{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Hood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9808786,"projectId":8987325,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our school. These items give our students a variety of ways to practice SEL skills, enabling students to learn in creative and fun ways. During lunch bunch students used our rocks to create kindness messages. They were encouraged the leave these rocks somewhere around town to provide random moments of encouragement. \r\n\r\nThe gemstones were used to enhance learning about making positive decisions. Students decorated a crystal ball that helps them \"see themselves in the future\" making better choices after reflecting on poor decisions. The gemstones were the icing on the cake for them.\r\n\r\nI look forward to seeing where the other supplies taking our learning and development in SEL. Thanks for making learning fun and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1739368029064,"projectUrl":"project/creative-hearts-growing-minds-building/8987325/","projectTitle":"Creative Hearts, Growing Minds: Building SEL Through Art and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808786_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754589318727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808786"},{"teacherId":8667814,"projectId":9040867,"letterContent":"My students love the books and the headbands. It gave my classroom a sense of community when everyone was wearing the red heart headbands. This let my class feel as though they are a family unit. The books were also a hit. One of my students finished their work early so they could go grab a Valentine's Day book to read. With these stories we are able to do more read aloud's in the classroom when time allows.\r\n\r\nIt reminded my kids that Valentine's Day can be celebrated in many different ways. Yes loud parties are one way. But you can also celebrate by reading Holiday books and being cozy. Thanks to these specific stories we had a more inclusive day.","fullyFundedDate":1739368022381,"projectUrl":"project/favorite-february-stories/9040867/","projectTitle":"Favorite February Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seybert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667814_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661962721153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667814"},{"teacherId":9808786,"projectId":8986656,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding books for my school counseling program. These books have been invaluable in helping students process grief, navigate academic challenges, and build community through whole-class lessons. They have provided a meaningful way to foster shared understanding and awareness, making it easier to support students in their personal and academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference, and I am deeply appreciative of the impact it has had on my students. Thank you for believing in the power of education and emotional well being!","fullyFundedDate":1734549811303,"projectUrl":"project/building-emotional-strength-through-stor/8986656/","projectTitle":"Building Emotional Strength Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808786_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754589318727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808786"},{"teacherId":8667814,"projectId":9031651,"letterContent":"It can be difficult to teach on heavy subjects like racism. Particularly in a classroom of little students. With literature and textbooks that are relevant for their age range this task is much more achievable. Two students did a little bit extra after receiving the Martin Luther King books to show that they understood the overall dream is of kindness and peace. Many students were surprised at how recently Martin Luther King was alive. We discussed how some students had grandparents that were born and experienced a life in a very different time period (more racism).","fullyFundedDate":1737305203078,"projectUrl":"project/i-have-a-dream/9031651/","projectTitle":"I Have a Dream","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seybert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667814_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661962721153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667814"},{"teacherId":9133128,"projectId":7602705,"letterContent":"This flexible seating helped to create a welcoming and calming space for kids to learn the joy of reading and to spend time chatting with friends. \r\n\r\nThe washable nature of the couch also increased the hygiene of the library , further adding to the welcoming nature of the space. These couches were a beautiful color and the kids enjoyed sitting on them, creating play spaces with them, and finding new configurations on them. I cannot begin to thank you for the generosity of this amazing gift to the library and our students.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1691085058794,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-and-inviting-seating-for-the-li/7602705/","projectTitle":"Flexible and Inviting Seating for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faught","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9133128"},{"teacherId":8667814,"projectId":9034573,"letterContent":"Today we read Lola Quiera el Gato. It was my first time attempting to read a book in Spanish. My students found it comical that I struggled reading and mentioned how slow I was while reading the story. Luckily, a supportive staff member was willing to come into the classroom that spoke Spanish and read to the class. As a class we discussed how the staff member was able to read with comprehension and speed in another language. We discussed how if you are learning a new language it can be very difficult (how it was difficult for Seybert to read) But if you already know a new language reading in a different language will come naturally. \r\n\r\nMy hope is that the two read aloud's reinforced the strengths of being bilingual. As well, as the struggle of learning a new language.","fullyFundedDate":1736370062853,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-melting-pot/9034573/","projectTitle":"Celebrating our Melting Pot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seybert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667814_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661962721153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8667814"},{"teacherId":8667814,"projectId":8901048,"letterContent":"This project was one of the most hands on experiences I have had with my students. The students spent one day organizing books according to genre; fantasy, fairytale, informational and folktale. We than went to the kindergarten class with a questionnaire form. The second graders asked the kindergarten class different questions to determine which book genre would be the best fit. The second graders than chose books based on their answers and wrapped these gifts. Two of the second graders asked the kindergarten teacher how many students were in her class. This ensured we had enough for all the students. \r\n\r\nI also made sure that each of my students got their own story based on their interest. My kids are so excited to see which book I chose for them. They keep going near their present wanting to open it. \r\n\r\nThe other books are on our bookshelf. The filipeno book was a hit because the students saw their culture in the classroom. 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