{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tri - C Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9519592,"projectId":9684941,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom now has a MacBook that connects seamlessly to our Smartboard. This technology has transformed the way my students learn each day. With the new laptop, I can easily navigate lessons, display interactive content, and use learning tools that were difficult to access before.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to actively participate in lessons—dragging, writing, solving, and exploring learning activities directly on the Smartboard. From math manipulatives to phonics games to science videos and virtual field trips, our Smartboard has become a dynamic learning hub. The MacBook makes it quick and easy for me to switch between resources and keep students engaged in hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are experiencing a more interactive, exciting, and accessible education. Thank you for helping us make learning come alive in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757462123677,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-secrets-to-reading-success/9684941/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Secrets to Reading Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519592_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717883553690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519592"},{"teacherId":183919,"projectId":9270111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Capturing Kindergarten: a Year in Pictures\" project. Because of your kindness, I was able to purchase a camera, tripod, memory card, and carrying case. These tools are changing how I document my students' learning and growth all year long. It is especially helpful to have them becuse recently my phone camera broke. I am not able to take pictures with it and am so lucky to be able to use my camera for lasting memories.\r\n\r\nEvery day in our kindergarten classroom is full of discovery, laughter, and little \"aha\" moments. With this equipment, I can preserve those moments in high-quality photos, store them in a more meaningful way, and create beautiful memory books at the end of the year. Your donation is helping us build a visual story of our year together that our students ,and their families, will treasure for years to come. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community. Thank you for investing in their memories, their creativity, and their joy. You Rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1757647226397,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-kindergarten-a-year-in-pictur/9270111/","projectTitle":"Capturing Kindergarten: a Year in Pictures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp183919_orig.jpg?crop=983,983,x252,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747334333471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswebbkdg"},{"teacherId":183919,"projectId":9563410,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our \"All-in-One Art Trays for Little Artists\" project. Because of your contribution, I was able to provide my students with high-quality art trays that make a huge difference in how they create and explore. They store so nicely in our workspace and are very sturdy.\r\n\r\nThese trays give each student their own \"workspace on the go,\" so they can easily access paints, brushes, markers, and other materials without having to share or wait. In class, I've already seen them become more independent and excited about art time. Kids can be less worried about making a mess, and more focused on being creative.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools to explore, imagine, and express themselves. Your generosity is making creative learning possible, and I can't wait to share more of their artwork with you as we dive into upcoming projects. You Rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1755187666023,"projectUrl":"project/all-in-one-art-trays-for-little-artists/9563410/","projectTitle":"All-in-One Art Trays for Little Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp183919_orig.jpg?crop=983,983,x252,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747334333471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswebbkdg"},{"teacherId":8009620,"projectId":9433496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to bring fun magnetic letter, word, and story-telling fun to our school library. Our students are able to work on letter recognition, spelling, sentence creation, and reading with magnetic letters and words. They are loving it!! We were also able to purchase story retelling kits that students use to read a story and use the manipulatives to retell what they read. They have also been using the pieces to make up their own stories! It is so fun to watch their creative minds work. \r\n\r\nWe are so very grateful for your support. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1751496417028,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-storytelling-fun/9433496/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Storytelling Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giblin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654400432224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tri-c-library"},{"teacherId":8009620,"projectId":9414863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our readers and our school library! Because of your generosity we were able to bring some very fun, engaging, and accessible National Geographic nonfiction books to our library. Students LOVE the books and we have already seen these books checked out repeatedly in the short amount of time we have had them. It is so exciting to introduce books to readers that they really like! We are incredibly grateful to you. Again, thank you for teaming up with us as we make books and the library exciting for our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1755187666583,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-books-for-all-readers/9414863/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Books for ALL Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giblin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654400432224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tri-c-library"},{"teacherId":8009620,"projectId":9475167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for so generously supporting this project and the development of our students. Because of your kindness, we have been able to add amazing items to the school ROAR Store for students to be able to purchase with their earned Cub Coupons. While students are rewarded with coupons for working hard and making great citizenship choices, and then deciding to either save them or spend them in the ROAR Store, they are also learning valuable life lessons in financial literacy and improving math skills. Your generosity has helped us make the ROAR Store choices very exciting for our learners. \r\n\r\nWe are so incredibly grateful and simply could not have done it without you. Again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1755521943852,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-to-help-us-roar/9475167/","projectTitle":"Incentives To Help Us ROAR!