{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Orchard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9041506,"projectId":9423066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your selfless donation.My students have been utilizing all of the tools that have been donated.\r\n\r\nThe conversation cards really got us to get to know each other at the beginning of the school year. Our exercise dices are keeping us moving and in shape. They're overall favorite by far, is the weighted animals. Everyday different child gets to sit with one and having so many children this year with different social emotional needs. These animals have made such an impact. Not only on their emotional regulation but also their focus in learning, they read to them, snuggle them. They have also named the animals open house.Those were some of the first thing they showed all their parents.","fullyFundedDate":1753745092989,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-minds-and-bodies/9423066/","projectTitle":"Healthy Minds and Bodies.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Malley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9041506_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723483630057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9041506"},{"teacherId":8092626,"projectId":9390081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students books that reflect who they are. The moment they saw characters who look like them, speak like them, and share similar experiences, their faces lit up. Several students said, \"This book is like me!\" and immediately wanted to read and share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping us build an inclusive, welcoming classroom library where every child feels seen and valued. Your support is giving my 2nd graders the chance to connect with stories that truly matter to them. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our library grow in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1748824735449,"projectUrl":"project/books-like-me-books-like-you/9390081/","projectTitle":"Books Like Me, Books Like You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092626_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690934555624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092626"},{"teacherId":8092626,"projectId":9351056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with new markers, folders, and dry-erase markers. These supplies are used every single day during writing, math, and small-group lessons. My 2nd graders were so excited to open everything and immediately started organizing their folders and testing out the new markers with big smiles.\r\n\r\nThese materials help keep our classroom running smoothly and allow students to stay engaged, organized, and ready to learn. Your support makes a real difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748297846611,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9351056/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092626_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690934555624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092626"},{"teacherId":8092626,"projectId":9305441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new stools have already made a big difference for my 2nd graders. We use them every day during small groups, reading time, and writing. The kids were so excited when they first saw them — many rushed over to try them out, and one student said, \"These make our classroom look so cool!\"\r\n\r\nThe stools help my students stay focused and comfortable while working. They feel proud to have a special, organized space for learning. As we continue our reading and writing projects, these stools will be used daily to support small-group lessons and partner work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a better learning environment for my students. Your kindness truly means a lot.","fullyFundedDate":1746786186466,"projectUrl":"project/find-your-seat-my-friend/9305441/","projectTitle":"Find your Seat, My Friend","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8092626_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690934555624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092626"},{"teacherId":1952966,"projectId":9686970,"letterContent":"Bringing Ozobot Evo robots into our classroom has ignited curiosity and transformed the way my students learn. These interactive robots make coding fun and accessible, allowing students to explore STEM concepts through hands-on activities that connect to real-world problem-solving. With Ozobots, students are not only learn programming but also strengthening their critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. This technology supports learners at all levels, offering opportunities for differentiation and cross-curricular integration—from math and science to storytelling and art. Your support has empowered my students to become confident, innovative thinkers prepared for a technology-driven future.","fullyFundedDate":1757548779760,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-for-all-equity-in-stem-educati/9686970/","projectTitle":"Robotics for All: Equity in STEM Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1952966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505247176190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-costigan"},{"teacherId":1952966,"projectId":9697337,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations that allowed us to get the chomp saw for my students. This has allowed us to cut cardboard to bring what we imagine to life! It is completely safe for my students to use. They are currently using it to cut cardboard to bring book characters to life. Previously it was used to create animals. The possibilities of what they can create with it are endless. Your donation is more than just a piece of equipment—it's an investment in creativity, problem-solving, and the future of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your belief in our mission and for helping us bring this opportunity to life. Thank you for you continued support of my amazing students. Your generosity doesn't go unnoticed!","fullyFundedDate":1758152526703,"projectUrl":"project/chomp-powered-creations-from-imaginatio/9697337/","projectTitle":"Chomp-Powered Creations: From Imagination to STEM Innovation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1952966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505247176190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-costigan"},{"teacherId":9130326,"projectId":9356047,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying our classroom with the proper materials to stay organized and have a positive impact on our daily routines. Keeping our classroom organized allows for students to have easy access to materials they need throughout the day. It is also important for 1st graders to be able to have safe places to keep important papers they use each day. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to take responsibility for their materials and having them kept in the safe place in the folders and pouches that were provided. Students also use the erasers daily to erase mistakes and try again!