{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Killarney Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10093764,"projectId":9501157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to our classroom! We truly appreciate the tissues, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, pencils, and dry erase markers. These supplies help us keep our classroom clean, organized, and ready for learning every day. \r\n\r\nWith the cold weather coming earlier this year, the cleaning supplies are especially helpful in keeping our classroom healthier and reducing the spread of germs. Pencils and dry erase markers are items we use daily, and having a steady supply allows students to stay focused on learning without interruption. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your thoughtfulness, my students are better prepared, healthier, and able to focus on their learning each day. We are deeply grateful for your time, care, and commitment to my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1762887188178,"projectUrl":"project/staying-healthy-and-on-task/9501157/","projectTitle":"Staying Healthy and On Task","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weeks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10093764_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753475011369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093764"},{"teacherId":10093764,"projectId":9500736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of games for our \"Social and Problem-Solving Recess.\" Your thoughtfulness and support have had an immediate and positive impact on my class community. Since the excitement of the unboxing in the classroom, my students have become more engaged and excited about recess than ever before.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have had more opportunities to play together, build friendships, and practice important social skills such as cooperation, communication, and teamwork. The games also encourage problem-solving and creative thinking as students learn to navigate rules, resolve conflicts, and work through challenges during play. Recess has now become a time of connection and joy. These moments of growth, laughter, and teamwork are truly meaningful and would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to supporting their growth and well-being. Thank you for helping make recess a positive, engaging, and enriching experiences for all. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757683162858,"projectUrl":"project/a-social-and-problem-solving-recess/9500736/","projectTitle":"A Social and Problem-Solving Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weeks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10093764_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753475011369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093764"},{"teacherId":10087028,"projectId":9485520,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution of dry-erase markers, fruit snacks, tissue, and band-aids for our kindergarten classroom. Your support means the world to us and, more importantly, to the bright, eager young learners in our class!\r\nHow Your Generosity is Making a Difference\r\nYour donations have transformed our classroom and directly impacted our daily learning!\r\nThe dry-erase markers have been an absolute game-changer for small group work and independent practice. Just last week, we used them for a lesson on identifying the beginning sounds of words. I gave each student a mini whiteboard and a marker. Seeing them confidently sound out letters and write their answers—like 'C' for 'cat' and 'D' for 'dog'—with the vibrant, working markers was fantastic. They were actively engaged, erasing their mistakes easily, and excited to try again. This hands-on, low-stakes practice is crucial for building early literacy skills!\r\nThe fruit snacks have become a welcome, energizing treat for our \"Working Snack\" time, especially because we have three and a half hours between breakfast and lunch. The tissues are essential for keeping little noses clean (especially during the winter months!), and the band-aids ensure we can quickly comfort and care for those inevitable kindergarten bumps and scrapes, getting us back to learning with minimal interruption.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate and wonderful! The students' eyes lit up when they saw the box of colorful, new markers—no more struggling with dried-out ones! They instantly recognized them as their personal writing tools. When we talked about the fruit snacks, there were collective cheers! They understood that these materials were there to help and support them, making our classroom feel even more like a safe, well-cared-for home away from home.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our kindergarteners. Your kindness has given them the necessary tools and the confidence to learn and thrive every single day. We are so lucky to have you as a partner in their education!\r\nWith immense gratitude,\r\nKim Bonesteel \r\nKindergarten Teacher\r\nKillarney Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1757683127918,"projectUrl":"project/big-essentials-for-our-little-learners/9485520/","projectTitle":"Big Essentials for our Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bonesteel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087028"},{"teacherId":9834018,"projectId":9357982,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom. Your donations of seatsacks have brought a wave of organization and independence to our young learners. Each child now has a special space to keep their materials, which not only helps with classroom management but also fosters a sense of responsibility and pride in their learning. It's amazing to see how something so simple can make such a big impact on their daily routines.\r\n\r\nEven more meaningful are the emotional support tools you've provided. These resources have helped create a warm, nurturing environment where our students feel safe, understood, and empowered to express themselves. Whether it's a calming corner or sensory items that help regulate emotions, your contributions are helping us build a foundation of empathy and resilience. Thank you for believing in our children and for making our classroom a place where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1750774765813,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-an-inspiring-space-for-our-st/9357982/","projectTitle":"Help Build an Inspiring Space for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Friend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9834018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731503987477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9834018"},{"teacherId":10012556,"projectId":9315090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing brand new books for my classroom library. As a first-year teacher, beginning the school year with shelves full of exciting titles has made such a difference. On the very first day of school, I shared this gift with my students during a read-aloud of a few of the books, and it immediately set the tone for a classroom community that values stories, curiosity, and learning.\r\n\r\nThese books are already becoming an important part of how we grow as readers together. For my students, reading isn't just about practicing fluency—it's about finding joy in a story, connecting to new perspectives, and building the stamina and confidence to tackle bigger challenges.