{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9356331,"projectId":10012518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations to my classroom! My students were so excited to see the stickers! It is crazy that something that simple is such a huge deal to a child. Every time I put a sticker on a paper they light up! We will be making a present for our moms for Mother's Day by writing on the scrapbook paper all the reasons we love our moms. For example a child could say, \"I love my mom because she makes the best tacos!\" They come up with 10 reasons specific to their mom and then roll the cut up pieces of scrapbook paper up and put them in the Mason jars. The jars are then given a ribbon and a label saying, \"All the Reasons I love my mom!\". Then they decorate a gift bag and hide their jar in tissue paper to create an amazing present that these moms can keep forever! I actually have one from my child who is now in college and I love it so much!\r\nAnther great project we will be using the water colors for is an amazing Earth Day craft. The kids absolutely love water painting and it's been years since I've had them available to the students in my class so thank you very much! There are an infinite amount of things I can do with them!","fullyFundedDate":1768495023934,"projectUrl":"project/mothers-day-crafts/10012518/","projectTitle":"Mother's Day Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bogda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356331"},{"teacherId":5373662,"projectId":10005920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping make our classroom colorful and welcoming. Because of your kindness, our students now have a vibrant learning environment filled with materials that inspire creativity and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe new supplies and decorations have truly transformed our classroom. When students walk in each morning, they immediately notice the bright colors and engaging learning spaces. It has made our classroom feel more like a place where they belong and where learning is fun.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided materials but also motivation. The students are more eager to participate, collaborate, and express themselves. Seeing their excitement reminds us every day how meaningful your support is.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768181116669,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color/10005920/","projectTitle":"Learning in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perone-Medeiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597942156995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373662"},{"teacherId":4726402,"projectId":9992720,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of high-quality construction paper and a Cricut machine. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are truly thankful for the care and support you have shown our young learners.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, creativity is one of the most important ways children explore the world around them. Art projects help students practice fine motor skills, express their ideas, build confidence, and develop early problem-solving abilities. Because of your donation, our students now have access to vibrant, durable construction paper that stands up beautifully to the enthusiastic cutting, gluing, folding, and decorating that happens every day in our classroom. The quality of the materials truly matters—when students work with sturdy, colorful supplies, their projects last longer and their pride in their work shines even brighter.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Cricut machine has also been an incredible gift for our classroom. Teachers often spend many hours preparing materials for projects, cutting shapes, letters, and templates by hand. The Cricut allows us to create precise designs quickly and efficiently, saving valuable time that can now be spent directly with students—teaching, guiding, and celebrating their creativity. Instead of preparing materials late into the evening, we can focus more energy on building engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support will help us create a wide range of exciting activities throughout the year. Students will use these supplies to make seasonal crafts, build letters and words during literacy activities, design shapes during math lessons, and create imaginative art that reflects their own ideas and personalities. The Cricut will also allow us to prepare personalized materials, classroom decorations, and hands-on learning tools that make lessons more interactive and visually engaging for our young learners.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students—that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their education. Even at five years old, children can feel when others support their learning, and that encouragement helps build a lifelong love of school and creativity.\r\n\r\nEvery colorful project that goes home in a backpack, every carefully cut shape used in a lesson, and every smile that appears when students see new materials on the craft table is a direct result of your generosity. You have helped transform ordinary classroom moments into joyful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our classroom, and the future of these young learners. Your kindness and generosity will continue to inspire creativity and discovery every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768092366707,"projectUrl":"project/lasting-memories-of-kindergarten/9992720/","projectTitle":"Lasting Memories of Kindergarten.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pappa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4726402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504477692612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4726402"},{"teacherId":8114265,"projectId":9989425,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We now have a table with adjustable legs so we can sit low and casually and play together. This is comfortable and the kids love having somewhere they can be together. \r\n\r\nAs soon as the table was set up, they automatically went straight to is and played. They were sitting nicely and playing with each other, promoting inclusion and pay skills. The other supplies such as the whiteboard erasers and markers will be used on the table to promote communication and inclusion. \r\n\r\nConnelly's class with students with autism thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768418212322,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-inclusion-and-communication-in/9989425/","projectTitle":"Fostering Inclusion and Communication in Children with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114265"},{"teacherId":732775,"projectId":9935582,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Our preschoolers are having so much fun creating with the new art supplies! We've been using the Kwik Stix paint sticks and markers to color and create in our art center. The colored paper and foam stickers have been used for projects. These activities are helping build fine motor skills, communication, and confidence in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the excitement was immediate. Little hands couldn't wait to try the paint sticks and explore the stickers. The variety of textures and colors has helped create a joyful, sensory-friendly space where students feel comfortable expressing themselves.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be working on making and creating personal books and other projects connected to our classroom themes. These experiences will continue encouraging creativity, independence, and positive engagement in our daily learning. We are so grateful for your support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764596437855,"projectUrl":"project/art-materials-for-pre-k-students/9935582/","projectTitle":"Art Materials for Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonntag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/732775"},{"teacherId":398442,"projectId":10001375,"letterContent":"My preschool students were absolutely thrilled when I showed them our new materials. They jumped up and down and started clapping! They could not wait to start playing with them. We have been using our new math manipulatives during morning arrival time. What I love most about all of these materials is they are totally open ended, so the kids are able to let their imaginations run wild! They have been building and creating the most awesome things, and they are having such great conversations while doing so. 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