{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manchester Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":71.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":9477046,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a cleaner, more organized, and more motivating space for learning! The materials you helped fund are being used daily and have made such a positive impact on both my teaching and my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe colorful clipboards have given students the freedom to work anywhere in the classroom — whether we're collaborating on the carpet, working in small groups, or learning outside on a beautiful day. These clipboards have helped foster independence and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThe sanitizing and cleaning wipes are helping us maintain a healthy and welcoming classroom environment. My students take pride in keeping our learning space clean, and they've learned the importance of caring for their shared materials and community.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets have been a game-changer for preserving learning tools like flashcards, center materials, and classroom charts. Because of your support, these resources can be used again and again for years to come!\r\n\r\nAnd the fun, colorful stickers have quickly become a favorite classroom incentive. Students are so proud to earn them as rewards for hard work, kindness, and perseverance. Something as small as a sticker truly brings big smiles and motivation every day.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping us stay clean, organized, and inspired to learn together. My students know that people like you believe in them — and that belief means the world to them.","fullyFundedDate":1753977636319,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-clean-classrooms/9477046/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Clean Classrooms, Bright Futures Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":9357940,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become an even brighter, cleaner, and more creative space! The materials you funded have already made such a difference in our daily routines and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe tissues and air sanitizer have helped keep our classroom a healthy and comfortable place to learn—especially during the cold season! Students can stay focused on their lessons instead of being distracted by sniffles or sneezes. Your donation of pencils, notebooks, and cardstock has transformed our work time into colorful, organized, and engaging learning moments. Students are using the vibrant Astrobrights paper for projects, the graph notebooks for math and science activities, and those trusty Ticonderoga pencils for everything in between.\r\n\r\nThe Post-it notes have become a favorite tool for sharing ideas and reflections during reading and writing lessons. It's wonderful to see how something as simple as a sticky note can help students feel confident expressing their thoughts and participating more actively.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials, but we can also feel your encouragement and belief in our classroom community. My students know that people outside our school care about their success, and that has made them feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an inspiring space where learning, creativity, and kindness thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1750877729258,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-clean-classrooms/9357940/","projectTitle":"\"Supplies for Success: Clean Classrooms, Bright Futures\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":9222962,"projectId":9390763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, \"Bins and Carts for Bright Little Hearts.\" With your help, I was able to provide my classroom with durable bins and carts that have greatly improved our organization. These bins store books, student materials, and supplies in a way that keeps everything neat and accessible, which helps both me and my students stay focused and efficient throughout the day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these organizational tools, my classroom has become a more welcoming and orderly space. Students are able to find and return materials independently, fostering responsibility and pride in their learning environment. The improved organization also allows me to spend more time teaching and less time managing clutter. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our daily routine and created a brighter, more productive classroom for all my bright little hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1750774672028,"projectUrl":"project/bins-and-carts-for-bright-little-hearts/9390763/","projectTitle":"Bins and Carts for Bright Little Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cornito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222962_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692989838401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cornito"},{"teacherId":9222962,"projectId":9473020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Ready, Set, Learn: A Clean Start for Kinder!\" Your generosity allowed us to receive essential cleaning materials like wet wipes and Lysol spray—supplies that have truly made a big difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, we learn through play, exploration, and hands-on activities, which can sometimes get messy! Thanks to your donation, we've been able to keep our classroom clean, safe, and healthy. The students are learning the importance of hygiene and responsibility, and I've noticed fewer absences due to illness. Your kindness helped us start each day with a fresh space and positive energy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us have a clean and confident start to learning!","fullyFundedDate":1754925202206,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-a-clean-start-for-kin/9473020/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn: A Clean Start for Kinder!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cornito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222962_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692989838401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cornito"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":9317615,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my second-grade stars ended the year feeling celebrated and proud of all their accomplishments! Each of my students received a special gift basket filled with popcorn, candy, bubbles, and a brand-new Elephant and Piggie book. The excitement on their faces as they opened their baskets was priceless—many of them couldn't wait to start reading right away!\r\nThese baskets were more than just fun surprises; they were a meaningful way to honor the hard work my scholars put into reaching their PBIS goals. Our school community focuses on rewarding positive behavior, and your support helped me recognize my students' perseverance and kindness in a tangible way. The bubbles and treats brought laughter and joy, while the books provided lasting memories and opportunities to keep reading all summer long.\r\nBecause of you, my students felt seen, valued, and celebrated. Your gift made the end of their school year extra special, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. You helped create a memory my students will treasure, and I am so grateful for your kindness and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746487416820,"projectUrl":"project/lets-pop-open-a-new-book/9317615/","projectTitle":"Let's \"POP\" Open a New Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":3754862,"projectId":8640172,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donations . My students enjoyed all the resources that were provided to them. The mini composition books were a hit. The books encouraged students to write more .\r\nThanks for providing my students with the writing materials they needed to grow in their writing . My belief is that if a student can write their thinking , it is proof of understanding.