{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tuggle Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":10135826,"letterContent":"Your generosity has set the stage for something wonderful in our early learning classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to bilingual math books and interactive learning centers that make math feel inviting, meaningful, and within reach. These resources are more than materials. They are bridges that connect language and learning, allowing students to explore early math concepts while also honoring the languages they bring with them. For young learners, that connection builds both confidence and a strong foundation from the very start.\r\n\r\nWith your support, math becomes something students can touch, talk about, and truly understand. The interactive centers turn numbers and patterns into hands-on discoveries, while the bilingual books ensure that language supports learning instead of standing in its way. Students can make sense of new ideas, collaborate with peers, and develop a positive relationship with math early on. You have helped create a space where curiosity grows and every child can participate fully.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift will continue to unfold over time. Early experiences with math shape how students see themselves as learners, and you are helping them build confidence that will follow them into every future classroom. More importantly, you are showing them that their voices, languages, and ideas all belong in the world of learning. That message will stay with them far beyond these early years.","fullyFundedDate":1777472901448,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-mathematicians-grow/10135826/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Mathematicians Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":10135823,"letterContent":"Your generosity has sparked something powerful in our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to interactive science centers and bilingual STEM books that turn curiosity into discovery. These resources are more than tools. They are invitations to ask questions, test ideas, and explore how the world works. For many of our students, especially those learning English, having materials that support both language and content means they can engage fully and confidently in scientific learning.\r\n\r\nWith your support, science will no longer feel distant or difficult. It will feel hands-on, exciting, and accessible. Students will experiment, collaborate, and problem-solve through the centers, while the bilingual STEM books ensure they can build understanding without language becoming a barrier. You've helped create a space where students can see themselves as scientists, thinkers, and innovators, regardless of where they are in their language journey.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift will continue to grow long after these lessons take place. You are helping nurture confidence, critical thinking, and a love of learning that will follow these students into the future. More importantly, you are showing them that their ideas matter and that they belong in the world of STEM. That message is lasting, and it is one they will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777054445442,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/10135823/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":10135918,"letterContent":"Your generosity has done something remarkable. With your support, our classroom has been transformed into a place where the world feels within reach. The interactive social studies centers and bilingual books you funded are more than just materials on a shelf. They are doorways. Through them, students can explore cultures, histories, and perspectives while also seeing their own languages and identities reflected with dignity and pride. For many of our students, especially those learning English, that kind of representation is both powerful and rare.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, learning will feel alive. Students won't just read about global citizenship, they will experience it through hands-on exploration, meaningful discussions, and stories that connect across languages. The bilingual books allow students to build understanding without leaving parts of themselves behind, while the centers invite curiosity, collaboration, and deeper thinking. You have helped create an environment where every student can participate fully, engage confidently, and grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift will ripple far beyond this classroom. You are helping shape students who see themselves as part of a larger world, who value diverse perspectives, and who understand the importance of empathy and connection. These are lessons that extend well beyond elementary school. Your kindness has planted seeds of curiosity and belonging that will continue to grow for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777054445607,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-world-explorers/10135918/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big World Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":10093271,"letterContent":"Your generosity has created something quietly powerful in our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to journaling supplies, sensory tools, and calming corner materials that support their emotional well-being each day. These resources are more than simple items. They are steady anchors for students learning how to understand their feelings, manage stress, and navigate the ups and downs that come with both school and life. For many children, especially those balancing additional challenges, this kind of support can make all the difference.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our classroom becomes not just a place for learning, but a place for breathing, reflecting, and resetting. A journal becomes a safe space for thoughts that are hard to say out loud. A sensory tool becomes a quiet way to regain focus. A calming corner becomes a refuge where students can pause and return ready to learn. You have helped create an environment where emotional growth is valued just as much as academic success, allowing students to feel safe, supported, and understood.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your kindness will ripple far beyond this classroom. When students learn how to care for their emotions, they carry those skills into every relationship and every future challenge. You have given them tools they can use for a lifetime, along with the message that their feelings matter. That message is lasting, and it will continue to shape who they become long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777054445193,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-confident-learners/10093271/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":10138718,"letterContent":"Because of your extraordinary generosity, more than one hundred elementary ESL students will experience something truly unforgettable. Your gift didn't simply provide snacks, drinks, glow items, and prizes. It created a moment where students who are often navigating language barriers and new cultural experiences can feel recognized, valued, and celebrated. For many of these children, school is where they are building not only academic skills but also a sense of belonging, and your support helps strengthen that foundation in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nEach item you helped provide carries a deeper message: their growth matters. These students have worked incredibly hard to improve from last year to this year, and your donation allows us to honor that progress in a joyful, visible way. Instead of their challenges taking center stage, they will experience a day filled with pride, excitement, and encouragement. For a population that can sometimes feel overlooked, this celebration reinforces their confidence and reminds them that their efforts are seen.