{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell P Goodrich Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7176854,"projectId":9937637,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! This project was intended to help us get more organized, specifically when it came to our classroom routines with our papers and folders. Students now have their own mailbox which has saved us so much time throughout the day! Instead of digging through a pile of folders and papers at the beginning and end of the day, students are able to put their folder and papers directly in their own mailbox. If a student leaves early or comes late, they can easily get the papers they need! These little tweaks help make our classroom run so much smoother and dedicate our time to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767138029365,"projectUrl":"project/mailbox-madness/9937637/","projectTitle":"Mailbox Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176854_orig.jpg?crop=307,307,x332,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584976025424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7176854"},{"teacherId":3515427,"projectId":9581279,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my classroom library is now a flexible, inclusive space where every student can access meaningful reading experiences.\r\n\r\nThe new collection of books has allowed me to truly differentiate instruction. I am now able to modify vocabulary, add visual supports, pair texts with audiobooks, and scaffold comprehension based on each student's individual needs. Instead of trying to fit my students into one level of text, I can now adjust materials so they fit my students.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a classroom library that truly works for our students — one that supports access, equity, and a love of reading for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1756700750234,"projectUrl":"project/adaptable-books-for-every-learner/9581279/","projectTitle":"Adaptable Books for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stadler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3515427_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753800574207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kstad"},{"teacherId":3515427,"projectId":9560380,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our classroom environment has been transformed into a calmer, more sensory-friendly space where my students can truly focus and thrive.\r\n\r\nSince replacing the harsh fluorescent lighting with hanging lights and warm, soft-toned bulbs, the difference has been noticeable. The softer lighting has reduced visual strain and overstimulation, creating a more peaceful and consistent atmosphere throughout the day. Students who are sensitive to flickering and bright lights are more comfortable and better able to stay regulated.","fullyFundedDate":1756088967574,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-learning-space/9560380/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stadler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3515427_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753800574207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kstad"},{"teacherId":10339523,"projectId":9870301,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and classroom! Because of your generosity, we were able to add new toys, games, and materials that are already making a meaningful difference in how our students learn and communicate each day.\r\n\r\nMany people think of technology in schools as computers or tablets, but in speech and language therapy, \"technology\" also includes tools that help us make language visible and interactive. With the laminator and new materials, we can now quickly create visual supports — picture choices, schedules, communication boards, and vocabulary cards — and get them directly into the hands of students and teachers. These visuals help students understand directions, express their wants and needs, and participate more successfully in classroom routines. Instead of guessing or becoming frustrated, students now have a clear way to communicate.\r\n\r\nThe new toys and games have been especially exciting for our students because they turn communication into something fun and natural. Activities like Play-Doh encourage conversation, requesting, describing, and storytelling while students are engaged in play. Games such as Shelby's Snack Shack motivate students to practice turn-taking, asking questions, commenting, and using complete phrases — all without feeling like \"work.\" When learning feels like play, students participate longer and use more language.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to communicate have especially warmed to these materials. Some students who typically rely on gestures or behavior are now using words or pictures to request pieces during games. Others who struggled to stay engaged during structured tasks will sit and interact for extended periods when language is embedded into play. Teachers have also shared that students are beginning to use the visuals we created across the school day, not just during therapy — a huge step toward independence.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies; it provided access to communication, confidence, and connection for our students. We are truly grateful for your support and the opportunities it continues to create for them.","fullyFundedDate":1764539346103,"projectUrl":"project/play-connect-communicate-building-co/9870301/","projectTitle":"Play, Connect, Communicate - Building Communication Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10339523_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762551675206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10339523"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":9792486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of me and my students. This is my students first year of school. They need lots of practice with their fine motor skills. We use lots of different materials to practice we these skills. \r\nWe use the tweezers to pick up Pom poms. This practices control. We use the playdough to strengthen our hands. \r\nWe use the notebooks for interactive notebook. We study a letter a week and complete a weekly cutting assignment that we glue it in our notebook. \r\nThank you for gifting my students all