{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4666626,"projectId":9790100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our Book Buddy program. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our third and sixth graders now have access to high-interest books that make reading exciting and engaging. During our Book Buddy sessions, third graders are building confidence, fluency, and a love of reading, while our sixth graders are growing as leaders and mentors. These shared reading experiences have strengthened relationships across grade levels and created a positive, supportive environment where students feel valued and motivated.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students. Your generosity is helping us build a school culture where reading is celebrated and every child has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764628727326,"projectUrl":"project/book-buddy-bonanza/9790100/","projectTitle":"Book Buddy Bonanza","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4666626_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544024641754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4666626"},{"teacherId":4531251,"projectId":9699302,"letterContent":"Again, thank you so much for supporting my classroom. The prizes were a HUGE hit in my classroom. My students were SO grateful and excited to see we had different prizes for them to choose from.\r\n\r\nMany of my students began behaving better throughout the day or handing in homework in order to choose from the many different prizes available. With the prizes from your donations, my students were impacted greatly. They worked hard and were motivated to do the right thing. Thank you again for supporting their education and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758223920617,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-prize-box/9699302/","projectTitle":"Perfect Prize Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acevedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4531251_orig.jpg?crop=1197,1197,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682967366424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4531251"},{"teacherId":4666626,"projectId":9369001,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. My students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom on a daily basis. Despite the many challenges they face, they are hard working and eager to learn!\r\n\r\nThe new floor pillows have helped to create a warm and comfortable learning space. The students love using the new pillows! The \"All About Me\" posters would allow my students to express their unique sense of self. We are able to do a \"student of the week\" with these posters to showcase each special student. The colored pencils, and sharpies are a hit! They have helped provide us with the tools for a creative environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1760446585108,"projectUrl":"project/super-school-supplies/9369001/","projectTitle":"Super School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4666626_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544024641754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4666626"},{"teacherId":3555178,"projectId":9541955,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and students. First of all they love having a Friday special snack. Most of my students do not have snacks to bring from home this is a real treat. \r\nThey purchase their snack with their classroom points on Friday's.\r\nThis motivates the students to work hard all week to earn pints to purchase their fun snack. They love the variety and that each week offers a new Ana k that many of them have never tried before. It also makes them step out of their comfort zone to try new things.","fullyFundedDate":1757345036414,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-snacks/9541955/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quincy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3555178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593436760078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3555178"},{"teacherId":3555178,"projectId":9734946,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support! We have had such an incredible time in our arts and crafts club this past month. Kids have been able to cut , paint , color , bead and create. \r\nWe have been able to give kids experiences with materials that they would not have had exposure to otherwise. They are excited to hear the story that inspires our craft for that meeting time and leave with a project that they are very proud of. \r\nThank you for helping inspire the creativity in these very excited students.","fullyFundedDate":1758505988581,"projectUrl":"project/cut-color-and-create/9734946/","projectTitle":"Cut, Color and Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quincy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3555178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593436760078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3555178"},{"teacherId":4531251,"projectId":9069047,"letterContent":"Again, thank you so much for supporting my classroom. The snacks were a HUGE hit in my classroom. My students were SO grateful and excited to see we had snacks in our rooms for them.\r\n\r\nMany of my students would sit without food during snack. This brought upon many different emotions and then would be difficult for them to continue the day, whether hungry or upset. But with the snacks from your donations, my students were impacted greatly. They did not have to be hungry and were often seen with a smile while choosing their snack! Thank you again for supporting their education and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742823841091,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-happy-learners/9069047/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acevedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4531251_orig.jpg?crop=1197,1197,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682967366424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4531251"},{"teacherId":4531251,"projectId":9145872,"letterContent":"Recess is a time for children to release energy and reduce stress, which improves attention and reduces disruptive behavior in the classroom. On many rainy, cold days we are able to have indoor recess. These art materials, puzzles & STEM games will help provide my students with fun and engaging play activities. It will help them clear their minds and get ready to learn in the classroom!\r\n\r\nThe materials have already arrived! The students were very excited to receive them and start playing! They LOVE that they have so many different choices to choose from!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1750256169255,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-fun/9145872/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acevedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4531251_orig.jpg?crop=1197,1197,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682967366424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4531251"},{"teacherId":3555178,"projectId":7945534,"letterContent":"This project was able to help my kids have resources to help them focus in our classroom. \r\nThis project provided items for students to use in class to help with off task behaviors and for them to be more successful in class. \r\nOne of the favorite items was the stickers that I applied to the bottom of their seating areas and they could run their finger along the sticker. It was a sensory fidget item that wasn't distracting to anyone around them or disruptive to the teaching in our classroom. We also had a variety of fidget items to pick from.","fullyFundedDate":1701182642430,"projectUrl":"project/hocus-pocus-focus/7945534/","projectTitle":"Hocus Pocus Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quincy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3555178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593436760078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3555178"},{"teacherId":3555178,"projectId":8185369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and believing in my students. This project was able to provide both drawstring bags and books that went home with each child every Friday. \r\nThis was so important to help them fall in love with reading and practice the skills they are learning in class each day. Each child was able to select 3 or 5 books to go home with and they kept them home until they finished the stories. My students do not have libraries or books at home to develop the love of reading with.","fullyFundedDate":1707073705879,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up-with-a-good-book/8185369/","projectTitle":"Warm Up With a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quincy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3555178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593436760078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3555178"},{"teacherId":3555178,"projectId":8131136,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to keep my students warm all winter long last winter. Your donation allowed me to buy both gloves and hats for all the students in my classroom. This allowed us to go outside each day even in the colder temperatures and play. This fresh air and exercise is so important to keep us healthy in these winter months. These also kept students warm on their walk to and from school each day because every child at our school is within walking distance.\r\nThe snacks made a great Friday treat each week and kept us working hard!","fullyFundedDate":1705337920662,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-full-bellies-means-happy-st/8131136/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Full bellies, Means Happy Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quincy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3555178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593436760078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3555178"},{"teacherId":4666626,"projectId":9418520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. We have started to receive the order of snacks! My students appreciate your kind gesture more than you know! Good nutrition helps students show up at school prepared to learn. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to be full, happy, and ready to learn with snacks such as applesauce and Skinny Pop! These snacks will give them the energy they need to focus as they learn. They will keep them full and energized so they can continue to participate during class. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1758223917675,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-snacks/9418520/","projectTitle":"Sweet! Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4666626_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544024641754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4666626"},{"teacherId":4666626,"projectId":9418497,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your support! This project was one of the most exciting to work on. My bracelet making club is a HUGE hit! I had over 50 students sign up to be a part of this experience! It is a creative, hands-on way to express themselves, practice patience, and build community with their peers. With your support, we've provided students with colorful beads, thread, and bracelet kits so they can create meaningful pieces for themselves, their friends, and even for school community service projects.\r\n\r\nMany of my students don't have access to craft materials at home, and this club gives them a fun, safe, and calming space to socialize, build confidence, and develop fine motor skills. 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