{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garden City Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3971156,"projectId":9535683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! I work with K-3 students who are eager to learn but often significantly below grade level. They struggle with grade level text. These decodable books help them practice the phonics skills they need to become proficient. The set of books you funded are the more advanced readers. I was previously gifted the beginning set. Between the 2 sets, all my students are getting exactly the level of text they need to be successful right now and will be able to keep growing all year! The second and third graders especially love them because since the books are thick and broken into different stories. We call them chapters and they feel like they are reading real chapter books like their on grade level classmates. Their confidence and love for reading are growing by the day!","fullyFundedDate":1758845857692,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-from-sound-to-story/9535683/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers - From Sound to Story","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3971156_orig.jpg?crop=979,979,x718,y946&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595765969749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grays-students"},{"teacherId":4204043,"projectId":9863058,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of bean bags and a Jenga game to our physical education class. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our students, and I want to take a moment to share just how much your support has meant to all of us.\r\n\r\nAs a PE teacher, I am always searching for ways to make class engaging, inclusive, and enjoyable for every student. The addition of the bean bags has already brought new energy and excitement to our activities. They allow us to incorporate a wider range of movement skills, teamwork challenges, and coordination games. Students who sometimes feel hesitant to participate in traditional sports have shown a newfound enthusiasm when using the bean bags, and I've noticed increased confidence and involvement across the board. It's amazing how a simple, colorful piece of equipment can open the door for creativity, cooperation, and joyful movement.\r\n\r\nThe Jenga game has also been a wonderful addition—not only to our PE class, but to our overall school environment. We've been able to use it during indoor activity days, stations, cool-downs, and team-building sessions. Students love the challenge, and the game encourages focus, patience, problem-solving, and communication. Watching them gather around the tower, cheering for one another and celebrating each careful move, has brought a sense of connection that extends beyond physical activity. Many students who don't always have opportunities to shine in athletic settings have found a new way to participate and contribute, and that has been truly meaningful to witness.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than simply provide equipment—it has enriched the learning environment for every child who walks into our gym. You have helped create opportunities for students to experience success, to support one another, and to discover the joy of movement in their own unique ways. These experiences shape not only their physical health but also their sense of belonging and confidence.\r\n\r\nI also want you to know that your generosity has had a ripple effect. The students recognize that these resources were given with kindness, and it has sparked conversations about gratitude, giving back, and the importance of community. Your willingness to invest in our program sets an inspiring example, and we are deeply appreciative of your belief in the work we do.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and meaningful contribution. We are incredibly grateful for your support, and we look forward to continuing to use these items to enrich our lessons, inspire teamwork, and bring joy to our students for many years to come. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we truly appreciate all that you have done for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1764708836910,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-and-cones/9863058/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags and Cones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4204043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484254105733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jason-perry"},{"teacherId":4204043,"projectId":9863006,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity and support of our Physical Education classroom. Your thoughtful donations—poly spots, tennis balls, and a Jenga game—have truly transformed the learning environment for my students, and I cannot thank you enough for the impact you have made. What may seem like simple items have already provided opportunities for meaningful growth, skill development, and joy in our PE program.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the poly spots has been especially valuable during our warm-ups, station activities, and skill-based lessons. These spots help students understand spacing, movement pathways, and safe positioning during activities. They have improved classroom management and allowed me to design more engaging lessons that reach all learners. Students are no longer crowding or unsure of where to go—they now confidently navigate activities with clear visual cues that support independence and participation. This simple tool has elevated the structure and flow of our class in ways that have been immediately noticeable.\r\n\r\nThe tennis balls have also opened the door to new possibilities in our curriculum. With enough equipment for students to practice individually and in small groups, I can now introduce activities that build hand-eye coordination, striking skills, and cooperative teamwork. Many of my students do not have access to sports equipment outside of school, so being able to give them hands-on practice in class is incredibly meaningful. You have helped create opportunities for them to develop confidence and motor skills that will benefit them not only in sports, but in life. Something as small as a tennis ball becomes a powerful learning tool when placed in a child's hands—and thanks to you, every student now has that chance.