{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lane Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10274796,"projectId":9873713,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have grown into confident leaders and community stewards! When the raised garden beds and gardening supplies arrived, my 5th graders could hardly contain their excitement. They immediately began sketching garden layouts, gathering tools, and discussing how they could include other grade levels. One student said, \"We're making something everyone can enjoy!\"—a powerful reminder that this project has given them a chance to make a real difference at school.\r\n\r\nStudents have taken the lead every step of the way. They worked together to build and place the new garden beds, fill them with soil, and prepare for planting days with younger classes. As they plan and guide these activities, they are strengthening their science knowledge while also practicing collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Our garden has become a place where curiosity grows daily—students observe, ask questions, and make connections to environmental lessons we explore in class.\r\n\r\nNext, students will finalize plant labels, educational signs, and presentations they will share during upcoming \"Plant and Learn\" events with families and other classrooms. Their efforts are helping transform our school garden into a thriving, living classroom that inspires responsibility and environmental pride across campus. Because of your support, our students are not only learning how to care for plants—they're learning how to care for their community and their planet. Thank you for helping them plant the seeds of leadership and growth that will continue to flourish for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1763474787334,"projectUrl":"project/growing-beyond-our-classroom-expanding/9873713/","projectTitle":"Growing Beyond Our Classroom: Expanding Our School Garden for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kozimor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274796"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9861056,"letterContent":"I am requesting raised garden beds and kits that will help my 5th grade students lead a community service project that expands our school garden and inspires environmental stewardship throughout our campus.\r\n\r\nOur class has already established a small garden outside our classroom, which has become a source of pride for our students and curiosity for others.\r\nNow, my students want to take the next step by building additional raised garden beds in shared school spaces so that every grade level can participate in hands-on gardening experiences.\r\n\r\nStudents will take the lead in this initiative by organizing the layout and construction of the new beds, preparing the soil, and coordinating planting days. They will also mentor younger students on how to grow and care for plants, emphasizing teamwork, patience, and responsibility. As part of their community service efforts, students will create informational signs to label the plants and explain their environmental benefits, teaching others about pollination, composting, and sustainable gardening practices.\r\n\r\nOnce the garden beds are in place, students plan to host school garden tours and \"Plant and Learn\" days for families and other classes, sharing what they've learned about protecting our environment and encouraging others to start gardens at home. Through these student-led actions, our school garden will become a living classroom that benefits the entire school community, not just one class.\r\n\r\nBy expanding our garden, students will learn that caring for the earth is a shared responsibility. This project gives them the opportunity to serve others, lead by example, and help make our school a greener, more connected place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1761684351287,"projectUrl":"project/growing-beyond-our-classroom-expanding/9861056/","projectTitle":"Growing Beyond Our Classroom: Expanding Our School Garden for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9734173,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom garden has become a daily source of excitement and discovery! When the new succulent plants arrived, my students couldn't wait to unpack them and decide where each one should be planted. They immediately began comparing leaf shapes, textures, and colors, making thoughtful predictions about how quickly their plants would grow. One student proudly named their succulent \"Spike\" and announced, \"I'm going to help it live its best life!\" Their enthusiasm has brought so much joy to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith these additional plants, every student now has the opportunity to take responsibility for caring for their own succulent. They water them, track changes using rulers and magnifying lenses, and record their findings in science journals. Our garden has become a natural outdoor laboratory where students can explore plant adaptations and environmental needs in real time. Instead of simply reading about how plants survive in dry climates, they are witnessing it firsthand and thinking critically about what helps their succulent thrive.\r\n\r\nWe're excited for the next step—students will soon begin designing mini \"plant profiles\" to teach others about their succulent species and the role drought-tolerant plants play in conserving water. We also plan to continue expanding our garden as students develop deeper questions and investigations. Your generosity did more than grow our garden—it grew confidence, curiosity, and a sense of environmental responsibility in every student. Thank you for helping our young scientists bloom!","fullyFundedDate":1762265322251,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-garden-adding-more-succulen/9734173/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Garden: Adding More Succulent Plants to Inspire Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9684512,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom garden has officially taken root! When the raised garden beds and seeds arrived, my students cheered and immediately started planning what to grow and how to organize each planting space. They were amazed that tiny seeds could one day become vegetables, flowers, and pollinator plants right here at our school. One student excitedly shared, \"I've never grown anything before—this is going to be awesome!\" Their enthusiasm has turned science lessons into meaningful, hands-on discoveries.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun planting and observing the early stages of germination. Students carefully measure soil depth, track daily changes in their garden journals, and compare how different plant species respond to sunlight and water. These materials have allowed us to fully experience the plant life cycle from start to finish—something that simply can't be replicated through a textbook alone. The garden has also become a wonderful opportunity for teamwork, as students take turns caring for our seedlings and making decisions about what the garden needs next.