{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Denning Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9203641,"projectId":9701155,"letterContent":"The snacks provided for my first graders made a meaningful and immediate difference in our classroom. Many of my students come to school without a morning snack, and having these options available helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. When children have full tummies, they are able to participate more confidently, work with more stamina, and stay engaged during lessons—especially during those long stretches between breakfast and lunch. The snacks helped create a calmer, more settled learning environment where students could concentrate instead of feeling hungry or distracted.\r\nThe children's reactions to receiving these snacks were truly heartwarming. Their faces lit up with excitement each time new snacks arrived, and they loved knowing there would always be something available for them. They often asked, \"Is it snack time yet?\" with big smiles, and many expressed how much they appreciated having something of their own to enjoy. We use the snacks during our daily mid-morning routine, during small-group instruction to help students stay focused, and sometimes as a motivating treat during longer activities. Your support made our classroom feel cared for and helped students feel seen, supported, and ready to do their best every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757961125666,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-tummies-focus-minds-grow-hearts/9701155/","projectTitle":"Fuel Tummies, Focus Minds, Grow Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203641_orig.jpg?crop=687,687,x10,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754350981004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203641"},{"teacherId":9225011,"projectId":7830718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. With this donation, my students are able to use new headphones and hear their Chromebooks. This is such an important part of learning as we use their devices for many different things like assessments, assignments and playing fun, educational games. \r\n\r\nAlso what is super cool about these headphones is that they are Bluetooth. So no more dragging a cord around because they are Bluetooth. The upgrade of these headphones were well needed and are very much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1695742734399,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear-anything-we-need-new-headp/7830718/","projectTitle":"I Can’t Hear Anything! We Need New Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225011_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742433544427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225011"},{"teacherId":10174711,"projectId":9711410,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself at Denning Elementary, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. Your support directly empowers our students to access high-quality instructional resources that enrich student learning every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, I was able to purchase supplemental phonics materials and practice worksheets that align with our literacy goals and current curriculum. These resources play a critical role in helping students strengthen foundational reading skills such as letter-sound correspondence, decoding, blending, and fluency. For many of our early readers—especially those who need additional reinforcement beyond core instruction—these materials provide the targeted practice necessary for meaningful progress.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only expands the tools available to my students, but it also creates more engaging, differentiated learning opportunities for my students. By supporting access to these instructional materials, you are directly contributing to improved literacy outcomes and fostering confidence in young learners at a pivotal stage in their academic development.\r\n\r\nI am deeply appreciative of your commitment to education and your belief in the potential of our students. Thank you for making a lasting impact on my classroom and for helping me ensure that every child receives the high-quality reading support they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1757961126192,"projectUrl":"project/additional-resources/9711410/","projectTitle":"Additional Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174711"},{"teacherId":9225011,"projectId":9691437,"letterContent":"Learning how to tie shoes is a life long skill that will follow them the rest of their lives. Learning how to tie shoes at school helps the students and their moms and dads.\r\n\r\nWe will have a grade level contest to test our tying skills. This is a super cool way to incorporate this with a fun competition. This also encourages our kiddos to accomplish this skill. \r\n\r\nDonating these funds will help us accomplish this skill and carry it on throughout the rest of their lives. Your donation is always so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1757961125479,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-kids-how-to-tie-shoes-/9691437/","projectTitle":"Teaching kids how to tie shoes 👟","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225011_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742433544427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225011"},{"teacherId":10086346,"projectId":9482977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom manipulatives. The crocodile mouths for greater than and less than and equal to, whisper phones, Elkonin boxes, and Playdough have already made a huge impact. The whisper phones are their favorite thing to use. They ask daily to get them out. My students stay engaged, participate more confidently, and better understand new concepts with these hands-on tools. Your support truly strengthens our learning environment, and we are so grateful for your kindness","fullyFundedDate":1757102892549,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-tools-for-feeling-s/9482977/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking, Tools for Feeling: Supporting the Whole Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woolard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086346"},{"teacherId":10086346,"projectId":9705868,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest appreciation for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily experience of my students, and I am truly grateful for the support you have provided. \r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtful contribution, my students are now able to learn with a full belly each morning. This simple but powerful gift has helped create a more positive learning environment, one where students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to focus.