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only filled our shelves but has also inspired a love of reading that will carry far beyond this year. I am so grateful for the opportunity to create a rich, welcoming library for my students to explore.","fullyFundedDate":1746785280136,"projectUrl":"project/readers-in-the-making-help-us-build-ou/9315090/","projectTitle":"\"Readers in the Making: Help Us Build Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segalini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012556_orig.jpg?crop=894,894,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746551747177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-segalini"},{"teacherId":1103919,"projectId":9621110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in purchasing Sunshine State Jr. books for my second grade classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on our students by providing access to engaging, high-quality literature that fosters a love of reading and learning.\r\n\r\nThese books have sparked excitement and curiosity among my students. They are eager to dive into new stories, explore different genres, and discuss what they've read with their classmates. The Sunshine State Jr. titles are not only entertaining but also help build essential literacy skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Your donation has helped create a vibrant reading culture in our classroom, and I've already seen students grow more confident and enthusiastic as readers.\r\n\r\nIt's heartwarming to know that there are people like you who believe in the power of education and the importance of supporting young learners. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' futures. Your support means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1758202800086,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-minds-with-books/9621110/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Minds with Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1103919_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694864496756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maryjlewis"},{"teacherId":1103919,"projectId":9376056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of math manipulatives to my classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with math every day.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on tools have transformed abstract concepts into tangible experiences. Whether it's using base ten blocks to understand place value or fraction tiles to visualize parts of a whole, my students are now learning with greater confidence, enthusiasm, and clarity. For many of them, these manipulatives have turned frustration into excitement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping build a foundation of understanding that will support these young learners for years to come. I'm deeply grateful for your investment in their education and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1757518847571,"projectUrl":"project/from-numbers-to-knowledge-fuel-our-math/9376056/","projectTitle":"From Numbers to Knowledge: Fuel Our Math Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1103919_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694864496756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maryjlewis"},{"teacherId":1103919,"projectId":9349042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of pencils to our second grade classrooms. These simple tools have become powerful symbols of creativity and effort for our students.\r\n\r\nWe've been using them not just to write, but to inspire. Each pencil represents a fresh start, a new idea, and a reminder to always try their best. It's amazing to see how something so small can spark such big motivation—our kids are more excited than ever to put their thoughts on paper and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact, and we're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753897927226,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-donate-pencils-for-student/9349042/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds: Donate Pencils for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1103919_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694864496756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maryjlewis"},{"teacherId":1103919,"projectId":9511498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of basketballs and jerseys to our second grade class. Your kindness brought so much excitement and joy to our students—they had an absolute blast learning how to play basketball! \r\n\r\nIt was incredible to see their faces light up as they dribbled, passed, and cheered each other on in their new gear. You've not only helped us teach the fundamentals of the game, but you've also sparked a love for teamwork, movement, and fun that will stay with them for a long time.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and thoughtfulness. You've made a lasting impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755314168769,"projectUrl":"project/sports-matter-from-court-to-confidence/9511498/","projectTitle":"Sports Matter-From Court to Confidence: Teaching Basketball to Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1103919_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694864496756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maryjlewis"},{"teacherId":6211223,"projectId":9253885,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to the purchase of our listening center books and classroom supplies. My students love listening to the books, taking AR quizzes and earning points to receive prizes. This reading initiative helps them build reading comprehension and fluency skills.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to unpack the boxes of our items. It builds classroom community and teaches them that there are amazing human beings in our community! \r\n\r\nMy students will be able to enjoy our new books all year long and complete lots of hands on activities with the supplies we received.","fullyFundedDate":1746710850742,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-in-kindergarten/9253885/","projectTitle":"End of the Year in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6211223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625776415439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6211223"},{"teacherId":576603,"projectId":9317758,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of the Loving Literature Circles project. Thanks to your contributions, my students can experience a transformative journey into the world of reading that will resonate far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThrough Literature Circles, students are developing a rich array of academic skills. They are learning to think critically about texts by discussing themes, character motivations, and plot developments. They are also learning to collaborate effectively with peers, practicing respectful dialogue and active listening. The books also give students the opportunity to express themselves confidently as they share insights and respond to others' perspectives.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students are discovering the joy of reading independently. By engaging in meaningful conversations around books they love, they are beginning to see reading not just as a school task, but as a gateway to imagination, empathy, and lifelong learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746653595269,"projectUrl":"project/loving-literature-circles/9317758/","projectTitle":"Loving Literature Circles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp576603_orig.png?crop=407,407,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686664786626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gutch"},{"teacherId":1103919,"projectId":9349307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our future botany project! Your generosity in providing resources has already sparked excitement among our second-grade students. The books and materials you've helped supply are laying the foundation for hands-on learning and scientific exploration. Students are eager to learn about plant life, growth cycles, and the importance of nature in our world. These resources will allow us to observe, document, and care for plants in real time, helping students build curiosity, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the environment. 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