{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9612496,"projectId":9481308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and for helping bring organization and efficiency to our classroom. Because of your generosity, we now have classroom organization bins and a rainbow rolling cart that are making a real difference in our daily learning.\r\nThe bins make it much easier to store math manipulatives and organize math games for students to use during small group instruction. Having these materials clearly organized and accessible allows students to stay focused, engaged, and independent while working through hands-on math activities.\r\nThe rainbow rolling cart has become an essential tool for preparing our small group reading lessons each week. It allows me to organize materials ahead of time, ensuring that lessons run smoothly and that valuable instructional time is spent teaching rather than searching for supplies.\r\nYour support has helped create a more seamless learning environment where students can transition easily between activities and get the most out of their small group reading and math time. My students and I are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom.\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1757683137874,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage/9481308/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Troiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9612496_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722300071804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9612496"},{"teacherId":4351319,"projectId":9391208,"letterContent":"Returning to kindergarten after more than 20 years was a daunting task. I can't thank my donors enough for helping my classroom start. \r\nThe color spots are on my desk and my assistant's. They provide a space for my children to sit for small group instruction. The tubes are noisy, silly fun. Sometimes they just need something to occupy their hands. I always ask them to explain what they have made. (Instant conversation) \r\nIt is wonderful to see them explore. So much of what they learn comes as the result of exploration. \r\nI'm glad that I am back in Kindergarten. It has changed so much since the 80's. Your generosity continues to make my classroom a better place for my children to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758905590922,"projectUrl":"project/going-to-kindergartenthe-adventure-be/9391208/","projectTitle":"Going to Kindergarten...The Adventure Begins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4351319_orig.jpg?crop=436,436,x31,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566390632853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4351319"},{"teacherId":6685853,"projectId":9375465,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your generous donation. Our kinders love their new colorful pencil cases. It has helped our cubbies look beautiful and organized. They can have no problems finding their pencil cases! They take pride in keeping their cases neat and clean. \r\n\r\nEveryone loves the chair pockets. The colors complement the classroom decor. With your help, they are learning how to keep their supplies organized! The students are able to keep all of their supplies at their seats. It also helps to keep the floor of our room clean since everything has a place to be stored!","fullyFundedDate":1749644870950,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-our-kinders-organizational-skil/9375465/","projectTitle":"Teaching Our Kinders Organizational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tamayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6685853"},{"teacherId":10048891,"projectId":9392625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your contribution has already made a meaningful and visible difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe charging station has brought an incredible sense of organization and calm to our daily routine. Students now have a reliable place to store and charge their devices, which means less time searching for materials and more time focused on learning. It has truly helped create a smoother, more efficient classroom flow.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on learning games have quickly become a favorite part of our day. These activities allow students to practice key skills in a fun, engaging way while also supporting collaboration and problem-solving. They make learning feel exciting and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nYour donation of markers and crayons has opened the door for students to express themselves more freely and confidently. Whether they are drawing, coloring, or designing, these materials help them bring their ideas to life and deepen their understanding through creative exploration.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a powerful impact on both the classroom environment and our students' learning experiences. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755011292212,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-for-success/9392625/","projectTitle":"Setting Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749053065715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048891"},{"teacherId":4351319,"projectId":9485035,"letterContent":"Your donations are allowing my children to learn to play games, take turns, and have fun while learning.\r\nPlay is where young children learn social rules. They learn the give and take. It is more than fun. I rotate through the games with them and play along. I engage them in conversation to make sure they can explain what they are doing. \r\nEvery time I introduce a game, they are excited. They come to see the game and ask questions. Their first question is usually \"how many people can play?\" I make a big deal out of playing with them, upping the excitement.","fullyFundedDate":1758584911659,"projectUrl":"project/play-time-is-learning/9485035/","projectTitle":"Play Time is Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4351319_orig.jpg?crop=436,436,x31,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566390632853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4351319"},{"teacherId":10042611,"projectId":9376125,"letterContent":"My space has really transformed thanks to your help and support! I have organized all of my books by topic. So now when I am planning lessons or working with my students, I can easily access the book(s) I need. This has made my space so much more calming because of the organization materials. The book bins have also added some needed color to my bookshelves!\r\nThe BEST part of this Donors Choose was the calm down posters and resources I have added to my space. I have a dedicated Calm Down corner in my office, including breathing posters, an emotion wheel, and calming strategies. This has allowed a comforting, welcoming area for my students to relax and practice calm down strategies. That has been a huge school wide initiative we have been implementing! Thanks to you, you've aided in my program. :) My students have been so excited to see these posters and new calm down tools. They've really helped with our emotion regulation. We are going to continue to grow and develop lifelong strategies together! I am looking forward to more transformations to my space in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1749645877379,"projectUrl":"project/title-1-social-emotional-resources-for-s/9376125/","projectTitle":"Title 1 Social Emotional Resources for Student Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howsare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748022458642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042611"},{"teacherId":4351319,"projectId":9300422,"letterContent":"My project was well received. Some of my bilingual students were immediately drawn to the travel books. The 1,000 words book is now part of our reference library. \r\n\r\nIt is so rewarding to see my students reach for a book without me saying anything. I was stunned when one child held up one of the travel book and told me about visiting there. \r\n\r\nBilingual children are special. They think and function in two languages, sometimes all at once. Some of them serve as translators for their parents and family members. I make it a point to acknowledge this skill when discussing their strengths. \r\n\r\nNone of this could have happened without donors. Thank you. My children and I are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787230443,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-learners-are-incredible/9300422/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Learners Are Incredible!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4351319_orig.jpg?crop=436,436,x31,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566390632853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4351319"},{"teacherId":9612496,"projectId":8556354,"letterContent":"My students have really been able to manage their emotions by using these playdough mats. They are able to show me how they are feeling and then discuss appropriate ways to manage their emotions. 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