{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"David Crockett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":10252426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring interactive learning to life! Because of your generosity, my students now have tools that make math more engaging, visual, and hands-on. The grid wall space gives students the opportunity to collaborate, move, and actively experience math concepts in ways that build both understanding and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board materials and multiplication chart help create a welcoming, organized environment where students feel supported and encouraged every day. The classroom jobs system is also helping students develop responsibility, leadership, and teamwork skills that extend far beyond academics.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping transform our classroom into a space where students feel empowered, excited to learn, and proud of their growth. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1778078395101,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-interactive-walls-for-ha/10252426/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Interactive Walls for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":10185442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous support of our classroom! Because of you, our students can enjoy a welcoming environment with refreshing peppermint scents that help create a calm, focused space for learning.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and treats you provided add a special touch to our days, giving students moments to celebrate their hard work and stay energized. The gel pens are already making a difference, helping students take pride in their writing and express their ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond these items; you are helping create a positive, engaging classroom where students feel cared for, motivated, and ready to learn. 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Your kindness truly makes a difference in our daily classroom experience. We are incredibly grateful for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1775399886049,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-fresh/10181061/","projectTitle":"Clean and Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":10023413,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with essential supplies like pencils and eraser caps. Your generosity provides more than materials, it gives students the confidence to write, revise, and take academic risks. With these tools, they can focus on sharing their ideas, learning from mistakes, and staying engaged without interruption.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, barriers to learning are removed, and students feel prepared, capable, and ready to succeed each day. You are helping create a classroom where independence grows and every child's voice can shine.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1775366683054,"projectUrl":"project/erase-mistakes-not-confidence/10023413/","projectTitle":"Erase Mistakes, Not Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9954776,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to a resource that truly makes a difference in their daily learning experience. Your donation of beef jerky provides a reliable, high-protein snack that helps sustain their energy and focus throughout long, demanding school days.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges that make it difficult to concentrate, especially when they are hungry. Thanks to your kindness, they are better equipped to stay engaged, manage their emotions, and fully participate in lessons. This \"slow-burn\" fuel allows them to focus on learning rather than their hunger, creating a more positive and productive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour support not only nourishes their bodies but also shows them that others care about their success. It means more than words can express. 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What makes them especially remarkable is their curiosity and their willingness to tackle new and sometimes challenging concepts with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our classroom is now filled with engaging resources that bring learning to life. The workbooks, maps, and geography materials are helping students build a strong understanding of U.S. states and capitals, while strengthening their memorization and critical thinking skills. The history guides and major events books are making America's story more vivid and meaningful for them.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the encyclopedia of flags is opening their eyes to global diversity, and the reading sets are nurturing both a love of reading and important social-emotional skills. Through stories like Wonder, I Survived, The Bad Guys, Percy Jackson, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Skippyjon Jones, students are developing empathy, imagination, and a deeper connection to literature. Resources like U.S. Geography Through Infographics are also helping make complex information more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just providing materials, it is sparking curiosity, building knowledge, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. You are helping create opportunities for my students to explore, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness and generosity truly make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1772108421586,"projectUrl":"project/explore-discover-and-read-igniting-mi/9840244/","projectTitle":"Explore, Discover, and Read: Igniting Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9852030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Your generosity has transformed the way my students and I use our whiteboards every single day. With the large supply of LiqInkol dry erase markers and the magnetic markers with erasers, every student now has consistent access to tools that actually work. No more dried-out markers or waiting to share. This simple change has made our lessons smoother, faster, and far more engaging. Students can jump right into problem-solving, vocabulary practice, or quick checks for understanding without losing momentum.\r\n\r\nThe Scotch dry erase laminating pouches have been a game-changer for our reusable materials. I've been able to turn worksheets, graphic organizers, and reference charts into sturdy, dry-erase tools that students can use over and over again. This not only saves paper but allows students to practice skills repeatedly with confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic baskets have helped us stay organized and ready to learn. Everything now has a place, and students can quickly grab what they need without interrupting valuable class time. And the fun Expo neon markers? They've brought so much joy to our writing and drawing activities, and the students love using them for special lessons, celebrations, and creative demonstrations.\r\n\r\nYour support allowed me to rethink how we use whiteboards, increase student participation, and create a learning environment where students feel prepared, capable, and excited. You didn't just provide supplies, you improved the daily rhythm of our classroom and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763595071111,"projectUrl":"project/from-blank-boards-to-brilliant-ideas/9852030/","projectTitle":"From Blank Boards to Brilliant Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9929846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity means more than you know. With the jumbo glue sticks you've funded, my students will be able to keep their interactive notebooks neat, durable, and ready for daily learning. These notebooks are where they capture their thinking, build vocabulary, and show their growth. Your gift helps those pages stay strong all year long.\r\n\r\nAnd the Astrobright paper? My students' eyes lit up the moment they saw it. These vibrant colors will transform our projects, hallway displays, and classroom celebrations into something joyful and exciting. Your donation makes our learning environment brighter, literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and giving them tools that help their creativity and confidence shine. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1764823246430,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-help-students-thrive/9929846/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Help Students Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9887800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting our classroom project. Because of you, my students will have access to the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and feel cared for each day.\r\n\r\nMy students are bright, compassionate learners who show up ready to try their best, even when life presents challenges. Many come from hardworking families who deeply value education, though resources can sometimes be limited. What makes my students truly special is their resilience, their ability to stay curious, determined, and kind in every situation.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps ensure that hunger never becomes a barrier to their success. The snacks you helped provide dried fruit, beef jerky, crackers, chips, cookies, and small treats may seem simple, but they have a powerful impact. A quick bite can help a student regain focus during a tough lesson, boost confidence in the middle of the day, or offer comfort when they need it most.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students can stay alert and engaged, giving them the energy to fully participate in discussions, activities, and challenges. You have helped create a classroom where every learner feels supported, included, and ready to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means more than you know, not just to me, but to every child who will benefit from your caring contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1763079871541,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-curiosity-one-snack-at-a-time/9887800/","projectTitle":"Feeding Curiosity, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9760581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 5th grade classroom project! Because of you, my students now have engaging and accessible fitness materials that will bring movement, joy, and energy into our learning environment each day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, our class received a variety of exercise dice sets, including giant foam yoga dice, fitness challenge dice, neon foam dice, and vinyl PE dice, as well as a set of kid-friendly exercise cards. These tools may seem simple, but they create powerful opportunities for students to move, collaborate, and build healthy habits. Whether we are taking a movement break, practicing teamwork during PE activities, or using exercise challenges to wake up our brains before math, these materials will be used constantly throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited about the giant-sided dice and the exercise cards. They turn physical activity into something fun, surprising, and student-led. For many of my learners, having movement woven into the day helps them focus better, regulate emotions, and return to academic tasks with renewed confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide materials—it shows my students that people they've never met believe in them and want to see them thrive. That message is incredibly meaningful, and they feel it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their well-being, their learning, and their joy. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762267748936,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-with-numbers/9760581/","projectTitle":"Physical Education with Numbers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9645476,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our English Language Development Writing Center project. Because of your generosity, our English language learners now have access to the high-quality materials they need to build the foundational skills that will carry them through school and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur school serves a wonderfully diverse community, including many students who are learning English as a second language. These students are resilient, curious, and motivated to succeed, but without targeted literacy resources, they often face barriers that make it difficult to keep pace with their peers. Your donation has helped remove those barriers.\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of the new books and center materials, our classroom has been transformed. The structured literacy books you funded are already helping students strengthen all four crucial language domains:\r\n\r\nReading: Students are making gains in phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary as they work through lessons tailored to their individual levels.\r\n\r\nWriting: With clear models and guided practice, they are building confidence in grammar, sentence structure, and written expression.\r\n\r\nListening: Sequential activities are helping students follow instructions more accurately and understand spoken English with greater ease.\r\n\r\nSpeaking: Perhaps most exciting of all, students are beginning to participate more in discussions and classroom presentations, demonstrating growing fluency and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on center materials you provided such as interactive games, vocabulary cards, and engaging manipulatives, have quickly become classroom favorites. These centers offer low-pressure, collaborative learning opportunities where students can reinforce skills through play and peer interaction. For many of our newcomers, these moments are where breakthroughs happen.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is creating measurable, meaningful change. You are helping students communicate more effectively, feel more empowered academically, and see themselves as capable, successful learners. These English skills will open doors for them, not only in the classroom, but in college, future careers, and every dream they pursue.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and school community: thank you for believing in our learners and investing in their futures. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757722588085,"projectUrl":"project/brighter-future-a-focus-on-language-acq/9645476/","projectTitle":"Brighter Future: A Focus on Language Acquisition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762821843233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathteach"},{"teacherId":9618651,"projectId":9645648,"letterContent":"We are writing to share our profound appreciation for your support of our student-led portfolio project. The contribution of high-quality paper and professional presentation folders has made an immediate, measurable impact on our classroom. The simple act of providing a superior medium for their work elevated the students' standards instantly. For example, during our recent focus on fractions, students used grid paper to precisely visualize common denominators. Now, the weight and finish of the new paper encourage the same level of precision and clarity in their writing. This connection between the structure they learn in math and the structure they apply in language arts is a fundamental step in comprehensive skill acquisition.\r\n\r\nCurrently, our 5th-grade students are tackling a comprehensive Language Arts research paper on a famous inventor. This project requires them to apply everything they've learned about grammar, structure, and compelling voice. The high-quality paper allows them to print and present their final drafts with polish. Most importantly, the donated folders are crucial for organization. Students are using them to group all necessary components—their final paper, research notes, and vocabulary lists—preparing them for the ultimate communication challenge: leading their own conferences. This step directly supports their language acquisition journey by teaching them to manage and present complex information.\r\n\r\nThe final and most impactful step is the Student-Led Conference. Instead of simply presenting, students will use their professionally packaged portfolios to lead a discussion with teachers or parents about their academic progress. The folders serve as the central piece, holding the inventor research paper and all supporting evidence. This phase requires them to practice articulating their complex learning and reflecting on their growth, bridging the gap between being students and becoming effective communicators. Your gift ensures that every student in our Arizona classroom has the professional materials needed to advocate for their own learning and success. 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