{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fulford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9345594,"projectId":9822986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. The microwave and mini fridge have already made a big difference.\r\n\r\nStudents can now heat up their lunches and store snacks, which helps them stay comfortable and focused during the day. They were really excited when they saw the new items. Many were happy to finally have a warm meal option.\r\n\r\nOne student who usually does not eat much was able to warm up their food and came back to class more engaged, which really stood out to me.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these to support students' daily needs while also teaching them responsibility by keeping the space clean and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1761150292546,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kindness-fighting-hunger-w/9822986/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kindness: Fighting Hunger with Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Previlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345594"},{"teacherId":9642828,"projectId":10175027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the ice cream machine to our classroom. This special addition has brought so much excitement and joy to our students, while also creating meaningful opportunities to teach kindness and community building. With this machine, students are not only learning how to follow directions and work together, but they are also participating in activities that encourage giving back. We are using it as part of our \"spread kindness\" initiative, where students help prepare and share sweet treats with others in our school as a way to brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nThrough this experience, students are developing important social and emotional skills such as empathy, teamwork, and generosity. They take pride in being able to do something kind for others, whether it's serving a classmate, celebrating staff members, or recognizing someone who needs a little extra encouragement. This project has truly helped students see how small acts of kindness can make a big impact. Your support has made it possible for us to turn a fun treat into a powerful learning experience, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1775142902379,"projectUrl":"project/scooping-up-kindness/10175027/","projectTitle":"Scooping Up Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731893928727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-forbes"},{"teacherId":9642828,"projectId":10147971,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has become a vibrant space where students are excited to read and grow as learners. These new books have helped us strengthen key reading skills such as identifying themes, making inferences, analyzing characters, and expanding vocabulary. Students are also learning how to think more deeply about texts by asking questions and making meaningful connections to their own lives. With access to a wider variety of engaging books, students are able to explore different genres and topics that spark their curiosity and support their individual reading levels.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now an active and joyful experience. Students spend time reading independently, working in small groups, and participating in engaging discussions about what they read. Some students who were once reluctant readers are now eager to pick up books and share their thoughts with others. It has been especially rewarding to see students gain confidence, discover favorite authors or series, and celebrate finishing books on their own. Your support has truly helped build a strong community of readers in our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773876057515,"projectUrl":"project/reading-fun/10147971/","projectTitle":"Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731893928727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-forbes"},{"teacherId":9073308,"projectId":9722329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to fund my project \"Get Organized and Learn\". Many of my students come from low income homes and have a hard time affording proper headphones. Our school district, like many in the country, is also suffering from budget cuts and is not able to fund item that it does not consider \"essential\". These headphones are essential, however. I have been assigned an ESOL classroom this year for the first time in my teaching career. Part of what the ESOL students work on is a program called Imagine Learning. This program helps them understand and learn to speak and read English at a more proficient level. Part of this program involves talking into the computer using a microphone. This is where the headphones come in. The ones I asked for have a built in microphone that allows my students to properly avail themselves of this software.\r\n My students are also more organized thanks to the chairback pouches provided. These pouches allow them to put folders, scissors, pencil and other items in a place that allows them clear, uncluttered access to their desks. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768524345352,"projectUrl":"project/get-organized-and-learn/9722329/","projectTitle":"Get Organized and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073308_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686582575329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073308"},{"teacherId":4427940,"projectId":10099318,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been able to turn compassion into action in a truly meaningful way. Your support made it possible for my first-grade students to participate in our Welcome Bag Compassion Project—an experience that has already made a lasting impact on how they see and treat others.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, my students learned that compassion is more than just being kind—it is about understanding how others feel and taking action to help. We engaged in thoughtful discussions, role-playing activities, and read-alouds that helped students reflect on what it feels like to be new, nervous, or unsure. They began to recognize emotions such as loneliness, excitement, and fear, and most importantly, they learned that their actions can make a difference.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided, my students were able to assemble Welcome Bags filled with essential school supplies. Each bag also included a handwritten note of encouragement, with messages like \"I'm glad you're here\" and \"You can sit with me.\" These simple yet powerful gestures helped students connect empathy with action in a way that was both authentic and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project has extended far beyond the activity itself. I have already observed students demonstrating more awareness of their peers' feelings and independently showing kindness and inclusion in our classroom. They are beginning to understand that even small acts can help someone feel safe, valued, and welcomed.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped shape not only my students' academic growth, but also their character. You have given them the opportunity to practice compassion in a real and meaningful way—something they will carry with them far beyond first grade.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us build a classroom community rooted in empathy, kindness, and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1772039145110,"projectUrl":"project/the-welcome-bag-compassion-project/10099318/","projectTitle":"The Welcome Bag Compassion Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4427940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492883580360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4427940"},{"teacherId":3100115,"projectId":9539465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions. As soon as the kids saw the cozy beanbags and potable desk workstations they were filled with excitement! They really enjoy computer time and reading books in the comfortable space I was able to provide them thanks to your generosity! \r\n \r\n I have a large class and not everyone gets to sit upfront so the portable desks have helped me provide an option for a few students that need to sit closer up to see the board. The headphones have been such an asset to the classroom as well. The students have multiple programs that they access on their laptops and the headphones allow them to do so without disrupting other students!","fullyFundedDate":1762267613474,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-learning-centers-on-beanbags/9539465/","projectTitle":"Cozy Learning Centers on Beanbags!