{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sampit Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4900423,"projectId":10173948,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful for your generous and thoughtful donation to our classroom. Your donation has helped increase student engagement and has given them more of a zeal and zest for learning! When the learning games first arrived the students were bursting with excitement! They were so happy and eager to review all of their math and reading concepts with our new engaging classroom games.\r\nAdditionally, the students beamed with joy when they saw the classroom incentive snacks that were donated! These snacks really motivated the students to do their best during testing. They were elated to get to enjoy their favorite snack in class with their friends.","fullyFundedDate":1774994536700,"projectUrl":"project/review-games-and-incentives-to-strengthe/10173948/","projectTitle":"Review Games and Incentives to Strengthen Literacy and Math Mastery!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hicks-Foy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4900423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508194679330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4900423"},{"teacherId":8823138,"projectId":10016367,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our recent DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our classroom was fully stocked with essential supplies such as crayons, markers, pencils, tissues, and hand sanitizer—items that truly made a difference as we approached the end of the school year.\r\n\r\nYour contributions ensured that every student had access to the tools they needed to stay engaged, creative, and prepared for learning each day. Simple supplies like crayons and markers sparked creativity and excitement, while pencils supported daily academic tasks and independent work. Tissues and hand sanitizer helped us maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment, which is especially important during a busy and often exhausting time of year.\r\n\r\nMany of our students rely on the classroom for these basic necessities, and your support removed barriers that might otherwise have impacted their ability to participate fully. Because of you, our students were able to focus on learning, collaborating, and finishing the year strong with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a direct and meaningful impact on our classroom community. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a supportive, well-equipped learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1774298101840,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-finish-strong/10016367/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Finish Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Altman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757705444126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caltman"},{"teacherId":4231763,"projectId":10090243,"letterContent":"Students can learn and have fun with all the items in the gift bag. Encouraging students to work with their hands and stay off tablets, or phones will help with focusing and make better brain connetions. Students need to help their brain make connections in order for them to impove their education. The items in the gift bag: the kinetic and play dough with play dough scissors, fidget spinner, puzzle, ball, watercolor paint, water squirtter, abc pop it, wax yarn sticks are all items to help them be creative, use their fingers, and encourages them to play instead of sit and watch a device. Students will improve their eye hand cordiation while practicing bouncing the ball, putting the puzzle together and using the wax yarn sticks to make things. \r\n\r\nStudents can make up stories as they paint with water colors, make creatures with yarn sticks, play dough, or the fidget spinners. The pop it will keep the colors, numbers, and abcs in their memory as they play bingo and help with focusing. \r\nThey can practice counting, saying the days of the week or the abcs while bouncing the ball. The water squirter can make the letters, numbers or sight words disappear. \r\n\r\nCreating this bag of activities and sending them home will keep them entertained while helping them improve their thinking and focusing skills. Children have been excited to work with the items and are sharing what they are doing with the items when they are at home. Thanks so much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771379022812,"projectUrl":"project/learning-can-be-fun/10090243/","projectTitle":"Learning Can Be Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tisdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4231763_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652806250084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4231763"},{"teacherId":439489,"projectId":9681156,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing hands-on STEM materials for our students. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, our students are developing stronger number sense through engaging, interactive activities that bring abstract concepts to life. They are also building essential problem-solving skills as they explore, experiment, and think critically in real-world contexts. Perhaps most importantly, we are already seeing a boost in their confidence—students are more willing to take risks, ask questions, and persist through challenges.\r\n\r\nYour investment is helping create an environment where learning is active, meaningful, and empowering. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth in such a tangible way.","fullyFundedDate":1765211331723,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-intervention-innovation-through/9681156/","projectTitle":"Igniting Intervention Innovation Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp439489_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688001876923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joni-alford"},{"teacherId":9820481,"projectId":10160045,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed through the \"Play, Practice, Progress: Speech Therapy in Action\" project. These new resources have allowed my students to engage in hands-on, meaningful learning experiences that truly bring speech and language therapy to life.\r\n\r\nWe are using the materials daily during therapy sessions to target communication goals through play-based activities. For example, during a recent session, students used the new interactive games and manipulatives to practice requesting, labeling, and commenting. When the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were immediately drawn to the bright, engaging activities and couldn't wait to start exploring. Their enthusiasm has translated into increased participation, longer attention spans, and more meaningful communication attempts during our sessions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to build on these skills by incorporating the materials into structured lessons focused on expanding utterances, improving social interactions, and generalizing communication skills across settings. These resources will also support small group activities, allowing students to practice turn-taking and peer interactions in a fun, supportive environment.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my students' ability to communicate and connect with others. Thank you for helping make these meaningful moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774994861215,"projectUrl":"project/play-practice-progress-speech-therapy/10160045/","projectTitle":"Play, Practice, Progress: Speech Therapy in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820481_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733569357162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820481"},{"teacherId":10103736,"projectId":9768600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The additional pieces in our dramatic play area has enhanced the imagination of our students.