{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patricia St Clair Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1012996,"projectId":9906542,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with a water dispenser, cups, and hot cocoa supplies! The water dispenser has made it easy for students to stay hydrated throughout the school day without repeatedly leaving the classroom. Having cups readily available also ensures that every student can get a drink when needed, helping them feel comfortable, refreshed, and ready to learn--especially on these hot days.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited about the hot cocoa supplies! These have helped us create special classroom moments that build community and make our learning environment feel warm and welcoming. Sharing hot cocoa is a simple treat, but it gives students something to look forward to and provides a fun way to celebrate their effort, accomplishments, and time together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped me meet a basic student need while also bringing extra joy to our classroom. These supplies have supported student well-being and strengthened our classroom community. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774818945422,"projectUrl":"project/pouring-into-the-future/9906542/","projectTitle":"Pouring Into the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kammer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1012996_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322710010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kammer"},{"teacherId":663926,"projectId":8983992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of slippers for our kindergarten classroom! Because of you, my students can feel cozy, comfortable, and right at home while they learn, play, and grow each day.\r\n\r\nThere is something extra special about little learners slipping into their classroom slippers and settling in for a day of learning. Your kindness has helped make our classroom an even warmer and more welcoming place for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about my kindergarteners and for helping us create a classroom that feels like our home away from home. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1733429504735,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-toes-toasty/8983992/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Toes Toasty","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balkema","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp663926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452392920414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbalkema"},{"teacherId":9726704,"projectId":10179859,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. The arrival of the new mice and headphones has completely transformed our daily learning environment. Before these resources arrived, technology time was often a struggle, but now, my third graders walk into computer time with a sense of excitement and purpose. They are finally equipped with the tools they need to succeed in a modern digital classroom.\r\n\r\nThe most immediate impact has been our ability to utilize personalized learning programs. Because each student now has a reliable device, they can work independently on just-right level reading and math software. This targeted practice ensures that no student is left behind or held back, allowing them to progress at their own pace. Furthermore, the addition of the mice has given them much-needed precision and control. Instead of struggling with cumbersome trackpads, they are navigating complex assignments with confidence and developing the fine motor skills essential for digital literacy.\r\n\r\nLastly, the change in our classroom's soundscape has been remarkable. With these high-quality headphones, my students can finally tune out the world and tune into their lessons. In the past, the overlapping audio from different devices made it difficult for many to concentrate. Now, they are only hearing their own programs, which has led to a significant increase in focus and task completion. Your investment has created a quiet, focused sanctuary for learning, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1776453103328,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-digital-learning-with-modern-t/10179859/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Digital Learning With Modern Tech Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726704_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725377698330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726704"},{"teacherId":8619297,"projectId":9980221,"letterContent":"We have had so much fun with our bead projects! We take 30 minutes once a week to each work on their creations. This has also helped so much with their fine motor skills without them even noticing! \r\n\r\nHaving all the colors and different designs has been exciting too! Each student gets to pick their own and can either follow the color pattern it gives them or create a colorful pattern of their own. My students are so focused on these and love to watch them be heat pressed into their final project. They have some of them hanging from their back packs!\r\n\r\nThis project has really helped my students blossom . As a teacher, I love to see them have materials to be hands on with and also keep them so engaged. They ask all the time what day we get to get their projects back on so they can finish! \r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your donations for this project!","fullyFundedDate":1772051947384,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-skills-the-tool-to-im/9980221/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Skills: The Tool to Improving Fine Motor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619297_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779308516638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619297"},{"teacherId":8619297,"projectId":9696831,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my project and my classroom. We have faced some hard challenges this year and you helped add some light on hard times.