{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fawcett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9579031,"letterContent":"When the Little People playsets arrived, my kindergarteners were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up as they discovered the pizza shop, the airport, the DreamHouse, the farm animals, and the fire truck. Several students immediately began telling stories based on what they saw one student pretended to fly the airplane across the room while another announced, \"I'm delivering pizza!\" The excitement turned into a joyful buzz of collaboration as students explored the different sets together. It wasn't just play—they were engaging in rich language practice, turn-taking, and role-playing without even realizing they were learning.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during our first \"storytelling play center.\" A small group used the school playset and the bus to act out their own version of a school day, complete with a principal, a line leader, and a \"teacher helper.\" They created a whole scenario about helping a classmate who felt sad, showing empathy and teamwork in the most natural way. The playsets quickly became a powerful tool for building social-emotional skills, encouraging vocabulary development, and helping students navigate real-world situations through pretend play.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will begin working on a \"Play to Story\" project, where they will use the Little People sets to act out a scene and then draw or write about what happened. This will support both oral language and early writing skills. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a space where imagination, creativity, and learning come together. These playsets are helping students build confidence, collaborate with their peers, and see themselves in new roles helpers, caretakers, pilots, builders, and more. Your support has filled our classroom with joy and meaningful learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1756387046413,"projectUrl":"project/little-people-big-imaginations/9579031/","projectTitle":"Little People, Big Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9348101,"letterContent":"When the new timers arrived, my students were instantly curious. The giant sand timer especially caught their attention several students gathered around it, watching the sand fall and saying, \"It's like magic!\" During our first center rotations with the jumbo classroom timers, students were excited to hear, \"You get to watch the timer, not me!\" They loved seeing exactly how much time they had left, and it immediately created a calmer, more focused environment. Even students who usually struggle with transitions moved more smoothly when they could see what was happening.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment happened during writing time. A student who often becomes anxious during independent work used the 8-inch individual visual timer at his table. For the first time, he completed the entire writing block without needing repeated check-ins. He proudly told me, \"I knew when it would be done!\" The timers have helped students take ownership of their pacing, know what to expect, and feel more confident during both busy and quiet parts of our day. The giant classroom timer has also made cleanup routines more efficient students work together and cheer each other on as they watch the countdown.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to begin \"Time Management Practice,\" where students will set goals for how long a task will take, use the timers to manage themselves, and reflect afterward. We will also begin using the giant sand timer during our calm-down corner to help students regulate their emotions and rejoin the group when they're ready. Thanks to your generosity, my students are building independence, responsibility, and self-regulation skills that will support them not just this year, but for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1756387030374,"projectUrl":"project/how-much-longer/9348101/","projectTitle":"How Much Longer?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9579014,"letterContent":"When the new magnetic tiles, counting animals, and clear storage bags arrived, my kindergarteners could barely contain their excitement. Their eyes lit up as they saw the bright colors and different shapes, and many of them immediately began imagining what they could build. Within minutes, small groups gathered on the carpet, collaborating to create tall towers, castles, and \"animal homes\" using the new tiles. During math time, students eagerly used the counting dinosaurs and animals to sort by color, make simple patterns, and even act out early addition problems with their partners. These hands-on tools have already made learning more engaging, interactive, and joyful.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during our first STEM center rotation. A group of students worked together to design a \"castle with a garage,\" carefully problem-solving how to make a ramp from one of the stair pieces. Their cheering when the ramp finally held up showed just how much confidence and pride these materials have sparked. The clear storage bags have also made a big difference students can easily access the materials they need, stay organized, and clean up independently, which builds responsibility and ownership.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring STEM and early math concepts, these materials will support our next project: designing \"magnet cities.\" Students will plan, build, and describe the features of their city bridges, homes, towers, and animal habitats while using the counting sets to create stories and simple math problems connected to their designs. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the tools to think like engineers, creators, and problem-solvers every single day. Your support has truly opened the door for deeper learning and endless imagination in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755926721868,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-in-motion/9579014/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9505889,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is already brighter, more organized, and full of excitement. The supplies from From Crayons to Confidence: Supplies for Success have made an immediate and meaningful impact on my kindergarteners.\r\n\r\nThe day the materials arrived felt like a celebration. My students' eyes lit up when they saw the new crayons, dry erase markers, paint sets, and colorful folders. Several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" as they eagerly explored the new supplies. One of my students who often struggles with staying engaged proudly held up his new pencil grip and said, \"Look! I can hold it the right way now!