{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luther Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7342693,"projectId":9441514,"letterContent":"It has been so much fun introducing Bal-A-Vis-X as a regulation strategy to our students and Luther Elementary School!! From kindergarten through 5th grade, ALL of our students are finding the patterns to be calming and fun!\r\n\r\nWe've done some basic patterns with our littlest learners and more advanced patterns, including partner patterns, with the upper grades. Our goal is to have EVERY classroom, including all staff, fluent in at least a few patterns by the end of the school year!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing the tools we needed to make this possible, and an amazing regulation tool for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755751454616,"projectUrl":"project/rhythm-repetition-regulation/9441514/","projectTitle":"Rhythm + Repetition = Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rottmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7342693_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649776648581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7342693"},{"teacherId":7342693,"projectId":9131856,"letterContent":"Now, more than ever, kids are hungry at school. Sometimes mornings are hectic and they don't have time to eat breakfast or don't have \"on the go\" types of food options. Sometimes there is food insecurity and they don't have food to bring for snack time. Whatever the case may be, we know that kids need to fuel their brains to be successful at school!\r\n\r\nWe have been able to ensure that we always have food available for kids no matter the reason, and we couldn't do that without your help!! We are so grateful for you and your support!! Thank you so much for your generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1742931192236,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-and-supplies-for-success/9131856/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel and Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rottmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7342693_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649776648581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7342693"},{"teacherId":993162,"projectId":9574680,"letterContent":"Thank you to all my contributors. Your contributions help provide snacks for kiddos as well as a comfy place to have those snacks within our classroom. Since the day the kiddos saw the cool, colorful cushions they have been used daily in multiple ways. Just to sit on and read a book, publishing a story in comfort, and using them to help regulate their bodies in a calm way.\r\n\r\n The donations for the snacks in our classroom is extremely important. Our building is less that 50% free and reduced lunches, which means kiddos struggle to provide snack of their own from home. So your generosity provides these kiddos with snacks to help them continue to learn without a grumbling tummy! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755720488671,"projectUrl":"project/sit-and-snack/9574680/","projectTitle":"Sit and Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp993162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514987331625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/youngb"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":9281256,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support of my project. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to receive golf clubs, golf balls, and a whole bucket golf set that helped bring a truly special event to life for my multilingual students and their families. Your kindness made it possible for us to create an inclusive, joyful experience that many of my families had never had the chance to enjoy before.\r\n\r\nThe family golf event was a huge success! Students and their families laughed, learned, and played together in a relaxed, welcoming environment on our school grounds. For many, it was their very first time holding a golf club, and the excitement was contagious. The bucket golf set made the game accessible for all ages and skill levels, and it was incredible to see families explaining the rules in multiple languages and cheering each other on. This family event wasn't just about learning a new sport—it was about community, language, joy, and connection.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped build bridges between home and school, and created memories that the families will carry with them for years to come. Thank you for believing in the power of play, inclusion, and opportunity. You made this event not only possible, but meaningful beyond words. I am appreciative of your generosity and support. Thank you for helping me make a difference with my families!","fullyFundedDate":1755737598793,"projectUrl":"project/tee-up-fore-family-connection/9281256/","projectTitle":"\"Tee\" Up \"Fore\" Family Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":1432605,"projectId":9474048,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. As I move forward with the tools I have purchased, I am very excited to teach children a way that they can calm their body and focus on a task.\r\n\r\nAt this time, the students only see the tools. They don't know what they are about or even if they are for them. The first step is the most important. I have to solidify that these items are tools not toys. \r\n\r\n Next, I will teach them patterns that will help regulate their body. Why does that work? Our bodies innate response is to seek out patterns to help us stay regulated. In the womb, the fetus is using the beating of the mom's heart to remain calm. When it is born, as adults, the natural thing we do with a crying child is to rock them. These are both examples of patterns and how the body seeks them out to calm itself. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see the results! Based on the training I did this summer, I know this is going to work for my kids and it will add another tool to their toolbox when they become dysregulated.","fullyFundedDate":1755751454406,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-motion-ball-and-bags-to-support/9474048/","projectTitle":"Mindful Motion: Ball and Bags to Support Focus and Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kusel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1432605_orig.jpg?crop=1875,1875,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723163092590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1432605"},{"teacherId":993162,"projectId":9159232,"letterContent":"It will be so nice starting the school year with materials that the students will use to help them learn new things. Our new whiteboards will make learning to write new words fun and exciting. Our supplies that we will have for the upcoming year will make it easier for my students and I to have a stress-free school year. We are excited to begin our journey together, but especially grateful for all the donations that helped make this happen!\r\n\r\n Thank you for making our school year one of the best beginnings ever! It is your generosity and love for child that help to make this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746494384633,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-need-help-our-books-need-a/9159232/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards Need Help! Our Books Need A Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp993162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514987331625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/youngb"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":9151270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Donut Delight Night! Due to your kindness, our school was transformed into a joyful, collaborative space where students and families came together for a truly special evening. The excitement in the cafeteria was contagious as everyone dove into their donut-themed puzzles, working side by side, sharing ideas, and supporting one another through each challenge. For many families, this was their first time ever completing a puzzle, so it was extra fun to see what strategies they used to put them together. Plus, at the end of the event, the families were so excited to know that the puzzle was theirs to keep and enjoy again at home. Your support made it all possible!