{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leona H Cox Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4268158,"projectId":9597630,"letterContent":"My students enjoy the well needed space that is created by the dividers. These dividers allow my young learners to focus, explore, and grow through meaningful play and learning. The three classroom dividers help to create quiet learning centers and defined play areas, allowing my students to concentrate on activities without distractions while giving them cozy spaces to work independently or in small groups. \r\n\r\nThe baby doll set with stroller and highchair enhances our dramatic play center, where my students develop nurturing skills, practice caregiving, and explore family roles through imaginative play. 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The colorful paper, scented pencils, stickers, markers, and whiteboard paddles have helped create an environment where students feel excited to participate and take risks as learners. These small but powerful resources allow students to practice phonics, spelling, and word-building skills in a way that feels positive and motivating.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were immediately curious and eager to use them. The scented pencils and fun stickers quickly became favorites, and students were excited to write, practice words, and share their work. The whiteboard paddles have been especially helpful during our lessons, allowing every student to actively participate by writing and showing their answers. 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Your generosity is helping students build confidence in themselves as learners, and we are so grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769099722008,"projectUrl":"project/from-post-its-to-progress-equipping-an/9751335/","projectTitle":"From Post-Its to Progress: Equipping an Intervention Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salerno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559593_orig.jpg?crop=463,463,x21,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757022379599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559593"},{"teacherId":9500179,"projectId":9485748,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. They loved exploring the flexible seating, whisper phones, and dry-erase boards, and they felt proud knowing these special tools were just for their classroom. From the very beginning, the materials helped create a warm and welcoming environment where students felt comfortable, supported, and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nWe now use these resources daily. The flexible seating has allowed me to create a cozy reading corner where students can relax and enjoy books at their own pace. Whisper phones have been especially impactful during reading time, helping early readers hear themselves read, build fluency, and gain confidence. Dry-erase boards are used during phonics, math, and small group lessons so students can actively participate and show their thinking, which keeps learning engaging and focused.\r\n\r\nTo encourage positive behavior and celebrate growth, I created a classroom store that opens twice a week using the prizes from this project. Students earn opportunities to shop by showing effort, kindness, and responsibility. This ongoing system has been a powerful motivator and has helped students feel consistently recognized for their hard work. 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This project allows my classroom to flourish in ways that I could not imagine being able to do on my own. By donating to this project, you have provided my students with the tools they need to be successful. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1723675356191,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/8556509/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":8181283,"projectId":9445145,"letterContent":"This project has fueled my classroom with additional materials and tools to spark creativity, imagination, and learning. My students are getting access to resources that they do not have to provide or think about how they will be able to provide it. And for that I am filled with joy and humility. Without the support of the DonorsChoose community, my classroom would not be able to provide all of these resources, as I simply cannot do it alone. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you and I appreciate every donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755274515447,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-2025/9445145/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9455649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous hearts! Because of your donation, my kindergarten class was able to get a teaching easel! We use this easel every single day in my classroom! \r\n\r\nOur classroom easel is used for all kinds of learning. We display our anchor charts on it each day. Some examples include our letter of the week anchor chart, science \"can, have, are\" charts, comprehension skills, writing instruction charts, and MORE! \r\n\r\nThank you so so much from the bottom of my heart! My kindergarteners are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755885941702,"projectUrl":"project/needed-top-classroom-tool/9455649/","projectTitle":"Needed: Top Classroom Tool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971953_orig.jpg?crop=2469,2469,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771144920828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971953"},{"teacherId":9644256,"projectId":9439768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind generosity to this project. We use the resources you helped provide daily! My students particularly love our digital clock, sweeper, and new automatic pencil sharpeners. These things are helping my students to build self management skills, and a sense of responsibility and ownership for our classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents use their whiteboard markers and erasers daily, especially in my math intervention small groups. They are a vital tool to their learning and practice of our essential math standards, and they make the learning more fun! \r\n\r\nThank you again for partnering with me to build an inviting, organized, and effective classroom where my students feel empowered, safe, and loved.","fullyFundedDate":1755549212075,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-grade-level-new-impact/9439768/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Grade Level, New Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9644256_orig.jpg?crop=2107,2107,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753222740449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9644256"},{"teacherId":8565246,"projectId":9589640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom. Students were so excited to see their new flexible seating options. Our new resources have increased student choice in the classroom. They love the different options for floor cushions and seat cushions. \r\n\r\nThey love to work together in different areas of the classroom during our independent work time. Students enjoy working on the floor while sitting on their cushions. The seating options have also motivated students during silent reading. They choose a flexible seating option, find a spot, and start reading. \r\n\r\nStudents often ask - \"Can we grab a cushion and work together?