{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr. David and Ruth Anderson School 16","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8189146,"projectId":9291800,"letterContent":"My preschool scholars and I want to share our gratitude to the donors that supported our project, Fun with Playdough. The funding of our project ensured that the children have enough playdough for the entire school year. The playdough came in a few shipments and each time a new package arrived the children were so excited to see what was in the box and the new colors. The smiles on their faces was priceless.\r\n\r\nWorking and playing with playdough is a favorite activity with the children in my class and is chosen daily during the work period. When working with the playdough one popular thing to do is make a birthday cake for a friend and then sing Happy Birthday. They also enjoy using the dough pushers and pretend to make spaghetti or roll the dough to make pancakes and cookies. While working with the playdough the children also gained communication skills and developing peer friendships. They are interested in what their friends are doing and sharing the experience with them. When I see the smiles on the children's faces and hear their conversations when working with the playdough it fills me with gratitude to know that donors like you helped to make it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755713082038,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-play-dough/9291800/","projectTitle":"Fun With Play Dough","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8189146"},{"teacherId":8968441,"projectId":9466252,"letterContent":"It means so much to me that you chose to donate to my classroom. Your generosity has brought joy to so many, including myself, the classroom staff, and most importantly the students. \r\nThe materials you funded arrived just before school started and we began utilizing them the first day of school. A new classroom can be overwhelming for preschool aged children with special needs. There were tears and frustration, as most of my students are nonverbal and cannot adequately express their wants and needs. We brought out the bubble machine you funded and that is when the magic happened. The tears stopped, the classroom became calmer, and the children were smiling and laughing. \r\nI am so grateful to have a repertoire of materials to utilize to help students become calm and learn coping strategies, such as breathing with the calm caterpillar. Thank you again for your kindness. Your donation is much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755478381319,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-pre-k-classroom-promotes-happy-le/9466252/","projectTitle":"A Calm Pre-K Classroom Promotes Happy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VerSchneider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968441_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720659529608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968441"},{"teacherId":6982607,"projectId":9299663,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your thoughtfulness and of your generous gift! I have been feeling like a reading elf, giving out engaging books to enthusiastic kids who have responded with pure joy! Thank you for making this possible.\r\n\r\nThe excitement that students have been displaying is amazing, both for the book itself and for the happiness about reading. Being able to teach kids to read is the ultimate goal of my ELA classes, and this can be enriched times a million (!) when kids enjoy and appreciate books. Giving students options about what to read, seeing cool and engaging books, and then being able to keep these books are all important parts of teaching kids to love to read. Thank you for helping me to be able to do this for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755712883324,"projectUrl":"project/i-want-to-read-this-summer/9299663/","projectTitle":"I Want to Read This Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liberatore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6982607"},{"teacherId":2531374,"projectId":7678714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being a part of this great group of people coming together support the logistical and learning needs of my students in my classroom. All of my third and fourth grade students have specialized learning needs, which requires them to address curriculum topics in a variety of ways, visually, auditory, and through hands-on sensory.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed my third and fourth grade students to learn practice early literacy skills related to our standards in an engaging and creative way by reading books and listening to read alouds and having access to Playdoh so they can show what they know in a fun, hands on way.\r\n\r\nEven more magical than that, you are showing my students that so many people care about their education and want them to succeed. That along makes them possible to try harder and learn more. Thank you for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1692831564289,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-child-a-bookpart-2/7678714/","projectTitle":"If You Give A Child A Book...Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cassano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2531374_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538611161786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-cassano"},{"teacherId":2531374,"projectId":7267000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being a part of this great group of people coming together support the logistical and learning needs of my students in my classroom. All of my Third and fourth grade students have specialized learning needs, which requires them to address curriculum topics in a variety of ways, visually, auditory, and through hands-on sensory.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed my third and fourth grade students to learn Math concepts and practice early literacy skills related to our standards in an engaging and creative way.\r\n\r\nEven more magical than that, you are showing my students that so many people care about their education and want them to succeed. That along makes them possible to try harder and learn more. Thank you for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1680204319899,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-a-print-rich-classroo/7267000/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for a Print Rich Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cassano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2531374_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538611161786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-cassano"},{"teacherId":7343579,"projectId":9283287,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for giving me the ability to use sensory activities within my classroom. Because of your generosity, I am able to create activities and lessons that are engaging and help my students to feel regulated throughout the day. We use several hands on tools to build our understandings, and these photos show just how important the materials are!\r\n\r\nThe types of materials in the sensory buckets support and encourage students to build their understandings, and using the materials that I was able to buy, they were able to continue this practice throughout the summer and at home! \r\n\r\nAny leftover materials that I had, I am currently using to build my student's stamina when working. I'm thankful and forever grateful for all that you have done to support me and my neediest learners. Thank you for giving me the ability to build on what the students know and need. I was able to give them materials that they may not have at home.