{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Normandy Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":30.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8538351,"projectId":10054727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support means the world to both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThe toys you provided have already become an essential part of our daily learning routine. It is incredible to watch the children engage with them. They are not just having fun; they are actively sharpening their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they figure out how the different pieces fit and work together.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, these specific toys are doing wonders for their physical development. My students are building strength and coordination in their hands and fingers, directly improving their fine motor skills. Every time they pinch, grip, stack, and manipulate these items, they are building the foundational control they need for everyday tasks like writing, drawing, and using scissors.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided our classroom with the tangible tools necessary to make learning interactive, engaging, and joyful. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' education and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1778023907006,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-early-problem-solving/10054727/","projectTitle":"Teaching Early Problem Solving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8538351"},{"teacherId":4437721,"projectId":10182400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. I was able to give every student a home bag containing basic essentials to use at home for activities.\r\nThe black folders were used as daily home/school communication folders with needed materials for daily review of class work. The red folders are used as weekly individualized classwork, small group activities and whole group review.\r\nStudents are using the crayons, colored pencils and glue to complete classroom activities, free choice drawing, art projects,etc. The permanent markers are used to create activities for students.\r\nYou are greatly appreciated for all you've done for my students/classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778005399440,"projectUrl":"project/basic-necessities-26-27/10182400/","projectTitle":"Basic Necessities 26-27","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4437721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714585183769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4437721"},{"teacherId":2798587,"projectId":10246819,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity and for helping me revitalize my kindergarten classroom this school year. Your support has helped transform my room into a bright, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where children can feel excited, comfortable, and ready to learn. From colorful learning displays and organized hands-on materials to the little details that make our classroom feel special, every contribution has made a meaningful difference.\r\nWhen I look around my classroom now, I see more than decorations and supplies—I see opportunities for learning, discovery, creativity, and confidence. My students can explore letters, numbers, colors, shapes, reading, math, and science in a space designed specifically to capture their curiosity. The hands-on materials give them opportunities to build, sort, count, create, problem-solve, and learn through play. Most importantly, your generosity helps me create a classroom where every child can feel seen, supported, encouraged, and capable of succeeding.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the work I do every day as their teacher. Your kindness reminds me that it truly takes a village to help children grow, and I am incredibly grateful that you chose to be part of ours. Because of you, my classroom isn't simply a place where children come to school—it is a place where little minds can wonder, little hands can create, and big dreams can begin. Thank you for helping me make this school year brighter, more joyful, and more meaningful for my students.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMs. Warren\r\nKindergarten Teacher 🐾📚💙","fullyFundedDate":1781727654091,"projectUrl":"project/pete-the-cat-needs-to-come-back/10246819/","projectTitle":"Pete the Cat Needs to Come Back","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nina Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2798587_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y544&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627440023134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nina-warren"},{"teacherId":7095953,"projectId":10206057,"letterContent":"Your generosity and care for students help provide my young preschoolers with materials to explore their natural environment with their own curiosity. The parachute, activity mats, and scooters allow them to engage in gross motor activities as they get to know their bodies and how it moves within the environment. \r\n\r\nThe binoculars and science viewers help them learn about \"what's in the grass\" and \" what is across the street\" through natural curiosity. We have been about to look closer at the buildings around our school and discuss their purposes. \r\n\r\nThe cars work great with our new vehicle table outside. The communication between the students as they discuss what vehicles need to cross the bridge or float in the water and why allows the students to listen to each other and see other points of view.\r\nThank you for caring about our students and providing them with materials to engage in their environment.","fullyFundedDate":1779281603636,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-our-environment-through-m/10206057/","projectTitle":"Learning About Our Environment Through Movement and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gabel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7095953_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y610&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768259678694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7095953"},{"teacherId":7928839,"projectId":9466110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Pre-K classroom! Your support has brought exciting new learning opportunities to my students, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will enjoy hands-on crafts that make learning letters fun, meaningful, and memorable. They love creating projects, and these materials help bring our letter-of-the-week lessons to life. Whether they are decorating kites while learning about the letter K, making wind chimes for the letter W, or celebrating the letter T with fun tattoos, they are building important literacy skills through creative, engaging activities.\r\n\r\nThe corkboards will also make a lasting impact by giving my students a special place to display their work. Seeing their artwork and classroom projects proudly displayed helps build confidence, encourages creativity, and gives them a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created opportunities for joyful, hands-on learning while helping my students develop early literacy skills in a fun and interactive way. Most importantly, your generosity shows them that others believe in their success and care about their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a place where learning is exciting, creativity is encouraged, and every child feels proud of what they accomplish.","fullyFundedDate":1754329134074,"projectUrl":"project/owl-aboard/9466110/","projectTitle":"Owl Aboard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bjones-owls"},{"teacherId":7928839,"projectId":9021270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Pre-K classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to nutritious snacks like fruit snacks and fruit cups throughout the school day. Since our school is unable to provide snacks this year, your donation helps fill an important need. These snacks give students the energy they need to stay focused, participate in classroom activities, and continue learning without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps students who may have long stretches between meals or who go home hungry at the end of the day. Having a healthy snack available helps prevent fatigue and irritability while supporting students' physical well-being. For some of my picky eaters, these snacks also provide valuable nutrients they might not otherwise receive.