{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert F Kennedy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10715755,"letterContent":"The new resources have made a meaningful impact in our classroom by giving students the opportunity to bring their creativity and imagination to life. Students are using the sketching materials to design their own games,draw layouts, and plan how their games will work. They are also using the model-making materials to create three-dimensional versions of their ideas. \r\n Students will work to design original games, thinking about the rules, challenges, and materials needed to make their games fun and engaging. This hands-on experience encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration,and creative expression while allowing students to take ownership of their learning.\r\n When students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to begin creating. Their faces lit up as they explored the supplies and imagined the possibilities. They were especially enthusiastic about having the freedom to design their own games rather than simply following a set of instructions. Seeing their excitement and confidence grow was a wonderful reminder of how access to creative resources can inspire students, encourage teamwork, and help them recognize that their ideas have value.\r\n Students will have opportunities to explain their game rules, share feedback with classmates, and solve problems that arise during the building and testing process. Ultimately,I hope they will present their finished games to their peers and celebrate the creativity and effort that went into each project. Thank you to our generous donor for making these learning experiences possible. Your support has provided students with more than just materials; it has given them the opportunity to explore their interests, build confidence, develop important skills, and discover the joy of turning their own ideas into something real.","fullyFundedDate":1791810126558,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-game-design/10715755/","projectTitle":"The Art of Game Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730504"},{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10629305,"letterContent":"The vinyl for our Cricut has been a wonderful resource for my students and me in the classroom! We are using it to create hands on projects that encourage creativity, build confidence, and allow students to express their ideas in unique ways. Having access to vinyl gives my students more opportunities to participate in engaging activities while practicing important skills such as following directions, problem solving, and paying attention to detail.\r\n\r\nOne specific classroom project we are excited about is using the Cricut to create personalized designs and decorations with vinyl. Students can choose colors, explore different designs, and see their ideas come to life as we turn them into finished projects. Watching their excitement as they see their creations come together is such a rewarding experience. These materials help make learning more interactive, meaningful, and fun for everyone in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating the Cricut and vinyl into upcoming classroom projects and lessons. Students will have more opportunities to design, create, and personalize their work while developing creativity, independence, and confidence in their abilities. We are so grateful for your donation. It makes these experiences possible. Your generosity provides us with valuable resources that inspire our students to learn, explore, and take pride in what they create!","fullyFundedDate":1791467850014,"projectUrl":"project/cut-create-and-learn/10629305/","projectTitle":"Cut, Create, and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730504"},{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10669560,"letterContent":"Cardstock paper is an important resource that will help enhance learning and creativity in our classroom. It allows students to create durable projects, hands on learning materials, colorful displays, and engaging activities that support different learning styles. Having cardstock available will help make lessons more interactive, meaningful, and enjoyable for all students.\r\n\r\nWith cardstock paper, students can create flashcards, learning games, posters, graphic organizers, and other educational projects that strengthen their understanding of classroom concepts. These activities encourage creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and active participation while giving students opportunities to express their knowledge in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support in providing cardstock paper will make a positive difference in our classroom by ensuring students have the materials they need to learn, create, and succeed. This simple resource will help us build a more engaging learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore their ideas, take pride in their work, and reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in our students' learning and success!","fullyFundedDate":1790630603366,"projectUrl":"project/strong-paper-stronger-learning/10669560/","projectTitle":"Strong Paper, Stronger Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730504"},{"teacherId":9806801,"projectId":9153736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring these new books to our students! Many of our students are excited to have new stories and characters to explore, and the books are giving us meaningful opportunities to strengthen their reading skills.\r\n\r\nSome of our students especially enjoy the new books because they can choose stories that interest them. I have noticed students becoming more excited to read, sharing their favorite parts with classmates, and even recommending books to one another. For some students, simply having access to books that capture their interests has helped make reading feel more enjoyable and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a classroom where students can see themselves as readers, explore new ideas, and build confidence in their reading abilities. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1744249902853,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-for-dual-immersion/9153736/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library for Dual Immersion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez-Arias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806801"},{"teacherId":9806801,"projectId":9075832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring these new books to our students! Many of our students are excited to have new stories and characters to explore, and the books are giving us meaningful opportunities to strengthen their reading skills.\r\n\r\nThrough these new texts, students are practicing important skills such as identifying the main idea and key details, making inferences, using context clues to understand new vocabulary, describing characters and their motivations, and using text evidence to support their answers. We are also working on making connections between the stories and our own experiences.\r\n Some of our students especially enjoy the new books because they can choose stories that interest them. I have noticed students becoming more excited to read, sharing their favorite parts with classmates, and even recommending books to one another. For some students, simply having access to books that capture their interests has helped make reading feel more enjoyable and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a classroom where students can see themselves as readers, explore new ideas, and build confidence in their reading abilities. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742913886983,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-books-for-dual-immersion/9075832/","projectTitle":"Classroom Books for Dual Immersion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez-Arias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806801"},{"teacherId":10270224,"projectId":10481033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. My students have already seen our new materials, and they are excited to begin using them. They are especially eager to start reading the Harry Potter and A Series of Unfortunate Events collections and to have more books available to enjoy in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest sources of excitement has been our new microscope. Out of my 33 students, only about three have ever used a microscope before, making this an exciting opportunity for them to experience science firsthand. They are also looking forward to using the paint markers for group presentation posters and upcoming art projects.\r\n\r\nOur new history resources will also help bring our U.S. History lessons to life. Students will be able to examine a replica of the Declaration of Independence and use our new U.S. government and Constitution posters, along with an up-to-date U.S. Presidents poster, as visual references throughout the year. These resources will allow students to connect what they read in their textbooks to important documents, people, and ideas we study in class.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students will have more opportunities to read, explore, create, and experience their learning beyond the textbook. We cannot wait to put everything to use. Thank you for investing in my students and helping bring their learning to life.","fullyFundedDate":1789569750154,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-textbook-bringing-learning-t/10481033/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Textbook: Bringing Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270224"},{"teacherId":9935962,"projectId":10046028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and making this project possible! Because of your generosity, our classroom received a printer along with black and colored ink, which has already made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom printer allows me to quickly create and print differentiated worksheets, visual supports, behavior supports, communication materials, and engaging activities that meet the individual needs of my students. The colored ink is especially helpful for creating clear and engaging visuals that help my students better understand directions, routines, academic concepts, and classroom expectations.\r\n\r\nInstead of having to wait for access to a shared printer, I am now able to prepare materials right in the classroom whenever my students need them. This has helped me provide more individualized support and has made our classroom more organized, accessible, and responsive to student needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping provide the resources they need to learn and succeed. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778028651347,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-for-special-learn/10046028/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935962_orig.jpg?crop=754,754,x558,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741156522450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935962"},{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10592124,"letterContent":"Printer ink is an essential classroom resource because it allows me to provide my seventh-grade students with the materials they need to be successful. I regularly print assignments, graphic organizers, practice activities, assessments, project directions, and instructional resources. Without enough ink, I am unable to provide these materials when students need them, which can interrupt instruction and limit learning opportunities.\r\nHaving printer ink readily available helps me respond to my students' learning needs quickly. I can print differentiated activities, additional practice, visual resources, and materials for students who need extra support or enrichment. Ink also allows me to prepare engaging, hands-on lessons and STEAM projects that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking across multiple subjects.