{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9574460,"projectId":9568368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Snack, Scribble, Soothe... and Silly Stories Too!. Your donation provided our class with meaningful and engaging resources that have added both fun and calm to our school day. The snacks have helped students stay focused and refreshed, while the mindfulness coloring books have created a peaceful start to our mornings. Each day, students come in, choose a page to color, and enjoy a quiet moment as we get ready for our morning meeting and the start of our day.\r\n\r\nThe book Aliens for Breakfast has brought a lot of joy to our classroom. Students have really enjoyed reading it and often find themselves giggling throughout the story. It has sparked great enthusiasm for reading and has encouraged students to talk about books in a fun and lighthearted way. It is wonderful to see them so engaged and excited to read.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support has truly made a positive impact on our classroom environment and on our students' love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755713133380,"projectUrl":"project/snack-scribble-soothe-and-silly-stori/9568368/","projectTitle":"Snack, Scribble, Soothe… and Silly Stories Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9574460"},{"teacherId":9574460,"projectId":9480965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Charlotte's Web to our classroom. Because of your support, each student now has their own copy to read at home as part of their nightly homework. 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Your generosity has made a lasting impact and helped foster a deeper love for reading in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754151772033,"projectUrl":"project/name-that-book-charlotte-fern-and-wil/9480965/","projectTitle":"Name That Book: Charlotte, Fern, and Wilbur for 30!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9574460"},{"teacherId":5585124,"projectId":9310147,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to receive a medal on their Promotion Day. This was a symbol of their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout the year. For many of our students, this was their very first time receiving a medal!\r\n\r\nThese medals weren't just accessories; they represented the long hours of learning, the challenges they overcame, and the growth they've shown. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, this special milestone became even more meaningful. You helped us create a memory that students will cherish for years to come, and you reminded them that their success is worth celebrating.","fullyFundedDate":1746557166005,"projectUrl":"project/medals-for-our-scholars/9310147/","projectTitle":"Medals for our Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5585124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532767783498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roomk"},{"teacherId":3364879,"projectId":9177046,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. All the materials have been so useful in keeping us organized. 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Each discovery sparked curiosity, wonder, and so many great questions: What animal could this have been? How old is this? How did it get preserved like this?\r\n\r\nThis project brought our science curriculum to life in a powerful way. Once again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1747257844108,"projectUrl":"project/stem-exploration/9246455/","projectTitle":"STEM Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5585124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532767783498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roomk"},{"teacherId":5585124,"projectId":9219819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our owl pellet dissection project! 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Thanks to your flexibility and generosity, we were able to turn this twist into something truly special for the kids—treats, candy, and fun incentives that brought extra smiles and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe replacement items ended up being exactly what we needed at just the right time. The candy and small treats were used as positive behavior incentives, classroom rewards, and even thoughtful end-of-year gifts to celebrate students' hard work and growth. They added an extra layer of fun and motivation during a time when kids often need a little boost to finish the year strong. Once again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1741762444712,"projectUrl":"project/individual-seating-options/9120989/","projectTitle":"Individual Seating Options!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5585124_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532767783498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/roomk"},{"teacherId":5585124,"projectId":9066623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom treasure box project! Because of your kindness, our treasure box is now filled with exciting treats and fun fidgets that have become a powerful motivator and source of joy for my students.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box is more than just a reward system...it's a tool that helps reinforce positive behavior, build self-regulation skills, and create a sense of excitement and accomplishment in the classroom. 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