{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"P17X @ 43","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":9092174,"letterContent":"When the new rolling cart and storage bins arrived, my fifth graders' excitement filled the room! They eagerly helped unpack and organize our materials, amazed at how bright and inviting everything looked. It didn't take long for them to start noticing the difference — pencils, notebooks, and reading folders finally had clear, labeled homes. Now, when it's time to transition between subjects, students know exactly where to go. This simple system has brought a new sense of independence and calm to our classroom, especially for my students who thrive on structure and predictability.\r\nWe've already seen how organization supports learning. During our literacy block, for example, students use the bins to quickly grab their writing journals and reading folders. This small change has turned what used to be a chaotic few minutes into a smooth, focused start to every lesson. One student proudly said, \"I like that I don't have to ask where anything goes anymore — I just know!\" These new routines have built responsibility and confidence, helping students take ownership of their space and learning.\r\n\r\nOur next goal is to integrate student leadership roles tied to maintaining our new systems. Each week, students will rotate as \"Organization Leaders,\" taking responsibility for keeping the bins tidy and restocked. This not only reinforces responsibility but also gives students pride in maintaining a learning environment they helped create. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now feels more efficient, welcoming, and student-centered — a place where organization truly supports success.","fullyFundedDate":1745847084869,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-for-success-creating-an-effi/9092174/","projectTitle":"Organizing for Success: Creating an Efficient and Accessible Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781944_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732572592044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thesuperclass"},{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":9092108,"letterContent":"When our new Literary Hub arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. They were immediately drawn to the colorful bins filled with books, eager to explore stories that matched their interests. Many of them began picking up titles during morning arrival — books about animals, mysteries, and even graphic novels — sparking conversations and curiosity before the day even began. For many of my students, this was the first time they felt ownership over what they read, and that excitement quickly spread throughout the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe've turned the Literary Hub into a daily routine. Each morning, students visit the bins to choose a book that catches their eye. Then, they respond to a morning writing prompt connected to what they're reading — sometimes predicting what will happen next, describing a character, or making a personal connection to the story. This small addition has had a big impact: students are more eager to write, and their reading comprehension and vocabulary have noticeably improved.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to expand our Literary Hub by adding seasonal themes and student-recommended books. My goal is to have students take more leadership — helping organize the bins, create book displays, and even design their own writing prompts inspired by what they're reading. Your generous donations helped make literacy something my students now look forward to every single day, and for that, I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785602540,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-literacy-hub-reading-and-wr/9092108/","projectTitle":"Interactive Literacy Hub: Reading and Writing Center for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781944_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732572592044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thesuperclass"},{"teacherId":2635469,"projectId":9101246,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding our sensory gym equipment project. Thanks to you, our students with special needs now have a safe, engaging space where they can move, explore, and learn through sensory play every single day.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment has transformed our space. Students who once struggled to focus are now able to regulate their energy levels through movement and sensory input. Whether it's swinging to calm their bodies, jumping to build coordination, or using tactile tools to improve fine motor control, each piece of equipment helps them build the skills they need to thrive both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, this equipment has created moments of joy, confidence, and independence. We've seen students smile more, communicate more freely, and participate in classroom activities with greater readiness and focus. Your kindness has made a lasting impact—not just on our program, but on the hearts of every child who enters this space.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us create an environment where every child can feel safe, supported, and successful. Your generosity is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746818721331,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-gymnasium/9101246/","projectTitle":"Sensory Gymnasium","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Byron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2635469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746919824495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/byron"},{"teacherId":9738301,"projectId":9318560,"letterContent":"On behalf of our all my students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contribution toward the purchase of our new printer. \r\n\r\nSince the new printer arrived, there's been a noticeable excitement among students. They've embraced the opportunity to bring their ideas to life in vibrant color and with professional quality. Students have worksheets to practice with and increase their success in music, visual art making and theatre. The design possibilities to meet their unique learning goals feel endless—and our students are more motivated than ever to produce their best work. What's most exciting to them is the ability to see their digital work transformed into something they can hold and share. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' learning and creativity. This new technology is more than just a printer—it's a tool for expression, confidence, and engagement. We're deeply grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746787089664,"projectUrl":"project/a-license-to-print/9318560/","projectTitle":"A License to Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738301_orig.jpg?crop=2620,2620,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732489060962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738301"},{"teacherId":5024122,"projectId":9269901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my students with these engaging toys and art supplies!