\r\nStudents should never have to worry about a pencil and with my project being funded with help from all the donors my students did not have to worry the entire school year about having a pencil. You made sure my students needs were met","fullyFundedDate":1723640691826,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-rolling-and-make-it-write/8640172/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Rolling and Make It Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3754862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754828517651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3754862"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":9093601,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness in helping our classroom get the supplies that we need. The transition for the new students was made easier with your support! The whiteboards and markers are a daily staple that we use in the classroom for our phonics and math instruction. You helped my new students have their own so that they can participate. I am so grateful for that! The pencil pouches came in super handy because they were able to allow each student to have access to the highlighter, pencils, marker, glue, and scissors throughout the day. This helped us stay organized and allowed the students to be accountable for their own supplies. \r\nI am just so grateful that we were able to make the transition of the new students to go so smoothly. Thanks to your generosity, they had their own supplies waiting for them when they arrived! The magnetic letters allowed the new students to participate in hands on learning as they were used to build words each day. I am overwhelmed by the love and support that we have received through Donors Choose! Thank you again for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1738936563261,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-supplies-for-our-new-students/9093601/","projectTitle":"We Need Supplies for Our New Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":9057702,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my second graders make it through the end of the year with the snacks that you helped provide for our classroom! As you know, kids are always hungry, and these snacks allowed me to keep their hunger pains away! Snack time is one of their favorite times of the day. They loved the Cheese-it's, chips, cookies, and goldfish. \r\nThey were extremely excited when they saw the Doritos, Takis and Push Pops in the store! They worked very hard to earn money to purchase these items in the weekly store. I was excited too because they were motivated to get work done, and be on their best behavior. Another perk was the math lesson they were learning because they had to keep track and count their money! It was a win-win situation for me! \r\nThank you again for choosing our classroom to support! We are so grateful to have an amazing community that comes together to support our students! Thank you for helping my students stay on task instead of worrying about their rumbling bellies! We are so blessed to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1737309233409,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-us-focused/9057702/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Keep Us Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":8971450,"letterContent":"Thank you SO MUCH for supporting literacy at Manchester Elementary! Our third, fourth, and fifth-grade students were super excited to receive this box of books that they requested themselves! Since we have students with varying reading levels, we tried to include books that would fit each student. They were super excited to read the Dog Man books, the Cat Kid books, and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. The other favorites were the Goosebumps books, the Babysitters Club books, and the Percy Jackson books. They loved being able to choose a book that interests them to read. We were also able to include some graphic novels. These are perfect for those reluctant readers as they don't get so overwhelmed by the text. They are great to help students build their reading stamina! \r\nIt has been a blessing to give students the opportunity to read just for fun and not for academic purposes. They have been reading steadily since these books arrived, and their reading growth has been amazing! We have you all to thank for this opportunity! Thank you again for allowing us to give our students what they want while getting them to read! We are so grateful to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1732681775321,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-reading-that-lasts-a-li/8971450/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of Reading That Lasts a Lifetime!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":8885861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and for your kind donation. This project was important to my students, as it allowed my students to stay hydrated throughout the day. The water bottles were a blessing to have in the classroom. They allowed my students to fill them up and have something to drink without having to continually leave the classroom. Our goal as teachers is to keep our students in the classroom and focused on the task at hand. These water bottles allowed me to do just that, thanks to your kindness. \r\nThe chips, Takis, and candy were used in our classroom store. My students are given money for tasks, classwork, and homework that they save to go to the classroom store. I was so thankful that I could stock up the store and allow my students to \"buy\" their favorite items. The store also serves as a practice skill for Math, as money is one of the skills that my students need to master in second grade. They were able to be rewarded while learning about money! It was a win-win situation for me. I could not have done this without the love of my community! Thank you again for this opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1729652846166,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-our-needs-met-with-snacks-an/8885861/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Our Needs Met with Snacks and Water!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":4569418,"projectId":8436116,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for blessing our classroom with these resources! Having these letter tiles has been a tremendous help for my second graders. Our county has adopted the UFLI program for Phonics. This program is based on word patterns, such as vowel teams, diphthongs, and blends. We focus on the different spelling patterns by reading, writing, and building the words. Thanks to you, each one of my students has their own set of magnetic letter tiles that they can use during our word work. When we get to the section on building words, they use these tiles to compose and decompose words. They are able to see how words work by building them. \r\nThis project has been one of the most beneficial projects that I have had funded for my classroom. It is something that has had a huge impact on my classroom. I have seen such growth in the area of sight word recognition, decoding, encoding, and spelling thanks to the practice that they get building words with the letter tiles! The students enjoy this part of UFLI because it is hands-on and engaging for them. Thank you again for helping my students grow and for providing them with the resources that they need to be successful! We are forever in your debt!","fullyFundedDate":1728078954163,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-word-work/8436116/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Word Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSorbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4569418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501339920482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-desorbo"},{"teacherId":9222962,"projectId":8970464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Clean and Ready Classroom\" project! Your generosity provided us with disinfecting wipes, and they have already made a big difference in keeping our learning environment safe, healthy, and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students are learning the importance of cleanliness and responsibility. They take pride in helping keep their desks and shared materials wiped down and germ-free. This simple but essential tool helps us maintain a comfortable and focused atmosphere, especially during flu season and busy school days.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping classrooms like ours thrive. 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