{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sharpe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10343345,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful impact on our Girls on the Run participants by providing them with running leggings that help them stay warm, comfortable, and confident during practices. As the weather becomes cooler, the girls can now focus on running, participating in team-building activities, and working toward their goals without being distracted by uncomfortable or inappropriate clothing. Having proper athletic wear has helped every girl feel prepared, included, and ready to give her best effort.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our girls are able to fully participate in a program that teaches much more than running. Girls on the Run helps them develop confidence, perseverance, teamwork, healthy habits, and strong friendships while preparing for their celebratory 5K. Your support has removed an important barrier for our participants and has helped them feel supported both physically and emotionally. Thank you for investing in our girls and helping them discover just how strong, capable, and confident they can be!","fullyFundedDate":1786394957416,"projectUrl":"project/leggings-for-every-girls-on-the-run-star/10343345/","projectTitle":"Leggings for Every Girls on the Run Star","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3973903,"projectId":9968120,"letterContent":"Giving each student their own recorder transforms music class from a once‑a‑week experience into a daily opportunity for creativity and skill‑building. When students can take their instruments home, they practice more often, build confidence, and begin to see themselves as real musicians. This sense of ownership is powerful—students take pride in caring for their recorder, mastering new notes, and sharing their progress with family.\r\n\r\nWhen my students found out that they were going to get their own recorders to take home and keep, they were extremely excited. It is the right of passage in late elementary school to learn to play \"Hot Cross Buns\" on the recorder. I still have my old 45-year-old recorder from when I learned the recorder in school.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that every child, regardless of background, has access to an instrument they can keep. This levels the playing field, strengthens fine‑motor skills, improves focus, and deepens understanding of rhythm and melody. Most importantly, it gives students a joyful, hands‑on way to express themselves. By donating, you're helping create lifelong lovers of music and giving children a tool that encourages discipline, creativity, and excitement every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778121739346,"projectUrl":"project/recorders-for-my-kids/9968120/","projectTitle":"Recorders for My Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3973903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495739643568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hans"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10343419,"letterContent":"Having the proper winter gear will allow every girl to continue participating, regardless of her family's ability to provide cold weather items. Our girls will be able to keep running, building endurance, encouraging their teammates, and preparing for their end of season 5K.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project will help our girls continue building confidence, perseverance, teamwork, and healthy habits throughout the colder months. Thanks to our generous donors, our Girls on the Run participants will be able to stay warm, active, and confident with every stride!","fullyFundedDate":1785168894415,"projectUrl":"project/winter-gear-for-girls-on-the-run/10343419/","projectTitle":"Winter Gear for Girls on the Run","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10339687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our Running Strong, Supported, and Confident! project for Girls on the Run. Because of your generosity, our girls will have access to sports bras that provide the comfort and support they need to fully participate in practices, workouts, and their celebratory 5K. Having appropriate athletic apparel will allow our participants to focus on running, building endurance, developing healthy habits, and enjoying time with their teammates without unnecessary discomfort or distractions. More importantly, your support helps our girls feel prepared, included, valued, and confident during an important stage in their growth. You have provided much more than athletic clothing you have helped create an environment where our girls can believe in themselves, take on new challenges, and discover just how strong and capable they truly are. Thank you for investing in our Girls on the Run participants and for cheering them on every step of the way!","fullyFundedDate":1782582177153,"projectUrl":"project/running-strong-supported-and-confident/10339687/","projectTitle":"Running Strong, Supported, and Confident!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10338132,"letterContent":"Our \"Girls on the Run: Strong, Confident, and Ready\" project made a meaningful difference for our girls. Thanks to the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters, our participants received running shorts that helped them feel comfortable, confident, and prepared for practices, team activities, and their end-of-season 5K.\r\n\r\nHaving proper athletic clothing allowed our girls to move freely and focus on building endurance, teamwork, perseverance, and healthy habits without worrying about discomfort. The shorts also helped create a sense of belonging and made sure every girl had what she needed to fully participate, regardless of her family's financial circumstances.\r\n\r\nMore than just running gear, these shorts helped our girls feel supported, included, and proud to be part of the team. Thank you for helping our Girls on the Run participants grow stronger, believe in themselves, and take every step with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1785168893539,"projectUrl":"project/girls-on-the-run-strong-confident-and/10338132/","projectTitle":"Girls on the Run: Strong, Confident, and Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10338189,"letterContent":"Our \"Confidence in Every Stride\" project made a wonderful impact on our Girls on the Run participants. Thanks to the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters, our girls received running shorts that helped them feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to participate fully in practices, workouts, games, and team-building activities.\r\n\r\nHaving proper athletic clothing allowed our girls to move freely and stay focused on the lessons and activities instead of worrying about whether they had the right clothing for running. The shorts helped remove a barrier for students whose families may not have the resources to purchase athletic wear, making sure every girl felt included and ready to participate alongside her teammates.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I was able to focus more of our practice time on teaching healthy habits, goal setting, teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of staying physically active. Our girls worked hard to improve their endurance while encouraging one another and discovering that they are capable of accomplishing challenging goals.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project went far beyond providing a pair of running shorts. Having the proper gear helped our students feel valued, prepared, and proud to be part of Girls on the Run. With every practice and every stride, they continued building the confidence they needed as they worked toward completing their celebratory 5K.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who supported \"Confidence in Every Stride\". Your generosity helped give our girls the opportunity to run comfortably, dream bigger, support one another, and discover just how strong they can be. You truly helped put \"Confidence in Every Stride!\"","fullyFundedDate":1786394956530,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-every-stride/10338189/","projectTitle":"Confidence in Every Stride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10336508,"letterContent":"Our \"Every Step Counts: Socks for Girls on the Run\" project made a meaningful difference for our Girls on the Run participants. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, each girl received quality athletic socks that helped her feel comfortable, prepared, and confident during practices and physical activities.