{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert L Forbuss Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9350660,"projectId":10597430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting my classroom through the \"Creating a Classroom Full of Learning and Joy\" project. My students were so excited to receive the coloring materials, paint, arts and crafts supplies, and other school supplies. They used these materials during our classroom activities to color, paint, create artwork, and express their creativity in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe donated supplies also helped my students practice important skills such as fine-motor coordination, following directions, making choices, taking turns, sharing, and staying engaged in activities. For my students, many of whom benefit from hands-on learning, these activities provided opportunities to communicate, make independent choices, and experience success. I loved seeing their smiles and excitement as they explored different colors, used paintbrushes, and proudly showed their finished artwork.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped make our classroom a more joyful, creative, and engaging place to learn. The materials gave my students opportunities to learn through play and creativity while building confidence and independence. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for helping make these meaningful learning experiences possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788752523663,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-full-of-learning-an/10597430/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom Full of Learning and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BRAZAS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350660"},{"teacherId":7524499,"projectId":10574150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad to our classroom! This technology has already become a valuable tool in helping my English language learners develop their reading and language skills. I have been using a variety of educational apps that allow students to practice phonics, letter sounds, vocabulary, and reading fluency in engaging, interactive ways. One of the greatest benefits is that students can work at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and practice skills that are specifically targeted to their individual needs.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited about the interactive games and activities that make learning to read feel fun rather than intimidating. For my English language learners, having the opportunity to hear words pronounced correctly, connect pictures with vocabulary, and practice reading independently is incredibly beneficial. I love seeing their confidence grow as they begin to recognize more words and experience success. Students who might otherwise be hesitant to participate are often eager to practice when they can use the iPad.\r\n\r\nAs a second-grade teacher, one of my biggest goals is to help every student become a confident, capable reader. Your generosity has given my students another way to build those foundational skills while making learning more accessible and enjoyable. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788583734324,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-ell-students/10574150/","projectTitle":"Helping My ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7524499"},{"teacherId":6229552,"projectId":10573645,"letterContent":"My second graders are so grateful to our generous donors for providing funds to help expand our classroom library! Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and make a big difference in their learning. Having more books in our classroom gives students the opportunity to explore new topics, discover exciting stories, and find books that match their interests and reading levels. We are so thankful that you have invested in our students and helped create an even more inviting place to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nReading is one of our favorite parts of the school day! We love getting lost in exciting adventures, laughing at funny characters, learning fascinating facts, and using our imaginations as we turn each page. Every new book brings an opportunity to learn something new and become a stronger reader. With our growing classroom library, we are excited to discover new favorite books, share stories with our classmates, and build a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where books open doors to new adventures and endless possibilities!","fullyFundedDate":1788563469113,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-classroom-library/10573645/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6229552_orig.png?crop=223,223,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769118696448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6229552"},{"teacherId":2433238,"projectId":10236968,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to you all for helping provide my students with the resources they need to practice and master their multiplication facts! Learning multiplication facts takes time, practice, and patience, and having the right tools and materials makes such a difference. Your support gives our students more opportunities to build their skills, strengthen their confidence, and become more successful in math.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students can make learning multiplication fun and exciting while working toward their individual goals. Every fact they master is a step toward becoming a stronger mathematician! We are so grateful for your kindness and willingness to invest in our students' learning. Thank you for helping our students grow, learn, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1785170922260,"projectUrl":"project/fractions-multiplication-oh-my/10236968/","projectTitle":"Fractions & Multiplication, oh my!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433238_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722722155883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2433238"},{"teacherId":984818,"projectId":10570820,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express how grateful we are for your generous support of our school library! The new sound system, folding tables, and mounting supplies have transformed our library from a standard room into a truly interactive, accessible center for learning. The addition of the sound system, in particular, has bridged a major gap for our young readers. While many people think of school technology as laptops or tablets, audio amplification technology is one of the most powerful teaching tools we have. It ensures that every instruction, read-aloud story, and group discussion reaches every child clearly, eliminating background distractions and helping students stay focused and immersed in our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when they walked in and saw the new setup! What excited them most was the new table arrangement, which gave them room to spread out and collaborate, paired with the clear, crisp sound during storytime. Several of our quietest readers and students who struggle with auditory processing have warmed up to this change in a truly inspiring way. One student, who used to sit near the front and hesitate during discussions, now actively participates from anywhere in the room because they can follow every word without straining to hear.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our library is not only more functional, but also a more welcoming space where every student feels included and ready to learn. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1788468592430,"projectUrl":"project/library-supplies/10570820/","projectTitle":"Library Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Turney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp984818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634948843846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/984818"},{"teacherId":4329871,"projectId":10574961,"letterContent":"It is with great pleasure that I share the impact your donations held on Safari Classroom. First their faces lit up each time I opened a package. This warmed my heart. We have been using the tablet to monitor our Dojo points. We are rewarded for so many points. We get to go in the Treasure box and find treasures(prizes) we earned based on our points. We have used the floor cushions during small group and/or free time. They are so comfortable. We used the Play-Doh during our Health lesson about mental health. It was fun to use it to calm down! \r\n\r\nEach day we have used our fraction puzzles in small group with our teacher. It helps us grasp our fractions. We even used them to some every day math problems. We are enjoying the donations and using them to meet our social-emotional needs and solving problems. \r\nWe are enjoying all the donations in many ways!","fullyFundedDate":1788899137082,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-safari-class/10574961/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Safari Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Venero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4329871_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488454489594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvenero"},{"teacherId":5681940,"projectId":10549011,"letterContent":"This DonorsChoose project has made a meaningful impact on both my students and me as their teacher. The new book organizer and display have helped create a more organized, inviting classroom where students can easily access and explore books. The colorful markers and dry-erase materials have added creativity and excitement to our learning activities, giving students more opportunities to express their thinking in engaging ways.