\r\n\r\nThe Jenga game has become a favorite among my students as well. We use it not only for fun team-building activities, but also as a way to promote communication, patience, and creative problem-solving. Jenga has quickly become a go-to option for group challenges, cool-down activities, and moments when students need a constructive break. It has brought laughter, collaboration, and a sense of community to our classroom, reminding students that PE is about more than physical skills—it's about building relationships and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide equipment; it has shown my students that there are people who believe in their growth and care about their experiences at school. That message is powerful. Each day, your donations help create an environment where students feel excited, capable, and eager to learn. You have directly contributed to their success, their motivation, and their joy.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness and support will continue to make a difference long after the equipment is new, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our PE community.","fullyFundedDate":1764708837393,"projectUrl":"project/pe-spot-fun/9863006/","projectTitle":"PE Spot Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4204043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484254105733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jason-perry"},{"teacherId":385519,"projectId":9594128,"letterContent":"Your generosity is heartwarming.\r\nWhen my kiddos saw the boxes waiting to be unpacked, they whooped and hollered. They were ready to WOBBLE!\r\nMy students love having the choice of a wobble stool or a regular chair. As each group enters, throughout the day, I hear them self-debating, \"wobble stool or blue chair?\" These stools have been life saver for me. \r\nWhen children can move their bodies, in a structured and safe manner, we are able to focus on the learning. The ability to wiggle and move is now provided WHILE learning, rather than before, after or instead of learning. \r\nSome of my students have to work very hard to hold themselves together. Providing them with some relief is one of my jobs. However, I also have to help them to make up their lagging skills in reading, math, writing and social emotional learning.\r\nThese stools have provided us with the ability to do all of the things! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1756318816770,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-and-weeble-chairs/9594128/","projectTitle":"Wobble and Weeble Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp385519_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619719150175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-neff"},{"teacherId":3971156,"projectId":9268036,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project. It's been awesome to see my students grow as readers. They've enjoyed meeting new characters and learning about some of their favorite animals while practicing their new phonics skills. We have now moved through the Unit 2 CVC (short vowel) books learning about bats, hens, and cubs along the way. \r\n\r\nNow we're moving on to Unit 3 with blends and digraphs. We'll learn all about fish, moths, clams, slugs, and frogs. I work with small groups and can use them for both first and second grade students. It's perfect that they can all read a story right on their level. The skills in these books will keep them reading all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1755724160411,"projectUrl":"project/decodables-for-growing-readers/9268036/","projectTitle":"Decodables for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3971156_orig.jpg?crop=979,979,x718,y946&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595765969749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grays-students"},{"teacherId":839288,"projectId":9569020,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our 5th-grade classroom through your generous contributions. This year, the addition of storage drawers for student materials and headphones has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning environment, organization, and focus.\r\nBefore receiving these resources, students often struggled to keep their supplies and learning materials in order. With limited storage, valuable instructional time was lost as students searched for notebooks, folders, or math tools. The new storage drawers have created an organized system where every student can easily access their materials. This has helped students take greater responsibility for their belongings, improved classroom efficiency, and fostered a stronger sense of independence and pride in their workspace.\r\nIn addition, the headphones have transformed the way our students engage with digital learning. Whether they are listening to pre-recorded lessons, participating in online math programs, or completing personalized lessons in math using videos and questions, headphones allow each student to focus without distraction. They also provide essential support for students who benefit from differentiated instruction or need text read aloud for assessments.\r\nTogether, these tools have contributed to a calmer, more productive classroom atmosphere. Students are now more focused, self-sufficient, and confident in their learning. The difference may seem small, but for our 5th graders, these resources have created a more equitable and effective learning environment that helps every child succeed.