\r\nThese resources have provided countless opportunities to target and model essential language functions such as requesting, commenting, turn-taking, and labeling common objects, categories, and attributes (e.g., color and size). The materials have motivated my students to practice their communication and social skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\nThank you again for helping make this project possible. Your support has brought joy, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754371885541,"projectUrl":"project/joy-as-a-catalyst-of-speech/9269901/","projectTitle":"Joy as a Catalyst of Speech!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5024122_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662991906315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-ruiz"},{"teacherId":5024122,"projectId":9358735,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generosity in funding my professional development project. Thanks to your support, I now have access to Orton-Gillingham textbooks and resources that are strengthening the way I teach reading and spelling.\r\n\r\nThese materials provide me with evidence-based, multi-sensory strategies that directly benefit my students and help them engage with learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I am confident that my students will make significant progress in their reading and spelling this school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing not only in my growth as an educator, but also in the success of every student I have the privilege to teach.","fullyFundedDate":1749053935482,"projectUrl":"project/teach-reading-write/9358735/","projectTitle":"Teach Reading Write","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5024122_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662991906315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-ruiz"},{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":9092091,"letterContent":"Thank You for Nourishing Our Students\r\nDear [Donor Name/Wonderful Supporters],\r\nYour generosity has made a profound difference in my classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support of our \"Nourishing Bodies and Minds\" project. Thanks to your kindness, we reached our $175 goal and now have a well-stocked supply of healthy snacks to support our students throughout the school day.\r\nThe impact of your contribution is already visible in our classroom. The variety pack of snacks you helped provide – including Goldfish crackers, Cheez-Its, granola bars, pretzels, and juice pouches – has become an essential resource for ensuring no student goes hungry during their learning time.\r\nSince receiving these snacks, I've witnessed remarkable changes in my students. Children who previously struggled to concentrate during morning lessons now have the fuel they need to engage fully in learning. The granola bars have been particularly valuable for providing lasting energy, while the variety of options ensures every student can find something they enjoy.\r\nYour support has helped us:\r\n\r\nProvide breakfast for students who arrive at school hungry\r\nOffer healthy energy boosts during long testing periods\r\nSupport students who may not have packed snacks from home\r\nCreate a more inclusive classroom where no child feels left out during snack time\r\nRemove hunger as a barrier to learning and participation\r\n\r\nWhat touches me most is watching a student's face light up when offered a snack, knowing that this simple gesture helps them feel cared for and ready to learn. These moments remind me that education is about more than academics – it's about nurturing the whole child.\r\nThe shelf-stable, portion-controlled snacks you provided are perfect for our classroom needs. They're easy to distribute, appeals to different tastes, and most importantly, they give students the energy they need to focus on their education rather than their empty stomachs.\r\nYou've invested in more than just snacks – you've invested in student success. When children's basic needs are met, they're better able to participate, learn, and reach their full potential. Your contribution ensures that hunger will never stand in the way of a child's education in our classroom.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, your gift will keep making a difference. Every snack shared represents a moment when a student can focus on learning instead of hunger, participate instead of struggling, and feel supported instead of overlooked.\r\nThank you for understanding that nourishing our students' bodies is just as important as nourishing their minds. Your compassion and generosity have created a more supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1742823847293,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-bodies-and-minds-classroom-s/9092091/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Bodies and Minds: Classroom Snacks for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781944_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732572592044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thesuperclass"},{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":9092029,"letterContent":"Your kindness has made an incredible difference in the lives of our remarkable young women. Thanks to your generous support, we successfully reached our goal and provided essential care packages for our girls' empowerment group.\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond the items themselves. The lip gloss, personal care kits, hair accessories, motivational bracelets, and journals you helped provide have become powerful tools for building confidence and fostering meaningful conversations about self-worth and identity.\r\nIn our group sessions, I've watched these young women light up as they received their care packages. For many of our students who come from economically challenged backgrounds, these items represent something profound – a tangible reminder that they are valued, worthy of care, and deserving of feeling confident and beautiful.\r\nYour support has helped us create:\r\n\r\nA safe, supportive space where girls can discover their voices\r\nOpportunities for self-reflection and goal-setting through journaling\r\nPractical discussions about self-care and positive self-image\r\nA community where young women lift each other up\r\nMoments of joy and confidence-building that will stay with them long after our sessions end\r\n\r\nThe motivational bracelets serve as daily reminders of their strength and potential, while the journals have become treasured spaces for their thoughts, dreams, and aspirations. These simple yet meaningful items are helping shape the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.