{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dogwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6344685,"projectId":9208872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide hands-on math manipulatives for my students. These resources have made a tremendous difference in the way my students learn and engage with math concepts every day. From the moment the materials arrived, my students were excited and eager to explore them. They immediately began using the manipulatives to solve problems, build numbers, practice counting, and work collaboratively with their classmates.\r\nThe manipulatives have helped bring abstract math concepts to life in a way that is meaningful and accessible for all learners. One of my favorite classroom moments was watching students use the hands-on tools during small group math rotations to model addition and subtraction problems independently and confidently. Students who were once hesitant about math are now more willing to participate, explain their thinking, and take academic risks because they can physically see and touch the concepts they are learning.\r\nThese materials have also allowed me to provide more engaging, differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners. We continue to use the manipulatives daily during whole-group lessons, partner activities, STEM challenges, and intervention groups. As we move forward with new math units, students will continue building problem-solving skills, number sense, and confidence through hands-on exploration and collaborative learning.\r\nYour generosity has created meaningful learning experiences that will benefit my students for years to come. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students grow into confident mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1746786374054,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-building-strong-foundatio/9208872/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math: Building Strong Foundations with Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6344685_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y674&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687550549544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6344685"},{"teacherId":6344685,"projectId":9208906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide hands-on math manipulatives for my students. These resources have made a tremendous difference in the way my students learn and engage with math concepts every day. From the moment the materials arrived, my students were excited and eager to explore them. They immediately began using the manipulatives to solve problems, build numbers, practice counting, and work collaboratively with their classmates.\r\nThe manipulatives have helped bring abstract math concepts to life in a way that is meaningful and accessible for all learners. One of my favorite classroom moments was watching students use the hands-on tools during small group math rotations to model addition and subtraction problems independently and confidently. Students who were once hesitant about math are now more willing to participate, explain their thinking, and take academic risks because they can physically see and touch the concepts they are learning.\r\nThese materials have also allowed me to provide more engaging, differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners. We continue to use the manipulatives daily during whole-group lessons, partner activities, STEM challenges, and intervention groups. As we move forward with new math units, students will continue building problem-solving skills, number sense, and confidence through hands-on exploration and collaborative learning.\r\nYour generosity has created meaningful learning experiences that will benefit my students for years to come. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students grow into confident mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1746786032004,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-building-strong-foundatio/9208906/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math: Building Strong Foundations with Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6344685_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y674&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687550549544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6344685"},{"teacherId":6344685,"projectId":9339092,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has completely transformed our learning environment! From the moment my students walked into the classroom and saw it for the first time, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gathered together on the rug, eager to sit, read, learn, and collaborate in our new welcoming space. It quickly became the heart of our classroom community.\r\nWe use the rug every single day for morning meetings, read-alouds, small group instruction, partner discussions, and interactive lessons. Having a comfortable and organized gathering space has helped students stay engaged, focused, and connected during lessons. One of my favorite moments was during a class read-aloud when students were able to comfortably gather together, share ideas, and participate in meaningful discussions. The rug has created a safe and inviting environment where students feel excited to learn and be part of our classroom family.\r\nThis new learning space has also encouraged greater collaboration and classroom participation. Students are more eager to work together, listen respectfully, and engage during whole-group lessons. As we continue throughout the school year, we will use our classroom rug for STEM activities, literacy circles, social-emotional learning lessons, and hands-on projects that bring learning to life.\r\nThank you for helping create a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment for my students. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our daily learning experiences, and my students truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1747008808263,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-rug-for-learning-and-growing-toge/9339092/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Rug for Learning and Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6344685_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y674&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687550549544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6344685"},{"teacherId":6282610,"projectId":9658098,"letterContent":"I want to share how transformative the colored printer has been for our classroom learning environment—thanks entirely to your generosity.\r\n\r\nHow this technology is helping students learn:\r\nMany of our students are visual learners, especially at the early elementary level. With color printing, we can now create vivid anchor charts, full-color phonics cards, real-world math visuals, science diagrams, and personalized student materials. Instead of black-and-white worksheets, students are engaging with vibrant, meaningful learning tools that help them connect content to their real-world experiences. Color-coded reading groups, differentiated instructional materials, and visual supports for emergent bilingual students have made instruction clearer and more accessible.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most:\r\nThe kids absolutely light up when they see their own work printed in full color—especially writing pieces and art projects. They feel like real authors, real scientists, real creators. They also love our color-printed vocabulary charts and classroom décor because it makes our room feel bright, cheerful, and welcoming. Many students have commented that the classroom \"looks like a real learning place\" and \"feels like a fun room to work in.\"\r\n\r\nStudents who have especially connected with this technology:\r\nA few of my students who sometimes struggle academically have truly blossomed with the visual supports. For instance, one student who had difficulty tracking letters in black-and-white text now uses color-coded phonics cards to successfully decode words independently. Another student who is quiet and hesitant about sharing her work proudly asked for her story to be printed in color so she could show her family at home. We've also seen emergent bilingual students gain confidence—color visuals help them connect vocabulary to meaning more quickly, supporting language development in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, learning has become more interactive, personalized, and joyful. The colored printer may seem like a simple tool—but in the hands of eager young learners, it has truly made an educational impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1756818961478,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-a-vibrant-environment-for-m/9658098/","projectTitle":"Help Create a Vibrant Environment for My Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6282610_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736362072452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6282610"},{"teacherId":9024379,"projectId":9229713,"letterContent":"When the new literacy and technology materials arrived, my students were beyond excited—they couldn't wait to explore them! Their eyes lit up the moment they saw the resources, and many of them immediately started asking, \"Can we use these today?\" It was such a joyful moment to see their eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the literacy materials during small group reading, and I've noticed students are more engaged and confident in practicing new skills. The technology resources, especially the headphones, have been a huge help. Students use them during independent reading and online programs, which allows them to focus without distractions. They also use the headphones during testing, giving them the chance to listen carefully and do their very best. These tools have really supported their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more vibrant and full of possibilities. The next steps for my students include diving deeper into collaborative reading projects and using the technology tools to strengthen their writing and research skills. I'm excited to see how these resources continue to inspire them to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers!","fullyFundedDate":1746786491831,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-firsties/9229713/","projectTitle":"Fabulous Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024379_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710364108739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024379"},{"teacherId":3029876,"projectId":9288082,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement! The new resources have transformed our daily learning. My students have been using the materials during small-group math and reading rotations, which has helped them work more independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching their faces light up when they first saw the new supplies. Several students immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" and couldn't wait to start exploring. We recently used them during a hands-on math activity where students practiced building number models. The tools made it easier for them to grasp tricky concepts, and they were so proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources in an upcoming collaborative project where students will apply what they've learned to solve real-world problems together. 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