{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leland School Park","outOfStateSupporters":72.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10159477,"letterContent":"This project gave our students the opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond the walls of our school! They were so excited when they first saw the Little Free Library and even more excited to help add their own special touches before it was placed downtown for our community to enjoy.\r\n\r\nOur students now get to see something they helped create being used to promote reading and provide books for children and families throughout Leland. We are also in the process of adding a plaque to the library recognizing where it came from and the students who helped make it possible.\r\n\r\nThis project was about more than books, it allowed our students to take ownership in giving back to their community and promoting literacy for others.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students bring A Little Free Library to Leland and for supporting literacy in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1776980305934,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-free-library-for-lelandstudent/10159477/","projectTitle":"A Little Free Library for Leland:Student-Led Literacy for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10159238,"letterContent":"This project was especially meaningful because it gave our students the opportunity to say \"thank you\" to the teachers who make a difference in their lives every day.\r\n\r\nDuring Teacher Appreciation Week, each teacher received a copy of Because I Had a Teacher that had been signed by every student in their class, along with a notepad, sticky notes, and stickers. The signed books were especially meaningful and created a keepsake our teachers can treasure for years to come.\r\n\r\nOur teachers give so much of themselves to their students each day, and this project helped remind them that they matter, they are appreciated, and they are loved. Seeing their reactions as they received their gifts made this project incredibly special.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students celebrate the teachers who do so much for them. Your generosity helped us make Teacher Appreciation Week one they will remember!","fullyFundedDate":1773934225812,"projectUrl":"project/because-of-a-teacher-let-our-students/10159238/","projectTitle":"Because of a Teacher... Let Our Students Say Thank You!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10236137,"letterContent":"This project has helped us support and celebrate our students in meaningful ways. The breakfast items are available for students who arrive after breakfast has ended, ensuring they have something to eat and can start their day ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOur students also love the snacks on our rolling rewards cart each Friday! The cart gives us a fun way to recognize positive choices, effort, and accomplishments while giving students something special to look forward to.\r\n\r\nThe bottled water has also been greatly appreciated, especially because our community frequently experiences boil-water notices. Having water readily available helps us continue meeting our students' needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide Healthy Snacks, Warm Hearts, and Ready Minds. Your generosity helps keep our Cubs cared for, encouraged, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1777822294480,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-warm-hearts-ready-minds/10236137/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks, Warm Hearts, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10227139,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, we are able to support our Cubs in small but meaningful ways every day! The snacks, breakfast items, and bottled water have become valuable resources that help us care for our students while creating a positive and encouraging school environment.\r\n\r\nOur rolling rewards cart continues to be something our students look forward to each Friday. Students love getting to choose a special snack from the cart, and their excitement when it arrives in their classroom is always fun to see. These treats allow us to celebrate our students and recognize their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe breakfast items have been equally important. Students sometimes arrive after our regular breakfast service has ended, and having Pop-Tarts and other breakfast items readily available means we can still provide them with something to eat. Rather than starting the day hungry, they can have breakfast and get ready to focus on the day ahead.\r\n\r\nBottled water has also been an especially valuable resource for our school. Because our community experiences frequent boil-water notices, having bottled water available helps us ensure that our students have access to drinking water when our regular water supply is affected.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem simple, but they make a difference in our students' daily experiences. Whether a student is choosing a Friday reward, grabbing breakfast after arriving late, or receiving a bottle of water during a boil-water notice, your support helps us meet their needs and reminds them that their school community cares about them.\r\n\r\nThank you for Supporting Our Cubs' Wellness Every Day for a Brighter Future! Your generosity is helping us keep our Cubs cared for, encouraged, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1777664520199,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-cubs-wellness-every-day/10227139/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Cubs' Wellness Every Day for a Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10222030,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful impact on our students by helping us support their needs while also encouraging positive habits throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe snacks are used on our rolling rewards cart, which visits classrooms each Friday. Our students love seeing the cart come around and getting the opportunity to choose a special snack. It gives them something to look forward to and provides us with a fun way to recognize their effort, accomplishments, and positive choices.\r\n\r\nThe breakfast items, especially the Pop-Tarts, have also been a huge help. When students arrive late and have missed our regular breakfast service, we now have something readily available to offer them. Our students know that even if they arrive after breakfast has ended, there is something available for them. This helps ensure they do not have to begin their school day hungry and can instead focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThe bottled water has been especially important for our school. Our community experiences frequent boil-water notices, which can affect access to drinking water at school. Having bottled water readily available has given us an additional way to make sure our students have access to safe drinking water when it is needed.