{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7472223,"projectId":9294177,"letterContent":"I am eternally grateful to you for your kindness and support for our project. \r\nYour generosity really helps our the students in the Lincoln bulldog community. \r\nWe have been enjoying many Brain Pop videos to support science, social studies. Health and social skills during our summer school program and in the wellness club I ran at school during the year. \r\n\r\nAlso, during that club we class and a the school club setting, we will used the sensory stickers, and sensory bottle tool kits to calm ourselves during stressful times like testing or other moments when we aren't regulated. The students learned how to use these tools to support their mental health. \r\n\r\nLastly, the clipboards, and baskets helped me organize the items we have during our club time. Thanks to your commitment to supports students we are able to make these things happen for their well being and growth. Please be blessed and know the impact you made truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746787276826,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-multilingual-learners-succeed/9294177/","projectTitle":"Help our Multilingual Learners succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7472223_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718251189863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7472223"},{"teacherId":9559458,"projectId":8467957,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your generous contributions have completely transformed our classroom, providing us with brand new literacy and math manipulatives that are making a profound difference in our students' learning journey every single day. The impact of your support is truly immeasurable, creating an environment where curiosity thrives and complex concepts become accessible to every child.\r\n\r\nWhen these vibrant materials first arrived, the energy in the room was palpable. You should have seen their faces! There were gasps of pure delight and a chorus of enthusiastic \"oohs\" and \"aahs\" as we carefully unboxed everything. The students were buzzing with anticipation, eager to get their hands on the colorful counting bears, magnetic letter tiles, geometric shapes, and various other tangible learning tools. It honestly felt like a joyous holiday morning in our classroom, a moment of collective excitement that I know none of us will soon forget.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful ways we've been leveraging these fantastic new resources is through our \"Building Our Own Book\" project. Previously, students were confined to drawing and writing in notebooks. Now, with the new letter tiles, sight word manipulatives, and sequencing cards you generously helped provide, our students are literally building words and sentences with their own hands. This physical act of construction gives them a concrete understanding of literacy concepts like phonics, spelling patterns, and sentence structure. Just last week, during a small group activity, I witnessed a truly powerful moment: a group of students burst into spontaneous cheers when they successfully spelled out a complex, multi-syllable word – \"extraordinary\" – entirely by themselves, using the new letter tiles. This project isn't just about writing; it's about making literacy tangible, exciting, and deeply personal.\r\n\r\nThe same transformative effect has been equally evident in our math lessons. Abstract mathematical concepts, often daunting to young learners, are now being grasped with remarkable clarity and enthusiasm. Our students are actively using the new unifix cubes, base-ten blocks, and fraction circles to visualize and understand concepts like addition, subtraction, and place value. For example, understanding regrouping in subtraction used to be a common sticking point. Now, with the base-ten blocks, they can physically exchange a \"ten\" stick for ten \"ones\" blocks, making the abstract process concrete, logical, and easy to manipulate. This hands-on approach removes the intimidation factor and allows them to experiment, make mistakes, and discover solutions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next exciting steps for our students involve integrating these invaluable manipulatives into independent learning centers and collaborative problem-solving activities. They'll use the literacy tools to craft their own imaginative short stories and expand their vocabulary. In math, they'll tackle more complex problems and explore the fascinating world of fractions and geometry. We're also planning a special \"Discovery Showcase\" later in the semester, where students will demonstrate how they've used these materials to deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly opened up a world of possibilities for our students, giving them the essential, hands-on tools they need to grasp fundamental literacy and math concepts in a way that is both incredibly effective and profoundly engaging. Thank you for being such an essential, cherished part of their educational journey and for empowering them to learn, grow, and thrive in such a tangible and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1727880964299,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-boost-literacy-and-ma/8467957/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Boost: Literacy and Math Manipulatives for Engaged Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malpica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9559458_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753184040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-malpica"},{"teacherId":9559458,"projectId":8444979,"letterContent":"Our new rug, generously funded by your \"Donate a Rug for Warm Little Feet in Our Kindergarten Classroom\" campaign, have truly transformed our learning space! We're using them daily to create a more organized and inviting environment. For example, one rug defines our \"Publishing House\" writing center. Just last week, during a storytelling unit, my students comfortably sat on this rug to illustrate and \"publish\" their own books. This dedicated, cozy space fostered collaboration and focus, allowing their creativity to blossom. We are incredibly grateful for your thoughtful contributions; your generosity has directly impacted our students' daily lives, providing them with comfortable, defined spaces that foster learning, collaboration, and joy. 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From charging the battery, to loading the memory chip, to attaching the lens, and framing the shot, these kids have become quite the amateur photographers, thanks to you! \r\n\r\nMost recently, they used the Donors Choose materials to capture family photos at our Family Ornament Night, as well as spirit week fun in the weeks leading up to Winter Break. Now, they are eager to make a memorable yearbook when we return from break, which will include group photos of the various clubs offered at our school.\r\n\r\nOne goal of the Digital Media and Design Team is to give students time to explore future career options. With this donation, students have been able to practice photography while also learning how to be good digital citizens as they create content for social media platforms for our community. This could not have been done without your generous donation! Thank you for supporting this teacher and her students.","fullyFundedDate":1727879501832,"projectUrl":"project/professional-photography-equipment-for-4/8760259/","projectTitle":"Professional Photography Equipment for 4th and 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pingel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2805520_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696968669994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-daily"},{"teacherId":2374481,"projectId":8385024,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to my latest project on Donors Choose. The gift card allowed me to find and purchase what I needed for my bilingual students.\r\n\r\nIt is often difficult to find activities and worksheets in Spanish for my dual \\classroom. With the gift card, I could purchase content made by bilingual teachers for bilingual teachers. It saved me the time I would spend translating worksheets I could only find in English and/or creating my materials.\r\n\r\nMy students benefited from this the most. They practiced new skills learned on paper, whether through activities or worksheets, which tied to our curriculum and themes taught. Students used worksheets I printed out during center time, where they applied knowledge of phonics, reading, math, and more.\r\n\r\nThat is why I appreciate getting a TPT gift card. I can use it to purchase exactly what I need to help my students practice their Spanish.","fullyFundedDate":1717778687836,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-tpt-resources/8385024/","projectTitle":"Bilingual TPT Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2374481_orig.jpg?crop=797,797,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568421946881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rubio2"},{"teacherId":9559458,"projectId":8449461,"letterContent":"Having three center rugs in my kindergarten classroom has been an absolute game-changer for me, especially with a new group of students coming in! My main circle time rug instantly creates a clear, cozy spot where the kids naturally gather, helping them focus on stories and songs and making whole-group management a breeze. 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