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Qureshi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3100115_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754414411912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3100115"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":10060974,"letterContent":"My students were so excited about the funding of our project. Students are currently working on their mug and tumbler business using items donated from this project, and they are already learning so much through the process. Another group of students will be using these items for their t shirt business, which will give even more students the chance to learn real world skills. Thank you for providing my students with the opportunity to connect math to the real world, have fun, and gain a new skill. With these Cricut tools, students will be able to plan, design, and complete meaningful projects from start to finish while building leadership, responsibility, and creative problem solving skills. They will take pride in creating items for our student marketplace and sharing their work with others. We truly appreciate your support in helping our students learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770932340996,"projectUrl":"project/leading-through-creativity/10060974/","projectTitle":"Leading Through Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":10111880,"letterContent":"My students were so excited about the funding of our project. We are already working on our first sewing creation, a pillow, and they are loving every minute of it. Thank you for providing my students with the opportunity to connect math to the real world, have fun, and gain a new skill. As they measure fabric and check their work, they are seeing how important accuracy really is. They are also building confidence as they help each other and take on small leadership roles in the classroom. This experience is showing them that learning can be hands on and meaningful. Your support is helping them grow not just as students but as creative thinkers and future leaders. We truly appreciate you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772137551539,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion/10111880/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":9642828,"projectId":10086847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide ELA board games for my students. These games have become an exciting part of our learning time. Students work together in small groups to practice reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while also learning how to communicate and cooperate with one another.\r\n\r\nWhen the games first arrived, students were thrilled and eager to start playing. They quickly began encouraging one another, taking turns, and reminding each other about the importance of playing respectfully and working as a team.\r\n\r\nWe now use the board games during literacy centers and group activities. Students are building important reading skills while also developing teamwork, patience, and positive communication.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the games during our ELA centers to strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills. Your support has helped create a fun, engaging learning environment where students grow academically and socially. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770664321512,"projectUrl":"project/lets-work-together/10086847/","projectTitle":"Let's Work Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731893928727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-forbes"},{"teacherId":9642828,"projectId":9828367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation of snacks, our students were able to create a small classroom food pantry to help support classmates who stay after school for tutoring and extra academic help.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, students were excited and proud to organize the pantry together. They carefully sorted the items and talked about how these resources could help classmates who may not always have access to food after school. It was a powerful moment that helped students understand the importance of kindness, empathy, and helping others.\r\n\r\nNow, students who stay later for tutoring can grab a snack before we begin our work. This small act helps them feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to focus on learning. Your generosity has not only provided food, but also taught my students the value of compassion and community. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764629879721,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-food-pantry/9828367/","projectTitle":"Classroom Food Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forbes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731893928727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-forbes"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":10111938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and making this opportunity possible for my students. This project is giving them a chance to bring their learning to life as they create their own pillows from start to finish. Students are so excited to learn how to measure fabric, plan their designs, and sew something they can proudly say they made themselves. As they work, they will practice patience, accuracy, and problem solving while also helping one another measure, pin, and stitch. It is wonderful to see their excitement as they imagine the finished pillows they will create. Your support is helping them build confidence, learn new skills, and experience the joy of making something with their own hands. Thank you once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772581437376,"projectUrl":"project/precision-in-practice/10111938/","projectTitle":"Precision in Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":4427940,"projectId":10100089,"letterContent":"This project will empower my students to see themselves as creators, leaders, and problem-solvers. By working with Cricut tools and materials such as vinyl, sticker paper, cutting mats, and transfer tape, students will gain hands-on experience that strengthens both academic and life skills. Rather than simply completing a craft, students will learn how to plan, design, and produce real products, helping them understand the full process of turning an idea into something meaningful.\r\nAs students collaborate in small groups, they will develop important social and leadership skills. Taking turns leading projects will build confidence, communication, and responsibility. They will learn how to work carefully with precision tools, follow directions, solve problems, and support one another throughout the creative process. These experiences encourage patience, attention to detail, and pride in their work.\r\nThe student marketplace in May will be a powerful culminating experience. Students will showcase the items they have designed and created, giving them a sense of ownership and accomplishment. Through this process, they will practice planning, teamwork, and presentation skills while learning basic concepts related to entrepreneurship and budgeting.\r\nMost importantly, this project will help students see that their ideas and creativity have real value. By producing items for their classroom, school community, and marketplace, they will experience the joy of creating something purposeful. 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