{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barack Obama Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":9693270,"letterContent":"HAPPY WEDNESDAY! 🌻\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom. In Third Grade, it does not take much for things to go left fast—too much Chromebook noise, creepy mice, dull pencils--and suddenly everybody is off task and I'm annoyed!\r\n\r\nThese materials helped cut down on all of that. The headphones, glue traps, pencil sharpener, pencil dispenser, organizers, magnets, and stickers help my room run consistently and kept my kids focused on the actual work instead of the nonsense around it.\r\n\r\nThe canvases, smocks, and cleaning supplies were used for calming hours and Fri-YAYs. My boos get to create, learn, and be themselves during these times--which matters to me! \r\nThanks for everything♥️","fullyFundedDate":1757592148492,"projectUrl":"project/the-glamorous-life-ofsupplies-spoi/9693270/","projectTitle":"\"The Glamorous Life of...Supplies\" (Spoiler: NOT Glamorous, But Essential!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":9177321,"letterContent":"HAPPY WEDNESDAY🌻\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom. \r\nThese are not shiny items, but they are the kind of things that keep a room running without extra chaos!\r\n\r\nThe chair pockets help my students keep up with their stuff independently, and the privacy folders give them space to focus during standardized tests.\r\nThe pencils, glue, erasers, and paper are basics, but we burn through basics fast so they are MUCH APPRECIATED.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my room remains organized, more functional, and a lot less messy. That matters!","fullyFundedDate":1746699548418,"projectUrl":"project/test-us-out-testing-organizational-to/9177321/","projectTitle":"Test Us Out: Testing & Organizational Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":9906286,"letterContent":"HAPPY WEDNESDAY🌻\r\n\r\nHello! Thank you for supporting my classroom. Math (after Science)is one of my favorite subjects to teach, but my students are all over the place when it comes to readiness. Some still need support with basic skills, while others are ready for more challenge. These books helped me do what teachers are always trying to do in real time: meet everybody where they are without making it feel stressful or boring.\r\n\r\nWith a Math library, I am able to give my students different entry points into the same concepts. That matters during whole group, small groups, stations, and during intervention. The Math stories and practice books gave my students more ways to build understanding, stay engaged, and connect concepts to something beyond a worksheet. It also helped me keep students working at the right level instead of having some confused and others checked out.","fullyFundedDate":1764782042366,"projectUrl":"project/1-class-different-brains-please-send-h/9906286/","projectTitle":"1 Class, Different Brains: Please Send Help (in Book Form)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":9135756,"letterContent":"HAPPY TUESDAY!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom. My kids love Fri-YAYs because they know that they are something they earn. I created this incentive system to reward effort, great behavior, completing homework, and doing what they are supposed to do overall.\r\n\r\nThe mini fridge is a gamechanger because now I can keep juice and treats cold for Fridays, without having to put things in the faculty fridge in the basement (Im on the third floor). The locks help me keep everything secure when I'm not around and the snacks give my students something concrete to work toward--because trust me, most of my boos will absolutely get it together for chips and cold juice!\r\n\r\nThis project helped me strengthen the classroom culture I want: positive, focused, and rewarding for kids who are making good choices. Thank you for helping me make Fri-YAYs something my boos can look forward to and feel proud of earning🖤🖤","fullyFundedDate":1746537356239,"projectUrl":"project/fri-yay-fuel-incentivizing-positive-beh/9135756/","projectTitle":"Fri-YAY FUEL: Incentivizing Positive Behavior Through Cold Treats!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":432168,"projectId":10115602,"letterContent":"I just wanted to let you know how sincerely appreciative I am for the donations you provided that enabled us to get the new Guinness Book of World Records, the Ripley's Believe it or Not books, the Gamers Guides and the Scholastic World Records books. It took me some time until I was able to catalogue them so they were able to be checked out (between book fair, spring break, and a million other events). However, the kids were excited when they showed up on the shelves. \r\n\r\nI absolutely love the fact that something like the Guinness Book of World Records that brought me such joy as a kid is still making kids happy today. Some things never go out of style, I guess! I also love that books, such as the ones I purchased, are interesting to even the most reluctant of readers. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for thinking of me and my students. They are so deserving and so awesome and I'm truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1772123175257,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-fun-facts/10115602/","projectTitle":"A World of Fun Facts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649102169056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-bruner"},{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":9135748,"letterContent":"HAPPY TUESDAY (vote if you're in VA🗳️!)