{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9547746,"projectId":9634506,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking your time to donate fun supplies to our classroom! Our ELL students work hard learning how to listen, speak, read and write in English.\r\nNow our students can have even more fun since they have a variety of markers to choose from. They love writing, creating and drawing with our bright markers. Now they even have markers with sparkles in them.\r\nOne of my favorite times of celebration is sitting back and watching them create what is special to them!","fullyFundedDate":1758815101322,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-our-hard-work/9634506/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Our Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758422820617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547746"},{"teacherId":9547746,"projectId":9743117,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking your time to donate breakfast bars to our students at Garfield! \r\nAt the beginning of the school year I saw that students with a zero breakfast balance were sent to the office. I walked with and showed Kindergarten students where the office was. Our student would simply say that he/she needed breakfast, our secretary would smile, quietly open her top drawer and handed our student a granola bar. I was happy Garfield had a plan, but I had no idea this was happening so very early in the school year.\r\nI wanted to help and so did you.😀","fullyFundedDate":1758839127000,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-is-needed-every-day/9743117/","projectTitle":"Breakfast is Needed Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758422820617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547746"},{"teacherId":9547746,"projectId":9687274,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking you time to donate new supplies to our classroom.\r\nSharp scissors are the best!! No more dull scissors since we received a nice set of sharp scissors. UNO Is the only game that we have so our students are definitely happy to have a crisp and updated set of UNO. The fun markers are another addition to our classroom supplies. The markers I ordered even have sparkles when writing, drawing and creating cards. \r\nThis brings a smile to my face and reminds me how little things really do add so much excitement!","fullyFundedDate":1758502400063,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-classroom-supplies/9687274/","projectTitle":"Fresh Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758422820617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547746"},{"teacherId":7536047,"projectId":9584055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. I absolutely love how curious, joyful, and creative my kindergarteners are, and your donation will make an immediate and meaningful difference in their learning each day. They come to school with wide eyes and eager hearts—ready to explore, ask questions, and discover the world around them. Your gift helps keep that magic alive.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided—books, bubbles, crayons, and markers—are simple treasures that bring extraordinary moments to our classroom. The butterfly books will enrich our science unit, allowing students to observe, wonder, and truly connect with the life cycle of these amazing creatures. Our bubble breaks will give children much-needed moments to recharge, giggle, and practice teamwork while staying engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nWith glitter crayons, my little artists can add sparkle to their drawings and express themselves in new, exciting ways. The dot markers are already a classroom favorite, offering playful opportunities for stamping, creating, and making their learning come to life on the page.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners are full of wonder, giggles, and big imaginations. Every day, they amaze me with their curiosity and excitement to learn. Your generosity helps nurture that spark—supporting their growth, creativity, and confidence while creating joyful memories that shine just as brightly as they do.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of early learning. Your kindness truly makes our classroom a happier, more inspiring place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1755775624320,"projectUrl":"project/books-bubbles-bright-beginnings/9584055/","projectTitle":"Books, Bubbles & Bright Beginnings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7536047"},{"teacherId":2918772,"projectId":9268403,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! Students have been able to use their 120's chart to help with their math learning. By having the papers laminated, we are able to use dry erase marks to help with hands on learning. They are also able to be reused instead of printing multiple copies. Students are also all able to have a dry erase marker and eraser so it is not an impact to their education due to supplies.\r\n\r\nAll students having the same access to learning tools is so important for their education. We appreciate your support with your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755725838105,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-to-reuse/9268403/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase to Reuse!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flying Hawk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2918772_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669732013974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2918772"},{"teacherId":9547746,"projectId":9739631,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for taking the time to donate to my Clean Clothes project.\r\nI placed Tide by Garfield's cupboard in which students that need food, hygiene items, Tide, etc. can go shopping for what they feel their families need. I also placed Tide by our wash machine at school. This is a place where clothing items are washed right away at school and returned immediately to our students. Another connection to families in needs was our social worker. She was happy to receive Tide that she could give to our families in need of clean clothes, towels, sheets, etc.","fullyFundedDate":1758815100999,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clothes/9739631/","projectTitle":"Clean Clothes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758422820617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547746"},{"teacherId":1475599,"projectId":9778574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to this project! I tried something new this year and got some of my tables lowered to be sat down on the floor. These floor cushions will be great to use! Additionally, social emotional learning and mindfulness are very important this year for my students. They need a lot of additional help in staying regulated and staying in control of their body and staying accountable to their actions.