{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Summerwind Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9468192,"letterContent":"Many thanks for helping my students make progress toward their communication \"goals\"! Your interest, donation, and support are truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nMy speech and language scholars got a \"kick\" out of the soccer-themed speech therapy sessions. They were so excited when they entered the Speech Room and saw the indoor soccer goal and soccer balls! Incorporating gross motor skills while practicing communication skills was big huge success! My scholars took shots on goal after repetitive language drills and speech sound practice activities. It was a perfect opportunity to encourage friendly competition and teamwork. They also loved the soccer ball fidget spinners and repeatedly expressed their gratitude for the generous donations.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of students and educators!","fullyFundedDate":1753124356870,"projectUrl":"project/goooaaalll-spectacular-soccer-skills-in/9468192/","projectTitle":"Goooaaalll! Spectacular Soccer Skills in the Speech Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9779379,"letterContent":"Thank you Allstate Foundation for sponsoring our \"Gotta Catch 'Em All: Including Others and Spreading Kindness\" community service project! My speech and language scholars were so excited to participate in the Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival. Watching them spread kindness to their peers and other members of our local community filled me with pride! \r\n\r\nA group of my 3rd and 4th grade students prepared the materials and helped set-up the Pokemon themed trunk-or-treat vehicle. The students handed out the treats included in this project (fruit snacks, Pokemon cards, toys, erasers) during trunk-or-treating. They had the opportunity to practce their communication skills while greeting others and handing out the treats. Their smiles and excitement were clearly evident when they engaged in acts of kindness while working together and giving to others.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for this experience and we can't thank you enough for inspiring and funding this school community event!","fullyFundedDate":1761074611636,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-catch-em-all-including-others-an/9779379/","projectTitle":"Gotta Catch 'Em All: Including Others and Speading Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9394926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our \"Robots: Remarkable Resources & Reinforcers\" project! Your interest and generosity are appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe robot themed board games, books, and STEM manipulatives have been a remarkable addition to our Speech Therapy sessions. The robot building game has been enjoyed by students ranging from TK-5th grade! It is a perfect reinforcer during speech sound practice and offers many opportunities for language development. The books have been engaging and informative all at once. They have encouraged turn-taking, literacy development, and comprehension skills. The STEM building materials have been great for my sensory learners! The spark imagination and encourage cooperative play.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to using these materials again during upcoming sessions and we thank you for supporting students and educators!","fullyFundedDate":1757603700903,"projectUrl":"project/robots-remarkable-resources-reinforc/9394926/","projectTitle":"Robots: Remarkable Resources & Reinforcers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9503511,"letterContent":"Many thanks for your generous donation to our \"Games Galore\" project! Your interest and support are truly appreciated. Games are a great way to practice communication skills while having fun. My speech and language scholars love the new board games! The Shopping List game and Crazy Chefs game paired perfectly with our recent food themed speech therapy sessions. They were simple yet engaging and provided many opportunities to practice a variety of communication skills! Thanks again for making a difference in the lives of students and educators! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1756834177928,"projectUrl":"project/games-galore/9503511/","projectTitle":"Games Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":9226031,"projectId":9313354,"letterContent":"This project goes beyond skill-building to foster a love of reading and empower students to become confident, independent learners. Structured literacy centers will provide a supportive environment where students can thrive while practicing phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in meaningful, hands-on ways. With leveled readers, adapted books, and engaging games, every child will have access to success at their own level, eliminating barriers and celebrating progress. Tools like sentence-building kits will further strengthen language and communication skills that extend well beyond the classroom. By making learning accessible, motivating, and fun, this project lays the foundation for lifelong confidence and achievement in reading. Ultimately, this project is not just about improving literacy scores; it's about creating a predictable, supportive environment where students can regulate their emotions, work independently, and feel empowered to become confident, lifelong learners. You helped to build a solid foundation that will support their success for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1750542573826,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-learn-interactive-literacy-c/9313354/","projectTitle":"Reading to Learn: Interactive Literacy Centers for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226031"},{"teacherId":9226031,"projectId":9396339,"letterContent":"Incorporating sensory supports and equity-focused literature into our day isn't just about comfort or curriculum, it's about dignity, understanding, and building a classroom culture rooted in inclusion. For many of my students, the chance to see their race, culture, or disability reflected in a book is a powerful moment. Pairing that with the sensory tools they need to feel calm and safe helps create a learning environment where they can thrive. My students will not only learn to read, but learn to love themselves, their classmates, and the rich diversity of the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we talk a lot about kindness, fairness, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. Thanks to you, those conversations will be more meaningful, and more accessible than ever before. Thank you for believing in equity, inclusion, and the power of early education.","fullyFundedDate":1757423934070,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-visual-art-supplies-for/9396339/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Visual: Art Supplies for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226031"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9616662,"letterContent":"Thanks a million for showing us the money! Your interest, support, and generous donation are appreciated! \r\n\r\nThe items provided by this project included incentives of varied value, including plushies, mini pets, erasers, and more. They have been added to our Speech Room Rewards economy system and students have already been putting their financial literacy skills to work. They are so motivated by the new rewards They are working hard to earn and manage their points. \r\n\r\nThank you for making financial literacy a hands-on learning experience! