{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Incline Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2396924,"projectId":10280653,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of your generosity! We are using the Slumberkins books and plush companions during morning meetings, read-alouds, and throughout the day to support social-emotional learning. After reading a story, students often hold the matching plush while we discuss feelings and strategies. One meaningful moment happened after a lesson about coping with big emotions. One student chose to hold the plush and shared how they were feeling with the class. This encouraged other students to open up as well, creating a safe and supportive space for everyone to express themselves.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately excited and drawn to the soft, comforting plush animals. They were eager to explore each character and quickly began asking questions about what each one represented. Many students wanted to hold them right away and were excited to connect the plush to the stories and feelings we talk about in class. Their excitement made it clear these tools would become a meaningful part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students are to continue exploring these resources and using them more independently throughout the day. As they become more familiar with the stories and characters, they will begin applying the language and strategies to real-life situations, such as managing strong emotions or solving conflicts with peers. I will continue encouraging students to choose the tools that best support them and to share their thinking, helping them build confidence and deepen their understanding of their emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1778649106793,"projectUrl":"project/cuddly-companions-for-big-emotions/10280653/","projectTitle":"Cuddly Companions for Big Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2396924_orig.jpg?crop=2354,2354,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778641027849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-williams4"},{"teacherId":2396924,"projectId":10249536,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generosity! We are using these materials daily during learning centers and choice time to support hands-on, play-based learning. Students build with Magna-Tiles and LEGO bricks, explore spatial relationships, and work together to solve problems. One memorable moment was when a small group of students worked collaboratively to build a \"zoo\" using the magnetic tiles and animal sets. They planned where each animal would go, adjusted their structures when they didn't work the first time, and encouraged one another until they successfully completed their design. It was a powerful example of teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance in action.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were incredibly excited and eager to explore. Their eyes lit up when they saw the Magna-Tiles, puzzles, and building sets, and they immediately began asking to use them. There was a lot of enthusiasm, curiosity, and joy as they began building and sharing their ideas with one another. It was clear right away that these materials would become a favorite part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students are to continue exploring these materials and discovering new ways to use them. As they become more familiar with the puzzles, building sets, and play-based tools, they are beginning to use them more creatively and independently. I will encourage students to try new ideas, experiment with different designs, and build on their previous creations. Through ongoing exploration, they will continue to develop their problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity while gaining confidence as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778038168883,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-at-play/10249536/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds At Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2396924_orig.jpg?crop=2354,2354,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778641027849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-williams4"},{"teacherId":2396924,"projectId":10047018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has granted my kindergarten students access to hands-on phonics materials that are already transforming our reading instruction.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. The mirrors were an instant favorite! Students eagerly picked them up, looked at their reflections, and began experimenting with sounds right away. There were smiles, laughter, and lots of \"Look at my mouth!\" moments as they noticed how their lips and tongues move to make different sounds. The phonics kits have been an absolute game changer! Students are so engaged and excited during phonics instruction. Their enthusiasm has set such a positive tone and made learning feel fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping my students see, hear, and feel how language works. They are becoming more confident in their ability to segment and blend and accurately recognize sound/symbol relationships. Most importantly, they are beginning to see themselves as readers. We can't thank you enough for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778027747648,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-one-sound-at-a-time/10047018/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, One Sound at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2396924_orig.jpg?crop=2354,2354,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778641027849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-williams4"},{"teacherId":2396924,"projectId":10132175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that meet them where they are as readers, writers, mathematicians, and community members.\r\n\r\nThe classroom printer funded through this project has already made a meaningful difference. I am now able to create clear visual supports and anchor charts that promote independence, print graphic organizers and writing tools that help students organize their thinking, and prepare hands‑on center materials that keep learning engaging and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been extending learning beyond the classroom. With the ability to print take‑home activities and family communication resources, I can strengthen home‑school partnerships and give families concrete ways to support learning at home. Many of my students benefit greatly from having printed reference tools they can revisit, and this printer allows me to meet that need consistently.","fullyFundedDate":1772923997831,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-print-shop/10132175/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Print Shop","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2396924_orig.jpg?crop=2354,2354,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778641027849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-williams4"},{"teacherId":10414192,"projectId":10046247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our elementary school with an Opal ice machine. This donation has already made a meaningful impact on our ability to care for our students.\r\nPreviously, we had to leave the clinic and go to another part of the school to make more ice packs, which took valuable time away from student care. Now, having an ice machine directly in the clinic allows us to respond quickly and efficiently when students are injured or in pain.\r\nAdditionally, the small, soft ice cubes produced by this machine are especially beneficial. They mold comfortably to injuries, making ice packs more effective and much more comfortable for students to use. Our previous ice packs were stored in freezers, which often froze into hard ice balls and were difficult or unpleasant for students to use. These ice packs are practical, flexible and easily utilized by students when they truly need them.