{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Penn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4524031,"projectId":9480707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom bookshelf project! Because of your generous gift, our students will soon have a beautiful, organized place to store and explore their favorite books. The new bookshelf will help transform our reading corner into a space where students will proudly browse stories, independently select texts, and grow as readers every day.\r\n\r\nOur students will take ownership of the space, helping to keep it tidy and welcoming. This bookshelf will support not only literacy development but also responsibility and classroom pride. We are so excited to see how your donation will shape our daily reading routines and bring joy to our young learners. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1758203018292,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-house-our-books-and-our-love-for/9480707/","projectTitle":"Help Us House Our Books and Our Love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. William Penn (Boyd 110)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4524031_orig.jpg?crop=3464,3464,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628465697574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-boyd"},{"teacherId":4524031,"projectId":9431407,"letterContent":"Your support made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students received sanitizer wipes, Kleenex, baby wipes, and hand sanitizer that helped keep our learning environment clean, safe, and comfortable. These supplies reduced the spread of germs and allowed students to stay focused on learning rather than illness or discomfort.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom became a place where students felt cared for and ready to learn each day. Your kindness supported their health, confidence, and ability to fully engage in lessons. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and the positive impact it had on their daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1758222221293,"projectUrl":"project/urgent-help-stop-germs-before-they-spre/9431407/","projectTitle":"Urgent! Help Stop Germs Before They Spread!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. William Penn (Boyd 110)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4524031_orig.jpg?crop=3464,3464,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628465697574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-boyd"},{"teacherId":4524031,"projectId":9199579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating soil, pots, and seeds for our classroom! When the materials arrived, my students were thrilled they couldn't believe we were getting to plant real seeds at school. They immediately began asking questions like, \"How deep do we plant them?\" and \"How long until we see a sprout?\" As we started planting, students carefully filled their pots, measured and counted seeds, and worked together to follow each step. The best moment was seeing how gentle and focused they were. Students who usually rush slowed down, handled the materials responsibly, and proudly said, \"This is my plant!\"\r\nBecause of you,we observed our plants daily and tracked changes like scientists. Students kept a simple plant journal where they drew what they saw, labeled parts of a plant, and wrote about what plants need to grow (sunlight, water, and care). We also measured growth over time and compared results across different seeds, turning our classroom into a mini garden and learning lab. Your gift has helped my students build responsibility, curiosity, and confidence through hands-on learning. Thank you for giving us an experience we'll remember and for helping our students grow in every way!","fullyFundedDate":1752774312603,"projectUrl":"project/a-greener-future-starts-in-our-classroo/9199579/","projectTitle":"\"A Greener Future Starts in Our Classroom!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. William Penn (Boyd 110)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4524031_orig.jpg?crop=3464,3464,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628465697574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-boyd"},{"teacherId":3912517,"projectId":9092811,"letterContent":"Thank you for the headphones. They are awesome. Students can sit righ next to each other which is what they like to do and work on their individual assignments. The headphones also help during testing. Students were able to work on assessments and hear only their questions and choices. It was great!! \r\nNow they are listening to stories at their level. The stories are read to them and take them to another world. A world of their choice.\r\nSo thank you for all that you have done for my class. You have taken them to another world. Thansk.","fullyFundedDate":1739401937963,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-take-me-away/9092811/","projectTitle":"Headphones Take Me Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3912517_orig.png?crop=312,312,x41,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625777478244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3912517"},{"teacherId":4524031,"projectId":8946306,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donation to our classroom! I wanted to share just how much of a difference your support has made.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the headphones, our students have been able to fully engage in a variety of learning activities—like listening to read-alouds, practicing phonics, completing math lessons, and following along with educational videos. These headphones have made it possible for each child to focus on their individual work without being distracted by background noise.\r\n\r\nThe benefits have been incredible! Students are more focused, more confident during independent work time, and better able to follow directions when learning with technology. For many of our students, this is the first time they've had their own personal learning tool, and it's made them feel special and motivated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought joy, calm, and deeper learning to our classroom. We truly appreciate your support and the impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1739369091394,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn-headphones-for-focused-mi/8946306/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn: Headphones for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. William Penn (Boyd 110)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4524031_orig.jpg?crop=3464,3464,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628465697574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-boyd"},{"teacherId":4524031,"projectId":8946317,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our project, \"Empowering Learning: Essential Tech Tools to Boost Focus and Engagement.\" Your support in providing us with mice and styluses is making a significant impact on our classroom and enhancing our students' learning experience. These tools are helping us create a more interactive and focused environment that fosters greater engagement with digital learning platforms.\r\n\r\nWith the new mice and styluses, students are able to work with more precision and comfort, whether they are navigating educational software, completing assignments, or engaging in creative activities. These tools not only improve their digital literacy but also help them become more independent, boosting their confidence as learners. Your contribution gives them the opportunity to develop essential skills that will serve them both now and in the future.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting education. Your donation is directly impacting our students' growth and success. Thank you for being an essential part of their educational journey and for providing them with the tools they need to excel!","fullyFundedDate":1734099415230,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-essential-tech-tool/8946317/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning: Essential Tech Tools to Boost Focus and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. William Penn (Boyd 110)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4524031_orig.jpg?crop=3464,3464,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628465697574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-boyd"},{"teacherId":4524031,"projectId":8946359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project, Sharp Minds, Sharp Tools: Equipping Students with Supplies for Learning! Your generosity has provided my students with the essential pencils and sharpeners they need to stay engaged and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, their faces lit up with excitement! Something as simple as having their own sharpened pencil made them feel prepared and confident. We immediately put them to use during our writing and math lessons. 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