{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tariffville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5786943,"projectId":9190044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom project! Because of your kindness, we now have essential supplies like Expo markers, cardstock, and other basic materials that will make our daily lessons smoother and more engaging. These items might seem simple, but they make a huge difference in keeping our classroom organized, creative, and ready for learning every day.\r\nYour support means more than words can express. My students and I are so grateful to know that people like you believe in the importance of education and are willing to invest in their success. Each time we use these supplies—whether it's writing on the whiteboard during a lively discussion or creating colorful projects on cardstock—we'll be reminded of your generosity and the positive impact you've made on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1742945348265,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-school-supplies/9190044/","projectTitle":"The Best School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5786943_orig.jpg?crop=1374,1374,x0,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606742864186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5786943"},{"teacherId":9683663,"projectId":9173671,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our class now has a full set of headphones and styluses for each student! These tools have already made a huge difference in our day-to-day learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to fully engage with programs like Snorkl, Epic, Learning Ally, and other educational videos without distraction. For many of my learners, being able to focus on their own audio and work independently has been a game-changer for comprehension and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe styluses have also become a student favorite! They love using them to write out their math and reading responses directly on their Chromebooks, especially during Snorkl lessons. It's helping them take ownership of their digital work while still practicing handwriting and written expression skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just give us supplies, it gave my students new ways to connect, focus, and express their ideas. We're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785672933,"projectUrl":"project/clear-sound-clear-minds-headphones-for/9173671/","projectTitle":"Clear Sound, Clear Minds: Headphones for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9683663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744224227992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kasper-class"},{"teacherId":4047574,"projectId":9323176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom project! Because of your kindness, my first graders will now have sturdy book boxes and bins to organize their independent reading. Having their own space for books will help them take ownership of their learning, build responsibility, and most importantly—grow their love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom is already building as students imagine filling their boxes with \"just-right\" books they can return to every day. This organization will make our reading time smoother and more meaningful, and it will empower my students to see themselves as real readers.","fullyFundedDate":1750774682797,"projectUrl":"project/books-need-a-home-organizing-our-classr/9323176/","projectTitle":"Books Need a Home: Organizing Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4047574_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478124902184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4047574"},{"teacherId":1695684,"projectId":8297455,"letterContent":"Hooray! Thank you, thank you, thank you for fully funding our project to turn our classroom into a home!\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave us so much more than just supplies. You provided us with the tools for a great year of learning and with beautiful plants and picture frames to make our room feel like a cozy, happy home. My students are already so excited to take photos of our classroom family to fill them!\r\n\r\nYou've helped us create a space where every child feels safe, cared for, and like they truly belong. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build not just a classroom, but a home.","fullyFundedDate":1715256363106,"projectUrl":"project/chalkboards-are-out-new-school-supplies/8297455/","projectTitle":"Chalkboards Are Out, New School Supplies Are In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1695684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449017824685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1695684"},{"teacherId":1695684,"projectId":8846800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our diverse book project! The day the box of new books arrived was truly special. These aren't just stories; they are mirrors and windows for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your incredible generosity, every child in our classroom can now find characters who look like them, share their experiences, and celebrate their cultures. These books are building a more empathetic and inclusive community, one story at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them see themselves and others in the pages of a book.","fullyFundedDate":1728238428864,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-with-diverse-characters-to-rep/8846800/","projectTitle":"New Books With Diverse Characters to Represent Us All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1695684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449017824685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1695684"},{"teacherId":1695684,"projectId":8050567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our school supply project! Your kindness has provided our students with all the tools they need, from pens and markers to sticky notes and highlighters.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, every student feels prepared and ready to learn each day. Your gift removes barriers and empowers them to engage confidently in every lesson. My students are so excited to get to work, whether they're highlighting in their favorite color or editing and revising like a true editor. I'm just as excited as they are!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us create a classroom where everyone is equipped to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1710427470956,"projectUrl":"project/chalkboards-are-out-new-school-supplies/8050567/","projectTitle":"Chalkboards Are Out, New School Supplies Are In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1695684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449017824685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1695684"},{"teacherId":9683663,"projectId":9211815,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now filled with a vibrant collection of diverse read-aloud books that have truly transformed the way my students engage with reading. These new titles have helped us introduce critical skills such as making inferences, identifying themes, and analyzing characters' motivations—all while celebrating a wide range of voices and experiences. Through stories featuring characters from different backgrounds, cultures, and family structures, students are gaining not only literacy skills but also empathy, cultural awareness, and confidence in seeing themselves reflected in literature.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become a joyful and highly anticipated part of each day. There's a buzz of excitement around the stories we're sharing. Students are thinking deeply, asking thoughtful questions, and making connections to their own lives. One student, who was previously reluctant to participate in discussions, has become a vocal contributor after discovering a book with a main character who shares her cultural heritage. The class is excited that we often read books to fit a lesson we have for reading or books that fit our Cultural Heritage Months, like Asian American Pacific Islander Month - we had 4 books on display that we read as a class to honor the month! \r\n\r\nYour gift has done more than put books on our shelves—it has sparked curiosity, empowered young voices, and created a space where every child can feel seen and valued. Thank you for believing in our classroom and the power of diverse stories.","fullyFundedDate":1744246858158,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-engaging-read-/9211815/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Engaging Read-Alouds for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9683663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744224227992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kasper-class"},{"teacherId":175505,"projectId":9221480,"letterContent":"Having decodable books in a kindergarten classroom plays a crucial role in helping students succeed in learning to read.