{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mission Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":10055228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide me with valuable teaching resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that will make a difference in my students' learning. My first graders and I are incredibly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest challenges as a first grade teacher is meeting the different learning needs of every student. Each child comes into my classroom with their own strengths, challenges, and abilities. Thanks to your generosity, I now have access to additional resources that allow me to provide extra support to students who need it while also challenging those who are ready for more advanced activities.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been a wonderful addition to our classroom! They have allowed me to create more engaging lessons, provide meaningful practice, and offer activities that help reinforce the reading, writing, and math skills we are learning. I love being able to give my students opportunities to practice skills in different ways while building their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also made a difference in my teaching. Having access to these resources has helped me save valuable planning time and focus more on meeting my students' individual needs. I am able to provide more targeted small-group instruction, additional practice for struggling learners, and enrichment opportunities for students who are ready for an extra challenge.\r\n\r\nMy students are such enthusiastic learners, and I want to make sure every child feels supported, challenged, and successful. It makes me so happy to see their excitement when they understand something new or accomplish a skill they have been working hard to master. Your generosity has helped me provide more of those special learning moments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting me as their teacher. Your kindness has given me more tools to help my students grow academically and develop a love for learning. I truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you are making in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771967801774,"projectUrl":"project/reading-intervention-support/10055228/","projectTitle":"Reading Intervention Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":10120942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with headphones that will make a difference in their online learning experience. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nTechnology has become an important part of our daily learning, and my students regularly use educational programs such as i-Ready to strengthen their reading and math skills. Before receiving these headphones, it was often difficult for my students to concentrate because they could hear multiple computers playing lessons at the same time. This made it challenging for them to focus on their own learning. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the ability to listen to their individual lessons without being distracted by the sounds around them.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have helped create a more focused and productive learning environment. My students are able to hear directions clearly, work at their own pace, and concentrate on the skills they are practicing. This is especially important in first grade because students are still developing their independence and learning how to stay focused while completing assignments.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of my biggest goals is to provide my students with the tools they need to be successful. Having these headphones allows me to incorporate technology into our classroom more effectively while giving students opportunities to practice important reading and math skills. I love knowing that my students can now focus on their own learning and work toward reaching their academic goals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their education. Something as simple as a pair of headphones can make such a meaningful difference in a child's ability to learn. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where my students can stay engaged, build confidence, and continue growing academically.","fullyFundedDate":1774890799142,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-help-my-students-focus-on/10120942/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Help My Students focus on their online learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":9145356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with their very own markers, and we couldn't be more excited! My students absolutely love using markers for their artwork and classroom projects, and thanks to your generosity, they now have their own sets to use and enjoy.\r\n\r\nBefore this donation, my students had to share a limited number of markers, which sometimes made it difficult for everyone to participate in creative activities at the same time. Now, each student has their own set of markers, allowing them to express their creativity and take pride in their work. Having their own supplies also gives them the opportunity to practice responsibility by learning how to take care of their materials.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about my students is how kind and thoughtful they are. They love creating pictures, making cards, and finding little ways to brighten someone else's day. It makes my heart happy to see them use their creativity to spread kindness to others. Thanks to your donation, I know there will be many more colorful drawings, thoughtful cards, and beautiful projects coming out of our classroom!\r\n\r\nAs a first grade teacher, I believe it is so important to give students opportunities to be creative while they learn. Whether we are working on a writing assignment, creating an art project, or making something special for someone else, these markers will help make our learning experiences even more exciting and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and helping me provide them with materials that encourage creativity, independence, and a love for learning. Your generosity has brought so much excitement to our classroom, and we truly appreciate your support. Sometimes something as simple as a set of markers can make a big difference in a child's school day!","fullyFundedDate":1746785231714,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-creative/9145356/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":9093047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with essential cleaning supplies and classroom materials that will make a difference in our learning environment. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nKeeping our classroom clean and healthy is so important, especially with young students who are constantly learning, playing, and working together. Thanks to your generosity, we now have cleaning wipes that will help keep our desks, tables, and other classroom surfaces clean. Having these supplies readily available will help us maintain a healthier learning environment and hopefully reduce the number of germs being spread throughout our classroom. My goal is to keep my students healthy and in school as much as possible so they do not miss out on important learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe vacuum has also been a wonderful addition to our classroom! In first grade, we love doing hands-on activities, crafts, and projects that make learning fun and engaging. Of course, with all of that excitement sometimes comes a little mess! Having a vacuum in our classroom makes cleanup so much easier and allows us to quickly get our learning space ready for our next activity. It also helps my students learn the importance of taking responsibility for keeping their classroom clean.