{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert B Pollock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":9967869,"letterContent":"Happy 100th Day of School! We wanted to send you a huge thank you for the wonderful books and posters you funded for our classroom celebration.\r\n\r\nWe used the posters to show off 100 things we've learned this year, and we love reading our new 100th-day books during our quiet time. They make us feel so proud of how far we've come since the first day of second grade.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate this big milestone in such a special way!\r\n\r\nWith 100 thanks,\r\n\r\nThe Second Graders in Room 15 at Pollock Elementary, Philadelphia, PA.","fullyFundedDate":1767838916921,"projectUrl":"project/100-days-smarter-in-second-grade/9967869/","projectTitle":"100 Days Smarter in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5622584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535970118534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fjscott"},{"teacherId":3075528,"projectId":9924617,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the magic of Hollywood into our classroom! Your support of the \"Lights, Camera, Action: Professional Tools for Future Filmmakers\" project has provided our students with the high-caliber gear they need to move from \"playing\" with video to truly understanding the art of cinematography.\r\n\r\nThe immediate difference in the quality of our productions is staggering. With the DJI Mic Mini Wireless System, our audio is finally crisp and clear, eliminating the background noise that used to distract from our stories. The Sensyne 12\" Ring Light and Green Screen Stand Kit have allowed us to transform any corner of the room into a professional studio, giving students the freedom to transport themselves anywhere in the world (or out of it!) through digital editing. Additionally, the Zeadio Stabilizing Handle has turned shaky handheld footage into smooth, cinematic shots, teaching our young directors the importance of steady camera work.","fullyFundedDate":1765311701658,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action-professional-too/9924617/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action: Professional Tools for Future Filmmakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caldwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3075528_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693410587034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/f-caldwelliv"},{"teacherId":3075528,"projectId":9924425,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire student media team, thank you so much for the incredible Snaptain P30 4K Drone! Adding a high-quality camera drone to our toolkit has completely elevated our perspective—literally. This isn't just a piece of tech for us; it's an opportunity to learn the ropes of aerial cinematography, master GPS navigation, and capture stunning 4K footage that was previously out of our reach. Our club members are already eager to use the P30 to document school events, create cinematic transitions for our video projects, and practice the precision required for safe flight. Your investment in our club gives us the chance to build real-world skills in a fast-growing industry, and we are so grateful for your belief in our creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1767205420123,"projectUrl":"project/up-up-and-away/9924425/","projectTitle":"Up, Up and Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caldwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3075528_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693410587034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/f-caldwelliv"},{"teacherId":6062758,"projectId":9963442,"letterContent":"We appreciate the generous supply of materials for the preschool writing centers, which allow our students to explore and express their creativity through the use of stickers. Your support enhances their learning experience and fosters self-expression at a young age.\r\n\r\n Stickers provide an innovative avenue for students to express their creativity in writing. By incorporating various designs and themes, stickers can enhance the visual appeal of written work, making it more engaging and personalized. This creative tool encourages students to think outside the box, allowing them to experiment with different styles and formats in their writing. As a result, the use of stickers not only fosters a sense of ownership over their work but also inspires a more dynamic and imaginative approach to the writing process.","fullyFundedDate":1766023326505,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-through-stickers/9963442/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Through Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6062758_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683596578048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6062758"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10023951,"letterContent":"Second graders are in a \"sweet spot\" of development where their brains are wired for the exact challenges I Spy books provide. It's not just about finding a hidden thimble; it's about the thrill of mastery and the way their eyes are learning to process the world.\r\n\r\nAt this age, children are moving away from purely imaginative play toward games with rules and objectives. I Spy books turn reading into a mission. Finding a hidden object provides an immediate \"dopamine hit\" of success, which builds confidence in reluctant readers who might feel overwhelmed by dense blocks of text.