{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"G.H. Reid Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10354208,"projectId":9905762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, we were able to add supplies that help keep our space clean, organized, and welcoming for my elementary students.\r\n\r\nThe hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes have been especially helpful in keeping our classroom healthy and germ-free. The students are learning that taking care of our space is part of taking care of each other, and they help wipe down their areas and keep things clean.\r\n\r\nThe pink classroom supplies have also made our room feel brighter and more inviting. The students noticed right away and were excited to see the new materials. It may seem like a small thing, but having a classroom that feels warm and welcoming really makes a difference in how students feel each day.\r\n\r\nI also try to help my students feel like they have control over their space. One way we do that is by building responsibility — cleaning up their areas, keeping things organized, and taking pride in the classroom we share.\r\n\r\nThese small but meaningful additions help my students stay focused and grounded, because a neat and welcoming space sets the tone for calm minds and productive days.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create an environment where my students can feel proud of their space and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1766155878647,"projectUrl":"project/pink-vibes-for-bright-minds/9905762/","projectTitle":"Pink Vibes for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10354208_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763569789190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354208"},{"teacherId":7444073,"projectId":9930888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to our project. My students are thoroughly enjoying using the colorful writing boards. Just being able to press a button to erase previous work, is magical at getting students to participate more during phonics lessons. I didn't realize the boards would make so much of a difference. \r\nThe sentence writing center has been a big hit and students are beginning to develop sentences on their own. Last but not least, the snacks have been a great addition to our day. No more hungry bellies means students are able and willing to focus more during lessons. You are heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1765917531558,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9930888/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Addison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028542236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-addison"},{"teacherId":2415539,"projectId":9887477,"letterContent":"We are working so hard on our Math Mix everyday using the supplies you generously donated. Many students have recently started their second composition notebook of the year. They diligently show their work each morning, and zero class time has been wasted looking for pencils thanks to these supplies. We are in the final push of teaching new content and reviewing before state testing begins. With your support, these students are going to rock their tests. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support, and for making our work easier and more joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1762885577663,"projectUrl":"project/math-mixin-it-up/9887477/","projectTitle":"Math Mixin' it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2415539_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458657583450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/claire-mitchell"},{"teacherId":5627096,"projectId":9804233,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank You for Nourishing Our Students' Minds and Bodies!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project to provide healthy snacks for our students. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our urban classroom community.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school carrying more than just backpacks — they bring determination, resilience, and big dreams. However, some also arrive hungry. Because of you, we are now able to offer nutritious snacks that help fuel their growing bodies and active minds throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAccess to healthy options like fresh fruit, whole-grain snacks, and protein-rich foods helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Instead of worrying about hunger, they can concentrate on reading, solving math problems, participating in discussions, and collaborating with their classmates.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your kindness sends a powerful message: that our students matter. Knowing that people they may never meet care about their well-being builds confidence and a sense of community. In a busy urban school environment, that support is invaluable.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not only in snacks, but in our students' health, dignity, and ability to succeed. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1764961061171,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-minds-healthy-snacks-for-hu/9804233/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Minds: Healthy Snacks for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Redd-Crowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5627096_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533540440562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5627096"},{"teacherId":189958,"projectId":9486689,"letterContent":"This project has definiately brought quite a combination of things to the math room. Students who have shown difficulty holding a pencil have benefited from the pencil grips throughout the school. The umbrellas haven't needed to be used yet by students walking between buildings, but are all set up to be used when needed. The new scented makers have been being used to make anchor charts and are a hit. The new large dice sets the kids are truly enjoying being able to use for building various equations. My first graders have been working super had with the 10 frame poppers in solving addition problems.","fullyFundedDate":1766155875429,"projectUrl":"project/quite-a-combination-for-class/9486689/","projectTitle":"Quite a Combination for Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp189958_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493081028948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bgorno"},{"teacherId":189958,"projectId":9889631,"letterContent":"The coats have come in and are already being distributed by our schools social worker and counselors. The kids have been so excited to have a coat of their own to take home during these cold snaps. One of the 3rd grade boys I spotted wearing his coat throughout the day, and only took it off for lunch becuase it was nachos day and he didn't want to spill on it. I know that we will have several boys and girls who will not be warm at the bus stop when it is below 35 degrees in the morning and it is all thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1765678003109,"projectUrl":"project/winter-coats/9889631/","projectTitle":"Winter Coats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp189958_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493081028948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bgorno"},{"teacherId":3330990,"projectId":9685899,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. Our students are so grateful for you kindness. Our class not only use the donated items daily but enjoy all of the books as well. The girls love the dork diaries books. They love to repeat different aspects of the books.