{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Phillips Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4243250,"projectId":9507474,"letterContent":"My students have loved these new resources and tools to use during inside recess. My class has enjoyed learning how to tie their shoes, build, and explore with their new tools. The students in my classroom now have access to STEM activities they would not have previously had. Students were so excited to explore and learn how to use all of these new tools for our classroom. My students will create, build, and use these tools to spark their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills. These materials have inspired curiosity and teamwork, and have given my students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences. 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They have given my students choice and voice in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753121727634,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9451816/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schriner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4243250_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536795256092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4243250"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9205677,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating snacks to our classroom! Your generosity means so much to us. Having snacks available helps my students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they saw the snacks arrive! It's such a simple thing, but it truly makes a big difference—especially during those long afternoons when everyone needs a little boost.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a caring classroom environment where every student feels supported. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for helping make our classroom a place where students can do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1747841654107,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-powering-up-for-learning/9205677/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Powering Up for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9205657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, we were able to add new LED lights, dry erase markers, a marker holder, and posters to our learning space—and the difference has been amazing.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new LED lights, their faces lit up with excitement! They love how the colors make our classroom feel calm, bright, and welcoming. The new dry erase markers and holder have made our small-group lessons run so much smoother, and the posters are helping students stay focused on key learning goals.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources daily during math and reading lessons. The students especially enjoy using the markers to solve problems on whiteboards together—it's turned review time into something they look forward to.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom feels more organized, engaging, and inspiring. Your support truly brightens our space and helps my students learn in a fun and focused environment.","fullyFundedDate":1745846922827,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-time-expression-and-success/9205657/","projectTitle":"Tools for Time, Expression, and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9019001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase new books for our classroom! Many of our donors love to read books (we do, too!)—but what makes these books so special is how they help our students grow as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, we're exploring skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding character traits, making inferences, and discussing themes that connect to our own lives. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging—students read independently, in pairs, and in small groups, sharing their ideas and discoveries as they go.\r\n\r\nThe excitement around our new books has been contagious! Several students have already found new favorite series and are eager to read during any free moment. It's wonderful to see their confidence and love for reading continue to grow.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in helping our students build a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for believing in our classroom and our readers!","fullyFundedDate":1744205127376,"projectUrl":"project/open-books-open-minds/9019001/","projectTitle":"Open Books, Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":10229768,"projectId":9660554,"letterContent":"Wow! I can't begin to thank all of you for providing the funds for the replacement speakers for my music classroom. The sound quality is amazing and it even is loud enough to use in the cafeteria/auditorium for chorus. It's light-weight and has wheels so it's easy to move to the different areas of the building where we listen to and create music. \r\n\r\nIn music class we sing along for all of our songs, and it's loud enough we can hear it even when we add classroom instruments to our singing. We've also listened to some great music. So far, we have studied W. A. Mozart and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Our favorite song we heard was \"We Don't Talk about Bruno\" from Encanto by Lin-Manuel Mirada. It's also been great for chorus. We've been working on songs for our Holiday Concert. I especially love that it has a microphone so all students can hear me in such a large space without having to raise my voice.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting young musicians at E. H. Phillips Elementary School .","fullyFundedDate":1758319782663,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-speakers-for-music-class/9660554/","projectTitle":"Replacement Speakers for Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fenstermaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756422406544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229768"},{"teacherId":7923799,"projectId":8860187,"letterContent":"This project has had such a powerful impact on my students! With these new books, we've been able to dive into important reading skills like identifying theme, analyzing characters, using context clues, and making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. These texts have helped students build comprehension and critical thinking skills in ways that feel relevant and exciting to them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like students scattered around the room with their books open, deeply engaged—jotting notes in their journals, whispering to partners during think-pair-shares, and eagerly raising their hands to contribute to discussions. One student who used to shy away from reading now brings her book to recess and volunteers to read aloud to the class. Another student, who struggles with focus, is now completely locked in during reading time because he finally found a book that speaks to him. These moments are possible because of your support. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience the joy and power of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1734712091666,"projectUrl":"project/the-one-with-small-group-reading-books/8860187/","projectTitle":"The One with Small Group Reading Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horetsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7923799_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627173082739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7923799"},{"teacherId":7923799,"projectId":9018911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new books you helped provide have truly transformed reading in our classroom. These texts have allowed us to explore a range of reading strategies—like making inferences, identifying theme, analyzing character development, and comparing points of view. Students are learning to not just read, but to think as readers—questioning, predicting, and making connections in ways that deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become one of the most engaged parts of our day. Students spread out with their books, jotting notes in reading journals, turning and talking to partners about their thoughts, and participating in rich discussions. The room often hums with curiosity and discovery.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, who had previously shown little interest in reading, now begs for more time with his book. He connected with a character who faced similar challenges and now shares his insights with the class—something he never used to do. Another group of students started their own mini book club during indoor recess! These moments speak volumes about the impact your donation has made. Thank you for helping us build a classroom of joyful, thoughtful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1744237861538,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-reading/9018911/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horetsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7923799_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627173082739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7923799"},{"teacherId":4243250,"projectId":8974222,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for the iPad connectors! They have truly transformed our classroom environment. My students can now engage with their individual iPads seamlessly while I focus on small group instruction. These connectors enable students to follow their personalized learning paths and complete various assignments without disrupting their peers.\r\n\r\nThe ability to hear stories and music in educational games has been invaluable, especially for those learning English. Every student has benefited greatly, as these connectors help them concentrate and continue learning independently. They allow ongoing learning, even beyond direct instruction, and have been a tremendous asset to our classroom. Your support has made a significant difference, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1734099428799,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-that-take-2/8974222/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear That... Take 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schriner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4243250_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536795256092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4243250"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9019166,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous donation of chapter books for our 4th-grade classroom! Your kindness has brought excitement, adventure, and endless learning opportunities to our students.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a special time where we build not just literacy skills but also a love for stories and exploration. With these new books, we've been able to introduce important reading strategies, such as identifying themes, making inferences, and analyzing characters' motivations. These skills help students become stronger, more thoughtful readers—and your donation has given them the perfect materials to practice with!\r\n\r\nThe joy on my students' faces when they saw the new books was priceless. One student, who previously struggled to find books that interested him, immediately picked up [insert book title] and said, \"I think I'm going to love this one!\" Since then, he's been completely immersed in reading, and that spark of enthusiasm is spreading throughout our class.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to create a classroom where students are not only learning to read but also learning to love reading. Your generosity is making a lasting impact, and we are so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1735682167239,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-inspire-learning-that-last/9019166/","projectTitle":"Stories That Inspire, Learning That Lasts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":8870292,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous donation of pencil sharpeners and mechanical pencils! These simple yet essential tools have already made a huge impact in our classroom, ensuring that our students are always prepared to learn and create.\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the new supplies, their faces lit up with excitement! They were thrilled to have high-quality mechanical pencils and sharpeners that actually work—no more struggling with broken tips or dull points. One student even said, \"Now I can finally keep up with my writing without stopping to fix my pencil every few minutes!\"\r\n\r\nWe've already put these resources to great use. Recently, our class worked on a creative writing project where students wrote and illustrated their own short stories. With their new supplies in hand, they were more focused and enthusiastic about their work, knowing they had the tools they needed to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a research project where students will be drafting reports and creating visual presentations. Thanks to your support, they'll be able to write, edit, and revise their work without the frustration of worn-down pencils slowing them down.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us build a better learning environment for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1734712090801,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-and-ready-the-quest-for-the-perfe/8870292/","projectTitle":"Sharp and Ready: The Quest for the Perfect Pencil!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":8870181,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation, which has allowed us to purchase translator headphones for our students. Your kindness and support are making a meaningful difference by helping us break language barriers and create a more inclusive learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, all students will have greater access to learning, communication, and connection within our school community. Your contribution is not just providing a tool—it's opening doors for understanding and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of this important effort. 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