\r\n\r\nPersonally, I would like to thank you for the file folders and bin to store students work in. This has allowed me to easily build student portfolios, collecting student work (data), important documents, and anything else that I may need to keep for the year. I am very appreciative as being a teacher can feel chaotic. Now that I have a specific space for my students work, that won't get lost helps me feel well-equipped for any future meetings.","fullyFundedDate":1752540374390,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-succes/9356047/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Succes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fabrycki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755706513183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130326"},{"teacherId":4006031,"projectId":9496708,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to our classroom supply wishlist. My students were very excited to open the boxes when they arrived! The biggest hit was the wireless mice. My students use their computers throughout the day for academics and level time. Having wireless mice has been helpful in keeping their desk area clear of too many wires.\r\n Another exciting supply for my students is the Theraputty. My students love to be able to use a sensory tool during the school day that is quiet. They enjoy the different levels of hardness that the Theraputty colors have to offer.\r\n My students have been learning to play Mancala. This game is a big hit as well. The students love challenging each other to see if they can end up with the most stones by the end of the game.\r\n We are excited to use the tracing boxes this year. I am saving those for indoor recess when the weather is too cold to go outside. Again, thank you very much for helping my students have the supplies and activities to make their schoolyear enjoyable!","fullyFundedDate":1755696546165,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-supply/9496708/","projectTitle":"\"Ready, Set, Supply!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Twining","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4006031_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614555068265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4006031"},{"teacherId":9703662,"projectId":9049661,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students with autism were so excited! They immediately started exploring the textures and colors, turning our classroom into a space full of smiles and curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe're already using the sensory and learning tools during centers to help students stay calm, focused, and engaged. One student who often struggles to participate proudly completed a matching activity on his own — a huge milestone for him!\r\n\r\nThese materials have made our classroom more inclusive and joyful. Next, we'll use them in a \"Feelings and Friendship\" project to build social and communication skills. Thank you for helping my students learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1746447390785,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-hands-on-le/9049661/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures With Hands-On Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9703662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725127570207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703662"},{"teacherId":1867134,"projectId":9235045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project! Centers is one of the most important times of the day. Students love it because it is play time, while teachers love it for all the learning that is snuck in under the radar. This project brought some engaging and educational items to our centers, most of which involve fine motor skills for strengthening students' hands in this age of technology. \r\n\r\nStudents enjoyed building rockets with letter sounds, unlocking uppercase padlocks with lowercase keys, counting people in cars, shaking containers of mystery sounds, and more. It is so important to keep students engaged during centers so the learning can continue. Adding new items to each center rejuvenates it for them and keeps their interests peaked.\r\n\r\nThank you for pepping up our centers where students play to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746743307184,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-everything/9235045/","projectTitle":"A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1867134_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1010,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617821410479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867134"},{"teacherId":1867134,"projectId":9312143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project! Our students loved the cars from the moment the packages arrived in the classroom. Students drove the cars and trucks around the \"road\" rug, flew the airplanes and helicopters through the room, and attached multiple pieces together to make a train. The train was especially exciting because all of our old vehicles had the tabs broken off and couldn't connect.\r\n\r\nThe hedgehog is a perfect addition to our calming space where students can focus on the different textures and visual stimuli while regulating themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are eagerly awaiting our theme on the five senses to break open our great hands on kit!\r\n\r\nThank you for pepping up our centers where students play to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746450808006,"projectUrl":"project/oh-no-my-car-broke-down/9312143/","projectTitle":"Oh No! My Car Broke Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1867134_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1010,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617821410479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1867134"},{"teacherId":6566036,"projectId":9446251,"letterContent":"It is with sincere appreciation that I thank you for taking the time and providing the resources to fund this project for my students. The supplies you've helped provide are ones we use every single day in the classroom, and having them at the start of the school year has made a remarkable difference.\r\n\r\nPencils may seem like a small thing, but in a classroom, they are essential. Having sharpened pencils ready to go at any moment has been a tremendous time-saver for both myself and my students. These pencils have already helped solve math problems, record scientific data, support students during assessments, and even write our very first essays of fourth grade.\r\n\r\nOur whiteboard markers have added a fun and engaging element to our learning. We use them frequently in math lessons and small group reading sessions, where they allow for more interactive and dynamic instruction.\r\n\r\nHighlighters have been incredibly useful in teaching students vital study skills, like identifying key evidence in texts. They've helped make abstract skills more concrete and accessible to my students.\r\n\r\nOverall, I am truly grateful for your generosity and support. 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