\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom. My Third Graders are bright, capable, and full of personality, but they need materials that keep them engaged and help me target specific skills without making learning feel dry. These resources have helped me do exactly that. The reading comprehension cards give me a better way to meet students where they are, and the grammar, phonics, and writing materials make literacy practice more interactive and useful.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional quickies are also a big help because school is not just about academics. My students are still learning how to communicate, solve problems, and manage themselves, and those skills matter in here every single day. The posters, accents, pens, and other classroom supplies help keep our room organized, functional, and ready to go. None of that is flashy, but all of it matters.\r\n\r\nIn a real classroom, the \"little things\" are usually not little. They help lessons run better, help students stay focused, and help me do my job without constantly piecing things together. Because of your support, my students have tools that make learning more accessible, more engaging, and more effective. Thank you for investing in my classroom and in my boos!","fullyFundedDate":1746787081944,"projectUrl":"project/tu-entiendesdo-you-understand/9135748/","projectTitle":"¿Tu Entiendes?/Do You Understand?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":207810,"projectId":9127347,"letterContent":"HAPPY TUESDAY (go vote if you're in VA☑)!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for continuing to show up for my classroom. You all are truly a part of my work village, and my boos benefit from that every day. \r\n\r\nLast year, you helped bring new tables to my room, and now with these chairs and supplies, our classroom feels complete. The chairs are the perfect size, and the glides on the bottom saves the nurse down below from that awful screech every time somebody moves, LOLL. My students now have a comfortable, organized space where they can focus—whether they're working on their own or with their groups!\r\n\r\nBeyond the furniture, these materials have added so much life to our classroom. The bulletin boards are brighter, the room feels even more put together, and my students love seeing their work displayed in a space that feels fun and intentional. The markers, pencils, and organizational tools help keep us on track, because let's be real—chaos is always nearby. Even small things, like a good pencil sharpener and access to supplies, make a big difference in helping our days run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nAnd because I like to mix fun with learning—plus reward my boos for doing what they're supposed to do—this Friday, we'll be using some of the food items you provided to make edible dirt as our culminating activity for our soil unit in Science. FriYAY Treat Day is coming! My students don't know yet, so don't tell them! 🤫🤐","fullyFundedDate":1764630557874,"projectUrl":"project/chairs-cheers-to-our-new-tables-pa/9127347/","projectTitle":"'Chairs' [Cheers] to Our New Tables!! 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The art supplies gave my students a creative, hands-on way to express what kindness looks like in a school community.\r\n\r\nThis project helped me teach SEL skills in a way that felt real and memorable. My students were not just hearing about kindness—they were practicing it, creating it, and seeing the impact of it around them. Thank you for helping me make that happen for my boos.","fullyFundedDate":1771344546143,"projectUrl":"project/how-full-is-your-bucket-2/10089164/","projectTitle":"How Full is Your Bucket? #2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson, Ed.S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp207810_orig.jpg?crop=1574,1574,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740519810572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-richardson"},{"teacherId":432168,"projectId":9932235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations that enabled our school library to purchase a large number of Big Nate books for the school library. There was a LONG delay in shipping and the last of the books just arrived a couple of days ago.I quickly got them catalogued and I know they will be flying off the shelves soon. \r\n\r\nThis is such a fun series for kids to read, and the illustrations and short blocks of texts are encouraging to those students who may struggle or feel intimidated by reading. Plus, they are just so funny! Laughing while reading helps associate positive feelings about books. And, although a large number of my students deal with pretty heavy things on a daily basis, and it's important to find books that address those issues to help my students, sometimes it's also good to find books that just celebrate being an everyday kid, with everyday problems. Big Nate fits the bill!\r\n\r\nI had accidentally included two \"activity book\" titles in my wish list. Since those books are meant to be written and drawn in, they are not ideal for the school library. Therefore, I raffled them off and the winning student was so excited that he won. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. When everyone is feeling the wallet crunch these days, I am especially grateful that you chose to send your support towards our school.","fullyFundedDate":1764697807707,"projectUrl":"project/big-nate-brings-big-laughs/9932235/","projectTitle":"Big Nate Brings Big Laughs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp432168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649102169056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-bruner"},{"teacherId":9069944,"projectId":9957261,"letterContent":"The project \"Helping Hands, Healthy Snacks\" has made a powerful difference in my Title I classroom and in the daily lives of my students. The healthy snacks are being used throughout the day, especially during learning blocks when students need energy to stay focused and engaged. For many of my students, these snacks are not just a treat—they are an essential support that helps them feel ready to learn, cared for, and included.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement and gratitude. There were smiles, cheers, and quiet moments of appreciation as they realized someone believed in them and wanted to help meet their needs. Knowing they would have access to healthy snacks brought comfort and happiness, and it created a positive, supportive atmosphere in our classroom. It was a reminder to them that they are not alone and that people beyond our school care about their well-being.\r\n\r\nBecause their basic needs are being met, my students are now more focused, confident, and eager to participate in lessons. Our next steps include continuing to build strong learning routines where students can fully engage in reading, math, and small-group instruction without worrying about hunger. Your generosity has helped remove a barrier to learning and allowed my students to focus on growing academically and emotionally. Thank you for opening your hearts to my students and for making a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1766155880450,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-healthy-snacks/9957261/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands, Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Raphy Antone Tantoan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069944_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705089889062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069944"},{"teacherId":9069944,"projectId":9645985,"letterContent":"The project \"Small Groups, Big Learning: Flexible Seating for My Students\" has truly transformed my classroom in ways I did not expect. The flexible seating has created a warm, welcoming space where students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. During small-group instruction, students are more relaxed and engaged, allowing meaningful conversations and deeper learning to take place. The room no longer feels rigid—it feels like a place where learning belongs to them.\r\n\r\nSmall-group time has become one of the most powerful parts of our day. Students lean in, collaborate naturally, and support one another with confidence. The flexible seating helps them focus, stay present, and participate without distractions. I can see students who once struggled to stay engaged now eager to join discussions, and that growth is incredibly rewarding to witness as a teacher.\r\n\r\nWhat touches me most is the joy on my students' faces. Their smiles, excitement, and sense of pride show how much this project means to them. They walk into the classroom happy, knowing they have a space that respects their needs and helps them succeed. Because of this project, my students feel valued, empowered, and excited to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1767195534972,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-learning-flexible-sea/9645985/","projectTitle":"Small Groups, Big Learning: Flexible Seating for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Raphy Antone Tantoan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069944_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705089889062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069944"},{"teacherId":5624606,"projectId":8996611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project for two Evo Ozobots to life. With your generosity, my students have been able to experience an exciting and enriching introduction to coding. Not many classrooms have time for coding activities in their busy schedule, and I am so grateful that I get to bring these opportunities to my students through the generosity of donors like you. \r\n\r\nThe Evo Ozobot Entry Kits immediately sparked curiosity and enthusiasm in my students - they LOVE trying new things, and these little robots are so incredibly cool! Students also got to experience Ozobot Blockly, the block coding program specifically designed to be used with Evo. Students were able to build their confidence with block coding quickly and develop their logical thinking skills, troubleshooting abilities, and ability to find quick solutions. With these Evo Ozobots, I also have access to free lessons that integrate core subject areas to reinforce key skills across multiple topics.\r\n\r\nThis community always helps me to provide cutting-edge and interactive learning experiences that support thinking and learning, and these funded Ozobots are just another example of this. Thank you SO much for supporting our classroom and for providing these opportunities for my students and school community. 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