\r\nThank you for helping us make this possible. Your support directly impacts our students' daily experience and sets them up for continued success.","fullyFundedDate":1757553250804,"projectUrl":"project/hear-store-learn-more/9569020/","projectTitle":"Hear, Store, Learn More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-donovangce"},{"teacherId":10008930,"projectId":9316140,"letterContent":"Our book bins, white dry erase boards, and dry erase markers have been such a great implementation to our classroom! Our book bins has helped make our book choosing time more efficient and organized. This has helped our Kindergarten students learn how to maintain a nice and clean environment. Not only that, it has helped them pick out books based on what we're learning in class weather it's been learning about family's and learning how to get along with friends. My students have been able to choose the right books. Our white boards and dry erase markers have been a great tool in which they're able to show their comprehension skills with drawings and slowly transition them to sentences later on in the school year. My students have been able to share their thoughts and understanding in such a artistic and accommodating way using these materials. I've seen some of my English Learner students demonstrate their understanding through these materials. Dry erase boards and whiteboards boost classroom interaction and instant feedback. Book bins organize reading materials, encouraging reading and independence. We sincerely appreciate your support and assistance with our classroom in being able to create independent little learners and making our classroom engaging and interactive!","fullyFundedDate":1746844035449,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-cozy-books-cozy-thoughts/9316140/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner Cozy Books Cozy Thoughts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guevara Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008930"},{"teacherId":484650,"projectId":9502569,"letterContent":"What an amazing impact this is already having in my classroom! Being prepared and having all the supplies we need is a game changer. Especially at the beginning of the year when everything is borderline chaotic and crazy! All of the items that I received with this donors choose has helped my classroom run much more smoothly and calmly. We are off to an amazing start and learning and growing every day. I just wanted to say thank you again for your generosity and kindness. It is going to go a long way in our room!","fullyFundedDate":1755906879488,"projectUrl":"project/organized-oasis/9502569/","projectTitle":"Organized Oasis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp484650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452797948247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-newell"},{"teacherId":484650,"projectId":9491229,"letterContent":"What an amazing impact this is already having in my classroom! Being prepared and having all the supplies we need is a game changer. Especially at the beginning of the year when everything is borderline chaotic and crazy! All of the items that I received with this donors choose has helped my classroom run much more smoothly and calmly. We are off to an amazing start and learning and growing every day. I just wanted to say thank you again for your generosity and kindness. It is going to go a long way in our room!","fullyFundedDate":1755778072586,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/9491229/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp484650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452797948247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-newell"},{"teacherId":484650,"projectId":9194930,"letterContent":"What an amazing impact this is already having in my classroom! Being prepared and having all the supplies we need is a game changer. Especially at the beginning of the year when everything is borderline chaotic and crazy! All of the items that I received with this donors choose has helped my classroom run much more smoothly and calmly. We are off to an amazing start and learning and growing every day. I just wanted to say thank you again for your generosity and kindness. It is going to go a long way in our room!","fullyFundedDate":1752751752948,"projectUrl":"project/art-on-a-cart/9194930/","projectTitle":"Art on a Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp484650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452797948247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-newell"},{"teacherId":8337791,"projectId":9339136,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed! My students are now using the new stools for all our art projects. Their small size and lightweight design allow students to easily move around the room, whether it's to grab a new supply or to stand up and get a better look at their work from a distance.\r\n\r\nWith the stools, students can comfortably lean in close to their artwork. They can also easily scoot back or stand up to step away and see their work from a new perspective, which is a crucial part of the creative process. This flexibility wasn't possible with our old, heavy chairs.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stools, their eyes lit up. There were a lot of \"oohs\" and \"aahs,\" and they were excited by the freedom of movement the stools offered. They loved trying them out, and it felt like they were getting a brand new art studio! The initial reaction was one of pure excitement, which translated into a genuine enthusiasm for our first art project using them.\r\n \r\nThank you for donating to help fund this project.","fullyFundedDate":1755721212096,"projectUrl":"project/flexibility-for-the-art-room/9339136/","projectTitle":"Flexibility for the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337791"},{"teacherId":8337791,"projectId":9114778,"letterContent":"Thank you for continuing to support my classroom by funding projects through donors choose. \r\nBecause of your contributions, I was able to replace 10 of my chairs with stools. Students have loved the stools and often try to sit at a table with stools. This has created such flexible seating opportunities in my classroom. \r\nStudents are excited to come to art because of unique opportunities like these, all thanks to the wonderful donors from donorschoose! \r\nStudents have been utilizing the seated desks and find it much more comfortable than a clipboard on the floor.","fullyFundedDate":1746785773563,"projectUrl":"project/flexibility-for-the-art-room/9114778/","projectTitle":"Flexibility for the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337791"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_19231","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":727,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":19231,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Garden City Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Garden City Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-wayne-township/garden-city-elementary-school/19231"}