{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2124023,"projectId":9881396,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for supporting our student-led beach clean-up initiative this upcoming May. Your generosity is helping us instill civic and environmental responsibility in our students in a truly meaningful and lasting way.\r\n\r\nEach year, we are passionate about empowering our fifth-grade student leaders to guide and mentor our third graders. With your support, our students will be equipped with the tools they need to serve as organized, confident leaders during our community clean-up day. During the event, two of our student leaders will present on eliminating single-use plastics, using these reusable items as demonstrations and incentives to inspire participation. The clipboard will help us collect and categorize data from the day's efforts, turning service into real-world learning. And the heavy-duty wagon will ensure we can efficiently transport supplies and collected debris across the soft sand, making our efforts both effective and sustainable.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and in the power of young citizens to make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763668870476,"projectUrl":"project/our-pledge-to-the-beach/9881396/","projectTitle":"Our Pledge to the Beach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKeever & Our Classroom Community","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2124023_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767158074916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-mckeever"},{"teacherId":8025997,"projectId":10075541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness for supporting our \"First Grade Refuel Station.\" Your grant turned a funding loss into a leadership win. Our 6-year-olds now manage inventory and delivery, serving our entire first grade.\r\n\r\nThis project provides a vital safety net for students who miss breakfast, ensuring they have the nutrition needed to focus. You've taught our students that they have the power to help their neighbors. Thank you for investing in our young leaders!\r\n\r\nFirst graders are so excited about this project being funded!","fullyFundedDate":1770320149456,"projectUrl":"project/recess-refuel/10075541/","projectTitle":"Recess Refuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kibby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8025997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630194155345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskibby"},{"teacherId":311562,"projectId":9887091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! My first graders absolutely love to explore, build, and solve puzzles. They light up whenever they have the chance to investigate, create, and think like scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are still developing confidence as learners, and hands-on STEM and forensic science activities give them a meaningful way to build that confidence. Through these experiences, students learn to think critically, communicate with classmates, and strengthen their problem-solving skills in an exciting and engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping my students see themselves as thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764878568600,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-forensic-science/9887091/","projectTitle":"Exploring STEM & Forensic Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deguevara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp311562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754706556963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adeguevara"},{"teacherId":7687312,"projectId":10061464,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our grade 3-6 learners with their state testing. Wow these students work so hard to apply all their learning from the year into their state testing. These supplies help spread kindness during state testing and beyond. When learners see that they can make in impact of kindness on their peers, it spreads a wave of joy and confidence across the campus! Even young learners get to help the big kids by giving them a gift of kindness during state testing, all thanks to this project. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770398928901,"projectUrl":"project/eagles-uplifting-eagles-with-kindness/10061464/","projectTitle":"Eagles Uplifting Eagles With Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boydston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687312_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x331,y694&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632276349685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-boydston"},{"teacherId":7687312,"projectId":9887783,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our diverse learners at our school. My students who have difficulty with fine motor skills really need triangular writing tools to help them learn how to hold the pencil correctly. My young students with sensory needs love the squeeze seat! It is so amazing to have these state of the art materials in our classrooms and make students excited to learn. Stress balls and fidget squishes help students focus while they engage in rigorous curriculum with general education peers. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768502956675,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-motor-in-grade-1/9887783/","projectTitle":"Math and Motor in Grade 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boydston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687312_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x331,y694&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632276349685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-boydston"},{"teacherId":311562,"projectId":9972893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the \"infrastructure\" our classroom needed to celebrate the Lunar New Year in style! While paper and markers are the spark, the supplies you provided—the heavy-duty sharpener, laminating pouches, magnets, and stapler—were the fuel that kept our creativity burning bright. Our \"dragon-drawing\" sessions were a huge success thanks to our sharpener! No student had to wait in line or struggle with a broken tip; every sketch was sharp and detailed. My students were so proud to see their zodiac animals and Lunar New Year research preserved in laminating pouches. The lamination made their work feel like \"real\" museum art\r\nThese tools did more than just help us celebrate one holiday; they have become essential parts of our daily learning. We will continue to use the sharpener, stapler, and magnets for every unit for the rest of the year.