{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10433255,"projectId":10109950,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for supporting my very first DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our 4th–6th grade \"Science Mentors\" now have the Graffiti Robot kits and snacks they need to host an amazing STEAM Family Night.\r\n\r\nIt is so inspiring to watch these students step into their roles as leaders. They aren't just building robots; they are gaining the confidence to teach their families and younger neighbors about circuits and engineering. Your gift provided the \"tools of the trade\" and the snacks that make our school feel like a welcoming community hub.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us close the opportunity gap in scientific literacy. We can't wait to show you the innovation in action!","fullyFundedDate":1773504906530,"projectUrl":"project/science-literacy-service-star/10109950/","projectTitle":"Science Literacy Service Star","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gandara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10433255"},{"teacherId":6852542,"projectId":10090070,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge thank you for supporting our \"Lunch on the Lawn\" project. As a counselor at a California Community School, I know that when families and neighbors feel connected, our students thrive. Because of your help, our 5th and 6th grade PAL leaders are getting the chance to host a true celebration of wellness. They are so excited to set up the green and yellow decorations, hand out healthy snacks, and welcome everyone to our campus. It's about more than just a fun day; it's about showing our kids that they belong to a community that cares about them. Thank you for helping our student leaders bring this vision to life!","fullyFundedDate":1771348806626,"projectUrl":"project/a-celebration-of-student-led-wellness/10090070/","projectTitle":"A Celebration of Student-Led Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alyssa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6852542"},{"teacherId":9519495,"projectId":10060803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our project, \"Visualizing Success With Time Coaches.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom is now fully equipped with the visual timers and whiteboard displays needed to launch our student-led mentorship program. It is inspiring to watch our upper-grade students take ownership of these resources. They are already preparing to act as \"Time Management Coaches,\" using the materials to help their younger peers and neighborhood families navigate daily routines with less stress and more \"I've got this!\" confidence. Your support provides the \"plan of action\" our community needs to build independence and self-regulation. We are so grateful to have you as a partner in our mission to help every student succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770666614443,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-success-with-time-coaches/10060803/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Success With Time Coaches","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Payne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519495"},{"teacherId":9626596,"projectId":10060793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Bridge Builders STEAM Partnership. Because of your kindness, our 4th–6th grade student leaders now have the tools they need to transform our school into a vibrant hub of innovation and discovery. With your support, we've secured the LED boards, organizing supplies, and STEAM kits (like the Music Makers and Baseball Pitching Machines) that will bring our family workshops to life. Your investment goes beyond the classroom—it strengthens our entire neighborhood by making high-quality STEAM experiences accessible to everyone. We can't wait to see the MPR filled with families problem-solving together, all thanks to your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771620579773,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-builders-love-steam/10060793/","projectTitle":"Bridge Builders LOVE STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. David","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9626596_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x30,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759209409888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9626596"},{"teacherId":9867687,"projectId":10111905,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting our \"Wild About Reading Safari!\" My sixth graders are so excited to step up as mentors for our youngest students. Because of your generosity, our \"Reading Rangers\" will have the animal ears and masks they need to make reading feel like a true adventure for our TK and Kindergarteners. These tools do more than just look fun—they help my older students build leadership skills while giving our littlest learners the confidence they need to grow. Your support is making our school a more connected and exciting place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1773504466494,"projectUrl":"project/pal-students-lead-a-safari-of-literacy/10111905/","projectTitle":"PAL Students Lead a Safari of Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9867687_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733672130711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9867687"},{"teacherId":1447891,"projectId":10063776,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your support in bringing new books to our classroom. My students are some of the most resilient and curious kids I know, but they often lack easy access to stories that really speak to them. Because of you, my students now have the chance to earn their \"Literacy Service Stars\" by reading with younger peers and sharing these books with their families. It's about more than just reading; it's about building a community where everyone feels capable and inspired. Your kindness is helping us create a culture of literacy that reaches far beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for believing in my students and their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1774287485876,"projectUrl":"project/community-reads-community-succeeds/10063776/","projectTitle":"Community Reads, Community Succeeds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mooney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1447891_orig.jpg?crop=1133,1133,x20,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772651962195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1447891"},{"teacherId":7132635,"projectId":10089399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our \"Racing for Wellness\" project. Your support means that our 4th through 6th-grade PAL (Peer Assisted Leadership) student leaders now have the tools they need to host a professional and safe 5K run for our entire neighborhood. Because of you, our students will have red and blue powder cannons to signal the start of the race, patriotic sidewalk chalk to mark the course, and balloon wands for our youngest TK and Kindergarten cheerleaders. This project is about more than just a race; it's about giving our students the chance to lead, manage a large-scale event, and promote healthy lifestyles within our school family. We are so grateful for your investment in our students' leadership and our community's health. We can't wait to share the photos of the big day with you!","fullyFundedDate":1773503376792,"projectUrl":"project/racing-for-wellness/10089399/","projectTitle":"Racing for Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7132635_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592414544176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7132635"},{"teacherId":7511393,"projectId":10060305,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom! The \"morning rush\" is something almost every parent can relate to, and your gift is going to take so much weight off our families' shoulders. These visual flip timers are total game changers for our TK–6 students. They turn \"hurry up!\" into a fun challenge that kids can actually see and understand. It's a small tool that makes a massive impact on a child's independence and a family's peace of mind. Thank you for being the reason our Eagles can fly on time and start their school days with a smile instead of a scramble.","fullyFundedDate":1769793394365,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-eagles-fly-on-time-with-v/10060305/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Eagles Fly (On Time!) with Visual Timers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7511393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662246868168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trishneffgrade6"},{"teacherId":1404586,"projectId":10060278,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and send a huge thank you for your support of our \"Rise and Shine Eagles\" project. Mornings can be such a mountain to climb for our younger students, and time often feels like an invisible concept they can't quite grasp. Because of your generosity, we are now able to give our families these visual timers to make that \"invisible\" time something they can actually see. Beyond the timers, you're helping our older student leaders step up as mentors. It's a beautiful thing to see them coaching the younger kids and building a school culture where everyone looks out for one another. Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping our students start their days with confidence instead of chaos.","fullyFundedDate":1769793143988,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-morning-routines-with-peer-me/10060278/","projectTitle":"Empowering Morning Routines with Peer Mentorship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zarkades","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1404586_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657595704514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zarkades"},{"teacherId":9710930,"projectId":10088251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our STEAM Night to life! When the boxes of supplies arrived, my 4th–6th grade leaders were buzzing with excitement. Seeing their faces light up as they unpacked the Libby Loves Science books and organized the graph paper was a highlight of our month. They immediately felt like \"real\" engineers and experts. We are currently using the Expo markers and carpet spots to map out our Multi-Purpose Room, creating clear \"stations\" where our student leaders will facilitate hands-on experiments. Our leaders are practicing their \"pitches\" to explain the science behind the kits to their parents and siblings. You haven't just provided supplies; you've helped us bridge an opportunity gap in our city and given these kids the confidence to be mentors in their own neighborhood. We can't thank you enough for investing in our community's scientific literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1773503735595,"projectUrl":"project/steam-night-is-coming-to-our-school/10088251/","projectTitle":"STEAM Night Is Coming To Our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pfrimmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9710930_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725244529586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710930"},{"teacherId":9710927,"projectId":10079432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Digital Literacy Eagles\" news cast! Because of your generosity, my students now have the professional camera, microphones, and green screen they need to broadcast our school news to the entire community. The students are so excited to step behind the camera. They aren't just learning how to use tech; they are practicing their writing and public speaking every time they draft a script or interview a guest. It is amazing to see how much more seriously they take their work when they know the audio is crisp and the video looks polished. Thank you for giving our students a platform to share their voices and keep our neighborhood connected!","fullyFundedDate":1774287164650,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-outreach-through-schoo/10079432/","projectTitle":"Community Service Outreach Through School Videos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9710927_orig.jpg?crop=2499,2499,x524,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725055457031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9710927"},{"teacherId":8068134,"projectId":10079330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Earth Week recycling project! Because of your kindness, our PAL student leaders now have the poster boards, magnets, and recycling bins they need to lead our school-wide cleanup challenge. The students are already busy designing posters to remind everyone that \"when we see trash, we pick up trash!\" It is so inspiring to see these 4th through 6th graders take charge and encourage the younger students to care for our planet. The keychains you funded will be such a special way to celebrate every student who joins in. Thank you for helping us turn a simple lesson into a meaningful community service tradition. 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