{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert & Sandy Ellis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4619824,"projectId":10580875,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get our new library books! They are reading them so fast! I can't keep them on the shelves. The books are engaging and entertaining for my students with pictures and dialogue they love! \r\n\r\nThey are also loving their new whiteboards with writing lines. We use the whiteboards daily for phonics, math, language, and reading. It's a great way to keep the students engaged and ensure they are grasping concepts by providing them a chance to apply what they are learning.\r\n\r\nWe use a class-cash system for positive behavior reinforcement in our room and the new items for our classroom store are a huge motivator for them! \r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1788619469893,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-materials-to-enhance-our-learning/10580875/","projectTitle":"Fresh Materials to Enhance our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johlfs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619824_orig.jpg?crop=351,352,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715124019712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4619824"},{"teacherId":8225002,"projectId":6051511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this DonorsChoose project possible for my K–1–2 primary autism classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with materials and resources that will make a meaningful difference in their learning, development, and everyday classroom experiences.\r\n\r\nWorking with young students with autism is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique learning needs. My students learn best when they have opportunities to see, touch, move, explore, practice, and experience concepts in ways that are meaningful to them. The materials from this project have given me additional ways to make learning more hands-on, engaging, and accessible for every student in my classroom.\r\n\r\nFor my students, learning is not always about sitting at a desk and completing a worksheet. Sometimes learning looks like matching, sorting, building, pointing, communicating, taking turns, practicing fine-motor skills, identifying pictures, following directions, or simply staying engaged with an activity for a few extra minutes. Every one of those moments is an important accomplishment. Having appropriate classroom materials allows me to turn those moments into valuable learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have supported my students in so many different areas. They can be used to practice academic skills such as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, vocabulary, early reading, counting, and matching. At the same time, they help students develop important life and classroom skills, including communication, attention, fine-motor coordination, independence, problem-solving, sharing, turn-taking, and following routines.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about working with primary students with autism is seeing their excitement when they discover something new. A student may not always be able to tell us with words that they are proud of themselves, but we can see it in their smile, their excitement, their willingness to try again, or the way they independently return to an activity they have mastered. Your support helps create more of those moments.\r\n\r\nThe materials also give my students opportunities to experience success. For students who may become frustrated when a task is difficult, having hands-on materials that can be adapted to their individual levels allows me to meet them where they are and gradually help them build new skills. I can simplify an activity for a student who needs additional support or make it more challenging for a student who is ready to move forward.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation helps me create a classroom where my students feel successful, capable, and excited to learn. It allows me to provide learning experiences that are not only educational but also fun and motivating.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose to support my students. Your generosity reaches far beyond the materials themselves. You are helping provide opportunities for young learners to communicate, explore, grow, and become more independent. You are helping my students experience the joy of learning and giving them tools to help them succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the work we do every day. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact on our classroom. I am so thankful that you helped make this project a reality and gave my students new opportunities to learn, grow, and shine!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and our amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1638791223357,"projectUrl":"project/learn-explore-play-in-primary-autism/6051511/","projectTitle":"Learn, Explore, Play in Primary Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8225002"},{"teacherId":1923741,"projectId":10007307,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my ideas to help bring fun and enjoyment into the classroom. Our classroom is warm, inviting, and loved by all that enter!Thank you so much for supporting our \"Making Classroom Fun Again\" project! Your generosity has brought new energy, excitement, and joy into our classroom in ways that go far beyond simply having new equipment.\r\n\r\nThe karaoke machine and basketball hoop have created new opportunities for students to learn through movement, music, teamwork, and self-expression. The technology, in particular, gives students a chance to practice communication, confidence, listening, and public speaking in a way that feels natural and fun. Students are excited to participate because the activities feel less like traditional schoolwork and more like something they genuinely want to be part of.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is having something new and interactive that they can share with their classmates. The karaoke machine has been especially exciting because students can choose songs, sing together, encourage one another, and celebrate each other's efforts. The basketball hoop has also created opportunities for friendly competition, teamwork, and movement throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWe have also seen students who may be quieter or less likely to participate in traditional classroom activities really come alive with these new experiences. Some students who are hesitant to speak in front of the class are much more willing to participate when they can sing along with their classmates or take part in a game. It has been wonderful to see students cheering each other on, trying something new, and discovering that they can be successful in ways they may not have expected.