{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2828993,"projectId":9617360,"letterContent":"Using ESGI has had an incredible impact on my kindergarten students' learning and growth. This tool allows me to assess each child individually in a calm, one-on-one setting, giving me accurate, real-time data about their academic strengths and areas where they need support. Because the assessments are quick, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, my students feel successful and confident while being assessed—rather than stressed or overwhelmed.\r\nThe immediate results from ESGI help me tailor instruction to meet each student's needs. I can identify skill gaps right away, form small groups with intention, and provide targeted interventions without losing valuable instructional time. ESGI also tracks progress over time, allowing students to see their own growth, celebrate accomplishments, and build a sense of pride in their learning.\r\nFor families, ESGI provides clear, easy-to-understand reports that show exactly what their child has mastered and what we are working on next. This strengthens the home–school connection and helps parents feel more involved and informed.\r\nOverall, ESGI has transformed the way I support my kindergarten students. It gives them a more personalized learning experience, helps me respond quickly to their needs, and ensures that every child receives the attention and instruction necessary to thrive during these foundational early-learning years.","fullyFundedDate":1758202895443,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-that-data/9617360/","projectTitle":"All About That Data","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2828993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465960521479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skyla"},{"teacherId":2828993,"projectId":9514752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. The pencil pouches and STEAM bins you helped provide have had a truly meaningful impact on my classroom and on my students' daily experiences at school.\r\nThe pencil pouches have become an essential tool for helping students keep track of their BOB Books, which travel between home and school each day. Before receiving the pouches, many of my young readers struggled to keep their books organized, and we often lost valuable instructional time searching backpacks or replacing misplaced materials. Now, each child has a designated place to store their book, making it easy to carry back and forth and ensuring they can practice their reading consistently. This simple organizational tool has dramatically improved responsibility, independence, and the continuity of our home–school reading routine.\r\nThe STEAM bins have been just as transformative. Each morning, students enter the classroom and begin their day with calm, purposeful, open-ended play. These bins give them the chance to explore, build, experiment, and create while easing into the school day with curiosity and joy. The atmosphere in our classroom has shifted—mornings are smoother, students are more relaxed, and collaboration happens naturally as they share ideas and discoveries. These moments set a positive tone for learning and help students regulate their emotions before transitioning into more structured activities.\r\nYour contribution has strengthened our routines, supported early literacy, and nurtured creativity in a way that will stay with these children long beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in the power of small tools to make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1753984942669,"projectUrl":"project/steam-bins-for-calm-start/9514752/","projectTitle":"STEAM Bins for Calm Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2828993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465960521479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skyla"},{"teacherId":1893970,"projectId":9276921,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our class project! The students loved opening boxes of new materials and placing them in their class areas. I can't keep them from jumping up to grab a Bad Kitty book! They absolutely love them! The convo cards and decoder; e readers are an absolute must-have for a classroom! They enjoy collaboration so the convo cards continue to be a fun, engaging activity for them. The decodable readers help so much with my students with dyslexia. We desperately needed the pencils so they have one almost every day. Last but not least, we really appreciate the snacks. Sometimes the food at school is the only food they receive. Again, thank you for funding our project!","fullyFundedDate":1746623145257,"projectUrl":"project/popping-into-a-good-book/9276921/","projectTitle":"Popping Into a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hempel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1893970_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596650046556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hempel"},{"teacherId":1893970,"projectId":9459980,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! My students were very excited to see what was sent to them. The regulation materials are so important to keep them learning, engaged, communicating appropriately, and helps regulate their emotions! They really enjoy the calming cards and emotional task cards. These cards are great for collaboration and friendship! The Calming ball is a great addition, as well. It really helps! They get a kick out of the responses. The hooks help so much with organizing their clampdown space in the classroom. Again, thank you for funding this project! It means so much to me and to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1752686306738,"projectUrl":"project/lets-regulate/9459980/","projectTitle":"Let’s Regulate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hempel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1893970_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596650046556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hempel"},{"teacherId":3013286,"projectId":9427804,"letterContent":"My students and I are absolutely thrilled to be using our new volleyball equipment! The first day we brought out the brand-new volleyball equipment; the excitement in the gym was incredible. Many of my students had never played with professional-quality equipment before, and the difference was immediately noticeable. They couldn't stop smiling as they practiced serving, passing, and setting — the energy and teamwork that filled the room were inspiring.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to continue building skills and sportsmanship through regular volleyball practices and friendly competitions. Thanks to your generosity, we've created a space where students can learn teamwork, perseverance, and confidence — lessons that go far beyond the court.","fullyFundedDate":1760850029968,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-away/9427804/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3013286_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597118284210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3013286"},{"teacherId":1501546,"projectId":8385890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating for my project \"Real Words with Real Pictures!\". One of the favorite things about my school (and about my students!) is the diversity. Over 15 languages are spoken among our students at our school. As amazing as this diversity is, many of our students struggle with building vocabulary. This projects allows me to print pictures in colors to help them learn new words in more meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nMany of my students loved seeing pictures in vivid colors. I also made picture cards for some of my newcomer students to communicate their needs such as going to the bathroom or wanting to get their water bottle, etc. Those colorful cards helped my newcomers to find the correct picture cards and use the words on them to communicate their needs effectively.\r\n\r\nThis project also made my job to print materials for my lessons and activities so much easier. Our school printers often break and leave us with no way to make copies. It may be a simple thing, but being able to print what my students need when they need them has been incredible. \r\n\r\nT","fullyFundedDate":1716495733665,"projectUrl":"project/real-words-with-real-pictures/8385890/","projectTitle":"Real Words with Real Pictures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yeager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1501546_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y419&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644007855569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1501546"},{"teacherId":2828993,"projectId":9089291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of a new classroom carpet for my students. Your gift has already transformed our space into a cozy, vibrant, and engaging learning environment.