{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Steve Schorr Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1637991,"projectId":10416347,"letterContent":"When the boxes of fresh paper, sharp pencils, durable scissors, and essential classroom supplies arrived, the energy in our classroom instantly shifted. My students were thrilled to unbox tools that were entirely theirs to use, and their faces lit up seeing brand-new materials ready for our daily work. Having a steady supply of basic essentials removes a silent barrier for many of my students, allowing them to focus entirely on learning rather than worrying about whether they have the right tools to participate.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work across multiple projects. From drafting daily journal entries and completing math practice sheets to cutting out shapes for hands-on art and science activities, these fundamental tools form the backbone of almost everything we do. Having adequate paper and sharp pencils means instructional time spent on actual learning instead of hunting down working supplies, while tools like scissors give students the creative freedom to construct projects they can be proud of.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are diving into our upcoming interactive units and collaborative group projects. Thanks to your generosity, my students can jump straight into synthesizing their ideas, creating visual diagrams, and publishing their written work with confidence. Your support has given my classroom both the physical tools and the creative freedom needed to succeed every single day—thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785519261046,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-and-possibilities/10416347/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper and Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1637991_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526409774499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msoney"},{"teacherId":9360103,"projectId":10421567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these resources for my classroom! Hands down the specialty markers have been an ultimate favorite with all the students. They are used as a fun incentive for Fun Friday and also for us as a class to create beautiful anchor charts to hang up around our classroom as a resource for the students to be able to reference. The spiral binding machine with the bindings are greatly appreciated as well. These are being used to make practice books for reading, writing, and math. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1788365647688,"projectUrl":"project/shooting-for-the-stars/10421567/","projectTitle":"Shooting for the Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702107007404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360103"},{"teacherId":6755701,"projectId":9998712,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The resources purchased for this project provided essential materials for our creative writing club. For six weeks, students met to draft, illustrate, and publish stories for our local PBS writing contest. Additionally, other funded materials allowed students to explore hands-on science standards through interactive LEGO projects. Every student impacted by your wonderful kindness truly enjoyed and appreciated these educational materials. Thank you for your support to make my classroom a place students enjoy learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768244002614,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds/9998712/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6755701_orig.png?crop=611,611,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633204789551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6755701"},{"teacherId":9360103,"projectId":10457174,"letterContent":"What a life saver this donation has been! Thank you so much for providing my classes with the magical band aids. It is mind blowing how quickly these precious things disappear but how absolutely vital they are during the school year. Thank you so much for helping me to ensure that we have enough to last us throughout the entire school year. This allows my time and energy to be used in more meaningful tasks. It seems mundane and almost silly, but having enough band-aids truly is a big deal. Thank you for giving my class a piece of comfort.","fullyFundedDate":1786903712815,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-piece-of-comfort/10457174/","projectTitle":"A Little Piece of Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702107007404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360103"},{"teacherId":9360103,"projectId":10322748,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project for my classroom which has allowed me to purchase supplemental materials for reading, writing, math, games, and art projects. We have also been able to purchase specialized slides to help focus in on skills that the students may benefit from receiving extra help. It is also amazing that your support for a teacher spread and supported other teachers through the gift cards for Teachers Pay Teachers. Once again, my students and I really appreciate your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1781473219996,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/10322748/","projectTitle":"Learning is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702107007404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360103"},{"teacherId":8349049,"projectId":9753973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through the \"Engaging Lessons for Growing Minds\" project! Your generosity has given my students new opportunities to learn, explore, and stay engaged in their lessons. The technology and materials provided through this project make learning more interactive and meaningful. Instead of simply listening to a lesson, my students can see concepts come to life, participate in activities, and use technology to practice and demonstrate what they have learned. They are excited to come to school and use these resources, and I have seen how much more eager they are to participate when learning feels hands-on and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is seeing the excitement on my students' faces when they get to use something new. Students who may sometimes be hesitant to participate have become more willing to try, explore, and share their thinking. These resources help make learning accessible and enjoyable for all of my students while encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where growing minds can learn, discover, and thrive. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1760642487671,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-lessons-for-growing-minds/9753973/","projectTitle":"Engaging Lessons for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Picciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8349049"},{"teacherId":8349049,"projectId":10271673,"letterContent":"The Impact of Your Generosity\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students by providing prizes for our classroom! These prizes have made a wonderful impact on my students by giving them something exciting to work toward while celebrating their hard work, positive choices, and academic growth. My students were so excited when they first saw the prizes, and it immediately created a positive buzz in our classroom. They loved having the opportunity to earn a special reward for showing responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and effort.\r\n\r\nWe use the prizes throughout the school year to recognize students for their accomplishments and encourage them to continue doing their best. It has been especially rewarding to see students celebrate not only when they earn a prize themselves, but also when they cheer for their classmates. These small rewards help make learning and making good choices even more exciting and meaningful. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel recognized, motivated, and proud of their accomplishments. Thank you for helping me celebrate my students and make their school experience extra special!","fullyFundedDate":1785331577730,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-success-inspiring-growth/10271673/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Success, Inspiring Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Picciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8349049"},{"teacherId":5867014,"projectId":7124341,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donor,\r\nThank you for restocking my classroom with supplies my first graders reach for every single day. It's easy to overlook the \"basics,\" but as their teacher, I can tell you these are the tools that keep learning moving without interruption — and your gift means my students will have what they need all year long.