{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Naramake Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":956618,"projectId":9550605,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made an incredible impact on our second-grade classroom! Thanks to your support, we have been able to fully fund our Diner-Themed Math and Literacy Center, which is already transforming the way our students approach learning.\r\n\r\nThis year, our students are embarking on a fun and engaging learning adventure where they are not just studying math and literacy, but experiencing them firsthand. Through hands-on roleplay as \"customers\" and \"servers\" in our diner, they are building essential skills in real-world contexts. From practicing addition and subtraction with play money to strengthening their understanding of place value, the diner setup is helping them connect classroom concepts to everyday life.\r\n\r\nBeyond math, students are developing their reading comprehension and writing skills by interacting with menus, taking orders, and following recipes. The roleplay aspect also encourages creativity and communication, which ties beautifully into our IB Unit of Inquiry, \"How We Express Ourselves.\" This unit is focused on the ways we use different forms of expression to communicate our ideas, and the diner center provides a dynamic and interactive way for students to practice those skills.\r\n\r\nYour contribution made this all possible. With your support, we were able to provide resources like play money, diner-themed menus and order pads, a cash register, and plastic food items—all key to creating a lively and immersive learning environment. These materials are already making a difference in the way our students approach problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for helping us bring this project to life. Your donation is not just providing resources; it's helping to build a foundation of skills that will serve our students for years to come. Every day, they are learning in an environment where education feels like play, and their success is a direct result of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a partner in our students' learning journey. We are truly grateful for your support and look forward to seeing the continued impact of this project in the months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755522418408,"projectUrl":"project/math-literacy-at-the-diner/9550605/","projectTitle":"Math & Literacy at the Diner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp956618_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y249&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598752037148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/956618"},{"teacherId":7461620,"projectId":9486632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing Scholastic News for our first-grade classroom! My students absolutely love diving into these colorful, engaging magazines each week.\r\n\r\nWith each issue, we're building important literacy and critical-thinking skills. The nonfiction texts help my students learn how to find key details, make connections, and discuss current topics in ways that feel exciting and meaningful to them. We've explored lessons on animals, weather, community helpers, and even kindness—all while practicing reading strategies like identifying the main idea and using text features such as captions and diagrams.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has truly come alive. We gather on the carpet or in small groups to read together, highlight new vocabulary, and share our thoughts. My students have become little \"news reporters,\" summarizing what they've learned and sharing facts with their families at home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for bringing real-world reading into our classroom. Your generosity is helping my students see themselves as readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners!","fullyFundedDate":1755715146714,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news/9486632/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461620"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9346008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our school library! The graphic novels you helped provide were processed and added to our shelves right before students began checking out books this school year, They've been circulating steadily ever since, with many students eagerly reaching for them during library time. I love the addition of my early reader graphic novels and I wouldn't have this collection without the support of donors choose. \r\n\r\nThese engaging titles have sparked interest in reading among students and the excitement has been truly inspiring. Your support has made a real difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1748033721346,"projectUrl":"project/creating-curious-readers-with-graphic-no/9346008/","projectTitle":"Creating Curious Readers with Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9346119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of board games! We are incredibly grateful for your support. Because of your kindness, we now have multiple copies of many games, which means more students can play together at the same time — a huge bonus for group learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nI'm especially excited to introduce these games during our media balance unit, where we'll be exploring the importance of screen-free time. These games will help reinforce key concepts such as face-to-face communication, critical thinking, and the joy of unplugged play. It's a perfect way to help students build social-emotional and problem-solving skills in a fun, engaging environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to add barcodes to the games so teachers can check them out for indoor recess and classroom use. This way, your donation continues to benefit students across the school all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1748033721210,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-board-games-for-the-library/9346119/","projectTitle":"Game On! Board Games for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9175401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our library makerspace project! Because of you, our students now have the opportunity to explore, create, and innovate with the amazing Plus Plus Blocks.\r\n\r\nThese colorful, interlocking blocks have already begun sparking excitement and curiosity among our learners. Whether they're building simple shapes or working together to create complex structures, students are fully engaged—collaborating, problem-solving, and thinking critically. It's been incredible to watch their creativity come to life in such a hands-on, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing more than just providing supplies—it's opening doors to STEM learning, teamwork, and perseverance. You've helped us create a space where students of all ages and abilities can confidently explore their ideas and develop lifelong skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a real difference in our students' learning journey. Your kindness and support truly matter!","fullyFundedDate":1746785583142,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-ideas-with-plus-plus-blocks/9175401/","projectTitle":"Building Big Ideas with Plus Plus Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9071201,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"Reading Under the Stars\" project. