{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sterling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10582111,"projectId":10458482,"letterContent":"The Cleaning materials help provide students with a clean, safe, and healthy classroom enviroment. They encourage students to practice good hygiene and take responsiblility for keeping their space clean. a clean classroom can help students feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. These materials also support healthy habits that students can carry with them beyond the calssroom. \r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us create a classroom where our students can feel cared for, safe, and supported. Every donation, no matter how small , makes a meaningful difference in the lives of my children. Your kindness not only provides essential supplies but also shows my students that their well-being and education matter. I am deeply appreciate your goodness you share with my students return to you abundantly.","fullyFundedDate":1787142301262,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-materials-for-our-classroom/10458482/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Materials for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Margate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10582111"},{"teacherId":8570021,"projectId":8240863,"letterContent":"As we navigate another busy and exciting school year, our entire classroom community wants to pause and extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of cleaning, sanitizing, and hygiene materials. From boxes of facial tissues and rolls of paper towels to containers of disinfectant wipes, bottles of hand sanitizer, and refill soaps, every single item brought through our classroom doors makes a profound difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nCreating a vibrant learning space where students can explore, collaborate, and grow requires more than just pencils, books, and enthusiasm—it requires a clean, safe, and healthy environment where illness does not derail educational momentum. Young learners naturally thrive on hands-on activities, interactive group projects, and shared learning stations. Whether our students are passing around art supplies, conducting science experiments, working on group posters, or reading together in our classroom library, high-touch surfaces are constantly in use throughout the day. Because of your thoughtful contributions, we are able to quickly wipe down desks between activities, keep small hands sanitized before and after meals, and maintain a spotless, germ-free classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nPreventing the spread of everyday germs and seasonal bugs leads directly to fewer sick days, consistent attendance, and uninterrupted learning for all of our students. When children feel well, they are energized, focused, and ready to engage fully with new concepts and ideas. Knowing that our hygiene stations are thoroughly stocked with essential supplies brings tremendous peace of mind not only to me as an educator, but also to all of our families who want their children learning in a safe, protected, and sanitary setting each morning.\r\n\r\nBeyond the obvious health benefits of keeping our room clean, your donations teach our students a valuable lesson about community responsibility, empathy, and collective care. Every time a student grabs a disinfectant wipe to clean off their workspace after art class, uses sanitizer after returning from the playground, or covers a cough with a tissue from our supply counter, they learn the habit of personal hygiene and the importance of caring for their shared environment. They see firsthand that their families and community care deeply about their well-being, which fosters a strong spirit of teamwork and mutual respect within our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nEducation is truly a collaborative partnership between school and home, and your kindness is a beautiful, tangible reflection of that connection. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive, proactive group of parents, guardians, and community supporters who continuously step up to ensure our classroom has the resources it needs to flourish. Your ongoing generosity does not go unnoticed, and it directly contributes to making our classroom a bright, healthy, and welcoming place where every child can shine.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible kindness, overwhelming support, and ongoing dedication to our students' health, well-being, and academic success!","fullyFundedDate":1715313210041,"projectUrl":"project/allergy-season/8240863/","projectTitle":"Allergy Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haviland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787935969913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570021"},{"teacherId":8570021,"projectId":8360944,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I want to express my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly kind donations. Your generosity has brought immense joy, excitement, and inspiration to our room, and we are truly overwhelmed by the wonderful support you have shown our students. Thanks to your thoughtful contributions, our dream of transforming our classroom reading corner into a warm, comfortable, and inviting sanctuary for young readers has officially become a reality.\r\n\r\nFor students, developing a genuine love for reading is one of the most important milestones of their educational journey. Reading is not merely a skill to be mastered; it is a gateway to imagination, empathy, critical thinking, and lifelong curiosity. However, creating an environment where reading feels like a comforting reward rather than just another assignment requires intentional effort. Before your donations, our reading space consisted of standard, rigid chairs and hard flooring. While learning certainly happened, it lacked the cozy, welcoming atmosphere that encourages children to truly relax, immerse themselves, and lose track of time inside a good book.