{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert C Dodson School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10065129,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a small but meaningful way to feel encouraged and cared for throughout the school day. The candy and treats you provided are used as rewards for positive behavior, effort, and kindness in our classroom. They have become a fun motivator that helps students stay engaged, try their best, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the treats, their excitement was contagious! Something as simple as a small reward can make a big difference for a child. Many of my students work incredibly hard, and these treats allow us to recognize their effort in the moment. They are also helpful on days when a student may come in a little hungry and needs a quick pick-me-up to help them refocus and learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond rewards, these treats help create a positive and supportive classroom environment where students feel noticed and appreciated. After explaining how these items were donated by strangers, one student replied \"Wow, there really are people who care about kids out there!\"\r\n\r\nYour support has made our classroom a little sweeter and a lot more encouraging. Thank you for helping my students feel motivated, valued, and ready to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1772550519584,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-essentials-for/10065129/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care and Hunger: Essentials for our Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":10059527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my first grade students now have access to warm hats, gloves, scarves, and snacks that make a real difference in their day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school on cold mornings without the winter gear they need. Thanks to you, they can now stay warm during arrival, recess, and dismissal. Having hats, gloves, and scarves allows them to focus on learning instead of being distracted by the cold.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you helped provide are just as meaningful. For some students, a healthy snack helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Something as simple as a snack can turn a tough morning into a productive one.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided important supplies but also showed my students that there are caring people who believe in them and want them to succeed. That message is powerful for young learners.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my first graders and their families, thank you for making our classroom a warmer, more supportive place to learn. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550503672,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-a-warm-body-and-ful/10059527/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves a Warm Body and Full Belly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":5922818,"projectId":10049820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help support my students in grades K to 6. My classes were so happy to see all the boxes arriving. Their eyes lit up when I opened the boxes.\r\n The students are so grateful to receive the personal white boards with markers and erasers. I am a Title I Math teacher who works with students to improve their math skills. The white boards help students work on math problems and easily share their answers as a group. The place value and division boards come in extra handy for 5th and 6th grade students working with bigger numbers.\r\n The hot chocolate, cups, lids, healthy snacks, and treats were a great addition to celebrate the students learning and progress during these extremely cold winter months. We appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1769273377967,"projectUrl":"project/warm-up/10049820/","projectTitle":"Warm Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Llamas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5922818_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681136211251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msllamasdodson"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":10049933,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is a more comfortable, cared-for place each day. Students are using the gloves to stay warm during chilly mornings and dismissal, allowing them to focus on learning instead of the cold. Many were genuinely excited to receive their own pair of gloves, proudly putting them on right away and telling friends how warm they felt. For some students, this was their first new pair of winter gloves, and it meant more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have made an immediate and meaningful difference as well. Students light up when they know there is something available to help fill their bellies, especially on days when they arrive at school hungry or need a boost to get through the afternoon. Having snacks readily available helps students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. As they often say with big smiles, \"My tummy feels better now.\"\r\n\r\nTissues and bandages are also used daily, providing comfort and quick care when students need it most. Whether it's a runny nose, a small scrape, or just needing a little reassurance, these supplies help students feel safe and supported. Thanks to you, our students are warm, cared for, and full—physically and emotionally. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on their daily school experience, and we are so grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1769267820959,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-essentials-tha/10049933/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger: Essentials that Help Our Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":1587331,"projectId":9172579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a reliable printer for my classroom. Your kindness has made a tremendous difference in my students' daily learning experiences, and I am truly grateful for your support. Having access to a dependable printer has transformed the way instruction and materials are delivered in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I am now able to print materials in color, which has made learning more engaging, clear, and enjoyable for my students. Colorful charts, graphic organizers, anchor posters, and reading materials help students better understand new concepts and stay focused during lessons. Visuals are especially important for young learners, and color printing allows important information to stand out, making lessons more accessible and meaningful for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also supported our literacy instruction in powerful ways. Students receive clear, high-quality copies of reading passages, vocabulary activities, and writing organizers that help guide their thinking. Color-coded materials allow students to easily identify key details, highlight evidence from the text, and organize their ideas when writing. These small but meaningful improvements have increased student confidence and independence during learning tasks.","fullyFundedDate":1746547375144,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-stay-productive-with/9172579/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Stay Productive with a Reliable Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huxta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1587331_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743070194165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1587331"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":9701825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Big Book Cart grant. Your donation means more than you know. Because of you, our classroom now has the storage and organization we've been needing to make our books easily accessible to every student. Your kindness shows our learners that there are people beyond our school walls who believe in their success and want to invest in their growth.