{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edwin Stanton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3975698,"projectId":9382721,"letterContent":"My students use the resources from this project every single day! Having the materials that we need is a huge aspect of a successful classroom! We use stools to meet as a small group during literacy and math instruction. This type of seating saves us time from moving desks and chairs around the room. We use our bins and drawers to store our classroom library and math manipulatives. This helps keep our classroom neat and organized. We are so appreciative of the donors who made this possible for us. Please know that your donation makes a difference by providing students with the supplies they need to fully explore the curriculum and show all that they know. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755042891730,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-space/9382721/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Checchia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3975698_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1080&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752508888325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3975698"},{"teacherId":9917080,"projectId":9642329,"letterContent":"We are writing to you today with immense gratitude and excitement to share the profound impact your donation has made on our students in the Autistic Support classroom. Thanks to your support, our dream of creating a dedicated Sensory Room—a true sanctuary for regulation and learning—has become a reality.\r\nThis room is already transforming our students' educational experience, providing a safe, controlled environment where they can reset their nervous systems and prepare their brains for successful learning. Your kindness has directly contributed to happier, more focused, and more engaged students every single day.\r\nYou may use various technologies at home, but its use in a specialized classroom setting is truly unique. In our Sensory Room, technology isn't just a gadget; it's a therapeutic tool used to deliver calming, organizing, or stimulating sensory input in a controlled way that supports our students' individual needs.\r\nIt is a beautiful and often profound process to witness a non-verbal autistic student find their calm, especially when they are upset and unable to communicate their distress with words. Your donation has made this transformation possible through the creation of our Sensory Room.\r\nFor a student who cannot express the internal chaos of sensory overload or anxiety, an upset can quickly escalate. Their body language, sounds, or actions become their only communication. When this happens, our Sensory Room becomes their immediate haven—a place that speaks their language of sensation and comfort.\r\nImagine a student entering the room in a state of high distress. He or she sits down, perhaps curled up in a soft chair or against a crash pad. The room is immediately enveloped by the gentle, flooding colorful lights—slowly cycling through deep blues, calming violets, and peaceful greens. These soft, predictable visual colors provide an anchor for their overwhelmed senses, helping their visual system organize itself without the harshness of fluorescent bulbs or the busyness of the classroom.\r\nAt the same time, relaxing music (such as nature sounds or quiet instrumental pieces) fills the space, offering a soothing auditory input. This combination of organized visual and auditory input works together to gently guide their nervous system from a state of \"fight or flight\" toward a state of rest and regulation. We watch their breathing slow, their posture relax, and their body tension visibly released.\r\nThis shift in mood—this change in \"mode\"—from distressed to calm is not just behavioral; it's a deep physiological regulation that allows them to return to baseline and re-engage with the world in a peaceful, focused way.\r\nNone of this crucial, life-changing regulation would be possible without the ability to power the sensory technology. The calming atmosphere is entirely dependent on electricity.\r\nIf this safe space were located in an area of the school without a wall outlet, or if we needed to use it during a situation where building power was unavailable, the Sensory Room would be completely useless.\r\nThis is why your support in acquiring the battery-powered generator was so essential. It ensures that the room remains a functional sanctuary, providing a crucial safety net for our non-verbal students. Your gift literally powers the peaceful colors and calming music that allows them to successfully regulate their emotions and find their voice through quiet calm.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756588463302,"projectUrl":"project/the-sensory-sanctuary/9642329/","projectTitle":"The Sensory Sanctuary","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917080_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756236115424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917080"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":9567250,"letterContent":"I wanted to let you know what an impact your donation has made in my classroom!\r\n\r\nWith your help, I was able to get the materials to develop and implement a positive behavior incentive system- that recognizes and rewards students' hard work, academic progress, and positive contributions to their classroom community. In addition to tracking progress and setting goals, students look forward to cashing in (or saving up) their class cash each week! Class cash dually helps students to develop \"money sense!\"\r\n\r\nReally and truly- this would not be possible without your support. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755713793027,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-4th-grade-success/9567250/","projectTitle":"Celebrating 4th Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":3975698,"projectId":9383103,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you with deep gratitude for your generosity. I am so fortunate to have received extremely necessary supplies through this project. My students have started the school year with brand new supplies that make them excited to learn. We all know that special feeling when you get to take out all of your new school supplies at the beginning of the year. They were able to use their materials to draw and color during \"get to know you\" activities during the first two weeks of school. They were also able to use them to write and illustrate in their student journals. My students are working on their phonics skills by spelling sight words and CVC words on their white boards using dry erase markers. This is a great way for them to practice and show what they know. This project provided the materials needed for that important part of instruction. The students also helped organize the materials in the classroom so they are ready to use for special projects throughout the year. \r\n\r\nAnother very important part of this project was the organizational bins and rolling cart. These materials are so helpful to us. We are able to keep our classroom clean and organized by having a special space for each of our materials and supplies. The students are so grateful to have everything they need in our first grade classroom. It is all thanks to your kindness and support. We appreciate you!!","fullyFundedDate":1752521584809,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-writing-and-art-essentials/9383103/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Writing and Art Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Checchia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3975698_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1080&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752508888325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3975698"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":9387677,"letterContent":"This project has had a tremendous impact on my classroom culture! 