{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southampton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10081441,"projectId":9475584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential cleaning supplies and air fresheners that have made a noticeable difference in our daily learning environment. We use these materials throughout the day to keep our classroom clean, fresh, and welcoming—especially after transitions, hands-on activities, and group work. One specific moment that stood out was during a collaborative math activity when students independently grabbed wipes to clean their tables afterward, showing pride and responsibility for their shared space.\r\nWhen the students first saw the supplies, they were genuinely excited and grateful. They immediately noticed how much better the classroom smelled and how organized everything felt. Several students even commented that the room felt more comfortable and \"calm,\" which speaks volumes about how environment impacts learning. These resources have helped reinforce lessons on responsibility, teamwork, and respect for our classroom community.\r\nBecause of your support, we are now able to focus more on learning and less on distractions caused by messes or uncomfortable conditions. Our next steps include continuing our lessons with more hands-on projects and small-group instruction, knowing that we can maintain a clean and healthy space that supports focus and engagement. Thank you for giving my students a classroom they feel proud of and excited to learn in every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202754387,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-germs/9475584/","projectTitle":"No More Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081441_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752779931996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081441"},{"teacherId":9998706,"projectId":9257092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and helping us receive a bass metallophone at school! \r\n\r\nYour support has truly brought joy to our students in Southampton Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia– enriching their musical experiences and igniting their passion for music. We use the bass metallophone in class to bring stories to life, to bring a steady beat into body percussion, hand games and movement games. We also create arrangements from movement and body percussion and translate it into learning how to read music on the Orff instruments. \r\n\r\nThis orff instrument have become a beloved part of our \"instrument fun days\", bringing music from off the music into musical games and fun! This instrument will also bring songs to life in our concerts and inspiring our students to dance and sing. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, inspiring our young musicians and bringing music and rhythm to life in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1745253063222,"projectUrl":"project/its-all-about-that-bass-that-bass-m/9257092/","projectTitle":"\"It's All About That Bass! 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These resources are readily available in a discreet and welcoming space, allowing students to access what they need without embarrassment or worry.\r\n\r\nAlready, multiple students have come in to use these materials, and staff members have also picked up supplies on behalf of students who were too nervous to ask for themselves. Each time, your support has allowed us to meet a need quickly, kindly, and with dignity. These essentials make a real difference in helping students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to engage in their school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds our students that there are people beyond our school walls who care deeply about their well-being. Thank you for helping us create a supportive environment where every student can feel their best.","fullyFundedDate":1759329276546,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-feel-their-best/9771382/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Feel Their Best","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7376207_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596204294063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-joseph2020"},{"teacherId":9323836,"projectId":9603540,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward \"STEM Supplies and Games for Gifted\"! With the awesome supplies, especially the white boards, I was able to supply my students with the tools necessary to complete STEM projects in our gifted classroom, and do so without using so many precious resource like paper.\r\n\r\nBrainstorming and planning during our STEM units and other activities has become quicker, easier, and faster with the use of our new white boards, markers, and erasers, all thanks to your gift! My students are, of course, very into the games as well. They love and appreciate a challenge!\r\n\r\nThank you for your kind and generous donations! 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