{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sallas - Mahone Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9830691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our hat press and making this incredible learning experience possible for our students. Through this project, our students are engaging in so many meaningful STEM concepts, from design and creativity to problem-solving and hands-on application.\r\n\r\nThese are the out-of-the-box learning experiences that students remember most. They began by designing their hats on paper, carefully planning colors, layouts, and ideas before bringing their designs to life. Soon, they will even have the opportunity to create additional patches to expand their designs further.\r\n\r\nFor now, they are absolutely enjoying wearing their personalized hats with pride. My hope is that they will have the opportunity to design and create another hat for our field day this upcoming spring, continuing to build on the skills they are learning now.\r\n\r\nWe could not provide experiences like this without your generosity and support. Merry everything! :)","fullyFundedDate":1764704018581,"projectUrl":"project/create-celebrate-the-hat-bar-experien/9830691/","projectTitle":"Create & Celebrate: The Hat Bar Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9789820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help stock our PBIS store. Because of you, our students are enjoying the rewards they are working so hard to earn.\r\n\r\nOur PBIS program encourages positive behavior, responsibility, and effort, and the excitement around the PBIS store has been incredible. Students are motivated each day to make good choices, follow expectations, and earn PBIS points so they can shop for items they love. Seeing their pride and joy when they redeem their points has been so rewarding.\r\n\r\nWe could not provide these meaningful incentives without the support of generous donors like you. Merry everything!","fullyFundedDate":1765996826489,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-prowl-wildcat-rewards-in-action/9789820/","projectTitle":"PBIS Prowl: Wildcat Rewards in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7458028,"projectId":9964795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the button maker for our students. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are able to create ABC Club buttons and Name Writing Club buttons, which has made learning even more engaging and exciting. The button maker has motivated students to practice letter recognition and name writing with pride. They are thrilled to decorate their buttons.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in tools that inspire learning and joy. Your generosity helps create memorable experiences for our students and encourages them to take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767240098781,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-stick-with-buttons/9964795/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Stick with Buttons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lissimore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7458028_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764436299650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7458028"},{"teacherId":7458028,"projectId":9930793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a slushie machine for our classroom. The students were beyond excited and loved watching science in action as liquids changed and transformed right before their eyes. It sparked great conversations about temperature, freezing, and cause and effect in a fun, hands-on way. This experience made learning engaging and memorable for our students. We truly appreciate your generosity and support in helping bring science to life in our classroom.\r\n\r\nScience is coming along wonderfully in our classroom. The students are becoming more curious and engaged as they observe changes, ask questions, and make predictions. Hands-on experiences are helping them better understand how things work and encouraging them to explore cause and effect. It has been exciting to see their confidence and excitement for science continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1764695419170,"projectUrl":"project/mini-scientists-operation-cool-change/9930793/","projectTitle":"Mini Scientists: Operation Cool Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lissimore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7458028_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764436299650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7458028"},{"teacherId":7458028,"projectId":9930804,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation of dry-erase markers and pencil pouches, our students are doing even better in their math small groups. Each child now has the tools they need to stay organized, work on their own, and stay fully engaged in learning. These materials help us create fun and interactive activities that last longer and give every student more chances to practice and build their skills. In our Pre-K classroom, repeated practice is really important, and laminated activities hold up much better than paper games so students can keep learning again and again.","fullyFundedDate":1764686178292,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-math-and-literacy-small/9930804/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Math and Literacy Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lissimore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7458028_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764436299650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7458028"},{"teacherId":10005069,"projectId":9502238,"letterContent":"I really appreciate your help with my project, having the necessary resources to properly clean the classroom and help needy students be able to practice proper hygiene has really been a blessing. I hope you continue to help teachers like myself continue to teach and be a help to our students. Although it is impossible to predict and/or prevent every sickness that comes into our schools, it is very helpful to have the tools to help control some of the contagious ailments that are easily spread throughout our school. It is beneficial for both the students and the teachers when everyone is present and in the classroom; including the teachers. And with your donation, we were able to make that a better possibility. Thanks so much for your support and donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758203007199,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-clean-learning-environme/9502238/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Clean Learning Environment for Economically Disadvantaged students.