{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Truesdell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5812049,"projectId":9640899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gifts. We received many different items on this project, including classroom anchor charts for the literacy classroom; multiple stress reduction toys and other therapy tools; and a few school uniforms. Many of the school uniforms have already been distributed to very grateful families. The anchor charts are helping students who are learning English as a second language in the third grade literacy classroom. We have also been making a lot of use of the different therapy tools to support students who are experiencing big emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1756130770338,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong/9640899/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Besa Mulaye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5812049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536683709191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5812049"},{"teacherId":5812049,"projectId":9723481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much once again for your generous gifts of new school uniforms for our students. I have already distributed many of them to students that need them. We really appreciate being able to support our students in this way. Some of our students face big issues such as homelessness or lack of consistent meals; we are happy to at least ensure that they are not also worrying about school uniforms. Most of the uniforms I acquired were bigger sizes and mostly went to the students in grades 4 and 5.","fullyFundedDate":1758804640903,"projectUrl":"project/uniforms-for-unity/9723481/","projectTitle":"Uniforms For Unity","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Our hive is buzzing with excitement, growth, and positivity!\r\n\r\nOur class library is another favorite spot—students can read, imagine, and \"bee\" creative!\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this special learning space possible. You've helped us create a place where our students feel proud, motivated, and truly part of the hive.","fullyFundedDate":1755129408476,"projectUrl":"project/bee-amazing-3rd-grade-classroom-25-26/9410479/","projectTitle":"Bee Amazing 3rd Grade Classroom 25-26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701534"},{"teacherId":9286957,"projectId":9220220,"letterContent":"The Yoto player has quickly become a beloved part of our classroom! It gives my students the chance to enjoy a wide variety of stories, even if they are still building their reading skills. Listening to these new texts helps them practice comprehension, retelling, and vocabulary while sparking their imaginations and love of books.\r\n\r\nReading now looks like groups of students gathering to listen together or choosing a story card during quiet time. One student who often struggles to focus during independent reading is now fully engaged when listening to Yoto stories, while another student who is learning English lights up when he hears familiar tales.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, all of my students can participate in the joy of storytelling, no matter their reading level. The Yoto player has made reading more inclusive, more accessible, and much more fun for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1746786301851,"projectUrl":"project/less-screens-more-scenes-bringing-stor/9220220/","projectTitle":"Less Screens, More Scenes: Bringing Stories to Life with Yoto!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286957"},{"teacherId":8714451,"projectId":9646219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing bilingual books for our students! These books are helping children strengthen both language and literacy skills while engaging in meaningful activities.\r\n\r\nStudents are exploring stories in both English and [second language], which encourages reading, comprehension, and vocabulary development. They are also practicing fine motor and visual-motor skills through interactive activities like tracing, pointing, and following along with the stories. Your support is helping make learning fun, inclusive, and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and success!","fullyFundedDate":1756228992055,"projectUrl":"project/reading-fuels-writing-writing-deepens-r/9646219/","projectTitle":"Reading Fuels Writing, Writing Deepens Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Buddoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbudd"},{"teacherId":8714451,"projectId":9629591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project! Because of you, our classroom now has a trampoline and sensory decals that are already making a huge difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe trampoline gives children a safe way to release energy and return to learning with focus and confidence. The sensory decals have quickly become a favorite—students love using them for movement breaks that help calm their bodies and clear their minds. These tools not only support self-regulation, but they also bring joy, laughter, and independence into our daily routine.","fullyFundedDate":1756228992416,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-organized-classroom/9629591/","projectTitle":"Calm and Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Buddoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbudd"},{"teacherId":8714451,"projectId":9543838,"letterContent":"Your generous support of essential sensory tools such as the rainbow timer, yoga ball, and wiggle pen has helped my students stay engaged and confident in their learning. The rainbow timer provides a calming visual that helps them manage transitions during tabletop activities and build patience. The yoga ball and wiggle pen has helped my students with extra energy and fine motor challenges create a fun way to participate in writing while staying seated.