{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shelley Berkley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349734,"projectId":9997760,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! The fidgets and sensory tools immediately brought smiles to their faces, and many students were eager to explore how they could use them during independent work. The lap desks were also a huge hit because students loved having a flexible and comfortable workspace, and the binders and folders made them feel more prepared and organized.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources every day in our classroom. Students use the fidgets and sensory toys during lessons, reading groups, writing time, and test practice to help them stay calm, focused, and engaged. The lap desks are being used during lessons and independent work time. The binders and folders are helping students keep track of important assignments, classwork, and study materials so they can be more independent and prepared for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in both their daily learning and their long-term academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768152410243,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-fun-and-flexible-learn/9997760/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus, Fun, and Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stebbings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349734_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x155,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698965782329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349734"},{"teacherId":6069003,"projectId":10017356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make classroom rewards possible for my kindergarten students. I'm truly grateful for every donor who chose to support our classroom—your kindness has meant more than materials. It has made a real difference in how my students feel about learning and how proud they are of themselves each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I've been able to recognize students' effort with meaningful classroom rewards. These rewards help create a positive routine where students know that their hard work matters. When students see that their best attempts are celebrated, they become more motivated, more focused, and more eager to participate.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, every day is filled with new learning and new challenges. Your support has helped my students stay excited and hopeful, even when something feels difficult. I've watched them build confidence, try again when they make mistakes, and take pride in doing their very best. The atmosphere in our classroom is encouraging and lively—students are working hard because they feel supported, appreciated, and capable.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your donation is helping lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning—one motivated classroom at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1768725462250,"projectUrl":"project/being-rewarded-for-the-love-of-learning/10017356/","projectTitle":"Being Rewarded for the Love of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khemvisay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6069003_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y538&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752790719762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-khemvisay"},{"teacherId":8143016,"projectId":9989637,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my fourth grade classroom. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students truly makes a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided have already had a wonderful impact. The students were especially excited about the math manipulatives, which have helped bring important concepts to life in a hands-on and engaging way. Additionally, the books you donated have sparked enthusiasm for reading and provided valuable opportunities for students to grow as learners. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to experience learning in a more interactive, meaningful and enjoyable way. Your support not only enhances their education, but also shows them that they are people who believe in their success. Thank you again for your thoughtful contributions and for making a positive difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768149619003,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fourth-grade-fun-and-learning/9989637/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fourth Grade Fun and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Devine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143016"},{"teacherId":5649062,"projectId":10002781,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my first grade readers now have access to high-interest books at their specific reading levels. The impact was immediate as our class library is now the most popular spot in the room! I have witnessed reluctant readers become engaged, excitedly exploring different characters and storylines.\r\nThese books have helped my students improve their fluency and confidence.\r\nThank you for having a great appreciation for education and for taking the time to invest in my class. You have truly made a difference in their literacy journey.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nJennifer DiPalma","fullyFundedDate":1769031909041,"projectUrl":"project/books-wantedworn-books-are-retiring/10002781/","projectTitle":"Books Wanted...Worn Books are Retiring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiPalma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5649062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533782305186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5649062"},{"teacherId":8990230,"projectId":10025727,"letterContent":"My students have been putting all of the equipment from the DonorsChoose project to great use. Through different activities and games, they are building teamwork while challenging themselves to problem-solve and collaborate with one another. We even took a short break from our football unit to focus on creating positive roles within our class and making sure everyone contributes to a fun and safe environment during PE.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited when they saw the new parachute. They knew our previous one had ripped, so having a new one to use brought a lot of smiles and energy to class. The volleyballs and tetherballs have also been a big hit during recess. Several students had been asking for volleyballs for quite some time, so when they saw them available they were absolutely thrilled. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide equipment that keeps students active, engaged, and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for all the equipment and cannot wait to use the scooters, jump-ropes, and more!","fullyFundedDate":1768673803017,"projectUrl":"project/favorite-pe-equipment/10025727/","projectTitle":"Favorite PE Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8990230_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698983144106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8990230"},{"teacherId":8142913,"projectId":9989603,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to all of the generous supporters who helped bring new life to my classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a brand-new set of the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. These stories have already sparked excitement and encouraged even reluctant readers to pick up a book and engage with reading in a meaningful way. Your support has truly made a difference in fostering a love of literacy in my classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the books, the colored paper and cardstock you provided have allowed me to better organize my materials and create interactive, hands-on activities for my students. These resources have transformed the way I present lessons, making them more engaging, creative, and accessible for all learners. \r\n\r\nI am also deeply appreciative of the new ergonomic chair. Previously, I was working from a broken chair, which made it difficult to stay comfortable and focused throughout the day. Now, I am able to plan, teach, and support my students without distraction or discomfort. Your generosity has not only improved my classroom environment but has also helped me be a more effective teacher. Thank you for investing in both my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1768070227030,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-glow-up/9989603/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Glow-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzzetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8142913_orig.png?crop=501,501,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647120016877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142913"},{"teacherId":10402806,"projectId":10012618,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project, \"Calm, Organized, Ready-to-Learn.