{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Purche Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2071453,"projectId":9628343,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our class project entitled, Classroom Printer Needed. We needed this printer to help with cooperative class projects and to help students print out their class works. \r\n\r\nThe students are pretty excited to have this new class equipment. They will get together in small groups to research and write projects, then print their works out to share with their peers. They are now more than ever encouraged to write more knowing their written works will be printed out.\r\n\r\nWe very grateful and look forward to more written works to share with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1758555933702,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-needed/9628343/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anyanwu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2071453_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664505834389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-anyanwu-30"},{"teacherId":1678190,"projectId":9793014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Our 4th and 5th grade class is beyond excited and grateful for your amazing donation. The Apple AirPods Max will help us focus during lessons and enjoy our audio learning activities, and the LEGO Home Alone House is already inspiring teamwork, creativity, and lots of joyful problem-solving.\r\nWe also appreciate the Sponge Softballs, which will make our games and activities safer and more fun. The Yoga Ball will give our students a great tool for movement and balance during learning time, and the double-sided heavy-duty tape rolls are already proving helpful for classroom projects and displays.\r\nYour support means so much to us, and it truly makes our classroom a happier, more engaging place to learn. Thank you for making such a big difference!","fullyFundedDate":1763565662507,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-activities/9793014/","projectTitle":"Inclusion Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1678190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461170155457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678190"},{"teacherId":1678190,"projectId":9459921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our classroom a new iPad! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity. This iPad will help our students with research, reading, creating projects, practicing math skills, and exploring new ideas in exciting and meaningful ways. One of the things we're most excited about is using the iPad to run our math activities on the Promethean Board. This will make our lessons more interactive and help students better visualize and understand the concepts we're learning together.","fullyFundedDate":1763566869158,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-the-new-year/9459921/","projectTitle":"iPad for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1678190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461170155457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678190"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":9859734,"letterContent":"Your support will make a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day. By helping us provide snacks and treats as PBIS rewards, you are reinforcing the values of respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn. These small incentives have a big impact—encouraging students to make positive choices, support their peers, and stay motivated throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students see that their good behavior is recognized and celebrated, it boosts their confidence and strengthens our classroom community. Your generosity helps create a joyful, encouraging environment where students feel proud of their efforts and excited to keep growing. Thank you for investing in their success and helping us build a culture of kindness and responsibility, one sweet reward at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1761915232575,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success/9859734/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4961833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657517699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-bernal"},{"teacherId":253478,"projectId":9473072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of you, my students have been able to experience the true meaning of empathy and compassion in action.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. They eagerly unpacked the resources you donated. We talked about how the items donated could bring comfort to someone who might be having a difficult day. One of my favorite moments was hearing a student say, \"I want to make a kit that will make someone smile if they are having a bad day.\"\r\nThrough guided discussions, role-playing, and journaling, my students have explored the importance of compassion, and then put it into practice by creating their own comfort kits, with a handwritten note of encouragement.\r\nYour generosity make all of this possible. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn that compassion isn't just something we just talk about, but it's something we do.","fullyFundedDate":1753995382123,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-kits-to-show-that-we-care/9473072/","projectTitle":"\"Comfort Kits\" To Show That We Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472151525646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-black4"},{"teacherId":253478,"projectId":9297545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your donation provided the perfect space for us to gather during group instruction. The moment my students saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to sit on our new carpet. \r\nWe have worked together on so many hands on projects where students have used our carpet as a meet up space to collaborate and enjoy read alouds.\r\nYour generosity has given my students the tools they need to explore, discover, and grow. These resources have made our classroom a more engaging and inspiring place to learn.\r\nThank you again for your kindness. Your support makes a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787176128,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-carpet-for-our-story-time/9297545/","projectTitle":"A Clean Carpet for Our Story Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253478_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472151525646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-black4"},{"teacherId":3882002,"projectId":9714136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to support my students. Math is a very difficult subject for them. Being able to make it all make sense by making it concrete is so important. Being able to sit with children to help them clarify their learning is so important. \r\n\r\nOur rugs get pretty gross pretty quickly. I need to be able to clean it regularly. My school doesn't have a vacuum cleaner to do it. I want my students sitting in a clean place. Your donations support these goals. