{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George W Floyd Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9861608,"projectId":10245812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to my classroom. Scholastic News has had a positive impact on my fourth-graders by helping them build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills while learning about real-world events and topics. The engaging articles, colorful visuals, and interactive activities spark curiosity and encourage meaningful classroom discussions. Scholastic News also helps students make connections between what they are learning and the world around them, making learning more relevant, enjoyable, and engaging for all learners. Many of them are not exposed to things given the demographic of our area so I try to find different ways to help broaden their outlook on things and knowledge of things. Scholastic News is a great resource that helps me do this. Again, thank you so much for your generosity to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785165541601,"projectUrl":"project/magazines-for-fourth-grade/10245812/","projectTitle":"Magazines for Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9861608"},{"teacherId":9503582,"projectId":10298068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your support allowed me to purchase a classroom décor bundle, first-day-of-school resources, and other engaging materials to help create a welcoming and enriching learning environment for my fourth-grade students.\r\n\r\nThe classroom décor bundle included helpful math posters, such as multiplication skip-counting charts and number talk posters, that we refer to daily during our math lessons. These visual aids help students build confidence, make connections, and have resources they can use independently as they work through challenging concepts. I was also able to purchase first-day-of-school activities and additional resources that help make learning more engaging and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I love finding ways to make our classroom a place where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. Your generosity helped me provide resources that will benefit my students throughout the school year and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my classroom and helping me provide my students with meaningful learning experiences. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1781717872210,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-through-engaging-reso/10298068/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning Through Engaging Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503582_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775736283568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503582"},{"teacherId":9861608,"projectId":10101591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Having snack donations made to my class has a positive impact on students by ensuring they have access to food throughout the school day. These donations help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. They also support families who may be experiencing financial challenges and promote a caring, supportive classroom environment. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to participate in lessons, engage with their classmates, and succeed academically. Snack donations are a simple but meaningful way to show students that their well-being matters.","fullyFundedDate":1774413937803,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-fourth-grade/10101591/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9861608"},{"teacherId":9861608,"projectId":9880879,"letterContent":"Books have a powerful impact on fourth graders because they help students develop stronger reading skills, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and a love for learning. Giving them books that they love to read is always my goal. We want them to read a variety of things but having titles they find interesting is a huge help with this. Regular opportunities to read independently also help students build confidence and become more engaged readers. Being able to have a large book collection in my classroom is very important to me so that my students have many reading options. \r\nLCD writing tablets provide students with an engaging and reusable way to practice writing, spelling, vocabulary, math problems, and classroom activities without using large amounts of paper. They encourage students to actively participate because they can quickly write, solve, erase, and try again without worrying about making mistakes. These tablets are especially useful for quick checks for understanding, brainstorming, responding to comprehension questions, and practicing new skills. By combining books with LCD writing tablets, students have opportunities to both develop their literacy skills through reading and demonstrate their understanding through hands-on writing and practice. They are also a fun way for them to practice their learning. Thank you again for your generous donation. Being able to get these new things for my students has been very important to me and with your help it was made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772281138726,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-recess-items/9880879/","projectTitle":"Books and Recess Items.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9861608"},{"teacherId":9503582,"projectId":10170753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our students. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide our students with a special snack celebration after completing state testing. State testing requires a great deal of focus, perseverance, and determination, and our students worked incredibly hard each day. We wanted to recognize their efforts and remind them how proud we are of all they accomplished.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they saw the snacks waiting for them. After several days of testing, being able to enjoy chips, gummies, Cheez-Its, and juice pouches with their classmates was a simple but meaningful way to celebrate their hard work. The smiles on their faces and the excitement in the room made it clear just how much this gesture meant to them. More importantly, it helped our students feel seen, valued, and appreciated for the effort they put forth throughout the testing process.\r\n\r\nAs we finish the school year, we are continuing to build on the growth our students have made both academically and personally. They are completing end-of-year activities, reflecting on their accomplishments, and preparing for the next step in their educational journey. Your support helped create a positive and encouraging experience during a challenging time, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate their resilience, hard work, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778600267199,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-after-state-testing/10170753/","projectTitle":"Snacks for After State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503582_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775736283568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503582"},{"teacherId":2728673,"projectId":10129488,"letterContent":"The snack project had a positive impact on both student learning and classroom morale. 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