{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Furley Elementary School 206","outOfStateSupporters":48.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":10040816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Little Voices, Big Language Growth.\" Your generous donation will make a meaningful difference in my students' learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe laminator will help me create durable language cards and visual supports that my young multilingual learners can use again and again. Ziplock bags will help keep our learning materials organized and easily accessible for independent practice and small-group instruction. Stickers and lollipops will provide fun, positive reinforcement that encourages my students to participate, communicate, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a welcoming classroom where little voices can grow into confident voices. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their language-learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1774963704089,"projectUrl":"project/little-voices-big-language-growth/10040816/","projectTitle":"Little Voices, Big Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320613"},{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":10159003,"letterContent":"TThank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our project, \"Little Voices, Big Language Growth.\" Your generosity means so much to our students and our entire classroom community. Because of your kindness, our young multilingual learners will have access to meaningful materials and learning opportunities that will help them develop their language, communication, and academic skills.\r\n\r\nFor young multilingual learners, every new word is an important step toward becoming a confident communicator. Learning a new language takes time, patience, practice, and encouragement. Your support provides our students with opportunities to listen, speak, interact, and express themselves in a welcoming and supportive classroom environment. The materials provided through this project will make language learning more engaging, hands-on, and accessible for our students.\r\n\r\nOur students come to school with different experiences, strengths, cultures, and levels of English language development. Some students are beginning to use English words, while others are learning to put words together to create complete sentences. Every student deserves the opportunity to feel successful. With visual supports, hands-on materials, vocabulary activities, and repeated language practice, students can make connections between words and their meanings and begin using new language independently.\r\n\r\nYour donation will support more than academic learning. It will also help our students develop confidence and a sense of belonging. When children have the words they need to communicate, they can participate more actively in classroom discussions, ask questions, share their ideas, interact with classmates, and tell us about their experiences. These small moments are important milestones in their language development.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful because your support shows our students that people outside of their classroom believe in them and care about their education. Knowing that others are invested in their success sends a powerful message: their voices matter, their ideas are valuable, and they are capable of achieving great things.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, it is incredibly rewarding to watch students grow from using a few words to confidently sharing sentences, participating in activities, and communicating with their peers. Every new word, conversation, and successful interaction is something worth celebrating. Your contribution will be part of those special moments throughout our school year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our \"Little Voices, Big Language Growth\" project and for helping us create a classroom where multilingual learners can learn, communicate, and thrive. Your generosity will have a meaningful impact on our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778854319006,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-dreams-in-little-learners/10159003/","projectTitle":"Building Big Dreams in Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320613"},{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":9990131,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone involved in Celebrating Language and Learning, thank you for your generous support. Your contribution helped bring this event to life and made it possible for us to highlight the power of language, culture, and education in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we were able to create an engaging experience that inspired curiosity, honored diverse voices, and strengthened our learning community. Your commitment plays a vital role in ensuring that opportunities like this continue to grow and reach even more learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership and belief in our mission. We look forward to sharing more moments of learning and celebration with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1769632796219,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-language-and-learning/9990131/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Language and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320613"},{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":9972601,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to technology that is making learning more interactive, engaging, and meaningful every day. Many of them are naturally curious about technology, but having these tools in the classroom allows that curiosity to turn into real learning. Instead of only listening to lessons, students can now explore concepts in hands-on ways, practice important skills independently, and receive immediate feedback that helps them grow.\r\n\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed some of my quieter students and emerging learners really connect with this new resource. The visual and interactive features help them stay focused and better understand what we are learning. Students who need extra repetition benefit from being able to practice skills at their own pace, while those ready for a challenge are excited to explore further. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they experience success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and in their future. Your support is helping create a classroom where learning feels joyful, accessible, and full of possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1769182431254,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-lasting-learning/9972601/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Lasting Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320613"},{"teacherId":9972242,"projectId":9492838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. Your generosity provides sensory tools that directly strengthen the calm, supportive learning environment in our speech and language therapy program.\r\n\r\nWeighted items and therapeutic chews give students safe, appropriate outlets for tactile and oral input so they can stay focused during lessons. Headphones help students who are easily overwhelmed by noise remain engaged in group activities rather than shutting down. Visual supports we create with classroom supplies clarify routines, support choice-making, and build independence—key steps toward improved communication and academic growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students have the resources they need to regulate their bodies and emotions and to meaningfully participate in learning every day. Your support makes a real, measurable difference in their confidence, engagement, and progress.","fullyFundedDate":1767208604541,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-friendly-therapy-supports/9492838/","projectTitle":"Sensory-Friendly Therapy Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972242_orig.jpg?crop=2288,2288,x58,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744755900001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972242"},{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":9972603,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a space filled with creativity, exploration, and joyful learning. Students eagerly use the new materials every day during centers, art projects, and hands-on learning activities. One special moment was when students used the supplies to create \"All About Me\" posters using stickers, glue, tape, and colorful craft items. They proudly shared their work with classmates, building both confidence and communication skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to touch, explore, and start creating. The new resources sparked their imagination and encouraged even our quietest learners to participate and express themselves.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these materials to support our upcoming lessons on storytelling and seasonal crafts. They will create storyboards, design characters, and work collaboratively on projects that connect art with literacy. Your support continues to inspire creativity, teamwork, and a love of learning in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767213870626,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-creativity/9972603/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320613"},{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":9946506,"letterContent":"hanks to your generosity, my students use these new resources every day during hands-on learning centers where they explore, create, and collaborate. One special moment was watching them use stickers, magnets, glue, and tape to design their own \"college and career\" posters, sharing their dreams and proudly explaining their work to classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They couldn't wait to touch, build, and start creating right away.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these supplies to complete a classroom project where they work with partners to design models, posters, and learning tools connected to our reading and math lessons. Your support is helping them grow as creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and confident learners every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766002556937,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-discoveries/9946506/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayub","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320613"},{"teacherId":8320613,"projectId":9932538,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using our new reading resources every day to build confidence and excitement around literacy. We use them during small-group reading, partner practice, and independent centers. One special moment was when a shy student volunteered to read aloud for the first time after practicing with our new materials—his classmates cheered, and his smile said it all. These resources are truly helping my students find their voices.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement filled our classroom! My students eagerly explored the books and tools, carefully turning pages and asking, \"Can we read this now?\" They were proud to use \"real reader tools\" and felt like true authors and readers. Their motivation to read, speak, and participate has grown tremendously.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to support a class storytelling project where students will read, retell, and create their own mini books. They are learning to express ideas clearly, ask questions, and build strong speaking and listening skills. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to grow into confident readers and speakers. 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