\"\r\n\r\nWe use these materials every single day. Crayons, dot markers, and watercolor paint sets have transformed our art and writing centers. Students are now able to express themselves clearly and confidently, and they stay excited to create. Dry erase markers, erasers, and sheet protectors make our literacy and math rotations more efficient and hands-on. Students love being able to practice writing letters, blending words, or solving equations on reusable sheets. Folders, pouches, and pencil cases have helped my students stay organized and responsible for their materials—an essential skill in kindergarten. Pencil grips have been a huge support for students developing proper handwriting habits. Classroom wipes help us keep our space clean, which keeps our routines running smoothly and teaches students responsibility.\r\nNext Steps: We are currently working on a writing project. Students will draft, illustrate, and then compile their pages into folders with sheet protectors—turning their work into real books they can proudly share with their families. The materials you helped provide are allowing them to complete this project with independence and excitement.\r\nYour support didn't just supply our classroom you strengthened my students' confidence, creativity, and love for learning. Thank you for investing in their success and helping us build a joyful, well-prepared learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1754439827144,"projectUrl":"project/from-crayons-to-confidence-supplies-for/9505889/","projectTitle":"From Crayons to Confidence: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9674548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fuel for Fun: Nutritious Snacks for Active Little Learners.\" Your generosity has already made such a positive difference in our classroom. My kindergarteners are full of energy and enthusiasm, and having healthy snacks available has helped them stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day. One of my favorite moments was watching a student proudly say, \"Now I can think better!\" after choosing a snack during a small-group activity. These simple moments truly show the impact of your kindness.\r\n\r\nWe use these snacks daily during reading groups, math workshops, and movement breaks. They've helped create a calmer and more supportive classroom atmosphere where students can stay regulated and engaged. With basic needs met, my young learners are better able to participate, take risks, and stay excited about their lessons. As we continue working on reading fluency, math centers, and social-emotional skills, these snacks ensure students have the energy they need to keep growing and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758066526623,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-fun-nutritious-snacks-for-acti/9674548/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Fun: Nutritious Snacks for Active Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":3488397,"projectId":9612878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students need and enjoy snack every day. With your donation, you took the burden off of me and families. You are so appreciated.\r\n\r\nThe students love to hear me read every day and the two new chapter books. They write in with the genre that they love.\r\n\r\nFinally, first graders love to do art. Thank you for all the art supplies and art kit. We enjoy doing them and will enjoy doing them as the holidays approach.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1755691511665,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-crafts-and-books/9612878/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Crafts, and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3488397_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467423865819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3488397"},{"teacherId":3730929,"projectId":9406983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping us bring another year of Scholastic News Magazine to our 2nd-grade classrooms. Our students absolutely love these magazines. They feel like real readers exploring real-world topics, and the excitement they show when a new issue arrives is priceless.\r\n\r\nThese texts introduce so many important reading skills and lessons. Each issue gives us opportunities to practice nonfiction comprehension, identifying main ideas and key details, using text features like captions and diagrams, and building vocabulary in meaningful ways. The magazines also introduce rich, grade-level vocabulary, and our students are always eager to learn and use these new words in their reading and writing. The paired activities help strengthen sequencing, making predictions, and comparing information across different articles.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest classroom highlights is the online videos that come with each issue. The kids are thrilled every time we watch one, they bring the articles to life, help build background knowledge, and make even complex topics feel accessible and exciting. They also especially enjoy the holiday-themed issues. Learning about different celebrations, both familiar and new, sparks wonderful discussions and helps students broaden their understanding of the world.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is busy, joyful, and full of purpose. You'll see students spread out with magazines open, discussing interesting facts with partners, highlighting evidence right in the text, and eagerly sharing \"Did you know...?\" moments. With both the print and digital components, it feels like a lively newsroom students are active learners, not just passive readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with these new issues. One of our reluctant readers has been proudly reading articles aloud to his table group because the topics truly spark his curiosity. Another student who loves animals gets visibly excited whenever an issue includes wildlife, diving into the text and asking to learn more. Moments like those show us just how powerful the right materials can be.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made all of this possible. Thank you for giving our students texts and resources that broaden their world, strengthen their skills, and remind them that reading is an adventure worth taking every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756387051091,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-lets-read-all-about-it/9406983/","projectTitle":"Extra! Extra! Let's Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3730929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470539836787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jahirateague"},{"teacherId":3488397,"projectId":9270445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students in my class. This year you have helped provide snacks that my students have every day. They look forward to snack time and enjoy the social aspect that comes with it.