\r\n\r\nWe are also so thankful for our new pencil sharpener! Our previous sharpener broke, and having a reliable replacement is something we truly needed. It may seem like a small item, but having sharpened pencils ready to use is essential for our daily writing, math, and other classroom activities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I want to provide my students with a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom where they can focus on learning and growing. Your generosity has helped me do just that! These materials may seem like everyday items, but they make a huge difference in helping our classroom run smoothly.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping me create a learning environment where they can be healthy, comfortable, and successful. We truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to support our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1739888130948,"projectUrl":"project/clean-learning-environment-that-keeps-st/9093047/","projectTitle":"Clean Learning Environment that Keeps Students Healthy and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":9380475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with essential school supplies that they can use at home to complete their homework and continue learning outside of the classroom. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from families who may struggle to provide all of the school supplies their children need. Thanks to your generosity, I am now able to give my students pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, glue sticks, and other important materials to help them be successful. These supplies will make a difference by ensuring that my students have the tools they need to complete their assignments without having to worry about not having the necessary materials.\r\n\r\nThe pencil pouches have also been a wonderful addition because they allow my students to keep all of their supplies organized and in one place. My students can easily take their supplies home and have everything they need ready when it is time to complete their homework. This also helps take some of the financial burden off families who may have difficulty purchasing additional school supplies throughout the year.\r\n\r\nAs a first grade teacher, one of my biggest goals is to make sure all of my students have equal opportunities to learn and succeed. I never want a student to feel discouraged or be unable to complete an assignment simply because they do not have the supplies they need. Your generosity has helped remove that barrier and made it easier for my students and their families to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their education. Something as simple as a pencil, a box of crayons, or a pencil pouch can make such a meaningful difference in a child's learning experience. Your kindness has helped create opportunities for my students to practice important skills, build independence, and feel prepared for success both at school and at home.","fullyFundedDate":1755798692586,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9380475/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":8459281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with essential school supplies that they can use at home to complete their homework. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping ensure that my students have the tools they need to be successful!\r\n\r\nOne of the challenges that some of my students face is not having access to basic school supplies at home. Sometimes, students return their homework incomplete simply because they do not have the materials needed to finish it. Thanks to your generosity, I am now able to provide each student with a pencil pouch filled with pencils, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, dry erase markers, and an eraser. These supplies will make completing homework easier and more accessible for my students and their families.\r\n\r\nThe sheet protectors will also be a wonderful addition to our homework binders. They will allow my students to practice important skills repeatedly using their dry erase markers. This is especially helpful in first grade as students are continuing to develop their reading, writing, and math skills.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project so meaningful is knowing that my students will have the resources they need to continue learning outside of the classroom. I want every child to feel confident and prepared when completing their homework, and these supplies will help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented them from doing so. They will also make it easier for parents to support their children's learning at home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their education. Your generosity has made a difference by providing resources that will be used throughout the school year. I truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to support my first graders as they continue to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1723686071400,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-for-homework-supplies/8459281/","projectTitle":"Hooray for Homework Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":8210737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped make it possible for me to create a special memory keepsake for each of my first graders. I am so grateful for your support in helping me preserve these precious memories for my students and their families.\r\n\r\nFirst grade is such an important year filled with learning, growth, and exciting milestones. Throughout the school year, my students work so hard to develop their reading, writing, and math skills. Thanks to your generosity, I am able to save their special artwork, writing assignments, pictures, and other memorable projects in a binder that they will get to take home at the end of the school year.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I am most excited about is giving my students the opportunity to look back at their work and see just how much they have grown. From their first writing assignments to the work they complete at the end of the year, these keepsakes will show their progress and all of the hard work they have put into their learning. I hope that when they look through their binders, they will feel proud of everything they have accomplished.\r\n\r\nThese memory books will also be a special gift for their families. I know how quickly children grow, and I hope these binders will become something that students and their families can look back on and cherish for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me create something so meaningful for my students. Your generosity has allowed me to give them more than just a binder filled with schoolwork. You have helped me create a keepsake filled with memories, accomplishments, and reminders of how much they have grown throughout first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1715268773365,"projectUrl":"project/memory-binder-keepsake/8210737/","projectTitle":"Memory Binder Keepsake","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":7883215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with books that they can take home to practice their reading skills. Your support means so much to my students and me, and we are incredibly grateful!\r\n\r\nLearning to read is such an important part of first grade, and having books that match each student's reading level makes a huge difference. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have more opportunities to practice reading at home, build their fluency, and become more confident readers. These books will be placed in their reading bags so they can easily bring them back and forth between school and home.