{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roswell Mason Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10235290,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring this computer cart to our school library, your generosity has made technology more accessible, organized, and meaningful for our students. With the new cart, students can now grab a computer quickly, use it for research or classwork, and return it responsibly, which has strengthened their independence and digital citizenship. This improved access allows them to look up information on the fly, explore topics they're curious about, and stay engaged in their academic work without delays. Students are especially excited about how easy it is to get started, and several who were once hesitant to use the computers now confidently choose a device, log in, and take ownership of their learning. Your support has created a smoother, more empowering learning environment, and we are deeply grateful for the impact you've made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1779144636281,"projectUrl":"project/easy-tech-access-for-every-learner/10235290/","projectTitle":"Easy Tech Access for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10105825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series into our school library. These books have already made an incredible impact on our students. The moment we unboxed the series, the kids cheered, literally. They immediately started asking, \"Can I check one out today?\" Their excitement was contagious, and it reminded us how powerful it is to put the right books into young readers' hands.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has opened the door to new reading adventures, and our next steps are to build on this momentum. Students are already planning mini‑book talks, sketching their own comic‑style stories inspired by Jeff Kinney's format, and recommending the series to classmates. These books are helping them grow as readers, storytellers, and creative thinkers. Thank you for making this possible and for bringing so much joy into our library.","fullyFundedDate":1779294600873,"projectUrl":"project/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-series/10105825/","projectTitle":"Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10116446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping us bring new computers into our school library. Your generosity has opened up incredible opportunities for our students, and we are already seeing the difference these devices are making every single day.\r\n\r\nOur students are using the computers to dive into research projects as a class, explore topics they're curious about, and build the digital literacy skills they need to thrive. School technology plays a unique role; students use these computers to gather information, compare sources, create presentations, and collaborate with their peers. Having reliable devices available right in the library means students can access information the moment their curiosity sparks.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these computers have brought into our space is contagious. Students love being able to look up answers to their own questions, everything from animals they're fascinated by to historical events they want to understand better. With the computers now easily accessible, students have become more confident, more independent, and more eager to participate in research activities.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly expanded what learning looks like in our library. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them the tools they need to explore, create, and grow. We are so grateful for your kindness and for the opportunities you've made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777477769596,"projectUrl":"project/endless-opportunities-ahead-bringing-co/10116446/","projectTitle":"Endless Opportunities Ahead: Bringing Computers to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10096730,"letterContent":"Our new bookends and bookstands have made an incredible difference in our school library. With sturdy supports and eye‑catching displays, our shelves are finally organized in a way that truly invites students in, books are no longer toppling over, and titles that used to get lost are now easy to see and reach. Students are spending more time browsing, discovering new stories, and getting excited about books they had never noticed before. Because of these materials, our library feels more accessible, more engaging, and more joyful, and students are checking out a wider variety of books than ever. Your generosity made this transformation possible, and our readers feel it every day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project and helping us transform our library into a more organized, welcoming space where students truly love to be. With the new bookends and book stands, our shelves are neat, stable, and inviting, and students are drawn in the moment they walk through the door. Your generosity made it possible for us to create a library environment where books are easy to find, displays spark curiosity, and students feel excited to explore new stories every day. We are deeply grateful for the difference you've made for our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773859111789,"projectUrl":"project/stories-on-display/10096730/","projectTitle":"Stories on Display","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10022793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Colorful Reads for Curious Minds. These new books have been an incredible addition to our school library, and our students have been absolutely delighted to explore them. Many of these texts introduce skills such as making predictions, noticing visual details, building vocabulary, and retelling stories using both words and pictures. Because the books are so engaging, students naturally practice these skills without even realizing they are doing work; they are simply excited to dive into stories that feel fun, vibrant, and made for them.