{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McCoy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":9706729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our kindergarten class project. Because of your kindness, each child was able to decorate their own special shirt, creating not only a fun and creative experience, but also lasting memories together.\r\nThis project had such a meaningful impact on our classroom community. The children were excited to express themselves, celebrate each other's creativity, and work side by side as a team. Wearing their finished shirts gave them a wonderful sense of pride and belonging, helping strengthen the connections and continuity between the students as they learn and grow together throughout the year.\r\nYour support helped create more than just art projects — it created shared experiences, confidence, joy, and a stronger sense of community within our class. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make this experience possible for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1758495658522,"projectUrl":"project/fun-t-shirt-project/9706729/","projectTitle":"Fun T-Shirt Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":10040747,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous donations to our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness and support have helped us replace and recover materials for our fun small group learning activities.\r\nBecause of your contributions, our students can continue learning through hands-on games, engaging activities, and interactive experiences that make school exciting and meaningful every day. These materials help create a positive classroom environment where children can grow, explore, and build confidence while having fun.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for helping make learning joyful for our students. Your generosity makes a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769456758884,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-resources/10040747/","projectTitle":"Small Group Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10206401,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement, motivation, and full bellies! The snacks have helped students stay focused and ready to learn throughout the school day, especially during long afternoons when energy levels can drop. The prize box items have become a powerful tool for encouraging positive behavior, kindness, and hard work. My students are so proud when they earn a reward, and it has helped create a positive classroom environment where students encourage one another and celebrate successes together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new snacks and prize box supplies, they were thrilled! Their faces lit up with excitement, and many immediately began talking about how hard they were going to work to earn rewards. One of my favorite moments was watching students cheer for classmates who earned prizes for showing kindness or perseverance. These resources have helped make our classroom feel even more supportive, encouraging, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these materials will continue supporting both academic learning and social-emotional growth. Students are learning responsibility, goal-setting, and positive decision-making while staying engaged in classroom lessons and activities. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777991571772,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-needs-snacks-inc/10206401/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Needs: Snacks & Incentives for My Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10052216,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using our new magnetic phonics kits every day during small-group instruction and intervention time. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who has struggled with reading successfully build and read a word on their own for the first time. Using the magnetic letters, they were able to break the word into sounds, blend it together, and then proudly read it out loud. Moments like that are happening more and more as students gain confidence through hands-on practice.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and eager to use them. The colorful, interactive pieces made learning feel like play, and even my most hesitant readers were engaged right away. Students love being able to move the letters, fix their mistakes, and try again without fear. This has created a positive learning environment where they feel safe taking risks and growing as readers.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our phonics work, these resources will support students as they move into more complex spelling patterns and longer words. We will keep using them in small groups, partner activities, and independent practice to strengthen decoding and writing skills. Because of you, my students are building a strong foundation in reading and developing the confidence they need to succeed—thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773170162552,"projectUrl":"project/sound-it-out-a-phonics-toolkit-for-firs/10052216/","projectTitle":"Sound It Out! A Phonics Toolkit for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":9712207,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom for a color printer it has been a wonderful addition to the classroom. It provides us colored resources right at our finger tips. We use it to print projects. We used it to print stuff for our flashlight Friday activities. This is so much fun and is a great way to encourage readying in and out of the classroom. Making reading enjoyable id do great for little minds. We are also using it to create our memory books for kids as well. It's nice to have a color printer in the classroom readily available.","fullyFundedDate":1767203197649,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer/9712207/","projectTitle":"Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":9621961,"letterContent":"My students are energetic, compassionate, and eager to learn. They come to school each day ready to try their best—despite many facing challenges beyond their control. I teach in a Title I school, where many families struggle to make ends meet. One thing I've noticed is that several of my students aren't able to bring snacks from home, and it's hard to learn when you're hungry.\r\n\r\nThis project will help fill that gap by providing healthy snacks during the school day. With full bellies, my students are better able to focus, participate, and thrive academically. Something as simple as a granola bar or crackers can make a big difference in helping them stay energized and engaged.\r\n\r\nI love my students deeply, and I want to ensure each of them feels cared for, supported, and ready to succeed. Your generosity will help me meet their basic needs so they can reach their full potential in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772249299178,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-minds/9621961/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":9069624,"projectId":9911137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students were able to experience the joy and magic of Christmas in a truly special way.\r\n\r\nEach student received a holiday gift that included How to Catch a Snowman, festive candy, and a Build Your Own Snowman kit. These thoughtful items brought excitement, creativity, and big smiles to every child. Students loved exploring the book, enjoying a sweet treat, and using the snowman kits to create something of their own.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was the first time they received a wrapped Christmas gift at school. Your kindness gave them more than gifts—it gave them joy, a sense of belonging, and a reminder that people care deeply about them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create meaningful holiday memories for my students. