{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gidney Avenue Memorial School","outOfStateSupporters":40.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5248906,"projectId":10075889,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our project with books and blankets. Because of your kindness, our students now have a warm and welcoming space where they can read, relax, and connect with meaningful stories.\r\n\r\nThe blankets and books have helped us create a cozy reading environment where students feel safe, comfortable, and excited to explore new ideas. Many of my students do not always have quiet or comfortable spaces to read, so having these materials in our classroom has made reading feel special and accessible to everyone.\r\n\r\nThrough the stories they read together, students are learning about kindness, empathy, and understanding others' experiences. These conversations have helped them think about how their words and actions can make a difference in someone else's life. It has been wonderful to watch students wrap up in a blanket with a book and become completely immersed in a story.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide materials—it has helped create moments of calm, connection, and compassion in our classroom community. Because of you, students are building stronger reading habits while also learning how to care for and support one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make our classroom a place filled with warmth, learning, and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1772202962898,"projectUrl":"project/listening-with-kindness-sharing-stories/10075889/","projectTitle":"Listening with Kindness: Sharing Stories That Support Our School Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bulson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5248906_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x271,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620152062310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5248906"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10119569,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been able to introduce the Yoto Player as a powerful tool for learning and compassion. Your support has created opportunities for students not only to grow as readers and listeners, but also to better understand the feelings and experiences of others.\r\n\r\nThrough listening to meaningful stories on the Yoto Player, my students are learning to see the world through different perspectives. As they hear characters face challenges, show kindness, and support one another, students are beginning to recognize emotions, discuss fairness, and think about how their own actions can impact others. These shared listening moments have sparked thoughtful conversations about empathy, kindness, and helping people who may be struggling.\r\n\r\nThe Yoto Player has also helped my students practice compassion in action. After listening to stories, students talk about ways they can help others in our classroom and community. Whether it is including a classmate who feels left out, offering kind words, or thinking about ways to support people who need extra care, these discussions are helping students turn empathy into meaningful action.\r\n\r\nOne of the most beautiful outcomes has been seeing students slow down and truly listen—to stories and to each other. The Yoto Player has created a calm, welcoming space where students can reflect, share ideas, and build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is growing not only stronger in literacy, but stronger in kindness, empathy, and compassion. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them learn how to make the world a more caring place.","fullyFundedDate":1772713557759,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-compassion-with-a-yoto-player/10119569/","projectTitle":"Igniting compassion with a Yoto Player","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10114624,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom library filled with inspiring books by Peter H. Reynolds. Because of you, my students now have access to stories that nurture creativity, confidence, and compassion.\r\n\r\nBooks like \"I am Courage\" and \"Who I Am\" encourage our students to believe in themselves, embrace their unique voices, and treat others with kindness. These stories spark meaningful conversations about empathy, perseverance, and the power of small actions to make a big difference. Through these lessons, students are learning that their words and choices matter—not just in our classroom, but in our entire school community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than provide books; it has helped us build a culture of compassion. Each time a student encourages a classmate, takes a creative risk, or chooses to \"make their mark,\" your generosity is at work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' hearts as well as their minds. Your support is helping shape thoughtful, caring leaders for tomorrow.","fullyFundedDate":1772139602857,"projectUrl":"project/creating-compassionate-changemakers-thro/10114624/","projectTitle":"Creating Compassionate Changemakers Through Story","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10089390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have math stacking blocks that are already making a huge difference in how they learn.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on blocks help students visualize numbers, explore patterns, and build a strong understanding of math concepts through play and exploration. I've seen students become more confident as they stack, compare, count, and problem-solve together. For many of them, being able to touch and build their learning has made math feel less intimidating and much more fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought excitement, engagement, and meaningful learning into our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771337961876,"projectUrl":"project/stacking-skills-for-teamwork-and-future/10089390/","projectTitle":"Stacking Skills for Teamwork and Future Success, the Final!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10089386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have math stacking blocks that are already making a huge difference in how they learn.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on blocks help students visualize numbers, explore patterns, and build a strong understanding of math concepts through play and exploration. I've seen students become more confident as they stack, compare, count, and problem-solve together. For many of them, being able to touch and build their learning has made math feel less intimidating and much more fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought excitement, engagement, and meaningful learning into our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771338088224,"projectUrl":"project/stacking-skills-for-teamwork-and-future/10089386/","projectTitle":"Stacking Skills for Teamwork and Future Success! #2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":10335757,"projectId":9864601,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our new bookshelf has quickly become one of the most meaningful spaces in our third grade classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students use the bookshelf every single day and the simple act of having books beautifully displayed and within reach has made a powerful difference. Students are more excited to select books, more willing to try new genres, and more confident when making reading choices. The bookshelf has helped us create a true reading community!