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746479431906,"projectUrl":"project/preventing-a-summer-slide/9283287/","projectTitle":"Preventing a Summer Slide!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7343579_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705418564381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7343579"},{"teacherId":6982607,"projectId":9348888,"letterContent":"I just gave out the stylus pens and have been met with so much gratitude. This stems from your thoughtfulness and generosity, and thank you hardly seems to capture how I feel.\r\n\r\nStudents and teachers alike have been brimming with excitement and are already asking when they can use these pens! Teachers have been sharing ideas, and collaboration has been deepening the students' online experience already. \r\n\r\nAlong with other ways to utilize this gift, these pens will allow students to literally show their thinking on math problems, which has been a struggle for our school. Having students use and practice these skills will help academics immensely\r\n\r\nThank you times a million!","fullyFundedDate":1750865828195,"projectUrl":"project/stylus-pens-to-access-online-work/9348888/","projectTitle":"Stylus Pens to Access Online Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liberatore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6982607"},{"teacherId":7689983,"projectId":9547084,"letterContent":"Having these sensory board books has been a GAME CHANGER!!! Having board books in general has been a phenomenal addition to the library both for our ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classes and our general education kindergarten classes. My students are able to freely explore these books and are excited to touch and feel the fun textures.\r\n\r\nThese sensory board books engage my students with special needs during our choice time in library. Rather than watch YouTube videos, my students are interacting with books and are building a new connection to the library. I am so excited to keep offering these board books!","fullyFundedDate":1756672414649,"projectUrl":"project/books-they-can-touch-feel-and-love/9547084/","projectTitle":"Books They Can Touch, Feel, and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7689983_orig.jpg?crop=2883,2883,x897,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751047786291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7689983"},{"teacherId":7689983,"projectId":9474715,"letterContent":"We have several small classes with students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). It sounds as though in the past, their time in the library has been watching a show on YouTube, or general free play. While there is nothing wrong with either of those things, my hope is for library to be a time to build a love for reading and books.\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, I was able to create sensory bins to tie in with board books. These have been a huge hit!! While it is difficult to determine whether my students are making the connections to the books yet, the repeated use of these materials will surely build those connections. My students are enjoying hands on materials and their aides and teachers are excited that they are doing something new in library. I am so excited to see how these bins evolve over time!\r\n\r\nI also have made stories for the felt board. When we are reading a story, the students have pieces to add to the board to keep them engaged. The tactile materials help make the connection to the story we are reading and they have the option to play with the story pieces after our lesson time. I'm excited to create more pieces to build our felt board story collection this year!\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1755713175356,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-stories-tools-for-special-needs/9474715/","projectTitle":"Sensory Stories: Tools for Special Needs Students in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7689983_orig.jpg?crop=2883,2883,x897,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751047786291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7689983"},{"teacherId":7689983,"projectId":9291833,"letterContent":"We are just a few weeks into the new school year and I am in a new school this year. As a \"specials\" teacher, I see every kid in the school, which is amazing! And, honestly, overwhelming when trying to get to know my students! The great thing is that I'll have these students until they head to middle school, so, while it's a lot to learn everyone in the beginning, I get to really invest in them.\r\n\r\nI have sent out 10 postcards already this year, and, wow! The kids have been so excited to receive mail! Building these connections takes time, but adding in a personal note to the kids has made such an impact on their connection to the library already. Thank you so much for your support! I'm looking forward to a year full of letters!","fullyFundedDate":1751582017348,"projectUrl":"project/the-letter-writing-librarian/9291833/","projectTitle":"The Letter Writing Librarian","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7689983_orig.jpg?crop=2883,2883,x897,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751047786291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7689983"},{"teacherId":7689983,"projectId":9508957,"letterContent":"What a great way to start out the year: new graphic novels! My students were elated to see some of their favorites and have a series completed and new titles that they are excited to delve into for the first time. My new books are flying off the shelves and we have a hold list for them (especially the newest Dog Man)! \r\n\r\nBeing in a new school this year is full of learning for me--learning what my students are interested in, figuring out new ways to get them excited about reading and coming to the library, and working to build a culture of reading. This is a long game, but thanks to you and your generosity, we have started strong with high interest books that are bringing kids in to the excitement of a great book. We are about to launch our 30 Book Challenge to get kids reading even more this year, and these books will definitely be a huge part of that initiative.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for your willingness to support me and my neighborhood school. Let's get these kids reading!","fullyFundedDate":1755712453639,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-literacy-with-graphic-novels/9508957/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Literacy with Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7689983_orig.jpg?crop=2883,2883,x897,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751047786291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7689983"},{"teacherId":139841,"projectId":8989670,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough. My students are not only excited to use our LCD tablets daily but they add so much to our learning experiences. Students are able to solve problems and show their work \"on demand\". We are no longer losing erasers and markers and our markers are not running out. Our tablets are also helping with the cost of replacing dry erase markers.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting thing about our tablets to my students are the size of the tablet and the colors used when writing with the stylus. \r\n\r\nMy students who struggle the most behaviorally and academically are benefitting the most. 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