{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miles Exploratory Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10595214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating National Geographic Lucky Leopards! and National Geographic Rascally Rabbits! to our classroom! We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us put books into the hands of our students that they can truly enjoy.\r\n\r\nThere is something so special about watching a child get excited about a book. These National Geographic Kids stories give our students a chance to learn about amazing animal rescues, silly animal antics, and all the unexpected things animals do. They get to laugh, learn, and discover something new, all while building their reading skills.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the best feelings is seeing a student pick up a book because they want to read it. Your donation helps make those moments possible. It gives our students more choices, more opportunities to find stories they love, and more reasons to get excited about reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our classroom and for recognizing how much access to books matters. Every book we add to our classroom library has the potential to spark a new interest, brighten a student's day, or help a struggling reader discover that reading can be fun after all.\r\n\r\nYour kindness means more than you know. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, books are shared, and a love of reading can grow. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788992699220,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-reading/10595214/","projectTitle":"Wild About Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10595195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project for the Who Would Win? collection! Your kindness is helping bring excitement, curiosity, and a whole lot of fun into our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students love exploring the world of animals, comparing their unique abilities, and debating which animal would win in an epic showdown. These books encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, use evidence to support their opinions, and learn fascinating facts about the animal kingdom. Best of all, they make reading feel like an adventure!\r\n\r\nYour donation provides more than just books. It gives our students opportunities to explore their interests, build their reading confidence, and discover that learning can be exciting and engaging. There is something truly special about seeing students eagerly reach for a book, share an amazing animal fact with a classmate, or passionately defend their choice of who would win!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we can continue creating a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, reading is celebrated, and every student has the chance to discover something new. You are helping us nurture a love of learning that can last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and making these exciting learning experiences possible. Your generosity is making a real difference, one book and one animal showdown at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1790602994776,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-reading/10595195/","projectTitle":"Wild About Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10459706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for I Survived: The Attack of the Grizzlies! Your kindness has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely loved reading this book! The story captured their attention and kept them on the edge of their seats, eager to discover what would happen next. In fact, the excitement was so contagious that students even came in as a group during their lunch time just to find out what happened next in the story! Seeing them so invested in a book, talking about the characters, sharing their predictions, and eagerly waiting to uncover the next part of the adventure was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThere is something truly special about watching children choose to spend their free time reading simply because they cannot wait to find out what happens next! Thank you for making this experience possible for our students and for helping to inspire a love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1790800223453,"projectUrl":"project/open-a-book-discover-an-adventure/10459706/","projectTitle":"Open a Book, Discover an Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10385318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies! Your generous donation of Expo markers, cleaning spray, paper towels, tape, pencils, and file folders will make a meaningful difference in our everyday learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they help our classroom run smoothly. The markers allow us to bring lessons to life, while the cleaning supplies help us keep our learning space safe and welcoming. Pencils, tape, and file folders help students stay prepared and keep their work and materials neat and organized.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students can spend less time worrying about having the materials they need and more time learning, creating, and growing. We are truly grateful for your support of our classroom and our students!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on the lives and learning of kids.","fullyFundedDate":1787139848207,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-learning/10385318/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10469009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping put new books into the hands of our 4th and 5th grade reading intervention students. \r\n\r\nOur students have absolutely loved reading I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire. They were excited to talk about the story, make predictions, and share their favorite parts with one another. It was especially wonderful to see students who sometimes struggle with reading become so interested in a book that they couldn't wait to find out what happened next.\r\n\r\nOne part that really stood out to us was seeing how people came together during such a difficult time. The story gave us a chance to talk about how, even when things are scary or uncertain, people can help one another and come together as a community. Our students connected with that idea and had some really thoughtful conversations about kindness, courage, and helping others.\r\n\r\nThe HILO books have also given our students another fun and engaging choice when they are looking for something to read. Having books that truly capture their attention makes such a difference, especially for students who may not always see themselves as \"readers.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students books that make them laugh, wonder, ask questions, and most importantly, want to keep reading. Seeing the excitement on their faces when they find a book they love is one of the best parts of being a teacher. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping our students grow as readers, one book at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1787142193691,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-love-kindness-to-share/10469009/","projectTitle":"Books to Love, Kindness to Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10469033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to bring new books to my reading intervention students!