{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Lane Academy","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4940770,"projectId":10390574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to purchase both the digital and print verisons of both Storyworks and Scholastic News. My students get so excited every month when we get the new magazines. They love reading the new stories and practicing their annotating skills. They are most excited at the end of the month when they get to take their magazines home to share with their families and read together. I have noticed they are highly engaged in the text. We are excited to jump into the online versions this month and really zoom in on different genres and what we can learn from them. Our favorites at this time are the non-fiction pieces about space! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1785436257933,"projectUrl":"project/magazine-magic/10390574/","projectTitle":"Magazine Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4940770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656959849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cruickshank"},{"teacherId":4940770,"projectId":10089894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing funding for our ECR Puzzles project. We have begun to write our extended constructed responses and using these puzzles has been helpful to teach the framework. We have started to realize the parts of an ECR that will lead us to success. We are starting small and using sticky notes to identify the different parts of the ECR and really zooming in on what we need to get our 10 points on an ECR. Your donation will have a lasting impact on our classroom this year and many years to come. Much appreciation for your thoughtfulness and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1773764688838,"projectUrl":"project/ecr-puzzles/10089894/","projectTitle":"ECR Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4940770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784656959849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cruickshank"},{"teacherId":10418756,"projectId":10404023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fill our classroom treasure box with fun rewards! My students love having something special to work toward, and these rewards help encourage positive behavior, kindness, hard work, and making good choices. When students see the treasure box filled with exciting items, their faces light up as they look forward to choosing a special reward they have earned. It is wonderful to see their excitement and pride when their efforts are recognized and celebrated!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using our treasure box to celebrate student achievements, encourage perseverance, and build a positive classroom environment. These small rewards make a big difference in motivating students and reminding them that their hard work and positive choices matter. Thank you for your generosity and for investing in our students. Your support helps make our classroom a happier, more encouraging place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1789597676695,"projectUrl":"project/positive-choices-deserve-positive-reward/10404023/","projectTitle":"Positive Choices Deserve Positive Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bordelon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418756_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769287620823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418756"},{"teacherId":8502399,"projectId":10373365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Every Child Deserves a Book They Can Read!\"\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten teacher, one of my biggest goals is to help my students develop a love for reading. There is nothing quite like watching a child realize they can read a book all by themselves! Having books that match their reading abilities is so important in building their confidence and helping them become successful, independent readers.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have access to books at home, so your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, my students will have more opportunities to practice their reading skills, celebrate their progress, and discover the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my little readers and helping me show them that they are all capable of becoming great readers! Your kindness will make a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783964501795,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-a-book-they-can-rea/10373365/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves a Book They Can Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8502399_orig.png?crop=698,698,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768000928040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8502399"},{"teacherId":10418756,"projectId":10403543,"letterContent":"The ELAR folder games have made such a positive impact on our classroom! Small-group instruction has become so much more engaging and interactive, and my students get so excited whenever they see me pull out a folder game. Their excitement makes learning fun and creates a positive atmosphere where students are eager to participate and try their best.\r\n\r\nThese games provide meaningful opportunities for students to practice and strengthen their reading and language arts skills in a hands-on, engaging way. I have loved seeing their enthusiasm and willingness to learn as they work through the activities. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping make learning more exciting for my students. Your support is making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785096988421,"projectUrl":"project/play-practice-read/10403543/","projectTitle":"Play, Practice, Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bordelon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418756_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769287620823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418756"},{"teacherId":8357512,"projectId":10461037,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Pre-K 4 classroom by providing the toner cartridges we need to create meaningful learning experiences for our students! While toner may seem like a simple classroom supply, it makes a BIG difference in helping me prepare the colorful, engaging, and hands-on materials that support our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, children learn best when they can see, touch, explore, and practice new skills in a variety of ways. These toner cartridges will help me print alphabet activities, number practice pages, visual schedules, learning center materials, picture supports, and take-home resources that reinforce the skills we are learning in the classroom. I can also create differentiated activities to meet the individual needs of my students and provide families with resources to continue learning at home.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having reliable printing supplies allows me to spend more time preparing engaging lessons and less time worrying about how to provide the materials my students need. Every printed visual, activity page, and learning resource helps create opportunities for students to build confidence, develop independence, and strengthen the foundational skills they need for kindergarten.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds me that even the simplest supplies can have a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey. Thank you for investing in our classroom, supporting my teaching, and helping my Pre-K 4 students learn, grow, and discover their potential every day!","fullyFundedDate":1786891333298,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-for-pre-k/10461037/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Behrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357512_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655951919827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357512"},{"teacherId":8357512,"projectId":10346633,"letterContent":"My Pre-K 4 students are using these new resources during our literacy, math, and sensory learning centers. They are practicing letter recognition by matching magnetic letters, searching for letters, and using play dough to build and form letters. We are also using the counting dough mats to practice counting and number recognition while strengthening fine motor skills. The light table sensory tray has created exciting opportunities for students to explore materials, observe details, and learn through hands-on discovery. These activities allow my students to practice important skills in a fun, engaging way while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to explore the new materials! Their curiosity immediately drew them to the colorful letters, sensory activities, and art supplies. They were eager to touch, investigate, and try the different activities. It was wonderful to see their excitement as they discovered new ways to learn through play. Their enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful hands-on experiences are for young children and how the right resources can turn everyday learning into something special.