{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edith Unsworth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":9293672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous DonorsChoose contribution toward our portable whiteboard and chart paper. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. These tools have quickly become essential parts of our daily instruction, allowing me to teach and model concepts clearly across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nThe chart paper has been equally valuable. We've used it to create anchor charts for reading strategies, vocabulary walls, math reference charts, and collaborative group work. These charts stay posted around the room and serve as visual reminders that support students long after the lesson is over. They help students make connections, remember key steps, and build independence in their learning. Several students have even shared how much they appreciate having these resources within sight—they've become a reliable part of our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746453614599,"projectUrl":"project/learning-up-close/9293672/","projectTitle":"Learning Up Close","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":9649641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support. Because of your donations, I was able to purchase a collection of books that center and celebrate children with disabilities—stories that highlight their experiences, strengths, challenges, and unique perspectives. These books have already made a meaningful impact in our school community, and I want to share just how deeply appreciated they have been by both students and parents.For students with disabilities, the effect has been especially meaningful. Several students have expressed excitement at seeing characters who share their challenges or strengths. Stories where they are represented not as side characters, but as main characters with dreams, problems, and adventures, have helped these students feel seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1760693578091,"projectUrl":"project/storytellling-magic/9649641/","projectTitle":"Storytellling Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":9034171,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire 2nd grade class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of the manipulatives. Your support has made such a positive impact on our classroom and our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials will help bring math and other subjects to life in a way that will spark curiosity and strengthen their understanding. The joy on their faces when they engage with the new tools is truly priceless!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in the education and growth of our young learners. We appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1736961723988,"projectUrl":"project/reading-out-loud/9034171/","projectTitle":"Reading Out Loud!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":9123848,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the iPad. It has already proven to be an invaluable resource for our students, enriching their learning experience in ways we couldn't have imagined.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has opened up new opportunities for interactive learning, allowing our students to engage with educational apps, explore creative projects, and expand their knowledge beyond the traditional classroom setting. We've seen firsthand how it has sparked curiosity and made lessons more engaging.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and commitment to enhancing the education of our students. Your generosity is making a lasting impact, and we are excited to continue seeing the positive effect it has on their growth and development.","fullyFundedDate":1746453471199,"projectUrl":"project/technology-rocks/9123848/","projectTitle":"Technology Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":9246895,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our donation project. Your support means more than words can express—it has made a direct and meaningful impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we were able to provide a class set of books. These resources are already helping to create a more engaging and inspiring environment for our students, sparking curiosity and a love of learning every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us all that there are people who truly care about the future of education and the well-being of our children. Thank you for being such a vital part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1744223412418,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-robot-reading/9246895/","projectTitle":"Wild About Robot Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":8842625,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to our classroom. We have read the wonderful stories and they have allowed for some great conversations about empathy and fairness. \r\n\r\nOur class has used the Kore Chair Bands to help students that need to be in motion to concentrate. I placed them on all chairs so no one feels singled out and all the students love them. The students that need them the most have improved their stamina and focus. Thank you again so very much for your generous donation. These resources will be used for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1730395479782,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-us/8842625/","projectTitle":"Books Are Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":9034639,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to our class. Having the skin color paints and paper has allowed my students to choose colors that represented their skin tone as they draw pictures and create art in class. Having that representation is so important. It makes students feel accepted and welcomed and they aren't forced to choose colors that aren't even skin toned to portray themselves. Thank you for the paper we were able to purchase. Watercolor paper offers students the opportunity to create beautiful watercolor art designs on paper that can hold the medium without getting too wet. \r\nThank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1736961582267,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-happy/9034639/","projectTitle":"Color Me Happy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp598065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560396500586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598065"},{"teacherId":598065,"projectId":8758714,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books and incentive prizes that our class received. The students had the opportunity to read the novel with their classmates. This provided weeks of activities that included language arts, math, art, science and so many other content areas. The story allowed for conversations about special needs and empathy. \r\n\r\nThe incentives we received helped to create a prize bucket and students now have a weekly raffle that they love. 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