{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Portsmouth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8973147,"projectId":9961392,"letterContent":"My students are eternally grateful for what you have given us in our classroom. When I opened the packages, instantly my students were intrigued. In our area there are not a lot of opportunities to see theater and music. The music instruments that were donated are important in their learning capacity. \r\n\r\nIn our upcoming weeks we plan to use the music instruments to help with rhythm and patterning. Patterning is huge in the kindergarten curriculum. Most of my students have no idea about patterning or what that even entails. The generosity of your gift to my classroom is huge when it comes to teaching as well as giving them experiences that they may not otherwise receive.","fullyFundedDate":1765935455465,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-music/9961392/","projectTitle":"Kinder Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973147_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710051897035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaylafelty"},{"teacherId":9450007,"projectId":9583806,"letterContent":"Our students have benefited greatly from having these notebooks to help them learn vocabulary! Each student now has their own book that they keep here in our reading classroom. We are using this book daily to record our weekly vocabulary words and their definition. \r\n\r\nStudents learn vocabulary through many different ways: reading widely, using app or games, keeping a journal, focusing on context by learning words in sentences, and actively practicing words in speaking and writing. Our students are becoming more effective learners by using their new books to record words and their definitions, review and reread their writing, draw meaningful pictures for words, and write sentences and paragraphs for their words. \r\n\r\nScores are increasing because students are able to review in their books and reference them throughout their time in fourth grade. At the end of the school years, students will be able to take their book home and use it for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759451518589,"projectUrl":"project/our-students-are-interactive/9583806/","projectTitle":"Our Students are Interactive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beth Minton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9450007"},{"teacherId":1793977,"projectId":8877454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing books for my students. Because of you, they now have access to engaging, high-interest reading materials that will help build their confidence and love of learning. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\n\r\nSince the books arrived, I have noticed an increase in student engagement during independent reading time. Students who were previously reluctant to read are now asking for time to choose books, sharing recommendations with peers, and discussing stories they enjoy. These moments are incredibly powerful, as they help foster a sense of accomplishment and belonging in the classroom. Your donation has not only provided physical resources but has also helped create an environment where students feel encouraged and supported as learners.\r\n\r\nThe books you helped provide will be used daily for independent reading, small-group instruction, and intervention support. They will also serve as a lasting resource for future students, ensuring that your generosity continues to benefit children for years to come. For many of my students, these books may be the first ones they have ever been excited to read or even the first books they can truly call their own.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. Your support sends a powerful message to them—that their education matters and that there are people who care about their growth and future. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the difference you have made in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1732905351971,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-christmas-book-ever/8877454/","projectTitle":"The Best Christmas Book Ever!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1793977"},{"teacherId":9936802,"projectId":9145752,"letterContent":"The seasonal sensory tubes have had a wonderful impact on our preschool students, engaging both their minds and senses in meaningful ways. These hands on tools encouraged curiosity, exploration, and calm focus as children observed the movement of the objects, colors, and textures inside the tube. Students practiced important early learning skills such as language development as they described what they saw, fine motor control while shaking, turning, and manipulating the tools, and social skills through sharing, turn-taking, and cooperative play.\r\n\r\nThe children were immediately excited and drawn to the sensory tubes. Their faces lit up with curiosity as they explored the seasonal themes inside each one. Overall, they quickly became a favorite classroom tool that supports learning, emotional development, and joyful exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1741891751433,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-young-minds/9145752/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bricker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741271424635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936802"},{"teacherId":8973147,"projectId":9384520,"letterContent":"The impact of this donation is unmatchable. The students were able to learn so much and collaborate with their peers. Getting to see the students use the materials and talk about what makes them unique was an amazing experience. \r\n\r\nWith this donation we compared what families look like in our classroom and what traits make each of us special. Students were able to make connections and learn different things about their friends. We appreciate your generosity and thinking of our room. We will continue to work and grow with these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1755287757258,"projectUrl":"project/unique-but-different/9384520/","projectTitle":"Unique But Different","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973147_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710051897035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaylafelty"},{"teacherId":9450007,"projectId":9037357,"letterContent":"We are on our way to having the healthiest classrooms ever beginning with awesome air purifiers. These purifiers are whisper quiet and easy to operate. Each teacher in our fourth grade team received a purifier. There are six of us who benefit from your generous donation. \r\n\r\nThe students are the real winners though. We live in a low income community where resources can often be challenging to obtain. Some students in our district also have difficulty visiting a doctor when they become ill. You should have seen students' faces when the large boxes were delivered to my classroom! They yelled \"it's Christmas\"! I told them \"yes, it is\" as we had just received a very nice donation and gifts to keep us healthy this school year.