{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10334828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your generosity allows us to bring more hands-on activities and engaging math games into our first-grade classroom. Our students love learning through play, and these resources will give them opportunities to practice important math skills, build problem-solving abilities, and grow in confidence.\r\n\r\nBy making math interactive and fun, we can help our students develop a deeper understanding of new concepts while keeping them excited about learning. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create meaningful learning experiences for our little mathematicians. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789580151225,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-resources/10334828/","projectTitle":"TPT Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10336169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these wonderful snacks! Having snacks available helps ensure our students feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. We know that hungry tummies can make learning difficult, and your generosity helps us meet this important need.\r\n\r\nFrom alphabet cookies that make learning fun to snacks that give students a little extra energy, these items help create a welcoming classroom where every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us start the school year strong!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and helping our little learners grow, learn, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1785334892232,"projectUrl":"project/starting-with-successful-snacks/10336169/","projectTitle":"Starting with Successful Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10195532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these wonderful supplies! Your generosity is helping us teach our students that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. The students are learning to show empathy, compassion, patience, and respect through meaningful projects that brighten the days of others.\r\n\r\nFrom creating encouraging notes and gifts for school staff to sharing kindness with our local hospital and assisted living centers, these supplies are helping our students see the joy that comes from giving to others. We are so grateful for the opportunity to build a classroom where kindness grows and to help our students make a positive impact in our school and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us spread kindness, one small act at a time! Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1779910922334,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-is-our-masterpiece/10195532/","projectTitle":"Kindness Is Our Masterpiece!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":4879839,"projectId":10006671,"letterContent":"We are loving our fine motor and fun materials. The students were so suprised by the punches to use on paper. They also enjoy the heads and pipe cleaners for beading. The tongs are great and are a fun item as well. \r\n\r\nIn the coming weeks, we hope to keep using these materials but more often. Once students finish work or in the mornings for table time we hope to have time for students to use these materials. \r\n\r\nI have already seen the difference these materials are starting to make in my students fine motor skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778098851121,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun-in-kindergarten/10006671/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zerwas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879839"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":10283809,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the classroom. The math station bins and supplies. My students are so lucky to have the organization to help to keep our math station supplies ready to use. The bins are now organized with all the math stations will have currently learned. Students can easily grab a bin and take it to a spot. Within the bin are all the supplies needed to play different math games. My hope is that this will help keep the shelf clean. As my students know, Mrs. Hall does not like messes! I feel as though I will not need to go and clean the math stations. Thank you again for your support! It is going to be a great school year!","fullyFundedDate":1787352087861,"projectUrl":"project/math-station-fun/10283809/","projectTitle":"Math Station Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506538210717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820790"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":10315072,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the classroom with the back to school supplies. Many of the families at my school cannot add school supplies to their budget. I end up buying many out of my own pocket to make sure all students are prepared. The supplies ordered will help many students not feel left out or different. They are able to have the same supplies as their peers. Many of the supplies help students with extra things to do. They are able to use playdoh when they are done with their main work. This helps build hand strength. \r\nThank you for supporting the classroom. Many students came with smiles on their faces! They are ready for a great year (and so am I)! \r\nTHANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1785334892707,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-start/10315072/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506538210717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820790"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10467143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping restock our first-grade classroom! These everyday supplies make such a big difference in helping our students learn, create, and show off their hard work. From practicing new skills with Expo markers to using colorful crayons and displaying their wonderful work, these materials give our students the tools they need to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps ensure every child has the supplies they need to participate, express their creativity, and take pride in their accomplishments. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in our little learners. Thank you for helping make our classroom a wonderful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787352087107,"projectUrl":"project/lets-restock/10467143/","projectTitle":"Let's Restock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":9984147,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with our art enhancements. We used the white bags for our VIP (Very Important Person) Day. VIP day is a day were students invite an adult of their choice (VIP) to school. We rotate through stations that provide fun activities for the child to do with their special adult. We also used many of the items for out VIP day. The wood pieces created an awesome thumbprint heart. With a magnet on the back it added a fun little gift for the VIPs. We used the beads for a special bracelet for the VIP and their child. This fun family engagement day makes everyone smile! We couldn't do this fun day without donors like you! Thank you for supporting education!","fullyFundedDate":1778093364799,"projectUrl":"project/art-enhancements/9984147/","projectTitle":"Art Enhancements","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506538210717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820790"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10181931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our take-home reading bags project! Your generosity is helping my students build a love of reading both at school and at home.\r\n\r\nThese reading bags will give students access to books and literacy activities they can share with their families, helping strengthen reading skills, confidence, and excitement for learning. Many of my students look forward to taking books home, and these materials will make that experience even more meaningful and engaging.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have more opportunities to practice reading, create positive family reading routines, and grow as lifelong learners. Thank you for making such a wonderful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777483979381,"projectUrl":"project/take-home-reading-fun/10181931/","projectTitle":"Take-Home Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10072796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Scholastic News project! Because of your generosity, my students will have access to engaging, high-interest nonfiction articles that help them build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nScholastic News connects classroom learning to the real world and sparks meaningful conversations about current events, science, and community topics. My students are always excited to read each new issue and learn about the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create enthusiastic readers and curious learners. We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our classroom. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1775494455457,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news/10072796/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10304972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping restock our classroom art supplies! Our students are so excited to use the new name labels, paper fans, Play-Doh, and whiteboard erasers. These materials help keep our classroom organized, creative, and engaging every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives students hands-on opportunities to learn, create, and express themselves in meaningful ways. The simple joy on their faces when they see fresh supplies ready for them is incredible.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support for our classroom and our students. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1779719084018,"projectUrl":"project/lets-restock-the-fun/10304972/","projectTitle":"Let’s Restock the Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":10058461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for our first-grade classroom! Your support is helping us enhance learning in so many ways, from art projects to social-emotional lessons and engaging classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWith your gift, we are able to explore new resources that make learning more hands-on and meaningful. Students are excited to try new activities, create colorful art projects, and participate in lessons that help them understand their feelings and build kindness and empathy toward others. One special moment was when a student said, \"I love that we get to make something that helps us practice being kind!\" — it really shows the impact your generosity has on both their learning and their hearts.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to use the gift card to continue adding fresh activities and resources that will support creativity, literacy, and social-emotional growth. 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