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation lets my students know that people beyond our classroom care about their success and well-being. Thank you for investing in their health, happiness, and education. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737815749811,"projectUrl":"project/snack-hack/9021270/","projectTitle":"Snack Hack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bjones-owls"},{"teacherId":7928839,"projectId":7321868,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and for helping make the end of the school year so special for my Pre-K students. Your kindness will allow us to celebrate their accomplishments with a fun sendoff during their final week of school.\r\n\r\nThese snacks are much more than treats—they help create a joyful, comforting experience as students prepare for the transition from Pre-K. This milestone can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty, and your support lets them know they are valued, celebrated, and cared for as they take this next step.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps meet an important need by providing healthy snacks that keep students energized, satisfy their hunger between meals, and help them stay focused and comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will end their Pre-K journey with happy memories, full bellies, and smiling faces. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a meaningful difference in the lives of these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1683234157521,"projectUrl":"project/promotion-party/7321868/","projectTitle":"Promotion Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bjones-owls"},{"teacherId":8538351,"projectId":9833735,"letterContent":"Donated musical instruments have had a transformative impact on our preschool learners, serving as a powerful catalyst for their holistic growth. Beyond just making \"glorious noise,\" these tools have provided a joyful, hands-on way for children to explore their world and build foundational life skills.\r\n\r\n* Social and Emotional Growth: Playing instruments together naturally fosters teamwork, cooperation, and turn-taking. \r\n* Cognitive Development: Engaging with rhythm and melody strengthens memory, concentration, and pattern recognition. \r\n\r\nUltimately, these instruments have turned our classroom into a vibrant environment where learning feels like play, boosting our students' confidence and inspiring a lifelong curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771039811945,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-fun-with-music/9833735/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Fun With Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8538351"},{"teacherId":4437721,"projectId":9878600,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation to my project. My students are blessed to receive help from people and companies we don't know.\r\nThe magnetic letter blocks are a hit. The students love building with them during free choice and recess. I love to use them in small groups for sight words. They were great for introducing cvc words as well. Students eenjoyed using them during free choice the to spell their name, put in ABC order, and review sight words. The KG Fidget game was more challenging, but the students liked playing with the pop it to segment and blend sight words. The sensory bottles were simple but fun The students simply liked shaking them up & watching the seasonal glitter float & fall...they would discuss what they noticed. They are exploring, having fun and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1765468323115,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning/9878600/","projectTitle":"Stem Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4437721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714585183769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4437721"},{"teacherId":7095953,"projectId":10014775,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. The folder game library helps us practice academic skills we are struggling with as well as learning how to play games. We play the games with partners so we can learn how to share and help each other. The Animals Up Close Puzzles set has been challenging. The puzzles help us learn how to solve problems. The Snap-Bots/Dinos and the Magnetic Gears are fun to make different figures and explore. Our library looks so nice and cozy with the new rug. We now have a place to sit and read comfortably. \r\n\r\nUpon receiving the donations, we were so excited to begin exploring our new learning materials. We can't wait for small group time and learning centers to use our new manipulatives. Thank you for helping us learn and explore our environment with your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1769533378747,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-engaging-classroom/10014775/","projectTitle":"Building An Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gabel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7095953_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y610&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768259678694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7095953"},{"teacherId":8524757,"projectId":9734792,"letterContent":"Thank you for the gift of musical instruments. My students are learning how to follow directions using them. They are learning how to imitate how to move and shake them. They are even learning positional and directional words such as fast and slow, soft and loud, on top and under by following my lead with the instruments.\r\n\r\nThese instruments are helping students engage and have fun while learning. Children at this age learn so much from play and interacting in ways they find fun. I am even noticing more verbalization coming from my students since we have started incorporating the instruments into the lessons. \r\n\r\nThank you for allowing my students this new learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759693066192,"projectUrl":"project/instruments-to-move-and-groove-with/9734792/","projectTitle":"Instruments to Move and Groove With","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8524757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658084422967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dawn-wright"},{"teacherId":6814757,"projectId":9177206,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive their backpacks full of activities and their parents were very grateful \r\n The work books and dry erase boards and markers were among their favorite items. One of the backpacks was specific for an ESL student and included bilinqual books. \r\nThe learning activities helped fill the gap over the summer and allowed students to continue to practice their skills over the summer.\r\n Thank you supporting my students and providing them with these materials and activities. It was joyous to see them excited about learning over the summer.","fullyFundedDate":1745878356000,"projectUrl":"project/summer-learning-and-summer-fun/9177206/","projectTitle":"Summer Learning and Summer Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6814757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767152778776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-smith117"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63065","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":380,"numTeachers":11,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - K","studentTeacherRatio":"34.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":69.3,"schoolId":63065,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Normandy Early Learning Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Normandy Early Learning Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/normandy-schools-collaborative/normandy-early-childhood-ctr/63065"}