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the purifiers, our classrooms also received tissues and disinfecting wipes to keep our classrooms and noses clean. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746631940010,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-students-healthy-classrooms-/9037357/","projectTitle":"Healthy Students & Healthy Classrooms = Less Absenteeism!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beth Minton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9450007"},{"teacherId":1793977,"projectId":9256162,"letterContent":"As our school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity in supporting our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your kindness, our students had access to wonderful books that sparked their curiosity, strengthened their reading skills, and inspired a love of learning.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I watched students light up as they chose a new book to explore, share with a partner, or take home to read with their families. These books didn't just fill our shelves—they filled our classroom with excitement, imagination, and confidence. Many students who once struggled to find joy in reading now proudly call themselves readers.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a lasting impact on my students, and I know they will carry these stories, lessons, and newfound confidence with them into the future. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping to make this school year so meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1746811195254,"projectUrl":"project/summer-reading/9256162/","projectTitle":"Summer Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1793977"},{"teacherId":9693978,"projectId":9491623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom! The materials you have donated will ensure we are off to a great start for the new school year!\r\n\r\nThe pencils, crayons, scissors and glue will help our room run smoother and allow all students to have the basic materials they need to do our day to day lessons. The headphones will be perfect to use with our Chromebooks in order to do our online work. And the tissues and disinfectant wipes will be useful during cold and flu season. \r\n\r\nThese materials will give our class a great start to the new year. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755287758039,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics-basic-supplies-to-get-o/9491623/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics! Basic Supplies to Get Our Year Started","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693978_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725461063330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693978"},{"teacherId":9693978,"projectId":9225242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials for our classroom! The books will reinforce the reading skills I teach throughout the year, and help the students master skills that will help them become good readers. \r\n\r\nThe leveled books will give the students the chance to read on their level and will help them practice the skills I am teaching. The pointers will help them track while they read. It will make reading more fun!\r\n\r\nThese materials are wonderful ways to reinforce what the students are learning in class, and will give them materials to use that are on their level. Thank you so much for your donation and your dedication to these future readers!","fullyFundedDate":1746811195069,"projectUrl":"project/make-an-investment-in-the-readers-of-tom/9225242/","projectTitle":"Make An Investment In The Readers Of Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693978_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725461063330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693978"},{"teacherId":9688304,"projectId":8675302,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of the materials provided for my classroom. Watching my students get to explore the variety of items makes my heart happy and this wouldn't be possible without your kindness. \r\nMy students were able to use their play doh materials provided to use their imagination and be creative. The Big Joe bean bag chairs provided them with flexible seating options and they used those quite frequently. A few of my students need those flexible seat options to help with their sensory needs. I was able to place them in quiet areas of the room. The indoor grow kit will be utilized with my students this current school year. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1725308385499,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom/8675302/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ratliff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9688304"},{"teacherId":8973147,"projectId":9174232,"letterContent":"The impact of these snacks on my students were that they didn't go home hungry. My students struggle with food insecurity and having these snacks were amazing for them. \r\nMy students need fuel to have the concentration in order to complete work and function in our classroom. Not only did the students appreciate it, but I did as well. Seeing the smiles on my students faces was something that was priceless to me. It will always be something that I remember along with this class. We again appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1743536381382,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-fuel/9174232/","projectTitle":"Kinder Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973147_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710051897035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaylafelty"},{"teacherId":8973147,"projectId":8684017,"letterContent":"My students are using these resources in such a creative way. Their faces lit up when the ball cart and balls came into my classroom. The bases were also a huge help. We are able to teach them how to play games and take turns. \r\n\r\nI also received Lysol wipes to help clean the materials that we received. The students love using these wipes to clean the toys after being outside. We had selected a picnic table but that was unable to be sent due to it not being in stock. 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