{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garretson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5328272,"projectId":10300360,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought ancient history to life in our sixth-grade classroom! These nine picture books are becoming valuable resources as my students explore the remarkable civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India.\r\n\r\nWe are using the books during whole-class read-alouds and group readings, partner discussions, historical inquiry activities, and writing assignments connected to each civilization. The rich illustrations and engaging storytelling allow students to visualize what life was like thousands of years ago and develop a deeper understanding of concepts such as government, religion, geography, trade, inventions, and cultural traditions.\r\n\r\nAs we study ancient Egypt, students will use these stories to better understand the role of pharaohs and the importance of the Nile River. When learning about Mesopotamia, the books will help students explore important contributions such as writing, laws, and early systems of government. Our study of ancient India will give students opportunities to examine cultural, religious, and social traditions while developing an appreciation for the diversity of human experiences throughout history.\r\n\r\nThese books have also strengthened learning beyond social studies. Students are building academic vocabulary, practicing comprehension, engaging in meaningful conversations, and using evidence from texts to support their thinking. The stories provide an accessible entry point for complex historical concepts and encourage students to ask questions, make connections, and think critically.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources are helping my students see history as more than a collection of dates and facts. They are beginning to understand the people, ideas, achievements, and traditions that shaped ancient civilizations and continue to influence our world today.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping make learning engaging, meaningful, and memorable. Your generosity is giving my students the opportunity to explore ancient civilizations through the power of storytelling while developing a deeper appreciation for the many cultures that have shaped human history. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1783343234775,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud-adventures-mesopotamia-egyp/10300360/","projectTitle":"Read-Aloud Adventures: Mesopotamia, Egypt & India","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5328272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716871831512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328272"},{"teacherId":5328272,"projectId":10300256,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom! My students are naturally curious, imaginative, and eager to understand the world around them. They love asking questions, making connections, and discovering how people lived long ago. These seven picture books are helping us transform our first two social studies units—Becoming a Historian and Pre-History—into engaging, memorable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are using the books as read-alouds and discussion tools as students learn to think like historians. As we investigate early humans, artifacts, cave paintings, migration, tools, survival, and the development of communities, the stories give students a visual and accessible way to connect with concepts that can otherwise feel distant and abstract.\r\n\r\nThe books have also sparked thoughtful conversations and encouraged students to ask deeper questions about the evidence historians use to understand the past. Students are making connections between the stories, historical artifacts, and what they are learning in class, strengthening both their comprehension and critical-thinking skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these books have helped create a classroom where history feels alive, relevant, and exciting. Instead of simply memorizing facts, students are beginning to see themselves as historians—observing clues, asking questions, forming ideas, and supporting their thinking with evidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us build a love of learning from the very beginning of the school year. Your generosity has provided resources that will continue to inspire curiosity, meaningful discussion, and a deeper understanding of the world we inherited from those who came before us.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students discover that history is not just something we read about—it is a story we investigate and bring to life together!","fullyFundedDate":1783343244215,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-a-historian-read-alouds/10300256/","projectTitle":"Becoming a Historian Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5328272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716871831512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328272"},{"teacherId":1331827,"projectId":10255703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera Bundle to our fifth-grade classroom. Your kindness has given my students a unique way to capture the moments that make learning meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nThroughout the school year, we will use the camera to document collaborative STEM challenges, multicultural projects, writing celebrations, classroom transformations, and other special milestones. Watching students eagerly gather for a photo after completing a difficult engineering challenge or proudly displaying their published writing has been truly heartwarming. The instant photographs will become treasured keepsakes that remind students of how much they have accomplished together.","fullyFundedDate":1778002515196,"projectUrl":"project/instant-memories-creativity-and-learni/10255703/","projectTitle":"Instant Memories, Creativity, and Learning in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maestra Madrid-Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1331827_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734906350341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbmadrid"},{"teacherId":5328272,"projectId":9910880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! Your generosity has had an immediate impact on my students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers resources have transformed the way my students learn by providing engaging digital and hands-on activities that are easy to access through Google Classroom. My students are excited to use interactive lessons and differentiated activities that meet them where they are. They especially enjoy the variety of games, task cards, and digital practice that make learning feel fun while reinforcing important skills.