{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kernan Trail Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8264475,"projectId":10162713,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom is now filled with exciting sensory materials that have already made a meaningful difference in my students' learning. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on experiences and investing in our young learners.\r\nFrom the moment the sensory bin fillers arrived, my students couldn't wait to explore! Their excitement quickly turned into curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning. Whether they were searching for letters, sorting objects by color, counting manipulatives, or simply exploring different textures, every activity became an opportunity to strengthen important academic and developmental skills.","fullyFundedDate":1775157037482,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-sensory-bins-for-litt/10162713/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning: Sensory Bins for Little Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8264475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642355783052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8264475"},{"teacherId":8264475,"projectId":10162673,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our National Geographic Kids library possible! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging nonfiction books that have sparked curiosity, excitement, and meaningful learning every day.\r\nSince receiving these books, students have eagerly explored topics like animals, habitats, weather, and cultures from around the world. The stunning photographs and fascinating facts have inspired thoughtful questions, rich classroom discussions, and a growing love of nonfiction reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students opportunities to explore the world beyond our classroom walls while building important literacy skills that will benefit them for years to come. These books will continue to inspire learning for many future classes as well.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776129347458,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-for-little-explorers-natio/10162673/","projectTitle":"Big Learning for Little Explorers: National Geographic for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8264475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642355783052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8264475"},{"teacherId":10165402,"projectId":10264272,"letterContent":"The new resources have already become an exciting part of our speech and language sessions. The toy dinosaurs and bugs are being used to target a variety of communication goals, including vocabulary development, describing, categorization, sequencing, and conversational turn-taking. One especially memorable session involved students creating their own \"prehistoric adventure\" stories using the dinosaurs, which encouraged them to practice sentence expansion, answering WH-questions, and using social language with peers. The board games have also been wonderful for supporting pragmatic language skills, problem-solving, and articulation practice in a natural and motivating way.\r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the materials. Many immediately began talking about their favorite dinosaurs or insects, while others eagerly asked to play the new games together. The hands-on materials instantly increased engagement and participation, even for students who are sometimes hesitant to communicate. It has been so rewarding to watch students become more confident using their speech and language skills while playing, collaborating, and interacting with one another in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1778156864882,"projectUrl":"project/dinosaurs-ocean-creatures-bugsoh-my/10264272/","projectTitle":"Dinosaurs, Ocean Creatures, Bugs—Oh My! Sensory Play for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silhan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10165402"},{"teacherId":4032891,"projectId":10137529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our Bright Minds Need Calming Lights project. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are now able to benefit from tools that help create a calm and supportive learning environment. The breathing cloud has quickly become a favorite—students are actively using it to practice mindfulness and regulate their emotions. The calming lights have also transformed our space into a more peaceful and inviting place, helping students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nIt is truly inspiring to see how your generosity has had a direct impact on our students' well-being and daily experiences. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us support the social and emotional growth of every child.","fullyFundedDate":1776816989623,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-calming-lights/10137529/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need Calming Lights","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4032891_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533688509898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-spain"},{"teacherId":3723004,"projectId":10032928,"letterContent":"This project shows that reading is important in every subject, even in music. At our school, 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and many do not have many books at home. By providing Spanish workbooks and piano music books, students from pre-K through fifth grade will have more chances to practice reading in fun and meaningful ways. These books will help students feel excited about learning and show them that reading can be enjoyable and useful in many parts of their lives.\r\nThe Spanish workbooks will help students grow their vocabulary, understand what they read, and feel more confident, especially for bilingual and emerging bilingual learners. The piano books will teach students how to read music, follow directions, and practice step by step. These are skills that also help them become better readers in the classroom. When students connect music and reading, they build stronger skills while also getting to be creative and express themselves.\r\nThis project also helps create a clean and safe space for learning. Students often sit on the floor to practice at keyboards and reading stations, so having a broom and dustpan will help keep the area clean and protect the books. A clean space helps students stay focused and take care of their materials. For many students, these books will be one of their main chances to use and enjoy printed materials. This project will help give all students a fair chance to learn, grow, and feel proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769014685331,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-build-readers-in-every-langua/10032928/","projectTitle":"Books That Build Readers in Every Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3723004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470327022217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/music-castaneda"},{"teacherId":5184852,"projectId":9892261,"letterContent":"The supplies that you purchased have made it possible for our students to learn strategies that help them self-regulate. The fidgets, squishy balls and stretchy toys have been very popular with all classes and students of all levels. Our teachers are using the supplies for positive reinforcement with their students when they complete tasks. They are also using them to keep their students focused when working and have introduced some of the squeezable toys as an alternative option to inappropriate or negative behaviors that we are trying to decrease.\r\n The headphones and chewy necklaces have been very useful for some of our younger students who are new to our program. We are still learning the best strategies to keep them attentive, engaged and calm. We have been able to incorporate the use of the materials in their IEPs and behavior support plans. It has been incredible watching our students grow in the best ways and learn how to self-advocate for their needs and wants. I can't thank you enough for helping to make this year a successful and very happy one!","fullyFundedDate":1766888604760,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-to-sensory-success/9892261/","projectTitle":"Soaring to Sensory Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5184852_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524155221645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-sierra"},{"teacherId":9127612,"projectId":10019475,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom was completely transformed into a Candyland-themed learning experience, and it truly brought learning to life for my students in the most exciting way.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment my students walked in and saw the transformation, their faces lit up with pure excitement. There were smiles, gasps, and so many \"WOW!