{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shoals Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":10161205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the \"Sweet Positive Incentives\" project to life in our classroom! Your generosity has completely transformed our daily environment and created a culture where students are truly excited to learn and support one another.\r\n\r\nHow the Materials Were Used:We introduced the sweet-themed tracking systems and positive rewards immediately upon arrival. The Impact on My Students:The shift in classroom climate has been incredible. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, these resources have boosted engagement. Students who previously struggled to stay focused are now actively participating, eager to earn a sweet treat and has encouraged peer kindness. They have learned the value of teamwork and celebrate each other's success just as much as their own.\r\n\r\nYou did not just fund a project; you invested in their confidence, their happiness, and their love for school. We are profoundly grateful for your belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778227127221,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-positive-incentives-for-sweet-stud/10161205/","projectTitle":"Sweet Positive Incentives For Sweet Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785801442887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":4563995,"projectId":10123834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing snacks and treats for my classroom. Your kindness means far more than I can put into words.\r\n\r\nOur school serves a community where many of our students face financial hardships, and for some of them, school is one of the few places where they can count on having a meal during the day. Having snacks available in our classroom helps ensure that students can focus on learning instead of worrying about when they will eat again.\r\n\r\nA simple snack may seem like a small thing, but to a child who is hungry, it can make a huge difference. It can provide the energy they need to participate, concentrate, learn, and simply make it through the school day feeling cared for.\r\n\r\nYour donations also send our students an important message: They matter. They are cared about. Their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I am able to offer my students a snack when they need one and provide little treats that bring smiles to their faces. These moments of kindness create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me take care of not only my students' educational needs, but also their basic needs. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778003827274,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-snack-fueling-little-minds/10123834/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set Snack! Fueling Little Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4563995_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577092259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563995"},{"teacherId":10009529,"projectId":9371265,"letterContent":"Look what we did! Thank you so very much — the students have enjoyed this challenging project. Grades 2-5 worked collaboratively to complete the Lego project. They are so proud of the completed project! Thank you again for your generosity!\r\nIn the gifted classroom, we are always looking for ways to challenge the creative thinkers and the analytical minds. This cooperative project allowed them to develop critical thinking as they completed the design. I tried to let them solve any issues that they encountered and the reward is this completed Home Alone house!","fullyFundedDate":1752671650071,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-innovation-and-col/9371265/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity, Innovation, and Collaboration with Building Bricks and LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009529_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746028336537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009529"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":10050941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My students absolutely love reading Scholastic News and Science Spin—they are more engaged and excited about reading than ever before. These magazines offer meaningful, high-interest content that helps strengthen comprehension and supports the specific reading skills we are working on in class. They also make teaching text features both easy and effective. We truly appreciate your generosity in providing these valuable resources. Thank you for supporting our classroom and students!","fullyFundedDate":1773837299865,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news/10050941/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":10168986,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. My students were so excited when the incubator arrived—they carefully placed the eggs inside and checked on them daily. When the eggs finally hatched, their joy was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nDuring the process, students learned about how eggs hatch and what is needed for successful development. We were thrilled to hatch fifteen chicks, and it has been wonderful to watch how quickly they've grown from such tiny beginnings. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation and for making this meaningful, hands-on learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776121614192,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-in-second-grade/10168986/","projectTitle":"Hatching in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":10089605,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for making it possible to bring Scholastic News and Spin Magazine into our classroom. Your support has provided our students with meaningful, high-interest reading materials that they are truly excited to explore each day.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students are able to connect what they are learning in the classroom to the real world around them. Scholastic News helps them stay informed about current events in a way that is accessible and engaging, while Spin Magazine sparks curiosity and encourages deeper thinking and discussion.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to foster a love of reading and learning that will stay with our students far beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1773858817602,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-with-a-spin/10089605/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News With a Spin!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785801442887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9886859,"letterContent":"We would like to sincerely thank all of the generous donors who supported Enrichment Projects for Students with TPT. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are able to participate in engaging, hands-on activities like building magnet mazes and creating homograph banners. These projects encourage creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping provide enriching experiences that inspire and challenge them. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773952082601,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-projects-for-students-with-tp/9886859/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Projects For Students With TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785801442887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9864208,"letterContent":"Being able to provide my students with enrichment lessons and upscale lessons using lesson materials from Teachers Pay Teachers is such a gift to my students'overall learning and success as students. \r\n\r\nPurchasing materials from teachers like myself is a benefit for all that use TPT. I want to take a minute to thank all the donors that made this project a success reaching my students' needs. Without donors like each of you, I would not be able to provide my students with the necessary materials to be as successful as they are in their studies.\r\n\r\nI appreciate all of you. Thank you for making this project come to life in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767188047068,"projectUrl":"project/star-student-rewards/9864208/","projectTitle":"\"STAR\" Student Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785801442887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9803482,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous support of our second grade classroom. My students are eager to learn, and having the right materials truly makes all the difference in their daily experience.\r\nBecause of your kindness, each student will have their own pencil box, dry erase markers, and eraser. These simple yet essential tools will help us stay organized, engaged, and ready to participate in our lessons every day. Using dry erase materials allows us to make learning interactive and fun while also reducing paper waste. The pencil boxes will give students a sense of ownership over their supplies and their learning space, helping them build responsibility and confidence.\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our classroom in meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a positive, hands-on learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765240972545,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-success/9803482/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":4563995,"projectId":10100369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and I. The rug came in and it is beautiful! It is exactly what our classroom needed to make it warm and cozy and to feel like a safe place to learn. Students were so excited to see it be unrolled and to get the opportunity to sit on it. With only 15 students in the classroom, it is the perfect size for everyone to have their own space, without being crammed together. Students love to be given the opportunity to set on the floor and to be up and out of their seats. This rug is the perfect spot for that to happen. When I do read alouds or just want to have a classroom family meeting, this rug will be a perfect fit. Thank you once again for your donation and I can't wait to share photos with you so that you can see my students enjoying our rug.","fullyFundedDate":1771559704851,"projectUrl":"project/space-for-learning-a-new-classroom-rug/10100369/","projectTitle":"Space for Learning: A New Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4563995_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577092259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563995"},{"teacherId":4563995,"projectId":10083347,"letterContent":"When I first saw that people had given to my project, I knew our classroom was about to change, but I didn't realize how much! Thanks to your generous donation, our new floor cushions and floor lamp have transformed our reading corner into the most sought-after spot in the room.\r\n\r\nMy students were ecstatic when the materials arrived. The floor lamp provides a soft, warm light that makes reading feel special, while the cozy cushions have turned the floor into a comfortable, inviting place to learn. I have seen a noticeable increase in engagement during independent reading time—some of my most reluctant readers now rush to the \"Cozy Corner\" to read.\r\n\r\nOne student told me, \"It feels like a cozy library at home!\" Seeing them excited to read and comfortable in their learning environment is priceless. Thank you for making this magical space possible!","fullyFundedDate":1770947254835,"projectUrl":"project/some-needed-essentials/10083347/","projectTitle":"Some Needed Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4563995_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577092259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563995"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9461301,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who supported this project and helped make it a reality for my students. Through my experience in the classroom, I have learned that all students benefit from additional support in reading and spelling. Learning A-Z has provided meaningful, engaging opportunities for students to strengthen these essential skills in a way that meets them at their individual levels.\r\nThe extra spelling practice offered through Learning A-Z has made a noticeable impact in our classroom, leading to improved confidence and higher weekly spelling test scores. Students are more motivated to practice, and the structured, consistent reinforcement helps them apply what they are learning more effectively.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more engaging, supportive, and successful learning environment for my students. 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