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a magical space where reading feels like an adventure.\r\n\r\nThanks to the flashlights, tents, and blankets you provided, my students now experience reading in a whole new way. The cozy tents create a peaceful hideaway where imaginations soar, the soft blankets keep us warm during chilly days, and the flashlights add just the right touch of excitement—turning each reading session into a special event. Whether it's during our winter reading days or the March reading challenge, your contribution has made these moments unforgettable.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, you've helped spark a genuine love of reading in my students. They now look forward to our reading days with excitement and curiosity, and I see them becoming more engaged, thoughtful, and confident readers. These joyful experiences are building not just literacy skills, but lasting memories.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of reading. Your support is making a real, lasting impact in the lives of my students—and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746499493133,"projectUrl":"project/reading-under-the-stars/9071201/","projectTitle":"Reading Under the Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9166507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our school library's graphic novel project! Your support made a meaningful impact on our students at Naramake.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, I was able to process and shelve the new books before the end of the school year. The excitement was immediate—students were thrilled to get their hands on the newest Pencil & Eraser, InvestiGators, and Band Camp titles. These graphic novels are incredibly popular among our readers, and they were checked out almost as soon as they hit the shelves!\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only helped us grow our collection, but also brought joy and a renewed love of reading to so many young learners. These stories spark imagination, promote literacy, and make the library a place students can't wait to return to.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our school community, thank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1746785483412,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-graphic-novels/9166507/","projectTitle":"We Love Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9237510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to contribute to my beginning reader graphic novel project. I love expanding this section for my early readers who are interested in reading graphic novels. The second I opened the boxes during a 3rd grade class, there was immediate excitement surrounding the new Pizza and Taco book and Pencil and Eraser book 2. I quickly catalogued and labeled the books so my students could borrow them before the end of the year. I try my best to provide them with the books that bring them such joy and you are to thank for that. I appreciate your generosity in helping expand my school's book collection!","fullyFundedDate":1746785497887,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-reader-graphic-novels/9237510/","projectTitle":"Beginning Reader Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":7461620,"projectId":9061960,"letterContent":"My students are thrilled to get their hands on new books. I just moved schools and was not allowed to bring any books with me. I came into a classroom that had a very outdated library. The students were not eager to select books to read. I knew I needed to make a change. I decided to put in for a donors choose to help get our classroom library new and improved. The best thing about these books is they are decodable so students will be able to read them right off the bat. We now focus our literacy instruction on the Science of Reading and these books could not align any better. \r\nStudents are reading these books with other students or me in the classroom and then taking them home to read to their families. Thank you again for your generosity and understanding of reading books being an essential part of Kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1739467768375,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-for-k/9061960/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books for K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461620"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":9016038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to my early reader graphic novel project! Graphic novels are the most popular section of books in our school library and I wanted to give my students at the 1st and 2nd grade level some graphic novels they could read and enjoy! I've already catalogued and labeled all of the new books we received such as the Pizza and Taco holiday book and the Narwhal and Jelly series!\r\n\r\nPizza and Taco and Narwhal and Jelly are being enjoyed by so many first graders. They are always so excited to come in and check out which graphic novels are available. As this section continues to grow, so does their excitement for reading!\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution means so much to us. Thank you for helping make our library a vibrant, engaging space for young readers. Your kindness and support truly make a difference, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1740752528045,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novel-adventures-for-growing-rea/9016038/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novel Adventures for Growing Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8681698_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721845529992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8681698"},{"teacherId":8681698,"projectId":8186227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my Sphero Mini Coding Robot project. I have recently used the Sphero Minis for the first time with my 3rd graders during their forces and motion unit of inquiry. We were able to explore push and pull and friction with the Sphero Minis in the library. This was an incredible learning experience for all of my students and there was 100% engagement with the lesson. I will continue to collaborate with the 3rd grade team on this unit in future years. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation. 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