{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Santee Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10665545,"projectId":10639585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our classroom. Since receiving our new resources the student have been able to learn more effectively and with greater ease. \r\n\r\nEvery morning we talk about the date and count how many days we have been at school. They love using the popsicle sticks and the place value chart to track the days. This ties so well into our current math unit. When they first saw the chart they were so excited to use, every morning I have so many students eager to help me count. \r\n\r\nWe also loved the laminating sheets! They help us create resources for every student that can stay with them and withstand the continuous practice our students need. For example, every student now has their own place value chart that they can write on. They also have alphabet tracers and guides to help them with letter formation. These hands on learning resources have changed the way students navigate challenging tasks and have reduced stress in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe task boxes are also a hit! My early finishers now have fun tasks to work on in the morning thanks to the materials you've given us. The students also use the colorful carpet dots everyday to line up for recess, lunch, and dismissal. They bright colors help them identify where to stand which is great. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, my students love the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1790183452362,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-organized-learning-space/10639585/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm & Organized Learning Space for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prasad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10665545"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10284249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our TK classroom through this project! Every child experiences the world differently, and having sensory tools available helps us meet our students' individual needs. These materials give our little learners more opportunities to calm their bodies, manage big feelings, explore through their senses, and find what helps them feel comfortable and ready to participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nAs a TK teacher, I want every child to feel safe, supported, and included in our classroom. These tools help me create a more welcoming environment where students can build self-regulation skills, develop independence, and engage in learning in ways that work best for them. I especially love being able to offer different options because what helps one child feel calm and focused may be different from what another child needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me support the whole child and for recognizing that children learn in different ways. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in helping our students feel understood, confident, and ready to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788464854479,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-brain-sensory-tools-fo/10284249/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Brain: Sensory Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10688738,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this special project possible! \"I Wish You More\" is such a meaningful book, and my hope is for each child to have a special keepsake to remember their time in TK. At the end of the school year, families will have the opportunity to write their own wishes and heartfelt messages inside their child's book, creating a collection of love, encouragement, and memories for them to look back on as they grow.\r\n\r\nWhile reading is a daily part of our classroom, this project is about something even more special: celebrating how much our students have grown and giving them something meaningful to take with them as they move on to kindergarten. These children have spent the year learning, making friends, discovering new things, and becoming more independent. I want each of them to leave TK with a reminder of this important chapter in their lives and the people who supported them along the way.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create this special tradition for our little learners and their families. Your generosity is helping us give each child a gift that goes beyond the classroom and can be treasured for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1790806759989,"projectUrl":"project/wishes-for-our-tk-graduates/10688738/","projectTitle":"Wishes for Our TK Graduates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10284212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our little learners score big in play! My TK students were so excited to see our new soccer goals and cornhole sets. These materials have given us even more ways to get moving, have fun, and learn together!\r\n\r\nWe are using our new resources during outdoor play, where students get to practice kicking, aiming, taking turns, and cheering each other on. What may look like simple play is actually helping our little learners build important skills, including hand-eye coordination, balance, patience, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We are also practicing how to handle big feelings, celebrate our friends' successes, and keep trying when something is challenging.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of being a TK teacher is watching children who are still learning how to play together begin to encourage one another and feel proud of their accomplishments. These activities give students opportunities to build confidence, develop friendships, and feel included, regardless of their individual abilities.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue incorporating these materials into our outdoor play routines, helping students strengthen their physical skills while learning how to work together, follow simple rules, and be good sports. Thank you for making these joyful learning experiences possible for our youngest learners. Your generosity is helping us turn playtime into meaningful opportunities for growth!","fullyFundedDate":1786376804334,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-score-big-in-pla/10284212/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Score Big in Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10206667,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations towards wobble chairs! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use the wobble chairs daily during table activities, small-group instruction, and independent work time. Several of my students are sensory-seeking and benefit from movement while learning. Before having these chairs, some students struggled to remain seated and focused during activities such as writing, drawing, and completing fine motor tasks. Now, they can safely move while staying engaged in the lesson.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when the chairs arrived. My students were eager to try them out and quickly noticed how different they felt from traditional classroom chairs. It has been wonderful to see students who previously had difficulty staying engaged participate more successfully during learning activities and remain focused for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where all learners have the tools they need to succeed. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1778505730933,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-to-focus-wobble-chairs-for-activ/10206667/","projectTitle":"Wiggle to Focus: Wobble Chairs for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":106093,"projectId":10250448,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom! My 11 TK/K students were filled with excitement and curiosity when the sensory table and calming tools arrived. Many of my students immediately gathered around the sand and water table, eager to scoop, pour, and explore the different textures together. What may look like simple play is actually helping them build critical skills such as communication, fine motor development, sharing, and cooperative interaction. One especially memorable moment was watching a student who often struggles with peer interaction engage side-by-side with classmates during sensory play while practicing turn-taking and requesting items appropriately.\r\n\r\nThe calming corner tools have also become an essential part of our daily classroom routine. Several students now independently choose to use the weighted blankets, calming books, or quiet space when they begin feeling overwhelmed. These supports have helped students regulate their emotions more successfully and return to learning feeling calm and ready to participate. Since introducing these resources, we have seen improvements in focus, smoother transitions, and a reduction in behaviors related to frustration or sensory overload. It has been wonderful to watch students gain confidence and independence as they learn healthy ways to self-soothe and manage their emotions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep incorporating these materials into sensory centers, small group activities, and social-emotional learning lessons. Our next steps include expanding structured sensory play opportunities that encourage communication, cooperative learning, and problem-solving with peers. These resources are helping create a classroom environment where all students can feel safe, supported, and successful. Thank you for believing in my students and helping provide tools that allow them to fully access learning in meaningful and equitable ways. Your generosity has truly impacted our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778505730122,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-stay-calm-focused/10250448/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Stay Calm, Focused, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/106093"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10225071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. Because of your generosity, my students have been able to explore gardening through hands-on learning, creativity, and outdoor play.\r\n\r\nThe students especially loved using the pendants to decorate and beautify our garden space. They were so proud to see their creations hanging throughout the garden, making it feel colorful, welcoming, and truly their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such meaningful learning experiences and joyful memories for my students. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Åberg","fullyFundedDate":1778213722065,"projectUrl":"project/planting-seeds-for-curious-minds/10225071/","projectTitle":"Planting Seeds for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10172749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. Your generosity is helping create a classroom filled with creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning opportunities for my students. Because of your kindness, they will have access to materials that strengthen fine motor skills, encourage imagination, and build confidence through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in our students and helping make this project possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact far beyond the classroom walls. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1778505720564,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-art-play/10172749/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Art & Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10134412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project! It's made a a meaningful impact on my students' learning by making our outdoor space more organized, accessible, and intentional for daily exploration and play. With the storage tools, students are able to independently find, use, and put away materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I am able to spend less time managing equipment and more time facilitating hands-on learning experiences, movement, and social-emotional growth outdoors.\r\n\r\nYou are the best.","fullyFundedDate":1777987466130,"projectUrl":"project/organized-tools-for-outdoor-learning-adv/10134412/","projectTitle":"Organized Tools for Outdoor Learning Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10175469,"letterContent":"This project has definitely brought on the waterworks here in my classroom. Parents were so touched to be able to commemorate their child's special moment by writing heartfelt notes in these books. It means so much knowing their child will one day look back on these messages and cherish them forever.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this will be their very first graduation celebration and a memory they will carry with them for years to come. Thank you for helping me remind them that they are seen, celebrated, and capable of wonderful things.","fullyFundedDate":1777908001017,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-tiny-graduates/10175469/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Tiny Graduates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10194957,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to everyone who has supported my project. Your generosity is helping create a magical outdoor learning space where my TK students can explore, create, imagine, and learn through hands-on play in nature.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are scooping, pouring, mixing, measuring, storytelling, collaborating, and building important social-emotional and academic skills through open-ended outdoor experiences. Watching children learn through curiosity and joyful play is one of the greatest gifts, and your support is making that possible for our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their childhood wonder, creativity, and growth. Your generosity truly means the world to us. 💚","fullyFundedDate":1776816638762,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-mud-kitchen-learning-through-na/10194957/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Mud Kitchen: Learning Through Nature Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Åberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3419261_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488647119129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aberg"},{"teacherId":3419261,"projectId":10064294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of two indoor rugs for our classroom library and dramatic play area. These rugs have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom, especially because they are much more durable than the ones we previously had.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom library, the rug helps define the space and keeps the area neat and organized. Students use this area during independent reading time, and the rug helps create a clear boundary that supports our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nThe rug in our dramatic play area has been especially helpful as well. This space sees a lot of movement and activity throughout the day, and the new rug has held up well to constant use. It provides a reliable surface for students as they engage in imaginative play and interact with one another.\r\n\r\nWhen the rugs were first introduced, students were excited to see the updated spaces and immediately noticed the difference from our old rugs. It was an easy transition, and they quickly began using the areas as part of their daily routines.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, these rugs will support our everyday classroom activities by keeping spaces clearly defined and easier to manage. Having durable materials like these makes a big difference in maintaining a functional learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support. 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