{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miles Exploratory Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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! Building a Food Garden for Our Desert Tortoise","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":9959532,"letterContent":"Hello! I wanted to thank you again for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom. Thank you for bringing warmth, care, and a fresh start to our classroom as we celebrate the Lunar New Year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have the basic cleaning supplies they need to take pride in their learning space. What might seem like simple items like wipes, tissues, and sanitizing materials have made a meaningful difference. Students are learning that caring for their environment is also a way of caring for one another.\r\n\r\nThe Lunar New Year is a time of renewal, reflection, and hope. With your support, our classroom has truly been able to start fresh. Together, we have cleaned, organized, and created a space that feels calm, welcoming, and ready for new learning. It has sparked important conversations about responsibility, community, and respect, values that reach far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us begin this new year with intention and heart. Our students feel it, and so do I. Thank you again for making a positive impact on the lives and learning of kids! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1766789163179,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-start-to-the-lunar-new-year/9959532/","projectTitle":"A Clean Start to the Lunar New Year","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":9921833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the National Geographic Readers books on pandas! My students were immediately excited to dive into them, and they've been a great addition to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books have been especially helpful in building both reading skills and curiosity. The high-interest topic, along with the amazing photographs, has pulled in even my more reluctant readers. Students have been eager to learn about pandas' habitats, behaviors, and the efforts being made to protect them.\r\n\r\nIt's been fun to watch students share facts with each other and make connections between what they're reading and the world around them. Resources like these make reading feel meaningful and engaging.\r\n\r\nAlso, thank you for the fan to help keep our classroom cool and comfortable! Our AC unit was down for a week, and the fan helped so much! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this excitement and learning into our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1766949731692,"projectUrl":"project/cool-air-great-books-happy-readers/9921833/","projectTitle":"Cool Air, Great Books, Happy 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":10075828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a class set of A Long Walk to Water. Because of your generosity, every student had their own copy, which made a huge difference in how we read and discussed the story together.\r\n\r\nAs we read, my students built their reading skills and also grew in compassion shown to others. Through Salva and Nya's experiences, they understood what it means to face challenges very different from their own. Our discussions were thoughtful and honest, with students reflecting on perseverance, gratitude, and how small actions can make a difference in the lives of others.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students grow as readers and as more compassionate people.","fullyFundedDate":1772126412446,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-someone-elses-shoes-buildin/10075828/","projectTitle":"Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes: Building Compassion Through Literature","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":9899485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity of a class set of Restart is making a real difference for my sixth graders, both as readers and as people.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are reading Restart by Gordon Korman, and it has sparked some incredibly honest conversations. Middle school can be a tough time socially, and many of my students are still figuring out how their words and actions affect others. This story gives them a safe way to explore those ideas. They've been talking about what it means to take responsibility, how it feels to be on the receiving end of unkind behavior, and what real change can look like.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on the lives and learning of kids!","fullyFundedDate":1767152950368,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-compassion-and-second-chances-t/9899485/","projectTitle":"Teaching Compassion and Second Chances Through Literature","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":9943919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Teachers Pay Teachers gift card project. \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have allowed me to purchase educational resources that really make a difference for my students. I currently teach two classes and am creating materials for both, so this gift card is incredibly helpful. It's especially meaningful to feel supported by a teacher family who understands the time, care, and heart that go into teaching.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on the lives and learning of kids. 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