{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert B Pollock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10505242,"projectId":10690659,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom through the book Curious About Fossils! Your generosity will help spark my students' curiosity about the fascinating world of fossils, dinosaurs, and Earth's history.\r\n\r\nAs young learners, my second-grade students are naturally curious about the world around them. Having this book in our classroom will give them opportunities to explore new discoveries, ask questions, build their knowledge, and develop a deeper love for reading and science.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' learning and helping make our classroom a place where curiosity and discovery can grow!","fullyFundedDate":1793107743335,"projectUrl":"project/curious-about-fossils-for-curious-2nd-gr/10690659/","projectTitle":"Curious About Fossils for Curious 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skogen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10505242_orig.png?crop=934,934,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778261341637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10505242"},{"teacherId":2769636,"projectId":10689537,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous gift of a complete class set of Fossils Tell of Long Ago by Aliki. Having a physical copy of this wonderful book in every student's hands has completely transformed our reading and science lessons, bringing the prehistoric world to life in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, sharing limited materials during science and reading blocks often meant students had to double up or rely on projected screens. Having dedicated, individual copies for everyone has made an immediate, meaningful difference. Every child can now follow along at their own pace, inspect the detailed illustrations up close, and fully immerse themselves in the text. This personal access fosters a strong sense of ownership and pride that boosts both reading comprehension and classroom engagement.\r\n\r\nFossils Tell of Long Ago has quickly become a cherished favorite among my students. Aliki's clear, accessible explanations and charming artwork make complex paleontological concepts easy for young minds to grasp. The students have been utterly captivated learning how ancient plants and animals left their mark in mud, how amber preserves ancient insects, and how scientists piece together clues from millions of years ago to understand Earth's history. It has been inspiring to watch their faces light up as they discover that a simple rock can tell a story from the distant past.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done far more than supply us with reading materials; it has enriched our science curriculum and sparked a genuine enthusiasm for discovery. We have already integrated these books into our guided reading groups and interactive science units, where students eagerly share their observations, ask thoughtful questions, and trace the step-by-step process of fossilization. You have provided a shared learning experience that builds core literacy skills while nurturing a real passion for scientific inquiry.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have expressed how special it feels to have brand-new books designated just for our class. Your gift serves as a powerful reminder to them that there are generous supporters in the community who care deeply about their education and success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable support, vision, and generosity. Your contribution is making a lasting impact on our young learners, inspiring the next generation of readers, thinkers, and scientists. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1791907107160,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-hand-for-young-paleontologists/10689537/","projectTitle":"Books in Hand for Young Paleontologists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2769636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778525187060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":2769636,"projectId":10689556,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous gift of a complete class set of Curious About Fossils. Having a physical copy of this wonderful book for every single student in our classroom has transformed the way we learn and explore the ancient history of our planet.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving your donation, sharing books during our reading and science blocks often meant working around limited materials, reading in groups, or relying solely on digital screens and projection slides. Having dedicated, hands-on copies for each student has made an immediate, noticeable difference in our daily routine. Every student can now hold their own copy, flip through the vivid illustrations and photographs at their own pace, and engage directly with the text. This personal access fosters a strong sense of ownership and excitement toward reading that is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nCurious About Fossils has quickly become a standout favorite in our classroom. The book's engaging storytelling, clear scientific explanations, and fascinating visuals have ignited an enormous wave of curiosity among the students. They have been captivated by learning how living organisms from millions of years ago turned into stone, how paleontologists unearth prehistoric remains, and what trace fossils tell us about ancient life. It is inspiring to watch their faces light up when they discover how tiny impressions in rock reveal massive secrets about Earth's distant past.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done far more than supply us with textbooks; it has enriched our science curriculum and brought paleontology to life in a way that standard lesson plans simply cannot replicate. We have already integrated the books into our reading groups and guided science discussions, where students enthusiastically share their observations, ask thoughtful questions, and make connections between fossil discoveries and the world around them today. You have provided us with a shared educational experience that builds critical reading skills while nurturing a genuine love for scientific inquiry.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have shared how special it feels to have brand-new books reserved just for them. For some, having access to high-quality science literature in the classroom is a rare treat that builds both confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Your kindness reminds our class that there are community members and supporters outside our school walls who care deeply about their education and future success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable support, thoughtfulness, and commitment to education. Your gift will continue to inspire young minds, spark curiosity, and make a meaningful impact in our classroom for a long time to come. We are extraordinarily grateful for your investment in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1791906855515,"projectUrl":"project/uncovering-knowledge-curious-about-foss/10689556/","projectTitle":"Uncovering Knowledge: Curious About Fossils!