\" Now I can say yes and have enough options for the students who want to use them. We really appreciate your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760655066092,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-in-4th-and-5th/9589640/","projectTitle":"Flexible in 4th and 5th!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahumada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8565246_orig.png?crop=922,922,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755130795303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8565246"},{"teacherId":8181283,"projectId":7247575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my 6th grade classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to purchase copies of Gordon Korman's Restart for all our students. This book is a powerful catalyst for important classroom conversations, exploring themes of identity, empathy, and second chances.\r\n\r\nYour gift means our students aren't just reading a great story; they are discussing what it means to be a good friend, how to overcome a negative reputation, and the power of changing for the better. Having their own copy allows every student to annotate, reflect, and truly own their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our literacy program and the development of these essential life skills. Thank you for making these enriching discussions possible.","fullyFundedDate":1680197207114,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-self-reflection/7247575/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Self-Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":8181283,"projectId":6629649,"letterContent":"I continue to be grateful beyond words to provide for my class in ways I could never do alone. I strive to give my students access to tools, resources, and materials that provides a plethora of opportunities. You have made that possible! Your donation is already making a real difference in the lives of my students. Because of your kindness, we are able to create an environment that is fostering student learning!!\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education and futures. Thank you again for being such a wonderful part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1660052996237,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-mark/6629649/","projectTitle":"Making Our Mark","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9614916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarteners! My students were so excited to receive these learning materials! \r\n\r\nThis project included many awesome learning materials that have enriched my students' learning in class! The alphabet bean bags are a staple in my small groups, and my students love using them for putting the alphabet in order and working on letter sounds! \r\n\r\nThe playdoh pack has been vital to our classroom! It is used for Fun Friday for play and also throughout the week to support learning! It builds fine motor skills while also practicing skills for ELA and math! Students love it! \r\n\r\nThe breathing mazes were an awesome addition to our Calm Down Corner! In this corner, we have some coping tools like the breathing mazes. These help students practice breathing when they are experiencing big emotions. \r\n\r\nAnother great addition are the rainbow floor cushions! These are a favorite in my classroom! My students are able to use these cushions for flexible seating during independent work. My students love the choice that it gives them! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755809491614,"projectUrl":"project/building-successful-students/9614916/","projectTitle":"Building Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971953_orig.jpg?crop=2469,2469,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771144920828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971953"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9188054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Because of you, I was able to give my students access to more learning resources! My students were so excited to see these learning tools! \r\n\r\nWe use these tools in our daily lives in the classroom! The student mailboxes are a staple in the classroom. For my kindergarteners, the process of handing out their graded work is tedious. The mailboxes make it easier to sort all of their work! \r\n\r\nThe anchor chart paper is another staple! The first time we used it this school year was to make a procedures checklist and for our classroom promise! Now, we use it for learning throughout our day! We use it each week to make a poster about our letter of the week! It is also crucial for our learning posters for science! \r\n\r\nA third staple is the magnetic handwriting paper that I keep on our whiteboard! This magnetic handwriting paper is crucial in kindergarten! We are learning how to do proper letter and number formation. This poster helps me guide my students in this learning process! I also use it to write a morning message to the class. \r\n\r\nThe playstix building tools are now a classroom favorite! My students love building with these, and they are still in the process of learning how to use them! The students ask if we can play with these when they are finished with their work. I plan to utilize them in a future STEM project to build something! \r\n\r\nThe numberblocks puzzles are a class favorite too! My students like the numberblocks videos, and they enjoy using their materials in the classroom. My students are practicing sequencing their numbers, and these puzzles help them to build these skills. \r\n\r\nThis is just a glimpse of the learning these tools have supported in my classroom, and there are many more tools that were provided by your generosity. 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