{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atwater Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":263637,"projectId":9743780,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our class received full sets of Charlotte's Web and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, along with individual bookmarks for each student. These resources made a tremendous difference in our reading community.\r\n\r\nEvery student now has their own copy to follow along, reread, and even take home—removing a major barrier to independent reading. Guided read-alouds became more meaningful and interactive: students followed the text, practiced pacing, and grew more confident reading aloud.\r\n\r\nOur class discussions also deepened because everyone could reference the same passages. The bookmarks helped students take ownership of their reading and build consistent reading habits.\r\n\r\nThese beloved stories sparked creativity across the classroom! We saw more students—especially quieter ones—volunteering to read aloud with improved expression and accuracy. Several students even asked for more books by E.B. White and Roald Dahl, showing genuine excitement for reading beyond class.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment came during our read of Charlotte's Web. A student who often avoids reading followed along intently and said, \"I like that I can read along and can read it again.\" That sense of pride and ownership was priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students the gift of books, confidence, and a deeper love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758733034669,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-reading-charlotte-charlie/9743780/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Reading: Charlotte, Charlie, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp263637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472349514498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-segura"},{"teacherId":263637,"projectId":9455659,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to shine in new and exciting ways! The blank books will give them a chance to see themselves as real authors and illustrators—they will have opportunities to proudly share their \"published\" stories with classmates and families. The gel pens and tempera markers have added so much joy to our writing and art projects, making students more motivated to write and eager to express their ideas with creativity and color.\r\n\r\nThe pencil pouches have helped students take ownership of their learning by keeping their supplies organized and ready, which has built responsibility and independence. The homework folders have also made a big difference, helping students stay connected between school and home and giving families a clear window into their child's progress.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have not only supported academics but also boosted my students' confidence, creativity, and sense of pride in their work. They feel like true writers, artists, and independent learners—and that's a gift that will continue to inspire them all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1753862848372,"projectUrl":"project/organized-creative-and-ready-to-learn/9455659/","projectTitle":"Organized, Creative, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Segura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp263637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472349514498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-segura"},{"teacherId":10067541,"projectId":9440238,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donations to support Play to Learn in Speech Therapy. The activities you have helped provide my students have elicited so much language and play skills! They love to role play and pretend to sell and buy ice cream, be a vet and take care of animals and go fishing together. This has helped our students use more words, make longer sentences, develop pragmatic language skills and engage in joint play with their peers. We have had so much fun with the materials and will continue to do so all school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1752167148862,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-in-speech-therapy/9440238/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn in Speech Therapy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067541_orig.png?crop=493,493,x6,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751303670058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067541"},{"teacherId":7933497,"projectId":7636151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom's Flexible Seating project! Your contribution has truly transformed the energy, comfort, and engagement levels in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nA recent highlight was during our read-aloud session. Students gathered in different seating zones around the classroom, discussing characters and themes with such enthusiasm and focus. It was clear that the flexible seating arrangement helped them feel more at ease and engaged with their peers and the text.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating has supported my classroom beautifully; they can easily move into collaborative clusters or find quiet corners to write. It's been incredible to watch their independence and creativity grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this vision possible. You've done more than just purchase materials; you've helped create a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their learning. We are beyond grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1692313587130,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/7636151/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7933497_orig.png?crop=1038,1038,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753416241717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933497"},{"teacherId":1558298,"projectId":9135075,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donation! We are excited to share that we've just started using our new outdoor sensory bin, and it has already been a hit with the students, especially as we've had some rainy weather. The children are absolutely loving the new manipulatives; they've been using them to build, create, and explore their imaginations.\r\n\r\nAs the weather warms up, we look forward to expanding its use and incorporating it as a water table, which we know will add even more fun and learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in our students' learning experiences, and we're so grateful for your continued generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1740696913834,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-in-the-sun/9135075/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun in the Sun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1558298_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x497,y779&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594845965370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shellie-lee"},{"teacherId":7933497,"projectId":7189982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our Cozy Calming Area. This space has become a safe space in our classroom, especially for students who need a moment to regulate their emotions, reset, or simply take a breath. It's been heartwarming to see students use it independently, grabbing a fidget, cuddling a stuffed animal, or quietly playing with a LEGO when they're feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nThis area has been especially helpful during state testing season, as third grade is the first time students take these assessments. Many of them experience test anxiety, and having a calming space has made a huge difference. It gives them a sense of control and peace in a high-pressure situation. 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