\r\n\r\nThis book cart is already making a difference. Students can now find the big books they love quickly, explore new genres, and take greater ownership of their reading choices. Having a well-organized, inviting space for books encourages independent reading, builds confidence, and supports stronger literacy skills. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where curiosity, joy, and learning can thrive each day. Your generosity has a lasting impact on all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1763229793963,"projectUrl":"project/big-book-cart-for-big-brains/9701825/","projectTitle":"Big Book Cart for Big Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":9496566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Technology is such an integral part of learning in today's society and it is so important that kids learn the proper way to use it. The bee bots will help my first graders learn about simple coding skills, including directionality and inputting codes.\r\nThe most exciting part about these robots is that they are simple enough for a six year old to use. They make the kids feel successful and excited about learning!\r\nThese bee bots will specifically work really well with the students that are visual learners and do best with hands on projects! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1760721049373,"projectUrl":"project/bee-bot-coding-for-youngsters/9496566/","projectTitle":"Bee Bot Coding For Youngsters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":5922818,"projectId":9606310,"letterContent":"I would like to first say thank you so much for all of your very generous donations. My students and I appreciate people like you more than you can imagine. As a teacher in a school district with very little funding, donations from amazing people like you make things a lot easier for both my students and I. \r\n\r\nThe printer has made such a difference. I work with 7 different grade levels. We are not allowed many copies. Therefore, now with my quick printing printer I can make copies of activities on demand for each student in each grade as needed. This helps my students so much.\r\n\r\nThank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1755734384840,"projectUrl":"project/math-intervention-supplies-for-my-studen/9606310/","projectTitle":"Math Intervention Supplies for my students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Llamas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5922818_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681136211251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msllamasdodson"},{"teacherId":1716866,"projectId":9496619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that helped my class get the best rug ever! There are 30 spaces on it, which is perfect for the amount of students in my class. They have their own personal space and the colors match the class table colors!\r\n\r\nEvery morning, the rug is the first place we gather to start our day with phonemic awareness. The kids are so excited to come to the rug and love to use it throughout the day for phonics or reading big books. \r\n\r\nIt gives the kids a feeling of home which is so important to me! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1755728060258,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-learning-a-rug-for-growing-mi/9496619/","projectTitle":"Rooted In Learning: A Rug For Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1716866_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682947510854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscipriano"},{"teacherId":7860526,"projectId":9692940,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how you have made a positive and enduring impact on my students' learning! We received our new BROTHER LASERJET printer promptly, the following day after our project was funded. A couple of days later it was installed! I utilized it immediately by printing my students' work. For Hispanic Heritage Month , the kids had to choose a historic figure who contributed to the culture! Many students chose Roberto Clemente, Selena, Desi Arnaz, and many others. They had to analyze one of their quotes to implement critical thinking skills, interpretation, and creating a design from PowerPoint or Canva. The kids were extremely excited to see their work displayed and in color! \r\n\r\nI was also able to print rubrics for their writing in color. As I stated in my project, students tend to pay more attention to rubrics, reference worksheets, screenplays, vocabulary, etc. being in color. Many students are visual learners and the various colors help differentiate and place emphasis on certain terms, notes, photos and so on. The kids know their work will be printed in which they take pride in its completion. We thank you so much for your concern, support, kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758814689737,"projectUrl":"project/and-it-was-called-yellow/9692940/","projectTitle":"\"And It Was Called Yellow\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7860526_orig.jpg?crop=742,742,x962,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621462678574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7860526"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":9387644,"letterContent":"Providing each student with their own set of headphones has transformed our classroom learning environment. With headphones, students are able to engage in personalized learning activities without distractions. Whether listening to math tutorials, practicing reading fluency, or working on interactive educational programs, they can focus fully on their tasks at their own pace.\r\n\r\nHeadphones also create a calmer, more productive classroom atmosphere. Instead of competing sounds from multiple devices, students now work quietly and independently, which helps them stay on task and reduces interruptions during small group or whole-class instruction.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, having their own pair gives students a sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning tools. This simple resource has made it possible for every child to participate equally in digital learning opportunities, supporting growth and confidence across subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1757683076156,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-learn-headphones-for-focused-4t/9387644/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Learn! Headphones for Focused 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chiovetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2308957"},{"teacherId":2308957,"projectId":9391294,"letterContent":"The addition of an electric pencil sharpener and a supply of pencils has made a noticeable impact on our classroom. My students were very excited when they saw our new sharpener! Students are able to stay focused on their math work without interruptions, since they can quickly and reliably sharpen pencils as needed. This has reduced downtime and frustration that often came with broken tips or unreliable manual sharpeners.\r\n\r\nHaving an abundant supply of pencils also ensures that every student is prepared to fully participate in lessons. Whether solving equations, showing their work, or practicing problem-solving strategies, pencils are an essential tool for daily learning. 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