\r\nMost importantly, printer ink helps ensure that every student has access to the resources needed to participate fully in learning. Instead of spending valuable instructional time searching for copies or finding alternative materials, I can focus on teaching and supporting my students. Your donation of printer ink helps keep our classroom prepared, organized, and ready for meaningful learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1789061426136,"projectUrl":"project/ink-to-create/10592124/","projectTitle":"Ink to Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730504"},{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10532264,"letterContent":"Having a printer in the classroom provides my seventh grade students with immediate access to the learning materials they need. I can print assignments, graphic organizers, practice activities, project directions, reference materials, and differentiated resources without waiting for copies to be made. This technology helps maximize instructional time and allows me to quickly provide students with materials that support their individual learning needs. Having resources readily available helps students stay engaged, organized, and prepared to participate in daily lessons.\r\nThe printer also supports hands-on, creative, and cross-curricular learning experiences. Students can print research materials, images, diagrams, templates, and project resources to use in math, English language arts, social studies, science, and STEAM activities. Technology becomes a tool that connects students' ideas to tangible learning experiences. Being able to quickly print materials allows me to create lessons that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and student choice while supporting different learning styles.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is having access to materials that bring their ideas to life. Whether they are creating a project, completing a math activity, researching a topic, or designing an artistic presentation, students are excited to see their work become something they can hold, use, and share. A classroom printer gives my students more opportunities to create, explore, and take ownership of their learning while making our classroom a more engaging and productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1788435376340,"projectUrl":"project/print-create-learn/10532264/","projectTitle":"Print, Create, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730504"},{"teacherId":8262528,"projectId":10212313,"letterContent":"These new texts provide students with an important bridge between learning foundational reading skills and becoming independent readers. Before students are ready to choose books from our classroom library, they spend a great deal of time reading decodable texts that allow them to practice skills such as CVC words, digraphs, diphthongs, long vowel combinations, and high frequency sight words. Decodable books are essential for building accuracy and confidence, but they can sometimes feel repetitive for young readers. Once students have developed those foundational skills, these new books give them the opportunity to apply what they have learned while reading stories that are more engaging and connected to their interests.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom includes 15 minutes of fluency practice every day. I love watching the transition that happens when students move from decodable texts to being able to choose their own books. My K–3 students often rush to the classroom library to find books featuring characters they already love. Suddenly, reading practice looks very different: students are giggling to themselves, gasping at something that happens in the story, sharing funny parts with friends, and becoming completely absorbed in their books. Sometimes, when fluency practice is over, they don't want to stop reading. I've even seen students walking back to put their books away while still reading because they simply don't want to put the book down!\r\n\r\nThe students who are especially enjoying these books are those who may struggle with reading but are highly motivated by familiar characters. Having complete collections of characters like Piggy and Elephant, Grumpy Monkey, Junie B. Jones, Pete the Cat, and Biscuit gives these students a reason to keep reading. Instead of seeing reading as another difficult task, they are excited to find out what happens next.","fullyFundedDate":1787286745208,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books-more-stories-from-favor/10212313/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books: More Stories From Favorite Characters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8262528_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726842988886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-barbosao"},{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10422467,"letterContent":"Receiving Mod Podge for our classroom has made a wonderful impact on my students' art experiences. It gives them the opportunity to create hands-on projects using different materials, while allowing them to explore their creativity and express themselves in unique ways. Mod Podge is a versatile resource that helps bring many of our art projects to life and helps them to last for years to come. \r\nHaving Mod Podge available also encourages students to be more engaged and excited about creating. It can be used for collages, crafts, decorations, and other creative projects. These activities help make learning more meaningful and enjoyable for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1786542191202,"projectUrl":"project/art-sealants-protective-finishes/10422467/","projectTitle":"Art Sealants & Protective Finishes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosselli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9730504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729125905607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730504"},{"teacherId":9730504,"projectId":10476520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift of the shredder for our classroom. Your thoughtfulness and support are truly appreciated. This may seem like a simple resource, but it has already made a meaningful difference in helping us keep our classroom organized, safe, and running smoothly.\r\nHaving a shredder in our classroom allows us to quickly and responsibly dispose of sensitive documents, outdated materials, and unnecessary papers. 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