{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rock Springs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":9423968,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our self-contained classes for grades 2-5 received a wonderful collection of beautiful books that enriched our projects throughout the school year. Each book brought to life fascinating topics, such as the vibrant world of apple orchards and the intricate anatomy of pumpkins. These engaging stories not only captured the students' imaginations but also inspired them to dive deeper into the subjects. The students actively participated in discussions and were motivated to translate their understanding into their own creative works of art, showcasing their unique interpretations and artistic talents.","fullyFundedDate":1753106821390,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-little-minds-literacy-bundle-b/9423968/","projectTitle":"Shaping Little Minds - Literacy Bundle B","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":9500142,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our Furniture Project. The arrival of the new furniture was an exciting surprise for my students, who now have chairs that are perfectly sized for them. This thoughtful touch has not only improved their comfort but also enhanced their overall learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe vibrant colors of the new chairs have brought a splash of joy to our classroom, making it much easier for the students to identify their assigned tables. Each table now has a unique color, allowing them to navigate the classroom with confidence and ease.\r\n\r\nOne of the most delightful aspects has been seeing the students enthusiastically practice writing their names and other letters of the alphabet directly on the tables. This interactive approach to learning has sparked their creativity and encouraged them to engage more actively in their lessons.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your support, which has made such a positive impact on both my classroom environment and my students' educational journey. Your contribution truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1754405204479,"projectUrl":"project/furniture-fit-for-prek/9500142/","projectTitle":"Furniture Fit for Prek!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":2885516,"projectId":9169333,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to our classroom project. Thanks to your donations the students were able to have a wonderful day filled with challenging activities, learning, as well as so much laughter! \r\n\r\nStudents entered our room the day of the transformation with so many ohhh's, awwww's and even a few shouts of \"WOW Mrs. Cooke this is AMAZING!\" Their joy truly made my entire heart full! Being able to plan fun activities and room transformations like these are one piece of what can make school a place where students want to come each day and are only really possible with donations from generous community members. \r\n\r\nThank you seems too small a word for what you helped to give my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742952557558,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-and-growing-into-5th-grade/9169333/","projectTitle":"GLOWing and Growing into 5th grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2885516_orig.jpg?crop=758,758,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576603894594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/april-cooke"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":8822465,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom and my students. The wipe-off books for learning the ABCs and practicing pen control were a big hit! My students learned how to hold their writing utensils and trace their letters. We used the books to help with letter recognition, and some of my students even started reading the sentences!\r\n\r\nThe number books offered valuable support for number recognition, and the students loved practicing counting with the visual aids provided. Thank you again for making such a positive impact on our learning!\r\n\r\nI thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything DonorsChoose allows us to do in order to help our students.","fullyFundedDate":1727976873536,"projectUrl":"project/writing-in-pre-k/8822465/","projectTitle":"Writing in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":9069919,"letterContent":"My school has created a Activity Room for students in the Autism units. The space is designed for students who can not participate in regular PE. The trampoline is a great addition to this room for my students to get their much needed energy out. The room is also used for students who need sensory breaks. The impact of bouncing gives the students pressure they seek. My Prek students enjoy bouncing and laughing. Using the trampoline is also a good tool for turn-taking lessons. We use timers for the students too see when their turn is and when they have to wait.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a benefactor of such a great project. My class and the Units truly are grateful for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1738341000233,"projectUrl":"project/lets-bounce-bounce-for-sensory/9069919/","projectTitle":"Let's Bounce Bounce for Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":8982852,"letterContent":"Every year I do a unit for my students \"Going Around the World\" leading up to Winter break. My students were so excited to see the stocking hanging from the visual fireplace. When they opened their bags, they found the books that were so generously funded by you! Over the Winter Break, my students were able to get quality reading time with their parents which is fundamental for Prek students! They enjoyed being read to according to their parents and the parents were excited to see books instead of toys. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous contributions to my classroom and my students. I couldn't achieve the hands on projects I want to do with my students. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1733261790335,"projectUrl":"project/prek-is-going-around-the-world/8982852/","projectTitle":"Prek is Going Around the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":9820673,"projectId":8911184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for caring about a classroom that you have never stepped foot in. I would love to tell you a little about us. We are located about thirty minutes from Disney World, but most students have never been on a ride. We are about an hour from the beach, but most students have never felt sand between their toes. I hope that by being a kind and hardworking teacher I can provide the best for my students and make sure they have everything they need to be successful- ultimately so they can have every opportunity. \r\n\r\nWhen the packages started arriving I was a bit overwhelmed. I felt so happy for my students and knew that this would also take the burden off of their parents. My students were so excited and I had them each pick their favorite snack to enjoy while we read a book. My students are so respectful of the snacks and are helpful to ensure that students without one know where to find them. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for reminding my students that they have cheerleaders and a support team all around the world. It gave us all a bit of faith in humanity during tough times.","fullyFundedDate":1732308501586,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-means-happy-learners/8911184/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies Means Happy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820673"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":8741254,"letterContent":"As a student, their brains need time to develop and grow. It is difficult to focus on learning when your belly is rumbling. These snacks from this project have ensured that my students are able to focus on playing with blocks, learning their alphabet or learning to socialize with a peer instead of concentrating on when they will get to eat. The baskets made easy to access to the snacks within the classroom. The students have visual supports to help request what they would like. It has made a great impact on my students behaviors and general focus.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1725987122620,"projectUrl":"project/energize-your-brain-in-prek/8741254/","projectTitle":"Energize Your Brain in Prek!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":6467909,"projectId":8460779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to expand our classroom library to include the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) books! I am so excited to share these books with my students!\r\n\r\nMy students have been able to enjoy these books within our classroom library. They enjoy checking them out, taking their time reading them, and taking AR tests. My students are excited to have the opportunity to read all the Sunshine State books for this school year. Not only do students read the books themselves, but I also read the higher grade level ones aloud to them. They love this so much and truly enjoy listening to the stories being read to them just as much as reading them themselves. These books' characters, settings, plots, and authors are diverse. My students are diverse in so many ways. These books greatly represent the students in my class and they know it. Representation matters.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. With your help, I was able to give my students the joy of reading through the Sunshine State Young Readers Award program from the state of Florida.","fullyFundedDate":1726683433870,"projectUrl":"project/sunsational-readers/8460779/","projectTitle":"SUNsational Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galiotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6467909_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593526202769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6467909"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":8346985,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who supported my project for puppets and our new theater! Incorporating imaginary play into our social skills has been beneficial to my students! They are learning to act out emotions and other scenarios that might be hard for they to explain without visual support. My students love using animals to tell stories and act out the stories we are reading. This is a great tool to help with their comprehension and sequencing! \r\n\r\nThank you again for all your support of my students and my classroom! I am always grateful for each donor!","fullyFundedDate":1715131474928,"projectUrl":"project/imaginary-play-through-puppets/8346985/","projectTitle":"Imaginary Play Through Puppets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tessier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3909626_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112310964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colene-tessier"},{"teacherId":3909626,"projectId":8316555,"letterContent":"With my entire class moving on to kindergarten, I felt doing their End of the Year Party in Dinosaurs was perfect! My classroom consisted of all boys and WOW did they love dinosaurs! They were excited to be able to take the Dinosaur Activity book home in their new Dinosaur bag. \r\n\r\nThe parents were thrilled to be able to have something to help continue their growth at home, over the summer break. The bubbles were a huge hit! What better way to reward a student after working so hard on their activity books then with bubbles! \r\n\r\nThank you for always supporting my classroom and my students. 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