{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kingsley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1109000,"projectId":10025722,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the \"oohs\" and \"aahs\" in my second-grade classroom this morning! The boxes arrived, and my students immediately figured out that they were brand new, high-quality hardback books. To say they were excited is an understatement—I think I even saw one student try to hug a book before opening it!\r\nBefore your donation, our library was filled with well-loved (a.k.a. worn-out) paperbacks. Now, these durable, beautiful hardbacks are going to last for years, allowing my students to truly dive into stories without worrying about ripped pages. You've given them more than just stories; you've given them pride in their classroom library and the confidence to choose engaging, \"just-right\" books.\r\nHere is a glimpse of the impact you've made:\r\n\r\nMore Reading, Less Fighting: The students have been begging to switch out their books during free time.\r\nConfidence Boost: These books are at a level where my struggling readers feel successful and motivated.\r\nDurable Joy: No more taping spines! These books will be well-loved and well-cared for.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of reading and for making my second graders feel so special. They cannot wait to send you their own handwritten thank-you notes soon!","fullyFundedDate":1772570517638,"projectUrl":"project/strong-stories-strong-futures-hardback/10025722/","projectTitle":"Strong Stories, Strong Futures: Hardback Books for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1109000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514623578012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-brainybunch"},{"teacherId":1109000,"projectId":9885500,"letterContent":"I'm absolutely thrilled to reach out to let you know our project for Patricia Polacco books has been fully funded. As an educator, bringing her stories-filled with compassion, resilience and her signature illustrations-into my classroom brings me much joy. \r\n\r\nThese books, especially classics like Thank You Mr. Falker, have the power to change how my students see themselves, teaching them we all have unique gifts. Your generosity ensures my students will have access to literature that warms the heart and sparks deep conversations. Thanks for fostering a love of reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772911672717,"projectUrl":"project/whacko-for-books-by-polacco/9885500/","projectTitle":"Whacko for Books by Polacco!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1109000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514623578012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-brainybunch"},{"teacherId":1109000,"projectId":9885488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The jump ropes, soccer balls, cones, and wobble stools are already making a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students are loving the new equipment. The jump ropes and soccer balls keep them active and excited to participate, and the cones help us set up fun games and skill stations. Inside the classroom, the wobble stools have been especially helpful for students who need a little movement to stay focused.\r\n\r\nYour support means more opportunities for movement, teamwork, and learning every single day. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1766018792855,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/9885488/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1109000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514623578012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-brainybunch"},{"teacherId":1109000,"projectId":9401856,"letterContent":"Your generosity made a big difference in our classroom! Instead of the microphone we first planned to buy, I used your donations to get supplies that help my students every day—pencil boxes, crayon boxes with snap-tight lids, plastic cases, and wipes to keep our classroom clean and organized.\r\n\r\nWe also received a Butterflies in the Classroom refill kit, and my students were thrilled to watch the caterpillars grow and change! Their faces lit up each day as they made discoveries and shared their observations.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom runs more smoothly, feels cleaner, and is filled with excitement for learning. Thank you for helping my second graders learn, explore, and take pride in their classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755042241904,"projectUrl":"project/all-voices-matter/9401856/","projectTitle":"All Voices Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1109000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514623578012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-brainybunch"},{"teacherId":6404943,"projectId":9148591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project, \"What a Novel Idea for Reading!\". The 3rd-grade students I worked with were beyond excited to receive these books for our novel study of Because of Winn-Dixie.\r\n\r\nThere is something powerful about each student having their own book in hand during lessons rather than simply listening to it read aloud or sharing with a partner. With their own copy to follow along, they can engage with the text more deeply- tracking the story, revisiting their favorite parts, and building confidence as readers. This shared experience helps students feel more connected to the novel while also creating a sense of community in the classroom, as we journey through the story together.\r\n\r\nThese classroom copies of books have opened the door to teaching a wide range of reading skills and life lessons. Academically, we used the novel to practice comprehension strategies such as making predictions, identifying character traits, and tracking cause-and-effect relationships. We also had an opportunity to study vocabulary in context and explore themes through writing and discussion. Because of Winn-Dixie naturally lends itself to conversations about kindness, empathy, and friendship, helping students see how books can teach us about both reading and life. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation and for supporting our readers. You've given them both the tools and the inspiration to grow as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1741585361304,"projectUrl":"project/what-a-novel-idea-for-reading/9148591/","projectTitle":"What a Novel Idea for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scoggin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6404943_orig.jpg?crop=445,445,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596839801996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-scoggin"},{"teacherId":1109000,"projectId":4874771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, we now have a beautiful FlexSpace Classroom Storage Bench where my students can sit, read, and enjoy books in comfort.\r\n\r\nThis bench has quickly become one of our favorite spots in the classroom! Students love curling up on it with a good book during reading time. It's also helping us stay organized—the bookshelf storage underneath keeps our favorite books neat and easy to find.\r\n\r\nHaving this special reading space has made reading feel even more inviting and joyful. My second graders are so proud of their \"reading bench,\" and it's wonderful to see them excited to spend time with books every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a warm, welcoming classroom where students can grow their love of reading. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1588745311552,"projectUrl":"project/sit-your-shelf-down-and-read/4874771/","projectTitle":"Sit Your Shelf Down and Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1109000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514623578012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-brainybunch"},{"teacherId":1109000,"projectId":5021550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your donations, each of my second graders received their very own Lion Folder to help them stay organized and responsible.\r\n\r\nThese folders travel between home and school every day, keeping important papers, homework, and notes safe. My students feel so proud to have their own folder—they call it their \"special folder\" and take great care of it!\r\n\r\nThe Lion Folders have made a big difference in helping students build independence and communication skills, and families appreciate having a simple way to stay connected to classroom learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students take pride in their work and feel more confident each day. 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