\r\n\r\nYour support allowed us to purchase beautiful, soft, and comfortable reading chairs that have completely revitalized our classroom setup. The moment the new chairs arrived, the energy in our room completely shifted. The students' eyes lit up with absolute delight, and they could hardly contain their enthusiasm to take turns settling into the cozy new seating area. What was once just a corner of the room has now become the absolute heart of our daily classroom routine.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen a remarkable impact on our daily independent reading time. Students are eager to grab their favorite books, curl up in the comfy chairs, and dive deep into stories without the physical restlessness that often comes from sitting at traditional desks for long periods. This added physical comfort has noticeably improved their focus, extended their reading stamina, and fostered a peaceful environment where stories come to life. Whether they are exploring distant worlds through fiction, discovering fascinating facts in non-fiction, or sharing a quiet moment with a classmate over a picture book, these new chairs have made reading a cherished daily highlight for every single child.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to invest in our classroom means far more than just providing furniture. It sends a powerful message to our students that their education matters, that their comfort is valued, and that there is a caring community standing right behind them, encouraging their growth every step of the way. You have helped us cultivate an environment where learning feels joyful, welcoming, and deeply meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable kindness, your vision, and your commitment to supporting our young learners. Your generosity has made a lasting, positive difference in our classroom that will continue to benefit our students every single day throughout this school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1715109801345,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-reading-chair/8360944/","projectTitle":"Comfy Reading Chair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haviland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787935969913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570021"},{"teacherId":8570021,"projectId":8873770,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous contributions to our room. When the delivery boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom instantly shifted into pure joy and anticipation. Unpacking each item felt like opening a series of thoughtful gifts designed specifically to make our daily learning experience brighter, more organized, and immeasurably more fun. Your support means more to us than words can fully express, but I want to share just how much of an impact your kindness is already making in our day-to-day environment.\r\n\r\nFirst, the new **recess equipment** has completely transformed our outdoor play periods. Recess is a vital part of our school day where students build friendships, practice cooperation, learn sportsmanship, and release energy so they can return to their desks focused and ready to learn. Seeing our students run out to the playground with high-quality equipment, sharing, laughing, and inventing new games together, has brought so much vitality to our afternoons. These items are not just playthings; they are essential tools for physical health, social growth, and happy childhood memories.\r\n\r\nInside the classroom, your gifts are keeping our space organized, vibrant, and creative. The **magnets** have allowed us to easily turn our blank boards into dynamic, interactive display areas. We can now prominently highlight student work, celebrate personal achievements, and quickly swap out visual learning anchors as we move through different units. Surrounding children with their own accomplishments builds pride and confidence, and these simple tools make that possible every single day. Similarly, the **glue gun** has already become an indispensable resource for our hands-on projects, STEM challenges, and art activities. It allows us to construct sturdy 3D models, build visual aids, and bring complex imaginative ideas to life without waiting hours for traditional glue to dry.\r\n\r\nWe are also deeply grateful for the new **lesson book** and instructional resources. Having access to fresh, high-quality teaching materials sparks renewed creativity in my daily lesson planning, allowing me to tailor engaging, interactive activities that meet the diverse learning styles of all my students. Gifts like these elevate the academic experience, helping us dive deeper into our curriculum and inspiring a genuine love for learning.\r\n\r\nEvery single item you provided—from the large outdoor gear to the essential craft supplies—plays a crucial role in creating a warm, functional, and inspiring environment. Beyond the physical materials, your generosity sends a powerful message to my students: it lets them know that their community cares about their education and believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible kindness, your belief in our classroom, and your investment in our students' futures. You have made a tangible, lasting difference in our daily lives, and we are forever grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1733276650280,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-recess-and-classroom-fun/8873770/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Recess and Classroom Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haviland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787935969913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570021"},{"teacherId":8570021,"projectId":9992852,"letterContent":"As we navigate another busy and exciting school year, our entire