{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lagos Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":10060611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project come to life. We have already downloaded a few End of the School year material to use now. We have also perused through to get access to some ideas of what we want for the new school year, since I get my same students back. They are already thinking about what the topic of their next class book will be about. \r\n\r\nThis is the first time getting to use a gift card code for this site. Usually I am paying out of pocket to download things that I see. You have made it even better for myself, my students and my wallet. Thank you for thinking of our awesome classroom that takes care of some pretty amazing students.","fullyFundedDate":1778167848755,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-card-that-keeps-giving/10060611/","projectTitle":"The Gift (Card) That Keeps Giving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":10070766,"letterContent":"My students already feel the excitement from their very own full-color magazines. They are both informative and entertaining. The subject/topics are engaging. Although they are written at their grade level and my students have some reading challenges, the strategies we have been learning in class are helping them practice their fluency and understand. They were so excited to be introduced to the first set of them that arrived. I let them know we would have them for the beginning of the school year and it would be our \"new thing\". What a treat! This would not be possible without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1775516128232,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-through-practice/10070766/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers Through Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":9708212,"projectId":9992878,"letterContent":"Your support has made a direct and meaningful impact on our students every single day. The materials provided, especially the ink and printing supplies have allowed me to create high-quality centers and worksheets that support both whole group and small group instruction.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I've been able to design differentiated activities that meet students where they are. Instead of using one-size-fits-all worksheets, I can now provide targeted practice for different skill levels. This means some students are receiving extra support with foundational skills, while others are being challenged with enrichment activities that push their thinking further.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most exciting for students is having engaging, hands-on materials during center time. They enjoy rotating through activities that feel purposeful and interactive, rather than repetitive. The variety keeps them motivated and helps them stay focused.\r\n\r\nI've especially noticed growth in students who benefit from small group instruction. Having the ability to print specific materials for these groups allows me to tailor lessons to their needs in real time. Students who may have struggled before are gaining confidence as they practice skills in a more supportive, targeted setting. At the same time, higher-level students are staying engaged through enrichment opportunities that extend their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I'm able to provide a more personalized learning experience for every student in my classroom. 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Thank you so much for this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1769177075307,"projectUrl":"project/because-words-matter/9815110/","projectTitle":"Because Words Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":9651957,"letterContent":"My package arrived just in time to do this simulation a few times in honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, which is recognized during the month of October. I am so excited to have the opportunity to lead parents, teachers and other community members in this important work. I really think that eyes will be opened to exactly what dyslexia IS and what it IS NOT. There are many myths out there and these simulations can help dispel them. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for every person that helped to make this possible through your donation. I wanted this so bad that I added a lot of my personal funds to it, but I am grateful to those who saw the value in what I am doing and wanted to help. Thank you for supporting this and any future projects. It makes a huge difference to educators like me!","fullyFundedDate":1757024281910,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-know-what-dyslexia-feels-like/9651957/","projectTitle":"Do You Know What Dyslexia Feels Like?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":9324850,"letterContent":"I am so happy to everything I need to begin my first BIG lesson for our class project this year. It is all about career exploration. We will do it with book studies, career lesson and even guest appearances. Our goal will be to create our very own book about future careers. Look how many skills that our students will learn as they work themselves up to becoming real authors. \r\n\r\nReading is BIG in my classroom and I want to pass that love for books and reading on to every student I interact with. I can't wait to see how many people find career opportunities that started all because of this amazing project. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving our class the opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1751832775994,"projectUrl":"project/when-i-grow-up/9324850/","projectTitle":"When I Grow Up...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":9292701,"letterContent":"I am excited to BEE a recipient of your kindness. I will BEE able to share the love and resources with my fellow educators through your generous donation. \r\n\r\nI am an ALL-IN book person who highlights, draws pictures, uses stickies and flags. I am not the person to borrow a book from. I love reading in bed and on boats. I love writing outside and in the car the most. \r\n\r\nI can't wait to introduce new lessons and perspectives to my co-workers on teamwork, building relationships and sharpening skills for the new generation. I have already started a schedule to start a little afterschool book club. Now that I have the materials, I can handle the snacks!","fullyFundedDate":1754333499973,"projectUrl":"project/growing-teachers-one-pd-at-a-time/9292701/","projectTitle":"Growing Teachers One PD at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":9351374,"letterContent":"There is nothing like being able to share the news with my students that someone has not only made a donation to our class project, but that it has actually been fully funded. This project has so many implications for my students and I can't wait for them to fully understand the impact that will come from everything that we can connect to and with. Many of my other classroom goals for my students are tied to this project, so in essence, this project is the runway for my students to take off even higher and go further. Thank you so much for allowing them to know what true generosity is. Thank you for letting them understand how special they are; that people who do not even know them care so much about them and what they have to offer. I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1752586585601,"projectUrl":"project/turn-down-for-what-silent-disco-headpho/9351374/","projectTitle":"Turn Down For What: Silent Disco Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin-Hamlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325622_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x192,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732753654347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgriffinhamlin"},{"teacherId":325622,"projectId":9262452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing my students the opportunity to literally learn and grow at the same time. This project is going to be a year long thing so I am grateful to have it from the very beginning of the year. \r\n\r\nTheir eyes lit up to know that this is just for them and how we will integrate their reading and writing into growing food. 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