{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Royal Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7931226,"projectId":9772805,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, something as simple as paper and dry erase pens has made a powerful difference in our classroom. We are using these resources every single day. Students now have their own paper to organize their thinking, draft ideas, and show their work without worrying about running out. The dry erase pens have been especially impactful during lessons—students use them on whiteboards to solve problems, brainstorm ideas, and explain their thinking in real time. One memorable moment was during a math lesson when students eagerly held up their boards, proud to show their answers and talk through how they got there.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the fresh paper and brand-new dry erase pens, their reaction was pure excitement. They couldn't wait to use them and were amazed that they each had access to tools that made learning feel more interactive and fun. Several students commented on how much easier it was to fix mistakes with dry erase pens and try again, which has helped create a classroom culture where learning from mistakes feels safe and encouraged.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support our current lessons as students work through problem-solving activities, small-group discussions, and written reflections. The paper allows them to move from rough ideas to polished work, while the dry erase pens give them the confidence to take risks and share their thinking. Because of you, students are more engaged, more confident, and more willing to participate every day. Your support truly put learning tools directly into their hands, and that impact is felt in every lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1759198415293,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pens-and-possibility-building-a/9772805/","projectTitle":"Paper, Pens, and Possibility: Building a Foundation for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimomi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931226"},{"teacherId":3707521,"projectId":9775769,"letterContent":"Art supplies and writing tools have made a big difference in my second grade classroom by helping students express their creativity and build confidence in their work. With colorful materials and hands-on tools, they stay engaged and excited to learn. These resources also support fine motor skills, encourage imagination, and make writing and drawing feel fun instead of intimidating. Overall, they help students communicate their ideas more clearly and take pride in what they create.\r\nWe are very grateful for your generous gift!","fullyFundedDate":1759443783378,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tools-needed-for-student-success/9775769/","projectTitle":"Writing Tools Needed for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uyeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3707521"},{"teacherId":8974641,"projectId":9777579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, we added wobble chairs and placed tennis balls on the legs of our regular chairs and under tables to reduce noise. We also set up a calming corner with beanbags. These changes give students movement options, quieter seating, and a cozy place to regroup.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials they were excited to try them and quickly found seats that helped them focus. The room is calmer during transitions and more students are choosing seating that fits their needs.\r\n\r\nNext steps: we will continue using these seating options during lessons and centers, and we'll encourage students to select the spot that helps them learn best. I'll monitor engagement on how these resources support student learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support — it truly makes our classroom a better place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1759693069904,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-my-students-with-speci/9777579/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for My Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yoshie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974641"},{"teacherId":3707521,"projectId":9152622,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for all the wonderful art supplies, books, and bulletin board material! The students have already made book bags for their take-me-home books. Having their own book bags that they decorated got them excited to take home their books to read.\r\n\r\nThe classroom door is decorated with the welcome signs, names of students, and positive messages. It's the first thing each child sees when they come to school. It makes our classroom a warm and inviting place to be.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to do lots and lots of integration with art, since the students love it and it helps foster creativity. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation!!!","fullyFundedDate":1748323104107,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-art/9152622/","projectTitle":"Learning Through ART!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uyeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3707521"},{"teacherId":8974624,"projectId":9158988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom community. When the boxes of materials arrived, our students' faces lit up with excitement and joy. These materials have made a huge difference in our daily learning. Students practiced writing skills and math concepts using their kindergarten practice folders, were eager to play math games using our number charts, and motivated to complete tasks to earn prizes.\r\n\r\nWith the book binding tool, we created class books about the animals we learned about. This gave students a fun and meaningful way to develop their literacy and creativity. They were proud to read and share their book with others. Your support has sparked curiosity, encouraged hard work, and brought a new level of engagement to our classroom. We are truly grateful for your kindness and the positive impact you've made on our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1741969160434,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundational-skills-at-school-a/9158988/","projectTitle":"Building Foundational Skills at School and Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974624_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686124589644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974624"},{"teacherId":7931226,"projectId":9154334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Since we've received the supplies, the students have shown so much excitement about learning. The batteries were used to power hand-held electronic devices that allow students to practice their math skills. It is a fun way for students to learn, instead of doing paper and pencil exercises. And because the devices are battery-operated, the students can easily move around the classroom with them and work together in pairs or groups. They are thrilled to be able to practice their newly-learned multiplication facts this way!\r\n\r\nThe basic supplies of paper and a pencil sharpener are essentials in a classroom, and I couldn't teach without them. Although electronics are exciting, students still need to be able to demonstrate their knowledge using paper and pencils. We are constantly in need of sharpened pencils, and our new sharpener allows students to have their writing tool ready to go.\r\n\r\nFinally, the chair pads have been absolutely amazing! The level of noise in the classroom has decreased with the addition of these pads to the bottom of their chair legs. I can see how there is less distraction during transitions, which allows students to be more focused on their work. I'm sure the classrooms below us also greatly appreciate this too! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1741808779097,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-basic-supplies-for-the/9154334/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: Basic Supplies for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimomi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931226"},{"teacherId":7931226,"projectId":8883527,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express the gratitude we feel for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your donations have made a tangible and profound impact on the learning experience of our students, and I wanted to share some specific ways your support has made a difference.\r\nThanks to your donations of PE equipment and board games, we've been able to replace worn-out equipment and introduce exciting new activities. The new ball toss, tic tac toe, and connect 4 games have brought a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm to our classes. We also appreciate your donations of classroom supplies, like a pencil sharpener and flexible seating desks. With sharpened pencils, students can complete their work in a timely manner because they are focused on the task and not their dull writing tool. The new desks have allowed students to choose seating options that best suit their individual learning styles and needs. Our class was also able to do an amazing cultural craft with the art materials. We learned about dream catchers and their significance to Native American tribes.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your partnership in our mission to promote health and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1729351311984,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-materials-for-in-person-l/8883527/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics-Materials for In-Person Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimomi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931226"},{"teacherId":9752996,"projectId":8909804,"letterContent":"During free time and indoor recess, kids are able to play these games so they don't have to sit at their desks and do nothing. Especially during indoor recess, when I first started, I had no games at all. I was only able to let my students color or talk to each other. 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Students were able to rotate to each station and solve these challenges through trial and error. Students were working individually, and in pairs or small groups. Through collaboration and communication, they were able to work together to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1728960115960,"projectUrl":"project/spectacular-stem-students/8878255/","projectTitle":"Spectacular STEM Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uyeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3707521"},{"teacherId":6225527,"projectId":5680948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our classroom, and helping us obtain handheld whiteboards for each student and animal erasers for prizes and incentives! The whiteboards are perfect for instant practice, with the ease of erasing any mistakes that students have made. In addition, the erasers are a fun, motivating reward for getting work completed, good behavior rewards, and even as desk pets! Your generosity truly enhances our students' learning within our class. 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