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your kindness will last far beyond this event. Long after the glow party ends, these students will carry the memory of being celebrated for their achievements. It will stay with them as they continue their educational journey, reminding them that they are capable and supported. Your generosity has created more than a celebration. It has created a lasting moment of belonging and inspiration that these students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777054445753,"projectUrl":"project/glow-grow-celebrating-our-multilingua/10138718/","projectTitle":"Glow & Grow: Celebrating Our Multilingual Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":10115495,"projectId":9977834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, our students now have access to sensory and proprioceptive tools that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, the students' teachers have been incorporating them into their classroom routines each day. Students use the weighted vest and weighted stuffed animals to help their bodies feel calm and organized. The peanut balls and weighted toning balls are helpful during movement breaks, giving students a chance to release energy in a structured, purposeful way before returning to learning tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in our classroom was incredible. The students were eager to explore everything right away and quickly began engaging with each item. The weighted push cart was an immediate favorite—students took turns using it and were highly motivated to participate. It was wonderful to see how naturally they gravitated toward these tools and how quickly they began benefiting from them.\r\n\r\nOne especially meaningful moment occurred during a OT/Speech group activity when a student who often struggles to remain seated chose to wear the weighted vest. With this added support, the student was able to stay engaged for the lesson and actively participate alongside peers. Moments like this remind us just how impactful these resources are.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students are building stronger self-regulation skills, improving their focus, and gaining confidence in their ability to participate in classroom activities. As we move forward, we will continue integrating these tools into both academic lessons and structured sensory breaks, helping students develop independence in choosing the supports that work best for them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly created a more supportive and inclusive learning environment for our students. We are so grateful for your investment in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1770998462325,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-sensory-supports-for-focu/9977834/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands: Sensory Supports for Focus and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115495_orig.jpg?crop=3597,3597,x0,y899&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754523351906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115495"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":9969736,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that truly matter for student learning, comfort, and connection. I am so grateful for your support of this project and for your investment in our students.\r\n\r\nThe new small group table stools have created a welcoming space where students can collaborate more comfortably and confidently. Flexible seating rocking chairs now give students a healthy outlet for movement, helping them stay focused and engaged during instruction. These seating options have already made a noticeable difference in student participation and stamina.\r\n\r\nThe voice amplifier has been especially impactful. It allows me to provide clear instruction without straining my voice, ensuring every student can hear directions, discussions, and encouragement. This has improved communication across the classroom and supports students who benefit from consistent auditory input.\r\n\r\nThe essential oil diffuser contributes to a calm and focused atmosphere, while the carpet sweeper helps us maintain a clean, inviting learning environment each day. Together, these items support both academic growth and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making a direct, meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770743516508,"projectUrl":"project/from-whispers-to-confidence-equipping-o/9969736/","projectTitle":"From Whispers to Confidence: Equipping Our ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":10115495,"projectId":9946109,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our self-contained classroom has been able to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment where students can focus on learning and growth. The hygiene and cleaning supplies, such as pull-ups, paper towels, Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, gloves, and tissues, are used daily to support students' personal care needs and keep the classroom healthy and ready for instruction. Having these materials readily available allows teachers and aides to respond quickly and respectfully to students' needs without interrupting learning time.\r\n\r\nOne meaningful moment was seeing how smoothly daily routines began to run once the supplies arrived. Staff were able to handle transitions, personal care tasks, and unexpected messes with less stress, which helped students remain regulated and engaged throughout the day. The teachers and aides expressed immediate gratitude because these essentials removed a major burden from both staff and families, allowing everyone to focus more fully on student success rather than worrying about running out of supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the staff were genuinely relieved and excited. Their reactions reflected how essential these items are to the daily functioning of the classroom. With consistent access to hygiene supplies, students are able to stay comfortable, dignified, and ready to participate in classroom activities and therapeutic interventions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support structured routines, independence in personal care skills, and participation in hands-on learning activities. As students work on building functional life skills, self-regulation, and engagement in academic tasks, maintaining a clean and prepared environment will remain critical. Because of your support, our team can focus on meaningful instruction and positive student experiences rather than worrying about essential supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1767212125337,"projectUrl":"project/clean-safe-and-supported-essentials-f/9946109/","projectTitle":"Clean, Safe, and Supported: Essentials for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115495_orig.jpg?crop=3597,3597,x0,y899&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754523351906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115495"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":9530356,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to my classroom project. As a first-year elementary ESL teacher, I often find myself searching for the best ways to make language accessible, meaningful, and joyful for my students. Your donations have made an immediate and powerful difference in their learning, and in my teaching.