\r\n\r\nReading in our library has taken on a whole new energy. Some students love to sit together and look closely at the illustrations, pointing out details and talking through what they notice. Others prefer to curl up alone with a book, quietly flipping through pages and getting lost in the artwork and storytelling. We also see students reading in pairs, taking turns describing what they see or helping each other sound out new words. These books have created so many joyful reading moments, and the library feels more alive because of them.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially connected with these new titles; students who used to wander the shelves, unsure of what to pick, now walk straight to these books with confidence. They smile, they share, they reread favorites, and they ask for more time to explore. Your generosity has truly brought joy into our library and has helped our readers grow in ways that are both meaningful and heartwarming. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770307858435,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-reads-for-curious-minds/10022793/","projectTitle":"Colorful Reads for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10087001,"letterContent":"The LEGO sets and KEVA planks you helped bring into our school library have quickly become one of the most joyful and transformative additions to our space. Students use them often to build, design, experiment, and explore STEM ideas in ways that feel playful and empowering. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. Many of them gasped, some jumped up and down, and others immediately started imagining what they could build. For many of our students, this was their first time having access to high‑quality building materials like these, and the excitement was contagious. The library has become a buzzing makerspace where students collaborate, share ideas, and support one another. These materials have not only sparked creativity, but they've also helped build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, students are beginning longer‑term STEM challenges, including designing structures and exploring engineering concepts through hands‑on play. Their confidence is growing, their curiosity is expanding, and they are discovering the joy of building something from the ground up. Thanks to your generosity, our library is now a place where imagination and innovation thrive, and our students feel empowered to explore, create, and dream big.","fullyFundedDate":1774541695403,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-with-lego-keva/10087001/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity with LEGO & KEVA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10174364,"projectId":9801001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards helping me create more engaging center activities for students! Because of your generosity, our classroom has shifted from a space of \"making do\" to a space of \"making more.\" Having the right tools has changed the energy in our room, and has made our room a more welcoming, collaborative environment. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited to engage with the games I was able to make with our center materials! The moment they walked in and saw the new activities laid out, they couldn't wait to get started. One specific moment that stands out was watching a group of students play a math-based matching game I created. They were laughing, talking through the problems together, and celebrating each other's wins—completely forgetting that they were actually practicing rigorous academic skills. These resources have turned independent practice into an interactive, joyful experience.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to use these materials to differentiate our learning even further. Now that the foundation is set, I can easily swap out elements of the games to challenge students who are ready to advance, while providing targeted, hands-on support for those who need a bit more practice. Your investment in our classroom has given these students the tools they need to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for opening up a whole new world of possibilities for us!","fullyFundedDate":1769177192195,"projectUrl":"project/make-centers-fun-and-enriching/9801001/","projectTitle":"Make Centers Fun and Enriching!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174364_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768509733549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alivia-britton"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9817337,"letterContent":"Bringing these new books into our library has been nothing short of transformative. Students rush in each week eager to get their hands on fresh stories, books that have characters who look like them, sound like them, and honor their identities, languages, and experiences. These texts have opened the door to so many meaningful literacy moments: students are practicing prediction, noticing character feelings, building vocabulary, and having rich conversations about the world around them. Having stories that reflect who they are has helped them feel seen, valued, and excited to read in ways that are powerful to witness.\r\n\r\nOur students read everywhere now, curled up alone with a favorite book, side‑by‑side with a partner, or gathered around listening to a story read aloud. Some students who were once hesitant readers now confidently choose books on their own, while others have discovered new genres and authors they can't stop talking about. The joy these books have brought into our library is real and visible every day. Thank you for making it possible for our students to experience the magic of stories that speak directly to them.","fullyFundedDate":1769177189987,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-speak-to-us-joyful-stories-f/9817337/","projectTitle":"Books That Speak to Us: Joyful Stories for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9929640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of baskets and two new book carts for our school library. These additions have already made a tremendous difference in how our students access and enjoy books. With the baskets, we're able to place high‑interest stories in cozy reading