{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roeding Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10487777,"projectId":10241118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Turning Pages, Building Readers!\" Your generosity has helped me create a classroom where students have access to engaging books that make them excited to read. These new books are helping us strengthen important fifth-grade reading skills such as identifying theme, making inferences, summarizing, understanding character development, building vocabulary, and using evidence from the text to support our thinking. Just as importantly, students are working on building their reading stamina and confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is about much more than simply finishing a book. Students have opportunities to choose books that interest them, read independently, talk about what they are reading, make connections, and share recommendations with their classmates. I have already noticed students becoming excited when they recognize a series they enjoy or discover a new book that catches their attention. Some of my students who may not normally choose reading as their first activity are especially drawn to the high-interest series and illustrated books in our classroom library. Seeing them pick up a book, continue through a series, and talk with friends about what they are reading has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are beginning the year with more choices and more opportunities to see themselves as successful readers. My goal is for every student to leave fifth grade stronger, more confident, and with at least a few books or series that helped them discover a genuine enjoyment of reading. Thank you for helping us turn pages, build readers, and create a classroom community where books can open the door to learning, imagination, and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1778035724292,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-readers/10241118/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10487777_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777428345304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ryan-hicks"},{"teacherId":10487777,"projectId":10237067,"letterContent":"The resources from \"Creative Notes, Confident Learners!\" have already made a positive difference in our classroom. My students are using the new materials to make their notes more organized, colorful, and meaningful. Instead of simply copying information, they can highlight important vocabulary, organize key ideas, and create notes that are easier for them to understand and review later. One of my favorite moments was seeing students take pride in how they organized their work and compare different ways they could make important information stand out.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were incredibly excited! They immediately wanted to know when they would get to use them. Having fresh, engaging supplies made something as simple as note-taking feel special, and it helped build excitement about learning at the beginning of our school year.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong note-taking habits across subjects. As we move deeper into our reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons, students will learn how to identify the most important information, organize their thinking, and create notes they can actually use as a learning tool. My goal is for these resources to help my fifth graders become more independent, confident learners.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and giving my students resources that make learning more engaging. Your generosity is helping us build skills that my students will use throughout the school year and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1778035724024,"projectUrl":"project/creative-notes-confident-learners/10237067/","projectTitle":"Creative Notes, Confident Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10487777_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777428345304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ryan-hicks"},{"teacherId":10072600,"projectId":10157582,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom environment. Through your generous donations, I have been able to acquire critical social emotional learning materials that have helped students learn more about what they are feeling and how to cope with it. In my classroom, students are not only becoming academically sound but are developing their abilities as human beings in our society.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I was able to by a variety of snacks for the classroom. Students do best when their basic needs are me. These snacks ensured that all students began the day with a full stomach allowing them to focus on the learning for the day.\r\n\r\nMy students and I appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773961543616,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10157582/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072600"},{"teacherId":10487777,"projectId":10268361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Stories That Inspire Big Dreams.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to inspiring books that introduce them to important people, accomplishments, challenges, and ideas that help them see what is possible for their own futures. We are using these texts to practice key reading skills such as identifying main ideas and supporting details, making inferences, determining theme, building vocabulary, summarizing, and citing evidence from the text. These books also give us meaningful opportunities to talk about perseverance, courage, goal-setting, and the importance of learning from the experiences of others.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom includes independent reading, partner discussions, read-alouds, and opportunities for students to reflect on what they have learned. Students especially enjoy discovering stories about people who followed their interests, overcame challenges, and worked toward big goals. I have already seen students become more curious and engaged as they make connections between the people they are reading about and their own hopes and dreams. For some students, these books have sparked conversations about careers and accomplishments they had never considered before.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped me make reading both academically meaningful and personally inspiring for my fifth graders. My goal is for students to grow as stronger readers while also developing the confidence to believe that their own dreams are worth pursuing. Thank you for helping me fill our classroom with stories that encourage students to read, learn, dream big, and imagine all that they can become.","fullyFundedDate":1778505075287,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-inspire-big-dreams/10268361/","projectTitle":"Stories That Inspire Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10487777_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777428345304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ryan-hicks"},{"teacherId":5721821,"projectId":9662683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and making these hands-on learning materials possible. For many of my students, this year marks their very first experience in a classroom setting. Because of your generosity, they are able to learn in ways that feel exciting, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate.\r\n The materials from this project have helped my students build essential foundations in reading and math through active, hands-on learning. More importantly, they have also supported the growth of critical Social Emotional Learning skills such as self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making. I see students practicing these skills daily as they work independently, collaborate with peers, and make choices during learning activities.\r\n Our classroom has truly transformed into a vibrant and engaging learning environment. Students are more confident, motivated, and eager to participate because they are able to explore concepts through play, creativity, and movement. I have noticed increased independence, stronger problem-solving skills, and a growing love for learning among my students.\r\n Your support has had a lasting impact beyond academics. You have helped create a space where young learners feel safe, supported, and excited to come to school each day. These experiences are laying the groundwork for their future success, and I am incredibly grateful for your role in helping my students grow.\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in the bright futures of these children. 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