\r\n\r\nOne of the things that makes this donation so special is that many of my students do not have access to a variety of books at home. By providing these books, you are giving them the opportunity to practice their reading skills while also spending quality time reading with their families. My hope is that these experiences will help my students develop a love for reading that continues throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nMy students are always so excited when they get to bring books home, and it makes me happy knowing they have opportunities to continue learning outside of our classroom. Your generosity has helped me provide them with the resources they need to grow as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your donation is making a meaningful difference in their reading journey, and we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1704049390402,"projectUrl":"project/build-students-love-for-reading/7883215/","projectTitle":"Build Students Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":8490475,"projectId":7449991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your kindness has helped provide my first graders with book bags that will make a difference in their reading journey.\r\n\r\nThese book bags have given my students a special place to keep their books organized and safely transport them between school and home. Many of my students do not have access to a variety of books at home, so being able to bring books home from our classroom is especially important. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have an easier way to take their books home to practice reading with their families.\r\n\r\nOne of my biggest goals as a first grade teacher is to help my students become confident readers who truly enjoy reading. These book bags will help us accomplish that by encouraging students to read at home, practice their reading skills, and build fluency. They will also help teach my students responsibility as they learn to take care of their books and bring them back to school.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as a book bag can make such a big difference in a child's education. Your generosity has helped me create a stronger connection between learning at school and learning at home. I am hopeful that these opportunities will help my students develop a love for reading that will continue long after they leave my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their education. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1694438380758,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/7449991/","projectTitle":"Let’s Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8490475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675502201324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490475"},{"teacherId":7711496,"projectId":9332228,"letterContent":"Here's a warm, donor-friendly version that gives them a glimpse into the impact of **\"Fresh Start, Full Hearts: Supplying Kindergarteners for a Strong Year.\"**\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our project, \"Fresh Start, Full Hearts: Supplying Kindergarteners for a Strong Year,\" was fully funded! My students have been so excited to use their new materials throughout our school day. From the moment they saw the supplies, their faces lit up with excitement. In kindergarten, even something as simple as having fresh, colorful materials of their own can make learning feel extra special. They were eager to explore everything and couldn't wait to put the new resources to use.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials every day as we build the foundational skills that will carry my students throughout their education. Whether we are practicing letters and sounds, working on early math skills, creating hands-on projects, or strengthening fine motor skills, these resources are helping my students stay engaged and excited about learning. One of my favorite moments has been watching them proudly use their new supplies during independent work and hearing them share what they have created or learned with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building independence and confidence as we move into more challenging kindergarten skills. We will be using these resources as we begin blending sounds, reading words, strengthening number sense, writing independently, and working together through hands-on learning activities. Because of you, my students have the tools they need to start their school year feeling prepared, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for helping us begin this year with a fresh start and very full hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1753641372650,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-full-hearts-supplying-kind/9332228/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start, Full Hearts: Supplying Kindergarteners for a Strong Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7711496"},{"teacherId":9274774,"projectId":9064453,"letterContent":"​Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding snacks for our classroom!\r\n\r\n​For my special education students, having access to healthy, delicious food throughout the day makes a profound difference. In a low-income community where many families face food insecurity, reliable access to nutritious options gives my students the foundation they need to thrive.\r\n\r\n​When basic needs like hunger are met, my students can focus on developing essential life skills, building communication, and actively engaging in learning. These snacks are not just food—they serve as positive reinforcement, comfort during sensory or emotional breaks, and a crucial boost of fuel during long school days.\r\n​Your support directly improves their focus, energy, and overall well-being every single day. Thank you for showing my students that they are cared for and supported by such a wonderful community.","fullyFundedDate":1746470176249,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-snacky/9064453/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Snacky","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jasmine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9274774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696998485275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9274774"},{"teacherId":9274774,"projectId":8162859,"letterContent":"​Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new mailbox organization system has already made a huge difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\n​Our 3rd through 5th-grade students use their mailboxes every single day to manage their assignments, homework folders, and communication notes. Having a designated, easy-to-access space for each student has completely transformed how materials move through our room. Papers that used to end up misplaced or lost at the bottom of backpacks now have a clear, reliable home.\r\n\r\n​Beyond keeping our physical space tidy, this system is teaching our students essential life skills:\r\n\r\n​Responsibility & Ownership: Students take pride in managing their own slot, taking charge of retrieving their corrected work and organizing their daily materials independently.\r\n\r\n​Time Management: Transitions between lessons are significantly faster. Instead of spending valuable class time hunting for missing worksheets, students can quickly grab what they need and dive right into learning.\r\n\r\n​Executive Functioning: Learning how to categorize, file, and systematically check a personal workspace builds organizational habits that will serve them well throughout middle school and beyond.\r\n\r\n​Your kindness provided our classroom with more than just storage—you gave our students the tools to build independence, confidence, and pride in their learning environment. 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