{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"South St Mary's Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3379179,"projectId":9524904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and donations. The iPad has been incredibly valuable—my students are using them to create virtual videos and document their artwork. They've allowed us to share virtual art shows with our students, families, staff, and the entire community, making our creative work more accessible than ever.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use this technology for years to come, benefiting all grade levels from Pre-K through 5th.\r\n\r\nYour generosity in supporting our art program truly means so much to us. Thank you for making a meaningful difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758816914788,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-virtual-art-shows-showcasing-yo/9524904/","projectTitle":"iPad for Virtual Art Shows Showcasing Young Artist's Masterpieces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3379179_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583279016218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3379179"},{"teacherId":10228119,"projectId":9740642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my DonorsChoose project!Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and I can't thank you enough for choosing to support my students.\r\nThe excitement on my kids' faces has been priceless. They absolutely love the new materials, and it's already transforming the way they learn, explore, and engage every day. Seeing their enthusiasm reminds me how powerful kindness can be, and your contribution has opened up opportunities that truly matter.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel inspired, supported, and valued. We are all so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1758835895616,"projectUrl":"project/fun-flexible-seatingheadphones-for-all/9740642/","projectTitle":"Fun Flexible Seating/Headphones For All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eckert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228119"},{"teacherId":9850583,"projectId":9322502,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been filled with excitement, laughter, and a true sense of community. The new games have completely transformed inside recess—students are now eagerly gathering to play together, problem-solve, and build friendships. Instead of feeling disappointed when the weather keeps us inside, my students now look forward to that time as a chance to connect and have fun. The teamwork, patience, and smiles I see each day are a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour donations also made it possible for every student to feel celebrated on their special day. The birthday gifts you helped provide have given each child a moment to feel seen and valued. The look of pride and happiness on their faces when they receive their small gift is absolutely priceless. Thank you for helping create lasting memories, strengthen our classroom community, and show my students that there are caring people who believe in them. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1749559592805,"projectUrl":"project/games-and-activities-for-indoor-recess-a/9322502/","projectTitle":"Games and Activities for Indoor Recess and Birthday Celebration Cups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zampogna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9850583_orig.jpg?crop=712,712,x2325,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746628509150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9850583"},{"teacherId":1530587,"projectId":9825434,"letterContent":"These new resources are going to allow me to make engaging opportunities for my young first graders and get them excited about learning. \r\nI am very grateful that DonorsChoose has funding opportunities so that I can engage myself in these and earn items for my classroom. This is a simple way to get needed essentials, plus the extras that make learning fun and special into the hands of my students.\r\nThe laminator will keep my items good for years to come, the pointers make students excited about reading, and the charm bracelets are going to be a great incentive for great behaviors. I really do appreciate all of these items for my wonderful class!","fullyFundedDate":1760653707673,"projectUrl":"project/adding-fun/9825434/","projectTitle":"Adding Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kocjancic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1530587_orig.jpg?crop=722,722,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586617387178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hhanes"},{"teacherId":5912143,"projectId":9472103,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous purchase of a wobble stool, light covers, and game spinners, our second grade classroom has become an even more engaging, comfortable, and student-centered environment.\r\n\r\nThe wobble stool provides flexible seating that helps students who need to move stay focused during lessons and independent work. By allowing gentle movement, it supports concentration, builds core strength, and gives students an outlet for their energy without disrupting learning. This small addition makes a big difference for students who benefit from active seating options.\r\n\r\nThe light covers help create a calm and welcoming atmosphere in our classroom. The softer lighting reduces glare and harsh fluorescent brightness, helping students feel more relaxed and ready to learn. This has been especially helpful for students who are sensitive to lighting or who become overstimulated in bright environments.\r\n\r\nThe game spinners make learning interactive and fun! We use them for math, reading, and review games—encouraging participation, teamwork, and excitement about learning. They help turn ordinary lessons into hands-on experiences that engage every type of learner.\r\n\r\nTogether, these items are helping us build a classroom that supports focus, creativity, and joy in learning. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1755687971503,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9472103/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5912143"},{"teacherId":1530587,"projectId":9743984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for making a difference in my first-grade classroom. I sincerely appreciate all of these items to make my classroom a more organized and fun place for young kids to learn and grow. \r\nThe students have seen the new items and are already putting them to use today. I would not be able to have such a wonderful and aesthetically pleasing classroom that provides games and engaging learning opportunities if it weren't for supporting and kind people like you.