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom a place where learning, laughter, movement, and connection can happen together. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' everyday school experience, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1772550317948,"projectUrl":"project/making-the-classroom-fun-again/10007307/","projectTitle":"Making the Classroom FUN Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1923741_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690997154934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1923741"},{"teacherId":8151495,"projectId":10228328,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation to my classroom project \"Work & Play\". My Kindergarten students were so excited when they learned how they could earn each of these wonderful incentives through our Super Improver Behavior Program. They are working hard to complete their work with positive attitudes, attention to detail, and accuracy. They have embraced our classroom rules and are beginning to understand that when they are kind, helpful, and persevere in their goals, good things happen!\r\nI organized the incentives in clearly marked drawers so students could see what they are working towards. Each successful day a student has brings a punch on a punch card representing the animals on the drawers. They are counting the days until their next reward, with some even \"peeking\" into the next few drawers with excitement and anticipation!\r\nWhen we have worked hard all week, we get to have \"Fun FriYay!\" and we play with the Legos and other STEM materials your donation allowed me to purchase. It is wonderful to see students enjoy being \"unplugged\" and actually playing with hands-on materials.\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1779154866695,"projectUrl":"project/work-and-play/10228328/","projectTitle":"Work and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chambliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8151495_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777308307986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8151495"},{"teacherId":9040684,"projectId":10028778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my classroom. My students were able to integrate art into their lessons. \r\n\r\nI was also able to keep the room clean and safe from germs! \r\n\r\nDonations like this impact students for the future too. I was able to get enough supplies to cover future students. \r\n\r\nThese donations with impact future students that come into my room. We will integrate art and keep the room clean! I am so excited for my students and their success, achievement. These materials will be great help!","fullyFundedDate":1768684659572,"projectUrl":"project/books-art-and-germ-free/10028778/","projectTitle":"Books, Art and Germ Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040684"},{"teacherId":2135948,"projectId":10129049,"letterContent":"These books will help my fifth graders grow into confident readers, thoughtful writers, and compassionate classmates. A class set of *Tuck Everlasting* will give every student a copy to follow along, revisit important passages, and find text evidence to support their thinking. Through our shared reading, students will explore characters, analyze themes, and strengthen their comprehension through meaningful discussions and written responses.\r\n\r\nSmall sets of the other titles will create opportunities for book clubs where students can share ideas, consider different perspectives, and learn from one another. These books will introduce students to diverse characters and experiences, helping them see themselves in stories while building empathy for others. Students will practice explaining their thinking, supporting opinions with evidence, and respectfully discussing challenging topics. \r\n\r\nYour donation gave my students access to engaging books they can hold, explore, and enjoy together. These resources will support reading and writing instruction for years to come while helping build a classroom where every reader feels included and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778023674974,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-building-empathy/10129049/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, Building EMPATHY","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabriel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2135948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676003751840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gabriel"},{"teacherId":8128835,"projectId":10344216,"letterContent":"I am truly thankful for the generous support that allowed my classroom to get new seating options. The students were excited right away. When they saw the three types of comfortable seats, they quickly tried them all and settled in for their lessons with big smiles and laughter. These new seats have made a real difference, especially for my students in the primary autism program, who benefit so much from flexible and supportive seating that helps them focus and take part in learning.\r\n\r\nWe have already started using the new seats in different ways. During lessons, students pick the spot where they feel most comfortable, and I have seen a clear improvement in their focus and participation. One moment that stood out was during a reading circle. Students who used to have trouble staying engaged were able to stay focused and relaxed the whole time, thanks to the new seats.