{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orchard View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8415151,"projectId":10344683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donations to our classroom! Your thoughtfulness and support mean so much to me and, most importantly, to my students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will bring so much excitement and joy to our classroom throughout the school year. From the erasable pens and classroom record books to the fun decorations, magnetic dots, putty, gift bags, and special 100th Day of School supplies, each item will serve a purpose in making our classroom a welcoming, engaging, and memorable place to learn.\r\n\r\nThe 100th Day of School materials will be especially exciting for my first graders. The crowns and wristbands will help make this important milestone a fun celebration that they will remember for years to come. The small surprises and classroom supplies will also provide opportunities to encourage, celebrate, and motivate my students throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make it possible for me to provide experiences and materials that I might not otherwise be able to offer. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their first-grade year extra special.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for helping make our classroom a happy place where children can learn, grow, and feel celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1781964442392,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-good-times/10344683/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Good Times","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oginski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8415151_orig.jpg?crop=473,473,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752782700502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415151"},{"teacherId":9996924,"projectId":10171785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning and has given them opportunities to engage with technology in exciting and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe new technology has helped make learning more interactive and engaging for my first graders. Instead of simply learning concepts through books and worksheets, students are able to see, explore, practice, and apply what they are learning in a way that feels exciting and hands-on. It has been especially helpful for students who learn best through visual and interactive experiences.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new technology in our classroom! They love having new ways to participate in lessons and practice their skills. Their excitement and curiosity have made learning feel even more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nI have also seen some of my more hesitant students become more confident when using the technology. Students who may be quiet or unsure during traditional activities are often eager to participate when technology is involved. Seeing their smiles, excitement, and growing confidence has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, you are not only providing technology—you are helping create a classroom where my students feel excited to learn, confident to try, and motivated to grow. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778277213897,"projectUrl":"project/charge-up-our-classroom/10171785/","projectTitle":"Charge Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9996924_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x136,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744300160667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9996924"},{"teacherId":9008636,"projectId":9985552,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made such a meaningful impact on my students and our classroom! Something as simple as having a snack in the middle of the day makes a bigger difference than you may realize. Third grade is a huge transitional year for my students. It gives my students the fuel they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the rest of their school day. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and helping me create a classroom where they feel cared for and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778112492809,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-full-minds/9985552/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Full Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maingot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9008636"},{"teacherId":6211138,"projectId":10412506,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting my \"Super Second Storyworks Squad\" project. My students love the engaging stories and follow-up enrichment projects. I ordered the 3rd grade level because I teach the accelerated group. Having both the magazine and digital piece creates an engaging half an hour every day during our enrichment time. Planning is easy because of the interesting stories and follow-up activities. Due to budget cuts this year, my school lost the funding for this subscription. Your support means everything.","fullyFundedDate":1786817953110,"projectUrl":"project/super-second-storyworks-squad/10412506/","projectTitle":"Super Second Storyworks Squad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6211138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657403878655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6211138"},{"teacherId":3927651,"projectId":10261842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cleaning supplies to our school media center! Your kindness may seem like a simple gesture, but it makes a meaningful difference in creating a clean, welcoming, and comfortable space for our students and staff.\r\n\r\nEvery day, our media center is a busy place where students read, learn, explore new ideas, and discover the joy of books. With hundreds of students using the space and sharing tables, chairs, computers, and other resources, keeping our media center clean and inviting is essential.\r\n\r\nYour donation provides the supplies we need to maintain a healthy and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us keep our media center clean and ready for learning! Your support truly makes an impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1778115547527,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-squad-media-center-edition/10261842/","projectTitle":"Sparkle Squad: Media Center Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3927651_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649210216799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3927651"},{"teacherId":10414570,"projectId":10047135,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous support of our classroom project through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to wiggle stools that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the stools, students have been using them during small group instruction, independent work time, reading activities, and whole-group lessons. One especially memorable moment occurred during a math lesson when a student who typically struggled to remain seated and focused was able to stay engaged throughout the entire activity while using a wiggle stool. Instead of becoming frustrated or distracted, the student was able to participate, complete the assignment, and contribute to class discussions with confidence. It was incredibly rewarding to witness the positive difference that flexible seating made in supporting the student's focus and success.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the wiggle stools, they were beyond excited. Many immediately asked when they could try them and were eager to incorporate them into their daily routines. The stools quickly became a classroom favorite because students recognized that they helped them feel calmer, more comfortable, and ready to learn. Our students felt valued knowing that people cared enough to support their educational needs in such a thoughtful way.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue integrating the wiggle stools into our daily classroom instruction and intervention groups. As we move into upcoming literacy and collaborative learning projects, the stools will help students remain actively engaged while participating in partner work, centers, and hands-on activities. We are also continuing to focus on building self-regulation and independence skills, and these resources provide students with healthy movement opportunities that support those goals. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom environment where every child has the support they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Your kindness is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778277216660,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-ese-students/10047135/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for ESE Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ribeiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414570"},{"teacherId":10001331,"projectId":9259940,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity; because of you, our classroom has been transformed into a more functional and focused learning environment. The new stools you provided have completely changed the dynamic of my small-group instruction, replacing bulky, mismatched chairs with a dedicated space where students can sit comfortably at eye level with me. We use these stools daily during our guided reading and math blocks to transition into intimate, focused sessions. The reaction from the students when they first saw the materials was absolutely priceless; there were audible gasps and cheers, and one student even asked, \"Are these really for us?\" There is something incredibly powerful about a child realizing that people they've never met care enough about their education to provide them with brand-new furniture. They treat the stools with such respect, and the area has truly become a \"collaborative zone\" where every student feels they have a seat at the table.\r\n\r\nJust yesterday, during a challenging lesson on fractions, I watched a student who usually stays quiet in the back of the room lean in and finally \"click\" with the concept because they felt centered and focused in our new seating area. Moving forward, these stalls will be the headquarters for our \"Junior Authors\" project. Students are currently drafting their own short stories, and over the next two weeks, I will be using our new setup to host one-on-one \"writer's conferences.\" Each student will bring their work to the table to receive peer feedback and personalized coaching in a space that feels professional and supportive. Your gift didn't just buy furniture; it provided the infrastructure for consistent, meaningful connection and allowed my students to see how much their learning environment truly matters. Thank you for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1746832649705,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfortable-while-learning/9259940/","projectTitle":"Get Comfortable While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10001331_orig.png?crop=744,744,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746810099909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001331"},{"teacherId":9088776,"projectId":9396884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! These items have helped to organize our classroom space!\r\n\r\nThe students have so many materials and they are able to keep them organized and separate to prevent loosing notebooks, supplies, and books.\r\n\r\nThis has also kept our floors clear since our desks do not have attached caddies.\r\n\r\nThank you again! We really appreciate your generosity! Our school is Title 1 and many of these supplies are out of reach for our families. The students are so proud of their revamped space!","fullyFundedDate":1758911920415,"projectUrl":"project/revamping-our-space-for-a-successful-sch/9396884/","projectTitle":"Revamping Our Space for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Selwocki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9088776_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688170190296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9088776"},{"teacherId":8305157,"projectId":9390947,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is filled with hands on learning experiences and has created a great sense of independence through student interactive notebook. All third graders at our school now have their very own matching reading notebook and math notebook that helps them increase their learning each and every day.\r\nThese notebooks are a critical part to our goal of enhancing instruction by incorporating interactive anchor charts that students can have access to when working independently or collaboratively too. Our students take great pride in keeping their notebooks organized and utilizing this resource every single day that is only possible thanks to your help.\r\nThanks to you, learning in our classroom is more hands-on, organized, and meaningful. Your support is making an impact every single day as students write, create, and reflect in notebooks that truly belong to them. Thank you for helping us make learning stick—literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1759340180593,"projectUrl":"project/pages-with-purpose-interactive-notebook/9390947/","projectTitle":"Pages with Purpose: Interactive Notebooks for Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8305157_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651544361916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslanes"},{"teacherId":3927651,"projectId":9622742,"letterContent":"This project has made such an impact on our entire school. Kids are even more excited to earn our school-wide behavior awards, otherwise known as, PAWS tickets. The more they earn, the better their chances are at coming to spin our famous WHEEL OF WOW, on Fridays. The addition of our new prizes have been all the rage! Seeing a child's eyes light up as they carry away an award they have earned is so gratifying.\r\nI truly believe that our students' behaviors have been positively influenced by your kindness.\r\n\r\nI sincerely thank you for your generous financial contributions towards these wonderful prizes. Your donation supported positive student incentives and helped create an encouraging and rewarding learning environment throughout our school.\r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1760553822851,"projectUrl":"project/great-choices-great-rewards/9622742/","projectTitle":"Great Choices, Great Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3927651_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649210216799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3927651"},{"teacherId":9008636,"projectId":9456015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. Your support means more than you know. The new stools and fan have made a tremendous difference for my students—creating a more comfortable and flexible learning environment each day.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love having the additional seating options, and the fan has been a lifesaver in keeping our room cool and focused - especially at the beginning of the school year. August was boiling! Your kindness directly impacts their daily experience and helps them learn in a space where they feel calm, supported, and excited to grow. Working at a Title one school, anything to allow our students to feel loved and supported means the world to me.\r\n\r\nThank you again for choosing to invest in our classroom. Your generosity truly makes our little community brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1758125524346,"projectUrl":"project/cool-kids-comfy-seats-help-us-beat-the/9456015/","projectTitle":"Cool Kids, Comfy Seats: Help Us Beat the Heat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maingot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9008636"},{"teacherId":6211138,"projectId":9445788,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom project \"Randall's Super 2nd Grader Supply List\". The materials have arrived, and seeing my students' faces light up as they used them for the first time has been truly joyful and memorable experience.\r\n The new Expo markers, erasers, pencils, and colored paper have completely revitalized our creative projects and daily lessons. The vibrant colors have added a new dimension to our bulletins boards. This has made our classroom a more engaging place.\r\n Perhaps most exciting of all were the brand new Magna-Tiles. My students were thrilled to explore and build with them. I have already seen some amazing creations from the students. These are not just toys: they are essential tools for developing critical thinking , problem-solving, and teamwork skills.\r\n The slime and playdough went into my treasure box as incentives for students to succeed on their I-ready lessons. 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