\r\n\r\nHaving access to a morning snack has been especially impactful. Many of my students begin their day without having eaten enough at home, for a variety of reasons. When hunger walks into the classroom with them, it makes learning far more difficult. You have helped remove that barrier. Because of your generosity, students no longer have to push through discomfort or distraction caused by an empty stomach. Instead, they can settle into their day with the energy and focus they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nI have already seen noticeable improvements in their engagement and concentration. Students who might normally feel tired, irritable, or unfocused in the morning are now able to participate more fully in our lessons. They raise their hands more often, they ask stronger questions, and they are better able to stay on task. These may seem like small changes, but in an elementary classroom, these shifts can transform the pace and quality of learning. Your donation has contributed directly to that transformation.\r\n\r\nEven beyond academics, your generosity has helped strengthen our classroom community. When students know that someone they may not even have met cares enough to support them, it builds a sense of belonging and confidence. They feel valued. They feel seen. They understand that people believe in their potential, and that feeling carries forward in ways that are hard to measure but easy to notice. The smiles, the renewed motivation, and the pride they take in their work all speak to the positive impact your kindness has made.\r\n\r\nYour donation also allows our classroom routines to flow more smoothly. Rather than spending time addressing hunger-related distractions, we can spend more time learning, collaborating, and exploring new ideas together. For a teacher, that is a gift that cannot be overstated. You have helped create more productive, peaceful mornings, and that foundation shapes the rest of the school day.\r\nPlease know that your generosity is felt daily—not only by me, but by every child who benefits from your support. Thank you for making such a heartfelt difference in our classroom. Your kindness has nourished not only the bodies of my students, but their minds, their confidence, and their capacity to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757961125798,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-feeding-the-future/9705868/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Feeding the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woolard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086346"},{"teacherId":9203641,"projectId":9537115,"letterContent":"Scholastic magazines have a significant impact on my first-grade classroom by bringing real-world topics to life in a way that young learners can understand. The articles are written at an accessible level, and the colorful photos, diagrams, and vocabulary supports help my students build background knowledge while strengthening early reading skills. Each issue exposes them to science, social studies, and literacy concepts in a format that feels exciting and fresh—like getting a new book every time.\r\n\r\nThe magazines also help my students develop essential comprehension skills. We practice predicting, identifying text features, making connections, and discussing what we learn. The engaging stories spark curiosity and encourage meaningful conversation, even among students who typically struggle with reading. Many of my first graders take their magazines home, proudly sharing what they've learned with their families, which reinforces learning beyond the classroom. Overall, Scholastic magazines create a more enriched, interactive, and joyful learning experience for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757102971706,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-mags-for-my-sweet-firsties/9537115/","projectTitle":"Scholastic Mags for My Sweet Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203641_orig.jpg?crop=687,687,x10,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754350981004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203641"},{"teacherId":10174711,"projectId":9586973,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to say how wonderful it was to see the excitement on my students faces when they discovered the new resources that were donated to our room! Your generosity has truly made my day!\r\n\r\nIt has been a dwluggt watching students dive into the STEM items, building, exploring, and problem solving together. The art supplies have already sparked so much creativity, and the snacks have been a great way to keep our energy up during busy days of learning. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward we'll continue using these items to support our lessons and projects. We'll be incorporating the SREM materials into upcoming hands on experiments, using the art supplies for creative showcases, and keeping our snack station stocked to help everyone stay focused and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing such positive energy and appreciation into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757102912502,"projectUrl":"project/see-how-students-can-grow-when-given-wha/9586973/","projectTitle":"See How Students Can Grow When Given What They Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174711"},{"teacherId":9203641,"projectId":9537111,"letterContent":"A Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has a tremendous impact on my first-grade classroom. It allows me to purchase engaging, age-appropriate activities that meet the diverse needs of early learners. With these resources, my students get hands-on practice in reading, writing, and math through games, centers, and visuals that keep them excited about learning. Many first graders need repetition presented in fun and meaningful ways, and the materials I'm able to buy help reinforce skills while boosting confidence.\r\n\r\nThe gift card also makes it possible to bring technology into our daily lessons through interactive SMART Board games and digital activities. These tools help my young learners stay focused, participate actively, and understand concepts more easily. Overall, the support from a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card enriches our classroom, provides access to high-quality materials, and creates a more engaging and successful learning experience for every student.\r\n\r\nI would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your donation of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. 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