nooks and low shelves where our youngest readers can easily see and reach them. The book carts have become mobile mini‑libraries that we roll into classrooms, hallways, and special events, making books visible and inviting throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened the first morning the carts were set out. A group of kindergarteners walked in, stopped in their tracks, and immediately began pointing out books they recognized from read‑alouds. They were thrilled to be able to choose books independently, several even sat right down on the rug to start reading before class began. That sense of ownership and excitement is exactly what we hoped for, and your support made it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a library environment where every child can find a book that speaks to them. Your generosity has made our space more accessible, more welcoming, and more magical for our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1767673343358,"projectUrl":"project/every-book-within-reach/9929640/","projectTitle":"Every Book Within Reach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9817956,"letterContent":"Our students have been absolutely thrilled with the new Spanish‑language books your generosity made possible. These texts introduce important reading skills, like building vocabulary, making predictions, talking about characters' feelings, and understanding story structure, all in the language many of our students know best. These books honor their home language, and students approach them with confidence and excitement, which helps them grow as readers in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom and library, reading now looks joyful, lively, and full of choice. Students read these books independently, in pairs, and during read-aloud time. Many of them rush to the shelves to find a new story, and the room fills with soft laughter, focused quiet, and proud voices reading aloud in Spanish. They love taking these books home to share with their families, and it has been beautiful to see reading become a bridge between school and home.\r\n\r\nSome students are connecting with these books in especially powerful ways. Readers who once felt unsure now light up when they find a story in their home language. Others eagerly recommend books to friends or return to reread favorites because they enjoy them so much. These books have truly been amazing; they have brought so much joy, helped students see themselves in their reading, and sparked a genuine love of stories. We are deeply thankful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767621899068,"projectUrl":"project/books-en-espaol-building-a-library-tha/9817956/","projectTitle":"Books en Español: Building a Library That Reflects Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9799756,"letterContent":"This project has truly transformed our reading community. Due to your generosity, we were able to bring in a wide range of high‑interest books that immediately caught students' attention. These new texts introduce skills such as making predictions, building vocabulary, noticing character feelings, and talking about story structure in ways that feel natural and exciting for young readers. Students are practicing how to read with expression, how to discuss books with partners, and how to build stamina as independent readers, all through stories they genuinely want to explore.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom and library, reading now looks joyful, social, and full of choice. Students read these books to themselves during independent reading, curl up with a partner to take turns reading pages, and listen to them during read‑aloud time. The room often fills with soft giggles, whispered predictions, and the kind of focused quiet that only happens when kids are truly absorbed in a story. These books have become part of our daily routines, and students eagerly return to them again and again.\r\n\r\nSome students have connected with these books in especially meaningful ways. A few reluctant readers, students who once struggled to find books that felt \"just right\", now rush in asking if new titles are available. Others have started recommending books to friends or rereading favorites because they love them so much. Seeing students so happy, confident, and excited to read has been the greatest gift of all. Your support made it possible for us to fill our shelves with books that speak to our students' interests, identities, and imaginations, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764705685185,"projectUrl":"project/laugh-read-repeat-mo-willems-books-fo/9799756/","projectTitle":"Laugh, Read, Repeat: Mo Willems Books for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10174386,"projectId":9799598,"letterContent":"First of all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for support or space. We have used these resources to establish a dedicated 'Calm Corner,' an area where students can go when they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. The comfortable chair and soft rug have defined this space as a safe zone for self-regulation. The calm corner was immediately met with \"ahhh\" by the students. \r\n\r\nThe students were taken with the space right away. My students often feel overstimulated, but when they walk into our new space its, there is an immediate change in the atmosphere. The students took ownership of the space right away. They decide that shoes wouldn't be worn on the carpet to keep it as clean as they can. We use the smart lamps noise meter feature so that the students are able to monitor their own volume levels. The automatic air freshener adds to the relaxing atmosphere of the room as well. \r\n\r\nRecently, a student recognize they were reaching a breaking point when working on a difficult assignment. Without prompting, they walked to the calm corner, sat in the chair, and used the quiet atmosphere to find their center. After a few minutes of quiet breathing under the soft mood lighting, they were able to rejoin the class.\r\n\r\nThese items have dragstically impacted the day-to-day emotional changes of my students. 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