\r\nYou didn't just donate items – you invested in futures. You showed these young women that caring adults believe in them and want to see them thrive. Your generosity has reinforced the message that they deserve to feel confident, capable, and cared for.\r\nAs we continue our empowerment group sessions, your contribution will keep making a difference. Every time a student uses her journal, wears her motivational bracelet, or practices self-care with the items you provided, she'll be reminded that her community supports her growth and development.\r\nThank you for believing in our young women and for understanding that sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest transformations. Your support has truly empowered these remarkable","fullyFundedDate":1742823861167,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-women-building-confide/9092029/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Women: Building Confidence Through Self-Care and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781944_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732572592044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thesuperclass"},{"teacherId":9738301,"projectId":8752341,"letterContent":"I am deeply appreciative to each one of you for your generosity, and for supporting my elementary special education students to receive their marching band uniforms. \r\n\r\nI enlisted the help of one of the classroom teachers and our related service providers to put together the plumes on the hats and lay out all of the uniforms as a display for when the students came into the theatre. If you could have heard their screams, their squeals and the uproar as they ran towards the uniforms, you would easily understand how important your donation was to them. It made them feel worthy.\r\n\r\nStudents in the band wore their uniforms with pride for our Mardi Gras celebration as they marched through the halls of the school. In that moment, no-one was 'less than'. When the school community saw them marching in uniform, they were not only shocked, because no-one knew, but their cheers and applause were exhilarating. YOU MADE THIS POSSIBLE! The joy, the glee and self confidence shown on their little faces were priceless. THANK YOU SO MUCH!","fullyFundedDate":1733277717150,"projectUrl":"project/marching-with-confidence/8752341/","projectTitle":"Marching With Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738301_orig.jpg?crop=2620,2620,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732489060962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738301"},{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":9092059,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your generous support of our project! Thanks to you, my students now have access to essential hygiene items that will help them feel clean, confident, and cared for throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe personal care kits have made a world of difference for students who previously struggled to access basic items like soap, tissues, and deodorant. Having these necessities at school not only boosts their self-esteem but also helps promote healthy habits. The hand sanitizers have been a huge benefit, especially during cold and flu season, as they encourage good health practices and minimize the spread of germs. The planet and star-themed bandages have turned small injuries into moments of care, offering comfort and a reminder that their well-being matters.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are not only learning important hygiene habits, but they are also developing a sense of dignity and self-worth that will stay with them long after they leave our classroom. Your kindness is making a real and lasting impact on their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping ensure that my students' health, confidence, and well-being are prioritized!","fullyFundedDate":1738771274742,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-well-being-essential/9092059/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Well-Being: Essential Care Kits for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781944_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732572592044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thesuperclass"},{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":9013735,"letterContent":"Your generosity has created a true safe space in our classroom! The bean bag chair and weighted blanket have already made a huge impact on my students, providing them with a calming, supportive area where they can reset and refocus when they feel overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chair offers a cozy, inviting space for students to take a break and regulate their emotions, while the weighted blanket has been a soothing tool for those who need sensory input to feel grounded. These resources have helped students develop self-calming strategies that allow them to re-engage in learning with confidence and focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have a space where they feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed—not just academically, but emotionally as well. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives!","fullyFundedDate":1737048727671,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-oasis-a-safe-place-for/9013735/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Oasis: a Safe Place for Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781944_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x56,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732572592044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thesuperclass"},{"teacherId":9781944,"projectId":8968020,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have essential tools that are making learning more interactive, organized, and engaging! The dry erase paddles and erasers have been a game-changer for real-time participation—students love using them to answer questions, solve problems, and share their thinking with confidence. This has boosted engagement, especially for those who may feel shy speaking up.\r\n\r\nThe Post-it easel pads and Flip-N-Tell display books have transformed our lessons by making brainstorming, group work, and visual learning more effective. These tools allow us to capture ideas, review concepts, and create anchor charts that support students throughout their learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the durable pocket folders have helped keep materials organized, teaching students responsibility and making it easier for them to access important resources. Because of your kindness, our classroom is not just more structured—it's a place where students feel empowered to participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible! 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