{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Loretto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5185752,"projectId":9802532,"letterContent":"The light fixture covers and stools were opened immediately and put straight to use in our classroom! \r\n\r\nThe students were SO excited to see the beautiful colored stools. Not to just see them but get to use them for every day use! \r\n\r\nNormally students are having to bring the chairs from their desks to either of the work tables with the teachers. We move around so much that chairs were getting forgotten and was just a hassle to continually move them. But these new stools stay at both of our work tables for the students and they can choose their favorite color to sit on. \r\n\r\nThe light covers have lessened the fluorescent glow in our room and makes the light noise a lot more quiet. Where students and adults in the room are not as over stimulated due to the covers. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the stools and light fixture covers as a nice upgrade to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760455356266,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-toucans/9802532/","projectTitle":"Comfy Toucans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5185752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518743923541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/itomlinson"},{"teacherId":8453704,"projectId":9661376,"letterContent":"On behalf of Loretto Elementary School Garden Club, we would like to express our gratitude for your generous donation of hoses. Your support will make a difference in our ability to care for our garden in Florida.\r\n\r\nOur students now have the proper tools to water plants efficiently and consistently. Last year we lost our strawberry plants due to lack of water. This year the strawberry plants we planted are thriving thanks to the water hoses. We are able to leave them running to provide plenty of water in Florida heat. Students are disappointed when their plants do not thrive due to lack of water. \r\n\r\nGarden Club allows our students to have hands-on experiences to learn about the growing process and plant care. In addition, they learn about the water shed, bees, other insects, and much more. Best of all, we have a salad at the end of the school year with the plants and vegetables from the garden they grew. \r\n\r\nStudents are made aware of the benefits of organic planting as well as environmental issues. Hopefully, Garden Club will inspire a future in agriculture for some of our students. \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting school experiences that will provide students with garden growing skills and knowledge. We truly appreciate our donors for their contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1757611188643,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-to-educate-sprinklers-for-buddi/9661376/","projectTitle":"Hydrate to Educate: Sprinklers for Budding Gardeners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerl1"},{"teacherId":5185752,"projectId":9698288,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to our classroom! These tablets have saved us on a multitude of levels. 1. When our inclusion students come in, it allows them to access scratch jr., teach your monster, and novel effect in the class for their use. 2. We have been having issues getting apps like scratch Jr. and Minecraft education on come of the district computers, so, students are still able to access those programs during resource and Minecraft ambassador club. 3. They have saved me at dismissal when my computer dies and I need to access our dismissal\r\nProgram to assist with end of the day dismissal. \r\n\r\nThis project has been an incredible aide in our classroom\r\nProviding access to everyone, even students beyond our 4 walls!","fullyFundedDate":1757609726823,"projectUrl":"project/toucans-for-tablets/9698288/","projectTitle":"Toucans for Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5185752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518743923541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/itomlinson"},{"teacherId":6481425,"projectId":9789139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom project! I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude, and I want to take a moment to share just how much your kindness means to both me and my students. When I submitted this project, I hoped that someone out there would see the value in what we were trying to accomplish. Thanks to you, that hope became a reality, and our classroom now has an HP Smart-Tank printer that will greatly enhance the learning experience for every child who walks through our door.\r\n\r\nYour donation is so much more than just a piece of technology—it represents opportunity, access, and encouragement. In an elementary classroom, we constantly look for ways to make learning more engaging and more accessible for all students, and this printer allows us to bring those ideas to life. Whether we're printing hands-on activities, student workbooks, reading passages, STEM project materials, or full-color visuals to strengthen comprehension, the resources we can now provide will truly support students across different learning styles. Many of my students thrive when they have materials they can touch, annotate, and personalize, and your contribution ensures that these opportunities are available consistently and with high quality.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and every student who will benefit from your generosity this year and in years to come, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your gift will make a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1760637575404,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-printed-tools-f/9789139/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds with Printed Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6481425"},{"teacherId":9358850,"projectId":9823502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through Donors Choose! Your donation has made a difference in our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to materials that create a more pleasant, organized and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nItems like crayons, art trays, stools, flashlights, and privacy shields have transformed out classroom into a space where students can focus, collaborate and express their creativity. \r\n\r\nThese resources encourage responsibility, independence and joy in learning each day.\r\nYour contribution has not only provided supplies, but has inspired my students to take pride in their classroom and learning experiences. I am so grateful for your generosity and belief in our work.","fullyFundedDate":1760624651266,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-pleasant-and-organized/9823502/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Pleasant and Organized Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9358850_orig.jpg?crop=928,928,x50,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708273379857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9358850"},{"teacherId":9933767,"projectId":9678192,"letterContent":"My students have been loving all of the new fun and exciting therapy materials. The dental set has really come in handy for teaching students about their articulators, or parts of their mouth that help them make their sounds correctly. They have also really loved the vending machine. They are motivated to do just anything just for a turn to play with it. The vending machine is also great for identifying, labeling, describing, and sorting items. The numerous board games also had a huge impact. The students were excited to try different games and have in-tact game pieces and cards to use. Thank you again for making our year a more successful one.","fullyFundedDate":1758815608750,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-new-therapy-supplies-to-promote/9678192/","projectTitle":"Exciting new therapy supplies to promote communication!