{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Prairie Branch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3223263,"projectId":9277460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM supplies for our 5th-grade classroom! When the students first saw all the materials and activities, their faces lit up with excitement. They could hardly wait to explore, build, and create. Your gift brought so much joy and curiosity to our classroom, and it immediately inspired hands-on learning and teamwork.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the supplies, my students have been incredibly creative—designing amazing machines, artistic structures, and problem-solving inventions. It's been wonderful to watch them think critically, test their ideas, and collaborate with one another. The supplies have sparked innovation and confidence in students who now see themselves as engineers, artists, and inventors.\r\n\r\nSTEM time has quickly become one of our favorite parts of the day. The students look forward to it with so much enthusiasm and pride in what they create. Thank you for helping make learning such a fun, meaningful, and inspiring experience for my students. Your generosity truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746477996163,"projectUrl":"project/strengthen-problem-solving-skills-with-t/9277460/","projectTitle":"Strengthen Problem Solving Skills with the Help of STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3223263_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454701544523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3223263"},{"teacherId":5745321,"projectId":9290623,"letterContent":"We have implemented our Soft Starts initiative this year in my classroom. To promote self regulation and calm in the mornings, we utilize STEM activities and resources to start our day off calm. \r\n\r\nMy students have loved seeing the new activities available to them in the mornings now. They are eager to come to class to have have first pick of whatever new materials I have available that day! \r\n\r\nThank you for making my Soft Starts idea come to life and available to all my students! We appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746650725722,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-soft-starts-and-stem/9290623/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Soft Starts and Stem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lightner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5745321_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535051932659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5745321"},{"teacherId":5745321,"projectId":9245897,"letterContent":"Through your generation donation, I was able to supply my classroom with the 2025-2026 Mark Twain Reading Nominee books for my current and future classes to enjoy. These books are hand selected by a committee and target specifically fourth and fifth grade readers. By providing them with these books in person, my hope is to increase interest in these authors and different reading genres. \r\n\r\nThese books provide my classroom with diverse characters and plots, which is one of the main goals of mine as a teacher. I want every single child in my class to be able to read a book and recognize themselves in the characters or find the plot similar to their lives. When I give students the opportunity to see themselves in a book, they are more likely to pick up others from my classroom library collection. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for donors like you that help keep my classroom alive with literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1746646947471,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-mark-twain-nominees/9245897/","projectTitle":"25-26 Mark Twain Nominees","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lightner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5745321_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535051932659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5745321"},{"teacherId":3223263,"projectId":6353554,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire 5th grade class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations that provided testing treats and essential supplies during our recent testing period. Your support truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nStandardized testing can be a stressful time for students, but your thoughtful contributions helped create a calm, organized, and even exciting environment for our class. From the moment the treats were handed out, you could see smiles appear on their faces. The students were not only motivated by the goodies, but they also felt seen and supported. It was an extra boost of encouragement during a time that often feels overwhelming.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, every student had access to a working pair of headphones, which was a huge help during the listening portions of the test. No one had to share or worry about equipment not working. We were also able to keep our materials neat and organized, allowing us to focus on doing our best rather than scrambling for supplies.\r\n\r\nIt might seem like a small thing—a snack here, a new folder there—but to our students, it meant the world. They knew that people in their community were cheering them on and believed in their success. That sense of support was powerful and uplifting.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminded our class that we're not alone on this journey. You helped create an atmosphere where students could focus, feel confident, and give their all. It was a true team effort, and we absolutely couldn't have done it without you.\r\n\r\nSo, from all of us—students and teacher alike—thank you. Thank you for investing in our success, for caring about our progress, and for helping to make testing a positive and successful experience. Your kindness will be remembered and appreciated long after the tests are over.","fullyFundedDate":1649961556549,"projectUrl":"project/map-test-motivation/6353554/","projectTitle":"Map Test Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3223263_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454701544523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3223263"},{"teacherId":3223263,"projectId":7773396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom book project! The impact of your kindness has been incredible. My 5th-grade students are absolutely loving the new books, and their excitement for reading has never been higher. Because these books are high-interest and engaging, even my most reluctant readers have been eager to dive in. Seeing their enthusiasm grow as they discover new stories has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nNot only are the students enjoying the books, but they have also started forming their own book clubs, discussing their favorite parts, and sharing recommendations with each other. This has naturally improved their reading fluency and comprehension, as they are reading more often and with greater purpose. The conversations they are having about characters, plot twists, and themes show just how much they are thinking critically about what they read. Your donation has not just provided books—it has created a community of readers in our classroom!\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support. Your generosity has made a huge difference, not just in my students' reading abilities but also in their love for books. You have made my job as a teacher even more rewarding, and I am so grateful for the impact you have had on our learning environment. 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