\r\n\r\nI will also be using a chime to get attention when I don't want to use my voice or hand signals.","fullyFundedDate":1760722034311,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-matters/9778574/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schildhauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1475599_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505152930366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danielle-schildhauer"},{"teacherId":1475599,"projectId":9531849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to this project! I tried something new this year and got some of my tables lowered to be sat down on the floor. These floor cushions will be great to use! Additionally, social emotional learning and mindfulness are very important this year for my students. They need a lot of additional help in staying regulated and staying in control of their body and staying accountable to their actions. \r\nI will also be using a chime to get attention when I don't want to use my voice or hand signals.","fullyFundedDate":1758836355593,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-rug/9531849/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schildhauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1475599_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505152930366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danielle-schildhauer"},{"teacherId":5234246,"projectId":9267162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project \"Headphones to the Rescue\"! It has been absolutely wonderful for each and everyone of my students to have headphones to use with their chromebooks for various learning activities. \r\nMy students use these headphones daily. They have a variety of things to do on their chromebooks from math to reading. Their favorite is listening to stories online from their favorite authors. It has been so nice for me as well, to have a much quietier classroom, while I am working with small groups and they are completing their tasks that need to be done online. \r\nAgain, I am so grateful that this project was funded. It is so appreciated! THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1755708271923,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-the-rescue/9267162/","projectTitle":"Headphones to the Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lamoreux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5234246"},{"teacherId":8844586,"projectId":9178946,"letterContent":"When our classroom received the snacks you helped provide, it made an immediate difference for my students. We use them every day as a way to make sure everyone has the energy and focus they need to learn. A specific moment that stood out was during our math rotations: one student who normally struggles to stay engaged was able to grab a snack and then worked through the entire activity with a new level of concentration.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the snack basket. Many of them asked, \"Are these really for us?\" and their faces lit up when I explained that thanks to generous donors, we now had snacks to fuel our learning. For some, it felt like a huge relief to know they could count on something to eat when they needed it.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our class is continuing to build strong learning habits, and having snacks available means students can focus on their reading groups, writing projects, and hands-on science lessons without distraction from hunger. Your support has truly given us the foundation for better focus, more participation, and a more positive classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746785620819,"projectUrl":"project/food-is-fuel/9178946/","projectTitle":"Food is Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8844586"},{"teacherId":2918772,"projectId":9234584,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of new books to our classroom! Each day this month I have been able to introduce a few books and add them to our classroom library. They have encouraged joy in our classroom when it is time to read.\r\n\r\nStudents have had the chance to read with a classmate because we have multiple books. Everyday, we have independent reading time for 20 minutes. Giving students the choice of books has allowed them to have success while reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again supporting reading in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746453263552,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9234584/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flying Hawk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2918772_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669732013974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2918772"},{"teacherId":7536047,"projectId":9318979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom! Your contribution has brought both joy and practicality to our daily routines in so many ways.\r\n\r\nThe fruit snacks and cookie treats have been such a hit with my young learners — they light up with excitement when we celebrate positive leader behaviors together. These special treats have helped make our celebrations extra meaningful and motivating for the children.\r\n\r\nThe Ziplock bags have also been incredibly useful for organizing classroom activities, storing game pieces, and keeping materials ready for learning. And the white paper bags have made our popcorn parties and other celebration snacks so much easier to prepare and serve — the children absolutely love getting their own special bag during these fun moments!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in helping create a positive and joyful classroom community. 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