{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elizabeth Martin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9968315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to purchase a sturdy wagon to use with the students in my classroom. The wagon has been helpful to have to help students with transitioning to far places within the building (my students do sometimes struggle to transition). Additionally, my kids love going on wagon rides in the mornings and afternoons. Those rides provide them with breaks that they can use to regulate themselves from what can sometimes be a busy and loud classroom. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1766440142815,"projectUrl":"project/wagon-for-students-with-autism/9968315/","projectTitle":"Wagon for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":10026958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with sooo many different types of food. In our classroom, we provide snacks to the students 2x a day in order to keep them full and ready to learn. We also use food as edible reinforcers, meaning that we use small pieces of preferred foods to reinforce different behaviors that we want to increase in the classroom. Your donation has saved me from paying for all of these necessary items out of pocket, and also from having parents send in the food (when the parents at my school may not always be able to afford doing this). \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. 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You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with different materials that help engage them in gross motor instruction and movement. The kids love walking around the classroom on the buckets and the stepping stones! It helps them receive the sensory and vestibular input that helps them regulate throughout the day. Additionally it gives them something to climb on (rather than my furniture)!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1765980907344,"projectUrl":"project/fun-equipment-for-students/9909590/","projectTitle":"Fun Equipment for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9870890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with new books that they can read and engage with in the classroom. The students have loved reading the different fall and winter themed books. They particularly love the touch and feel sensory books, as it provides them with tactile input to further their learning. The kids are being exposed to pre-literacy skills, and it helps them learn in ways that align with their needs!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. 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You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with new toys such as a marble maze, new balls for our ball pit, magnetic blocks, and alphabet toys. The kids were beyond excited to open all of the Amazon boxes and see what was inside. The toys have helped my students engage in meaningful instruction surrounding social skills, pre-literacy skills, counting and matching colors, and more. You've helped to provide my students with meaningful and fun instructional materials!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1763475367988,"projectUrl":"project/toys-for-autistic-support/9856730/","projectTitle":"Toys for Autistic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":8187042,"projectId":9720718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity and support of me, my students, and our classroom. I cannot begin to express how appreciative I am to have people like you support the learning and growing that is done in our class! You make a meaningful, lasting impact on the students and staff that work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we were able to provide the students with a brand-new wooden bookshelf to display all of the seasonal books that my kids love to read. We read a lot of books in my room that provide early literacy instruction and sensory input, and having a bookshelf to display all of those books helps my classroom stay organized. My kids have loved going to the bookshelf to choose different books to read!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all that you do to show love and support to my class. I appreciate each and every one of you and all that you do in order to help my students flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1761084653832,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelf-for-autistic-support/9720718/","projectTitle":"Bookshelf for Autistic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187042_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764696233089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/esstevens"},{"teacherId":2304023,"projectId":10054960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing sweatshirts and warm clothing for our students this winter. Your thoughtful gift ensures that kids who might otherwise feel the bite of the cold can come to school warm, comfortable, and ready to focus on learning rather than worrying about being chilly. That practical support makes a huge difference in their day-to-day well-being.\r\n\r\nBeyond warmth, your generosity sends a powerful message that our community cares for each child. When students feel safe and supported, they participate more fully, take risks in their learning, and show greater confidence—so your kindness helps both their bodies and their spirits. 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One student who previously hesitated to read now enjoys picking up books about animals, while another who needed extra movement during reading has found success through the use of fidgets. Overall, these new resources have made a lasting impact, encouraging all my students to explore new texts and develop a lifelong love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1765980916593,"projectUrl":"project/lifelong-literacy/9910121/","projectTitle":"Lifelong Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Killian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9000977"},{"teacherId":9883130,"projectId":10022761,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to everyday essentials like snacks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, and extra clothing right here in our classroom. These may seem like small items, but for my students, they make a huge difference. When basic needs are met, students are calmer, more confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily. I've noticed a big difference during reading and math support time. Students are more focused and engaged because they aren't distracted. Recently, one student quietly asked if they could brush their hair before the day started. Afterward, they smiled so big and said, \"Now I feel ready.\" That moment alone showed how powerful your support truly is.","fullyFundedDate":1768674736941,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-comforts-for-growing-minds/10022761/","projectTitle":"Cozy Comforts for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spector","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883130_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735783117741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883130"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":9991740,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students will soon have access to a wide variety of engaging, leveled marine life books to use during our fourth marking period ELA Marine Life Unit. These texts will help students build important literacy and research skills such as identifying key details, using text features, and gathering information from multiple sources. Because the books are leveled, every student will be able to successfully participate in research at an appropriate and accessible level.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is hands-on and student-centered. Students will use these books for independent research, partner reading, and small-group discussions as they learn about ocean animals. The variety of topics will allow students to choose animals that interest them, increasing motivation and engagement while building confidence and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769889728025,"projectUrl":"project/dive-deep-into-marine-life-leveled-book/9991740/","projectTitle":"Dive Deep Into Marine Life: Leveled Books for Student Research","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758850019300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229363"},{"teacherId":9701353,"projectId":9541337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our autistic support classroom. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students truly means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to provide meaningful learning experiences, specialized materials, and a classroom environment that helps our students feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow. Your contribution directly impacts their ability to learn, communicate, and build important life skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nEvery day, we see our students make progress in ways that are unique and wonderful—and your generosity helps make those moments possible. You are not just donating money; you are helping create opportunities, confidence, and brighter futures for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our classroom and in the potential of every child. Thank you for being a part of our community and for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755015129301,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-feeling-and-thriving/9541337/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking, Feeling and Thriving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conrad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701353_orig.jpg?crop=538,538,x217,y829&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736622678827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-auroraconrad"},{"teacherId":10229363,"projectId":10049389,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my third-grade students now have access to warm clothing and essential supplies that support both their physical comfort and emotional well-being. The jackets are being used daily at school so students can stay warm during the day. The hats and gloves were sent home so students could stay cozy outside of school at the bus stop or walking to school. The hygiene items—such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, flossers, and brushes—will be given to students later as Valentine's and Easter gifts, turning these holidays into special opportunities to promote health and self-care.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the jackets, hats, and gloves, their reactions were full of excitement and gratitude. Many students proudly chose their new hat and gloves and commented on how warm and comfortable they felt. Even the small classroom items, like Vaseline, lotion, and Band-Aids, have made a big difference. They are now available in the classroom for daily use to help students care for themselves when they need it.\r\n\r\nWith their basic needs better met, students are more focused and ready to engage in learning. As we continue exploring our literacy and math units, your generosity allows students to come to school comfortable, confident, and prepared. 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