\r\nA large part of our day is spent on the floor during reading time and group lessons. Thanks to you, my students have a comfortable and dedicated space to gather.\r\nI wish you could see their faces! The first time they saw the new rug, their eyes lit up with excitement. They now have a special place of their own to sit, which has already helped with focus and a sense of community. Your generosity has provided more than just a carpet; you've given my students a tangible sign that someone believes in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1746535288393,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-cozy-clean-classroom/9089291/","projectTitle":"Building a Cozy Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2828993_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465960521479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/skyla"},{"teacherId":8069444,"projectId":9143872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project We Consume Consumable!! We use our white boards on a daily basis so we go through a lot of dry erase markers and dry erase erasers. We use them in small groups for reading and math and as a whole group in Reading Horizons. Reading Horizons is our phonics program and our latest focus has been on blends, digraphs, and using the five phonetic skills to decode words. Because the white boards are more fun to use than a pencil and paper, the students stay much more engaged. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746818612258,"projectUrl":"project/we-consume-consumables/9143872/","projectTitle":"We Consume Consumables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Millard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8069444_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753124846150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8069444"},{"teacherId":10008090,"projectId":9456027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a big smile into our classroom—literally! Because of your generosity, my students now have a bright, welcoming smiley face rug that has completely transformed our learning space.\r\n\r\nEach morning, my class begins by gathering on the rug for circle time. This simple routine is now full of joy and comfort, because every child has a spot where they feel safe, included, and ready to learn. For many of my students, who come from diverse and low-income backgrounds, this rug represents more than just a classroom item—it's a symbol of belonging.\r\n\r\nThe cheerful design helps create a sensory-friendly environment that supports students with big emotions and varying needs. I've already seen how the rug encourages calm, focus, and cooperation. Whether we're reading a story, sharing feelings, or practicing social skills, this space has become the heart of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting difference. You've given my students more than just a rug—you've given them a place where they can learn, laugh, and grow together. Every smile on their faces reflects the impact of your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1752784656759,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-all-around-a-circle-time-rug-for/9456027/","projectTitle":"Smiles All Around: a Circle Time Rug for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008090_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751377795926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008090"},{"teacherId":10008090,"projectId":9417578,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Pre-K classroom has been transformed into a calmer, brighter, and more welcoming space for young learners. The sensory-friendly items you funded are already making a remarkable difference in how my students learn, play, and grow.\r\n\r\nThe A Little SPOT SEL book sets and plush toys have become classroom favorites. My students love choosing a plush to hold while we read about feelings, and I've noticed them beginning to name emotions and talk about strategies to handle big feelings. These tools are giving them the language to express themselves in a healthy way.\r\n\r\nThe LED sensory bubble lamp has turned our calm-down corner into a peaceful retreat. Students who feel overwhelmed often go sit near the lamp, watching the gentle bubbles and colors as they take deep breaths. It has been such a powerful tool for emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nThe light filters and string lights changed the atmosphere of our room completely. Instead of harsh fluorescent lighting, our classroom now has a softer, more calming glow. The space feels warm and inviting, and several parents have even commented on how cozy the room looks when they walk in.\r\n\r\nThe decorative pillows have helped us create a comfortable reading nook where students can curl up with a book or take a sensory break. The \"You Are My Sunshine\" pillow has quickly become a class favorite—it's where many students head when they need comfort.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided more than just classroom supplies—you gave my students a safe, supportive, and joyful place to learn. You've helped little learners build confidence, explore emotions, and discover that school is a place where they are cared for and understood.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible. Your kindness will have a lasting impact on my students now and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752074818375,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sensory-friendly-haven-for-pr/9417578/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sensory-Friendly Haven for Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10008090_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751377795926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008090"},{"teacherId":7801974,"projectId":9456828,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my counseling office has been transformed into a more welcoming, supportive, and resource-rich space for all of my students. The items I received—ranging from sensory tools and emotional regulation resources to comfortable seating and organizational supplies—have already begun to create a more calming and engaging environment. Students now walk into the room and immediately feel that this is a safe space designed with their emotional and developmental needs in mind.\r\nThe sensory tools and regulation materials have been especially impactful for students who struggle with anxiety, attention difficulties, or emotional regulation. These tools provide them with hands-on ways to manage their feelings and regain focus during the school day. I've seen students become more open to discussing their thoughts and feelings, simply because they feel more at ease and in control. The flexible seating options have also encouraged more meaningful conversations, allowing students to choose where and how they feel most comfortable engaging.\r\n\r\nOverall, the items funded through DonorsChoose have elevated the quality of support I'm able to provide in my counseling sessions. Whether it's one-on-one support, small group work, or drop-in visits from students needing a moment of calm, these resources have made a measurable difference in the effectiveness and accessibility of my work. I am deeply grateful for your contribution—your generosity is not only helping me as a counselor, but truly touching the lives of the students who need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1753552189860,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-counseling/9456828/","projectTitle":"New School Year- Counseling!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blessington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7801974_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616427478407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801974"},{"teacherId":7801974,"projectId":8472888,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my counseling office has been transformed into a more welcoming, supportive, and resource-rich space for all of my students. The items I received—ranging from sensory tools and emotional regulation resources to comfortable seating and organizational supplies—have already begun to create a more calming and engaging environment. Students now walk into the room and immediately feel that this is a safe space designed with their emotional and developmental needs in mind.\r\nThe sensory tools and regulation materials have been especially impactful for students who struggle with anxiety, attention difficulties, or emotional regulation. These tools provide them with hands-on ways to manage their feelings and regain focus during the school day. I've seen students become more open to discussing their thoughts and feelings, simply because they feel more at ease and in control. 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