{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tweedy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":997803,"projectId":9608167,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they first saw the new resources in our classroom! Their faces lit up as they explored the materials and immediately began sharing ideas about what they could create. The new dramatic play and hands-on resources quickly became part of our daily learning. During one classroom project, students worked together to create their own pretend community. They took on different roles, used the materials to build and organize their space, and practiced communicating, taking turns, and solving problems together. It was wonderful to see their imaginations come to life while they were developing important social and academic skills.\r\n\r\nAs we continued using the new resources, students became more confident in exploring, creating, and sharing their ideas. They especially enjoyed working together and using dramatic play to develop stories and act out real-life experiences. Our next steps were to expand our classroom projects by encouraging students to design their own play settings, create stories, and explain their thinking to their classmates. We planned to connect these experiences to literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning. The generosity of our donors gave our students meaningful opportunities to learn through play and discovery. We were incredibly grateful for their support and for helping make our classroom a more engaging and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760046689078,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-strong-tk/9608167/","projectTitle":"Building a Strong TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp997803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669752797909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gg1991"},{"teacherId":997803,"projectId":9573094,"letterContent":"Our DonorsChoose project made a tremendous difference in our transitional kindergarten classroom by creating a rich, hands-on learning environment where students explored, created, moved, and learned through play every day. At this age, children learned best when they were actively engaged, curious, and given opportunities to discover the world around them. The materials we received made these learning experiences more meaningful, joyful, and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nWith the new art supplies, our students had opportunities to express their creativity by mixing colors, experimenting with textures, drawing, painting, and proudly sharing their masterpieces. These art experiences supported fine motor development while also encouraging self-expression, problem-solving, imagination, and confidence. Students learned that there were many ways to approach a project, make choices, and communicate their ideas through their creations.\r\n\r\nThe addition of outdoor play equipment also enhanced our students' physical development and social-emotional learning. Students had more opportunities to run, climb, balance, move, and develop coordination while engaging in active play. Just as importantly, outdoor play encouraged children to interact with their classmates, practice taking turns, communicate their ideas, and work together toward shared goals.\r\n\r\nIn our play-based classroom, every material became an opportunity for learning. Students practiced language and communication skills, developed independence, strengthened problem-solving abilities, and built perseverance as they explored new activities. These experiences helped create a classroom where children felt supported, capable, and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors, our TK students had access to materials that encouraged curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and joyful discovery. Their support helped us create a well-rounded learning environment where every child had the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the excitement of learning each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755709870790,"projectUrl":"project/early-learning/9573094/","projectTitle":"Early Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp997803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669752797909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gg1991"},{"teacherId":997803,"projectId":10139994,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity and support of our transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom through DonorsChoose! Your kindness has brought an overwhelming wave of excitement and joy to our early learners. As TK students, these children are just beginning their educational journeys, and the resources you provided are crucial for laying a strong foundation. Thanks to your support, our classroom library has been completely transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space filled with brand-new, high-quality board books. These sturdy pages are absolutely perfect for little hands that are still developing fine motor skills, ensuring that our new literary treasures will withstand years of eager reading, page-turning, and love.\r\nThe moment the boxes arrived and we unveiled the books, the room was filled with pure magic. The children were absolutely thrilled to see some of their favorite, beloved characters looking back at them. Having access to engaging stories like Grumpy Monkey, The Pout-Pout Fish, and an assortment of Disney classics has completely captivated their imaginations. These character-driven stories do so much more than just entertain; they are powerful tools that help our young students develop emotional literacy, learn how to navigate big feelings, and practice essential social-emotional skills. Seeing characters they recognize and love has made reading feel like a comforting, joyful adventure, instantly sparking an authentic love for books and storytelling that will stay with them for a lifetime.