{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"P224Q @ P26Q","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9838334,"projectId":9450397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, \"Anchors Away for a Good Cause.\" Your generosity truly made waves in our learning space!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have a calm and engaging environment that helps them learn, connect, and grow every day. The nautical theme has brought excitement and curiosity into our classroom, turning lessons into hands-on adventures. For my kindergarten students with autism, the sensory-friendly materials and visual supports have made a world of difference. They are more focused, comfortable, and eager to explore new activities.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see more smiles, engagement, and confidence, proof that your donation created real change. You helped us build not only a themed space, but also a community of learners who feel safe, happy, and ready to set sail on their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for giving them the opportunity to shine. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1753119003990,"projectUrl":"project/anchors-away-for-a-good-cause/9450397/","projectTitle":"Anchors Away for a Good Cause","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838334_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738118797066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838334"},{"teacherId":776146,"projectId":9399262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The students have been having so much fun exploring the new arts and crafts materials. They are having so much fun with the play dough tools. The various sized googly eyes are so much fun! Recently, we created charming owls complete with big eyes — an activity that brought smiles and excitement to the entire classroom. Your contribution has enriched our learning environment and provided meaningful, hands-on experiences for our students. Thank you for making a lasting difference in their education. The creativity and excitement in the classroom have been amazing to see. Your generosity is helping our young learners engage, create, and grow every day — we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757423926380,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-creative/9399262/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp776146_orig.jpg?crop=363,363,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624456169328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jill-maher"},{"teacherId":9838334,"projectId":9243501,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Pete, Piggy, and Possibilities: Building Communication Through Storytime.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have access to books and story materials that not only bring joy into our classroom but also open doors for communication and connection.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, many of my students are nonverbal and face daily challenges with expressing their wants, needs, and feelings. Storytime has always been a favorite routine, but until now, we did not have the tools to make it as interactive and accessible as it could be. With the addition of these new resources, storytime has been transformed into a powerful opportunity for my students to engage with literacy while also practicing communication skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBooks like Pete the Cat and If You Give a Pig a Pancake have become instant favorites. The repetitive patterns, engaging illustrations, and silly storylines keep my students' attention and give them chances to participate. During read-alouds, I see students smiling, pointing at pictures, and anticipating what will happen next. For children who often struggle to connect with others, these moments are incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes beyond simply adding books to our shelves. These stories have become springboards for building vocabulary, encouraging turn-taking, and supporting the use of communication devices and picture symbols. One student who rarely interacts during lessons has started pressing his voice-output button at just the right moment to chime in with \"Oh no!\" during a Pete the Cat story. Another student has begun to point toward the pig whenever she sees it on the page, showing that she is following along and making connections. These are small moments that, to us, represent huge growth in communication and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe stories are also helping us build routines that my students look forward to every day. Because the characters are familiar, the students are gaining a sense of predictability and comfort that helps them engage more deeply. I've noticed that even during transition times, students will carry their favorite book with them or request to look at it again during independent reading. Books that once felt out of reach are now becoming trusted friends and tools for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to provide not only engaging literacy experiences but also a foundation for communication that will impact my students far beyond this school year. When children with limited communication find a way to express themselves—even through a smile, gesture, or a single button press—it opens the door to greater independence and self-confidence. That is the true gift your donation has given us.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in the power of storytime and for giving my students the chance to discover their voices through books. Because of you, our classroom is filled with new possibilities, laughter, and the joy of learning together.","fullyFundedDate":1746786955187,"projectUrl":"project/pete-piggy-and-possibilities-building/9243501/","projectTitle":"Pete, Piggy, and Possibilities: Building Communication Through Storytime","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838334_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738118797066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838334"},{"teacherId":9838334,"projectId":9080971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, \"STEM, Puzzles & Thinking! 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They are learning to sort by color, shape, and are beginning to learn patterns. They were so excited when I first introduced them to the light table and the new materials. It is such a fun and engaging way for them to learn and interact with materials a new and exciting We are so grateful for your support and generosity in helping to fund our project and make this possible for our STEAM classes. We look forward to continuing to further our exploration with our new materials as the year progresses. Thank you again, and may your generosity be returned to you!","fullyFundedDate":1741983156693,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-learning/8949802/","projectTitle":"Light Up Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp776146_orig.jpg?crop=363,363,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624456169328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jill-maher"},{"teacherId":9838334,"projectId":9049819,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have engaging, hands-on tools to support their early literacy skills! The hand2mind Little Minds at Work Sound Segmenting Trays have been a game-changer in helping my non-talking, non-writing kindergarteners break words into sounds in a way that makes sense to them. When we first introduced the trays, their faces lit up with curiosity as they explored moving tokens to represent different sounds. One unforgettable moment was when a student who typically struggles to engage independently successfully segmented the sounds in \"cat\" using the trays—demonstrating understanding in a way they hadn't before.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become a staple in our daily phonemic awareness activities, allowing my students to practice essential pre-reading skills in a tactile and visual way. Moving forward, we'll be using the trays to reinforce blending sounds together, building on their progress toward forming simple words. Your support has provided my students with an accessible and meaningful way to develop their communication and literacy skills—thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737563972508,"projectUrl":"project/teach-it-play-it-learn-it/9049819/","projectTitle":"Teach It! Play It! Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838334_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738118797066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838334"},{"teacherId":9838334,"projectId":8971400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Your contributions have made a significant impact on my classroom, and I am thrilled to share how your donation has enriched my students' learning experiences. When my students first saw the new resources, their excitement was undeniable. Many of my non-verbal students with autism engaged with the materials immediately, exploring them with curiosity and joy. One particularly touching moment was when a student who often struggles with engagement eagerly reached for a new sensory tool and used it to participate in a group activity for the first time.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been instrumental in making our lessons more interactive and accessible. We recently used them during a hands-on math lesson, where students could physically manipulate objects to understand addition concepts. The ability to touch and interact with the materials has helped them make meaningful connections to their learning. Looking ahead, we will continue integrating these tools into our daily routines, particularly as we work on communication and social skills through structured play and collaborative activities. Your generosity has provided my students with opportunities that truly support their unique learning needs, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1735587560985,"projectUrl":"project/adapting-learning-for-brilliant-minds-wi/8971400/","projectTitle":"Adapting Learning for Brilliant Minds with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838334_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738118797066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838334"},{"teacherId":776146,"projectId":8809004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The students have been really enjoying using the materials we received! We just recently used the construction paper to make a snowy tree craft with puffy paint. 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