\r\nThis water dispenser has helped more than just my classroom but surrounding rooms! Our school has now faced 2 periods of time where our water could not be used. Our water dispenser saved the day! We could refill our water bottles and some friends too during this time because of donors like YOU! \r\nOur water dispenser has also brought bright times with being able to have hot water for hot chocolate during our polar ice days and our Christmas party 🎉.","fullyFundedDate":1759234640295,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-learning-with-fresh-water/9696831/","projectTitle":"Refreshing Learning With Fresh Water","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619297_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779308516638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619297"},{"teacherId":8619297,"projectId":9820336,"letterContent":"My students are LOVING our new stem kits. We have been exploring all the different things we can build and ways use these materials. They are our go to inside recess bins! Thank you again for supporting my classroom and my students! \r\nThese kits have not only helped our stem minds but helped us grow friendships. We are solving problems, using critical thinking, and using our imagination. We have also gained friendship and teamwork skills by working together, solving the unknowns, and laughing with each other. \r\nWe are so grateful for you and your help to make our stem minds stronger💙","fullyFundedDate":1764691276282,"projectUrl":"project/stemulating-young-minds/9820336/","projectTitle":"STEMulating Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619297_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779308516638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619297"},{"teacherId":9726704,"projectId":9707701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new classroom rug. In a third-grade classroom, the floor is so much more than just a surface; it is the heart of our learning community. Before your gift arrived, we lacked a central space large enough for everyone to sit comfortably. Now, this vibrant rug has transformed our room into a warm, inviting environment where every student has a dedicated spot to belong.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this rug has been profound, especially as it has become our primary gathering place for shared experiences. It is where we circle up for daily read-alouds, sparking our imaginations and building our literacy skills together. It has also served as a bridge between generations, providing a comfortable space for visiting high school students to mentor my third graders. Having a soft, defined area for these interactions has made our collaborative lessons much more focused and engaging.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this rug provided a necessary sanctuary during a very difficult time for our class. Following the heartbreaking loss of one of our students, this space became a place of healing. We gathered here to process our grief and work together on a special art project to honor our classmate's memory. Having a beautiful, communal space to sit shoulder-to-shoulder allowed my students to support one another in a way that wouldn't have been possible at individual desks. Your gift has provided us with more than just a piece of furniture; you have given us a place for connection, learning, and comfort.","fullyFundedDate":1758816571210,"projectUrl":"project/the-reading-nook/9707701/","projectTitle":"The Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726704_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725377698330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726704"},{"teacherId":5590349,"projectId":9300613,"letterContent":"We truly cannot express how grateful we are for each one of you and your generous support. Watching the donations come in from individuals for our grant was incredibly exciting, and the camcorder, tripod, and accompanying equipment have already proven to be an incredible blessing to our program.\r\n\r\nThe ability to record our students and play back their performances has become an invaluable teaching tool. Rather than relying solely on feedback from others, students can now watch themselves, reflect, and thoughtfully evaluate their own performances. This has greatly enhanced their growth and learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this equipment allows us to begin building an archive of performances that future students can learn from and be inspired by.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in the performing arts. The support from each one of you is making a meaningful and lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1752586408820,"projectUrl":"project/spotlight-preserved-a-camcorder-for-per/9300613/","projectTitle":"Spotlight Preserved: A Camcorder for Performance and Pedagogy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5590349_orig.jpg?crop=2148,2148,x0,y207&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566155393616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5590349"},{"teacherId":1012996,"projectId":9820480,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us make our classroom a more comfortable, engaging, and supportive place to learn! The new rug has created an inviting additional workspace where students can gather for lessons, work with classmates, read, or complete activities in a comfortable setting. They have been excited to use this new space, and it has given us more flexibility throughout our school day.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have allowed students to listen to stories and other learning activities on our iPads without distracting those around them. The reading strips help students focus on one line of text at a time, making reading feel more manageable and helping them keep their place. Our anxiety strips provide a quiet sensory tool that students can use to help calm their bodies, stay focused, and continue learning.\r\n\r\nEach of these resources supports students in a different way, but together they have helped us create a classroom where children feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the difference you have made for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762267743319,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-learning/9820480/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kammer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1012996_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322710010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kammer"},{"teacherId":10074570,"projectId":9454565,"letterContent":"My classroom has benefited from this rug in so many ways! During reading we all come to the rug an read together while going through our lesson. For writing we all come to the rug with clipboards and do the lesson together. During math time we get in a circle as I use math tools to help them solve problems. We are on this rug for so much of our day! \r\nBy doing this it creates a sense of community and friendship. Rather than being spread out around the room we are able to come together. We all love this rug so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752612808934,"projectUrl":"project/family-time-on-the-rug/9454565/","projectTitle":"Family Time on the Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perrin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074570"},{"teacherId":8619297,"projectId":9562188,"letterContent":"We are LOVING our new headphones. These ones are so much better than the ones we had before. No more worrying about an ear pad falling off or an ear not having any sound. These new headphones has helped my students stay focused during lessons and become more independent during iPad work time. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly enhanced our daily learning environment and made technology time much more engaging and effective! With these new tools, we know whose headphones are whose since we could write classroom numbers on each pair! 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