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional learning resources have sparked meaningful classroom conversations, while the guided reading and math materials have helped students strengthen essential academic skills in engaging ways. Because these ready-made, high-quality resources save valuable planning time, I can spend more time working directly with my students and providing the personalized support they deserve.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and helping create meaningful learning experiences for every student. Your generosity is making a lasting difference, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773952081856,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-card/9910880/","projectTitle":"TpT Gift Card","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5328272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716871831512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328272"},{"teacherId":5328272,"projectId":10120603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Bring the Ancient Greek Olympics to Life! Your generosity helped transform our classroom into an engaging, hands-on learning environment where history truly came alive for our students.\r\n\r\nUsing the new resources, our 6th graders participated in their very own Ancient Greek Olympics as part of our social studies unit on Ancient Greece. Students competed in team challenges inspired by the original Olympic Games while learning about Greek culture, city-states, and traditions. The country string flags added a meaningful visual element to lunch benches by helping students connect the ancient Olympic spirit to the worldwide traditions we still celebrate today.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, the classroom erupted with excitement. Many students immediately began asking questions about when the games would begin and how the activities connected to Ancient Greece. It was incredible to watch students cheering each other on, encouraging teammates, and fully immersing themselves in the experience.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment happened during the three-legged races. Students quickly realized that success depended less on speed and more on communication, patience, and teamwork. After the races, we reflected as a class about how the Olympic Games were not only about athletic ability, but also about perseverance, cooperation, and honor. Those discussions became some of the most meaningful conversations in our unit.\r\n\r\nYour support gave our students an unforgettable educational experience that blended movement, collaboration, and history in a way they will remember for years to come. Thank you for helping us create joyful, meaningful learning opportunities for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778019744620,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-ancient-greek-olympics-to-life/10120603/","projectTitle":"Bring the Ancient Greek Olympics to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5328272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716871831512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328272"},{"teacherId":5328272,"projectId":10092500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Journey to Mount Olympus: Percy Jackson & the Olympians Set. Your generosity has made a tremendous impact on our classroom, and our students have absolutely fallen in love with these books!\r\n\r\nThe Percy Jackson series has done so much more than simply encourage students to read—it has sparked curiosity, imagination, and meaningful learning. Through the novel, students are building important literacy skills such as analyzing character development, identifying themes, making predictions, and citing textual evidence to support their thinking. The books have also opened the door for rich discussions about Greek mythology, symbolism, perseverance, friendship, and bravery. Students are excited to connect ancient myths to modern storytelling, which has made learning feel engaging and relevant.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become an experience students genuinely look forward to each day. During independent reading time, students are completely immersed in the stories—many are so captivated that they groan when it is time to stop reading! We have lively class discussions where students debate which god cabin they would belong to, predict plot twists, and compare characters' choices to real-life situations. Students who were once hesitant readers are now asking to borrow the next book in the series before they even finish the current one.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create joyful, meaningful learning experiences for my students. Thank you for giving them books that inspire adventure, encourage imagination, and help them discover the power of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1771021951034,"projectUrl":"project/journey-to-mount-olympus-percy-jackson/10092500/","projectTitle":"Journey to Mount Olympus: Percy Jackson & the Olympians Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5328272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716871831512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328272"},{"teacherId":9289455,"projectId":10093300,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our library has become an even more engaging space where students are excited to explore nonfiction. The I Am series has quickly become a favorite, drawing in readers who may not have picked up a nonfiction book before. These texts help students build important skills like identifying main ideas, making connections, and understanding how real people overcame challenges. They also support vocabulary development and strengthen comprehension in a way that feels meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nIn the library, reading looks like students eagerly browsing shelves, recommending books to friends, and asking for the next title in the series. Many of our Gators come in already knowing which person they want to learn about next. I've seen students who were hesitant readers become more confident because these books feel relatable and just right for their level. Some even return books quickly, not because they didn't like them, but because they are ready for the next one in the series.