{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ketcham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10366445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new kitchen set for our Pre-K 3 classroom! Your kindness has helped us create a warm, inviting, and engaging space where our young learners can explore, imagine, and learn through play. We are truly grateful for your thoughtful support and investment in our students.\r\n\r\nThe new kitchen set will provide countless opportunities for our children to develop language, social-emotional, problem-solving, and cooperative-play skills. As they pretend to cook meals, serve one another, wash dishes, and care for their classroom family, they will be building important skills that extend far beyond the play kitchen. Your donation has given our students a special place to use their creativity while learning how to communicate, share, collaborate, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our youngest learners and helping make our classroom a place where Big Goals, Bright Minds, and Bold Futures begin! Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the daily experiences of our Pre-K 3 students, and we are excited to watch their imaginations come to life in their new kitchen. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1785463055705,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-creativity-in-prek-3/10366445/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Creativity in PreK-3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10366527,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing brand-new iPads and a dedicated charging station for our Pre-K 3 Media Center! Technology opens up so many wonderful avenues for early learning, and having these tools available for our three-year-olds has generated so much excitement in our classroom. Thanks to your support, our media center is fully equipped with reliable, organized, and accessible technology that our little ones can safely explore every day.\r\n\r\nWith these new devices, our students now have direct access to up-to-date educational programs, interactive storybooks, and foundational learning activities. From tracing letters and exploring phonics games to building early math and problem-solving skills, these dynamic digital tools allow our preschoolers to learn at their own pace in fun and engaging ways. Having the charging station has also made a huge difference, keeping our tablets organized, charged, and ready for small-group instruction and center rotations.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us introduce modern digital literacy to our youngest learners in a thoughtful, developmentally appropriate way. By ensuring our classroom has the modern tools we need, you have directly enriched our daily instruction and sparked a vibrant curiosity in each of our students. Thank you for investing in our Pre-K 3 classroom and for making such a lasting impact on our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1785463058495,"projectUrl":"project/powering-little-minds-ipads-a-chargin/10366527/","projectTitle":"Powering Little Minds: iPads & a Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10366603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing the cozy new cushions and chairs for our Pre-K 3 classroom library! Starting school can be a big transition for three-year-olds, but walking into our reading area and seeing the bright, inviting seating immediately put big smiles on their faces. Your thoughtful gift has truly transformed a simple corner of our room into a warm, cheerful, and welcoming haven where our littlest learners feel safe and excited to explore.\r\n\r\nThe new seating has already made our daily storytimes and independent reading moments so special. Our preschoolers love choosing their favorite colorful spot, snuggling into the soft cushions, and turning the pages of picture books with their friends. The child-sized chairs give them just the right amount of support and independence, while the vibrant colors make the entire learning space feel joyful and alive. It has quickly become the most popular and loved spot in our whole classroom!\r\n\r\nBy creating such a comfortable and engaging reading nook, you are helping us nurture a lifelong love of books and learning from the very start. We cannot thank you enough for investing in our classroom and bringing so much comfort and color to our school days. Your kindness means the world to our students, our teaching team, and our school family!\r\n\r\nWith warm appreciation and gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1785463057312,"projectUrl":"project/snuggle-up-with-a-good-book/10366603/","projectTitle":"Snuggle Up With a Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10089424,"letterContent":"On behalf of our eager young learners and classroom team, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous gift of 3D printers and a rainbow array of filament. Walking into our Pre-K classroom on the first day of school is already a magical milestone, but seeing the sheer wonder and excitement in our four- and five-year-olds' eyes as they watched their very first 3D print materialize layer by layer was truly unforgettable. Your support has transformed an empty corner of our classroom into a lively hub of curiosity, imagination, and foundational discovery.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we hit the ground running and immediately put these tools to work creating custom learning resources to jumpstart our school year. We have already designed and printed chunky tactile alphabet tracing stones, customized sensory math counters shaped like friendly animals, personalized cubby name tags with raised lettering, and adaptive ergonomic pencil grips tailored specifically for small hands developing fine motor control. Having the ability to create durable, bespoke manipulatives tailored to our curriculum and our students' individual developmental needs has enriched our daily learning stations beyond measure.\r\n\r\nYour investment does far more than supply hardware—it plants the earliest seeds of STEM literacy, creative confidence, and collaborative problem-solving for children just taking their first steps in education. Every vibrant roll of filament represents countless opportunities for our preschoolers to dream, build, and explore tactile learning in ways previously impossible in an early childhood setting. Thank you for believing in our classroom, championing early childhood innovation, and giving our students such an inspiring foundation for the school year ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1776292907588,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-bring-our-imaginations-to-l/10089424/","projectTitle":"3D Printing -Bring Our Imaginations to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":8796948,"projectId":7114730,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a more organized and inviting classroom! My Pre-K students were excited to see their supplies neatly arranged in colorful table caddies and our morning work materials stored on an easy-to-access cart. They quickly learned where everything belonged and took pride in helping keep our classroom tidy.\r\n\r\nThese organization tools have made our daily routines run more smoothly while encouraging independence and responsibility. Students can easily find and return materials on their own, allowing more time for learning and exploration. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where our young learners can thrive. Thank you for making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1680527566708,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/7114730/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8796948_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665630054498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebowen"},{"teacherId":8796948,"projectId":7378451,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Let's Move Our Bodies\" project possible! My Pre-K students were thrilled to see our dramatic play area transformed into a mini gym with yoga mats, exercise equipment, and books about staying active. They eagerly jumped into imaginative play, taking turns exercising, stretching, and encouraging one another while practicing healthy habits.\r\n\r\nThese resources have brought our exercise unit to life in meaningful ways. Students are using new vocabulary, learning why movement and nutrition are important, and building confidence through active play. Your generosity has helped create engaging experiences that will encourage healthy habits and a love of learning for years to come. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1690284223989,"projectUrl":"project/lets-move-our-bodies/7378451/","projectTitle":"Let's Move Our Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8796948_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x0,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665630054498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebowen"},{"teacherId":7904800,"projectId":10222676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our students will have special promotion items that will help make their kindergarten graduation a memorable and meaningful celebration. Your donation allows us to recognize our students' hard work, growth, and achievements throughout the school year. Seeing their smiles as they celebrate this important milestone will be possible because of caring donors like you. Thank you for believing in our students, investing in their future, and helping us create lasting memories for our young learners. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1778521250508,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-promotion/10222676/","projectTitle":"Kinder PROMotion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wimbish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7904800_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633301393368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswimbish-k"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10258020,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredibly generous gift of backpacks, pencils, and crayons for our rising kindergarten scholars!\r\n\r\nSummer is such a critical time for our little ones. Having these beautiful, brand-new materials to take home ensures that the learning doesn't stop just because the school year has ended. With these tools, our students can keep practicing their writing, drawing, and early literacy skills all summer long, keeping their minds sharp and ready to hit the ground running on day one of Kindergarten!\r\n\r\nYour kindness provides more than just school supplies—it gives our students the confidence and resources they need for a bright academic future. We are so grateful for your support of our wonderful growing scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1778521009347,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-the-sun-summer-learning/10258020/","projectTitle":"Fun in the Sun - Summer Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10257863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation bins and bags! Your incredible generosity is providing exactly what is needed to pack up our classroom and keep our materials perfectly safe while in storage. Packing everything up can be an overwhelming task, but you have made it so much easier. \r\nAs our school is being completely rebuilt, we are transitioning to a temporary swing space. Having these sturdy containers ensures all of our books, manipulatives, and daily supplies will remain secure and free of damage during the move and throughout the construction period. Because of you, we won't lose any valuable learning resources. \r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and your commitment to our classroom. Thanks to supporters like you, our students will have a wonderful, fully stocked, and ready-to-use environment when we move back into our brand-new building. Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1779361425149,"projectUrl":"project/packing-up-and-moving-into-our-new-space/10257863/","projectTitle":"Packing Up and Moving into Our New Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":10258247,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire community, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing donors for your generous support. Thanks to your kindness, our recent graduation ceremony was an absolute triumph. Your donations allowed our 4-year-old scholars to celebrate their big milestone in style, looking incredibly bright and official in their beautiful blue and gold caps and gowns. Seeing the immense pride on their faces as they walked across the stage was a moment we will never forget, and it was made entirely possible by your generosity.\r\nThe energy in the room during the ceremony was electric. The crowd was filled with roaring cheers, applause, and tears of joy as proud parents and families watched their little ones take this big step. It was a wonderful, heartwarming event that perfectly honored the growth, creativity, and accomplishments of our youngest learners. Every child deserves to feel celebrated, and your support ensured our scholars had a graduation day as bright as their futures.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for creating a memory that our families will cherish for a lifetime. We are so grateful for your partnership and could not have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1778611875477,"projectUrl":"project/as-of-today-were-on-our-way-to-kinder/10258247/","projectTitle":"As of Today, We're on Our Way to Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":3684882,"projectId":9979808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for our Veterinary Dramatic Play Center. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\nThe children have had an absolute blast exploring the space—caring for their \"animals,\" taking on the roles of veterinarians, and using their imaginations in such creative ways. I have never seen them so engaged, excited, and eager to learn through play. Your contribution has not only enhanced their play experience but has also supported their social, language, and problem-solving development.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create such a joyful and enriching environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770394250105,"projectUrl":"project/paws-claws-and-classroom-cause/9979808/","projectTitle":"Paws, Claws and Classroom Cause!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3684882_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619965147549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsirby2021"},{"teacherId":7904800,"projectId":10187764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding new books for our classroom library through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my students now have access to a wide variety of engaging, diverse, and high-interest texts that inspire a love for reading and learning. These books not only strengthen their literacy skills, but also open their minds to new perspectives, cultures, and ideas. Your contribution helps create a welcoming environment where every child can see themselves reflected in a story and feel excited to explore new ones. Watching my students eagerly pick up books, share stories with one another, and grow as confident readers is truly priceless. Your kindness and commitment to education are making a meaningful and lasting difference in our classroom each and every day. 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