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our new label maker has transformed the classroom environment into a rich print landscape. My English learners now see vocabulary everywhere, on desks, shelves, supplies, and learning stations, which has strengthened their language recognition, independence, and confidence. The classroom feels more like their space now, full of words they can access and use.\r\n\r\nThe translating earbuds have been a breakthrough tool for my newcomer students, especially those who arrived with very limited English. These earbuds allow them to understand directions, participate in lessons, and communicate their needs with far less frustration. The relief on their faces when they realize they are understood, and can understand, is something I will never forget. It has restored their sense of agency and belonging.\r\n\r\nThe visual dictionary has quickly become one of the most-loved resources in our room. My students eagerly pull it off the shelf during writing, discussions, and even during their own free-choice time. For learners who rely heavily on images to bridge meaning, this book has opened new doors for vocabulary growth and classroom participation.\r\n\r\nThe colorful answer buttons have added a playful and highly effective way for students to engage in lessons. My quieter learners, who might normally hesitate to speak up, now press the buttons to respond during activities, games, and comprehension checks. Their participation has soared, and I am seeing increased confidence in both oral expression and listening skills.\r\n\r\nAs a new teacher, having these tools has not only supported my students, it has inspired me. Your generosity has helped me build a classroom where every learner, regardless of their language proficiency, feels seen, supported, and empowered.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in my work. Your gift is shaping their school experience in meaningful ways, and I am incredibly grateful to you for helping make my first year as an ESL teacher so impactful.","fullyFundedDate":1764482533622,"projectUrl":"project/say-it-see-it-learn-it/9530356/","projectTitle":"Say It, See It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":10115495,"projectId":9548024,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to sensory tools that are truly transforming their therapy sessions and their ability to participate in learning throughout the school day. The crash pad has quickly become a favorite! Many of my students use it during every session to receive calming, regulating input that they don't typically get in a traditional classroom setting. I've seen students arrive dysregulated or overwhelmed and, after just a few minutes of purposeful movement and heavy work on the crash pad, they are better able to focus, communicate, and engage in academic tasks.\r\n\r\nAnother class favorite is our weighted stuffed sloth, who has become an honorary member of the therapy room! Students frequently carry and cuddle the sloth during activities and have even given it funny names. They see it as a comforting friend, while I see them benefiting from the deep pressure input that supports regulation, attention, and emotional control. It's truly been a joyful and meaningful addition.\r\n\r\nThe sensory light-up bin and liquid motion bubbler fidget toy have also been a huge hit. Students are immediately drawn to the calming visuals and interactive elements. I've incorporated the sensory bin into fine motor activities, visual tracking tasks, and regulation breaks, and the excitement on their faces when it comes out never gets old. The fidget toys and beanbag seating provide flexible options for movement and comfort, allowing students to remain engaged while meeting their sensory needs.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless! They were all smiles, laughter, and lots of curiosity. Many students asked if they could try everything right away, and it was clear that they felt excited and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to use these resources to support self-regulation, motor development, and participation in classroom routines. Students are currently working on building independence in academic tasks, improving attention and body awareness, and developing coping strategies they can use beyond therapy sessions. These tools allow us to practice those skills in meaningful, engaging ways that carry over into their classrooms and daily school experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a therapeutic space where students feel safe, motivated, and successful. We are incredibly grateful for the lasting impact you've made on their growth and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764733695780,"projectUrl":"project/occupational-therapy-room/9548024/","projectTitle":"Occupational Therapy Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10115495_orig.jpg?crop=3597,3597,x0,y899&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754523351906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10115495"},{"teacherId":9060735,"projectId":9350052,"letterContent":"When the K'Nex Simple Machines STEM kits arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement. Many of them had never seen building kits like these before, and the moment I opened the boxes, they eagerly reached for the colorful pieces, chattering in both English and their home languages about what they wanted to build first. Their smiles and laughter said it all, this was learning that felt like play!\r\n\r\nWe began by working on a class challenge: building different types of levers. Students collaborated in small groups, following the picture instructions, testing out ideas, and adjusting their designs when something didn't work the first time. It was amazing to watch them use academic vocabulary like force, weight, balance, and pivot while also practicing teamwork and communication skills in English. One student proudly exclaimed, \"It works!\" after his group successfully built a seesaw model, and the whole group clapped for themselves.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my ESL students are not only learning science and engineering concepts, but also gaining confidence using English in meaningful, hands-on ways. These kits give them the chance to problem-solve, negotiate, and celebrate successes together.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be exploring pulleys and gears, using the kits to connect our science lessons on motion and energy to real-world examples. The students are already brainstorming what machines they use at home and in their community that might use these systems. They can't wait to keep building, testing, and discovering!","fullyFundedDate":1756163439374,"projectUrl":"project/building-gears-for-future-engineers-kn/9350052/","projectTitle":"Building Gears for Future Engineers: K'NEX in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060735_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760036578072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060735"},{"teacherId":9876966,"projectId":9011503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of iPad charging stations and headphones for my students. You've truly made such a positive difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe charging stations have made using our devices (especially during testing!) so much smoother and stress-free. And the headphones—what a game-changer! My students are now able to focus better on their individualized learning plans, and testing feels much more comfortable and fair for everyone. I feel so blessed to be able to provide that resource for my students, and I owe that all to you!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean the world to us. Thank you for helping create a better, more supportive learning environment for my kids. We're all so grateful! Some sweet mail is on its way to you. 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