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1756607417107,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-using-a-classroom-eco/9616662/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy Using a Classroom Economy System","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9472810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me welcome my students back to school! Your interest, support, and generosity are truly appreciated!\r\n\r\nThe basic school supplies, including folders, dry erase table dots, markers, stickers, rewards, and more, provided us with a great start! The colorful, poly folders were used to create individual speech therapy folders. My students enjoyed choosing and decorating their folders, which will be used for the entire school year. They used the name tags and motivational stickers to individualize their folder. The dry erase markers and table dots have already been put to use as well. Items such as the pencils, erasers, and bookmarks, have been added to our Speech Room Rewards. The mini bears have been added to our Bear Box and are a new favorite!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1753923009607,"projectUrl":"project/speech-room-basics/9472810/","projectTitle":"Speech Room Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":1791605,"projectId":9396579,"letterContent":"The moment my first graders saw the new magnetic whiteboards, they were bursting with excitement and it was like giving them a brand-new toy. They immediately started spelling their names and creating small words. One student, who often struggles with paper-and-pencil tasks, spent the entire literacy block confidently building words on his board. The reusable nature of these boards has been a game-changer, allowing them to practice letter formation and writing without the pressure of making a mistake on paper.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh has been an absolute hit as well, especially with our early finishers. It's become a quiet and calming station in the corner of the room where students can decompress while building their fine motor skills. Last week, we used the Play-Doh to practice making letters and numbers, and it transformed what could be a repetitive activity into a fun, hands-on experience. The students love molding and shaping the material, and I can already see improvements in their hand strength and dexterity.\r\n\r\nThe card stock and laminating pouches have empowered my students to create artwork they can truly be proud of. We recently completed a painting project where each student painted a self-portrait. Using the sturdy card stock meant the paint didn't bleed through and their creations held up beautifully. The best part was laminating the final pieces. The students' faces lit up as they saw their work protected and looking professional. They proudly carried their self-portraits home, knowing their artwork was safe and would last.\r\n\r\nOur next big project will be combining all these new resources. We'll use the magnetic whiteboards to draft and revise sentences about our favorite animals. Then, we'll use the card stock and paint to create artistic representations of those animals. Finally, we'll laminate their finished work, making a wonderful \"Animal Facts\" book that each student can take home at the end of the year.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a tangible difference in our classroom. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to learn and create with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1749224717793,"projectUrl":"project/lets-keep-little-hands-busy-while-learn/9396579/","projectTitle":"Let's Keep Little Hands Busy While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1791605_orig.jpg?crop=1799,1799,x166,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591904719820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1791605"},{"teacherId":9200815,"projectId":9395747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of paints and art supplies for our rock painting project. Your support has made it possible for us to be creative and bring color to our ideas. The students are excited to design and decorate their rocks, and your kindness has given them the opportunity to express themselves through art.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. Your contribution not only provided us with the materials we needed, but also encouraged creativity, teamwork, and joy in our project. The painted rocks will be a lasting reminder of your support and the fun we had creating them.","fullyFundedDate":1749148324487,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rocks/9395747/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bateman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9200815_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709054688037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200815"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9271149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your interest, support, and generous donation! Thanks to you, we were able to \"Hop Into Habitats\" and explore a variety of environments during our Speech Therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nMy speech and language scholars love thematic therapy and the fun, interactive materials that go along with each topic! The games, books, STEAM activities, and stickers were a huge hit with my students. The books paired perfectly with the games and other learning materials. The stickers and sticker stampers were a student favorite!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1752018715754,"projectUrl":"project/hop-into-habitats-exploring-environment/9271149/","projectTitle":"Hop Into Habitats: Exploring Environments in the Speech Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7287151_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595355080659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7287151"},{"teacherId":7287151,"projectId":9386533,"letterContent":"Many thanks for your generous donation to our \"Incredible Ink and Awesome Art Supplies\" project!\r\n\r\nThanks to your interest, support and donation, my speech and language scholars started the 2025-2026 with a fresh supply of all things art! New markers, crayons, paint dabbers, colored pencils, paper, and printer ink! They were so excited when we unboxed the supplies and used them to create our All About Me posters and Speech Folders! \r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us! 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