{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":" Manchester Avenue Elementary","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":218460,"projectId":9457902,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support! Your generous donation has helped provide the much-needed headphones that the students use daily to work on improving their reading and math skills. The headphones allowed each child to listen to their own lessons without disturbing others with additional noise. It enables our classroom to work in a peaceful environment, allowing me to work with a small group of students while others work independently at their own desks. With the new headphones, I no longer need to fix headphones that have parts falling off or breaking. The students are now able to work diligently without worries!","fullyFundedDate":1760680775677,"projectUrl":"project/silence-the-noise-amplify-the-learning/9457902/","projectTitle":"Silence the Noise, Amplify the Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp218460_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467555185947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218460"},{"teacherId":9762499,"projectId":9461888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. When the new resources arrived, my students were beyond excited—they couldn't wait to dive in and start using them. One special moment I'll never forget was watching a group of students who normally struggle with participation jump right into our project and proudly share their ideas with the class. The resources truly gave them the confidence to shine.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been using the materials daily in science experiments, creative writing, math centers, art projects. They've allowed us to explore lessons in new and engaging ways, sparking curiosity and collaboration. The classroom feels more alive and energized because of what you made possible.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum by continuing with our projects. My students are eager to see just how far they can go now that they have the tools to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in my students and helping create opportunities that will have a lasting impact. Your kindness has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757541267296,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-adventures-with-ms-flores/9461888/","projectTitle":"“STEM-tastic Adventures with Ms. Flores’ 5th Graders!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9762499_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752892506631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9762499"},{"teacherId":9066783,"projectId":9236744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Change a Child's Day by Stocking a 4th Grade Classroom!\" Your kindness brought joy, relief, and opportunity to our classroom in a very real and immediate way.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the excitement in the room was electric. Students gathered around eagerly as we unpacked everything—from fresh notebooks and pencils to whiteboards, markers, and classroom essentials. One student smiled and said, \"It's like our classroom got a makeover!\" That moment captured how much your gift meant to them—not just as supplies, but as a message that someone out there believes in them.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, our classroom has become a more organized, engaging, and welcoming place to learn. Students now have individual whiteboards for math practice, which has made our problem-solving sessions more interactive and fun. During a recent math lesson on multi-digit multiplication, students worked in pairs using the new boards and markers, excitedly checking each other's work and explaining their thinking aloud. It's incredible how the right tools can turn a routine activity into something they look forward to.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're beginning a social studies project where students will research different regions of the United States and create informative posters to present to their classmates. Thanks to your support, they now have all the basic materials they need—colored pencils, poster paper, and folders to stay organized throughout the project.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has changed our classroom in ways that go far beyond the supplies themselves. You've helped create an environment where students feel supported, capable, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for being part of our journey and for making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746502522531,"projectUrl":"project/change-a-childs-day-by-stocking-a-4th-g/9236744/","projectTitle":"Change a Child’s Day by Stocking a 4th Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9066783_orig.jpg?crop=874,874,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686952253928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9066783"},{"teacherId":9066783,"projectId":9116319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Help Organize My 4th Graders for Maximum Learning and Success.\" Your contribution has truly made a difference in our classroom, and I'm excited to share the impact with you!\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, my students lit up with excitement. The new organizational tools—bins, folders, supply caddies, and storage systems—have transformed how we manage our space and time. One student said, \"I finally know where everything goes!\" That simple moment summed up how much these resources mean to them.\r\n\r\nWith everything now neatly organized, our classroom runs more smoothly and efficiently. Students are able to transition between subjects quickly, stay focused, and take greater ownership of their learning. For example, during our recent reading project, students used their color-coded folders to keep track of reading logs, response journals, and vocabulary work—all without needing reminders or assistance. The pride they feel in managing their materials shows in their growing confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThese changes have given me more time to focus on teaching instead of troubleshooting lost papers or disorganized supplies. Our classroom feels calmer, more productive, and more joyful—and that's thanks to you.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a multi-week writing unit where students will be planning, drafting, and publishing personal narratives. Thanks to our improved organization system, they can track their progress step-by-step and store their work in a way that supports their learning. They're excited to become \"real authors,\" and I can't wait to see how much they grow through this process.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students more than just materials—you gave them a sense of control, pride, and readiness for success. Thank you again for being a part of our learning journey. We're so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742909275945,"projectUrl":"project/help-organize-my-4th-graders-for-maximum/9116319/","projectTitle":"Help Organize My 4th Graders for Maximum Learning and Sucess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9066783_orig.jpg?crop=874,874,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686952253928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9066783"},{"teacherId":9066783,"projectId":9116298,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Empowering 4th Graders: Rigorous and Engaging Resources for Academic Success.\" Your contribution has made a lasting and meaningful impact on both my students and our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the new materials, I've seen a remarkable transformation in my classroom. The rigorous and engaging resources have ignited a new level of curiosity and excitement among my students. They are more motivated to learn, actively participating in discussions, and showing greater confidence in tackling challenging concepts. These resources have allowed me to better differentiate instruction, ensuring that every student feels supported and inspired to grow—no matter their academic level.