{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gordon School","outOfStateSupporters":49.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":332016,"projectId":10496254,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful we are for your generous support! Each day that a delivery arrived, the energy in our third-grade classroom was electric. As we opened each box together, the students gasped and cheered. In total, your support brought us over 70 brand-new books which includes an amazing blend of fiction, nonfiction, and popular chapter books that immediately sparked a love for reading across our entire room.\r\n\r\n Our new books are now a centerpiece of daily learning, especially in our alternative seating areas. Each day students can be found curled up in our bean bag chair or stretched out in our book nook immersed in a good book. Even students who were previously reluctant or uninterested in reading, are now eagerly reaching for chapter books. \r\n\r\n Students constantly burst with excitement to share new facts they learned from the nonfiction books and recommend their favorite chapter book series to classmates. Thank you for opening up new worlds for our third graders and instilling a lifelong love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1790812898843,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-one-chapter-at-a-time/10496254/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, One Chapter At a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gisselman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp332016_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726695730078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/332016"},{"teacherId":3640368,"projectId":10311572,"letterContent":"My students got so excited when our boxes arrived! As we unpacked each material I explained where they came from and how generous you were!\r\n\r\nWe have since used the dry erase boards and markers for math, phonics, spelling, whole group, small group, and everything in between! My students love using these instead of paper because their hands don't seem to get as tired. They love using the different colors as well. Our headphones have been fantastic! A few students at the beginning of the year did not have headphones, and they were able to use these when needed. Some of the students' headphones broke and it was wonderful to be able to hand them a pair to use. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support! You have truly helped make our classroom a great place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786990892766,"projectUrl":"project/plugged-in-for-learning-success/10311572/","projectTitle":"Plugged in for Learning Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monte Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3640368_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467746754745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3640368"},{"teacherId":10303140,"projectId":10485324,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity! My students were so excited to open their packages together, and they have been paying remarkably close attention to their reading ever since. A few of the new books even feature a character with my name, so every time they spot it, they proudly run up to show me.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to watch their enthusiasm grow; they now choose to read during silent reading, brain breaks, and even indoor recess. When we unboxed The Bad Guys books and the Minecraft graphic novels, the room erupted with excitement. I was especially surprised and delighted to see both the boys and girls eagerly diving into The Baby-Sitters Club series equally.\r\n\r\nThe students were also thrilled to help me build our new bookshelf, eager to get it ready to display their new library. Personally, I want to thank you so much for the 3-drawer storage unit—it has been a lifesaver for organizing my flair pens, permanent markers, and regular markers. Your support has truly transformed our classroom reading culture!","fullyFundedDate":1791566212554,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-reading/10485324/","projectTitle":"Leveling up our Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303140_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786649116728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303140"},{"teacherId":10303140,"projectId":10235604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing me to set up my classroom! The Velcro dots came in handy for hanging items on the wall as well as the lockers. The scissors and glue arrived just in time for back-to-school, especially for students who cannot afford their own supplies.\r\n\r\nThis year, my students have really been enjoying the classroom library, particularly all the new chapter books. When they first saw the collection, their faces lit up! I even had a student finish one of the new books in a single day and ask to take it home to re-read it. The students recently wrote about what they are looking forward to in second grade, and many said they are excited about reading more books on the carpet.","fullyFundedDate":1779371026445,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers/10235604/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303140_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786649116728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303140"},{"teacherId":10303140,"projectId":9795976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project; it truly means the world to both my students and me. I cannot begin to express the impact your generosity has had.\r\n\r\nIt is amazing to see my students choosing to keep their new chapter books in their desks and opting to read them over screen time. Having current, popular titles like The Baby-Sitters Club and The Bad Guys has sparked a genuine excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nWhether they are sitting together to draw during free time or using the glue sticks to craft masks and costumes at recess, the students are constantly using these supplies. They even remarked that opening the boxes \"felt like Christmas!\"\r\n\r\nThe new stools have allowed us to expand our small-group learning at the kidney table and even let more friends join in on our \"Lunch with the Teacher\" reward. From the glue sticks fueling recess craft projects to the rolling stool that helps me navigate the room, every single item is being put to great use. We can't thank you enough! Thank you for making our classroom a more productive and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769192028541,"projectUrl":"project/lets-continue-to-grow-readers/9795976/","projectTitle":"Let’s Continue to Grow Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303140_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786649116728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303140"},{"teacherId":9719815,"projectId":9277710,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our first graders will end the year with something truly special—their very own Learning & Memory Books that celebrate how far they've come. These keepsakes give my students a chance to reflect on their growth, recognize their accomplishments, and take pride in the progress they've made throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does more than provide materials—it builds confidence, sparks joy, and helps each child see themselves as successful learners. The excitement on their faces as they add their favorite memories, pictures, and achievements has been priceless. These books are something they will hold onto long after first grade, reminding them of their hard work and the caring adults who believed in them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create such meaningful moments for my students. 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