{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Green Acres Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2419107,"projectId":10245949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to this project. It was the first week of school last week and we already used the sharpies that you provided. The other types of pens will be so instrumental in the art room. When in a single day there might be up to 150 students in the art room we go through supplies quick. \r\n\r\nFor our first project, students designed their portfolios by learning how to write their name in bubble or block lettering. With sharpies they added types of lines in each letter and then added color. They turned out beautiful. \r\n\r\nDonor's Choose is an amazing resource for public educators. With out Donor's Choose my art program would look much different. Thank you for being a part of the Donor's Choose community.","fullyFundedDate":1781189820295,"projectUrl":"project/pens-draw-create-art/10245949/","projectTitle":"Pens! Draw! Create! Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2419107_orig.png?crop=907,908,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660062424096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2419107"},{"teacherId":2419107,"projectId":9931812,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how grateful the students and I are for your donations and help in getting this grant filled. The Donors Choose program is so very crucial to my ability to provide a rich experience to the students in the art room. \r\n\r\nPainting materials, like the ones in this grant, are used very quickly when hundreds of students share them. These tempera cakes are holding up great though. I hope to get a few years out of them. \r\n\r\nThe art room is not just a place where we learn skills, methods, and art history. It is a place where students get to use their imaginations and create. Having a variety of materials adds to our ability to stretch that creativity. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our program.","fullyFundedDate":1766458535615,"projectUrl":"project/art-materials-for-young-artists/9931812/","projectTitle":"Art Materials for Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilpin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2419107_orig.png?crop=907,908,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660062424096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2419107"},{"teacherId":3630990,"projectId":9879458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the new headphone technology for my 4th grade classroom. These headphones have made a meaningful difference in helping students access their reading and math lessons. Many of my students benefit from audio supports, and the improved sound quality allows them to clearly hear directions, listen to digital texts, and follow along with instructional videos. As a result, students are more confident working independently and are better able to stay focused and engaged during learning activities.\r\n\r\nIn addition to reading and math, the headphones have enriched learning opportunities across other subjects. Students are now able to fully participate in art lessons that include guided instruction and creative digital tools, allowing them to explore and express their creativity more effectively. The headphones have also provided improved access to social studies content, including interactive videos and virtual learning experiences that bring historical topics to life. We truly appreciate your support in helping create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762840668981,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-learn/9879458/","projectTitle":"Listen and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630990_orig.jpg?crop=423,423,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634841890093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3630990"},{"teacherId":10331467,"projectId":9858284,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our \"Sensory Supports for an Inclusive Learning Environment\" project. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a space where every student, regardless of their sensory needs, can feel regulated, safe, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of the sensory fidgets, puzzles, kinetic sand, tactile tiles and noise-canceling headphones, I have seen a remarkable shift in student engagement. For many of my students, the classroom environment can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having these dedicated tools allows them to seek the sensory input they need to stay focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who previously struggled with transitions, now uses the weighted stuffy sloth to help find their calm before starting new tasks. This project has given my students more than just materials; it has given them a sense of dignity and control over their own learning process. 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We can also stack them away for vacuum day! The stools are the perfect size and not too heavy for students to move around easily. \r\nRecently, students have begun to \"borrow\" a stool if they want to work at a friend's desk! They have become part of our classroom! \r\nThanks again for helping me help my students!\r\nLisa Rispaud","fullyFundedDate":1758593768532,"projectUrl":"project/who-needs-help-with-/9694796/","projectTitle":"Who Needs Help With ...?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rispaud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7635717_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x134,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605064813485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7635717"},{"teacherId":195718,"projectId":9475684,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our donors for providing the materials needed to start the school year off right. Thanks to your support, our third-grade students have learned valuable organization strategies. They are now proudly keeping their materials organized and accessing their supplies efficiently.\r\n\r\nEqually important, having consistent materials for every student helps create a more equitable learning environment. In a community with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring all students have access to the same supplies promotes fairness, reduces stigma, and fosters a sense of belonging. Your contributions make it possible for every child to start the school year on equal footing—thank you for supporting both learning and equity in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping our students grow into independent and responsible learners. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1753934999401,"projectUrl":"project/organization-skills-are-life-skills/9475684/","projectTitle":"Organization Skills are Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp195718_orig.jpg?crop=1491,1491,x0,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661134285957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tgilbert"},{"teacherId":195718,"projectId":9349641,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your support in making our science and art rotations so enriching and memorable. Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to purchase materials for our school garden, allowing students to work alongside their big or little buddies in hands-on, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThrough these experiences, students not only explored science and art concepts—they got their hands dirty, created with care, and brought home something they proudly made themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1752768932718,"projectUrl":"project/little-big-buddies-explore-the-garden/9349641/","projectTitle":"Little & Big Buddies Explore the Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp195718_orig.jpg?crop=1491,1491,x0,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661134285957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tgilbert"},{"teacherId":2917729,"projectId":9453703,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your very generous donation! The supplies we received have been so helpful and added enrichment to our curriculum. Without donations such as yours my students would not be able to make the most of their time in second grade.\r\n\r\nThe books started our year off with some fresh new read alouds. Since I looped up with my first graders to second grade this year it meant a lot to the students to be introduced to some fun new first week experiences. We use our journals consistently throughout the week and the line size and picture space are perfect for second graders. Finally, the headphones are just what I've been needing for so long. We have not had any problems with a single pair since the first week of school nearly two month ago. What a success! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and making a positive. difference in my second graders lives.","fullyFundedDate":1752961182263,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-minds-and-full-pages-help-stock/9453703/","projectTitle":"\"Quiet Minds and Full Pages– Help Stock Our Classroom!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2917729_orig.jpg?crop=865,866,x0,y207&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594958060474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2917729"},{"teacherId":2419107,"projectId":9195053,"letterContent":"I am humbled by your generous donations that made this project possible. These materials will support rich student learning for years to come. \r\n\r\nThe materials in this project are being used in my three art rooms across an elementary district. The project focused on watercolor materials. As you can see from the attached photos we have already put these materials to use. \r\n\r\nWatercolor is a perfect medium for teaching painted skills to young learners. Everything from brush use, painting techniques, to color mixing can be taught with water color. \r\n\r\nAlso in this grant were materials like new glue containers and gallon glue refill jugs that we really needed. Students go through materials fast in the art room. 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