\r\n\r\nWe were in desperate need of new whiteboards and with your generosity my students were able to get new individual whiteboards to do math writing and free draw on. They love the whiteboards and we use them every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, you have taken some of the burden off of me to support my students to make every day a great day.","fullyFundedDate":1746450020322,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-crafts/9270445/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3488397_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467423865819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3488397"},{"teacherId":3488397,"projectId":9187872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students love the art supplies. We have done several of the projects this year and are excited to do the rest during the upcoming holidays.\r\n\r\nKids love to do art and with the right supplies it's so much easier it's so much more fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has taken a lot of burden off of my shoulders, and I appreciate you helping me teach the next generation with all the extra supplies that they sell dearly deserve.\r\nThank you and let's continue to work together to make every day a fun day in school.","fullyFundedDate":1742940391467,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-other-wants/9187872/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Other Wants!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3488397_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467423865819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3488397"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9408607,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was immediate! My students gathered around as we unpacked the racially diverse dolls, multicultural play food, and art supplies. Their faces lit up as they recognized foods they eat at home, and many proudly pointed out dolls that looked like themselves or their friends.\r\n\r\nIn our dramatic play center, students are already using the dolls and play food to act out family traditions, like making tamales, rice dishes, and even birthday celebrations. These simple but powerful moments are giving them the language to talk about culture, fairness, and family in ways that honor who they are.\r\n\r\nDuring art time, the multicultural crayons and paints have quickly become favorites. We recently started a self-portrait project where each child could choose the skin tone that best represented them. One student even said, \"This looks like me!\" with such joy—it was a reminder of how meaningful it is for children to be seen and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe next step is a community mural where students will create a piece of art together that reflects all of their backgrounds and traditions. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has the tools to build confidence, foster empathy, and celebrate diversity every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in helping us create an inclusive space where every child feels represented, valued, and proud of who they are.","fullyFundedDate":1753984859224,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-the-world-exploring-identity-thr/9408607/","projectTitle":"We Are the World: Exploring Identity Through Art and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9151171,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now filled with the essential tools and joyful incentives that help our kindergarteners thrive each day!\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the new pencils, erasers, games, and stickers, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to open the Uno and dominoes boxes—and we've already started using these games during math centers to practice number recognition, turn-taking, and teamwork. One especially memorable moment was when a group of students worked together during a game of dominoes and spontaneously started helping each other match numbers—showing both learning and kindness in action.\r\n\r\nThe new pencils and erasers have made writing time so much smoother. With enough materials for everyone, students feel more confident and prepared, and it's helped reduce frustration during drawing and journaling activities. And of course, the stickers have become a huge hit—one student proudly earned a sticker for trying her best all morning and beamed as she added it to her \"Super Star\" chart.\r\n\r\nThese simple yet powerful tools are helping us build a supportive environment where effort, learning, and teamwork are celebrated. Next, we'll be using the games to reinforce number patterns and continue building social-emotional skills as we kick off our next math unit.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the resources to learn, grow, and celebrate every step of the way. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746787137650,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-motivation-helping-k/9151171/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Motivation: Helping Kids Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9151117,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom has been transformed into a more organized, efficient, and joyful space for learning and play. The storage bins, shelving units, and organizational tools from \"Tidy Tots: Organizing Our Learning Through Play!\" have made a huge difference in how we manage our materials and structure our learning environment.\r\nOur students are now able to independently access and put away building blocks, math manipulatives, art supplies, and dramatic play items. Every activity has its own labeled space, making clean-up routines smoother and giving kids a stronger sense of responsibility. During centers, students transition more easily because they know exactly where to find what they need—and where it goes when they're done!\r\nWhen students saw the new storage items set up, their faces lit up. One student gasped, \"Is this all for our toys and learning stuff?\" Another said, \"It looks like a real store!\" They immediately wanted to start sorting everything themselves. The pride they take in keeping our classroom clean is incredible.\r\nThank you for giving our students a classroom that's not only more functional but more empowering. Your generosity has created a space where tidiness supports creativity, and routines support independence. 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