{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Claude G Perkins Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8133769,"projectId":9114992,"letterContent":"I want to take the time out to say thank you for helping us fill our goals. The students were able to use the items for field day. They were able to earn them when they complete the task for that station. Some of the students they were able to connect them and trade with other students. There were the quite students that stayed to themselves were able to step outside of their confront zone to talk to students they didn't know. \r\n\r\nWhen the students they were overall excited to be able to get those things. Some of the materials weren't the normal things that they were use to getting. Once they saw what they could earn they started making plans with their friends and they were able to collect them all. \r\n\r\nMy goal is the bring things into the classroom that they haven't be introduced to. I want them to be able to step outside the box. I want them to be able to use the items to calm down and also connect with other students to build a connection. Thank you so much myself and my students really appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1746786944743,"projectUrl":"project/pe-sensory-items-who-knew/9114992/","projectTitle":"PE? Sensory items? Who knew!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V Batts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133769"},{"teacherId":8683745,"projectId":10599898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of fidget toys, a breathing lamp, weighted stuffed animals, and sensory toys will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives.\r\n\r\nThese sensory tools will give our students positive ways to self-regulate, manage big emotions, reduce stress, and stay focused and ready to learn. The weighted stuffed animals and calming breathing lamp will create a peaceful space where students can take a moment to breathe, reset, and feel safe. The fidget and sensory toys will provide students with appropriate tools to help their bodies stay calm and their minds engaged.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom will be a more welcoming, supportive, and inclusive place where every student can feel understood and successful. You are not only providing wonderful resources—you are helping our students learn that it is okay to take a break, use tools that help them, and care for their own well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where they can feel calm, confident, and ready to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1788761231269,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-cuddly-companions-for-em/10599898/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools & Cuddly Companions for Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tijing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8683745_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784759152109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683745"},{"teacherId":8133769,"projectId":5918508,"letterContent":"The new social and emotional play equipment has made a meaningful difference in our classroom! My students are using the materials during play, small-group activities, and opportunities to practice sharing, communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. The equipment gives them a fun and comfortable way to express themselves while learning important social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore. Their smiles and enthusiasm were wonderful to see! What might look like simple play to an adult becomes an important learning experience for our students as they learn how to take turns, work together, manage their emotions, and build friendships.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating the equipment into our daily routines and guided play activities. We will encourage students to use their imaginations, practice positive communication, and work through challenges together. These experiences are helping our students build confidence and develop skills they can carry with them throughout the school year and beyond.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to our donors for helping make these experiences possible. Your support has created more opportunities for our students to learn, play, connect, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1635174104502,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-play-equipment/5918508/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Play Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V Batts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133769"},{"teacherId":4189472,"projectId":10570537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my students! The new books have brought so much excitement to our classroom and have encouraged my students to read more often. Students enjoy choosing books that interest them, completing book reports, and sharing what they have learned. The treasure box items have also been a wonderful motivator, giving students something exciting to work toward as they complete their reading goals and demonstrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited when they saw the new books and treasure box prizes. Their reactions reminded me how something as simple as a new book or small prize can inspire students to work harder and take pride in their accomplishments. The folders have also helped students stay organized and keep their assignments and important materials together, while the Kleenex helps us keep our classroom comfortable and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building a love of reading while encouraging students to read, write, and share their thinking. Students will continue completing book reports, participating in reading discussions, and working toward earning rewards from the treasure box. I am so grateful for your support because these resources are helping create a classroom where students feel motivated, organized, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788523918794,"projectUrl":"project/student-treasures/10570537/","projectTitle":"Student Treasures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4189472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626069912165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heardthat2025"},{"teacherId":10411076,"projectId":10037319,"letterContent":"The new resources have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students engaging, hands-on opportunities to learn and explore. We are using the materials regularly to support classroom lessons and projects, helping students build skills while making learning more interactive and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment was when the students first saw the new materials. Their excitement and curiosity were immediate, they were eager to explore, ask questions, and begin using the resources. Since then, I have seen students become more engaged and enthusiastic during classroom activities. These resources have helped create new opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you to our donors for making this possible. Your generosity is having a direct and positive impact on our students, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities these resources provide.","fullyFundedDate":1768773984040,"projectUrl":"project/team-building/10037319/","projectTitle":"Team Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motroni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411076"},{"teacherId":2517933,"projectId":10255931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our kindergarten classroom. Your support has provided our students with essential tools that make a meaningful difference in their daily learning and growth. From the moment the children walk through the door, the new materials create an environment where they can focus, create, and feel proud of their hard work.\r\n\r\nThe individual mailbox slots, center storage units, and colorful paper have transformed our daily routines and activities. With the new mailbox system and organized storage, the children can easily find and put away their completed work and learning materials, which builds their independence and keeps our classroom running smoothly. The bright, colorful paper brings excitement to our lessons. We use it to print daily engaging copies and create colorful booklets that eventually go home for students personal libraries. \r\n\r\nYour donation also provided vital tools for focus and foundational skills, including test blockers, pencils, and erasers. The privacy blockers give our young learners a quiet, distraction-free space to show what they know during independent check-ins, helping them build confidence in their own abilities. Meanwhile, having a steady supply of high-quality pencils and erasers is essential as they practice writing their letters and numbers every day. Erasers, in particular, teach them a wonderful lesson: that mistakes are just a natural part of learning. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and helping our kindergarteners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778015114392,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning/10255931/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2517933_orig.png?crop=340,340,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777851983977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2517933"},{"teacherId":8119725,"projectId":10370234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Since setting up the Cozy Corner with a few comfortable blanks, pillows, and the huggable stuffed animal, my students have a place to go where they can calm themselves and reorient to rejoin the class. They love the tent and that it makes them feel like they have a safe place to go in the classroom. \r\nI have a few specific students who are learning how to take turns and share, and they use the Cozy Corner to deescalate from their upset emotions and then regulate themselves. My classroom is a safer place because of your generous donation. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1784405995877,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-safe/10370234/","projectTitle":"I am Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8119725_orig.jpg?crop=657,657,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706151591177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-t-hardy"},{"teacherId":1999744,"projectId":10179477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of chapter book sets, student clocks, scales, and measuring tapes! We are so grateful for your support and for the opportunity to add these valuable resources to our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe chapter book sets will encourage students to develop a love of reading while giving them access to engaging, age-appropriate books they can enjoy independently and with their peers. The clocks, scales, and measuring tapes will provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice important math skills and make meaningful connections between what they are learning in the classroom and the world around them.\r\n\r\nHaving access to hands-on learning tools makes such a difference for our students. These resources will be used again and again throughout the school year and will benefit many students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our school and investing in our students. Your generosity helps our teachers create engaging, meaningful learning experiences and provides our students with the tools they need to be successful. We truly appreciate your kindness, generosity, and continued support of our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1776710625727,"projectUrl":"project/new-instructional-materials/10179477/","projectTitle":"New Instructional Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470892021832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stinnett"},{"teacherId":9786136,"projectId":9307673,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely thrilled to receive these thoughtful gifts! Seeing their smiles as they opened their welcome bags reminded us that even the smallest gestures can make a lasting impact. Each bag was carefully assembled with snacks, hygiene essentials, school supplies, positive affirmation items, and stress-relief tools to help students feel welcomed, valued, and excited to begin the school year.\r\n\r\nThe travel-size deodorants, tissues, and bandages provided practical resources that students can keep on hand throughout the day, while the snacks offered a comforting treat during busy school days. The motivational notebooks, bracelets, stickers, stress balls, and inspirational keepsakes encouraged students to believe in themselves and reminded them that they are capable of achieving great things. Even simple items like mints and candy helped create a fun and memorable experience as students got to know their new school community.\r\n\r\nThese welcome bags were designed specifically for our newest students entering the grade, helping ease first-day jitters and letting them know from the very beginning that they belong here. The excitement and gratitude expressed by students showed just how meaningful these gifts were. More than just a collection of supplies, each bag represented encouragement, care, and the promise of a supportive learning environment where every student matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible. Your generosity helped us start the school year by building confidence, fostering connections, and creating a sense of belonging that our newest students will carry with them throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1746645620601,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-kits-to-encourage-the-younger-g/9307673/","projectTitle":"Wellness Kits To Encourage The Younger Grades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stinnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9786136_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733287415793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786136"},{"teacherId":8119725,"projectId":10028028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were so excited to get new books and learning games to practice in class. \r\n\r\nWhen they saw the boxes, not even the materials yet, their faces lit up with curiosity. Then, when they were permitted to use the new materials, they were laughing and playing or reading with friends. \r\n\r\nOne of our classroom projects was to create a structure to get shade from the sun. The students scoured the books to find and discuss different structures. Then they chose the materials needed and built their structure. They had so much fun and learned about balance, motion, foundation, and using books as reference materials. It was great fun!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for enriching my student's lives by giving them the opportunity to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768683558518,"projectUrl":"project/reading-success-here-we-come/10028028/","projectTitle":"Reading Success, Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8119725_orig.jpg?crop=657,657,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706151591177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-t-hardy"},{"teacherId":4189472,"projectId":10208903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our literacy service project inspired by Service Stars. Because of your generosity, our students will grow not only as readers and writers, but also as leaders making a meaningful difference in our school and community.\r\n\r\nThe new books and literacy materials have brought excitement and energy into our classroom. Reading in our classroom is active, engaging, and student-centered. Students work together in reading groups, discuss characters and themes, practice fluency while reading aloud, and use writing journals to reflect on their learning. Many students eagerly grab books during independent reading time and enjoy sharing recommendations with classmates.\r\n\r\nThese new texts will help strengthen important literacy skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, critical thinking, and written responses. Students are learning to make connections to texts, ask thoughtful questions, support their ideas with evidence, and communicate clearly through speaking and writing activities. Beyond academics, the books are also encouraging empathy, confidence, creativity, and a deeper love of reading.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching students take ownership of the literacy initiative. Students have proudly created flyers, organized book donations, sorted books, and prepared literacy kits to share with others. They especially enjoy participating in reading activities with younger students and seeing the excitement books bring to others in our community.\r\n\r\nYour support has done so much more than provide books and supplies. You have helped create opportunities for students to become compassionate leaders, confident readers, and active members of their community. Thank you for believing in our students and helping inspire a lifelong love of literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1779116273590,"projectUrl":"project/community-kindness-literacy/10208903/","projectTitle":"Community, Kindness, Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4189472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626069912165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heardthat2025"},{"teacherId":9346375,"projectId":10010571,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our students now have access to technology that is making learning more engaging, accessible, and independent. The iPad has helped students participate more actively in lessons, practice skills at their own pace, and stay focused during small-group and independent work. It has also given them a new way to demonstrate what they know through educational apps, interactive activities, and creative assignments.\r\nWhat excites my students most is being able to use a device that feels current, flexible, and fun while still supporting their learning needs. Many students are especially drawn to the hands-on features, quick feedback, and the ability to work more independently. This has been especially meaningful for students who need extra support, including English learners, students who benefit from visual learning, and students who need more time or practice to build confidence.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. 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