\r\n\r\nHaving proper athletic socks may seem like a small thing, but for our runners, they made a big impact. The socks provided cushioning and comfort while helping protect their feet from blisters and soreness. Instead of worrying about uncomfortable feet, our girls were able to focus on running, participating in team activities, setting goals, and encouraging one another.\r\n\r\nThese materials also helped ensure that every girl could participate fully, regardless of her family's financial situation. Having the proper athletic gear helped our students feel included and valued as members of the team. They were excited to receive their new socks and proud to wear them during our twice-weekly practices as they worked toward completing their celebratory 5K.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our girls were able to focus on much more than running. They continued developing confidence, perseverance, teamwork, healthy habits, and the belief that they can accomplish challenging goals. With every practice and every mile, they learned that they are stronger than they think.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting **Every Step Counts: Socks for Girls on the Run** and for helping provide comfort for their feet and confidence for their journey. Your generosity helped our girls take each step feeling prepared, supported, and ready to cross the finish line with a smile!","fullyFundedDate":1783133426412,"projectUrl":"project/every-step-counts-socks-for-girls-on-th/10336508/","projectTitle":"Every Step Counts: Socks for Girls on the Run","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10320997,"letterContent":"Thank you to DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for helping fund our Running Strong With Shorts for Girls on the Run project. Your generosity provided our students with comfortable athletic shorts that allow them to run, stretch, exercise, and participate fully in practices and race-day activities.\r\n\r\nHaving proper athletic clothing helps our girls feel comfortable, confident, and included while they work on improving their endurance and fitness. More importantly, Girls on the Run helps our students build self-esteem, friendships, teamwork, perseverance, and healthy habits. Your support is helping remove barriers and giving our girls the confidence to stay active, reach their goals, and cross every finish line feeling strong and supported. We are truly grateful for the positive impact you have made on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1781544962128,"projectUrl":"project/running-strong-with-shorts-for-girls-on/10320997/","projectTitle":"Running Strong With Shorts for Girls on the Run","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10209935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring our **Small Supplies, Big Impact: Pencils & Cases for P.E. Success** project to life. Because of your kindness, our students now have the tools they need to fully participate in both the physical and academic sides of P.E.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of pencils and durable pencil cases, students are better prepared to track their progress, set personal fitness goals, complete reflections, and participate in written activities that connect to health and wellness. These simple supplies have helped reduce lost learning time and made it easier for students to stay organized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe pencil cases have also been incredibly helpful during fast-paced transitions in the gym by keeping materials accessible and easy to manage. This has allowed our class to stay focused and maximize instructional time.\r\n\r\nWhile pencils and cases may seem small, they have made a big impact. Students are building responsibility, independence, confidence, and ownership of their learning. Because of your support, our classroom is better equipped to help students grow both physically and academically.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in resources that support their success. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778261991791,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact-pencils-ca/10209935/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact: Pencils & Cases for P.E. Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10165253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring our **Keeping Learning in Motion with Paper and Lamination** project to life. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to the essential materials needed to create a more engaging, organized, and hands-on learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of copy paper and laminating supplies, I am able to create meaningful resources that support student learning every day. From worksheets and station activities to task cards, visual supports, and interactive games, these materials help make lessons more accessible, engaging, and tailored to the diverse needs of my learners.\r\n\r\nLaminating these resources has made an even bigger impact by allowing us to reuse materials throughout the year. Durable learning tools are especially helpful during small group instruction, centers, and independent practice, where students can actively interact with content in meaningful and hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nWhile paper and laminating sheets may seem like simple supplies, they play a huge role in supporting daily instruction and creating lasting learning opportunities. Because of your generosity, my classroom is better equipped to stay organized, creative, and focused on student success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in resources that help keep learning in motion. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778261992986,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-in-motion-with-paper-an/10165253/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning in Motion with Paper and Lamination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":3991173,"projectId":10165294,"letterContent":"Here's an impact letter you can send to your donors:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support in helping bring our **Fun Fridays** project to life! Because of your kindness, our students now have exciting opportunities to learn, create, and collaborate in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of magnetic tiles and LEGO building sets, our classroom has become a space where imagination and learning come together. During Fun Fridays, students are able to design creative structures, solve challenges, and work alongside their classmates to bring their ideas to life. These hands-on activities have quickly become something they eagerly look forward to each week.\r\n\r\nYour support is doing so much more than providing building materials—it is helping students develop important life skills. As they build and create, they are strengthening their critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and perseverance. They are learning how to plan, test ideas, make changes, and celebrate success through creativity and collaboration.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have helped create an engaging environment where learning feels fun, exciting, and meaningful. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom and helping students build confidence and skills that will benefit them far beyond Fun Fridays.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create opportunities that inspire creativity, exploration, and growth. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping us build something amazing together!","fullyFundedDate":1778262005844,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fridays-building-creativity-with-ma/10165294/","projectTitle":"Fun Fridays: Building Creativity With Magnetic Tiles & LEGO Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3991173_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599966968839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3991173"},{"teacherId":9068109,"projectId":10259003,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to use the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 to create review materials, film student programs for parents who are unable to attend and learn the basics of video production and editing. \r\n\r\nVideo production is storytelling, and being able to express themselves is both exciting and beneficial to the students. 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