{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kennedy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9221975,"projectId":10301284,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic to see the boxes of new equipment arrive and to watch me unbox it all in real time for them. We already used the throwing target net in a game where students must pretend that they are picking up trash and throwing it into a garbage chute. Later on, we also played scooter hockey-- a brand new game for my students, thanks to the equipment you provided that makes it possible to do so. They had an absolute BLAST, and we are excited to utilize the rest of the equipment as well. In a time where funding is hard to come by, we cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our students. You certainly put a smile on their faces. Thank you for your support in creating a fun, positive, and active environment in my PE class!","fullyFundedDate":1784151914645,"projectUrl":"project/jump-throw-and-swing-equipping-our-fu/10301284/","projectTitle":"Jump, Throw, and Swing: Equipping Our Future All-Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9221975"},{"teacherId":6542491,"projectId":10361254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation and support of our preschool students! The materials purchased through this project are already making a wonderful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe easel paper and tempera paint sticks have inspired students to create at our art center while developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and independence. The smelly markers have encouraged students to visit our writing center and explore drawing and pre-writing activities with excitement and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic blocks have also been a huge hit during our morning carpet play time! Students love building and creating together while developing problem-solving, cooperation, communication, and friendship skills.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for providing materials that make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. Thank you for helping our students learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1785334891882,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-imagination-creativit/10361254/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Imagination: Creativity in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reiman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6542491_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723305028818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6542491"},{"teacherId":9434517,"projectId":9747694,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to the Kennedy Elementary Physical Education program.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to purchase a few plyometric jumping hurdles that will be used by all K–5 students during PE classes. This equipment allows us to safely teach jumping and landing skills, improve coordination and balance, and build lower-body strength in an age-appropriate way. These are foundational movement skills that directly support athletic development, injury prevention, and lifelong physical activity.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has a direct, daily impact on our students and helps us provide a higher-quality physical education experience for every child. We truly appreciate your investment in our students' health, movement, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting Kennedy Elementary and our physical education program.","fullyFundedDate":1766803406487,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-toward-stronger-bodies-and-minds/9747694/","projectTitle":"Jumping Toward Stronger Bodies and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9434517"},{"teacherId":10006022,"projectId":9354077,"letterContent":"My students have been enjoying the donations you made to our STEM classroom! We have been playing with the gears as we learn how to build together and enjoy some free time. They have been amazed when using the Science Viewers during our patterns of motion in the sky unit. The pictures are amazing and so real! We are looking forward to using the hydroponics kit further into the year once we reach our plant structure unit. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for you generous and valuable donation to our classroom! 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