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will help us care for the whole child. Whether we are celebrating a student's success with a special snack, providing breakfast to a student who arrives late, or making sure students have access to drinking water, each item helps us create an environment where students are cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us promote Healthy Bodies, Ready Minds and for supporting the wellness of our students as we prepare them for a bright future!","fullyFundedDate":1777403718594,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-bodies-ready-minds-supporting/10222030/","projectTitle":"Healthy Bodies, Ready Minds. 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Having a variety of snacks makes the experience even more special because there is something for everyone to enjoy.\r\n\r\nWhile the snacks are certainly a treat, the rewards cart is about much more than food. It gives us a fun and meaningful way to recognize our students, celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage positive habits. Students have something to look forward to each week, and we are able to use these resources to reinforce positive choices, effort, and success throughout our school.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using our rolling rewards cart throughout the school year to celebrate our students and encourage them to keep working toward their goals. Your generosity has helped us turn a simple Friday reward into something our students genuinely look forward to each week.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping us continue Building Healthy Habits, One Snack at a Time!","fullyFundedDate":1777074105133,"projectUrl":"project/building-healthy-habits-one-snack-at-a/10208147/","projectTitle":"Building Healthy Habits, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10119316,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful impact on our students! The bottled water and Pop-Tarts are available for students who arrive at school after breakfast has been served. Instead of beginning their day hungry, these students are able to grab something to eat and drink before getting started. Having these items available helps us make sure that every student has what they need to kick off a great day and be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe other snacks have been a huge hit on our rolling rewards cart! Each Friday, the cart travels to our classrooms, and students who have earned a reward get to choose a special snack. They love seeing the cart come down the hallway and are always excited to see what choices are available. The Takis, Goldfish, and fruit-flavored snacks have definitely been student favorites!\r\n\r\nMore importantly, these snacks give us another opportunity to recognize and celebrate our students. The rewards cart helps reinforce positive choices, effort, and good habits while giving students something fun to look forward to each week.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these resources to support both our students' basic needs and our efforts to encourage positive habits. Whether it is providing breakfast to a student who arrived late or celebrating a student with a Friday treat, your generosity is helping us create a school environment where students feel cared for, encouraged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build healthy habits, one snack at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1776794250986,"projectUrl":"project/building-healthy-habits-one-snack-at-a/10119316/","projectTitle":"Building Healthy Habits, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":9951372,"letterContent":"This project, Calming Sensory Space for All Learners at My School, has truly been the most impactful project I have received this year. Many of our students struggle with sensory overload, overstimulation, anxiety, and emotional regulation. Before this project, we had an empty corner with very little purpose. Because of your generosity, that space has now been transformed into a warm, cozy, calming sensory area where students can safely go when they need a break, a moment alone, or simply a quiet place to reset.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided through this project have made an incredible difference in our school environment. Students are naturally drawn to this calming space and often refer to it as their \"favorite spot\" in the school. More importantly, we have seen a noticeable decrease in overstimulation and emotional meltdowns because students now have a safe and comforting environment designed specifically for their needs.\r\n\r\nThis sensory space has become so much more than just a corner in our building. It has become a place where students feel secure, understood, and supported. It allows them to calm their bodies, regulate their emotions, and return to learning more successfully. For many of our youngest learners, having access to a calming environment teaches them healthy coping skills they can carry with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create a space that supports not only learning, but emotional well-being, too. Your generosity has helped us build a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, cared for, and safe. The impact of this project will continue to benefit our students every single day, and we are beyond grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771964556719,"projectUrl":"project/calming-sensory-space-for-all-learners-a/9951372/","projectTitle":"Calming Sensory Space for All Learners at Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":9951404,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our \"Sip, Succeed\" project has made a meaningful and visible impact on both our classroom environment and our entire school community. What may seem like a simple reward, a slushie, has become a powerful tool for motivation, behavior support, and positive school culture.\r\n\r\nEach Friday, we celebrate \"Slush Friday,\" where students who have demonstrated positive behavior throughout the week earn a slushie reward. This incentive has transformed student behavior in a way that is both immediate and lasting. Students are more engaged, more focused, and more intentional about making good choices. They remind one another of expectations, take pride in meeting goals, and are excited to be recognized for their efforts.