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764096823759,"projectUrl":"project/a-merry-little-classroom-christmas/9911137/","projectTitle":"A Merry Little Classroom Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lengal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069624_orig.jpg?crop=993,993,x542,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686185402991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069624"},{"teacherId":4829637,"projectId":9727396,"letterContent":"Having lamination and valcro dots to make learning file folder for my students have been very beneficial for student success. By laminating and using velcro students are able to use the folders over and over for continued learning. Here are some benefits for using file folders for learning:\r\n\r\n1. Organization and Structure\r\n\r\nFile folders provide clear structure. Materials are contained in one place, which helps students stay organized and reduces distractions. This is especially helpful for students who struggle with executive functioning skills.\r\n\r\n2. Hands-On, Interactive Learning\r\n\r\nStudents can manipulate pieces (matching, sorting, sequencing, labeling), which increases engagement and supports kinesthetic learners. The physical interaction strengthens understanding and retention.\r\n\r\n3. Skill Reinforcement\r\n\r\nFile folder activities are ideal for practicing:\r\n\r\nLetter and number recognition\r\n\r\nSight words\r\n\r\nMath facts\r\n\r\nSorting and categorizing\r\n\r\nMatching pictures to words\r\n\r\nLife skills tasks\r\n\r\nThey allow repeated practice without feeling like traditional worksheets.\r\n\r\n4. Differentiation\r\n\r\nTeachers can easily adapt file folders to meet individual student needs. Tasks can be simplified, scaffolded, or made more challenging depending on the learner's level. This makes them effective for small group instruction, centers, or individualized instruction.\r\n\r\n5. 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Data Collection Opportunities\r\n\r\nTeachers can quickly observe and document:\r\n\r\nAccuracy\r\n\r\nLevel of prompting needed\r\n\r\nTime on task\r\n\r\nMastery of specific skills\r\n\r\nThis makes file folders helpful for progress monitoring and IEP goal tracking.","fullyFundedDate":1763351192908,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-laminating-sheets-v/9727396/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Laminating Sheets & Velcro for Life Skills Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tavares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4829637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506616801821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4829637"},{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":9557737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much this support for our classroom is so helpful. Snacks are great for keeping students little tummy's satisfied so that they can learn. They often either forget snacks or do not have any to bring to school so this is an amazing contribution. It's important for students to be engaged in learning and when they are hungry it's hard for them to focus. Knowing that these things are available for them in class also makes them feel comfortable and safe. Prizes are so much fun for them we use prizes for when they full sticker charts or when they do something amazing. They love the variety of options for prizes as well.","fullyFundedDate":1757309262281,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-prizes/9557737/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":9308810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom. The students and myself love the organization and warm welcoming environment it has helped to create. The shelves we use as mailboxes to put finished work in are amazing and make our lives so easy and it's a great way for them and myself to keep things tidy and organized. The other supplies are also wonderful and the kids love them and we use them almost every day and our class is successful and engaged in learning. It's been wonderful so again thank you for your help with these supplies it truly makes a difference to these children and myself.","fullyFundedDate":1754546661754,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-and-warm-classroom/9308810/","projectTitle":"Welcoming and Warm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":9897370,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our first graders now have the tools they need to participate in their monthly computer assessments fully—and the excitement in our classrooms has been amazing. Many of our students have never used technology this way before, so putting on their own headset, hearing the directions clearly, and speaking into the microphone made them feel confident and grown-up. It was wonderful to see how quickly they took ownership of the new equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThese headsets have already made an enormous difference in how our students learn. With the microphones, students can now complete speaking tasks accurately, something that was nearly impossible before. They can hear the audio directions without background noise, which has especially helped our more easily distracted learners stay focused. For several students who struggle with reading, listening closely to instructions has helped them demonstrate their actual abilities.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments came when students completed their first assessment using the new headsets. They were smiling, sitting taller, and genuinely proud of themselves. A few students who are usually unsure during technology time were the first to raise their hands and say, \"I know what to do!\" That level of confidence is priceless.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given every first grader the chance to participate equally, feel capable, and truly be heard—literally and figuratively. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in the potential of our young learners.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nSara Root & the First Grade Team","fullyFundedDate":1763575682766,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-learn-headphones-with-microphon/9897370/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Learn: Headphones with Microphones for Every First Grader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":9069624,"projectId":9827184,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality headphones with microphones and valuable instructional resources from Teachers Pay Teachers. The headphones have transformed our daily learning—students can fully engage in digital lessons, participate in reading fluency recordings, and work independently without distractions. This has been especially impactful for my emerging readers and multilingual learners, who can now hear instructional audio clearly and practice speaking with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe TPT gift cards have allowed me to bring in fresh, engaging materials that support differentiated instruction, small-group activities, and targeted skill practice. These resources have helped me meet each student exactly where they are and provided exciting new ways for them to explore reading, math, and science.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our classroom more accessible, more focused, and more joyful. My students feel empowered, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities you've helped create. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1761924097883,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-learn-it-love-it-supporting-2/9827184/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Learn It, Love It! 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