\r\nYou have truly helped make our classroom a more organized, vibrant, and joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1766869203463,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse/9972893/","projectTitle":"Celebrating the Year of the Horse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deguevara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp311562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754706556963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adeguevara"},{"teacherId":311562,"projectId":9970514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! My first graders were absolutely thrilled when the boxes of colorful paper and cardstock arrived. Because of your support, our classroom has been transformed into a bright, festive space filled with red lanterns and joyful decorations.\r\n\r\nThe sturdy cardstock was exactly what my students needed. It was strong enough for their \"little hands\" to fold and decorate without tearing, allowing them to create beautiful Lunar New Year fans that they are so proud to display.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our first-grade community and for helping me teach my students that the world is a big, beautiful, and diverse place. We couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1766451718510,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-chinese-new-year/9970514/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Chinese New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deguevara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp311562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754706556963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adeguevara"},{"teacherId":2124023,"projectId":9884008,"letterContent":"We are still smiling after our Gingerbread House Challenge on December 19th and have attached some of our fun photos to view. I also uploaded a bunch of photos to my students Google Classroom and they literally look at them daily. Thank you for being such an integral part of this experiential learning day.\r\n\r\nThis day was filled with us wearing holiday pajamas, reading new Gingerbread read-alouds, and allowing students to \"Think Like an Engineer\" as we built gingerbread houses 2D and 3D style. Seeing the students collaborate on their chart paper drawings and then bring those designs to life with icing and gumdrops was a highlight of the year.\r\n\r\nThe photos from our decorated backdrop look amazing, but the real magic was seeing the laughter and STEAM principles in action. Thank you for making our school community so bright!","fullyFundedDate":1762837244353,"projectUrl":"project/gingerbread-house-challenge-a-hands-on/9884008/","projectTitle":"Gingerbread House Challenge: A Hands-On STEM Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKeever & Our Classroom Community","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2124023_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767158074916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-mckeever"},{"teacherId":8025997,"projectId":9962862,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support in bringing the Lunar New Year to life in our classroom! Your kindness will transform our learning environment into a vibrant global center. With the diverse collection of picture books you provided, my students are already strengthening their literacy skills while building deep cultural awareness and empathy. These stories have opened their eyes to traditions that span the globe, fostering a genuine sense of inclusion and respect among peers.\r\n\r\nThe gold-foiled coins will have a magical addition to our curriculum, turning abstract math concepts into a joyful, hands-on lesson in tradition and generosity. Furthermore, the creative resources secured through Teachers Pay Teachers will allowed every child to refine their fine motor skills while crafting intricate lanterns and dragons. Because of you, our students aren't just learning about history—they are experiencing it through art, storytelling, and play. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them become well-rounded, culturally curious citizens of the world!","fullyFundedDate":1766596679202,"projectUrl":"project/gold-coins-and-great-books/9962862/","projectTitle":"Gold Coins and Great Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kibby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8025997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630194155345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskibby"},{"teacherId":9519495,"projectId":9777648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, Allstate and DonorsChoose, for making this project possible! Your support helps our students turn their composting efforts into real action in our garden, while growing as leaders who serve and teach others. We are grateful for this opportunity and excited to watch our students nurture both our garden and our school community. \r\n\r\nMeet one of our students who just loves being out in the sun and working in the garden with our Assistant Principal. He helped to put together some of the new items and helped her get the garden beds ready for our big day. Check out a couple of photos to see how things are coming along. We are so grateful and look forward to having these continued experiences with our garden leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1761576568723,"projectUrl":"project/red-worms-and-composting-tools/9777648/","projectTitle":"Red Worms and Composting Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Payne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519495"},{"teacherId":7687312,"projectId":9845129,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our stem projects at our school. The students were so excited to open these WikiStix and tissues. Students use the Wikistix to create shapes and letters in their TK classes. Using fine motor skills to build and understand academic concepts imprints the knowledge into their brain much faster. Students built creations with the tissues and Wikistix to explore the wind and shadows outside during science centers. Students definitely appreciate the tissues during the winter season as well, so many of us have coughs and colds right now and we so appreciate the tissues!","fullyFundedDate":1767804936631,"projectUrl":"project/kleenex-and-wiki-stix/9845129/","projectTitle":"Kleenex and Wiki Stix","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boydston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687312_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x331,y694&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632276349685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-boydston"},{"teacherId":9710927,"projectId":9835070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing posters for our planet posters! We were able to reach students and families all throughout campus and beyond. We had a family night regarding this topic and it was such a hit. The ability to have these visuals for our parents and students made the whole event that much more impactful. When the posters first arrived, we had our peer leaders take a look at them and they were so excited to decorate our school and space with them around stations. 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