\r\n\r\nIn the coming weeks, students will expand their learning by designing informational signs to teach the school community about the plants we're growing and their role in supporting a healthy environment. We are also planning to share future harvests with other classrooms so that more students can experience the excitement of growing their own food. Because of your support, my students are learning responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the joy of nurturing something alive. Thank you for helping our garden—and our learning—flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1761770096118,"projectUrl":"project/growing-change-empowering-young-voices/9684512/","projectTitle":"Growing Change: Empowering Young Voices to Green Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9904481,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our school garden is officially growing from the ground up—literally! When the high-quality potting soil arrived, my students were beyond excited to begin transforming our empty garden beds into thriving habitats. They worked together to fill each bed, learning firsthand about the importance of soil health as they touched, smelled, and examined the rich mixture. One student said, \"This soil is alive!\" as they discovered earthworms and organic matter that help plants grow strong. Their sense of ownership over the garden has blossomed right along with their scientific curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the newly prepared beds to begin planting flowers and vegetables, and students have taken on leadership roles during every step of the process. They are measuring planting space, organizing watering schedules, and documenting growth in their science journals. Our garden has not only strengthened their understanding of ecosystems—it has also helped students develop collaboration, patience, and pride in creating something for our whole school community. Younger students often stop to watch and ask questions, and my 5th graders eagerly explain what they've learned.\r\n\r\nNext, students will begin teaching other classrooms how soil supports plant life and environmental sustainability. They are creating garden care guides and labeling different planting areas to help future student gardeners. Because of your support, our garden is no longer just an idea—it's becoming a shared learning space that invites every student to explore, wonder, and take action to care for our environment. Thank you for helping us turn a simple garden bed into a hands-on science experience that will continue to grow and inspire!","fullyFundedDate":1764726061103,"projectUrl":"project/soil-to-grow-helping-our-school-garden/9904481/","projectTitle":"Soil to Grow: Helping Our School Garden Come to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":10244053,"projectId":9734034,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom garden has become a daily source of excitement and discovery! When the new succulent plants arrived, my students couldn't wait to unpack them and decide where each one should be planted. They immediately began comparing leaf shapes, textures, and colors, making thoughtful predictions about how quickly their plants would grow. One student proudly named their succulent \"Spike\" and announced, \"I'm going to help it live its best life!\" Their enthusiasm has brought so much joy to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith these additional plants, every student now has the opportunity to take responsibility for caring for their own succulent. They water them, track changes using rulers and magnifying lenses, and record their findings in science journals. Our garden has become a natural outdoor laboratory where students can explore plant adaptations and environmental needs in real time. Instead of simply reading about how plants survive in dry climates, they are witnessing it firsthand and thinking critically about what helps their succulent thrive.\r\n\r\nWe're excited for the next step—students will soon begin designing mini \"plant profiles\" to teach others about their succulent species and the role drought-tolerant plants play in conserving water. We also plan to continue expanding our garden as students develop deeper questions and investigations. Your generosity did more than grow our garden—it grew confidence, curiosity, and a sense of environmental responsibility in every student. Thank you for helping our young scientists bloom!","fullyFundedDate":1763474736158,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-garden-adding-more-succulen/9734034/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Garden: Adding More Succulent Plants to Inspire Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244053"},{"teacherId":10244053,"projectId":9688660,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have a living science classroom right outside our door! As soon as the raised garden beds and succulent plants arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. They eagerly worked together to fill the beds with soil, carefully planted each succulent, and immediately began making observations about root systems, plant structures, and how living things adapt to their environment. One student proudly exclaimed, \"We're real scientists now!\"—a moment that truly captured the joy and engagement this project has created.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the garden to explore plant life cycles, practice data collection, and track growth over time. Students have begun measuring their plants, recording changes in color and height, and making predictions about how weather and care will affect development. Instead of reading about ecosystems in a textbook, they are discovering firsthand how everything in nature is connected. The pride they feel when they water their plants or spot new growth is incredible—this garden has given them ownership of their learning in a way that is both meaningful and lasting.