\r\nI really appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1758807797365,"projectUrl":"project/special-days/9743984/","projectTitle":"Special Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kocjancic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1530587_orig.jpg?crop=722,722,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586617387178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hhanes"},{"teacherId":10228119,"projectId":9662415,"letterContent":"I just want to express my gratitude for all the support and love I've received in this project. These wobble stools are such a great way to keep my students engaged in the classroom and make learning more fun. Flexible seating is something I want to do for all my students and I can't thank you enough for helping me get this project started for my students and I. I'm one step closer to creating an environment where students can have fun, feel relaxed, and learn at the same time. I'm so excited to see my students while having these wobble stools. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757175784370,"projectUrl":"project/fancy-seating/9662415/","projectTitle":"Fancy Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eckert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228119"},{"teacherId":9873399,"projectId":9320127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, my 5th graders now have organizer trays, STEM toys, and storage bins that are already transforming our classroom. The trays are giving students a sense of ownership and independence by helping them keep their materials neat and ready for learning. The STEM toys are sparking curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving as students explore new challenges during hands-on activities. The storage bins have created a more organized space where students can find what they need quickly, which helps maximize our learning time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students tools that not only make our classroom run more smoothly but also inspire joy, creativity, and confidence in their learning each day. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746614699084,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-grow-organizing-minds-and-m/9320127/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Grow! Organizing Minds and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattivi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9873399_orig.jpg?crop=913,914,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735832703039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmattivi"},{"teacherId":6542902,"projectId":9024279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and teachers have books to support their curriculum. These books are mainly for teaching preK students about the world around them. Prek is relatively new in our district and the teachers do an awesome job. They created a curriculum that includes science topics, math topics, and lots of reading books. They will use the stories as a start to the topics. For example, the book Block city will be used for the actual building of a PreK city in their classroom. The students love to hear stories and dont realize they are learning at the same time.\r\nI am also putting the books in the general collection of the library so other students can check them out. I already showed them to my older children and they were excited to check them out.","fullyFundedDate":1744218815245,"projectUrl":"project/prek-wants-to-learn/9024279/","projectTitle":"Prek Wants to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6542902"},{"teacherId":8173096,"projectId":8714114,"letterContent":"This project had an incredibly positive impact on both my students and our classroom environment. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we were able to receive essential materials that immediately enhanced student engagement and learning. Whether it was flexible seating, new books, math manipulatives, or technology tools, these resources helped create a more inclusive and stimulating classroom where students felt excited to learn each day. The materials supported different learning styles and allowed me to meet the unique needs of all my students more effectively.\r\n\r\nMy students were not only thrilled to receive new supplies, but they also took great pride in using them. It sparked a new level of motivation and curiosity—especially among those who often struggle to stay focused or feel confident in their abilities. I noticed increased participation, improved organization, and more collaboration during lessons. The project reminded all of us that people beyond our school walls believe in the power of education and in my students' potential. It was truly inspiring to see how one act of kindness could ripple into so much growth, confidence, and joy in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733522619166,"projectUrl":"project/magnific-materials-matter/8714114/","projectTitle":"Magnific Materials Matter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slaughenhaupt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173096_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654536321251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eslaughenhaupt"},{"teacherId":1530587,"projectId":9406788,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me to get my 2205-26 school year off to a great start with my new bunch of first grade students. I am excited to share new recess toys, crafting supplies, and fun books with this group of kids. These items will help make learning fun and give them happy memories while in school! It has always been a great passion of mine to get kids interested and engaged in school at a young age and people like you help me to make that possible.\r\nI appreciate each of you very much and am grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1751299118360,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-this-that/9406788/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of This & That","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kocjancic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1530587_orig.jpg?crop=722,722,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586617387178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hhanes"},{"teacherId":1530587,"projectId":9264354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! The chairs for the Dream Team are better than expected and the kids already love them. The couch has been visited by many students while they read quietly and comfortably. And - the birthday straws are always a nice addition to celebrate the kids' special days! We will be celebrating the summer birthdays very soon!\r\nI appreciate each of you so much and know that my students do as well. Your generosity and kindness make this classroom a very special place! 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