{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"E.C. Stevens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9456316,"projectId":10484596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our Seasonal Stories project! Because of your kindness, our library shelves are now filled with updated, engaging seasonal books that bring excitement and joy to our young readers.\r\n\r\nOur new fall and Halloween titles have been a huge hit with students! The Leaf Thief series, in particular, has been so popular that the books can hardly stay on the shelves! Students have loved exploring the wonderful new stories, colorful illustrations, and seasonal adventures. It has been so rewarding to see their enthusiasm for these books each week during library time.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead to the winter months, I can't wait to introduce our students to the wonderful winter titles you helped provide. Thanks to your generosity, our library can continue celebrating the changing seasons through stories that inspire curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our school library. Your support is helping create a library filled with books that our students are truly excited to read!","fullyFundedDate":1790817088855,"projectUrl":"project/seasonal-stories-books-to-celebrate-all/10484596/","projectTitle":"Seasonal Stories: Books to Celebrate All Year Long!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petrucci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707145155985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456316"},{"teacherId":7072443,"projectId":9786704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us add two comfy, colorful chairs to our school library! Your generosity has made a wonderful difference for our youngest readers.\r\n\r\nThe chairs are now part of one of our reading areas in the library, and they have quickly become a favorite spot for our Pre-kindergarten through second grade students. The bright colors make the space feel welcoming and fun, and the soft, comfortable seating gives students a place where they can truly relax with a book.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see students eagerly choosing a book and heading straight to the chairs. They curl up, settle in, and become completely absorbed in their stories. These simple pieces of furniture have helped create a cozy reading environment that encourages students to slow down, enjoy books, and develop a love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped turn part of our library into a special place where young readers feel comfortable and excited to read. Thank you for helping us create a space where imagination and learning can flourish.\r\n\r\nLike one of my Kindergarten students said \"This chair is the best! 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One of my preschool students perfectly captured their excitement by exclaiming, \"This is the best day ever!\" when I introduced the new centers.\r\n\r\nMany of the resources have been intentionally integrated with our story activities. After reading Creepy Carrots, students used Duplo LEGOs to build protective fences around the \"creepy carrots.\" Following Catch That Cookie, they used Play-Doh wheels to practice making pretend cookies, reinforcing fine motor skills and imaginative play. The preschool classes especially enjoy the town set that was added to our train station center; they delight in designing and creating their own towns and communities.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Squigz were used to design creative traps for the Gingerbread Man after reading several different versions of the classic tale. These hands-on activities encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and storytelling while keeping students highly engaged.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, these resources will remain an integral part of our library programming. 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