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be designing informational signs to teach others about the types of succulents we are growing and how they help conserve water in our climate. We'll also be expanding our garden with more plant varieties, allowing students to compare different adaptations and sustainability practices. Because of you, our students have a space where curiosity thrives, responsibility grows, and learning comes to life. Thank you for helping us build something that will continue to blossom throughout our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1757423421693,"projectUrl":"project/roots-of-learning-starting-our-school-g/9688660/","projectTitle":"Roots of Learning: Starting Our School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244053"},{"teacherId":9936349,"projectId":9327146,"letterContent":"When the seeds for \"Growing Beauty: Flower & Heirloom Seeds to Beautify Our School\" arrived, the kids couldn't wait to get their hands in the dirt. They loved planting the seeds in our little school garden, watching the sprouts pop up, and taking pride in caring for them each day. The excitement turned into a real sense of ownership as they saw the first signs of growth.\r\nEven more special, each student got to take home a starter plant to begin a garden of their own. They were so proud to carry their little cups out the door, eager to share the experience with their families. Thanks to your generosity, our students aren't just learning about science at school—they're bringing home the joy of growing and creating beauty for their whole community.","fullyFundedDate":1747772764708,"projectUrl":"project/growing-beauty-flower-heirloom-seeds/9327146/","projectTitle":"Growing Beauty: Flower & Heirloom Seeds to Beautify Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936349_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742941811645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-rosales"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9350153,"letterContent":"When our raised garden beds, garden hose, and sprinkler set arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! They worked together to set up the beds, fill them with soil, and plant the succulents with so much care and pride. The garden hose and sprinkler set were a huge hit—they loved learning how to gently water the plants and were fascinated to see how the sprinklers evenly watered the entire bed. For many students, this was their first time taking responsibility for caring for living plants, and the joy on their faces was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese new tools have turned our school garden into a true outdoor classroom. Students are taking turns watering, observing changes in the plants, and writing in their science journals about what they see. The hose and sprinkler have made it easy for them to take charge of the daily care, helping them build a sense of ownership and teamwork. We've already had some amazing discussions about plant needs, the importance of water conservation, and how to keep our garden thriving.\r\n\r\nNext, we will begin measuring and graphing plant growth so we can connect this hands-on science work to math. We also plan to expand our garden by adding more plants in the coming months. Thank you for helping us make this garden possible—your generosity has given my students a space where they can learn, explore, and grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1755730475019,"projectUrl":"project/green-thumbs-up-growing-minds-and-garde/9350153/","projectTitle":"Green Thumbs Up: Growing Minds and Gardens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9210707,"letterContent":"When our garden growing supplies arrived, the excitement in my classroom was immediate! My students could hardly wait to begin the seed planting process. They worked as a team to mix the coco bricks, fill the planters with potting soil and seeds, and place them under the indoor grow lights. For many of them, this was their first experience building and planting something from start to finish. The sense of pride on their faces as they stood back and admired their hard work was priceless.\r\n\r\nSince then, our garden has become an extension of our classroom. Students are taking turns watering, recording plant growth, and observing how different plants respond to the sun and soil. We've had wonderful science discussions about plant life cycles, ecosystems, and sustainability—all inspired by what they see happening right inside our classroom. Having a living, growing space has made science more engaging and has sparked curiosity in students who are usually quiet during lessons.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to expand our lessons into data collection and graphing so students can track plant growth over time and connect science with math skills. Eventually, we hope to add even more plants and create a space where the entire school community can enjoy and learn. Thank you for making this possible—your generosity has planted the seeds of discovery and responsibility in my students, and we are so excited to watch them grow along with our garden!","fullyFundedDate":1745847033938,"projectUrl":"project/green-thumbs-up-growing-minds-and-garde/9210707/","projectTitle":"Green Thumbs Up: Growing Minds and Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":3838661,"projectId":9300682,"letterContent":"When our raised garden beds and succulent plants arrived, the excitement in my classroom was immediate! My students could hardly wait to get outside and start putting the garden beds together. They worked as a team to line the beds with cardboard, scoop in soil, and carefully plant the seeds. For many of them, this was their first experience building and planting something from start to finish. The sense of pride on their faces as they stood back and admired their hard work was priceless.\r\n\r\nSince then, our garden has become an extension of our classroom. Students are taking turns watering, recording plant growth, and observing how different plants respond to the sun and soil. We've had wonderful science discussions about plant life cycles, ecosystems, and sustainability—all inspired by what they see happening right outside our door. Having a living, growing space has made science more engaging and has sparked curiosity in students who are usually quiet during lessons.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to expand our lessons into data collection and graphing so students can track plant growth over time and connect science with math skills. Eventually, we hope to add even more plants and create a space where the entire school community can enjoy and learn. Thank you for making this possible—your generosity has planted the seeds of discovery and responsibility in my students, and we are so excited to watch them grow along with our garden!","fullyFundedDate":1746648411944,"projectUrl":"project/growing-change-empowering-young-voices/9300682/","projectTitle":"Growing Change: Empowering Young Voices to Green Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3838661_orig.jpg?crop=1931,1931,x300,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643133411914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniel-gomez"},{"teacherId":9936349,"projectId":9240405,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, Pages of Wonder has truly come to life in our classroom. 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