{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Seneca East Local Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10353991,"projectId":10737925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 5th grade math classroom! Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to provide additional flexible seating options that allow students to move freely around the room and choose comfortable spaces where they can learn and work together. These seating options along with the new clipboards and whiteboards, give students more freedom and flexibility in how they learn.\r\n\r\nDuring math lessons, students often work in small groups, solve problems together, and share their thinking with classmates. Having your donation allows them to find a space where they feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. I believe that when students feel comfortable in their learning environment, they are more confident, engaged, and willing to take on challenges!\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide classroom seating. It has helped me create a space where students feel valued, supported, and excited to learn. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in our students and their education. Your generosity will continue to make a positive impact throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our 5th grade math classroom a more comfortable, flexible, and enjoyable place to learn. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1792453135534,"projectUrl":"project/learning-around-the-room/10737925/","projectTitle":"Learning Around the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353991_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777293637237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353991"},{"teacherId":10353553,"projectId":10757242,"letterContent":"We just received all our new classroom supplies and already they are being put to amazing use. Students have already spent this morning spread across our new rug to work on long division math problems in groups. This is such a hard skill to master and being able to spread out and move around has given them such a comfortable and flexible environment to do this in. \r\n\r\nWhen we first received the package there was so much excitement in our classroom. Students couldn't wait to open up the rug and see the design. The headphones were also immediately used so that students who struggle with the morning noise of starting our day were able to stay calm and focus on their morning tasks. It made our classroom run so much smoother and more enjoyable for everyone as they all had what they needed in order to be successful. \r\n\r\nI am not sure where the next steps from here go but would like to utilize a project that would reach out and benefit more students than just my classroom. This may be working on something like playground balls that are so desperately needed. Or newer science equipment that will allow for more hands-on learning. I am so grateful for the support of donors through this program. They have helped to make my classroom a comfortable place where all feel they can come and learn and be safe!","fullyFundedDate":1793389459583,"projectUrl":"project/small-room-big-dreams/10757242/","projectTitle":"Small Room Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aichholz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353553_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765402237170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353553"},{"teacherId":10656969,"projectId":10745026,"letterContent":"Improved classroom lighting has had a positive impact on my fifth-grade students by creating a brighter, more comfortable, and welcoming learning environment. Natural, softer lighting is helping my students feel more relaxed, stay focused, and remain engaged during lessons and independent work. Reducing harsh fluorescent lighting and glare is making reading, writing, and completing assignments more comfortable while creating a calmer atmosphere with fewer distractions.\r\n\r\nFor fifth graders, who spend much of their day learning, collaborating, and completing activities, comfortable lighting is helping create a space where they feel energized, motivated, and ready to learn. Ultimately, better classroom lighting supports student comfort, concentration, participation, and overall academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity in helping this project come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1792286179973,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-to-learning/10745026/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sturgill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10656969_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788887968512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robbyne-sturgill"},{"teacherId":10348986,"projectId":10736190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom ice machine possible! My students were so excited to see this new addition to our classroom. Having an ice machine may seem like a small thing, but it makes a big difference throughout our school day. Students can easily get ice to add to their water bottles, helping them stay hydrated, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for thinking of our students. Your support helps make our classroom a better place and provides little extras that make a big impact on our daily routines. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom an even more enjoyable place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1791915028593,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-ice-a-big-difference-supporti/10736190/","projectTitle":"A Little Ice, A Big Difference: Supporting Teachers and Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kidwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10348986_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776693412400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10348986"},{"teacherId":1520352,"projectId":10745972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my classroom. With the funds that you donated, I was able to get a nice rug for the reading corner of my classroom. The rug arrived yesterday and I eagerly put it out soon after receiving it. My students were so excited to see this new space and are already enjoying using this space to read books, practice flash cards, and work with partners throughout the day. This rug makes my reading corner feel so much more comfy and inviting than it had before. I know students for years to come will enjoy grabbing a book and reading it in this space. Thank you again for your generosity, it is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1792585735115,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfy-with-a-good-book/10745972/","projectTitle":"Get Comfy With a Good Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bozo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1520352"},{"teacherId":2395057,"projectId":10678915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of footballs, volleyballs, and jump ropes for our elementary students to use during recess! Your kindness has provided our students with new opportunities to play, stay active, and make lasting memories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nRecess is an important part of the school day. It gives students a chance to take a break from academic learning, get moving, build friendships, and develop important social skills. With the addition of this equipment, students have more opportunities to participate in activities they enjoy, try something new, and discover new interests.