{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leeds Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2349311,"projectId":10711099,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Leeds Avenue School is better equipped to support our students during some of their most vulnerable moments. The hygiene supplies, extra clothing, laundry detergent, and warm sweaters are helping us create a caring and supportive environment where students can feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nUnlike traditional classroom projects, these resources are used quietly and discreetly when students need them most. Whether a student experiences an unexpected toileting accident, needs a fresh change of clothing, or arrives at school without a sweater on a chilly morning, our school nurse can provide the necessary support with kindness and compassion. Having these items readily available helps prevent students from feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable and allows them to return to their classrooms with dignity.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful aspects of this project is knowing that students do not have to worry about an unexpected situation affecting the rest of their school day. While these supplies may seem like small necessities, they can make a tremendous difference in a child's confidence, comfort, and ability to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to meet the everyday needs of our students and ensure that no child feels overlooked during a difficult or embarrassing moment. Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming school environment where every student knows they are valued and cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1791118037687,"projectUrl":"project/care-with-dignity-keeping-students-comf/10711099/","projectTitle":"Care with Dignity: Keeping Students Comfortable and Confident","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2349311_orig.jpg?crop=780,780,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629673119204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgras"},{"teacherId":3304355,"projectId":10250394,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, Making Numbers Make Sense for Multilingual Learners! Because of your generosity, my students now have additional tools to help them learn, practice, and master their math facts.\r\n\r\nFor my multilingual learners, learning math involves more than just understanding numbers. They are also learning academic vocabulary and building confidence as they navigate a new language. The math flash cards provide students with a hands-on, engaging way to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and other essential math facts at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThese resources allow students to practice independently, work with partners, and reinforce the skills they need to become more successful in math. With repeated practice, students can develop greater fluency, improve their problem-solving abilities, and feel more confident when tackling new challenges.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create more opportunities for my students to learn in a way that meets their needs. By providing these resources, you have helped make math more accessible, engaging, and less intimidating for learners who are building both their mathematical skills and their English language proficiency.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them recognize that they are capable mathematicians. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777994415961,"projectUrl":"project/making-numbers-make-sense-for-multilangu/10250394/","projectTitle":"Making Numbers Make Sense for Multilanguage Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alabarda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304355_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y765&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601923777149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3304355"},{"teacherId":5263489,"projectId":10352114,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you all enough for helping make this possible! I know you guys help us over and over, and your kindness and generosity continue to bring excitement to our classroom. When my students first saw our new supplies, they were SO excited! They couldn't wait to see it all. I was even more excited. Our pencil cases help my students keep their supplies organized and learn to be responsible. The laminating sheets and printer ink have already helped me create fun, colorful, and hands-on activities. Our headphones help my students stay focused while using their Chromebooks to learn, explore, and practice new skills. Each child does things individually so they are super important.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are so much more than classroom material! They are tools that help my second graders learn, grow, stay organized, and become more confident. They also help me SO much as their teacher! Our next steps are to continue using these new resources during our hands-on lessons, small-group activities, and Chromebook learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped me create a classroom where my students feel welcomed, encouraged, and excited to learn. Thank you for helping us. We appreciate you more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1785179019469,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-thrive-with-essential-/10352114/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Thrive with Essential & Inspiring Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaPorte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263489_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612660066878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263489"},{"teacherId":7516879,"projectId":10208865,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of dry-erase markers, dry-erase boards, and storage supplies for our classroom. Your kindness and support will make a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nA well-equipped classroom helps create an environment where students feel prepared, engaged, and excited to participate. The dry-erase boards will give our students more opportunities to practice their work, share their ideas, solve problems, and demonstrate their understanding. Whether they are working through math problems, practicing new vocabulary, brainstorming creative ideas, or collaborating with classmates, these boards will become valuable tools in our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers will also be used every day. Having enough markers ensures that students can actively participate without having to wait for supplies or worry about running out. Students will be able to write, draw, revise, and learn through hands-on activities. These simple materials encourage participation and help make lessons more interactive and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour donation of storage supplies is equally appreciated. Keeping classroom materials organized allows us to use our resources efficiently and maintain a clean, welcoming learning space. Proper storage will help protect the boards and markers, make supplies easier to find, and teach students the importance of responsibility and organization. When our classroom is organized, more time can be spent learning and less time can be spent searching for materials.