\r\n\r\nThe shift has been remarkable. We have seen a complete turnaround in behavior, with fewer disruptions, increased cooperation, and a stronger sense of accountability among students. The anticipation of \"Slush Friday\" encourages consistency throughout the entire week, helping even our youngest learners understand the value of positive choices and perseverance.\r\n\r\nBeyond my own classroom, this project has grown into a school-wide celebration. By sharing the slush machine with other teachers, we've created a unified incentive system that promotes positive behavior across multiple classrooms. This has strengthened our school culture, boosted morale, and provided teachers with an engaging way to recognize and reward students.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped create a joyful and supportive learning environment where students feel motivated, celebrated, and successful. Your support has not only provided a fun reward, it has helped build habits, confidence, and a love for coming to school each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a positive, thriving school community. Your generosity is making a difference every single week","fullyFundedDate":1770218817068,"projectUrl":"project/sip-smile-succeed-slushie-rewards-for/9951404/","projectTitle":"Sip, Smile, Succeed: Slushie Rewards for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":9178456,"projectId":10013086,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our school has been transformed into a space where students are excited and motivated to read. The addition of our cozy reading nook tents and new books has created a special place where students can comfortably engage with texts and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nStudents especially enjoy choosing a book and curling up inside the tents, which has made reading feel fun, safe, and inviting. This cozy environment has encouraged even our most reluctant readers to spend more time with books and build confidence in their reading abilities.\r\n\r\nIn addition to reading, students have been using puppets to bring stories to life. They love acting out characters, retelling stories, and using their imagination during literacy time. This has helped strengthen their comprehension, oral language skills, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThis project is especially meaningful to me and our students, as it was funded in memory of Hank Thompson, a former educator who had a deep love for literacy. Because of this generous gift from his family, his legacy continues to live on through our students as they grow as readers and develop a lifelong love of books.\r\n\r\nThis project has not only increased student engagement but has also helped foster a genuine love for reading. We are so thankful for your support in creating a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn, explore, and grow as readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are not just learning to read, they are carrying forward a legacy of literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1768445447068,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-library-corner-to-grow-c/10013086/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Library Corner to Grow Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178456_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757332953440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178456"},{"teacherId":10403357,"projectId":10076994,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation and support. Because of your kindness, we are able to provide meaningful experiences and opportunities that make a real difference in the lives of our students. Your commitment to giving back to the community does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate your partnership.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our kindergarten students are able to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing and engaging environment. Your generosity helps us create memorable moments and build a strong foundation for their future. We sincerely thank you for investing in our school and our students—it means more than words can express. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1770221850361,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-rules/10076994/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Rules","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403357_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769978015149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403357"},{"teacherId":10231339,"projectId":9662948,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students have been able to read The Hate U Give, a novel that has sparked meaningful conversations and helped them grow as thoughtful readers and citizens. Many donors love books but may not realize just how many skills students practice while reading a powerful text like this one.\r\n\r\nWhile reading this novel, students are learning how to analyze character development, theme, and point of view. They look closely at how the main character, Starr, changes throughout the story and how her experiences shape her voice. Students are also practicing evidence-based discussion, where they support their ideas with quotes from the text. We talk about how authors use dialogue, tone, and symbolism to communicate deeper messages. These skills help students become stronger readers and critical thinkers, which will support them across all subjects.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is very interactive. Students read both independently and together, and we often pause to discuss important moments in the story. They write quick reflections, ask questions, and sometimes work in small groups to analyze passages. We also connect the themes of the book to the real world, helping students understand how literature reflects the society we live in.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially engaged with this book. Some students who normally hesitate to participate in discussions have been eager to share their thoughts about the characters and the choices they face. Others have told me that this is the first book they've read that feels connected to issues they see in the world around them. Watching students become invested in a story and confident in sharing their ideas has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped bring a book into our classroom that does more than improve reading skills; it helps students build empathy, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world. 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