{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edith W Fritsch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2150585,"projectId":9241238,"letterContent":"Students engaged in several math sessions of vertical learning, and the results have been incredible to watch. As soon as the whiteboard easels and markers were set up, my 5th graders were eager to dive in. Standing at the boards encouraged them to talk through their thinking, experiment with strategies, and revise their work without hesitation. The materials immediately created a more active, hands-on environment where every student felt invited to participate and contribute.\r\n\r\nAcross these sessions, I've seen a noticeable increase in students' verbal reasoning and problem-solving abilities. They now explain their ideas more clearly, ask stronger questions, and compare solution paths with greater confidence. One memorable moment occurred when a typically quiet student used the markers to illustrate a multi-step solution for her group. This visual explanation sparked a rich discussion among her peers and helped multiple groups clarify their approach. Moments like this show how vertical learning makes mathematical thinking more visible and collaborative.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials as we move into upcoming units involving fractions, decimals, and algebraic thinking. The vertical boards allow students to test ideas, justify their reasoning, and learn from one another in a dynamic way that traditional seated work simply doesn't offer. Your generosity made this transformation possible, and my students are thriving because of it. Thank you for supporting a classroom where thinking is active, visible, and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1746479805914,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-learning/9241238/","projectTitle":"Vertical Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2150585_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468946725587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-b-benson"},{"teacherId":1795588,"projectId":9643069,"letterContent":"This project has enabled me to continue my professional learning journey with new motivation. Knowing that my continuing education is valued by others has spurred me along to start working on my components. It's nice to see that others in the community see how my work affects hundreds of children in my school.\r\n\r\nI am lucky to work in a school setting with supportive colleagues and structures to help students continue their success. I feel the reflective process of National Boards will allow me to reach even more students than I was before and make sure that all children are successful in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1760733628912,"projectUrl":"project/proud-to-be-an-nbct-please-help-me-rene/9643069/","projectTitle":"Proud to Be an NBCT, Please Help Me Renew!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1795588_orig.png?crop=940,940,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745601581211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laceycarey"},{"teacherId":4094465,"projectId":9327457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom project on DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students will now receive Scholastic News magazines, both in print and online, with access to Spanish editions for my second language learners.\r\n\r\nThis gift goes beyond just magazines—it opens doors for students to explore high-interest, real-world topics in a way that supports their reading, critical thinking, and curiosity. Having both online and Spanish access ensures that every student can engage fully and meaningfully with the materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows my students that people beyond our classroom care about their learning and believe in their success. They are already excited to dive into the latest issues, and I know these resources will spark conversations and discoveries all year long.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1747171187059,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-the-power-of-pages-scholastic-ma/9327457/","projectTitle":"Unlock the Power of Pages: Scholastic Magazines in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gasquoine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4094465_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479857658146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4094465"},{"teacherId":3279939,"projectId":9095295,"letterContent":"What makes your support even more meaningful is that it continues to grow in reach. Each year, as more students walk through the doors of our school, the need for resources also grows. Yet thanks to your generosity, the circle of impact keeps expanding. Students who benefit from these experiences now carry their confidence and knowledge forward, often inspiring their classmates and siblings as well. The effect is not only immediate but lasting.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, your contribution strengthens the larger community. When students feel supported, valued, and equipped to learn, they are more likely to share that energy with others. They go home excited to talk about what they learned. They begin to picture themselves as future leaders, creators, and problem solvers. Education does not stop at the school gates—it echoes through families, neighborhoods, and ultimately, our society. By supporting students today, you are investing in a brighter tomorrow for everyone.\r\n\r\nI also want to acknowledge the thoughtfulness that comes with giving. You chose to support education, knowing that your gift would not necessarily result in immediate recognition or visible returns. Instead, you gave because you believe in the power of learning and the importance of investing in children's futures. That kind of belief is powerful, and it gives teachers and students the encouragement to keep striving even when challenges arise.","fullyFundedDate":1742934999652,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-and-collaborative-area-rugs-for-en/9095295/","projectTitle":"Cozy and Collaborative: Area Rugs for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Overstreet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3279939_orig.jpg?crop=724,724,x25,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562514760185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fritsch4thgate"},{"teacherId":3279939,"projectId":9164726,"letterContent":"What a gift your generosity is. Each year, the number of students impacted by your support continues to grow, and the ripple effect of your kindness reaches farther than you might imagine. It is with deep gratitude that I write to share just how much your contribution means—not only to me as an educator, but more importantly, to the students who benefit from the opportunities you help make possible.\r\n\r\nWhen people think about education, they often picture textbooks, classrooms, and lessons. But what truly shapes a child's educational journey are the experiences, tools, and resources that spark curiosity and bring learning to life. Your generosity directly provides these opportunities. Whether it is through hands-on science activities, new technology that allows students to explore beyond the walls of their classroom, or simple supplies that help them feel prepared and confident, your gift helps to ensure that learning is engaging, accessible, and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1746709721571,"projectUrl":"project/custom-tools-for-creative-teaching/9164726/","projectTitle":"Custom Tools for Creative Teaching","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Overstreet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3279939_orig.jpg?crop=724,724,x25,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562514760185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fritsch4thgate"},{"teacherId":1795588,"projectId":9279851,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our school!! We are so excited get going with all of Leadership Club projects this year! We are revealing the list of students who made the club at the end of the week and the fifth graders who have seen the materials are already excited to meet their chronically absent buddies and start connecting. \r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to read several children's books (donated by you) about inclusion and kindess to the club members and get them their student buddy assignments. Then the students will start making cards for their buddies and checking in on them once or twice a week to deliver snacks and gifts from the project! We can't wait to build relationships that encourage all of our students to be at school and feel well taken care of at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1746504731015,"projectUrl":"project/compassionate-connections-leadership-st/9279851/","projectTitle":"Compassionate Connections: Leadership Students Fighting Chronic Absenteeism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1795588_orig.png?crop=940,940,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745601581211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laceycarey"},{"teacherId":8476837,"projectId":9240432,"letterContent":"My students love their wobble stools! I finally have a complete class set, so now every student has the opportunity to wobble safely while they learn. I've noticed that the movement helps them release excess energy and, in turn, improves their focus and engagement during lessons.