classroom community wants to pause and extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of cleaning, sanitizing, and hygiene materials. From boxes of facial tissues and rolls of paper towels to containers of disinfectant wipes, bottles of hand sanitizer, and refill soaps, every single item brought through our classroom doors makes a profound difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nCreating a vibrant learning space where students can explore, collaborate, and grow requires more than just pencils, books, and enthusiasm—it requires a clean, safe, and healthy environment where illness does not derail educational momentum. Young learners naturally thrive on hands-on activities, interactive group projects, and shared learning stations. Whether our students are passing around art supplies, conducting science experiments, working on group posters, or reading together in our classroom library, high-touch surfaces are constantly in use throughout the day. Because of your thoughtful contributions, we are able to quickly wipe down desks between activities, keep small hands sanitized before and after meals, and maintain a spotless, germ-free classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nPreventing the spread of everyday germs and seasonal bugs leads directly to fewer sick days, consistent attendance, and uninterrupted learning for all of our students. When children feel well, they are energized, focused, and ready to engage fully with new concepts and ideas. Knowing that our hygiene stations are thoroughly stocked with essential supplies brings tremendous peace of mind not only to me as an educator, but also to all of our families who want their children learning in a safe, protected, and sanitary setting each morning.\r\n\r\nBeyond the obvious health benefits of keeping our room clean, your donations teach our students a valuable lesson about community responsibility, empathy, and collective care. Every time a student grabs a disinfectant wipe to clean off their workspace after art class, uses sanitizer after returning from the playground, or covers a cough with a tissue from our supply counter, they learn the habit of personal hygiene and the importance of caring for their shared environment. They see firsthand that their families and community care deeply about their well-being, which fosters a strong spirit of teamwork and mutual respect within our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nEducation is truly a collaborative partnership between school and home, and your kindness is a beautiful, tangible reflection of that connection. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive, proactive group of parents, guardians, and community supporters who continuously step up to ensure our classroom has the resources it needs to flourish. Your ongoing generosity does not go unnoticed, and it directly contributes to making our classroom a bright, healthy, and welcoming place where every child can shine.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible kindness, overwhelming support, and ongoing dedication to our students' health, well-being, and academic success!","fullyFundedDate":1772550417271,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free/9992852/","projectTitle":"Germ Free","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haviland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787935969913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570021"},{"teacherId":9708046,"projectId":9108123,"letterContent":"These materials really made a difference in equipping me for the school year and beyond! Things like this go such a long way for educators who would be paying for them out-of-pocket without your generous donations. These supplies are quality items that I've been able to use and reuse, even when moving rooms within my school. I use the verb, preposition, and category cards multiple times per week with my students who need help with these concepts. The students also love picking their favorite color of dot marker when we do dot paint activities for articulation therapy, which is also easier now that I have high-quality minimal pair cards with photographs that are recognizable for them.\r\n\r\nYour impact is truly felt every time that I use these items!!","fullyFundedDate":1740178462289,"projectUrl":"project/needed-update-to-our-speech-materials/9108123/","projectTitle":"Needed Update to Our Speech Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708046_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771261769240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708046"},{"teacherId":8570021,"projectId":7389759,"letterContent":"Scholastic News magazines transformed our classroom into a vibrant hub of curiosity and active learning, making a profound impact on my students' academic growth and enthusiasm for reading. Every time a new issue arrived, the room buzzed with excitement as students eagerly dove into engaging stories about current events, science, and the world around them. The colorful photos, accessible non-fiction text features, and interactive activities turned reading into a hands-on adventure, empowering reluctant readers while challenging advanced ones to think critically. Beyond building essential literacy skills and expanding vocabulary, the magazines sparked rich classroom discussions and gave students a genuine connection to global events, making issue day easily one of the most anticipated highlights of our school week.","fullyFundedDate":1687385575691,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news/7389759/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haviland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787935969913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570021"},{"teacherId":9692199,"projectId":9550422,"letterContent":"The materials provided through DonorsChoose have had a tremendous impact on my students' communication growth and overall therapy experience. The