{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kate Bond Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":195063,"projectId":10113665,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our multicultural event by providing the flag-print table runners that beautifully decorated our tables!\r\n\r\nThe table runners helped transform our event space into a vibrant celebration of cultures from around the world. Each table became more welcoming and visually engaging, helping students and families connect the displays, foods, and activities to different countries and traditions.\r\n\r\nThe colorful flag designs created an exciting atmosphere that sparked conversations and curiosity among our students. The decorations helped make the event feel authentic, festive, and memorable while encouraging cultural appreciation and global learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772476514590,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-world/10113665/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp195063_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523937224048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buzdugan"},{"teacherId":195063,"projectId":10060464,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our multicultural event such a wonderful success by providing the Chinese fold-up fans for our students!\r\n\r\nThe fans added a beautiful and engaging cultural element to our celebration. Students enjoyed learning about the significance of Chinese fans in art and tradition. It helped students gain a deeper appreciation for cultures around the world.\r\n\r\nOur students were excited to share their fans with friends and family, and the activity created meaningful conversations about cultural traditions and global learning. The fans also added color, excitement, and joy to the event atmosphere.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create an unforgettable experience that brought students, families, and teachers together through learning and cultural celebration. Thank you for supporting our students and helping bring this special event to life!","fullyFundedDate":1773621047967,"projectUrl":"project/international-family-night-highlighting/10060464/","projectTitle":"International Family Night Highlighting Chinese New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp195063_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523937224048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buzdugan"},{"teacherId":195063,"projectId":10064383,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our multicultural celebration by providing the Die-Cut Paper Masks!\r\n\r\nOur students had an amazing time decorating and wearing masks inspired by cultures from around the world. This hands-on activity sparked creativity, encouraged cultural appreciation, and gave students an exciting way to connect with global traditions.\r\n\r\nThe mask-making station quickly became one of the highlights of the event, bringing smiles, conversations, and meaningful learning opportunities for students and families alike. Students were proud to showcase their unique designs while learning about the significance of cultural art and celebrations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped transform our event into an engaging and memorable experience that strengthened our school community and celebrated diversity in a joyful way. Thank you for helping make this special event possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772111788252,"projectUrl":"project/international-family-night-part-4/10064383/","projectTitle":"International Family Night (part 4)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp195063_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523937224048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buzdugan"},{"teacherId":195063,"projectId":10060391,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our multicultural event such a meaningful and joyful experience for our students and families!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to decorate small wooden Mexican maracas and learn about Mexican culture through a fun, hands-on activity. The students were so excited to personalize their maracas with colors and designs, and they proudly shared their creations with their families during the event.\r\n\r\nThe maraca craft added creativity, music, and cultural learning to our celebration while helping students connect with traditions from around the world in an engaging way. Events like this strengthen our school community and create lasting memories for our students.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support in helping bring learning to life. Thank you for making this special experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771611964804,"projectUrl":"project/international-family-night-part-2/10060391/","projectTitle":"International Family Night (part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp195063_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523937224048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buzdugan"},{"teacherId":195063,"projectId":10060401,"letterContent":"YOU created an unforgettable multicultural experience where students and families came together to celebrate diversity, learning, and community. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing henna tattoo supplies and African beads, which allowed students to actively engage in authentic cultural experiences rather than simply reading about them. These activities encouraged curiosity, creativity, and respect for different cultures while making learning meaningful and memorable. \r\nOur students will remember this event for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771435984718,"projectUrl":"project/international-family-night-part-1/10060401/","projectTitle":"International Family Night (part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp195063_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523937224048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buzdugan"},{"teacherId":5615647,"projectId":9612783,"letterContent":"The materials provided through this project have greatly supported our learning in the classroom. The easel is used daily for morning messages and a variety of classroom activities. My students and I truly appreciate the support we have received.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see our new set of scissors. Having a class set ensures that every student has access when they need it. The markers have also been incredibly helpful, as we go through many each day and week as a class.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these materials to support and enhance our learning. Thank you again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1758202711530,"projectUrl":"project/an-easel-for-learning/9612783/","projectTitle":"An Easel for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5615647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660404518778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-garrison"},{"teacherId":5615647,"projectId":9921972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our classroom project to life! My students were incredibly excited and grateful to receive their gifts. To make the items even more special, I added a personal touch by engraving each student's initials on their blankets and scarves.