\r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen the girls' faces when the books arrived. They were SO excited! They immediately started looking through them and talking about which ones they wanted to read first. Since this beloved series is about critters, the girls decided that they should read outdoors by our school's little pond, so the turtles could enjoy the story too!\r\n\r\nFor students who struggle with reading, that kind of excitement about a book means so much. Reading can sometimes feel like hard work for my students, so seeing them actually look forward to picking up a book is a huge win!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students books they truly enjoy and for putting such big smiles on their faces. Your generosity has already made a difference in our little group of readers, and I am incredibly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1786814256238,"projectUrl":"project/critters-kindness-and-confident-reader/10469033/","projectTitle":"Critters, Kindness, and Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10496937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to bring new books to my reading intervention students!\r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen the kids' faces when the books arrived. They were SO excited! They immediately started looking through them and talking about which ones they wanted to read first. The hands-down favorite to read first was I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic.\r\n\r\nFor students who struggle with reading, that kind of excitement about a book means so much. Reading can sometimes feel like hard work for my students, so seeing them actually look forward to picking up a book is a huge win! They have loved learning more about the sinking of the Titanic and reading a fictional account of someone their age trying to survive it! \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students books they truly enjoy and for putting such big smiles on their faces. Your generosity has already made a difference in our little group of readers, and I am incredibly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787008283556,"projectUrl":"project/growing-a-love-of-reading-spreading-kin/10496937/","projectTitle":"Growing a Love of Reading, Spreading Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10528207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring The Baby-Sitters Club books to my reading intervention students!\r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen the girls' faces when the books arrived. They were SO excited! They immediately started looking through them and talking about which ones they wanted to read first. Since then, they have absolutely loved reading them.\r\n\r\nFor students who struggle with reading, that kind of excitement about a book means so much. Reading can sometimes feel like hard work for my students, so seeing them actually look forward to picking up a book is a huge win!\r\n\r\nThese books are helping my students practice important reading skills, but even more importantly, they are helping them see themselves as readers. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students books they truly enjoy and for putting such big smiles on their faces. Your generosity has already made a difference in our little group of readers, and I am incredibly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787745917494,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-love-kindness-to-share/10528207/","projectTitle":"Books to Love, Kindness to Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10497115,"letterContent":"Thank you again for providing our classroom with a class set of 96 Miles. Your generosity has given us the chance to experience a novel together, and it has been so rewarding to watch my students become completely immersed in the story.\r\n\r\nMy students are really enjoying 96 Miles! They love discussing what is happening in the story, sharing their opinions about the characters' choices, making predictions about what might happen next, and are eager to find out what will happen next. \r\n\r\nWhat means the most to me is seeing students who may not always be eager to read become invested in a story. Your donation has helped make that happen.\r\n\r\nThank you for continuing to support my students and for helping fill our classroom with books that give them something to look forward to. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and I am so grateful that my students get to experience the joy of reading together.","fullyFundedDate":1787015440511,"projectUrl":"project/miles-of-courage-pages-of-kindness/10497115/","projectTitle":"Miles of Courage, Pages of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":10469265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of National Geographic Chapter Books to our classroom!\r\n\r\nI work with 4th grade boys in reading intervention, and your gift has made a wonderful difference. Many of my students are reluctant readers, so finding books that truly capture their attention and make them want to read is magical!\r\n\r\nThe National Geographic Chapter Books have been a huge hit! The boys are especially loving the book about a dog who rescues dolphins. They are excited to read, eager to learn more, and they are discovering that reading can be fun. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us put engaging, high-interest books into the hands of students who need them most. Your kindness is helping create joyful reading experiences and encouraging these young boys to see themselves as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1787139583812,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-keep-kindness-to-share/10469265/","projectTitle":"Books to Keep, Kindness to Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3709879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469934549108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709879"},{"teacherId":10359759,"projectId":9916587,"letterContent":"Teaching 1st and 2nd grade means that there is a large range of reading abilities in the classroom. Having early readers through chapter books has been amazing. Every day we have 15 minutes of free reading time, and it has been amazing to have to have a variety of books students can choose from. Especially when students remain in the classroom for 2 years.\r\n\r\nIt is because of generous donations that I have been able to offer a quality reading nook. When students have books that cater to their interest it provides an incentive to do the hard work of becoming a reader. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1773856591434,"projectUrl":"project/reading-room/9916587/","projectTitle":"Reading Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cathe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359759"},{"teacherId":3709879,"projectId":9965106,"letterContent":"Hello! I wanted to thank you again for your kindness and generosity in funding my project for garden soil and supplies to improve our school's garden. At our school, we grow plants to feed our beloved desert tortoise and three turtles.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see that strangers believe in our learning to care for desert critters. Please know that when students see that others believe in them and want them to succeed, it encourages them to keep believing in themselves and working hard.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on the lives and learning of kids! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1766598290699,"projectUrl":"project/shell-yeah-building-a-food-garden-for-o/9965106/","projectTitle":"Shell Yeah! 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