\r\nThis machine has also helped us reduce unnecessary back and forth trips and streamline our workflow, allowing us to spend more time focusing on our student needs, health and comfort. \r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for supporting our school community through DonorsChoose. You kindness has directly improved the care we are able to provide every day, and our students benefit from it in very real ways.","fullyFundedDate":1769127433362,"projectUrl":"project/i-scream-you-scream-these-kids-need-an/10046247/","projectTitle":"I Scream, You Scream These Kids Need an Ice Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414192"},{"teacherId":8108104,"projectId":10002337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our art project! Because of you, my students were able to use real art materials to create an exciting picture of an exploding volcano. Your donation brought learning to life as students explored colors, textures, and creative expression while connecting art to science.\r\nThe joy on their faces as they painted flowing lava and billowing smoke said it all. This project helped build confidence, creativity, and excitement for learning—and it would not have been possible without your kindness and generosity.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students. Thank you for making our classroom a more creative and inspiring place!\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nPatty Franklin\r\n& Grateful Students","fullyFundedDate":1768440303786,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-with-stem/10002337/","projectTitle":"Creativity With Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108104"},{"teacherId":8107969,"projectId":9993693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the grant that gave us our new supplies for the music classroom. Some items have been used regularly and others will be used later this spring.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to see that they could play their bucket drums with real sticks instead of old beat-up dowels covered in tape. They started taking more pride and ownership taking care of their instruments.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have helped streamline our centers and provided students with an opportunity to share their thoughts anonymously so there's been much more engagement in discussion.","fullyFundedDate":1768176564991,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-music-playing/9993693/","projectTitle":"Keep the Music Playing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Righellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107969"},{"teacherId":9356047,"projectId":10001148,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project. Your support directly enhances the learning environment and helps ensure that every student has access to high‑quality materials. I appreciate your commitment to education and your willingness to invest in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to Storyworks, a resource that brings reading to life with engaging stories, rich nonfiction, and meaningful skill‑building activities. This subscription will open doors for my students, helping them grow as readers while discovering new topics, characters, and ideas that spark curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation also provided our class with smelly markers, which may seem small but make a huge impact on student motivation and joy. These colorful tools turn everyday assignments into something exciting, and my students absolutely light up when they get to use them. Your kindness has added both learning and laughter to our classroom, and we are truly grateful for the difference you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1768170774474,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-stem/10001148/","projectTitle":"Creativity Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356047"},{"teacherId":8108635,"projectId":10032874,"letterContent":"Students are using math cards to reinforce concepts they have already known. The cards are making students use context specific vocabulary to answer questions. Students are engaged and able to check their work independently which is giving them the ownership in those learning. \r\nAll students love using wobbly chairs and saucers who's working, they are able to move and learn at the same time. \r\nWhen students first see the materials they were super excited and all wanted to use the chairs, now I'll have to get more of them, even high achieving students want the opportunity to use the wobbly chairs and cushions.","fullyFundedDate":1768716039813,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-fun-and-wiggly/10032874/","projectTitle":"Math Is Fun and Wiggly!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Purinton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108635"},{"teacherId":10332671,"projectId":9959415,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a hands-on learning space where independence is practiced every single day. Students use the handwriting workbooks, alphabet beads, lacing cards, dough mats, and magnetic bingo chips during daily centers to strengthen fine-motor skills, letter recognition, counting, and problem-solving. Simple routines, choosing a material, completing a task, cleaning up, and moving on, have become powerful moments of growth. One of my favorite moments was watching a student proudly trace their name independently for the first time, then carefully place their paper back in the bin without being prompted.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. The colorful rugs created welcoming learning areas, the Play-Doh and art kits sparked creativity, and the crayons and supplies made them feel like \"big kids\" ready to work. Snacks became opportunities to practice life skills too, opening packages, sharing, and cleaning up after themselves. These small, everyday tasks help build confidence and self-reliance in ways that truly matter.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue rotating through structured learning centers that focus on early literacy, math, and social skills, using these tools to work more independently and collaboratively. We are also building longer work periods where students are responsible for managing their materials and staying engaged from start to finish. Because of your support, our classroom is not just a place to learn letters and numbers, it's a place where students are learning how to believe in themselves and their abilities. Thank you for giving them the tools to grow. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1768075343866,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-skills-building-indepe/9959415/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Skills: Building Independence Through Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10332671_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761510514180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10332671"},{"teacherId":10332671,"projectId":9859090,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have a laptop, printer, and hands-on learning materials that support literacy, motor skills, and numeracy. In our special education classroom, students learn best with repetition and patience. The laptop allows us to repeat lessons as many times as needed, and the printer helps us create visual supports and practice materials that students recognize and feel comfortable using.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the hands-on activities like alphabet lacing and number work. These materials help students stay engaged while building fine motor skills and early learning concepts. Learning feels more interactive and less overwhelming for them.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already shown more confidence using these tools. Students who need extra time are able to practice skills in a calm, supportive way. 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