{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your contribution is giving our students tools to explore, create, and grow in ways that make learning joyful and memorable.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and for helping our first graders thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1771007381348,"projectUrl":"project/continuing-to-enhance-our-learning/10058461/","projectTitle":"Continuing to Enhance Our Learning!","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":10058312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and providing art supplies for our first graders. Because of your generosity, our classroom has been filled with creativity, excitement, and most importantly, kindness.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new materials to create special art projects designed to spread joy beyond our classroom walls. One of our favorite projects so far has been making cheerful cards and bright watercolor paintings to share with patients at our local hospital and with members of our community. The students carefully chose uplifting messages, colorful designs, and happy images like rainbows, flowers, and hearts. One special moment was when a student said, \"I want to make mine extra bright so someone who feels sick can feel happy.\" That simple comment truly captured the heart of this project.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new art supplies, their eyes lit up. They were especially excited about the variety of vibrant paints, sturdy paper, and new markers. Many of them immediately began talking about what they could create. There was a real sense of pride knowing that these weren't just art materials—they were tools to help make a difference.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be starting a \"Share the Joy\" community art unit. Students will brainstorm ways art can encourage others and plan collaborative pieces to display in community spaces. We will also focus on writing thoughtful notes to go along with their artwork, tying in literacy skills while practicing empathy and kindness. This project is helping us blend creativity with character education in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn that even at six and seven years old, they have the power to brighten someone's day. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1769721493510,"projectUrl":"project/creating-kindness-through-art/10058312/","projectTitle":"Creating Kindness Through Art","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":9757797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! Because of you, our students now have big magnetic letters that have quickly become one of our most-loved learning tools.\r\n\r\nWe use these magnetic letters throughout the day, especially during our literacy block. Students use them to build words, practice phonics skills, segment and blend sounds, and explore spelling patterns in a hands-on way. Being able to physically move and manipulate the letters has made a huge difference for our young learners, helping abstract reading concepts feel concrete and fun.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these letters bring is contagious—students are eager to participate, collaborate with classmates, and challenge themselves to build new words. Learning feels like play, and engagement has soared as a result. These materials have allowed me to provide more interactive, meaningful instruction and better meet the needs of all learners in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you, DonorsChoose Community, for making such a positive impact on our students' learning and love of literacy. Your kindness and support truly make a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1760222154916,"projectUrl":"project/big-letters-trinkets/9757797/","projectTitle":"Big Letters & Trinkets","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":9532466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom treasure box project! Because of your kindness, my students now have exciting prizes to work toward and look forward to each week.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box is filled with wonderful items like stuffed animals, fun crayon pencils, mini notebooks, and other special little trinkets. These prizes may seem small, but to my students they are a big deal! They bring so much joy and motivation into our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel recognized for their hard work, good choices, and effort. The treasure box has become a meaningful way to celebrate achievements and build excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a more fun and supportive place. Your generosity truly made an impact, and my students and I are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1763598340341,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-trinkets/9532466/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Trinkets","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":10050849,"projectId":9399007,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to give students a new experience! Some of the students who participated in this project had used watercolor paints before, but none of the students were given the opportunity to explore with watercolor. \r\nWe started out with a specific plan (Christmas trees) and after students were taught some guidelines for using watercolor, they were able to go off on their own and experiment. Some students came out with some pretty cool projects and some students came out with brown paper! Regardless of the outcome, they all learned how to manipulate watercolor and were happy with the experience. \r\nOur next opportunity will be to incorporate watercolor and tempera paint sticks!","fullyFundedDate":1757423926651,"projectUrl":"project/experience-art/9399007/","projectTitle":"Experience Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050849"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":9467038,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Our students were lucky to be able to use the puppies to take home to encourage reading. It was so fun for them to adopt their puppy, name their puppy, and create a house for their puppy. They know they must love their puppy, take care of their puppy and most of all...READ to their puppy. The magic that happens through this process is so amazing. With donors like you , I am able to create memories to last a lifetime. I am able to create smiles and joy both for school and reading.Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1756929991829,"projectUrl":"project/reading-puppy/9467038/","projectTitle":"Reading Puppy","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":4879839,"projectId":9395007,"letterContent":"We are using these legos and lego people after we are done with handwriting or name writing. My student were so excited about the legos and most especially the lego guys.\r\n\r\nThe legos allow students to play and create together. The legos have helped students work togerher and learn to share. \r\n\r\nBuilding and working with the legos have also helped students get better at taking the legos apart and build their fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nIn the future, I would love to get more hands on options for students to use, like putty.","fullyFundedDate":1754566322060,"projectUrl":"project/fun-after-work-is-done/9395007/","projectTitle":"Fun After Work Is Done","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":9397238,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Art supplies are hard to come across in elementary schools with so many budget cuts. The art supplies that were donated have given my students the ability to create, express, and explore throughout our school year. Currently we have used the magic beads to start off the school year right. Students have also been able to use the tempera paint sticks to create and draw. It is so fun to see the creates they make. \r\nMy students are so excited when they see \"art\" on our schedule. They can't wait to see what tool we use that day to create a fun activity! The cardstock gives me the opportunity to copy fun crafts on paper to enhance the art. \r\nThank you for supporting the classroom with art supplies. 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