\r\n\r\nThese simple yet powerful tools has helped transformed everyday learning moments—turning frustration into focus, and hesitation into excitement. With your help, my students have the resources they need to self-regulate, stay motivated, and reach their fullest potential","fullyFundedDate":1756228992632,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-learner-with-sensory-to/9543838/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Learner with Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Buddoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbudd"},{"teacherId":8714451,"projectId":9298800,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation through DonorsChoose, which provided our classroom with a light box. Your kindness and support have made a profound impact on our students, enhancing their learning experiences in ways that are both engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe light box has quickly become an invaluable tool, sparking curiosity and creativity while supporting sensory exploration and visual learning. Whether using it for tracing or hands-on discovery, our students are captivated by its possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1746768741091,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-young-writers-light-box-to/9298800/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Young Writers: Light Box to Spark Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Buddoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbudd"},{"teacherId":8714451,"projectId":9038574,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for your generous donation of the sensory water table. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful impact on our students, providing them with an engaging and enriching experience that fosters exploration, creativity, and sensory development.\r\n\r\nThe sensory water table has quickly become a favorite among our students, offering them a hands-on opportunity to build fine motor skills, develop social interactions, and engage in calming, therapeutic play. It has been incredible to see the joy, curiosity, and excitement on their faces as they engage with this valuable resource.","fullyFundedDate":1743868547035,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-learn-help-my-students-le/9038574/","projectTitle":"Lights Camera Learn. Help My Students Learn Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Buddoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbudd"},{"teacherId":9701534,"projectId":8694678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with the additional display board. Your contribution has transformed our learning environment in ways that directly benefit our students' daily educational experience.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity has been immediate and significant. Our students now have clear visibility of essential learning materials, including our daily learning objectives, vocabulary anchor charts, and interactive word walls. The additional display space has enabled us to create dedicated areas for different subjects, making it easier for students to reference important concepts during independent work time.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution extends beyond just physical classroom equipment – it has become a vital tool in fostering an organized, interactive, and student-centered learning environment. The excitement on students' faces when they can easily access and reference learning materials makes it clear that your support has made a meaningful difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWe are profoundly grateful for your investment in our students' learning experience. Your generosity demonstrates the powerful impact that community support can have on education.","fullyFundedDate":1734643187665,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-elaesl-small-groups/8694678/","projectTitle":"Third Grade ELA/ESL Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701534"},{"teacherId":8714451,"projectId":9104109,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of DonorsChoose, our students had a hands-on, engaging learning experience celebrating National Donut Day! Through the interactive \"Grab That Donut\" game, students not only discovered the fascinating history of donuts but also honed their fine motor skills by sorting and playing store.\r\n\r\nSeeing the joy and excitement on the student faces as they played, learned, and explored was truly inspiring. Your support makes moments like these possible, helping us create dynamic learning environments where students thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744242218085,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-dreams-supporting-fine/9104109/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Dreams: Supporting Fine Motor Skill Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Buddoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbudd"},{"teacherId":9701534,"projectId":9220898,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of our DonorsChoose project that provided our Newspaper club and third grade with a new printer. Your generosity has already made an incredible impact on our student newspaper club and will continue to benefit our incoming third graders in the upcoming school year.\r\n\r\nOur student journalists have been thrilled to produce professional-quality newspapers that truly showcase their hard work. The printer has transformed our newspaper club meetings into authentic publishing experiences, where students can see their articles, interviews, and creative pieces come to life in vibrant color. Watching their faces light up as they hold freshly printed copies of their work has been absolutely magical. The improved print quality has boosted their confidence as young writers and motivated them to pay even more attention to their editing and revision process.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead to the next school year, this printer will take on an additional vital role in our third-grade classroom. We will use it to create engaging, colorful anchor charts that bring our reading and writing strategies to life. The ability to print large-format vocabulary cards and word wall displays will be instrumental in supporting our students' literacy development. I'm particularly excited about printing customized reading comprehension guides and math strategy posters that can be updated throughout the year to match our curriculum progression.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom extends far beyond just hardware – it's an investment in student literacy, journalism, and creative expression. The printer serves as a bridge between our students' ideas and their ability to share them with the world, whether through newspaper articles or classroom learning tools. It's wonderful to know that your generous gift will continue to support student learning in multiple ways for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their educational journey. 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