\r\n\r\nNext, we want to help students become more independent. They will use their comfortable seats to work on task boxes and workbooks by themselves, building confidence and important skills for the future. Your donation has made our classroom better and has given my students the chance to reach new levels of independence and success. Thank you for helping my students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1783457076259,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-place-for-little-ones-to-sit/10344216/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Place for Little Ones to Sit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baltazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128835_orig.jpg?crop=1182,1182,x0,y1099&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721078765791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128835"},{"teacherId":660654,"projectId":10236186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness! There used to a be a time when schools had access to multiple novel sets, but slowly over the past many years, budget constraints have left some of our schools with less options for students. I love teaching novels that go along with a theme in our gifted classroom. And while it is great to listen to a teacher read aloud and discuss a book, it is even more wonderful for each student to have a physical copy in their hand so they can read at a pace that fits their schedule and then come to class ready to discuss. \r\n\r\nBy helping us with sets of novels for our students, you not only gifted my current students, but students for years to come. \r\n\r\nThe solar bots were backordered, but I just resent the order in through a different vendor today, so our third graders will be so excited once they arrive for their automated technology unit! \r\n\r\nThank you again! It means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1778088154855,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-bots/10236186/","projectTitle":"Books and Bots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cosgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp660654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502687500983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cosgrove"},{"teacherId":660654,"projectId":10054414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness! There used to a be a time when schools had access to multiple novel sets, but slowly over the past many years, budget constraints have left some of our schools with less options for students. I love teaching novels that go along with a theme in our gifted classroom. And while it is great to listen to a teacher read aloud and discuss a book, it is even more wonderful for each student to have a physical copy in their hand so they can read at a pace that fits their schedule and then come to class ready to discuss. \r\n\r\nBy helping us with sets of novels for our students, you not only gifted my current students, but students for years to come. Thank you again! It means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1773857294456,"projectUrl":"project/novel-sets-for-novel-students/10054414/","projectTitle":"Novel Sets for Novel Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cosgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp660654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502687500983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cosgrove"},{"teacherId":4619824,"projectId":10254546,"letterContent":"Having sets of dice and cards for each student is so helpful in getting them hands-on materials for math fact practice. They can get in pairs, small groups, or even just practice individually! The math games are also a big hit! Any chance we can make learning fun for students is a win! We use them after our lessons and for our free choice Friday! \r\n\r\nThe books are such a great addition to our growing classroom library! Having access to new and engaging books is the best way to get students hooked on reading! We are so grateful! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778068709642,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-for-the-win/10254546/","projectTitle":"Math Games for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johlfs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619824_orig.jpg?crop=351,352,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715124019712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4619824"},{"teacherId":1667814,"projectId":10224740,"letterContent":"These new books have been a wonderful addition to our classroom! The math books have been especially helpful as engaging introductions to our math lessons, giving students a fun and relatable way to connect with new concepts before we begin learning. They help students see that math is more than numbers and problems on a page—it can be connected to stories, real-life situations, and experiences they understand.\r\n\r\nWe also use our new books to strengthen important reading skills throughout the school day. Students practice making connections, identifying key details, expanding their vocabulary, making inferences, and discussing their thinking with classmates. Reading in our classroom happens in many different ways, including whole-group read-alouds, small-group discussions, independent reading, and even as a way to introduce concepts in other subjects like math and science.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of receiving these books has been seeing how excited students are to explore them. Students are always eager to see which book we will read next, and many enjoy looking through the books again on their own after we have shared them as a class. The variety of topics and stories has helped us reach different interests and gives more students an opportunity to find a book that captures their attention.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped make both reading and math more engaging, meaningful, and memorable for my students. I am so grateful to our donors for giving us resources that help students build important academic skills while also encouraging curiosity and a love of learning. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778087982387,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-through-stories/10224740/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deveraux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1667814_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633734010511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdeveraux"},{"teacherId":4132058,"projectId":9990990,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support and generosity and for supporting my class! These supplies are much needed and appreciated! These items will help me and my class with many projects , help me stay organized and my students will strive to do their best to earn all these rewards! \r\nThe 5 drawer chest and the clipboard holder helps me and my students stay organized. The shredder is wonderful as it helps me shred all those documents no one should see! My class was so happy to get new paint so they could work on their projects. 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