{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lewis & Clark Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6077108,"projectId":9242405,"letterContent":"We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the generous donors who contributed to our school's book vending machine initiative. Your support made it possible for us to purchase a wonderful selection of books that have brought excitement and joy to our students. Because of your kindness, the vending machine is stocked with engaging titles that inspire young readers every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, our students have had the opportunity to earn books to take home for the summer, helping them maintain their reading skills even on days off. This gift not only fosters a love of reading but also encourages continuous learning beyond the classroom. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to nurturing our children's education and for making a lasting impact on their literacy journey.","fullyFundedDate":1744251455639,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-summer/9242405/","projectTitle":"Books for Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6077108_orig.jpg?crop=1303,1303,x524,y860&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552320894008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6077108"},{"teacherId":9551070,"projectId":9083667,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to explore and implement tablet-based grading in the classroom. This approach has significantly transformed the learning environment by fostering greater student engagement, immediate feedback, and meaningful collaboration. The integration of technology not only streamlines grading but also empowers students to take an active role in their learning journey. By embracing these tools, I am confident that my classroom has become a more inclusive, efficient, and inspiring space where every student can thrive and succeed. The positive impact of this practice will continue to shape my teaching and support student growth for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1738859142995,"projectUrl":"project/streamlining-assessment-the-benefits-of/9083667/","projectTitle":"Streamlining Assessment: the Benefits of Tablet-Based Grading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551070_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758818198838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551070"},{"teacherId":9747526,"projectId":8777146,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of math materials. Your support has made a significant impact on our students, enhancing their math literacy and understanding of key concepts in a more engaging and accessible way.\r\n\r\nThe materials have been invaluable in strengthening our math talks, which are crucial for building confidence and comprehension in fourth-grade students. These discussions have helped students improve their problem-solving skills and develop a solid foundation in math.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your donation has allowed me to better differentiate instruction, meeting the diverse needs of our students. With your support, I've been able to offer more hands-on opportunities for some students and provide challenges for others, helping each student progress at their own pace.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of us, thank you for your generosity and commitment to our students' success. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1733289309878,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-roulliers-innovative-explorers/8777146/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Roullier's Innovative Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roullier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747526"},{"teacherId":9754124,"projectId":8793559,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your wonderful donation. Scheduling in a self-contained special education classroom can be especially challenging. It is important for students to be engaged in meaningful activities throughout the day, but staffing and behavior can make that difficult. Building an independent work center helps to keep students engaged and working even when a teacher is not available to work directly with them. Independent work centers also allow students to learn how to work and be successful on their own.\r\n My students have been excited to begin working on their own. The drawers and boxes make it easy to keep the materials organized and students know where to go and what to do when they get there. I will continue to create and make new independent work activities targeting academic areas (math, reading, and writing) as well as fine motor, communication, and social skills. I cannot thank you enough for the positive impact this is making on my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1726797871652,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-through-math-and-l/8793559/","projectTitle":"Building Independence Through Math and Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754124"},{"teacherId":236313,"projectId":8788632,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you so very much for supporting our grant. Because of your generosity, I was able to purchase 25 books, 1 packet of bulletin board display pictures, and a 3D globe of the world. The books are a literacy extension of our current curriculum: 'Amplify: Core Knowledge Language Arts'. These are putting books into the hands of my students; letting them dig deep and explore the curriculum not only at their own pace and leisure, but interest levels as well. I am thrilled to see their excitement and passion for reading and exploring blossom with these new materials.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes began to arrive, my class was interested in what was going on. I didn't tell them until all the books had arrived in our room. Then they were put away until we reached each applicable unit in our Amplify curriculum. With each new unit the students have a new set of books to choose from which causes cheers of excitement, bringing a smile to their faces and mine. My class looks forward to choosing books during independent reading time and gets excited when I announce we have a new unit coming up. I am glad that these books can bring such joy to my students.\r\n\r\nWith the help of the bulletin board displays and 3D model, my students are seeing the units come to life. They can see larger photos of the human body and organs, learn more vocabulary words, and relate to them in the more childlike pictures. We haven't gotten to the 3D model of the Earth in our space unit, but as excited as they were with the other books, I am sure the model will be received just as enthusiastically! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and my students. These books will be cycled with each unit and loved for many years to come. I am so excited to see my students this thrilled about the books and reading!","fullyFundedDate":1726760087281,"projectUrl":"project/supplementing-our-knowledge-with-more-li/8788632/","projectTitle":"Supplementing Our Knowledge With More Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nadeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/236313"},{"teacherId":6077108,"projectId":8698132,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I could not teach my students and help them with your generous donation. Having hands on manipulatives for the students to use during a lesson helps them solidify and understand the content so much more than just following along and watching a demonstration.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I was able to have a class set of fraction tiles for my students to use, play with, manipulate but mostly LEARN. I wish I could have had the same experience when I was a child because I know that I would have understood the concepts much more.","fullyFundedDate":1724621665253,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/8698132/","projectTitle":"Hands on Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6077108_orig.jpg?crop=1303,1303,x524,y860&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552320894008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6077108"},{"teacherId":9551070,"projectId":8746518,"letterContent":"In my fifth grade classroom, I have been integrating Math and English manipulatives into our intervention programs to enhance student engagement and understanding. When my students first saw the manipulatives, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. Many of them expressed how the hands-on nature of the materials made math feel more approachable. One student remarked, \"I can actually see how these fraction tiles help me understand how many pieces fit into one whole!\" In English, they appreciated having physical objects to represent the words they were learning, which helped them connect better with the vocabulary.\r\n\r\nAs the year goes on, I am confident that these manipulatives will not only enhance my students' academic skills but also foster a love for learning. I look forward to sharing more of my students' progress and success stories with donors, showcasing the meaningful impact of their contributions in my classroom. 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