\r\n\r\nThe classroom has become a more vibrant, student-centered space where meaningful learning is taking place every day. I've seen students who once hesitated to raise their hands now leading group activities, thinking critically, and expressing themselves with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of this journey. Your generosity has empowered my students in ways that will continue to shape their academic paths and personal growth for years to come. We are so grateful for your belief in the power of education and your willingness to invest in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1742909275838,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-4th-graders-rigorous-and-eng/9116298/","projectTitle":"Empowering 4th Graders: Rigorous and Engaging Resources for Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9066783_orig.jpg?crop=874,874,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686952253928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9066783"},{"teacherId":2327770,"projectId":7801282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students and I were so excited to receive our new headphones. My school requires that students work on educational apps that provide individualized learning. With 24 students in the class, it gets very noisy when they are all using their iPads to complete assignments and take tests. The headphones will ensure all students have a quiet working environment to complete their assignments and show what they have learned when taking their tests. This will also give me the opportunity to pull students to work in small groups, while students are working independently.","fullyFundedDate":1693951022181,"projectUrl":"project/lets-listen/7801282/","projectTitle":"Let's Listen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrebeccabrown"},{"teacherId":2327770,"projectId":8426242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students and I were so excited to receive our new materials. We use our new markers, white board markers, and sheet protectors to enhance our reading curriculum, for example my students use our markers to \"activate\" new sounds we learn and use the sheet protectors as personal whiteboards to practice printing and dictation. And we use our new folders, book buddy bags, and pencil pouches to help us organize all our materials. My students use the book buddies to store library books of their choice to have reading materials at their desks and the pencil pouches to store their new markers, white board markers, and erasers in their desk for easy access.","fullyFundedDate":1722529964229,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-to-go-back-to-school/8426242/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready to Go Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrebeccabrown"},{"teacherId":7462760,"projectId":6912135,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for funding my Teachers Pay Teachers resource . This website will provide thousands of resources on a variety of topics ranging from literacy, mathematics, science, to social-emotional learning to support student development. The lessons are created by veteran experienced teachers where each lesson can be filtered and designed to fit your own classroom needs. My students will be given hands-on resources which can be used during in-person learning or be taken home to ensure my students achieve and surpass their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1668019288249,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-treasure-box-tpt/6912135/","projectTitle":"Teachers Treasure Box TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7462760_orig.jpg?crop=989,989,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598653402102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aaron-class"},{"teacherId":7462760,"projectId":6680293,"letterContent":"When my project was fully funded I was excited because I knew I would be able to use the items to help create a welcoming safe classroom community in Room 1! The art materials will allow my students the opportunity to create their own person to showcase their unique individuality. The large self - adhesive nameplate sleeves were perfect to ensure my students name tag lasted the entire school year with no replacements needed. In addition, the nameplates provided references such as shapes, alphabets, and numbers 1-100 for students when completing activities!","fullyFundedDate":1661917066125,"projectUrl":"project/happy-happy-1st-graders-/6680293/","projectTitle":"Happy Happy 1st Graders !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7462760_orig.jpg?crop=989,989,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598653402102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aaron-class"},{"teacherId":7462760,"projectId":6682656,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you for funding my Teachers Pay Teachers resource . This website will provide thousands of resources on a variety of topics ranging from literacy, mathematics, science, to social-emotional learning to support student development. The lessons are created by veteran experienced teachers where each lesson can be filtered and designed to fit your own classroom needs. My students will be given hands-on resources which can be used during in-person learning or be taken home to ensure my students achieve and surpass their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1661210633156,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-treasure-box/6682656/","projectTitle":"Teachers Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aaron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7462760_orig.jpg?crop=989,989,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598653402102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aaron-class"},{"teacherId":9066783,"projectId":9106405,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students and I have been able to create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment. The chair pockets have made a huge difference in keeping supplies organized and within reach, which has helped maximize our instructional time. Students no longer have to dig through cluttered desks—they can focus on learning. One particularly memorable moment was during a recent math lesson: students were confidently reaching into their chair pockets to grab their markers and dry-erase sleeves to solve problems collaboratively, showing just how much smoother our routines have become.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when we unpacked the supplies was unforgettable. The pencils, erasers, and paper were immediately put to use during writing workshop, and the new markers brought color and energy to our anchor charts and student projects. The prize bin has also been a wonderful motivator—students beam with pride when they earn a reward for their hard work and growth. Looking ahead, we're diving into a nonfiction research project where students will be creating informative booklets. The copy paper, sleeves, and writing tools you provided will play a key role in bringing their ideas to life. Your contribution continues to support not just one moment, but the daily progress and joy of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739553211084,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-4th-grade-magnet-students-wi/9106405/","projectTitle":"\"Supporting 4th Grade Magnet Students with Essential School Supplies\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9066783_orig.jpg?crop=874,874,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686952253928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9066783"},{"teacherId":7462760,"projectId":6836249,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw all of their new fun materials! They use the Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks to create and promote discovery while implementing their imagination. The playdoh help improve student social skills with their peers and the other stem materials to allow them to build leadership skills and critical thinking. I will be able to continue to provide my students the opportunity to engage with the materials mentioned with the use of the stem bins which have kept the materials organized. 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