{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Samuel Stipe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10401901,"projectId":10067964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in creating a more comfortable and supportive learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, we were able to add fluorescent light covers that soften the brightness in our spaces and help maintain a calmer, dimmer atmosphere. These covers have been shared across two important spaces for our students—the classroom and the therapy room—so they can experience a consistent sense of comfort throughout their day.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been truly noticeable. With the softer lighting, students appear more at ease, better able to focus, and less overwhelmed by their surroundings. This has supported smoother transitions, improved engagement, and a more positive overall learning experience. Your support is helping us create an environment where students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772546722920,"projectUrl":"project/glow-grow-better-light-for-learning/10067964/","projectTitle":"Glow & Grow: Better Light for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401901"},{"teacherId":10401901,"projectId":10067950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us create a calming corner for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nSince setting up the calming corner, multiple students have already utilized the space. It has quickly become an important resource for those who need a moment to pause, regulate their emotions, and refocus. I am intentional about regularly teaching my students how to use the calming corner effectively and emphasizing the importance of taking time to get calm and collected so they can return to their class tasks ready to learn again.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, our supervisor from the behavior intervention department recently observed our classroom and took note of the calming corner. During the course of her observation, she shared that she noticed how the space has helped students prevent escalating behaviors. This feedback reaffirmed just how impactful your support has been.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are learning valuable self-regulation skills in a supportive and safe environment. 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Just having a little something to nibble on during a test or for a student who couldn't make it to grab and go, these snacks will really help!\r\n\r\nPlease know we appreciate you taking the time to visit the site and give a generous donation to support our project.","fullyFundedDate":1772426125130,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/10125183/","projectTitle":"Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LoForti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2648410_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594399658511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-loforti"},{"teacherId":10401901,"projectId":10009111,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have made a meaningful impact in our classroom environment, as the floor spot markers provide clear visual boundaries that help students line up independently, maintain appropriate personal space, and experience calmer, more organized transitions throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe individual timers have been incredibly beneficial in supporting student independence by allowing students to manage their break times, practice self-regulation, make responsible choices, and return to learning tasks with increased confidence and reduced need for adult prompting.\r\n\r\nThe large classroom timer has added essential structure to the school day by helping students better understand the daily schedule, anticipate upcoming transitions, reduce anxiety, and stay engaged, and we are truly grateful for your support and the positive difference it continues to make for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769191968561,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-time-focus-and-organization/10009111/","projectTitle":"Tools for Time, Focus, and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401901"},{"teacherId":2648410,"projectId":9379529,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to help our class through DonorsChoose. The kids love art and free time Friday, but at first when they saw this package arrive they weren't so sure what to think. The big box was very exciting, but the opening a little anticlimactic. However, once they saw all of the paper and materials that would be more easily accessible and available for them, there was MUCH more excitement. The first time using the organization paper station, I just let them use and create whatever they wanted. They had a lot of fun making everything from bendable paper fingers to paper airplanes and \"old school\" cootie catchers. Soon we'll use some of the colorful construction paper to send a few thank you notes to our donors. Thank you again! Please know we appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1757643429434,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9379529/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LoForti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2648410_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594399658511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-loforti"},{"teacherId":2648410,"projectId":9286035,"letterContent":"The kids are so excited when they get to use the flex space table. It's always the first place chosen when we're splitting up for team or group activities. According to the kids, It's a \"cool\" place to do everything from centers and math games to word cards with a big buddy or a quiet place for art. It's a \"special treat\" to sit in our flex space chairs as well which are also from Donors Choose. The class and I are so lucky and thankful to be a part of such a generous community. Thank you for your willingness to give. Happy students and teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1747403119311,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learning/9286035/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LoForti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2648410_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594399658511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-loforti"},{"teacherId":2648410,"projectId":9273236,"letterContent":"We're off to a great start with our first 10 days of school. The class was so happy when our new rug was delivered and delighted to know that they'd be the first to use it. The first few days they loved to slide their hands across it feeling the softness. We use it every day for a myriad of purposes. The picture shows their favorite use which is some building with STEAM Materials that were also made possible by DonorsChoose. Thank you so much for your generosity. The kids and I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746909267668,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9273236/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LoForti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2648410_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594399658511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-loforti"},{"teacherId":2648410,"projectId":8964076,"letterContent":"The kids were absolutely delighted when we unveiled the chairs. At first sight they liked the colors and quickly decided the blue ones were the best. Then they started thinking of all of the ways and places they could use them. \r\n\r\nIt was actually really cute, the first day the chairs were used in the reading corner, on the rainbow rug, under a few desks (that was interesting- kids can be so silly), in rows, circles, groups. They literally thought of everything they could. 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