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2769636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778525187060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10672759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in purchasing copies of Stone Girl, Bone Girl: The Story of Mary Anning for our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have direct access to a rich, inspiring text as we dive into our unit on paleontology, earth science, and history. Reading about Mary Anning's incredible real-life discoveries on the cliffs of Lyme Regis helps our young learners see that science isn't just something found in textbooks—it's an active adventure driven by curiosity, patience, and observation.\r\n\r\nHaving dedicated copies for our class allows every student to follow along, engage closely with the text and illustrations, and see themselves as budding scientists and researchers. Your contribution does far more than provide books; it sparks curiosity, builds reading comprehension, and shows our students that an entire community supports their education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1791907107175,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-hand/10672759/","projectTitle":"Books in Hand!","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":10393036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift of 15 copies of Stone Girl Bone Girl: The Story of Mary Anning by Laurence Anholt. We are truly touched by your thoughtfulness and support, and I wanted to reach out to share just how much this wonderful contribution means to us.\r\n\r\nStone Girl Bone Girl is such a captivating and inspiring book. Mary Anning's journey from a curious young girl collecting fossils on the beaches of Lyme Regis to a groundbreaking paleontologist who transformed our understanding of prehistoric life is a story that resonates deeply. Her relentless curiosity, resilience in the face of skepticism, and passion for discovery offer timeless lessons for young readers. Through Laurence Anholt's lyrical narrative and Sheila Moxley's vibrant, expressive illustrations, Mary Anning's world comes alive in a way that is both educational and enchanting.\r\n\r\nHaving 15 physical copies of this book opens up so many exciting possibilities for our group. With multiple copies available, we can now run small-group reading sessions, guided literature circles, and shared classroom activities where every child can hold a copy, follow along with the text, and examine the beautiful artwork up close. There is a unique magic in turning the physical pages of a book together, and your donation makes that tactile, immersive experience accessible to everyone in our group at once.\r\n\r\nThis gift does far more than simply stock our bookshelf—it directly fuels curiosity and a love for learning. Stories like Mary Anning's remind children that big discoveries can come from small beginnings and that passion, observation, and perseverance can change the world. Seeing a young girl pursue science against all odds is a powerful message for all of our readers, encouraging them to ask big questions about the world around them and to trust in their own potential.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides a concrete educational tool that will spark rich discussions about history, earth science, paleontology, and courage for a long time to come. It is clear how much thought and care went into selecting this particular title, and we feel extraordinarily fortunate to be on the receiving end of such a meaningful gift.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, encouragement, and commitment to supporting our readers. Community support like yours helps us foster a rich environment where young minds can thrive, explore, and dream big. Please know that your contribution will have a lasting, positive impact, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1791906683789,"projectUrl":"project/uncovering-history-becoming-young-paleo/10393036/","projectTitle":"Uncovering History: Becoming Young Paleontologists with Stone Girl, Bone Girl!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2769636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778525187060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":9418909,"projectId":10526267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help create a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom for my third graders! Your kindness and support mean so much to both my students and me. Teaching at a Title I school in Philadelphia, I work hard to make our classroom a place where every child feels comfortable, safe, and excited to learn. Your generosity is helping make that possible!\r\n\r\nHaving the right supplies to keep our classroom clean and organized makes such a difference in our daily routines. A tidy, welcoming environment allows my students to focus on learning, work together, and take pride in their classroom. These supplies will help us create a space where students can feel comfortable and ready to do their best each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me provide the learning environment they deserve. Your generosity goes far beyond classroom supplies. You are helping create a space where my students can feel valued, cared for, and inspired to learn. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1789833490310,"projectUrl":"project/clear-minds-and-clean-desks-tools-for-t/10526267/","projectTitle":"Clear Minds and Clean Desks: Tools for Top Test-Takers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9418909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741731018849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9418909"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10687791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sending books to our second grade classroom. We are lucky that generous donors like you are supporting our school. This text is an important part of our curriculum and allowing all students to have their own copy, in hand, supports reading engagement and fluency. \r\n\r\nMy students will be so excited to each have their own book to follow along with as we read and learn about plants. Having a text directly in their hands makes our reading block so dynamic. My students love gathering together to point out key details, practice tracking the print line-by-line, and discover amazing facts about plants. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for choosing this project and for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1790801488039,"projectUrl":"project/sprouting-success-branching-out-into-sc/10687791/","projectTitle":"Sprouting Success: Branching Out into Science and Reading!","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":6062758,"projectId":10701977,"letterContent":"The school community extends its heartfelt gratitude for the generous donations received for new books in our library. These contributions significantly enhance our collection, providing students with access to a diverse range of literature that fosters a love for reading and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support plays a crucial role in enriching the educational experience of our students. We are excited to see how these new resources will inspire curiosity and creativity, ultimately contributing to their academic success. Thank you for your commitment to our school's mission.","fullyFundedDate":1790801363556,"projectUrl":"project/fall-into-new-books/10701977/","projectTitle":"Fall Into New Books","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":2769636,"projectId":10689502,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire classroom community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for funding our copy of The Little Hummingbird by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. Your investment in our students' education means so much to us, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and dedication to helping our young learners thrive.