{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shaw-Taylor Elementary School (K-1)","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9006584,"projectId":9152884,"letterContent":"Kinetic sand is an easy project that allows students to explore their senses, build fine motor skills and strengthen their imaginative play muscles. Kinetic sand play is sand that is soft and crumbly, but also holds its shape when squeezed or pressed.\r\nThe students love to get their fingers in there and make shapes with the Kinetic Sand. It also helps to improve kids' hand-eye coordination as they can see the immediate results their actions have on the sand. 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These supplies helped me to prepare materials for my students, and also help students to work on projects that required them to draw and color. \r\n\r\nWhen the students had to create a poster on pollinators, they were able to utilize the chart paper and color pencils to express themselves and showcase their knowledge. They also used copy paper to make colorful brochures to highlight plants that pollinators are attracted to. Your kind donations made all this possible.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746698787329,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9149050/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelly Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9228020"},{"teacherId":8824214,"projectId":9107824,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity, kindness, and donations, I accomplished the unthinkable in my classroom this year! Beginning with the supplies, the Lysol spray has been a game changer! It allows me to eliminate odors in the atmosphere that would ordinarily force students to evacuate the classroom. Now they can remain seated while I freshen the air with a little Lysol spray. Next, we have the Clorox wipes. They have been a huge blessing because I clean the students' desks every Friday, and the wipes have saved me so much time, money, and energy. Another thing is the personalized laminator. Because of you, I no longer have to share a laminator with my colleagues. I can laminate whatever and whenever I need to do so.\r\n\r\nFinally, the students were grateful for the snacks that were included in the care package and expressed their gratitude with a thank-you note. In fact, when they saw the snacks, their little eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. Then they all exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever.\" As a result, they are looking forward to the next project just like I am.","fullyFundedDate":1740418695056,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/9107824/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824214"},{"teacherId":9545880,"projectId":8710225,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, the Special Education office has been transformed into a welcoming and professional space. The positive response has been overwhelming—teachers, parents, and students alike have expressed excitement about the room's organization and the cozy, thoughtful touches like fresh coffee and tea available during meetings.\r\nWe're proud to share that the majority of our IEP meetings are now held in person. This shift has brought back a true sense of collaboration—families and, at times, students are actively participating in a way that feels personal and meaningful. It's a refreshing return to the connection we had before Covid disrupted our norms.\r\nOur goal is to continue building on this progress. We're committed to enhancing the space even further, with the vision of eventually hosting 100% of our meetings in person.\r\nThank you again for helping us create an environment that supports partnership, professionalism, and the well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1735236166394,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-and-supportive-special-educa/8710225/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming and Supportive Special Education Office for Everyone Involved","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9545880_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718220145854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9545880"},{"teacherId":4578720,"projectId":8818606,"letterContent":"We greatly would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations. Your support means a great deal to us, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nYour donation will make a significant impact on our ability to maintain an healthy, safe and supportive environment for learning. Your support plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission and continue to serve our community.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your belief in our cause and your commitment to making a difference. Please know that your contribution is helping us make a lasting impact, and we will keep you informed about how your donation is being used.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1735657619143,"projectUrl":"project/fill-the-nursing-office-with-healthy-sup/8818606/","projectTitle":"Fill The Nursing Office With Healthy Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Rina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4578720_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752154579302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4578720"},{"teacherId":1596728,"projectId":8938477,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution towards supporting our STEAM program. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to a variety of materials that have significantly enhanced their learning experience. With these resources, they are more engaged than ever in science, exploring new ideas, and experimenting with different materials. Your donation has opened doors to endless opportunities for discovery, fostering a sense of curiosity and excitement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support goes beyond just access to materials – it has also boosted my students' confidence. They now feel empowered to tackle challenges, try new approaches, and approach science with an enthusiasm that is inspiring to witness. Your belief in their potential is truly making a difference, and I cannot thank you enough for helping us create such an inspiring and innovative learning environment. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1734115468849,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/8938477/","projectTitle":"Full Steam Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1596728"},{"teacherId":9006584,"projectId":8916387,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donations, we do appreciate your kindness. My students love using these books every day. It's wonderful to trace and wipe books in my classroom. They are a great tool for kindergarten-aged children, as they help develop fine motor skills, handwriting readiness, and reinforce learning through repeated practice. \r\n\r\nWhen kindergarten students simultaneously look at a word, say its name, and trace its letters, it is certainly possible that they are improving word memory and reinforcing skills being taught in class. \r\n\r\nHowever, it's important to use tracing as a tool alongside other activities that encourage freehand drawing and independent letter formation to avoid over-reliance on tracing and to ensure proper development of writing skills.","fullyFundedDate":1734634788903,"projectUrl":"project/lets-wipe-clean-and-learn-smart/8916387/","projectTitle":"Let's Wipe Clean and Learn Smart!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9006584"},{"teacherId":9228020,"projectId":8963571,"letterContent":"I want to thank everyone who donated to my project Fostering Literacy. Your donations have resulted in my students having materials that make learning to read fun and engaging. The books and games and other materials have been a welcome addition to our classroom and students are eager to read and talk with their friends. The CVC Games have really helped the students to blend words and there has been an improvement in students fluency in reading. Your donations have made a big difference in my students literacy development and we sincerely thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1735657713247,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-literacy/8963571/","projectTitle":"Fostering Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelly Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9228020"},{"teacherId":9006584,"projectId":8875027,"letterContent":"My students can have color pictures with print to reinforce skills in literacy. It looks just like the books we are reading in the classroom. Color printers in general enhance students' learning by providing engaging, accessible, and versatile tools for various subjects, fostering creativity, and aiding in comprehension and keep the students focus with \r\n\r\nThe students are so excited to have the printer in the class to make easy books to take home to read, making flashcards and make handouts look more appealing.","fullyFundedDate":1733222014128,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-color-print-rich-environment/8875027/","projectTitle":"Creating a Color Print Rich Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9006584"},{"teacherId":9633772,"projectId":8873963,"letterContent":"We have received your kind donation of headphones for the students in our classroom and wanted to express our gratitude. At the Shaw we value each one of our supporters and are grateful for all contributions.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we have achieved daily progress in learning foundational literacy skills on Lexia. The students are working hard and the headphones have provided improved sound quality, noise cancellation and have helped students with keeping a calm body while they learn.\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions about how your donation is making a difference, please do not hesitate to email us. Thank you for the beautiful headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1729043375174,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-kindergarteners/8873963/","projectTitle":"Headphones for The Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Achille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633772"},{"teacherId":8802250,"projectId":8679027,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! My students have been very eager to use these materials everyday. The noise-canceling headphones have helped students focus during independent work, and the poetry books have sparked incredible creativity—one student even shared a deeply personal poem about overcoming challenges. The clear bins have streamlined communication with families, and the social-emotional books have been a key part of our \"calm-down corner.\" Next, students will work on a collaborative poetry project to showcase their growth. 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