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows our students that their education matters and that people in the community believe in their success. Knowing that others care about their classroom and learning experience can inspire students to work harder, take pride in their education, and recognize the value of helping others.\r\n\r\nYour support reaches far beyond the supplies themselves. It provides students with tools they can use to express their thinking, practice important skills, and build confidence. These materials will support learning throughout the school year and benefit many students for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and commitment to our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a more engaging, organized, and supportive learning environment. Your donation will be used with appreciation and care, and we will think of your kindness each time our students use these supplies.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their classroom a better place to learn. Your support makes a lasting difference, and we sincerely appreciate everything you have done for our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1777575427118,"projectUrl":"project/write-it-wipe-it-say-it/10208865/","projectTitle":"Write It. Wipe It. Say It.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516879_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x228,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705642449925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516879"},{"teacherId":8800967,"projectId":10261473,"letterContent":"Although these materials did not arrive in time to finish last school year, they were extremely necessary for the start of this school year. What better way to begin a new year than with brand-new headphones and fresh classroom supplies!\r\n\r\nThe headphones are especially important because my students use Chromebooks regularly for online learning programs. Headphones allow students to listen to directions, lessons, reading passages, and interactive activities independently without distracting their classmates. This gives students the ability to work at their own pace and makes our technology-based learning time much more productive.\r\n\r\nThe pencils and Expo markers are just as important. Having these everyday tools readily available means students can get started on their work without worrying about whether they have what they need. The excitement of receiving new supplies may seem small, but for students, having their own new tools can make them feel prepared, proud, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped us start the school year on a positive note. My students are excited to use their new headphones and supplies, and I am grateful to have a classroom where they can begin the year equipped with the tools they need to learn and succeed. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788370467064,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong-with-the-right-tools/10261473/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8800967"},{"teacherId":2349311,"projectId":10336388,"letterContent":"These new books have helped bring STEM concepts to life for my students! The Stacy McAnulty series introduces young learners to important science concepts such as the planets, the solar system, Earth, gravity, and our place in space while also building vocabulary, listening comprehension, questioning, and communication skills. The books give students an age-appropriate way to explore scientific ideas and make connections between what they read and the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading in our STEM classroom is active and interactive. We read aloud together, stop to make predictions, ask questions, discuss new vocabulary, and connect the stories to hands-on STEM activities. Students use the books as inspiration for drawings, models, designs, and creative projects. Our new bookshelves also give students a dedicated place to explore books independently and choose STEM topics that spark their curiosity. The collection is organized into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, helping students begin to recognize the connections between the different areas of STEM.\r\n\r\nMy youngest learners have especially enjoyed the space-themed books because they make big scientific ideas feel exciting and accessible. Students love looking at the illustrations, sharing what they already know about planets and space, and asking questions about things they discover in the stories.","fullyFundedDate":1787139736854,"projectUrl":"project/stories-among-the-stars-exploring-stem/10336388/","projectTitle":"Stories Among the Stars: Exploring STEM Through Books and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2349311_orig.jpg?crop=780,780,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629673119204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgras"},{"teacherId":2349311,"projectId":10181247,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to explore coding, problem-solving, and computational thinking in exciting new ways using our Sphero robots. While many people think of robots as simply fun toys, in our STEM classroom, they are powerful learning tools that help students develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nStudents in grades K-5 use the Sphero robots to learn coding concepts through hands-on activities. Our younger students practice sequencing, directionality, and cause-and-effect relationships as they program the robots to move through simple challenges. Older students build more advanced coding skills by creating obstacle courses, solving design challenges, and debugging their programs when things don't go as planned. These experiences teach students that mistakes are part of the learning process and encourage them to think like engineers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide these meaningful learning opportunities. Your support is inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1779322095436,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-the-future-coding-creativ/10181247/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into the Future: Coding, Creativity, and Problem-Solving With Sphero","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2349311_orig.jpg?crop=780,780,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629673119204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgras"},{"teacherId":1900804,"projectId":9486562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for always supporting my classroom. Your kindness means so much to us!