\r\n\r\nWhile our unit on plants, ecosystems, and natural habitats is scheduled for later in the school year, having this exceptional book safely set aside in our curriculum library right now is an incredible asset. In primary education, having high-quality, engaging mentor texts ready in advance transforms how teachers can plan and deliver meaningful instruction. Knowing that this resource is waiting for us ensures that when we arrive at our plant unit, we can seamlessly jump into rich, literature-infused science lessons without delay.\r\n\r\nThe Little Hummingbird is a powerful, inspiring story about courage, responsibility, and taking action, no matter how small you might feel. When we begin our lessons on plant biology, pollination, and how living things depend on one another within an environment, this book will serve as a centerpiece for our discussions. Hummingbirds play a vital role in our ecosystem as pollinators, helping flowers bloom and plant species thrive. Through this story, my students will not only learn the scientific connections between birds, flowers, and plant life cycles, but they will also absorb the heartwarming moral lesson that every small action contributes to the greater good of our world.\r\n\r\nHaving access to vibrant, beautifully illustrated picture books makes complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for children. When students hold a captivating book in their hands or hear it read aloud, abstract topics like seed dispersal, plant structures, and environmental stewardship suddenly come alive. Your donation directly enhances our ability to foster both literacy and scientific curiosity simultaneously.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate academic benefits, your generosity sends a profound message to my students: that there are caring people in the community who believe in their potential and want to support their learning journey. For young children, knowing that a donor chose to support their classroom creates a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year and prepare for our upcoming plant unit, please know that your gift will have a lasting impact. When the time comes to open The Little Hummingbird with my class, I know it will spark thoughtful questions, lively discussions, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world around us.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible kindness, your belief in our students, and your commitment to public education. You have made a real, lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1790796902237,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-their-own-book/10689502/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves Their Own Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2769636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778525187060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":8333131,"projectId":10669619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me put diverse, engaging young adult novels into the hands of my 8th grade students! These books have given my students more opportunities to see themselves, their cultures, and their experiences represented in literature while also introducing them to lives and perspectives that may be very different from their own. As we read, students are strengthening important ELA skills such as analyzing characters, identifying themes, making inferences, examining an author's choices, and supporting their ideas with textual evidence. Just as importantly, they are learning that reading can be something they choose to do and genuinely enjoy—not simply another school assignment.\r\n\r\nIndependent reading is an important part of our classroom. I want my students to have real choices, because I have found that the right book can completely change a student's attitude toward reading. My classroom library now offers students a much wider variety of characters, cultures, identities, experiences, genres, and perspectives to explore. Students recommend books to one another, talk about what they are reading, and search the shelves for what they want to read next. Some of my favorite moments are when a student who tells me, \"I don't like reading,\" suddenly becomes invested in a book and asks if I have another one like it.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped me continue building the kind of classroom library where every student has a chance to find that book. With more than 100 eighth graders coming through my classroom, these novels will not be enjoyed by just one group of students—they will be read, shared, discussed, and discovered by students for years to come. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students can see themselves in books, learn about people whose experiences differ from their own, and, hopefully, discover that there really is a book out there for every reader.","fullyFundedDate":1790791971449,"projectUrl":"project/books-like-us-bringing-diverse-voices-t/10669619/","projectTitle":"Books Like Us: Bringing Diverse Voices to 8th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Friedland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8333131_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790764853167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8333131"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10681324,"letterContent":"Having copies of the text in hand creates such a fun experience for budding paleontologists ! Being able to read independently creates such a connection to the story when you have your own copy of the book to look at and follow along with.\r\n\r\nMy students will be so excited to read this book when we enter our fossil exploration module next month in reading. Thanks to your generosity, we will each be able to appreciate the great pictures and captions without having to share or work as a group. \r\n\r\nMy students are truly deserving of your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1790791971744,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10681324/","projectTitle":"Books Books Books!","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":9264223,"projectId":10509944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our science and science fiction classroom library to life! These new texts have completely transformed how my students engage with complex scientific concepts. By blending real-world science with science fiction, these books allow us to explore advanced skills and distinguish factual scientific principles from creative speculation. Students aren't just reading stories, they are practicing textual analysis, questioning technological possibilities, and learning how scientific inquiry shapes our future.\r\n\r\nOn any given day, reading in our classroom is active, curious, and collaborative. During independent reading time, you will find students deeply immersed in books at their desks, sharing astonishing facts, or debating whether a sci-fi world's technology could exist in real life. 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