4th graders are teambuilding and working on what a right to a good education looks like, feels like, and sounds like. They are having meaningful discussions about what their responsibilities are as individuals and as a 4th grade team to make sure everyone's right to a good education is upheld. \r\n\r\nThe project also supports class cash, an individual behavior incentive. Students caught doing the right thing are given class cash. They can choose to spend or save each week- on prizes you have helped me provide. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1749308716893,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-community-with-student-choice/9387677/","projectTitle":"Creating a Community with Student Choice and a Growth Mindset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":3312455,"projectId":9267177,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my second-grade students are enjoying the benefits of alternative seating! The yoga balls, wobbly stools, and rubber bands for their chairs have completely transformed our classroom. My students are now more focused and engaged than ever before, and they're learning to listen to their bodies and find what helps them learn best.\r\n\r\nWhen we first unboxed the materials, the students were absolutely thrilled! It was like Christmas morning. They couldn't wait to try everything out and find their favorite spot. It's been a fun process helping them figure out how to use the seating to benefit their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching two of my students working together at a wobbly stool station. They were discussing a book about different types of schools, and they were so focused that they didn't even realize I was there. They were rocking back and forth in sync as they talked about how much they loved school. It was an amazing moment to witness!","fullyFundedDate":1746713324342,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-chairs-for-wiggly-learners/9267177/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Chairs for Wiggly Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3312455_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558537184599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harrisjamerson"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":9283286,"letterContent":"On behalf of my classroom, I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation, which will greatly support our efforts to cultivate creativity and critical thinking skills in math and science education. Your contribution is invaluable in helping us equip young minds with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.\r\n\r\nYour donation will directly impact student success. For example, it will enable us to provide hands-on learning opportunities like interactive labs, that foster innovative problem-solving and analytical abilities. Your support will make a tangible difference in the lives of countless students as they develop the skills to explore, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to society. I am confident that your donation will empower students to become confident, creative, and critical thinkers in math and science. Thank you once again for your unwavering belief in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1746492177358,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-in-math/9283286/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking in Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":9072453,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our math class! Your gift helped to purchase essential math tools and resources for our students which will enable them to work to their maximum potential despite having unique learning styles and abilities. I have had the pleasure of watching my students use these tools to build an understanding of vital math skills. I have also watched these resources support students in developing a love for learning and embracing a can do attitude when it comes to math! THANK YOU SO MUCH!","fullyFundedDate":1739040058989,"projectUrl":"project/experiential-learning-supports-1st-grade/9072453/","projectTitle":"Experiential Learning Supports 1st Grade Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":9052650,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to the 1st grade library! Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of my students, fostering a love of reading and learning. We are so grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students now have access to a variety of fiction and non-fiction books at their reading level. They also can read about topics that interest them, and can follow several series through to the end! I couldn't dream of a better way to captivate young readers! Thank you so much for playing a vital role in helping my students to develop a love for reading at such a young age!","fullyFundedDate":1739114078566,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-library-needed/9052650/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Library Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":8890484,"letterContent":"My first graders and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts! With your help, our classroom has been transformed into a welcoming, inclusive, learning environment!\r\n\r\nAs materials started to arrive, students were so excited to come into school each day and see the changes happening in their classroom. The classroom library and calm down corner were especially big hits, as well as all the materials to make hands-on learning possible.\r\n\r\nWords cannot begin to fully express the gratitude we feel! Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734110388574,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom/8890484/","projectTitle":"New Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":8754236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The students were thrilled to come into school and see/use their brand new seat sacks! The excitement around organizing their desks was tangible!\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we are now able to better utilize class time, and we always have exactly what we need, where and when we need it! The seat sacks have been valuable tools that have helped students develop important organizational skills. Words cannot express how much this means to me and to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1726776753082,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-needed-support-third-graders/8754236/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks Needed! Support Third Graders' Organizational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650592"},{"teacherId":9650592,"projectId":8709750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The students were thrilled to come into school and see/use their brand new seat sacks! The excitement around organizing their desks was tangible!\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we are now able to better utilize class time, and we always have exactly what we need, where and when we need it! 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