Super Duper WH-Question Fun Decks offer structured, engaging practice that strengthens both receptive and expressive language, helping students understand and answer WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY questions with increasing confidence. The upgraded AuKing mini projector allows me to transform lessons with large, bright visuals, making stories, vocabulary, and social‑language activities more interactive and accessible for students who benefit from multisensory learning. The set of folders with prongs helps keep individualized materials, data sheets, and communication logs neatly organized, supporting smoother sessions and consistency between home and school. The Pete the Cat \"Rocking in My School Shoes\" storytelling kit brings narrative skills to life, giving younger learners a fun, hands‑on way to practice sequencing, vocabulary, and expressive language. The IRIS storage bins help keep therapy materials and sensory tools easily accessible and organized, reducing transition time and creating a calm, efficient learning environment. Finally, the ZOHAN kids' ear protection supports students with sound sensitivities by helping them stay regulated and focused during sessions and in noisy school settings. Altogether, these resources make therapy more engaging, structured, and inclusive, giving every student the opportunity to grow as a confident and successful communicator.","fullyFundedDate":1760982015101,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-voices-speech-tools-for-c/9550422/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Voices: Speech Tools for Confident Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692199_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724174852870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madison-lynch"},{"teacherId":9708046,"projectId":8705820,"letterContent":"These materials really made a difference in equipping me for the school year and creating an inviting, safe environment for my students! Little things like this go a long way for educators who would be paying for them out-of-pocket without your generous donations. These supplies are quality items that I've been able to use and re-use, even when moving rooms within my school. Your impact is truly felt every time that I use these items!! Students love the decorative items. I feel safer and more equipped for lock-down situations with the extra door stops and curtains. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1727673759047,"projectUrl":"project/speech-room-essentials/8705820/","projectTitle":"Speech Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708046_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771261769240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708046"},{"teacherId":8570021,"projectId":8448827,"letterContent":"On behalf of my energetic, curious, and wonderful fourth-grade students, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Your support has completely transformed our learning space, turning standard walls into a bright, inspiring environment where curiosity thrives and every student feels excited to step inside each morning.\r\n\r\nTeaching fourth grade is a magical journey. At nine and ten years old, students are taking huge leaps in their independence, reading comprehension, and awareness of the world around them. They thrive when their learning environment is engaging, colorful, and visually stimulating. Thanks to your contribution, we now have the essential resources needed to ignite their interest and foster a genuine, lasting love for learning.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have already made an immediate, tangible impact on our daily instruction. The **Scholastic magazines** have quickly become a weekly highlight in our classroom. These engaging periodicals bring current events, fascinating science discoveries, and rich social studies topics directly into our students' hands. The vivid photography and high-interest articles have sparked energetic classroom discussions and inspired even our most hesitant readers to dive deeply into non-fiction text.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the **bulletin board materials** and dynamic display sets have completely revolutionized our physical space. We have transformed plain corkboards into interactive learning hubs, vocabulary word walls, and dedicated spaces to showcase student achievement. Being able to proudly display their writing projects, math achievements, and artwork on vibrant, beautifully framed boards gives my students an immense sense of pride and ownership over their room.\r\n\r\nThe abundance of **bright paper** and creative supplies has also added a whole new dimension to our hands-on projects. Whether we are creating color-coded graphic organizers, assembling interactive science notebooks, or designing visual book reports, having access to bright, colorful materials makes every assignment feel special and fun. These visual aids help anchor complex concepts, making abstract ideas far easier for young minds to grasp and retain.\r\n\r\nYour investment has provided far more than physical supplies; it has sent a powerful message to my students. Walking into a classroom filled with bright colors, fresh reading materials, and inviting displays tells them that their education matters and that people in the community care deeply about their success. That kind of support builds self-esteem and instills a sense of pride that extends far beyond the walls of our school.\r\n\r\nEvery colorful sheet of paper, magazine issue, and bulletin board border represents a doorway to discovery. You have not just supplied materials for a single school year—you have invested in the foundational skills, self-confidence, and lifelong curiosity of a wonderful group of young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your extraordinary warmth, vision, and generosity. 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