\r\nThe clock helps those students that are still learning how to tell time. The headphones allow our students to have a clean way to listen to audio during the instruction. Our students love the bookmarks, they enjoy smelling them while laughing. \r\nAgain, we thank you for for your heartfelt donation.","fullyFundedDate":1762607621935,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-the-basics/9685899/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker-Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3330990_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741876661539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3330990"},{"teacherId":189958,"projectId":9860861,"letterContent":"The incentives are all here and the students are so excited about them. The stickers have been a huge hit! Students see to really like the texture of the calming stickers, and will often rub their fingers along them, instead of playing with other things. The teasure chest is currently full of prizes, and students are working extra hard trying to earn their punches to visit it. The new room divider has helped tremendously with distractions during small group. Students are no longer looking at the other groups in our room, which is helping with focusing.","fullyFundedDate":1764718430789,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-all/9860861/","projectTitle":"Incentives for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gorno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp189958_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493081028948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bgorno"},{"teacherId":9653614,"projectId":9375282,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generous support and for helping bring this project to life for my students. Because of you, our classroom now has new resources that are already making a meaningful difference in how my students learn each day.\r\nSince receiving the materials, my students have been using them during both whole-group lessons and small-group instruction. One special moment that stood out was watching my students work together during a recent lesson—students who are usually hesitant to participate were excited, engaged, and eager to try. The resources gave them the confidence to take risks, share their thinking, and support one another.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Their eyes lit up as we opened the boxes, and they couldn't wait to explore everything inside. Many students asked, \"When can we use this?\" and \"Is this for us?\" That enthusiasm has carried over into our daily learning and has helped create an even more positive and motivated classroom environment.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to build skills through hands-on activities and collaborative projects that allow students to practice what they are learning in meaningful ways. These resources will continue to support upcoming lessons and help my students grow academically while building confidence and a love for learning.\r\nThank you for giving my students a glimpse of how much people believe in them. Your kindness and support truly make a lasting impact, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom journey.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nTiffany","fullyFundedDate":1755997647356,"projectUrl":"project/a-beautiful-beginning-to-learning/9375282/","projectTitle":"A Beautiful Beginning to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9653614_orig.jpg?crop=2157,2157,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728356872468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9653614"},{"teacherId":667973,"projectId":9150640,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students feel empowered, comfortable, and excited to learn each day. Your support has made a meaningful difference in helping us create an environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of flexible seating options—like our new bean bag chairs—students are now able to choose learning spaces that best match their individual needs. This freedom has already had a positive impact. Students are demonstrating greater ownership of their learning, improved focus, and increased engagement during independent and group work. It has been inspiring to watch them discover which seating options help them concentrate and feel their best.\r\n\r\nAlong with the new seating, the basic classroom supplies you funded have ensured that every student has the tools they need to be successful. Something as simple as having enough pencils has helped eliminate unnecessary stress and interruptions, allowing us to stay focused on meaningful learning. These supplies ensure that all students—regardless of their home circumstances—have equal access to the materials required for academic success.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has done more than provide items; it has helped cultivate a classroom community where students feel supported, confident, and ready to learn. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our mission.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746703023549,"projectUrl":"project/kids-should-be-confident-and-comfortable/9150640/","projectTitle":"Kids Should Be Confident and Comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B. 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Their eyes glow and they say Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1757214820765,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9659288/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3798562_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472596188759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3798562"},{"teacherId":7860128,"projectId":9151563,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our Donors Choose project. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, and my students are already benefiting in ways that truly matter.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to interesting books and supplies to help them be successful, which has transformed the way they learn and engage each day. I've watched them grow more excited, confident, and curious—qualities that are essential for lifelong learning. These resources have opened doors for students who often face barriers beyond their control, giving them opportunities to explore, create, and succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential tools but has also shown my students that there are people who believe in their potential. That message alone has made a powerful impact. Their smiles, enthusiasm, and renewed motivation are a direct reflection of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the bright futures of my students. 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