\" moments as they took in all the colorful decorations and interactive elements. It instantly created a sense of joy and anticipation for learning that carried throughout each day.\r\n\r\nWe used the materials to create a fully immersive experience where students participated in daily learning activities tied to our Candyland theme. Each day, students completed academic tasks that allowed them to move along our \"Candyland path,\" reinforcing skills in reading, math, and problem-solving in a fun and engaging way. One of the most memorable moments was watching students work together to solve challenges so they could \"advance\" in the game—it built teamwork, excitement, and a true love for learning.\r\n\r\nThis transformation also helped students stay engaged and motivated during a time of year when focus can be challenging. The environment you helped create made students eager to participate, take risks, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are continuing to build on this excitement by incorporating more hands-on and interactive learning experiences. My goal is to keep that same level of engagement and joy in our classroom, using what we experienced during our Candyland unit as a foundation for future lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this unforgettable experience possible. Your support didn't just provide materials—it created lasting memories and a love for learning that my students will carry with them.","fullyFundedDate":1770995511929,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-candyland-transformation/10019475/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success: Candyland Transformation for End-of-Year Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9127612_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714495185463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9127612"},{"teacherId":8957534,"projectId":9787919,"letterContent":"I'm so sorry that this is so late. I'm so thankful for your support. My students loved all the American History materials you sent to me. Even parents commented on how interested the kids were in learning about the USA. Many of my students come from countries in South America and that gave us the opportunity to compare countries using Venn diagrams and many conversations. I'll be donating these books to our school library so other teachers and students will enjoy them as much as we did. Again, I thank you so much for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1761849492871,"projectUrl":"project/excited-students-learn-more-about-the-us/9787919/","projectTitle":"Excited Students Learn More About the USA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8957534_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746739473649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8957534"},{"teacherId":10065264,"projectId":9979535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have book bins and a wonderful collection of new read-aloud books that they use every day.\r\n\r\nThese books help us practice important literacy skills like making predictions, retelling stories, building vocabulary, and answering questions about what we read. During read-alouds, my students love sharing their ideas and making connections to the stories, and their book bins make independent reading exciting and organized.\r\n\r\nIt has been so rewarding to see even my reluctant readers become excited to choose books and participate in our reading time. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child can grow as a reader!","fullyFundedDate":1767621900251,"projectUrl":"project/filling-our-classroom-with-stories/9979535/","projectTitle":"Filling Our Classroom with Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10065264_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785521094828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10065264"},{"teacherId":10049371,"projectId":9889697,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in such meaningful ways! We have already begun using our new resources every day. The scissors have been especially helpful during our hands-on literacy and craft activities—students are building confidence in their fine motor skills while creating projects they are proud of. Our new book buddy bin has quickly become a classroom favorite, giving students easy access to engaging book buddies during independent reading time. In addition, the dehumidifier, air purifier, and essential oil machine have made a noticeable difference in our classroom environment, helping create a calm, comfortable, and focused space for learning.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They were especially thrilled about the book buddy bin and couldn't wait to explore the new book buddies. I even heard students saying things like, \"This makes reading more fun!\" The scissors also sparked excitement as students felt more \"grown up\" using their own tools for projects. The calming atmosphere created by the air purifier and essential oils has helped students settle in more quickly and stay focused throughout the day.\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to incorporate these resources into our daily learning routines. Students will be using the book buddy bin to support small group reading and partner activities, while the scissors will be used for upcoming writing and craft-based projects tied to our lessons. Creating a clean, comfortable classroom environment will remain a priority, as it allows students to do their best learning. Your support has truly made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in helping our classroom thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1769177510960,"projectUrl":"project/growing-healthy-learners/9889697/","projectTitle":"Growing Healthy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Earley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049371_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750474535791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049371"},{"teacherId":8264475,"projectId":9908975,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming place for learning. The cleaning supplies you provided—especially the Swiffer mop, wipes, and vacuum—have already made a huge difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\nIn a kindergarten classroom, learning is hands-on and full of movement. From centers to snack time, our floors and tables are constantly in use. Thanks to you, I am able to quickly and effectively clean up spills, crumbs, and messes, keeping our space safe and comfortable for all students. This has helped reduce distractions and allowed us to spend more time focused on learning and less time worrying about the environment around us.\r\n\r\nMy students have even taken pride in helping keep our classroom tidy! With these tools, they are learning responsibility and the importance of taking care of the spaces we share. It has truly built a sense of community and ownership in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have helped create a space where students feel cared for. A clean classroom sends a powerful message to children—that their environment matters and that they matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. You have made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764600665506,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-spaces-focused-faces/9908975/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Spaces, Focused Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8264475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642355783052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8264475"},{"teacherId":8264475,"projectId":9846314,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming place for learning. The cleaning supplies you provided—especially the Swiffer mop, wipes, and vacuum—have already made a huge difference in our daily routine.\r\nIn a kindergarten classroom, learning is hands-on and full of movement. From centers to snack time, our floors and tables are constantly in use. Thanks to you, I am able to quickly and effectively clean up spills, crumbs, and messes, keeping our space safe and comfortable for all students. This has helped reduce distractions and allowed us to spend more time focused on learning and less time worrying about the environment around us.\r\nMy students have even taken pride in helping keep our classroom tidy! With these tools, they are learning responsibility and the importance of taking care of the spaces we share. It has truly built a sense of community and ownership in our classroom.\r\nMost importantly, you have helped create a space where students feel cared for. A clean classroom sends a powerful message to children—that their environment matters and that they matter.\r\nThank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. 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