\r\nThe Expo Dry Erase Markers are the lifeblood of our whiteboard work. Every math problem we solve together, every word we sound out, every quick check-for-understanding happens with a marker in hand. Fresh, vibrant ones mean no more shaking a dying marker while a student waits to share their answer.\r\nThe Elmer's Glue Sticks will fuel countless projects this year — from gluing sight words into journals to building interactive notebooks and art projects. Glue disappears fast in a first-grade classroom, and having a full supply means creativity never has to pause.\r\nThe Ticonderoga Pencils are something my students go through constantly as they practice handwriting, complete math work, and build their independence. Having reliable, well-sharpened pencils on hand means less time hunting for something to write with and more time actually writing.\r\nAnd the Sharpie Permanent Markers help me label everything from student folders to classroom bins to project materials — keeping our room organized so my students can find what they need and take ownership of their space.\r\nNone of these items are glamorous, but they are the quiet backbone of a classroom that runs smoothly. Because of you, my students can focus on learning instead of me worrying about running out of the basics. Thank you for seeing the value in the everyday tools that make a first-grade classroom work — and for showing up for these kids.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1680788143708,"projectUrl":"project/saving-the-day-with-supplies/7124341/","projectTitle":"Saving the Day With Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5867014_orig.png?crop=1831,1831,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601047683547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5867014"},{"teacherId":6546953,"projectId":9993184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! When the boxes with our new library organization tools and books arrived, my students were over the moon. The excitement in the room was palpable—they couldn't wait to unbox everything, explore the new titles, and help set up our newly organized reading corner. Seeing their eyes light up as they browsed through neatly sorted categories made the moment so special.\r\n\r\nWith our new organized library system, finding a \"just-right\" book has become a seamless and enjoyable adventure for my students. During independent reading time, students can easily navigate to genres and topics that excite them, spending less time searching and more time immersed in reading. One memorable moment was watching a student who usually hesitates to pick up a book proudly navigate the organized bins, find a title that sparked their interest, and dive straight into reading without distraction.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are leveraging this refreshed library space for our upcoming independent research and creative writing projects. Students will use these accessible resources to explore new subjects, build literacy skills, and share book recommendations with their peers. Your generosity has transformed our classroom environment into a welcoming space where a love for reading can truly thrive.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Stotts","fullyFundedDate":1768108215341,"projectUrl":"project/organized-adventures-a-library-for-eage/9993184/","projectTitle":"Organized Adventures: A Library for Eager Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stotts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6546953_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698945608546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stotts"},{"teacherId":9130508,"projectId":10255559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards my class project! As I prepared for the upcoming school year, I needed to replace many classroom supplies, including these zipper bags which hold center materials for each student. I also moved to a different (smaller) classroom this year, and your donations helped to provide much needed organizational systems fir paper and other materials in my room. I also needed a new classroom rug that was smaller than what our school provides, so your generosity helped provide a new class rug for my kindergartners. The rug truly brings the whole room together, and I am excited to welcome my new students into our room when I meet them this week.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our project and my desire to make our classroom comfortable, colorful, and inspiring for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778007703597,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-reset-from-computer-lab-to/10255559/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Reset: From Computer Lab to Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munemitsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130508_orig.jpg?crop=982,983,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693115610185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130508"},{"teacherId":5867014,"projectId":6632686,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donor,\r\nI don't have the words to fully capture what your generosity means to my students, but I'm going to try. Because of you, my classroom is now filled with tools that will shape how my first graders learn, read, and see themselves as capable, curious learners — and I wanted you to know exactly what that looks like in practice.\r\nLet's start with the Double-Sided Magnetic Write & Wipe Boards. These three sets of ten mean that for the first time, every single one of my students can have a personal whiteboard in their hands during lessons. Instead of a few students raising hands while the rest wait quietly, I can now ask a question and watch every child think, write, and show me their answer at the same time. It's a small shift that makes a huge difference — quiet learners find their voice, and I get a real-time window into who needs more support before a concept gets away from them.\r\nThen there's the Kindergarten Guided Reading Collection and the At-Home Learning Guided Reading Multilevel Pack. Thirty books, spanning a full range of reading levels, now live in our classroom library and in my small-group reading toolkit. Learning to read is one of the most important — and most personal — journeys a child takes in first grade. No two students get there the same way or at the same pace. These books let me meet each child exactly where they are, whether that's sounding out their first CVC words or building fluency and confidence with longer stories. And because some of these books can travel home, reading practice doesn't have to stop at the classroom door. Families get to be part of the journey too.\r\nThe Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit might be the item I'm most excited about. There is something almost magical about the way young children learn letters and sounds through touch and play. Watching a student physically build a word, letter by letter, and then read it back to me — that moment when it clicks — is one of my favorite parts of teaching. This kit turns our whiteboard easel into a hands-on literacy center that my students will use every single day.\r\nPlease know that these aren't just supplies sitting on a shelf. They are already becoming part of our daily rhythm — during morning meeting, small group instruction, literacy centers, and independent work time. Every time a student picks up a magnetic letter, writes on their personal whiteboard, or curls up with a new book, they are benefiting directly from your kindness.\r\nTeaching first grade means watching children take some of their very first steps toward independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Thanks to you, I have better tools to help them get there. On behalf of my whole class — thank you for believing in public education, and for believing in these kids.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1669765707218,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-with-our-donors-choose/6632686/","projectTitle":"Rocking With Our Donors Choose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5867014_orig.png?crop=1831,1831,x117,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601047683547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5867014"},{"teacherId":9360103,"projectId":10300656,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom and helping us have a strong start to a new year! The lamps will help create a fun and welcoming atmosphere to learn in. The paint by sticker books will be used as a fun reward as part of fun Friday. These were a definite favorite for my students last year and I know they will be loved again this year. The students love choosing a picture and slowly seeing it come to life. It is also a great hands on, screen free activity which is a bonus. 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