\r\n\r\nDecodable books are written using phonics patterns that students have already learned. This allows young readers to successfully decode words on their own, which boosts their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nThese books give students repeated practice with specific letter-sound relationships. This reinforces the phonics instruction they receive and helps solidify their understanding.\r\n\r\nIn short, decodable books give kindergarteners the right kind of practice at the right time, making reading success more attainable for all students—especially emerging and struggling readers.","fullyFundedDate":1744223922687,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed-donate-decodable-books/9221480/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed: Donate Decodable Books for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp175505_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707176746966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/175505"},{"teacherId":175505,"projectId":8822002,"letterContent":"Dear [Donor's Name],\r\n\r\nI am writing to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donation of math manipulatives to our kindergarten classroom. Your thoughtful gift will have a wonderful impact on our young learners as they explore and develop a love for math.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on materials you provided will allow our students to better understand numbers, shapes, patterns, and basic math concepts in a fun and interactive way. As you may know, kindergarten is a crucial time for building foundational skills, and these manipulatives will make learning math an engaging and memorable experience for our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students will have the opportunity to work with materials that help bring math to life in a way that is both educational and exciting. Your generosity makes a big difference in their early learning journey, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and commitment to helping our kindergarten students succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1731559704511,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/8822002/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp175505_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707176746966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/175505"},{"teacherId":9683663,"projectId":8669048,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and support! The new resources have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. When my students first saw the seat cushions, they were thrilled to have flexible seating options for independent reading. Now, they love grabbing a cushion and finding a cozy spot to dive into their books, making our reading time even more enjoyable and engaging.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest game-changers has been our new slug light, which we've designated as our \"Don't Bug\" light for small-group work. My students quickly learned that when the light is on, it's a signal for focused learning, and it has helped create a calm, productive space for small-group instruction. Additionally, our new mailboxes have been a lifesaver in keeping us organized! Homework, important papers, and classwork all have a designated place, making transitions smoother and ensuring nothing gets lost in the shuffle.\r\n\r\nThese simple yet powerful additions, along with the rest of the classroom essentials have transformed our daily routines, helping my students feel more comfortable, independent, and focused. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom—we truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1733936467447,"projectUrl":"project/building-my-dream-classroom/8669048/","projectTitle":"Building My Dream Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9683663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744224227992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kasper-class"},{"teacherId":5033902,"projectId":8197734,"letterContent":"On behalf of my second grade students, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project. Thanks to your support, we now have a set of decodable books, two new flexible chairs, as well as a class set of headphones, which has made a huge difference in our learning environment. All of my students have greatly benefited from the new additions to our classroom. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided us with the tools and resources to grow, explore, and succeed. For example, my students have really enjoyed the new decodable books, which have made it easier for them to learn the foundations of reading. The impact of your contribution has been felt every day in our classroom, whether it's through hands-on learning activities, exciting new resources, or an enhanced sense of possibility for each child.\r\n\r\nWe are so lucky to have your support, and your generosity truly means the world to us!\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping us create a brighter future for them.","fullyFundedDate":1711546770372,"projectUrl":"project/learning-acceleration-academic-renewal/8197734/","projectTitle":"Learning Acceleration, Academic Renewal, and Student Enrichment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5033902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737910132900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5033902"},{"teacherId":7970270,"projectId":8473889,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity in supporting our classroom project! The materials you've provided have already made a tremendous difference in our learning environment, and I am excited to share some of the ways we've been using them.\r\n\r\nOne of the first things my students noticed was the new wobble stools. For students with sensory needs, these chairs have been a game-changer. They allow them to move and focus during lessons, and I've already seen an improvement in their engagement and attention. The ukuleles were another big hit! During a recent reading lesson, my students took turns learning basic chords, and their faces lit up with excitement as they strummed their first notes to showcase a theme of a story. The sense of accomplishment and joy was palpable, and many of them expressed a desire to continue learning more. These musical moments are fostering not only creativity but also teamwork and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe storage drawers have helped us organize materials in a way that ensures every student has what they need, when they need it. This has created a more efficient and welcoming classroom, where students feel empowered to be independent and take responsibility for their space. One of the highlights has been our inclusive read-aloud sessions with the new books you helped provide. My students were so excited to explore stories that represent different cultures, abilities, and experiences. They loved discussing the characters and themes and how they related to their own lives, fostering empathy and understanding in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are excited to continue using these resources. The upcoming project will focus on building a collaborative classroom art piece, where students will work together to illustrate what inclusivity means to them. They'll use the new art supplies, the sensory tools, and their ukuleles to add personal touches to the piece. With the support of these new materials, we are not just learning academically; we are growing emotionally and socially, too.\r\n\r\nThank you for your belief in my students and for giving them the resources they need to thrive. 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