{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Norman S Weir Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9811433,"projectId":10045271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first grade classroom! We are incredibly excited about the new science kit, and although we have not used it just yet, we will be diving into it very soon during our upcoming STEM unit. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on experiments where they can test ideas and decide if they are true or become \"myth busters.\" This kind of interactive learning makes science meaningful and fun for our young learners.\r\n\r\nWe are also looking forward to using the make-your-own telescope kits when we return from spring break. These will be a perfect way to introduce our space unit, allowing students to build, explore, and spark their curiosity about the world beyond our planet.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the copy paper you provided is such an important resource for our classroom. It allows us to create a variety of worksheets and materials to support differentiation and enhance our science lessons, ensuring that every student can learn in a way that best meets their needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping bring engaging, hands-on learning experiences to life for our students. We are so grateful for your support and for making a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769101911135,"projectUrl":"project/science-fun/10045271/","projectTitle":"Science Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811433_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733017973040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-keener"},{"teacherId":9811433,"projectId":10047539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first grade classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have tote bins to help keep our classroom organized and running smoothly. This will make a big difference in helping students stay focused and responsible for their materials.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the hats, gloves, and sweatshirts. These items will help keep our students warm, comfortable, and ready to learn during the colder months. Your support ensures that every child can fully participate in school without worrying about the weather.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly makes a difference in our students' daily lives. We appreciate your commitment to helping young learners succeed and feel cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1769541808257,"projectUrl":"project/care-closet-for-the-cold/10047539/","projectTitle":"Care Closet for the Cold!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811433_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733017973040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-keener"},{"teacherId":10305934,"projectId":10046571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773859493794,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-justice-and-identity-to-life/10046571/","projectTitle":"Bringing Justice and Identity to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lazzaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305934"},{"teacherId":9289695,"projectId":10137853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773357679119,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-first-grade/10137853/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9289695"},{"teacherId":9797013,"projectId":10021292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my students. Having access to quality, nutritious snacks has made my students more motivated and excited to participate in therapy as well as their classes. For some, the relief on their face was visible when they realized they would not have to wait to eat until much later in the evening when they returned home from after-school care. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see some familiar favorites as well as curious about newer, healthier options. Teachers were grateful to have items with higher nutritional content and reported seeing a difference in energy levels and alertness, especially later in the afternoons. \r\n\r\nYour support has made all the difference to my students and I thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768674760046,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-up-for-success/10021292/","projectTitle":"Fueling Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chelnitsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9797013_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736189575566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797013"},{"teacherId":10003746,"projectId":10008395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772550293681,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-pride-and-creativity/10008395/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Pride, and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003746"},{"teacherId":7132929,"projectId":9923191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772550305401,"projectUrl":"project/warm-heads-warm-hearts/9923191/","projectTitle":"Warm Heads, Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7132929"},{"teacherId":10243702,"projectId":9928752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772550288115,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-feel-confident-with-ess/9928752/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Feel Confident With Essential Hygiene Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Agyeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243702"},{"teacherId":9280687,"projectId":10008432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772550305861,"projectUrl":"project/sweatshirts-help-on-chilly-days/10008432/","projectTitle":"Sweatshirts Help on Chilly Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280687"},{"teacherId":9376301,"projectId":9934651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772550286081,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-this-winter/9934651/","projectTitle":"Warmth This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376301"},{"teacherId":9378005,"projectId":10041962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772047666593,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-and-kind-hearts/10041962/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers and Kind Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378005"},{"teacherId":9344210,"projectId":9929906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. It means the world to me, especially at this time. It warms my heart to know there is so much good in the world! I can not wait to see my students faces and see them safe and well and eager to be in the classroom setting once again. Thank you for thinking of us at this time and taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us. My students feel supported and uplifted from your support. They learn how important it is to pay this kindness forward. 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