\" My second graders are some of the brightest and sweetest students I know, but they each come to school with unique learning styles and support needs. When the boxes arrived, we were excited each day! One student immediately reached for the new noise-cancelling headphones for a loud assembly and was able to enjoy it more with his classmates because of this. Seeing my students realize that they now have tools designed specifically for how their \"every brain\" works was a powerful moment for our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources was felt the very same day we unboxed them. During our independent writing time, several students chose to use the flexible lap desks to find a comfortable spot on the carpet, staying completely engaged in their writing rather than sitting and choosing not to work at their traditional desks. The new storage carts and bins have also transformed our transitions; because everything has a clear place, my students are becoming much more independent and spending less time waiting and more time learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these supplies will be essential for our upcoming literacy centers. We'll be using the markers, sticky notes, and laminating pouches to create durable vocabulary stations and to help students annotate their texts during small-group instruction. Thank you for investing in my students and helping our learning days stay top-notch!","fullyFundedDate":1768531059666,"projectUrl":"project/calm-organized-ready-to-learn-tools-f/10012618/","projectTitle":"Calm, Organized, Ready-to-Learn: Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lobosco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10402806_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768255265342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402806"},{"teacherId":8128109,"projectId":9989542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classes educational goals. Your contribution made it possible for our class to restock the classroom library with new leveled AR reading books for our fourth-grade classroom. With the help of your support, my students will have enough reading material to keep them active and engaged with reading for the entire school year. This new engagement in reading will help to instill a love of reading in my students for many years to come. \r\n\r\nThe books that my class received from this project are an incredible blessing. These students are now able to select books at their own level from a wide variety of high-interest materials. Our class's AR goals are now consistently being met, and the students' reading levels are showing incredible growth. Along with the growth in reading, this exposure to new text and a variety of authors is also improving the class's writing skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768099603084,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-reading-adventures/9989542/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Reading Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hedrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128109"},{"teacherId":7450783,"projectId":8013808,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the resources they need to learn, explore, and focus in ways that weren't possible before. The folding stadium seats have been a game-changer—students can choose a comfortable spot around the classroom to work independently or in small groups. I've noticed that they stay more focused and engaged, and behavior during independent work time has improved significantly.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the noise-canceling headphones, their faces lit up with excitement! Some students who are sensitive to sound now have a quiet space to concentrate, and they feel more confident participating in lessons without distractions. The magnetic whiteboards, desk dividers, and organizational tools have also helped make learning more interactive and hands-on. For example, during a math lesson, students used the magnetic number lines to solve problems on the board, which made abstract concepts easier to understand and more fun.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to continue using these resources to support upcoming lessons and projects. Students are eager to use the laminated cards and labels for reading and writing centers, and the whiteboard easel will be used for collaborative group work. Thanks to your generosity, my classroom is now more organized, engaging, and flexible, and every student has the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1699809191177,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-the-brilliance-of-second-grade/8013808/","projectTitle":"Nurturing the Brilliance of Second-Graders: Enhancing their Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7450783"},{"teacherId":6069003,"projectId":9476041,"letterContent":"Our class is beyond grateful for funding our project \"School Supplies for Kindergartners! The students each have their own mesh book pouch with their Kindergarten decodable books to make them successful in completing their reading homework. The students also have materials to make crafts to add as an extension to the unit of study. These materials will add to the students being organized and prepared for class. To make center activities more easily accessible to students the mesh pouches make it easier for them to zip and unzip the activities making clean up time a breeze. Thank you so much for donating to our project.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Khemvisay","fullyFundedDate":1753889525202,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-kindergartners/9476041/","projectTitle":"School Supplies For Kindergartners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khemvisay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6069003_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y538&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752790719762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-khemvisay"},{"teacherId":8152122,"projectId":9275241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous DonorsChoose donors for supporting our \"I'm an Author in Kindergarten\" project! Because of your kindness, our youngest writers now have the tools they need to bring their ideas to life. The paper, smelly markers, organizing bins, and other supplies you provided have transformed our classroom into a vibrant writing space where creativity is encouraged and celebrated every day.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our kindergarten students by helping them feel like real authors. With easy access to organized materials and engaging writing tools, students are excited to write, draw, and share their stories with confidence. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the early literacy journey of our students—thank you for helping make learning joyful and meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1746653034227,"projectUrl":"project/im-an-author-in-kindergarten/9275241/","projectTitle":"I'm an Author in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kimberlee Hixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152122_orig.jpg?crop=1699,1699,x0,y1432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768065745321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8152122"},{"teacherId":8152122,"projectId":8351656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution! My students and I have been putting the new resources to great use. The jumbo pencils and pencil pouches have been a huge hit, especially among my younger learners who benefit from the larger grip. The Mr. Sketch markers and flip chart markers have brought our lessons to life, making anchor charts more engaging and colorful. One specific moment that stands out was during a group writing activity: students used the astrobright paper to create story maps, and the vibrant colors truly sparked their creativity. It was amazing to see how the visual appeal of the materials motivated them to participate more actively and confidently share their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their eyes lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of them had never used such colorful or high-quality supplies before, and it made them feel valued and inspired. The next step in our classroom is a collaborative storytelling project where students will write and illustrate their own books using the astrobright paper and markers. With their supplies neatly organized in their new pencil pouches and their jumbo pencils in hand, they're ready to take their learning to the next level. Thanks to you, our classroom is now more vibrant, organized, and full of possibility. 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