\r\n\r\nThe footballs and volleyballs encourage teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship, while the jump ropes help students develop coordination, balance, and perseverance. Whether students are organizing a friendly game, practicing a new skill, or simply laughing and playing together, these resources help make recess a positive and engaging experience for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour donation is about more than sports equipment. It is an investment in our students' physical health, social development, and happiness. You are helping create opportunities for children to build confidence, learn to work together, include others, and enjoy the benefits of being active.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for recognizing the importance of play in a child's education. Your contribution will make a difference throughout the school year as students use this equipment to learn, grow, and have fun together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make recess an even more exciting and meaningful part of our students' day!","fullyFundedDate":1790801980322,"projectUrl":"project/touching-grass-a-project-to-get-kids-m/10678915/","projectTitle":"Touching Grass - A Project to Get Kids Moving Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2395057_orig.jpg?crop=966,966,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770309925710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2395057"},{"teacherId":10656969,"projectId":10611020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of comfortable stools for our fifth-grade classroom! Your kindness will make a real difference in our students' daily learning experience. Having comfortable seating gives students a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and explore new ideas in science and social studies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows our students that people in their community care about their education and success. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom an even better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1790801980474,"projectUrl":"project/smart-seats-creating-a-better-learning/10611020/","projectTitle":"Smart Seats: Creating a Better Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sturgill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10656969_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788887968512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robbyne-sturgill"},{"teacherId":10656969,"projectId":10610344,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity in donating the futon and soft rugs to my fifth grade classroom. My three science and social studies classes absolutely love them! They were so excited when they first came and I have really seen a difference in them taking care of the classroom and materials. They know that it is new and they appreciate it's value. \r\nWhen the materials first arrived, they couldn't contain their excitement. They were anxious to see how they would change the classroom appearance and dynamics. One of my classes is pretty noisy and it makes it difficult for some students in the class to focus. The futon and soft rug space is an incentive for the students to work quietly and focus. \r\nYour thoughtfulness was very much appreciated by myself and my students were amazed that someone would be kind enough to donate items to us to make school a better place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1790801980411,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-classroom-leads-to-a-learning/10610344/","projectTitle":"Comfy Classroom Leads to A+ Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sturgill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10656969_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788887968512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robbyne-sturgill"},{"teacherId":1520352,"projectId":10369665,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to our 2nd grade classroom. Your monetary donation provided my students with a new rug for our classroom. We use this rug every day, multiple times a day. I often teach lessons and have students come down to the rug for a more comfortable and casual way of learning, rather than being in their desks for long periods of time. We also use this rug as students are reading silently on their own. Many choose to lay down with a good book to enjoy for a few minutes. Not only have we been using the rug for these reasons, but it has also made our classroom feel so much more homey. It's always better to learn in an environment that feels cozy! Thank you again for your generosity, it is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1783969428177,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-cozy-classroom/10369665/","projectTitle":"Comfy, Cozy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bozo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1520352"},{"teacherId":10348986,"projectId":10607679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! My students have been so excited to use their new hands-on learning resources during small-group instruction. The phonics materials have given us fun, interactive ways to practice important reading skills, while the Power Pen kits provide an engaging way for students to build their reading and math skills independently.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials! They were eager to explore everything and immediately started asking when they would get to use them. It has been wonderful to see their excitement turn into meaningful learning and practice.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons, we will keep using these resources during small groups, intervention, and independent practice. These materials are helping me meet students where they are and provide extra practice in a way that feels fun rather than like extra work. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1789594087853,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-growth/10607679/","projectTitle":"Small Groups, Big Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kidwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10348986_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776693412400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10348986"},{"teacherId":10353991,"projectId":10552268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of math games to our 5th grade classroom! These hands-on games have already made a wonderful impact on our students and have brought so much excitement to learning math.\r\n\r\nThe games give students an opportunity to practice important math skills while also developing teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and sportsmanship. Whether they are working together during math stations or enjoying a game during study hall, our students are learning, collaborating, and having fun!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping make math more engaging and enjoyable for our students. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1788731842435,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-math-on/10552268/","projectTitle":"Game On, Math On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353991_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777293637237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353991"},{"teacherId":10353991,"projectId":10221589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of stools to our 5th grade classroom! These stools have already made such a positive impact on our students. They provide students with flexible seating options that help them feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOur students especially enjoy having the choice to move around and find a seating option that works best for them during independent work, math stations, and collaborative activities. Your generosity has helped create a more engaging and student-centered classroom environment where students can learn in a way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a welcoming and supportive place to learn. 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