{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lakeside School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":10396137,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for the generosity of people who care about education! My students have been thrilled to use the new novels that are a fabulous addition to our classroom library. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through literature, both fiction and nonfiction reading. The art of reading to learn is key to creative minds, and my students have had the ability to use their hands and minds to learn about the world via literature! We've done a book report and some watercolor portraits to showcase the themes of the literature unit we completed together. The students enjoyed the upgraded graphic novels for their book reports! They are getting better at picking new authors, building creative vocabulary posters, and helping share their thoughts about their authors with their classmates. I have several students who are more energized to use the reading corner of our room, and they find reading far more enjoyable when they are comfortable. The books are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. DonorsChoose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1787151863089,"projectUrl":"project/the-need-for-classroom-basics/10396137/","projectTitle":"The Need for Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":3313902,"projectId":10069035,"letterContent":"When my students walked in and saw our brand-new supplies, the classroom buzzed with excitement. For many, simply having a sharp, reliable pencil to start the day lifted a huge weight off their shoulders, bringing an immediate sense of equity and readiness to our space. We put the new pencils to work right away for our daily notetaking and textbook assignments. It was incredible to see how having the proper basic tools allowed them to focus completely on their historical reading and notes without worrying about where they would find something to write with.\r\n\r\nBuilding on this momentum, the students then dove into a historical activity: our Abraham Lincoln campaign poster project. Armed with their new standard pencils, colored pencils, paper, and rulers, they are synthesizing what they have learned into persuasive visual designs. They are using the rulers to map out crisp layouts, drafting their slogans and sketches in pencil, and finally using a vibrant array of colors to capture the spirit of the 1860 election. Your generous contribution has done more than just stock our classroom; it has given my students the exact tools they needed to turn abstract concepts into concrete, hands-on projects. Thank you for helping them paint a clearer, more colorful picture of the past!","fullyFundedDate":1772214093921,"projectUrl":"project/organized-artistry-fueling-student-crea/10069035/","projectTitle":"Organized Artistry: Fueling Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andreotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3313902_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765569062985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3313902"},{"teacherId":3313902,"projectId":10200601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Success Station\" to life! When my students first saw the new bookcases and bins, they were thrilled. They loved seeing that every supply finally had a clear home. We use this station every single day, and it has saved us so much time. For example, during a recent class assignment, instead of wasting time looking for lost items, students walked right up to the station, found their rulers and pencils on their own, and got straight to work. It was wonderful to see them take responsibility for their tools.\r\n\r\nNow that our classroom is organized and free of clutter, the students feel much more calm and ready to learn. Right now, we are starting a new research project. The students will use our neatly stored paper and pencils to draw what they learned. You gave us more than just shelves and bins, you gave us the gift of extra learning time and student independence. Thank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778167144227,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-care-building-student-independenc/10200601/","projectTitle":"Shelf-Care: Building Student Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andreotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3313902_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765569062985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3313902"},{"teacherId":10438158,"projectId":10107121,"letterContent":"Our students were excited to use the new bookshelf and clipboards during our student job fair. The clipboards gave students a place to keep their materials organized and take notes as they moved around the event and spoke with adults from a variety of careers. The bookshelf has also provided us with a great way to organize and store materials so they are easily accessible for students. Students were excited when they first saw the new materials and even more excited when they realized they would be using them during the job fair.\r\n\r\nThe job fair gave our students an opportunity to learn about careers they may not have previously considered and to practice introducing themselves, asking questions, and having conversations with adults in a professional setting. It was wonderful to see students become more comfortable and confident as they moved from one career representative to the next.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we hope to continue providing opportunities for students to explore different careers and begin thinking about their future goals. The materials donated through this project will continue to support future career exploration activities and events. We are very thankful to our donors for helping us provide meaningful experiences that allow our students to learn beyond the traditional classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771651432412,"projectUrl":"project/dream-careers-start-here-help-us-stay-o/10107121/","projectTitle":"Dream Careers Start Here: Help Us Stay Organized and Engaged!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438158"},{"teacherId":10532420,"projectId":10340108,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! My students love their new books and are excited to read novels that they haven't read. My students were excited to explore the different novels we received and began creating a list of who gets to read each book first! These books are being used daily for Sustained Silent Reading and students use their selected SSR book to write journal entries as well.\r\n\r\nBy allowing students to read a novel of their choice for 10 minutes everyday, students feel motivated and encouraged to read more and more. Sometimes the easiest solution to not wanting to read, is simply finding a book that resonates and entertains you. My students used to struggle finding books they enjoyed and wanted to continue reading, however after receiving the donations, my students can't wait for SSR time.\r\n\r\nI've had two students begin the Percy Jackson series that was donated! They immediately reached for it once I organized all the books onto the classroom bookshelf. My students and I are so grateful for your donations and the new, wonderful books!","fullyFundedDate":1781712012327,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-every-reader/10340108/","projectTitle":"A Book for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10532420_orig.jpg?crop=3240,3240,x0,y941&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781573074163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simrat-kang"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":10308597,"letterContent":"I would like to thank the people who care about education for their generosity! My students have been thrilled to use the new novels that are a fabulous addition to our classroom library. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through literature, both fiction and nonfiction reading. The art of reading to learn is key to creative minds, and my students have had the ability to use their hands and minds to learn about the world via literature! We've done a book report and some watercolor portraits to showcase the themes of the literature unit we completed together. The students enjoyed the upgraded graphic novels for their book reports! They are getting better at picking new authors, building creative vocabulary posters, and helping share their thoughts about their authors with their classmates. I have several students who are more energized to use the reading corner of our room, and they find reading far more enjoyable when they are comfortable. The books are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. DonorsChoose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1785326198474,"projectUrl":"project/the-need-to-read-with-success/10308597/","projectTitle":"The Need to Read with Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":10306179,"letterContent":"I would like to thank the people who care about education for their generosity! My students have been thrilled to use the new novels that are a fabulous addition to our classroom library. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through literature, both fiction and nonfiction reading. The art of reading to learn is key to creative minds, and my students have had the ability to use their hands and minds to learn about the world via literature! We've done a book report and some watercolor portraits to showcase the themes of the literature unit we completed together. The students enjoyed the upgraded graphic novels for their book reports! They are getting better at picking new authors, building creative vocabulary posters, and helping share their thoughts about their authors with their classmates. I have several students who are more energized to use the reading corner of our room, and they find reading far more enjoyable when they are comfortable. The books are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. DonorsChoose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1780499029016,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-reading-vibes-in-style/10306179/","projectTitle":"8th Grade Reading Vibes in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":10293267,"letterContent":"I would like to thank the people who care about education for their generosity! My students have been thrilled to use the new art supplies for our art and reading classes! So many kids come to me every day asking for something to color because they are caught up with their work. When my art students come into class, they are energized to work on their art and reading projects because they feel empowered and responsible. They love using new art supplies to make their projects outstanding. My students could use their hands and minds to learn about the world! They are getting better at using creativity to do art and just feeling successful. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. DonorsChoose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. I am grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1779485030467,"projectUrl":"project/working-in-color/10293267/","projectTitle":"Working in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1538437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585537949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslauramoore"},{"teacherId":9195860,"projectId":8506605,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new library shelves. They were very much needed in our classroom. Students were happy when they first saw them and liked how organized the books look now.\r\n\r\nThe shelves make it easier for students to find and put away books. They have helped improve our classroom community and reading area.\r\n\r\nWe are using the shelves every day during reading time and will continue to use them for book clubs and independent reading. Thank you again, the shelves will continue to impact our classroom community for school years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1731080617513,"projectUrl":"project/library-shelving/8506605/","projectTitle":"Library Shelving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dinkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195860_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x331,y926&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723089617471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdinkins"},{"teacherId":9195860,"projectId":8506628,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new library shelves. They were very much needed in our classroom. Students were happy when they first saw them and liked how organized the books look now.\r\n\r\nThe shelves make it easier for students to find and put away books. They have helped improve our classroom community and reading area.\r\n\r\nWe are using the shelves every day during reading time and will continue to use them for book clubs and independent reading. Thank you again for your support. These shelves will impact the class community for school years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1731080616599,"projectUrl":"project/library-shelves/8506628/","projectTitle":"Library Shelves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dinkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195860_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x331,y926&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723089617471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdinkins"},{"teacherId":9195860,"projectId":8933918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring cozy bean bags into our classroom! The students were so excited the first day they saw them—they immediately started claiming spots and asking when we could use them for reading. Having a comfortable place to settle in has made a big difference. Students now look forward to independent reading time and choose books more eagerly because they can stretch out and really focus.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags have also become a positive behavior incentive. Students work hard to earn \"bean bag time\" as a reward, which has helped improve classroom behavior and motivation. Beyond reading, these soft seats have strengthened our class community. Kids gather around them for partner discussions, small-group work, and even quiet reflection, creating a warmer, more connected learning space.\r\n\r\nWe're currently using the bean bags during our reading workshop and will continue incorporating them into upcoming literature circles and independent projects. Your support has truly made our classroom a more inviting place for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1731940473335,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bag-reading/8933918/","projectTitle":"Bean Bag Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dinkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195860_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x331,y926&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723089617471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdinkins"},{"teacherId":1538437,"projectId":10291747,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for the generosity of people who care about education! My students have been thrilled to use the new novels that are a fabulous addition to our classroom library. When my students come into class, they are energized to learn about the world through literature, both fiction and nonfiction reading. The art of reading to learn is key to creative minds, and my students have had the ability to use their hands and minds to learn about the world via literature! We've done a book report and some water coloring portraits to showcase the themes of the literature unit we completed together. The students enjoyed the upgraded graphic novels for their book reports! They are getting better at picking new authors, building creative vocabulary posters, and helping share their thoughts about their authors with their classmates. I have several students who are more energized to use the reading corner of our room, and they find reading far more enjoyable when they are comfortable. The books are used nearly every day. Amazingly, the students are producing wholesome conversations and work samples that I normally receive late in the school year. Donor's Choose has been a rewarding and uplifting program for so many kids. 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