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giblin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009620_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654400432224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tri-c-library"},{"teacherId":9570896,"projectId":9444376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards a MacBook Pro for our classroom. This has made a big difference in my instruction and students' learning!\r\nThis item has made our transitions from one subject to another seamless. It has also insured that our learning has a continuous flow because we are not as concerned with the lagging that can sometimes happen with the Internet.\r\nStudents are engaged with visuals and interactivity of our curriculum. They are active learners throughout our day. We cannot thank you enough for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1751990206802,"projectUrl":"project/click-slide-learn-first-grade-comes-a/9444376/","projectTitle":"Click, Slide, Learn! First Grade Comes Alive With a MacBook!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brookhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570896_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751729148877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570896"},{"teacherId":9519592,"projectId":9437678,"letterContent":"Having my MacBook synced with my Smartboard has transformed the way I teach. Instead of being tied to my desk, I can move around the classroom while still controlling lessons, which keeps students more engaged and allows me to better manage the room. It has made transitions smoother, whether I'm pulling up a video, switching between slides, or accessing interactive activities. I can quickly model writing, highlight key points, and share visuals in real time, which helps my students stay focused and understand concepts more clearly. Overall, it has streamlined my instruction, saved valuable time, and created a more interactive, student-centered learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1751496416893,"projectUrl":"project/click-slide-learn-first-grade-comes/9437678/","projectTitle":"Click, Slide, Learn! First Grade Comes Alive with a MacBook!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519592_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717883553690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519592"},{"teacherId":6206445,"projectId":9180904,"letterContent":"I want to share how much I appreciate your wonderful donations for my classroom. My school has many students who have lots of books in their home, but also many students who have very little access to books and reading before kindergarten. As these students enter my kindergarten classroom, I do my best to foster an immediate interest in reading. The students who already enjoy reading at home with their loved ones are looking for new and exciting ways to engage with books while other students are just interested in seeing books for the first time. These new readers are so perfect for making all of my students, no matter their background, feel excited to have a book in their hands! \r\nWe start the year slowly, just listening for sounds and getting students excited about being able to read on their own. Most of my students had never seen the read to me books. This was so fun because not only did it create a buzz of eagerness to have a turn to listen and \"read\", but it also was something new that everyone got to experience for the first time together in kindergarten. I have been amazed at how well my students have behaved in order to earn a chance to hold these books and explore the new stories! Many of my students have very little experience with being read to. I read to my class daily, but the read to me books have given my students the chance to hear more stories while I work on other skills with other students. I am so thrilled with these additions to my classroom and want you all to know that you truly have made my classroom a brighter place!","fullyFundedDate":1746755864276,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-love-for-reading-in-kindergar/9180904/","projectTitle":"Creating a love for Reading in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lukens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6206445_orig.jpg?crop=796,796,x1118,y1149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579118835260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6206445"},{"teacherId":6829196,"projectId":9178542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of mini erasers for our first grade students. Your generosity brought big smiles to little faces! The erasers were a huge hit during math hour, and the students were excited to use them—not just as tools, but as fun little rewards that made the learning experience even more engaging.\r\n\r\nThese small gifts had a big impact. They helped create a more joyful and interactive classroom environment, encouraging students to participate more actively and stay focused during lessons. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support, and we appreciate your role in making our classroom a brighter, more motivating place for young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746833611200,"projectUrl":"project/mini-reasons-to-learn-math/9178542/","projectTitle":"Mini Reasons to Learn Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fulkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829196_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571843863386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6829196"},{"teacherId":183919,"projectId":9222914,"letterContent":"As we wrap up our composting project, I want to send one final, heartfelt thank you for your generous contribution. Because of you, our kindergarteners had the opportunity to turn lunch leftovers into compost; all within the course of a school day!\r\n\r\nThe excitement this project sparked was unforgettable. Students squealed with curiosity (and sometimes because they were a little grossed-out!) as they watched their food scraps transform. It became more than just a science lesson, it was a daily adventure that made environmental responsibility real, tangible, and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring learning to life in such a meaningful way. Your support made a lasting impact and not just on our classroom, but on how these young minds see the world around them. Thanks again. You Rock!!","fullyFundedDate":1746456539691,"projectUrl":"project/from-scraps-to-soil-kindergarten-compo/9222914/","projectTitle":"From Scraps to Soil - Kindergarten Composting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp183919_orig.jpg?crop=983,983,x252,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747334333471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswebbkdg"},{"teacherId":8009620,"projectId":9091517,"letterContent":"Our appreciation for your support cannot be overstated. With your help, we have been able to purchase high quality, interesting, favorite book titles for our students. It is thrilling to hear our learners get excited about choosing books when they are shopping at their ROAR Store and by offering books that they want and love, we keep\r\nthe excitement going. \r\n\r\nWe believe strongly that offering reading materials in many different ways helps to reinforce that reading is a pleasurable thing, not just something we have to do for class. So we offer books to our learners every opportunity we can. Your generosity has helped us spread book joy and we are so very grateful. 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