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these resources into our daily learning centers and small-group instruction. We will focus on strengthening letter recognition, connecting letters to their sounds, developing early writing skills, and practicing counting and number recognition. I will also use these materials to differentiate activities based on each student's individual needs and readiness levels. My goal is to help every child make progress, develop independence, and build a strong foundation for kindergarten. 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These materials give students opportunities to practice important early literacy and math skills in a way that feels like play. One of my favorite moments has been watching students work together to build letters, count and sort objects, and proudly show their classmates what they created.\r\n\r\nThe new books and social-emotional materials have also helped us strengthen our classroom community. Stories such as The Kissing Hand, The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School, and The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! have helped us talk about feelings, friendships, routines, and becoming confident members of our classroom. The sensory and fine-motor materials have been especially helpful for giving students different ways to learn, create, and regulate their emotions throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, these resources will become part of our daily centers and small-group lessons. Students will use them to build letter and number recognition, counting, early writing skills, creativity, problem-solving, and independence. Because of your generosity, our students now have more opportunities to touch, explore, create, and learn through meaningful hands-on experiences. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make learning exciting and accessible for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1784576345839,"projectUrl":"project/books-blocks-and-big-discoveries/10346294/","projectTitle":"Books, Blocks, and Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Behrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357512_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655951919827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357512"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":10620310,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of snacks to our Pre-K classroom. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are truly appreciated, and your support makes such a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners.\r\nOur students are always excited to see the snacks available in our classroom, and they are grateful for the care and kindness that goes into providing them. Having nutritious and delicious snacks helps our students stay energized, focused, and ready to participate in all of the fun learning and activities we have planned throughout the day.","fullyFundedDate":1789320359273,"projectUrl":"project/hugs-heat-good-eats/10620310/","projectTitle":"Hugs, Heat & Good Eats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":10345509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for purchasing snacks for our children. Your kindness means so much to us and, most importantly, to the children who received these thoughtful treats.\r\nYour generosity helps make their day a little brighter and reminds them that their community cares about them. We truly appreciate you taking the time to give and make a difference in the lives of our children.\r\nThank you for helping us create moments of joy and showing our children what kindness and generosity look like. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788809054660,"projectUrl":"project/sip-snack-succeed/10345509/","projectTitle":"Sip, Snack & Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":10159366,"projectId":10533235,"letterContent":"**Thank you for helping our students build time, choice, and independence!**\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to everyone who supported our project, **\"Time, Choices & Independence: Visual Tools for Success.\"** Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful visual resources that are helping them better understand their daily routines, make choices, transition between activities, and become more independent learners.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new visual tools throughout our classroom each day. The resources have become an important part of our routines, especially during transitions and times when students need to understand what is happening next. Visual schedules, choice supports, and other hands-on materials give students a way to see what is expected of them instead of always relying on an adult to explain or remind them.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students use the visuals to make choices independently. A student who may have previously waited for an adult to tell them what activity was coming next can now look at the visual schedule and begin preparing for the next part of the day. Seeing that moment of understanding and independence is incredibly rewarding. It may seem like a small step, but for our students, these moments represent important progress.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately curious and excited. The colorful and engaging visuals caught their attention, and they were eager to touch, explore, and learn how to use them. What has been even more exciting is seeing that initial enthusiasm turn into purposeful use. The materials are no longer simply something new in our classroom—they have become tools that students recognize and depend on throughout their day.\r\n\r\nThese resources are especially valuable because they allow students to communicate and participate in ways that work for them. Instead of simply being told what to do, students can look at their visual supports, process the information, and make decisions. This encourages them to take ownership of their learning and builds confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these tools into our current lessons and classroom routines. We will keep practicing transitions, making independent choices, following visual schedules, and communicating preferences. As students become more comfortable with the resources, we will encourage them to use the visuals with fewer adult prompts. Our goal is to help students transfer these skills to other environments so they can experience greater independence throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nYour support has made this possible. You didn't just provide materials—you provided opportunities for students to experience success, make choices, and believe in their own abilities.\r\n\r\n**Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where every student can grow, participate, and become more independent. Your generosity truly makes a difference!**","fullyFundedDate":1788212199812,"projectUrl":"project/time-choices-independence-visual-too/10533235/","projectTitle":"Time, Choices & Independence: Visual Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754848516737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159366"},{"teacherId":10418756,"projectId":10237662,"letterContent":"The new art supplies have given my kindergarten students even more opportunities to express their creativity and share their ideas through art. We have used the materials for projects such as painting pictures of our families and creating artwork about the things we are most excited about in kindergarten. These projects give my students a chance to talk about the people and experiences that are important to them while developing their fine-motor skills and confidence as young artists. It has been especially wonderful to see students proudly explain their artwork and share the stories behind their creations.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new art materials, they were so excited to explore all of the colors and possibilities! Their faces lit up as they looked through the supplies and imagined what they could create. For many of my kindergarteners, art is a special way to express thoughts and feelings that they may not yet have the words to fully communicate. The donated materials have helped create a classroom where students feel encouraged to experiment, make choices, and celebrate their own unique creativity.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials as students create artwork connected to our classroom experiences and learning. 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