{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mountainview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2164979,"projectId":9981211,"letterContent":"Thank you, Google, for funding our Valentine's Day gift project! Your generosity and kindness is helping make this a really special experience for my third-grade students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, each student will get to create a Valentine's gift for someone in their family. They are already so excited to design something unique and meaningful, and it's been wonderful to see their creativity and enthusiasm come to life. For many of them, this is more than just a craft—it's a chance to show love to the people who care about them most.\r\n\r\nProjects like this are so important in the classroom. They allow students to express themselves, practice important skills, and most importantly, think about others. My students are learning that even small, handmade gifts can have a big impact. They're putting time, effort, and heart into their work, which makes each gift truly special.\r\n\r\nYour support also makes sure that every student can fully participate. Not all students have access to craft materials at home, so having these supplies available in the classroom creates an inclusive and joyful experience for everyone. It allows all of my students to feel proud of what they create and excited to share it with their families.\r\n\r\nThis project is also helping build kindness and connection in our classroom. We've been talking about gratitude, love, and what it means to do something thoughtful for someone else. It's been amazing to hear students talk about who they want to make their gift for and why that person is important to them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your kindness is bringing smiles, creativity, and meaningful moments into our classroom. My students—and their families—will truly benefit from this experience! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1774446358897,"projectUrl":"project/valentines-lights-for-little-hearts/9981211/","projectTitle":"Valentine's Lights for Little Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2164979_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470433406984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-piper"},{"teacherId":2164979,"projectId":9957240,"letterContent":"Thank you, Google, for generously funding my project to bring Hanukkah items into my classroom. Your support helps create a more inclusive and diverse learning environment where all students can see their traditions represented and celebrated. I truly appreciate your commitment to children and cultural awareness!\r\n\r\nFor kids who celebrate Hanukkah, seeing their customs acknowledged in the classroom is incredibly affirming. It sends a powerful message that their identities and cultures matter. For others, it opens a window into new experiences and perspectives, helping to broaden their worldview. This kind of exposure at a young age plays a crucial role in shaping respectful, informed, and compassionate individuals.","fullyFundedDate":1774446357578,"projectUrl":"project/hanukkah-fun-for-all/9957240/","projectTitle":"Hanukkah Fun For All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2164979_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470433406984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-piper"},{"teacherId":2164979,"projectId":9946407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our 3rd-grade art project! Your amazing gift brought so much excitement and creativity into our classroom. The students were thrilled to have real frames to work with—it made them feel like true artists.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, my students learned to express their feelings and ideas through art, to take pride in their work, and to see how their creativity can bring joy to others. They are eager to share their finished pieces as holiday gifts, knowing that their artwork can make someone smile.\r\n\r\nYour donation made it fun for every student to participate and feel proud of their creation. Thank you for giving my students such a meaningful experience and for inspiring their love of art!","fullyFundedDate":1774446361028,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-artists/9946407/","projectTitle":"Art For Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2164979_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470433406984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-piper"},{"teacherId":2164979,"projectId":10152813,"letterContent":"Small toys and goodies in 3rd grade may sound silly, but my students are developing important habits. Having a variety of fun, motivating rewards helps reinforce these positive behaviors in a way that feels meaningful and exciting to them.\r\n\r\nThese small goodies encourage students to set goals, celebrate their progress, and stay engaged throughout the school day. Whether it's earning a prize for showing kindness, completing challenging assignments, or participating responsibly, these incentives help build a positive classroom culture where students feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a fun, encouraging environment where every student can thrive. Thank you for investing in their growth, motivation, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1774446494610,"projectUrl":"project/small-items-for-positive-behavior/10152813/","projectTitle":"Small Items for Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2164979_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470433406984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-piper"},{"teacherId":4007245,"projectId":9876273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Scholastic News and Science Spin subscriptions for the year! 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Thank you for helping make learning relevant, engaging, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1762822861739,"projectUrl":"project/hot-off-the-press-learning-in-action-wi/9876273/","projectTitle":"Hot Off the Press: Learning in Action With Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4007245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657572554415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-perlman"},{"teacherId":10009323,"projectId":9533952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping bring these wonderful resources into our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my students, both emotionally and academically.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the supplies to great use. The art materials you provided allowed my students to create handmade Christmas gifts for their families. Many of my students were so proud to be able to give something they made themselves, and the joy on their faces as they worked carefully on their projects was so sweet. Please see the pictures for their talent and thoughtfulness! These same supplies will continue to be used later in the year as students create thoughtful Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts, giving them more opportunities to express creativity and gratitude.\r\n\r\nThe refrigerator has also been incredibly helpful. With temperatures reaching nearly 80 degrees during December, it's been great.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. They immediately wanted to explore the art supplies and began talking excitedly about what they could create. Seeing their excitement and sense of ownership reminded me how powerful it is to provide students with hands-on materials that support both learning and emotional connection.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels even more like a welcoming and supportive space. Moving forward, students will continue to build on their creativity through art-based projects that connect to our lessons, strengthen fine motor skills, and encourage self-expression. These resources will be part of many meaningful classroom moments throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students this opportunity. Your generosity has truly brightened our classroom and made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760884637933,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-fridge/9533952/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies & Fridge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009323"},{"teacherId":2164979,"projectId":9916417,"letterContent":"Small toys and incentives may seem simple, but they make a big difference in a 3rd grade classroom. At this age, students are developing important habits—staying focused, working through challenges, cooperating with classmates, and taking pride in their work. Having a variety of fun, motivating rewards helps reinforce these positive behaviors in a way that feels meaningful and exciting to them.