{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kettering Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9999710,"projectId":9257274,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your donations toward our project, 'We Are Growing and Changing!' The Pre-Kindergarten students were quite excited to sit and work on their own circle on their new rug. I occasionally see them moving their hands across the rug to feel the softnesses of the rug as they are waiting to participate in our large group activities. \r\n The children are very protective of their own space and become upset when someone is sitting in their space and will inform me if someone is sitting in the wrong circle. They can easily identify who is absent by the empty circle on the rug. I smile when I enter into the classroom every morning and breathe in the new carpet scent that still filters in the room. \r\n When it was suggested by my assistant to try and submit my request for funding of our project, I did not believe that it would be funded. I'm glad she encouraged me to try! Thank you again to everyone who donated to our project!","fullyFundedDate":1754564808351,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-growing-and-changing/9257274/","projectTitle":"We Are Growing and Changing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999710"},{"teacherId":9627834,"projectId":8850817,"letterContent":"Scholars were excited to have snacks to keep them motivated throughout the day. Thank you for being so supportive. Food should never be a hindrance to student success. Students' eyes lit up to see all the donations.\r\n\r\nIn the future, I want to support scholars in all aspects of their lives. I want to ensure they have basic supplies like snacks, personal supplies like deodorant, and school supplies. I also wanna ensure they have equipment to help them be active in their everyday lives. Jump ropes, basketballs, etc., will be the next goal.","fullyFundedDate":1729541782571,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-thought/8850817/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Thought!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mccain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627834"},{"teacherId":9793689,"projectId":8858849,"letterContent":"Thank you for empowering my students to unlock their full artistic potential through digital art. Your support is instrumental in fostering their growth and ensuring that art continues to thrive. Digital art is a forthcoming wave of artistry that will enable students to create art that can transition into graphic design and marketing. This will encourage students into entrepreneurship and learning this art is integral to everything we see and do. Creativity is essential, and digital art is the next big wave that my students will be able to learn from and grow with.","fullyFundedDate":1738321003544,"projectUrl":"project/charging-into-digital-art/8858849/","projectTitle":"Charging into Digital Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Proctor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793689_orig.png?crop=696,696,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738342065425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793689"},{"teacherId":9415327,"projectId":9049177,"letterContent":"My students absolutely LOVE our new carpet; their excitement is out of the roof. The expressions on their faces were priceless, they were in awe. The moment they walked through the classroom door, an instantaneous celebration took place. They began singing Bino and Fino's, Please and Thank You song.\r\n\r\nIt brings me so much joy to see how much they enjoy the carpet during our SEL circle and yoga. Whether it's during testing, class assignments in their Chromebooks, Read Aloud time, or a STEM project, students resort to the carpet for comfort and a community environment. Working on the carpet is now their preferred seating. \r\n\r\nThe impact has been tremendous. I can also attribute a boost in critical thinking to the comfort students feel when strategizing during collaborative discussions. Academic performance has increased across all foundations/domains. \r\n\r\nThank you DonorsChoose and donors for a wonderful way to help teachers provide education and excellence in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1740623565467,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpet-help-us-create-a-cozy/9049177/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpet: Help Us Create a Cozy Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9415327_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702768976350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colesroadrunners"},{"teacherId":4515181,"projectId":9109528,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding my project for a healthy classroom environment for my students.\r\nMy students were delighted to receive the gifts and are excited to use them daily.\r\nThe sharpening of our new pencils is a coveted classroom job, and they all vie to get selected to do it.\r\nour classroom is a safer place for us to learn and play because of you.\r\nI want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom supplies, including pencils, cleaning materials, and snacks. Your support means so much to me and my students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made a real difference in our classroom. The pencils are helping my students stay engaged and prepared during lessons, the cleaning materials are keeping our learning environment healthy and safe, and the snacks are providing much-needed energy and comfort throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only lightened the financial burden on our classroom but has also shown my students that there are people who care deeply about their education and well-being. Thank you for making a positive impact on our daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1744033087733,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-learning-environment/9109528/","projectTitle":"Healthy Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis-Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4515181_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502305500775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4515181"},{"teacherId":9609122,"projectId":8703714,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They immediately gravitated toward the books, eager to dive into new stories during DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time. Having fresh notebooks for reading and writing has also been a big hit—they love personalizing them and using them to jot down their thoughts, reflections, and creative ideas.\r\n\r\nThe writing blocks have been a great addition to our stations, providing engaging ways for students to practice their skills in a hands-on way. We also use the laminating pouches to create durable station materials that students can use repeatedly, ensuring that activities remain engaging and long-lasting. The magnetic dots have been especially useful for building sentences and displaying student numbers, making our classroom more interactive and organized.\r\n\r\nFor whole-group instruction, the easel paper allows us to work together on lessons, brainstorm ideas, and create anchor charts that support learning. The cleaning supplies have been a huge help, especially during cold and flu season, ensuring that we maintain a healthy and comfortable learning environment. The pencils, of course, are a necessity for daily classwork, and my students appreciate always having them readily available.\r\n\r\nWe also use the printer paper for a variety of classroom activities, from printing out student work and assignments to creating engaging learning materials. Having a steady supply of paper makes it easier for students to access important resources and showcase their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are starting a writing project where they will use their notebooks to draft and refine personal narratives. These resources have truly made a difference in our daily learning, making activities more engaging and accessible for all students. 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