{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mabel G Holmes School 5","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10182419,"projectId":9881993,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving my kindergarteners the gift of wobble chairs. These seats will give them the movement and flexibility they need to stay focused, comfortable, and engaged during learning time. When the boxes arrived, the room filled with pure joy—real, contagious joy. One student hugged a chair before even sitting in it, saying, \"This is just for us?\" Another quietly tried it out, rocking gently, and looked up with the biggest smile as she whispered, \"I feel like I can think better now.\"\r\n\r\nThese moments might seem small, but in our classroom, they are everything. Many of my students need movement to feel safe and successful, and your generosity has given them a place where their bodies and hearts can be at ease. Because of you, they feel seen, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness brought more than new seating—it brought confidence, comfort, and a sense of belonging. We will carry this appreciation with us every day.","fullyFundedDate":1763581869614,"projectUrl":"project/wobbling-toward-stem-success-in-kinderga/9881993/","projectTitle":"Wobbling Toward STEM Success in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abercrombia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182419"},{"teacherId":10182419,"projectId":9807608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our flower table project for my kindergarten classroom. Your kindness brought so much joy, curiosity, and excitement into our learning space. The moment we unboxed the materials, my students' eyes lit up—they couldn't wait to explore, touch, build, and create.\r\n\r\nThis flower table has already become a favorite spot in our room. It gives my students a calm, welcoming place to practice fine motor skills, experiment with colors and patterns, and work together in ways that strengthen their social-emotional learning. For many of my little learners, hands-on experiences like this are what help concepts truly come to life.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds my students that there are people in the world who believe in them and want to invest in their growth. Thank you for making our classroom a more beautiful and engaging place to learn. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1762122552991,"projectUrl":"project/where-little-learners-bloom-a-flower-ta/9807608/","projectTitle":"Where Little Learners Bloom: A Flower Table for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abercrombia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182419"},{"teacherId":10182419,"projectId":9754872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom. Because of you, our young learners now have engaging phonemic awareness tools that make early literacy come alive in their hands, their voices, and their hearts. My students were so excited when the materials arrived. One of my students said, \"wow it feels like Christmas!\" Another student said, \" I can't believe that people that don't know us are so nice to give us things for our class!\" That student is completely right! It's because of people like you who truly care about the importance of education and instilling the love of learning in all students, that my students will now have the resources they need to excel. I can guarantee that your donation will not go to waste. \r\n\r\nThese materials are already helping my students hear sounds more clearly, manipulate them with confidence, and build the essential foundation they need to become strong readers. For many of my students, these resources offer opportunities they wouldn't otherwise have—hands-on practice, joyful learning moments, and the spark of pride that comes from finally getting it.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reaches far beyond the items you helped purchase. You are giving my students the chance to grow, succeed, and feel excited about learning every single day. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our classroom and your investment in our future readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758846970226,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-one-letter-at-a/9754872/","projectTitle":"“Building Bright Futures One Letter At A Time”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abercrombia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182419"},{"teacherId":10182419,"projectId":9619448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our kindergarten art supplies project! Because of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to explore their creativity and bring their imaginations to life. \r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw all of the packages being delivered, their faces lit up with excitement. Some of the students thought it was Christmas because there were so many boxes! They were truly amazed by all of the art supplies we received and were ready to use the materials right away! \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your generosity. My students now have the opportunity to explore, create, and express themselves artistically. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom and we appreciate you more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1758830776889,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-creators-inspiring-young/9619448/","projectTitle":"\"Kindergarten Creators: Inspiring Young Artists With Essential Art Supplies!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abercrombia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182419"},{"teacherId":10182419,"projectId":9611856,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the most perfect classroom rug! Having a new classroom rug has transformed our learning environment and created a cozy, welcoming space where students feel comfortable, loved, and ready to learn. When the rug arrived the students were so excited seeing it being unrolled and even more excited when they saw how bright and colorful it was! They immediately all ran to find the first letter of their names.\r\nThe rug is such a bright and beautiful focal point in our classroom. It has helped us establish a sense of structure and belonging, as every student has their own spot to sit comfortably during instruction. Our rug has truly become the heart of our classroom- a place where students gather to share ideas, collaborate, and build a sense of community. We use the rug daily for our morning meetings, read-alouds, whole group and small group instruction in Language Arts and Math, as well as during movement breaks. \r\nThis rug has made a tremendous impact on my classroom. This simple addition has brought warmth and joy to our learning space, and we are forever grateful to the donors who have made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755607126438,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-rug-for-our-kindergarten-communit/9611856/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Rug For Our Kindergarten Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abercrombia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182419"},{"teacherId":8739040,"projectId":9203826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring these amazing art supplies to our classroom! Our students are loving the new materials, especially the Crayola Colors of the World crayons. They get so excited to draw themselves and their friends with colors that really match their skin tones. It makes them feel seen and proud. The colorful feathers have been a big hit too. They add fun textures that make art time even more creative and hands-on.\r\n\r\nWhen the kids first saw the supplies, their faces lit up with joy and curiosity. We're teaching them that it is important to feel special knowing their culture and identity are celebrated through their artwork. Using the multicultural construction paper, they've been making beautiful projects that show how unique and diverse our classroom family is.\r\n\r\nWe will keep using these supplies to help students express who they are and learn about each other's cultures. Your support is helping our students grow in confidence, kindness, and creativity. We're so grateful for your generosity and are thrilled to share our journey with you!","fullyFundedDate":1749322541184,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-masterpieces-with-art-tool/9203826/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Masterpieces With Art Tools For Every Tone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunphy"},{"teacherId":8739040,"projectId":8970184,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous gift of classroom supplies: the thermal laminator, colorful curtains with tension rods, rolling utility cart, art trays, play dough and accessories, laminating sheets and pouches, and Velcro dots. Your thoughtful donation has made a tangible difference in our preschool inclusion classroom, and I'm excited to share with you the real impact these materials have had on our students.\r\n\r\nThe thermal laminator has been truly transformative in our classroom. Beyond creating durable visual schedules and communication cards, we have used it to make token boards and feelings charts that support our students' social-emotional learning every day. Laminating these materials ensures they withstand frequent handling and help our children express themselves and regulate emotions more effectively. We've also laminated large, colorful pages that allow students to practice writing skills with dry-erase markers, giving them a fun, reusable way to build fine motor control and early literacy.\r\n\r\nThe colorful curtains, hung on tension rods along the window walls, have brought a cheerful splash of color and brightness to our classroom. Rather than creating cozy corners, they brighten the space and make it more inviting, which helps lift the mood and energy of our students. The vibrant curtains also reduce glare from the windows, making it easier for children to focus during activities. \r\n\r\nThe rolling utility cart has made organization effortless, allowing me to quickly access art supplies and learning tools during lessons, which keeps the flow of learning smooth and uninterrupted. Together with the rolling utility cart and organized art trays, these enhancements have created a lively, welcoming environment where all students feel motivated and supported to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nOur students have been particularly thrilled with the play dough and its accessories. This sensory-rich activity encourages creativity, fine motor development, and social interaction. One shy student, who usually struggles to participate, has blossomed during play dough time. Now, she eagerly shares creations and even initiates play with classmates, a wonderful breakthrough for her communication skills.\r\n\r\nThere was a special moment when a child carefully used Velcro dots to assemble a matching game we laminated with the new sheets. His face lit up with pride and excitement as he mastered the task independently. It is a small victory that means so much in building his confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures. 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