\r\n\r\nStudents proudly wore their scarves throughout the winter season, and we even had a special day where everyone wore their matching socks during our movie day. It was such a joyful moment to see the entire class cozy and smiling together. Your generosity helped keep my students warm during the cold winter days, and I truly appreciate your support. The smiles, comfort, and memories created will last a lifetime. I know they will continue to cherish and use these items for many winters to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1764448977695,"projectUrl":"project/staying-warm-during-the-winter-season/9921972/","projectTitle":"Staying Warm During the Winter Season","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5615647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660404518778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-garrison"},{"teacherId":5615647,"projectId":9989984,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring this project to life! This has been one of my absolute favorite activities I have done with my students! They created motivational TCAP cards and bracelets for students across the school. Oh my! The looks on their faces when we handed out the cards and favors were priceless. It was so heartwarming to see everyone's expressions.\r\n\r\nEmbracing an attitude of gratitude truly makes a difference. Through our 7 Mindsets lessons, we've learned so much about compassion, kindness, and paying it forward.\r\n\r\nWe're still cheering on our 2nd-5th grade students as they tackle the TCAP assessment! We hope they give it their very best and feel confident in all they've learned this year. We hope we made a difference in everyone's lives with something as small as creating compassion cards.\r\n\r\nThank you, for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769571051863,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-matters-spreading-kindness/9989984/","projectTitle":"Compassion Matters: Spreading Kindness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5615647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660404518778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-garrison"},{"teacherId":5615647,"projectId":9613066,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my initiative that gave students the opportunity to earn desk pets and materials for their pets throughout the school year. The desk pets helped keep students engaged and taught them valuable lessons in responsibility. As they earned materials, they were able to add to their pet's habitat, which made the experience even more exciting!\r\n\r\nIt has been a rewarding year, teaching students responsibility while fostering a continuous love of learning. During free time or indoor recess, students enjoyed interacting with their pets, and the joy they brought to the classroom was priceless. As the year comes to a close, I'm confident that their desk pets will continue to hold a special place in their hearts as they take them home for the summer.","fullyFundedDate":1758202795592,"projectUrl":"project/a-desk-pet-for-you-and-you/9613066/","projectTitle":"A Desk Pet for You and YOU!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5615647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660404518778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-garrison"},{"teacherId":195063,"projectId":10099475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, Allstate, for generously funding our Reading Buddies Project. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our school community by helping us build stronger readers and more confident students.\r\nThrough this project, our upper-grade students are able to partner with younger learners to support the development of essential literacy skills. During Reading Buddies sessions, students read aloud together, practice sounding out words, ask thoughtful comprehension questions, and celebrate each other's progress. These moments not only strengthen reading abilities, but also build confidence, connection, and a love for learning.\r\nYour contribution has provided the materials needed to make these sessions engaging and effective. With literacy games, books, and interactive activities, our students can lead fun and meaningful learning experiences while taking on important leadership roles as mentors.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their success.","fullyFundedDate":1772037775599,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-dreams-career-readiness-fo/10099475/","projectTitle":"Building Big Dreams: Career Readiness for Kindergarten Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp195063_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523937224048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-buzdugan"},{"teacherId":8672227,"projectId":9936960,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you for your generosity and support during the holiday season. The gloves, hats, scarves, and play dough came at a much needed time. The students were so excited to walk into the classroom to a desktop filled with essential items that would allow them to feel safe and warm for outdoor activities. And when there was inclement weather where it warranted inside recess there was play dough.\r\n\r\nThe playdough was such a treat for many reasons. This crucial developmental tool strengthens hand muscles for writing, lifts creativity, and fosters emotion regulation. This tool allows the students calmness while being creative using their imagination. Currently we are on our last couple of containers of play dough and will need more soon because I service now 38 kiddos. However, without supportive donors like you many teachers would not be able to give students experiences such as these. Again, thank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1764776959215,"projectUrl":"project/lets-warm-up-to-learn-and-play/9936960/","projectTitle":"Let's Warm Up to Learn and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8672227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662016727024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/washi7717"},{"teacherId":5615647,"projectId":9612974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Each year, I create a project where students \"adopt\" a pet and read to it throughout the year. The goal of this project is to foster a love of reading while giving students a fun and meaningful way to practice their reading skills.\r\n\r\nThis year, the excitement was incredible. The students were absolutely thrilled to adopt their pets, and something so small truly made a big difference for each of them. They eagerly brought their pets back to school to read aloud, and some even bought clothes and accessories to make their pets feel extra special. Watching their enthusiasm grow has been such a joy.\r\n\r\nYour support helped make this experience possible, and it has had a lasting impact on my students. 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