\r\n\r\nThese small items encourage students to set goals, celebrate their progress, and stay engaged throughout the school day. Whether it's earning a prize for showing kindness, completing challenging assignments, or participating responsibly, these incentives help build a positive classroom culture where students feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a joyful, encouraging environment where every student can thrive. Thank you for investing in their growth, motivation, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1763909182069,"projectUrl":"project/small-incentives-for-positive-behavior/9916417/","projectTitle":"Small Incentives for Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2164979_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470433406984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-piper"},{"teacherId":10213185,"projectId":9637793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Donors Choose project and for bringing a new document camera into my second and third grade classroom. This gift has already made a remarkable difference in the way my students learn, participate, and approach their work with confidence. I am truly grateful for your willingness to invest in my students and their classroom experience. \r\nMy students are a combination class of hardworking second and third graders who take great pride in doing their best! They are eager learners- curious, thoughtful, and motivated to succeed. While most of them are at grade level, I am always looking for ways to extend their learning and help them review the important concepts we've covered this year. The document camera has quickly become one of the most valuable tools in our classroom because it allows me to teach in a way that feels more accessible, clear, and engaging for every student. \r\nOne of the first major ways we used our new document camera was during writing instruction. Teaching students how to write a five-paragraph essay can feel like a big leap at this age, but being able to model each part of the process on paper that looks exactly like theirs has been transformative. Instead of trying to write on the whiteboard or create oversized examples, I can sit with my students, face them fully, and show them exactly how I would plan, indent, write, revise, and write a final draft of an essay. They can see every stroke of the pencil and every step of my thinking process. \r\nWe wrote our first essay on gratitude, and the difference was immediate. Students were more confident, more enthusiastic, and more willing to take risks in their writing because they had such a clear and concrete model to follow. Their writing was stronger and their voices were clearer simply because the instruction could be delivered in such a visual way. \r\nThe document camera has also strengthened our work in math. I have been able to model multiplication and division strategies, demonstrate how to use place value blocks to add and subtract, and show step by step problem solving strategies that students can watch up close. Soon, we'll be using the document camera to model measuring shapes and lines with rulers, finding area and perimeter, and using fraction tiles. \r\nAs a teacher, the document camera has truly simplified and elevated my instruction. It has saved time, reduced frustration, and made lessons smoother and more meaningful. Your generosity has made all of this possible. Thank you for supporting my students and giving our classroom the tools we need to learn in deeper more engaging ways. We appreciate you more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1756662138595,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-learn-it-know-it/9637793/","projectTitle":"See It, Learn It, Know It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDougle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213185_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755792845368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213185"},{"teacherId":1720926,"projectId":9722745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Stacking Knowledge, One Tile at a Time.\" My students were overjoyed when the Magna-Tiles arrived, and the excitement in our classroom was contagious!\r\n\r\nThese Magna-Tiles have already become a powerful tool for learning. Students are exploring geometry, practicing teamwork, and strengthening problem-solving skills, all while building creative structures that spark their imagination. It has been amazing to watch them work together, share ideas, and discover new concepts through hands-on play.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has opened the door to meaningful, engaging learning experiences that will continue to benefit my students throughout the year. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the value of curiosity-driven education.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us stack knowledge, one tile at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1760454461076,"projectUrl":"project/stacking-knowledge-one-tile-at-a-time/9722745/","projectTitle":"Stacking Knowledge, One Tile at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1720926_orig.jpg?crop=558,559,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710542621117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1720926"},{"teacherId":1720926,"projectId":9722781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Play-Doh project! My third graders were absolutely thrilled when the new Play-Doh, mats, and fine-motor tools arrived. The excitement on their faces was priceless.\r\n\r\nThese materials are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. The students love using the Play-Doh mats to practice letter formation, math skills, and creativity. The hands-on tools are helping to strengthen their fine motor skills in ways that feel fun and engaging to them. For many of my students, this kind of tactile learning boosts focus, confidence, and joy during our lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought more than just supplies; you've brought moments of curiosity, collaboration, and success into our classroom each day. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the power of creative learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our classroom a brighter place.","fullyFundedDate":1760454461786,"projectUrl":"project/play-doh-power-creativity-problem-solv/9722781/","projectTitle":"Play-Doh Power: Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1720926_orig.jpg?crop=558,559,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710542621117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1720926"},{"teacherId":1720926,"projectId":9837749,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously supporting my project, \"STEM Portfolio: Inquiry, Innovation, Exploration.\" Because of your help, my third graders now have organized STEM binders filled with multiplication facts, math practice, and resources that support hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe students are already enjoying using their binders to review math skills, track their growth, and stay engaged during STEM activities. Having their own set of materials makes them feel proud, responsible, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to think, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762267620061,"projectUrl":"project/stem-portfolio-inquiry-innovation-exp/9837749/","projectTitle":"STEM Portfolio: Inquiry, Innovation, Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1720926_orig.jpg?crop=558,559,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710542621117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1720926"},{"teacherId":4007245,"projectId":9837857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Creating STEM Portfolios for Curious Thinkers.\" Because of your generosity, each of my third graders now has their own STEM binder filled with math facts, multiplication practice, and hands-on resources that help them grow as problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThese binders have already become a favorite part of our day. Students love tracking their progress, practicing their multiplication fluency, and exploring STEM challenges with tools that are truly their own. Your support has given them a sense of ownership, confidence, and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom. 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