\r\n\r\nThe donut stuffies and toys were a huge hit—students couldn't stop hugging them and showing them off. All of the families posed with the giant donuts too and left with a special family photo. It was wonderful to watch families bond over the activities, with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and children of all ages teaming up to solve puzzles, cheer each other on, and celebrate each small success along the way. The laughter, teamwork, and pride that filled the room created an atmosphere of warmth and joy that I will never forget.\r\n\r\nThis unforgettable event simply would not have been possible without you. Your gift didn't just provide materials—it created an experience that brought families closer together and reminded families how much fun learning and working together can be. On behalf of every smiling face that attended the event, thank you for making our Donut Delight Night a sweet success.","fullyFundedDate":1744597166585,"projectUrl":"project/donut-delight-night/9151270/","projectTitle":"Donut Delight Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":1432605,"projectId":9002115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. As a result, I am able to provide snacks to children whenever they need it. \r\n\r\nThe School Counselor and I share a space that allows children to come and regulate themselves when they are struggling. It offers many different options to calm themselves. Within the space we have, we also have a Lunch Bunch room where we can eat lunch with students and talk about topics they wish to discuss. It's a way for us to connect with them and build that relationship. The snacks provided are an additional plus! Many of our students come to school or go home hungry. Having snacks available to all allows those students who haven't eaten the ability to come and get something so that they can feed their brain. Snacks are available for anybody who needs them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation! I know that the students have one less thing to worry about when they know they can just come and grab a snack whenever~no questions asked!!","fullyFundedDate":1739455258189,"projectUrl":"project/energizing-my-learners/9002115/","projectTitle":"Energizing My Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kusel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1432605_orig.jpg?crop=1875,1875,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723163092590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1432605"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":9115921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! Your support helped bring an incredibly special idea to life in our classroom—one that brought joy, comfort, and a sense of connection to over 50 amazing students. Thanks to your kindness, each child received their very own plush monkey. \r\n\r\nThis project was all about creating a more welcoming and nurturing classroom environment, especially during reading time. The plush monkeys became \"reading buddies\"—companions that students could hold, snuggle, or sit with while they read independently. For many of our learners, especially those who benefit from sensory input or just need a little extra emotional support, these monkeys made a huge difference. Not only did they make reading time feel special and safe, but they also became a comforting presence that kids could turn to throughout the day whenever they needed a quick cuddle or moment to regroup. \r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces when they met their monkeys for the first time was unforgettable, and they continue to care for them like cherished friends. Your contribution helped us create more than just a project—it helped us build a classroom community rooted in empathy, comfort, and love for learning. Thank you again for making this possible. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1740259866971,"projectUrl":"project/monkeying-around/9115921/","projectTitle":"Monkeying Around","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":9023238,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to fund our classroom project. Your kindness has made a world of difference, providing us with essential supplies like whiteboard erasers, a new lamp, and a door blocker. These items have quickly become vital to our daily classroom activities. The students are using the whiteboard erasers constantly, erasing their work to make room for new ideas and creative expressions. It's wonderful to see how engaged and excited they are to interact with the whiteboards, and the erasers help keep our lessons flowing smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe new lamp has brought so much light and brightness into our classroom, both literally and figuratively. It has made the learning environment warmer and more welcoming, creating a space where the students feel energized and inspired to learn. The door blocker, meanwhile, ensures that we can focus without distractions, making our classroom a safe and quiet space for learning. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is a much brighter, more functional place where learning thrives, and we couldn't be more grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1739455290970,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-classroom/9023238/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":7342693,"projectId":8997483,"letterContent":"Thank you, Herb Kohl Philanthropies, for funding this project! The new games came just in time for our game week! During the week of March 24, we played games during our life skills class time and it was so nice to be able to share with the kids that some very generous donors supplied us with brand new games! No more missing pieces, ripped cards, broken spinners, etc.! \r\n\r\nEvery year, I incorporate board games into our learning because there are SO MANY life skills that can be practiced! Communication, cooperation, honesty, frustration tolerance, flexibility, patience... and many more!\r\n\r\nThanks again for providing my students with life long learning!","fullyFundedDate":1739455285990,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-games/8997483/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rottmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7342693_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649776648581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7342693"},{"teacherId":7342693,"projectId":8997524,"letterContent":"I love the opportunity to offer snacks to my hungry learners! Whether it's a random day they didn't have time for breakfast, or they forgot a snack, or don't have enough food at home...whatever the case may be, they always know they can get a snack from me... thanks to your generosity! \r\n\r\nIn order to focus, remember, understand, and learn, kids need food to fuel their brains and meet their basic needs. Food makes an impact on attitude, behavior, effort, and an overall sense of safety and security. Hungry kiddos struggle to regulate and then have difficulty focusing and learning.\r\n\r\nIt is amazing how much change you can see in a kid after they eat a snack! 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