{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Polk Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8287059,"projectId":8540692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books and water bottles to our classroom. When my students first saw the SEL (Social Emotional Learning) books and new supplies, their faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately started flipping through the books and sharing titles with friends. The water bottles were a huge hit too, and students were eager to fill them up and use them throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe SEL books, in particular, have been transformative for my class. We use them during our daily morning meetings and quiet reading times. These stories have helped my students develop important skills like empathy, self-regulation, and mindfulness. I've noticed that students are calmer and more focused, and our classroom community feels stronger because of the thoughtful discussions sparked by these books.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are working on a project where students create their own \"calm down toolkits\" using strategies and ideas from the SEL books. They're excited to personalize their toolkits and share their favorite calming techniques with classmates. Your gift has truly enriched our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support in helping us grow both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1723668211820,"projectUrl":"project/books-bottles-building-future-scholar/8540692/","projectTitle":"Books & Bottles: Building Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jex","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287059_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676747517781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8287059"},{"teacherId":5872918,"projectId":9703912,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a space where every student can learn, regulate, and thrive. The sensory toys you funded have given my special education students meaningful tools to calm their bodies, focus their attention, and engage more confidently in their work. The alternative seating options have made an equally powerful difference—students who once struggled to stay comfortable or attentive now have choices that meet their unique sensory and physical needs. Each day, I see more smiles, more participation, and more moments of independence. Your kindness hasn't just provided materials; it has created opportunities, dignity, and joy for children who deserve every chance to succeed. Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1758820484882,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-special-education-through-fle/9703912/","projectTitle":"Supporting Special Education Through Flexible Seating and Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Birmingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5872918"},{"teacherId":7114891,"projectId":9627372,"letterContent":"Let me express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of headphones. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have the tools they need to focus, engage more deeply in lessons, and participate confidently in digital learning activities. For many of our learners—especially those who benefit from individualized instruction, language support, or quiet learning spaces—these headphones have been transformative.\r\n\r\nWe have seen students immerse themselves in reading programs, collaborate more effectively on multimedia projects, and participate in assessments without distraction. Most importantly, your kindness has shown them that their education matters to people beyond our school walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success and for helping create a learning environment where every child can thrive. Your generosity is more than a gift—it is an impact that will continue to support our students throughout the school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1757505254480,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-lets-get-headp/9627372/","projectTitle":"Do You Hear What I Hear? Let's get headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7114891"},{"teacherId":9650118,"projectId":9633884,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous donation to support our math program. Your contribution is already making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students. With your help, we've been able to provide essential resources, such as new math materials, advanced learning tools, and enriching activities that help our students build strong foundations in math. Your gift not only enhances their academic experience but also inspires confidence and curiosity in a subject that can be challenging for many.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are able to offer additional tutoring, engage in hands-on learning projects, and provide opportunities for students to explore real-world applications of math. We're seeing firsthand how this support is fostering a love for learning and giving students the skills they need to excel in their studies and future careers.\r\n\r\nWe could not do this vital work without donors like you. Your belief in the power of education helps create brighter futures, and for that, we are truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1756157998581,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-building-our-math-games-librar/9633884/","projectTitle":"Level Up! Building Our Math Games Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Egbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650118"},{"teacherId":9650118,"projectId":9574616,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of first-of-year supplies. Your support not only helps us meet immediate needs but also empowers our students and teachers to thrive and succeed throughout the year. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our cause. Thank you for being such a vital part of our mission—your generosity is inspiring and greatly appreciated. I am so thankful for your gracious donations to our classroom and students. Your materials made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755715755715,"projectUrl":"project/first-of-year-supplies/9574616/","projectTitle":"First of Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Egbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650118"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9623416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It has not only helped me as the teacher, but also helped my classroom and my students. Being able to have more school supplies has helped me SO much already this school year. Having the pressure taken away a little bit for being nervous of not having the correct supplies has helped so much and made it to where my students have access to so many more supplies throughout the day.