{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3143984,"projectId":10093230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the glue sticks and laminating sheets. My students have loved creating their own letter crafts each week ad we go through a lot of glue while doing so. They also use the glue sticks during both reading and math seat work.\r\n\r\nThe students are also really enjoying the new games that have been laminated for them to create a fun way to show their new skills! They love being able to go to a reading or math center and show what they can do. They have even been using new STEM bins as another problem solving center during our application center rotations during the day and the students have been loving it.","fullyFundedDate":1771005557418,"projectUrl":"project/sticking-together-in-kindergarten/10093230/","projectTitle":"Sticking Together in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3143984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570896718792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3143984"},{"teacherId":9004319,"projectId":10053001,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity! We are so grateful for your donations to our classroom. The materials that you provided helped create a bright learning environment filled with resources to help us grow our reading skills.\r\n\r\nThe lamination sheets allowed us to protect our games, posters and center activities so they can last. The little erasers are used as game pieces and the students LOVE all the choices they have when playing Roll & Reads. The sentences strips have supported our letter formation and spelling... we love that we can wipe them off and use them again and again!\r\n\r\nYou've helped my students become better readers and shown them that members of our community want to see them succeed!\r\n\r\nThank you for all that you do :)","fullyFundedDate":1770056930941,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-materials/10053001/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9004319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707243933753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9004319"},{"teacherId":9497655,"projectId":10072651,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they first saw the new floor mats added to our classroom centers! They immediately noticed the bright, clean spaces and were eager to begin exploring. The mats have made a huge difference in our classroom by creating protected areas for hands-on learning, sensory play, art projects, and science exploration. My students feel more comfortable experimenting, creating, and collaborating without worrying about spills or messes, which is such an important part of learning in Pre-K.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the mats daily during our Science units. Students have explored animal habitats, compared animal teeth and body coverings, and used sensory materials to create icy environments for pretend play and investigation. In our dramatic play grocery store, students have also been practicing real-world skills like shopping, counting, communicating with classmates, and working together. The mats have allowed us to expand these engaging experiences while keeping our classroom safe, organized, and welcoming.\r\n\r\nNext, our students will continue building on these hands-on learning experiences through spring science investigations, collaborative art projects, and more imaginative play opportunities connected to our classroom themes. These materials have helped create an environment where curiosity, creativity, and exploration can thrive every single day. Thank you again for supporting our students and helping make joyful learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772428401982,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-discoveries-withou/10072651/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Discoveries (Without the Big Mess!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9497655_orig.png?crop=285,285,x101,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715727717025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497655"},{"teacherId":5268879,"projectId":9875866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project Super STEM Supplies! This project out materials like Marble Run, Magnet Cubes, Magnetic Marble Run, and World Pack Edition Magnet Cubes directly in the hands of students to build, design, create, and problem solve. The popsicle sticks, straws, and construction paper have allowed students additional outlets for creativity and problem solving with STEM challenges and builder opportunities. \r\n\r\nWe could not do it without your incredible support- the panthers that come to the STEM lab are so fortunate to have you all. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763556317049,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-supplies/9875866/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5268879_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522420454419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rentschler"},{"teacherId":9497655,"projectId":10035481,"letterContent":"Because of your gen\r\nerous support for \"Helping Students Explore, Discover, and Wonder,\" my students have been able to fully engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences every day. With our classroom centers protected and ready for exploration, students have been diving into a unit on Arctic animals, learning about their bodies, their teeth, and how they survive in cold environments. They have also been building real-world connections through imaginative play in our classroom grocery store, practicing language, math, and social skills as they shop and collaborate with classmates.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed me to expand center-based learning, encourage curiosity, and provide rich sensory and dramatic play opportunities without limitations. Instead of worrying about messes or restricting materials, I can focus on creating engaging lessons that foster creativity, independence, and confidence. Thank you for helping create a classroom where exploration, discovery, and joyful learning happen every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768741461602,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-explore-discover-and/10035481/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Explore, Discover, and Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9497655_orig.png?crop=285,285,x101,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715727717025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497655"},{"teacherId":3143984,"projectId":9768883,"letterContent":"Students are using the light board materials to practice their reading and math skills in a fun and engaging way. Students love using the letters to build words. They also enjoy using the pattern blocks to show how they can use many shapes to make a new picture. \r\n\r\nThe students love going to the light box during center time as well to use the various building blocks to make structures! It is always a favorite center for them! They also really enjoy using the shapes to make pattern block puzzle cards on the light table.","fullyFundedDate":1760631493152,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-kindergarten/9768883/","projectTitle":"Light Up Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3143984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570896718792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3143984"},{"teacherId":9497655,"projectId":9779451,"letterContent":"When the new materials arrived, my Pre-K students were absolutely buzzing with excitement. Their eyes lit up as they explored the magnetic discovery wands, fine motor tools, and all the new art supplies. One of my favorite moments happened during a science-and-art station rotation: a small group used the magnetic wands to test which classroom items were \"magnet friends,\" while another group stamped patterns with the ink pads and paint sticks. Their curiosity was completely natural and joyful — the room was full of little discoveries and proud \"I did it!\" moments.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the resources to great use during our weekly exploration centers. The fine motor bin has become a class favorite, especially for students who need extra support with hand strength. The art materials have inspired open-ended creations, from colorful self-portraits to class-made pattern books. These tools give my students more independence and confidence, and it's clear they feel proud of what they can create.\r\n\r\nUp next, we're starting a mini-unit that blends science, art, and storytelling. Students will use the magnet tools to sort objects and predict outcomes, then create illustrated pages about what they discovered using our paint sticks and brushes. Your donation is helping them build both academic skills and a love of learning — and I can't thank you enough for making these moments possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761371679699,"projectUrl":"project/painting-printing-and-smocksoh-my/9779451/","projectTitle":"Painting, Printing, and Smocks—Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9497655_orig.png?crop=285,285,x101,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715727717025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9497655"},{"teacherId":9004319,"projectId":9468442,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school and my learners! We were able to use the materials from your donation to make our learning space colorful and engaging. The laminating sheets are always helpful to keep our activities durable. Students have enjoyed playing \"Roll & Reads\" using your colorful cardstock donation and brightly colored dice.\r\n\r\nThe tissues are helpful now that we are getting into the winter months as well. Students know where to find them in our classroom, and can quickly and quietly take care of their needs thanks to your donations. The biggest impact has been the TPT gift card! There are so many resources made by teachers just like me and I love that I have the funds to support fellow teachers while engaging my students with games and worksheets from their website.\r\n\r\nMy students and I want to thank you for your generosity! You've made a change in their lives without even meeting them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1754162871046,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-restock/9468442/","projectTitle":"Back to School Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9004319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707243933753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9004319"},{"teacherId":3143984,"projectId":8169832,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students finish the school year off strong. By mid year, we are struggling to have enough engaging materials for students. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will help me purchase new materials and games to better meet the needs of the students in my classroom. Then I can use the laminating sheets to make them last for future students as well. \r\n\r\nStudents love being able to use games in the classroom to show their learning. 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