\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the bookshelf has increased engagement. Even some of the struggling readers are spending more time exploring books because the display makes titles visible, accessible, and inviting. What may seem like a simple piece of furniture has truly transformed how students interact with books in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped foster a love of reading, supported student choice, and made our classroom feel even more like a welcoming learning space. Thank you for investing in our third graders and in their literacy journey. Your support is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1769191975183,"projectUrl":"project/where-stories-stand-tall/9864601/","projectTitle":"Where Stories Stand Tall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holzapple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769723150417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335757"},{"teacherId":6318036,"projectId":10068327,"letterContent":"Thank you for your commitment to empowering youth to serve and improve their communities through The Allstate Foundation's Classroom Service Grants and the Service Stars initiative. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and the generous $500 donation that supports meaningful, student-led service beyond the classroom.\r\nThrough the Service Stars missions, our students are inspired to take action, show empathy, and make a real difference in their school and community. This support helps transform learning into service, allowing students to see themselves as leaders, helpers, and changemakers.\r\nYour partnership with TIME for Kids brings purpose and relevance to community service, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Because of your investment, our students are not only learning about kindness and responsibility—they are actively living it.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of young people and for providing educators with the tools to help students serve with heart and intention. Your generosity is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1771521201534,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-action-supports-to-care-fo/10068327/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Action: Supports to Care for Our Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDermott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6318036"},{"teacherId":1786313,"projectId":10095704,"letterContent":"Thank you for your commitment to empowering youth to serve and improve their communities through The Allstate Foundation's Classroom Service Grants and the Service Stars initiative. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and the generous $500 donation that supports meaningful, student-led service beyond the classroom.\r\nThrough the Service Stars missions, our students are inspired to take action, show empathy, and make a real difference in their school and community. This support helps transform learning into service, allowing students to see themselves as leaders, helpers, and changemakers.\r\nYour partnership with TIME for Kids brings purpose and relevance to community service, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Because of your investment, our students are not only learning about kindness and responsibility—they are actively living it.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of young people and for providing educators with the tools to help students serve with heart and intention. Your generosity is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1771864985114,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-kindness-students-creating-li/10095704/","projectTitle":"Voices of Kindness: Students Creating Literacy & Art Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mackenzie Collard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1786313_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x268,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569497907414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1786313"},{"teacherId":3555879,"projectId":10041315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this project and for bringing these materials into our classroom. We were so excited to print out some beautiful holiday cards and spread kindness through our community as we delivered them to people in our building and beyond. The smiles and laughs we shared while making these momentos of cheer will stay with us forever, as will the smiles and thanks we received when we shared the love with others. Thank you again for providing us with this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1770050042469,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness-with-color/10041315/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness with Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3555879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525568624635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspurdy5"},{"teacherId":9462351,"projectId":10086526,"letterContent":"Thank you for your commitment to empowering youth to serve and improve their communities through The Allstate Foundation's Classroom Service Grants and the Service Stars initiative. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and the generous $500 donation that supports meaningful, student-led service beyond the classroom.\r\nThrough the Service Stars missions, our students are inspired to take action, show empathy, and make a real difference in their school and community. This support helps transform learning into service, allowing students to see themselves as leaders, helpers, and changemakers.\r\nYour partnership with TIME for Kids brings purpose and relevance to community service, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Because of your investment, our students are not only learning about kindness and responsibility—they are actively living it.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of young people and for providing educators with the tools to help students serve with heart and intention. Your generosity is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1770666251374,"projectUrl":"project/books-kindness-students-spreading-lit/10086526/","projectTitle":"Books & Kindness: Students Spreading Literacy in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zouhairi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462351"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10060059,"letterContent":"Thank you for your commitment to empowering youth to serve and improve their communities through The Allstate Foundation's Classroom Service Grants and the Service Stars initiative. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and the generous $500 donation that supports meaningful, student-led service beyond the classroom.\r\nThrough the Service Stars missions, our students are inspired to take action, show empathy, and make a real difference in their school and community. This support helps transform learning into service, allowing students to see themselves as leaders, helpers, and changemakers.\r\nYour partnership with TIME for Kids brings purpose and relevance to community service, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Because of your investment, our students are not only learning about kindness and responsibility—they are actively living it.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of young people and for providing educators with the tools to help students serve with heart and intention. Your generosity is truly making a lasting difference.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1769794580272,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-blankets-books-and-fun/10060059/","projectTitle":"Cozy Blankets, Books, and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":7138011,"projectId":10078656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get these resources and for making sure that my students have what they need to be successful. I appreciate more than you know how your generosity allows me the opportunity to bring supplies and materials to my classroom of amazing scholars. I can not wait to see what excitement these materials bring to my students. They will be elated at the chance to have all of these awesome things as we learn how to be good readers and writers and citizens too! 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