\r\nI have been able to do more projects, and helped extend and add to supplies that we already had. Thank you again, it has helped in so many ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755716019699,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9623416/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9508506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It has not only helped me as the teacher, but also my classroom and my students. \r\nBeing able to have a classroom library has helped me in so many ways throughout the school year already. It has helped unlock SO many new books for my students to read, and pushed them to read different types of books that they normally would not. Having a great way to display them has been super helpful as well because then my students can independently access my classroom \"book store\".","fullyFundedDate":1755699472682,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9508506/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9507433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It is not only going to be so helpful to me as the teacher, but also to my classroom and students. I have been using this project all school year and it has helped me immensely in keeping my classroom organized and functioning properly. Having set places to store things has allowed my students more independence with classroom supplies because they know where they are and what they can use.\r\nThank you again, I am so grateful and have loved being able to have my classroom feel more organized this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1755715965552,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9507433/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9507386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Having this support has been so helpful and I am so grateful. Having these gift cards to use on teacherspayteachers.com has been so useful throughout the whole school year. It helps me find things to extend lessons and make things more engaging for my students. I am able to get things to display in my room to help students have visuals and that is very important for our learning in our classroom.\r\nThank you so much again for your generosity, it has helped not just me as the teacher but also helps my students in my class so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755699411368,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9507386/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9498268,"projectId":9159883,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our profound gratitude for your support of our fifth-grade classroom project. Your recent donation has already been instrumental in achieving our primary goal: establishing a more structured, focused learning environment designed for academic success. It is so uplifting to know that you share our commitment to providing my students with the best possible tools, and your investment directly impacts their daily educational experience.\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped us acquire are already making a tangible difference in the classroom. The new paper trays are solving the issue of disorganized assignments and promoting student responsibility, while the document stands are visibly improving posture and focus during writing tasks. Furthermore, the seatback pockets have optimized our limited space, reducing visual clutter and minimizing distractions, making the room feel calmer and more conducive to learning. Even the communal high-quality colored pencils are encouraging creative expression and enhancing visual learning across our entire curriculum.\r\n\r\nUltimately, your contribution is about more than just supplies; it is about cultivating essential skills. By minimizing disruptions and maximizing instructional time, these organizational systems empower our students to refine their writing process and engage in exploration with confidence. Thank you for believing in my extraordinary fifth-grade students. Your generosity will help us foster a productive and engaging learning environment where they can truly thrive, and we look forward to sharing their continued successes with you.","fullyFundedDate":1742929449083,"projectUrl":"project/streamlined-spaces-focused-minds-inves/9159883/","projectTitle":"Streamlined Spaces, Focused Minds: Investing in Student Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9498268"},{"teacherId":9200607,"projectId":9734177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Your generous donation of owl pellets, gloves, goggles, and tweezers has transformed our ecology unit on food webs from a theoretical discussion into an unforgettable, hands-on scientific investigation.\r\n\r\nWe are currently immersed in our Food Webs unit, and your resources have allowed my students to step into the role of forensic biologists. Instead of simply studying diagrams, your donation enabled a real-world dissection lab.\r\n\r\nEquipped with the new goggles and gloves for safety, students meticulously used the tweezers to pick apart the owl pellets. The moment that stands out was watching Maya realize she had found a tiny, intact mandible (jaw bone). It was a powerful, tangible moment where the concept of the transfer of energy across trophic levels instantly clicked for her—she held the physical proof of what the owl had consumed. This hands-on process cemented their understanding of predator-prey dynamics in a way no textbook could.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the materials was priceless! There was an immediate mix of nervous anticipation and total excitement when I brought out the box of pellets. But the real shift happened when they saw the professional safety gear—the crisp new gloves and lab goggles. They immediately treated the entire exercise with seriousness and pride, feeling like real scientists preparing for an important experiment. It transformed a potentially messy activity into a focused, thrilling endeavor.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are all about data synthesis and analysis! Now that the students have successfully dissected the pellets and identified the specific bones (from voles, shrews, and mice), they are transitioning to data presentation.\r\n\r\nThe current project is for students to compare their findings across the class to build a complex, multi-layered diagram of the local food web. They are responsible for showing not only which animals were consumed but also the entire energy cycle, from the sun all the way up to the owl, and discussing the role of decomposition. This requires critical thinking about how multiple food chains interconnect to form a stable ecosystem.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing this authentic learning experience. You didn't just donate supplies; you provided a genuine, powerful window into the scientific process for my entire class.","fullyFundedDate":1758512724506,"projectUrl":"project/hoot-holler-for-stem/9734177/","projectTitle":"Hoot & Holler for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Port","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200607"},{"teacherId":7133713,"projectId":9611948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the floor pillows and small prizes. The students love using the sunflower pillows whenever they have independent reading time. They also use them when they work in groups around the room. The flower design really brightens up the classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students also love the new prizes that were added to the prize box. They may seem small, but they have a big impact. Students work hard to fill up stamp cards so they can trade them in for a look through the box. 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