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758832437876,"projectUrl":"project/sit-here-to-learn-math/9714136/","projectTitle":"Sit Here to Learn Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vieira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3882002_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504575725533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3882002"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":9643747,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in our classroom! Having snacks and bottled water readily available has helped students stay focused and energized throughout the day, especially during those long afternoon lessons. The snacks have reduced distractions caused by hunger, while the sweet treats have become a fun and effective part of our PBIS system—motivating students to make positive choices, show kindness, and stay on task. Providing these items has also helped create a more caring and supportive environment where students feel valued and encouraged. Thanks to this project, our classroom feels happier, calmer, and more connected!","fullyFundedDate":1758804494534,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-rewarding-success/9643747/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Rewarding Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4961833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657517699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-bernal"},{"teacherId":9356664,"projectId":9706575,"letterContent":"We'd like to take a moment to say thank you for your generous support in helping our cheerleaders receive their new bows! The girls were absolutely thrilled when they saw them for the first time. The excitement and pride on their faces said it all.\r\nWe debuted the new bows to our school during our Hispanic Heritage Month program, as well as at the Region South College and Career Fair. The bows truly brought out the vibrant colors in our uniforms. The team looked unified, confident and full of spirit and your contribution made that possible. \r\nOur next goal is to raise funds for competition bows to wear at the upcoming Superintendent's Address performance which is a major event for our squad. We're also planning ahead for Black History Month, when we'll need the accessories to help our cheerleaders continue representing our school with pride and excellence.\r\nThank you again for believing in our program and helping our students shine. \r\nYour support truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757983548085,"projectUrl":"project/bows-that-will-make-them-shine/9706575/","projectTitle":"Bows that will Make Them Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356664_orig.png?crop=602,602,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736959472726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356664"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":9735373,"letterContent":"Your generosity will make a lasting impact on my students' creativity, motivation, and learning experience. With the art supplies you've helped provide, my students will be able to express themselves freely, bringing their drawings and ideas to life with vibrant color. Art time will not only be more enjoyable but will also help students strengthen their fine motor skills and gain confidence in their artistic abilities.\r\nThe classroom prize box will continue to be a source of excitement and encouragement. By filling it with fun items like Play-Doh, bracelets, and squishy toys, students will stay motivated to make good choices, remain on task, and demonstrate kindness throughout the day. These small rewards have a big effect—they promote responsibility and help foster a positive classroom community.\r\nThe addition of a voice amplifier will be especially meaningful for my early readers. It will ensure every child can clearly hear and practice proper pronunciation during reading instruction, supporting their progress in decoding and fluency. Likewise, the portable power banks will minimize disruptions during lessons, allowing students to keep working independently even when their iPads need charging.\r\nThanks to your support, my students will have the tools they need to create, learn, and thrive. You are helping them grow not just as learners, but as confident and capable individuals who take pride in their work and accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1758643952189,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-my-students-thrive/9735373/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help My Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4961833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657517699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/z-bernal"},{"teacherId":1678190,"projectId":9681785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for getting our class the LEGO Orient Express train set! The students are beyond excited to work together on this incredible project. As they build, they're learning not only about engineering and design but also about the history and imagination behind one of the world's most famous trains. It's been inspiring to see their teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity come alive with every piece they connect. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and hands-on learning to our classroom—we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758811227483,"projectUrl":"project/orient-express/9681785/","projectTitle":"Orient Express","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1678190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461170155457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1678190"},{"teacherId":4961833,"projectId":9639900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, we are creating a calming space where students can reset, regulate their emotions, and feel safe and supported throughout the day. This environment makes a meaningful difference for students who experience anxiety, overstimulation, or other emotional challenges, allowing them to return to learning ready to focus and succeed.\r\nYour contribution is also helping us bring financial literacy to life in a hands-on, engaging way. As part of this project, students calculated the cost of each item in our calming area—from sensory tools and weighted stuffed animals to a new rug—giving them real-world practice with budgeting, value, and financial decision-making.\r\nThanks to you, our students are not only gaining a peaceful space that supports their well-being, but they are also developing essential life skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. 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