\r\n\r\nThe beginning of the year is always a hectic time and it is so helpful to have the necessary resources to help my students be successful. In this current technological age, headphone and headphone cases are a necessity. Have the opportunity to provide a pair for every student without putting the financial burden on their parents is a huge help. \r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will allow me to purchase supplemental resources to help my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757547846145,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-year-off-right/9486562/","projectTitle":"Start the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1900804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499251897669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-misa"},{"teacherId":5263489,"projectId":9943733,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable and welcoming space where students truly feel at home. The new foam carpet is already making a meaningful difference in how we learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources throughout the day for a variety of activities. During reading time, students gather on the carpet for shared stories and discussions, and I've noticed they are more focused and engaged when they're comfortable. The foam mats have quickly become a favorite during small group work and partner activities students love having the choice to spread out or find a quiet space to complete independent tasks. One moment that stood out was during a recent reading workshop when a group of students chose to sit on the mats together and excitedly discuss their books.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to use these flexible seating options to support collaborative projects, reading groups, and independent work. As we move into our next unit, students will be working more in small groups, and these resources will allow them to choose spaces that help them focus and do their best work. My goal is to keep building a classroom environment where students feel safe, comfortable, and motivated to learn. Thank you for helping create a space where students can thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772826110846,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-clean-seating-part-2/9943733/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Clean Seating Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaPorte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263489_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612660066878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263489"},{"teacherId":10360896,"projectId":9922389,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to our classroom. The Play-Doh, snowman kits with books, hot cocoa, hats, and gloves brought so much joy and excitement to our students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only helped create fun and engaging learning experiences, but also ensured that our students felt warm, cared for, and included. The snowman kits and books inspired creativity and literacy, while the cozy items and treats made our classroom feel extra special.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your continued support and generosity. It makes a meaningful difference in our students' lives each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550461811,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-warmth/9922389/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer & Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacentrilli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10360896"},{"teacherId":7516879,"projectId":10024099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support in providing snacks and headphones for our students makes a significant difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nSnacks play a crucial role in helping students maintain their energy, focus, and emotional regulation, especially during long instructional periods. With a full stomach, they can concentrate better, participate actively, and engage in their academic tasks without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nEqually important, the headphones you've helped provide create an effective learning environment. They enable students to focus during independent work, online learning, and assessments by minimizing background noise. This allows them to work at their own pace, access audio supports, and engage with digital tools without disrupting their peers. Additionally, the bags for the headphones help keep everything organized, further enhancing their learning experience.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources foster an inclusive and supportive classroom atmosphere that truly enhances student engagement and academic success. Your contribution is not just a donation; it's an investment in our students' future.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1768667851333,"projectUrl":"project/turn-it-up-chew-it-down/10024099/","projectTitle":"Turn It Up! Chew It Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516879_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x228,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705642449925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516879"},{"teacherId":10360896,"projectId":10029661,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of headphones to my second grade classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith access to individual headphones, students are now able to fully engage in digital learning activities without distractions. Whether they are practicing reading skills, participating in phonics programs, or exploring interactive math lessons, the headphones allow each child to focus, learn at their own pace, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom with diverse learning needs, this resource has been especially valuable. It has helped create a more inclusive environment where all students—especially those who benefit from auditory support—can access instruction more effectively.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom in ways that go far beyond the materials themselves. Thank you for investing in our students' growth, engagement, and success. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768709437697,"projectUrl":"project/one-pair-many-smiles/10029661/","projectTitle":"One Pair. 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