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farinella"},{"teacherId":3968118,"projectId":9161349,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the Squishy Circuits materials for my classroom! I have been able to do two projects so far with my first grade classes. We created simple circuits to light up LED bulbs and then in another class the kids got to test the conductivity of different items. They LOVED both projects!\r\n\r\nI am so excited to help my kids understand not only how to use a computer, but to also get an introduction into how they work. It was so fun to see their lightbulbs AND their faces light up when creating circuits in class. I'm excited to continue to find more ways to use Squishy Circuits in my classroom, and your support helped make that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746488104524,"projectUrl":"project/completing-the-circuit-to-learn/9161349/","projectTitle":"Completing the Circuit... to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrysco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3968118_orig.jpg?crop=900,900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699312799269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3968118"},{"teacherId":5196512,"projectId":9659657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our owl pellet investigation project! When the materials first arrived, my students were a little hesitant. They were unsure of what to expect and slightly squeamish about the idea of dissecting something from an owl's digestive system.\r\nBut that uncertainty quickly turned into fascination.\r\nOnce they began exploring the pellets, they were hooked. Students eagerly sorted tiny bones, matched them to charts, and pieced together miniature skeletons with the focus of true scientists. The room was filled with excitement and curiosity, and many didn't want to stop when it was time to pack up. Several even asked if they could take their pellets home to finish!\r\nThis project sparked genuine engagement and gave my students a hands-on experience they'll never forget. It helped them build observation skills, think critically, and see science in a whole new light.\r\nWe're so grateful for your support in making this unforgettable learning moment possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757360275936,"projectUrl":"project/whooos-hungry-discovering-nature-throu/9659657/","projectTitle":"Whooo’s Hungry? Discovering Nature Through Owl Pellets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Niebauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5196512_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699452190547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/niebauer"},{"teacherId":9892708,"projectId":9051138,"letterContent":"Hatching and raising chickens in my classroom had an extreme impact on my students by creating an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Witnessing the life cycle of chickens firsthand helped my students grasp concepts like growth and development in a memorable way. This immersive approach not only reinforced our science lessons but also ignited curiosity and critical thinking as the students' asked questions and observed the process up close.\r\n\r\nThe students were captivated as they witnessed the newborn chicks break free from their shells and take their very first steps. They had the opportunity to gently hold the fragile chicks and observe them as they began to grow and change. The experience left them in wonder and excited to learn more. For some children, it was their first time ever seeing or holding a chicken, making the moment even more extraordinary and unforgettable.\"","fullyFundedDate":1741176120184,"projectUrl":"project/which-comes-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg/9051138/","projectTitle":"Which Comes First the Chicken or the Egg ?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lavello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892708"},{"teacherId":6481425,"projectId":9634636,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to fund a year-long subscription to Book Taco for my 3rd grade class. Your support means so much—not only to me as a teacher, but also as a friend of our family. It's extra special knowing this gift came from my son's best friend.\r\n\r\nWith Book Taco, my students will be able to dive into books with more excitement and purpose. The program helps them track their reading, take quizzes, and engage with stories in ways that build both comprehension and confidence. I know this resource will make reading more fun and will encourage my students to challenge themselves as readers throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I can offer my class an engaging tool that motivates them to read daily and helps me better guide their growth. Your kindness will touch every single one of my students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1756043286307,"projectUrl":"project/feed-their-love-of-reading-with-book-tac/9634636/","projectTitle":"Feed Their Love of Reading with Book Taco!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6481425"},{"teacherId":6481425,"projectId":9325087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My students and I are thrilled to have received the Code and Go Mouse games and the Bee-Bot Docking Station. These tools are already helping my young learners explore coding, problem-solving, and teamwork in fun, hands-on ways. The dry-erase table has quickly become a favorite spot for small-group learning, brainstorming, and sharing ideas. It's amazing to see how engaged and confident my students are when they have the right materials to support their learning. (This table was purchased instead of the some of the items that were not available).\r\n\r\nYour gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers has also been such a blessing. It has allowed me to bring even more creative, high-quality resources into our classroom, tailored to my students' needs. We have purchased several activities that they are able to use with our STEM materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are excited to come to school each day, ready to learn, create, and grow. Thank you for investing in their futures and helping make our classroom such a joyful, inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755722358895,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-class-move-full-steam-ahead/9325087/","projectTitle":"Help My Class Move Full STEAM Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6481425"},{"teacherId":9909435,"projectId":9082774,"letterContent":"This project was an incredible success! Thank you so much for all of the materials to hatch chickens in my kindergarten classroom. My students were able to learn about the life cycle of chickens first-hand and get experience that they couldn't get anywhere else!\r\n\r\nSo many parents have reached out to me to relay the impact this project had on their child. Students were able to view the chicken from every stage of life- from a tiny red dot inside the egg to an adult chicken! My students were so excited to come to school each day and the first thing they would do in the mornings was check on the chicks. I incubated 4 eggs and only 2 ended up being fertile. My kindergarten class named our 2 chickens Princess Sweet Pea and Spider-man. I cannot describe the joy in their eyes to watch these chickens grow. 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