\r\nThese stools allow for gentle, controlled movement that helps students release excess energy, improve posture, and stay more focused during lessons.\r\nIt's incredible to see how something as simple as a seating option can make such a big difference. The classroom feels more dynamic and student-centered","fullyFundedDate":1746786397612,"projectUrl":"project/rock-your-learning-the-power-of-wobble/9240432/","projectTitle":"Rock Your Learning: The Power of Wobble Stools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8476837"},{"teacherId":8476837,"projectId":9242468,"letterContent":"My students LOVED this hands-on project making functional art and are excited to take their flower frogs home and put them to use. When the clay arrived they could not wait to see what the project would be, and finally the moment came! The paint and crafting tools were also an essential component that allowed them to express their creativity and beautiful minds. \r\nThanks to your generosity, the entire first grade team at my school will be able to end their science unit (plants) with a fun project that will allow them to make a meaningful connection to the curriculum taught.","fullyFundedDate":1746214548768,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-functional-art/9242468/","projectTitle":"Crafting Functional Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8476837"},{"teacherId":9320141,"projectId":7982170,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations that have made it possible to purchase trash pickup equipment for our elementary students. Thanks to your support, our young learners now have the tools they need to take pride in their school and community by participating in hands-on environmental stewardship. This initiative not only promotes cleanliness and responsibility but also encourages a lifelong respect for nature and shared public spaces.\r\n\r\nYour contributions go far beyond equipment — they empower our students to become active caretakers of their environment and build a culture of teamwork and civic pride. It's inspiring to see our community come together to support such meaningful learning experiences, and we truly couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for helping our students take action and make a difference, one piece of litter at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1698890720046,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-better-humans-through-diversity/7982170/","projectTitle":"Becoming Better Humans Through Diversity, STEM, and Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9320141_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698817853620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9320141"},{"teacherId":2150585,"projectId":8755832,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom book clubs have completely transformed reading homework into something students look forward to. Instead of worksheets or isolated assignments, students now engage deeply with rich, meaningful texts—then return to class excited to share ideas in their book club discussions.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped students develop key reading skills like inferencing, analyzing character motivation, identifying themes, and making text-to-self connections. Because each group reads a different book, students are also practicing speaking and listening standards as they explain, compare, and respectfully challenge each other's interpretations.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now collaborative and joyful. Students gather in their clubs during designated times, leading their own discussions using sentence stems, sticky notes, and guiding questions. The room is filled with thoughtful conversation, laughter, and the occasional \"aha!\" moment as they connect with characters or themes.\r\n\r\nSome of my most reluctant readers have blossomed through this project. One student who rarely completed homework now finishes his book ahead of time so he can be ready to contribute to his group. Another student—already a voracious reader—has become a natural discussion leader, helping others dive deeper into the text.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students don't just read books—they live them, question them, and grow through them. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1727211608259,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-books/8755832/","projectTitle":"Book Club Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2150585_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468946725587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-b-benson"},{"teacherId":2150585,"projectId":8580192,"letterContent":"Before this project was funded, laptop storage and charging was a seriuos problem. Kids couldn't find their cords as they would somehow disappear to the back of the cart. Manhy studnets had to charge laptops throughout the day, interrupting work time. The teacher would spend at least an hour everyweek organizing the laptop cart, detangling cords, and fixing the tanlged mess. It always looked unsightly, and was such a disruption to learning time.\r\n\r\n This project has made such a difference in the transition time and organization in our classroom. No more searching in the back of a dark, cavernous laptop cart for a lost cord. No more uncharged laptops. No more fighting over cords! Instead, students smoothly, quickly, and quietly gather into their lines and get their aptops in the morning. In the afternoon, they quickly plug in and put away laptops. The teacher never has to organize it, as each student knows exactly where to place his or her laptop. In addition, workflow in the clasroom is not interrupted with student laptops dying or studets needing a charge. This has changed our classroom culture and made each day easier.","fullyFundedDate":1723651330138,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-chromebook-clutter/8580192/","projectTitle":"Goodbye, Chromebook Clutter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2150585_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468946725587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-b-benson"},{"teacherId":3279939,"projectId":8968478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our project, Board Games, Books, and Bubble Gum: Math in Action! Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of the Tree Hugger Bubble Gum, our math practice has become even more engaging! Sometimes, repetitive skill-building can feel a little dull, but adding bubblegum into the mix has kept students motivated and excited to tackle new challenges.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic mobile whiteboard has been a game-changer. Whether we're modeling math strategies or brainstorming ideas, having a flexible board that we can move around the room has enhanced collaboration and learning. The laminating sheets have also been incredibly useful for preserving our math projects—students can work through problems, wipe them clean, and try again without wasting paper.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits has been the set of 1,000 colorful dice! Every student now has access to their own dice sets for both math games and ELA activities, making learning feel like play. This has sparked creativity and enthusiasm, especially during our hands-on learning sessions.\r\n\r\nReading remains a cornerstone of our classroom, with students enjoying 20 minutes of silent reading each day. Thanks to your donation, our math time now has that same energy and engagement. Because of you, my students are growing in their skills and confidence while having fun.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. 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