\r\nIn addition to these wonderful storybooks, your generosity allowed us to acquire an incredible collection of informational texts that align beautifully with our school curriculum. Our TK class dives deep into project-based studies, and having non-fiction books that directly connect to our units on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Wheels, Clothing, and Buildings has taken our learning to the next level. These books have turned abstract concepts into concrete, tangible ideas for my students. When we study wheels, they can now look at vivid photographs of gears and tires; when we talk about recycling, they can see real-world examples of how materials are repurposed. Your donation has effectively bridged the gap between storytelling and scientific inquiry, fostering an early spirit of curiosity, critical thinking, and discovery. Thank you for investing in our classroom, empowering our curriculum, and showing my students that their education matters to the community!","fullyFundedDate":1773885106575,"projectUrl":"project/new-board-books-to-spark-the-joy-of-read/10139994/","projectTitle":"New Board Books to Spark the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp997803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669752797909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gg1991"},{"teacherId":8714124,"projectId":10418713,"letterContent":"The moment I opened the package of books, my classroom filled with screams of excitement! My fourth graders immediately started asking what the books were, sharing them with their friends, and asking when we were going to start reading them.\r\n\r\nI heard things like, \"IS THAT WONDER?! I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!!\" followed by, \"Have you seen the movie?\" Another student asked, \"Ms. Salazar, is that Holes, like the movie with the kids digging?\" I also heard, \"What's The Lemonade War? I can't wait to read it!\" and, of course, \"Which one are we reading first?\"\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement before we had even read a single page was such a special moment for me as their teacher. These books immediately gave my students something to be curious about, talk about, and look forward to together.\r\n\r\nAs we read, my goal is for students to see books as more than something they have to read for school. We use our novels to practice important fourth grade skills such as making inferences, identifying theme, analyzing characters, discussing our thinking, and using evidence from the text to support our ideas. We also spend time talking with one another, making connections, asking questions, and sharing our reactions to what we are reading.\r\n\r\nI especially loved watching students recognize books they had heard about before and then get excited to finally experience the stories for themselves. Some students were already familiar with Wonder or Holes because they had seen the movies, while others were discovering these stories for the very first time. The Lemonade War immediately sparked curiosity because many students had never heard of it before.\r\n\r\nThank you to the donors who made this project possible. You didn't just give my students books — you gave them something to be excited about, something to talk about with their friends, and new stories that will help them grow as readers and as people. Watching my students light up when they saw that box of books reminded me exactly why access to great books matters so much.\r\n\r\nAnd to those who are curious... The Lemonade War is the first book we will read, followed by Wonder. 😊","fullyFundedDate":1785509584776,"projectUrl":"project/novel-studies/10418713/","projectTitle":"Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8714124_orig.jpg?crop=1757,1758,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785388200629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8714124"},{"teacherId":1295490,"projectId":10195766,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed using the tactical sand activity. They were so immerse in playing, talking, sharing and just having fun. They loved the new connect 4 games and took turns playing in groups. They worked together to figure out how to connect 4 in a row. The seeds were absolutely amazing. They loved to see how different seeds are and we categorized according to their sizes, shapes, and colors. We turned into a math lesson and real life experience. We planted some of the seeds and had the discussion that some seeds grow better in certain months. We will continue to plant the seeds and hope to see them to full maturity.","fullyFundedDate":1777485146277,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-discoveries/10195766/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1295490"},{"teacherId":10475975,"projectId":10188433,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an incredible impact on our classroom and our students. The new carpet has quickly become one of the most loved spaces in our room. My students are thrilled to gather there for lessons, discussions, and especially reading time. It has created a warm, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable, connected, and excited to learn.\r\nThe cozy reading area has truly inspired a love of reading in my classroom. Students absolutely love it! They have been especially excited about the Pigeon books and many of the other new titles available to them. I have seen students become more eager readers, choosing to spend extra time engaged in books and sharing their excitement about reading with one another.\r\nThe cleaning supplies have also made a meaningful difference. Our classroom carpet stays clean and inviting, and students take pride in helping care for their learning space. They enjoy taking responsibility and working together to keep our classroom organized and comfortable for everyone.\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom feels more like a community and a home for learning. My students feel valued, comfortable, and inspired every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778519686557,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-cozy-corner-for-curious/10188433/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Cozy Corner for Curious Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10475975_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775707443981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoroom22"},{"teacherId":7884629,"projectId":9758361,"letterContent":"We use mentor texts to introduce and model new concepts and skills in reading. Through these books, students learn how to identify story elements such as character, setting, and plot, as well as deeper skills like making inferences, identifying themes, and analyzing an author's purpose. The texts also help students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension strategies, and develop critical thinking through discussion and reflection. \r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and collaborative. During read-aloud time, we revisit mentor texts multiple times to ensure strong comprehension. Each reading allows us to focus on a different skill or strategy, and we engage in meaningful, in-depth conversations about the text. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and make connections, creating a supportive environment where they can grow as thoughtful readers.\r\nMany students are especially engaged with the new books, particularly during our discussions. Some students who may not have initially felt confident in reading are now eager to participate, sharing their ideas and making thoughtful connections. The repeated readings and conversations help all learners access the text more deeply, and it's exciting to see students build confidence and enthusiasm as they connect with the stories.","fullyFundedDate":1759531618366,"projectUrl":"project/mentor-texts/9758361/","projectTitle":"Mentor Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7884629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113760520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7884629"},{"teacherId":10475975,"projectId":10184951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Because of your support, our Chromebook cart has made a huge difference in our daily learning. Everything is now neatly organized, and each device has its own place to charge. This means we spend less time dealing with tangled cords or searching for devices, and more time focused on learning. Our students use the Chromebooks for reading, writing, math practice, and interactive activities that keep them engaged and excited.\r\n\r\nThe organization of the Chromebooks is what has been most exciting for my 24 third-grade students—we absolutely love it! Students can quickly and independently access their assigned device and get started right away. This sense of responsibility has helped build their confidence and independence in the classroom. Even students who were initially hesitant with technology have become more comfortable and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nWe are also very grateful for the cleaning wipes and the three sharpeners. These supplies help us keep our classroom clean, safe, and running smoothly every day. Your generosity has truly made a positive impact on our students, and we appreciate your support more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1775707991183,"projectUrl":"project/technology-and-classroom-supplies-desper/10184951/","projectTitle":"Technology and Classroom Supplies Desperately Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10475975_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775707443981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoroom22"},{"teacherId":10475975,"projectId":10186438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! The chapter books have brought our class together through shared reading experiences, sparking meaningful discussions and excitement around stories.\r\nThe headphones have also made a big impact, allowing students to focus on audiobooks and build their fluency and comprehension independently. I've already seen increased confidence and engagement, especially among developing readers.\r\nYour donation has truly helped my students grow as readers and strengthened their love of learning. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1775828141442,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-they-love-and-headphones-t/10186438/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books They Love and Headphones They Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10475975_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775707443981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoroom22"},{"teacherId":8728127,"projectId":6894416,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity, my students now have access to high-quality PE equipment that has brought new energy and excitement to our classroom. The soft foam dodgeballs, paddleball rackets, and soccer balls have created more opportunities for students to engage in safe, active play while building essential physical skills.\r\nThe foam dodgeballs have allowed students to participate in group games with confidence, as their soft design ensures safety while promoting coordination, agility, and teamwork. The paddleball sets have strengthened hand-eye coordination and focus, giving students a fun and challenging way to practice control and persistence. The soccer balls have been especially impactful, helping students develop footwork, balance, and cooperation through structured games and free play.\r\nBeyond physical development, these materials have supported my students' social-emotional growth. They are learning how to take turns, encourage one another, and work as a team. I've seen increased engagement, improved behavior during transitions, and greater enthusiasm for participating in physical activity.\r\nBecause of this donation, my students are not only staying active but also building confidence, resilience, and positive peer relationships. These resources have truly enriched our learning environment and will continue to support healthy, happy learners every day.","fullyFundedDate":1675709613099,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-physical-education/6894416/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Physical (Education)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8728127_orig.jpg?crop=1090,1090,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665284822056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8728127"},{"teacherId":8728127,"projectId":6894191,"letterContent":"My students are full of energy, curiosity, and a love for movement. 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Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1675709614869,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-the-children/6894191/","projectTitle":"We Are the Children!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8728127_orig.jpg?crop=1090,1090,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665284822056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8728127"},{"teacherId":8728127,"projectId":6869092,"letterContent":"My students are full of energy, curiosity, and a love for movement. As young learners, they thrive when they have opportunities to be active, explore, and learn through play. Physical activity is not only essential for their health, but it also supports focus, cooperation, and confidence in the classroom. 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