{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"C.W. McGraw Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3186832,"projectId":9275545,"letterContent":"We are an AVID school, which means we are dedicated to preparing our students for career and college. We focus not only on learning subject matter - like the three branches of government or 3-digit subtraction with regrouping - we learn how to take notes, add to notes and review notes. We prepare for tests and quizzes.\r\nThis takes supplies like pencils, notebooks, and privacy shields. These are essential for academic success, a supportive learning environment, and student engagement. When the community helps provide these supplies, we teachers can focus on teaching.\r\nThank you for being part of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1746454217388,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-take-notes/9275545/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Take Notes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3186832_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588359952680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3186832"},{"teacherId":8359009,"projectId":8960473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution to our art class Bluetooth projector! Your support has made a huge difference in how we engage with technology during our creative projects. Many of our students are discovering new ways to combine art and technology, and the projector is helping us bring their ideas to life on a much larger scale. It allows us to design and display vibrant banners that showcase their artistic talents and teamwork, making their work visible and celebrated by the whole school community.\r\nWhat excites our students most about the projector is its ease of use and the instant connection it provides. They love seeing their digital designs projected in real time, which inspires them to experiment more boldly with colors, shapes, and layouts. Several students who were initially hesitant about technology have really embraced the projector, gaining confidence as they see their creative visions come alive. This tool is not only enhancing their artistic skills but also teaching them important lessons about collaboration, digital design, and presentation.\r\nThanks again for your generosity. Your support is opening doors for our students to explore new dimensions of creativity and learning, enriching their educational experience in ways that will stay with them long beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742493389592,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-creativity-bluetooth-tracing/8960473/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Creativity: Bluetooth Tracing Projector Transforms Learning for Art Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359009_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721594920865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bespinoza"},{"teacherId":3186832,"projectId":9132020,"letterContent":"My fourth graders love this series of books, \"Wings of Fire\". When I made available Number 1, so many students begged me to let them take the books home, I was happy I could do so. Several students finished the book in a couple of days because they could not put it down.\r\nThen the students started asking if I had more books from the series. This project let me make available #2 - #5. As I was putting the books out, students started asking me if they could take one home! As soon as all the books arrive, and I can label them belonging to the school, I will let the students take them home!\r\nThis is a great opportunity for students to learn to love reading chapter books! I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744212788641,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-on-fire/9132020/","projectTitle":"Literacy on Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3186832_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588359952680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3186832"},{"teacherId":2559156,"projectId":9096375,"letterContent":"We appreciate your donations to our class. My students were delighted to receive them. We were missing some chair bags so thanks to your donations, some of my students were able to finally organize their school things using the bags. \r\nThey were also thrilled to receive the live caterpillars. They had so many questions about the butterfly life cycle and were stimulated to learn more about them by having the live caterpillars in our class. It was a great time watching their faces each time they saw the changes that took place in the cycle. We will be letting them go soon and I hope that they will look with amazement when the butterflies can finally fly away on their own.\r\nThank you again for your donation and for making a difference in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1739373536331,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-butterflies-oh-my/9096375/","projectTitle":"Butterflies, Butterflies, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. GARIBAY","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2559156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472671551647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2559156"},{"teacherId":8359009,"projectId":8958531,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of pastel crayons. Your support has had a profound impact on our classroom, particularly during our spring Easter art projects. When the students first encountered the vibrant colors of the pastel crayons, their reactions were nothing short of magical. Their eyes widened with excitement as they exclaimed, \"Look at all the colors we can use!\" This initial thrill ignited a spark of creativity that has transformed our art sessions.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of our spring projects was the \"Easter Egg Design\" activity, where students used the pastel crayons to decorate eggs in their unique styles. The rich colors and smooth application of the pastels allowed them to experiment with various designs, blending shades to create beautiful patterns. As they immersed themselves in the activity, I witnessed their enthusiasm grow. They shared tips and ideas, collaborating and inspiring one another in a way that fostered a sense of community within our classroom. The joy on their faces as they revealed their finished designs was priceless, showcasing not only their artistic skills but also their confidence.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to create an \"Easter Mural\" that will incorporate elements from each student's designs. This collaborative project aims to celebrate the beauty of spring and the creativity of each child, while also emphasizing teamwork and shared artistic vision. Your generous donation of pastel crayons has provided my students with the tools they need to express themselves and explore their creativity more fully. Thank you for believing in our artistic journey and for making such a meaningful impact on our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1739373542077,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-futures-a-request-for-paste/8958531/","projectTitle":"Brightening Futures: A Request for Pastel Crayons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359009_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721594920865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bespinoza"},{"teacherId":6562334,"projectId":8537822,"letterContent":"Our classroom recently welcomed several new resources, including earphones, markers, and mesh zip bags for book bags, which have significantly impacted our learning environment. The earphones have been handy during our phonemic awareness lessons, allowing students to focus on individual activities without distractions. 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The earphones will allow personalized learning during these exercises, while the markers and whiteboards will provide immediate feedback and correction. We're incredibly grateful for the support that has made these resources available, and we look forward to sharing more success stories as our students grow and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1732752818687,"projectUrl":"project/equip-our-kindergarten-classroom-your-s/8537822/","projectTitle":"Equip Our Kindergarten Classroom: Your Supplies Make a Difference!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grimaldo's KINDhearted Kinders'","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562334_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665862136533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgkinderkiddos"},{"teacherId":3186832,"projectId":8784803,"letterContent":"Our school is dedicated to preparing our students for career or college. This means that we do a lot of reading, writing, and project work. We demonstrate our knowledge through taking notes, adding to notes, creating posters and writing essays and reports. All this work needs a safe place to stay, which is our binders and folders.\r\nWe consider the binders and folders essential equipment in our learning process. We would not be able to do the same quality and amount of work without them. Thank you so very much for helping our students prepare to be successful in their future, no matter where our students are headed - college or career!","fullyFundedDate":1726757375068,"projectUrl":"project/folders-and-holders/8784803/","projectTitle":"Folders and Holders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3186832_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588359952680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3186832"},{"teacherId":9525050,"projectId":8702679,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! We've been having such a great time using the snacks that were donated, and it's already making a big impact in our classroom! One of the most noticeable moments was during a long afternoon session when we were working on a challenging math project. After working hard on fractions and problem-solving, I was able to hand out the snacks, and it gave the students an immediate boost of energy and focus. It helped them recharge and stay engaged through the rest of the lesson.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the snacks! Their eyes lit up, and there were lots of smiles and even cheers. They were truly appreciative, and it was amazing to see how the simple gesture of providing snacks made a big difference in their mood and attention. It allowed them to be more present and fully participate in the activities.\r\n\r\nThe snacks also served as a great incentive for good behavior and participation. 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