\r\n\r\nThe market stand has become a fast favorite. Ice cream stands are open regularly and the sorting bins allow students to categorize our play food and organize the store.\r\n\r\nOur new doll cradle and mirror have turned role playing into an adventure. Our babies are fed, taken care of and rocked to sleep. With the dress up clothes we can try on new outfits and see how we look.\r\n\r\nThese children truly love having new furniture and opportunities. Without you it wouldn't have happened!","fullyFundedDate":1769450178981,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-is-full-of-possibilities/9768600/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play Is Full of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10103736"},{"teacherId":8823138,"projectId":9720339,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with a 3D printer that has completely transformed the way students learn. What was once abstract and theoretical has become tangible and hands-on. Students are no longer just imagining solutions—they are designing, creating, testing, and refining real prototypes.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has strengthened critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance. Students engage more deeply in STEM lessons because they can see their ideas come to life layer by layer. Whether designing models to demonstrate scientific concepts, creating solutions to real-world challenges, or integrating math through measurement and scale, students are applying their learning in authentic and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I am able to incorporate more project-based learning opportunities into my instruction. Students collaborate, revise their designs based on feedback, and take ownership of their learning. The excitement and sense of accomplishment when a design successfully prints is incredible—it builds confidence and encourages innovation.\r\n\r\nThis 3D printer is more than just a piece of technology; it is a tool that empowers students to think like engineers, creators, and problem-solvers. Thank you for investing in their creativity, curiosity, and future success!","fullyFundedDate":1767051330914,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-the-future-in-3d/9720339/","projectTitle":"Seeing the Future in 3D","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Altman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757705444126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caltman"},{"teacherId":8823138,"projectId":10072249,"letterContent":"Having an additional stool at our small group table will make an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. Small group instruction is where targeted support, enrichment, and individualized learning take place. Without enough seating, students are often left feeling crowded or have to rotate in and out, which limits valuable instructional time.\r\n\r\nThis stool will ensure that every student has a comfortable and consistent place during small group lessons. Whether we are working on reading intervention, math enrichment, or collaborative discussions, students will be able to fully engage without distraction. Something as simple as adequate seating promotes focus, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour support will help create a more organized, welcoming learning space where every child can participate confidently and comfortably. Thank you for helping us make our small group instruction more effective and equitable for all learners!","fullyFundedDate":1769996291499,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-in-small-group/10072249/","projectTitle":"Sitting in Small Group","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Altman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757705444126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caltman"},{"teacherId":969209,"projectId":9870338,"letterContent":"I simply LOVED getting my children this opportunity to work on our Gingerbread Man unit. They loved every single book read. They were THERE for trying to figure out if the next book would turn out like the last book. They were enthralled at every step. Of course the highlight of the whole unit was getting to bring the theme into center time. They enthusiastically participated in every step of making the play doh and getting to dress up like chefs in the bakery center... getting to roll out the dough with rolling pins, bake gingerbread cookies, and us molds to make the different shapes. They had a blast and we were grateful for your making this possible for them.","fullyFundedDate":1762267487947,"projectUrl":"project/mixing-up-gingerbread-doh/9870338/","projectTitle":"Mixing Up Gingerbread Doh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp969209_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704839317300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-t-mccray"},{"teacherId":969209,"projectId":9875811,"letterContent":"Thank you, THANK YOU for funding this project. You were able to provide my children with a great bundle of holiday gifts which included an activity they enjoy playing with at school, books, a coloring book and crayons., hats, mufflers, and socks to help with the cold, and party, healthy food. They were also able to take home all the crafts they got to work on as gifts for their lives ones. The children were astounded by how I had the prepared gift bags hiding in plain sight along the perimeter of our classroom. They absolutely LOVED their goodies and were genuinely thankful. You're AMAZING!","fullyFundedDate":1762450492712,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-more-holiday-comfort-and-joy/9875811/","projectTitle":"A Little More Holiday Comfort and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp969209_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704839317300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-t-mccray"},{"teacherId":969209,"projectId":9868966,"letterContent":"Thank you, THANK YOU for funding this project. You were able to provide my children with a great bundle of holiday gifts which included an activity they enjoy playing with at school, books, a coloring book and crayons., hats, mufflers, and socks to help with the cold, and party, healthy food. They were also able to take home all the crafts they got to work on as gifts for their lives ones. The children were astounded by how I had the prepared gift bags hiding in plain sight along the perimeter of our classroom. They absolutely LOVED their goodies and were genuinely thankful. You're AMAZING!","fullyFundedDate":1762285164397,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-comfort-and-joy/9868966/","projectTitle":"Holiday Comfort and Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp969209_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704839317300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-t-mccray"},{"teacherId":439489,"projectId":9701693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom incentives, including candy, mini highlighters, water bottle stickers, and mini pencils. These items may seem small, but to my students, they are incredibly meaningful and exciting rewards that help motivate them to stay focused, work hard, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I am able to recognize positive behavior, celebrate academic growth, and build a classroom culture where students feel encouraged and valued. Many of my students come from homes where school supplies and rewards are not always easily accessible, so your support makes a powerful difference in their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity brings smiles, boosts confidence, and helps create a joyful, supportive learning environment where students are eager to participate and succeed. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in their success. 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