{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandy Hook Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5475459,"projectId":9399334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom create new literacy stations! My students love book and love their station time so this addition to our classroom was perfect! Students now have the ability to listen to some of their favorite stories and read along! They are becoming super star readers thanks to your help! \r\n\r\nNot only is this project impacting students now, but will impact then all year long and for years to come. With several different series of books to use, students have a lot of possibilities to continue to grow their reading through hearing new stories. Hopefully in the future I will be able to continue to purchase books and cards to grow our collection even more! Thanks again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1755713687552,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-my-kindergarteners-enhance-t/9399334/","projectTitle":"Please Help My Kindergarteners Enhance Their Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Britton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5475459_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x335,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749166239573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/devinbritton"},{"teacherId":10055576,"projectId":9411857,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom feels more like a home than ever before! The two new rugs have completely transformed our learning space into a comfortable, inviting area where students love to gather, learn, and share ideas.\r\n\r\nWe use the rugs every single day. They've become the heart of our classroom — a place where we start our mornings together for community meetings, dive into read-alouds, and collaborate on group projects. One of my favorite moments was the day the rugs arrived. As soon as we rolled them out, my students cheered and immediately sat down, stretching out and saying things like, \"It's so soft!\" and \"Can we do all our lessons here now?\" Their excitement reminded me how much a warm, welcoming space can mean to young learners.\r\n\r\nRecently, during our partner work, students used the rugs as their collaborative zone. They worked in small groups, reading together and sharing their ideas while seated comfortably in a space that truly encourages teamwork and focus. The rugs have helped foster a stronger sense of community and calm in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue to use our new rugs as a gathering space for upcoming lessons — from small-group discussions to mindfulness activities and creative projects. The students now see this area as their space — a spot for curiosity, comfort, and connection.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create such a warm and welcoming environment. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1759178048083,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-classroom-rug/9411857/","projectTitle":"A New Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weddle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10055576_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749770182443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055576"},{"teacherId":10082575,"projectId":9473273,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see their 5th grade classroom! Parents even said it seemed like a comfortable and fun learning environment. The students are using the pencils, crayons, markers, and colored pencils to complete art projects and worksheets for language arts and history. The historian quotes and maps are placing a foundation of history in our classroom. I read them the inspirational quotes daily to motivate them. Also, the language arts posters are a great asset to our room. The student use them every day when they are writing. We have been using the Clorox wipes to keep our room free from germs. The students use these everyday to ensure our class is clean. We have enough wipes to last us the whole year. I am very grateful for the rolling desk chair, keyboard, and mouse for my teacher space. We also have created a routine of using the hall passes everyday and they have made our room run smoothly as students go to and from places. My students love the many books that have been purchased for them. They have been asking for extra reading time because they are hooked on the new books. Especially the book series's. We can never have enough expo markers, and we have the perfect amount to last us the year. We wouldn't have been able to do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1753067393721,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/9473273/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up For Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082575"},{"teacherId":261687,"projectId":9030496,"letterContent":"This project provided our STEM lab with the coolest mechanical type boards I have ever seen. While these were purchased for the younger students, I have older students begging to use them as well.\r\n\r\nThe students love using the boards and shouts of excitement can be heard across the room. Many students have never experienced how a screw turns in and out, they do not know about latches and locks.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students are given something to explore that has them thinking differently and trying more than once or twice before asking for help.\r\n\r\nAfter a brief introduction, students are ready to work with the boards on their own and help teach each other about how things work.\r\n\r\nOne surprise, an autistic friend that has a hard time getting ready for the end of the day has come in to use the boards to help calm down before heading to the bus.\r\n\r\nYou have touched lives with your donation and sometimes there are surprising ways that learning happens.\r\n\r\nBlessings to you-\r\n\r\nMrs. Ashley","fullyFundedDate":1739471152376,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-curiosity-hands-on-stem-expl/9030496/","projectTitle":"\"Unlocking Curiosity: Hands-On STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp261687_orig.png?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725382388605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/261687"},{"teacherId":261687,"projectId":8734182,"letterContent":"If you could have been here to see the excitement and hear the sounds of joy, you would have known without mere words, the impact of this project! You have funded the most impactful days of our STEM year.\r\n\r\nStudents entered the room to see lab coats, safety glasses, plastic (for safety) beakers, flasks and cylinders. They saw their teacher (me) dressed as a scientist and were shocked as they put on lab coats for the very first time. They asked big questions and learned what scientists do.\r\n\r\nHow can I thank you in words? I will pay this forward and I will forever take with me in my teaching memories, moments like these.\r\n\r\nThis sparked energy, conversations, and most importantly dreams of a career in science.","fullyFundedDate":1735655712925,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-future-scientists/8734182/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp261687_orig.png?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725382388605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/261687"},{"teacherId":5387294,"projectId":8943550,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of this second-grade Teacher's heart! My students and I have enjoyed all of the equipment and flexible seating for a couple of months. It is a great outlet for their high energy. After exercise, they are ready to refocus on literacy learning. \r\n\r\nI will never forget the very first time we had an exercise break. Every student was involved in some type of exercise. Afterward, the students came to the carpet for a literacy lesson which included a lengthy read-aloud. I'll admit, I was somewhat dreading having to read this book because my students had struggled to sit and attend for even brief amounts of time. However, on this day, my students sat and listened to the entire book and lesson. You could have heard a pin drop while I was reading! I was honestly astounded! Over the next 6-8 weeks attention and focus leveled out some, but still remained better than before we started the exercise program. I have been able to help my students improve their literacy learning and increase their love of literacy. \r\nWe continue to use the equipment daily and still love it every single time. I am so grateful for all of your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1733245264283,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-move-our-bodies-and-bra/8943550/","projectTitle":"Learning on the Move: Our Bodies and Brains Work Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goode","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5387294_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724983246102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5387294"},{"teacherId":9230677,"projectId":8733939,"letterContent":"The new ukuleles I receive due to your wonderful donations are being used for my ukulele unit. During 4th and 5th grade students are able to learn how to play the ukulele; 4th grade learns beginner basics and fundamentals while 5th grade learns more advanced material and plays to today's hit songs.\r\n\r\nOnce my ukuleles all arrived, I was able to start placing them on the wall. 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