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a space where curiosity is growing and reading feels exciting and personal. These books are not just being checked out, they are being talked about, shared, and truly enjoyed. Thank you for helping our students see themselves in stories of real people and for supporting a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773430480293,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-a-reader-building-inspiration-with/10093300/","projectTitle":"I Am a Reader: Building Inspiration With Brad Meltzer Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9289455_orig.png?crop=301,301,x57,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697050660461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gators2024"},{"teacherId":7555300,"projectId":10158794,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donation of six new chess sets. It has been a joy to watch the students' faces light up as they open the boards each day. These sets have quickly become the highlight of our enrichment periods, providing ways to challenge the students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is doing far more than just providing a game. We see students huddled together, intently focused and building new friendships!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and this group of dedicated kids!","fullyFundedDate":1773834782682,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-and-learn/10158794/","projectTitle":"Let's Play and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7555300_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638035226062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frink"},{"teacherId":9567337,"projectId":9771851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the caps and gowns for our kindergarten graduation. Your generosity helped make this milestone feel truly special for our students. Seeing them proudly dressed for their big moment created memories that they—and we—will cherish for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour support means a lot to our classroom and our school community. Because of donors like you, our students are able to celebrate important achievements and feel recognized for their hard work.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for helping make this day so meaningful for our young graduates.","fullyFundedDate":1765251460185,"projectUrl":"project/honor-our-kindergators/9771851/","projectTitle":"Honor Our Kindergators!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Senier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567337_orig.jpg?crop=1408,1408,x1140,y1047&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722050924843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567337"},{"teacherId":9289455,"projectId":10041406,"letterContent":"This project has helped transform our library into a vibrant space where reading connects to culture, curiosity, and inclusion. Through the new Lunar New Year books, students are building comprehension skills, expanding vocabulary, and learning to make connections between stories and real-world traditions. The decorations have made a big difference too, creating an inviting atmosphere that immediately sparks excitement and encourages students to explore the displays and pick up a book.\r\n\r\nReading in our library looks like students browsing with interest, sharing what they've learned with friends, and asking thoughtful questions about traditions, symbols, and celebrations. Some students are especially thrilled to see their cultures represented, while others are eager to learn something new. It's been wonderful to watch the combination of books and decorations create energy, conversation, and a deeper love of reading in the library.","fullyFundedDate":1770735830914,"projectUrl":"project/explore-lunar-new-year-traditions-throug/10041406/","projectTitle":"Explore Lunar New Year Traditions Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9289455_orig.png?crop=301,301,x57,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697050660461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gators2024"},{"teacherId":9289455,"projectId":10034312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library and our Gator readers. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to books they have been eagerly waiting to read. Seeing their excitement when a new book arrives in the library is truly special.\r\n\r\nReading time in our library is filled with students exploring new stories, recommending books to friends, and building confidence as readers. Series like Dork Diaries are especially powerful because they hook students into reading and motivate them to keep turning pages. As students follow the characters and stories from book to book, they strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and reading stamina in a natural and enjoyable way.\r\n\r\nSeveral of our reluctant readers have already shown excitement about these books. The humor, illustrations, and diary format make the stories relatable and approachable, helping students see that reading can be fun. Your support is helping create a library where every student can find a book they love and feel proud to call themselves a reader.","fullyFundedDate":1770735830885,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-gators-get-the-full-dork-dia/10034312/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Gators Get the Full Dork Diaries Series","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9289455_orig.png?crop=301,301,x57,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697050660461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gators2024"},{"teacherId":1331827,"projectId":9895795,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for supporting our project, \"STEM Bricks for Bright Minds: Learning Strong on Rainy Days!\" Your generosity brought hands-on STEM learning directly into the hands of my students, and the excitement has been incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom now has Gemmicc Magnetic Tiles, Playmags 150-piece Magnetic Tiles, Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods sets, and the IQ Builder STEM construction kit. 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