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769018450465,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-great-readers/10023951/","projectTitle":"I SPY Great Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5622584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535970118534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fjscott"},{"teacherId":9418244,"projectId":9967203,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your contribution to our project. This project made an immediate impact in our classroom. I have been able to label all of our current activities and have used the laminator in so many ways already! The LEGOs were a huge hit! The students especially loved all their new characters they have gotten to build already. The students are excited to go to center time now more than ever with the introduction of Legos into our learning process. Outside of academics this project has impacted my students social skills and peer to peer communication.","fullyFundedDate":1766860261468,"projectUrl":"project/center-activities/9967203/","projectTitle":"Center Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caldwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9418244"},{"teacherId":8892175,"projectId":9247670,"letterContent":"The generous donation of Phonics Reading Games, the Lakeshore Roller Coaster Craze, and Sentence Building kits has revolutionized how your English language learners (ELLs) approach the mechanics of a new language. By grounding these materials in the Science of Reading, you have provided your students with a structured, multisensory pathway to literacy that moves far beyond rote memorization. The Roller Coaster Craze game, in particular, turns the challenging task of word blending into a high-energy, visual experience, helping students physically \"see\" how individual sounds (phonemes) slide together to form meaning.","fullyFundedDate":1753217443933,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/9247670/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhindress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8892175_orig.jpg?crop=409,409,x307,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675621402829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8892175"},{"teacherId":8892175,"projectId":8631902,"letterContent":"The students were absolutely ecstatic, their faces lighting up with a sense of wonder and ownership that immediately boosted their motivation to learn. By integrating the repotting mat, organic coco coir, and nursery pots, you created an environment that allowed the students to have an opportunity to learn hands on. This hands-on gardening work provided a concrete bridge to abstract vocabulary, while the calm down threading boards and wooden block puzzles served as vital tools for easing anxiety of learning a new language at such a young age. Ultimately, these items transformed the daunting task of learning English into a joyful, sensory-rich experience that validated their curiosity and accelerated their confidence in speaking.","fullyFundedDate":1723665315721,"projectUrl":"project/lets-root-for-each-other/8631902/","projectTitle":"Let's Root for Each Other","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhindress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8892175_orig.jpg?crop=409,409,x307,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675621402829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8892175"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":9983388,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to read about Math! They were thrilled when the boxes arrived and I told them their wish came true!\r\nWe carefully labeled the books and put them in their special bin and IMMEDIATELY my class began to devour these stories! \r\n\r\nFor students who find math intimidating, a book is a safe space.\r\n\r\nMany children who struggle with numbers are strong readers. Using their strength (reading) to tackle their weakness (math) builds confidence.\r\n\r\nReading a book allows students to \"notice and wonder\" about math concepts before they have to perform them on a test.\r\n\r\nSecond grade math involves a lot of mental visualization. Books provide high-quality illustrations that help students \"see\" the math.\r\n\r\nReading books about shapes helps students visualize the properties of shapes better than a 2D diagram on a board.\r\nThese books give children concrete ways to visualize massive, abstract numbers that their brains aren't quite ready to process as digits alone.","fullyFundedDate":1767732743710,"projectUrl":"project/mathits-all-around-us/9983388/","projectTitle":"Math....It's All Around Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5622584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535970118534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fjscott"},{"teacherId":2769636,"projectId":9908860,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom! The resources in this project helped to supplement the required texts for our plant unit in our literacy curriculum. Now thanks to you, all of my students will have their own book when we use this text. I will be guiding my students to identify text features and use key details to answer questions and learn more about plants. Having a text in front of every single student is essential for these important skills. Thank you again for donating to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1767147674948,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-instruction-for-all-plants/9908860/","projectTitle":"Literacy Instruction for All (Plants)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2769636_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471734605124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":2769636,"projectId":9864654,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom! The resources in this project helped to supplement the required texts for our fossil unit as part of our literacy curriculum. Thanks to you, we now have enough books for all of my students to have their own book! That seems like a simple task but when you are referencing details in a text as part of a lesson and a student does not have access to the text, information can be confusing or misunderstood. My students have been very engaged with this unit and will benefit greatly from these additional texts. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767216114236,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-instruction-for-all-fossils/9864654/","projectTitle":"Literacy Instruction for ALL - Fossils!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2769636_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471734605124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":2769636,"projectId":9623817,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom! These resources were delivered at the perfect time! This week students returned from Winter Break and we resumed our classroom schedule after being home for two weeks. Two weeks of being home all day snacking and relaxing. The snacks included in this project were the perfect resource to help us transition back to our routines and stay focused on instruction again! These treats gave us the extra boost we needed to help us get back on track on a cold week in January. 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