of these supplies to practice their fine motor skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768423564820,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-practice/9792486/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":9806696,"letterContent":"My students are coming to school for the first time. They have been working very hard this year. My students work on their behavior as well as academics. I like to reward students for trying their best and working hard along with making good choices. \r\nAll of these incentives will be used at different times. Some will be put in my treasure chest and others will used at other times. I have a bigger class of 25 so incentives go fast when the entire class makes good choices. \r\nI am so appreciative for being able to reward my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768478797090,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-prizes/9806696/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":9926910,"letterContent":"Snacks are very important in my classroom. My students come eager to learn and they are hungry. We eat our morning snack in between breakfast and lunch. \r\nAdults make lots of choices for students. I put all of the snacks in a big plastic bucket. When it is snack time, my students are allowed to choose their own snack. My students love being able to choose their own snacks. \r\nI chose Pringles, Oreos, Goldfish, and Rice Krispie treats. These are my students favorites this year. They are loving these snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1765038841711,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9926910/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":3257299,"projectId":9474137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project, \"Essential Materials for Special Education Students to Thrive!\" We have been using all of the new materials in our classroom and truly appreciate your generosity. We used the bulletin board paper to create our word wall, which really makes the letters and pictures stand out. We were able to fill our students' crayon boxes with fresh crayons and pencils, which has been very helpful. The students have especially been enjoying the LCD writing tablets during large-group activities. We use them daily with songs that allow students to practice simple writing strokes, number writing, and drawing a person. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. We will continue to make great use of these items in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758403881512,"projectUrl":"project/essential-materials-for-students-with-sp/9474137/","projectTitle":"Essential Materials for Students With Special Needs to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kinowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257299_orig.png?crop=887,887,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571167941938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3257299"},{"teacherId":3530244,"projectId":9927016,"letterContent":"My students love their new books. They love all of the titles. They also love that they are interactive with all of the pop ups. The students love being able to find new animals under the flaps. \r\nWe had their book buddies read them to them. They were so excited to have the book buddies read them to them. The book buddies read to them in small groups so they could really see the pages and helped with the flaps. \r\n We will use them when we learn about habitats as well as animals. My students love reading the books every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764639376370,"projectUrl":"project/more-books/9927016/","projectTitle":"More Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530244_orig.jpg?crop=428,428,x9,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615164353261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lchiesa"},{"teacherId":7594911,"projectId":9851350,"letterContent":"My students love using their new cube chairs! We are using them in each of our kindergarten classrooms including our special education classroom. We put the chairs on the side or the back of the carpet so our students are still part of the group but not blocking another student's line of sight.\r\n\r\nOur teachers appreciate how much they help our students stay engaged during carpet times. We're seeing less wiggling and wandering off. Thank you so much for your donation! We will be able to use these cube chairs for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761602843830,"projectUrl":"project/cube-chairs-for-kindergarten/9851350/","projectTitle":"Cube Chairs for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bethany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7594911_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664563314697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7594911"},{"teacherId":7176854,"projectId":9937727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom!! I was doubtful that I would be able to pull this project off, but let me tell you I'm so glad it came to life so quickly!! Your donations enabled us to send our students into winter break with full hearts and spirits. Each student created a milk carton gingerbread house, received a special goody bag to take home over break, and was able to create fun crafts. Students were so excited to partake in these events, and it ensured that each child knew they were loved. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765165226868,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-magic/9937727/","projectTitle":"Holiday Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7176854_orig.jpg?crop=307,307,x332,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584976025424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7176854"},{"teacherId":7176854,"projectId":9890406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making these stem bins come to life! They have been an amazing addition to our morning routine. Students now rush to get to class to be able to build and explore. Our brains are turned on before the day starts, and students are engaged with science and engineering in an engaging way. Thank you for your generosity towards this project. It means so much to know that behind a great classroom are people near and far who support our mission of learning and growing. 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