\r\n\r\nFor my students, these resources have encouraged greater independence, creativity, and excitement about learning. For me, they have helped create a classroom environment that feels more organized, colorful, and inspiring. I am so grateful for the support that made these materials possible and allowed me to provide my students with a classroom where they can learn, create, and grow each day.","fullyFundedDate":1788750292803,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-beautiful-books-orgainze/10549011/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas, Beautiful Books & Orgainzed Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5681940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534126105465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5681940"},{"teacherId":8229563,"projectId":10017826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have new craft supplies, classroom organizers, books, and a vacuum that have made a wonderful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies have given my students more opportunities to be creative, practice fine motor skills, and bring their learning to life through hands-on projects. Our new books have helped build excitement for reading and allowed students to explore new stories, characters, and topics.\r\n\r\nThe classroom organizers have helped us create a more organized and inviting space where students can easily find and independently put away their materials. Our new vacuum has also been incredibly helpful in keeping our busy classroom clean and comfortable, especially after all of our creative projects!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make our classroom a more engaging, organized, and welcoming place for my students to learn and grow. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in our little learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where learning, creativity, and fun happen every day!","fullyFundedDate":1768529897646,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-organized-and-creative-classro/10017826/","projectTitle":"A Clean, Organized, and Creative Classroom for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8229563_orig.png?crop=424,424,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638936334667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8229563"},{"teacherId":10404618,"projectId":10023791,"letterContent":"Thank you for making my project a success! I have successfully gotten six more staff members trained at Forbuss ES. We now have Stop the Bleed kits in five locations outside the health office in our school for quick access in an emergency. Forbuss ES is prepared for a bleeding emergency. We hope that we will never need to use these resources, however, in a bleeding emergency every second counts. By training our staff we also make our community safer having more people trained to respond to potential emergencies in our community as well. Making both our school and our larger community safer.","fullyFundedDate":1774981274836,"projectUrl":"project/health-office/10023791/","projectTitle":"Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404618"},{"teacherId":9353040,"projectId":10010113,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement! Students use the hydroponic system every day to check on our plants, notice changes, and talk about what they need to grow. We're not only observing the full plant life cycle, but we're also growing a special Mother's Day gift, which has made the learning even more meaningful. Students have really taken ownership—reminding each other to check water levels and celebrating every bit of growth. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reactions were priceless. Students were amazed that we could grow plants right in our classroom without soil. There were so many curious questions and lots of excitement as we set everything up together. It was one of those moments where everyone wanted to be involved and see what would happen next.\r\nThe vacuum helped us keep our space clean and organized, which makes it easier for us to stay focused and ready to learn. Students are excited to help staple our take-home CVC books. They eagerly took ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThis has become a meaningful, ongoing project that keeps them engaged and curious, and it wouldn't be possible without your support. Thank you for helping us create something so special!","fullyFundedDate":1769014196558,"projectUrl":"project/from-growing-plants-to-growing-responsib/10010113/","projectTitle":"From Growing Plants to Growing Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gervasoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353040"},{"teacherId":9933928,"projectId":10014320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to meaningful resources that are already making a difference in their daily learning and growth.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these materials to support both academic learning and social-emotional development. For example, during our small group time, students are using the new resources to practice communication, take turns, and stay engaged in structured activities. One moment that stood out was when a student who typically struggles to participate independently was able to remain engaged and complete a task with minimal prompting. It was a big win, and it would not have been possible without these tools.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many of them were eager to explore, and even students who are usually hesitant showed curiosity and interest. For some of my students, especially those with communication and sensory needs, these resources provide a way to access learning in a way that feels safe and motivating.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to incorporate these materials into our daily routines and lessons. Our next steps include using them to build independence, strengthen communication skills, and increase engagement during academic tasks. We are also working on expanding group participation and helping students apply these skills across different settings in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has created opportunities for my students to grow, connect, and succeed. Thank you for being a part of our classroom and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768444752927,"projectUrl":"project/structured-play-for-growing-minds/10014320/","projectTitle":"Structured Play for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tocmo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933928"},{"teacherId":10403836,"projectId":10018424,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our English Language Learners (ELL) and intervention materials. Because of your contributions, our students have gained access to engaging, high-quality resources that are making a meaningful difference in their language development and overall confidence.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide have been used during targeted intervention time to support students in building vocabulary, improving their literacy skills, and strengthening their speaking and listening skills. These resources have allowed us to create a more interactive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and practicing a new language.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful outcomes has been the noticeable increase in student participation. With access to hands-on and culturally responsive materials, our ELL students are more eager to engage, collaborate, and express themselves. Many of them are beginning to use English more confidently, both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for helping us create opportunities that empower them to thrive. 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