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005069_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764597442968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005069"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9870641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the large Jenga game and the spinner! They have been such wonderful additions to our Pre-K classroom. The Jenga blocks are helping our students strengthen important math skills through hands-on play, and the spinner has quickly become a classroom favorite. Our students are excited to use it as they practice colors, ordering, and understanding more and less. Your generosity is truly making learning more engaging and meaningful for our little learners. We appreciate your support more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1764603334484,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stack-and-spin-hands-on-math-and-s/9870641/","projectTitle":"STEM Stack and Spin: Hands-On Math and Science Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9813369,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our meaningful community service project. Our students are working to assemble the care packages for the residents at our local convalescent center. The beautiful wooden ornament kits you provided are high quality, and the students have already begun assembling them and cutting ribbons together. With your help, they are packing the brushes, bracelets, and socks in the kindness bags. \r\n\r\nThis project has given our students a special opportunity to see how simple acts of kindness can brighten someone's day and make a lasting difference. They are learning that giving to others not only spreads happiness but also helps build a caring and connected community. We plan to deliver the kindness bags early November. Please know that your generosity is making a meaningful impact. Merry everything. :)","fullyFundedDate":1761077828128,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-kind-hearts-that-care-and/9813369/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Kind Hearts That Care and Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9791002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project. Your support helped us provide both new books and cozy towels for our students.\r\n\r\n Because of you, our students now have the chance to experience curling up with a soft towel and getting lost in a good story. The children are so excited about their towels, especially because they feature some of their favorite characters like superheroes, dinosaurs, and other fun designs. They are exploring new worlds, building their reading skills, and developing a love for books. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring comfort and joy to these students. In the coming weeks, I plan to personalize each towel with the students' names using vinyl so they can easily keep up with their own. For now, they are enjoying their new books and towels. Your kindness has made a lasting difference! Merry everything! :)","fullyFundedDate":1760799285691,"projectUrl":"project/wrap-and-read-thats-what-we-need/9791002/","projectTitle":"Wrap and Read, That's What We Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7162748,"projectId":9639434,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, these resources have made a positive impact in our classroom! The fidget toys have helped students stay focused and calm during lessons, especially my autistic students who need extra sensory input. I use the Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen and Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker to create clear, colorful visuals and labels that make instructions easier to follow and learning more engaging. The reward stickers are a wonderful way to celebrate students' efforts and achievements, motivating them to keep trying their best. The blue light blocking glasses help protect students' eyes during computer time, allowing them to work comfortably for longer periods. Since receiving the blue light blocking glasses, my students have become more excited to work on their computers.\r\n\r\nA memorable moment was when a student who often struggles with attention used a fidget toy during a reading activity and was able to stay focused much longer than usual. After completing the task, she proudly received a reward sticker, which boosted her confidence and enthusiasm. These tools have truly supported both learning and well-being in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758202976047,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort-creativity-kit/9639434/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort & Creativity Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breche Leonard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7162748_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705955516773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7162748"},{"teacherId":8545529,"projectId":9165222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our school's Care Closet! Your kindness helps ensure that every student has access to the essential items they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.The laundry detergent, body wash, lotion, and other items will lift the burden off of the students households and enable the students at my school to focus on learning. Such a small gesture can mean so much! Your support makes a real difference in our school community, and we are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and care.","fullyFundedDate":1746713281288,"projectUrl":"project/wildcats-care-closet-because-we-care/9165222/","projectTitle":"Wildcats Care Closet: Because We Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672421306718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8545529"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9714771,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing thanks to your generous donations!\r\n\r\nStudents recently explored heat and sound with the popcorn popper you purchased. They were fascinated to see how heat causes the kernels to pop, transforming from one form to another. My cool kids gained a deeper understanding of heat transfer.\r\n\r\nIn our science center, students are learning about the apple life cycle. Using the apple-themed plates, they've been sorting, observing, and making real-world connections between science and everyday life. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping turn our classroom into a science lab. Your support means the world. 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