{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Julie Korenstein Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8521154,"projectId":10362978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Rubik's Cubes, plushies, keychains, and bookmarks! These prizes will bring so much excitement and motivation to our 4th grade classroom. My students love working toward earning rewards, and these fun items will help encourage them to stay focused, work hard, and celebrate their accomplishments. Your generosity helps make learning more engaging and gives students something special to look forward to. We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788448944061,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-through-positive-rei/10362978/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence Through Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8521154_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699071061152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-reynoso3rdgradescholars"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10643808,"letterContent":"My students have been having so much fun using the new jump ropes and volleyball during PE. The jump ropes have encouraged students to work together, take turns, and challenge themselves to learn new skills. The volleyball has also given us a chance to practice passing, serving, and teamwork. One of my favorite moments was seeing students cheering each other on when someone finally completed a new jump-rope skill or made a successful pass. Those little moments of encouragement have made PE even more enjoyable.\r\n\r\n\r\nMy students were genuinely excited when they saw the new equipment. They immediately wanted to try everything and were asking when we could use it. Some students had never had the opportunity to use equipment like this before, so seeing their excitement and curiosity was really special. It reminded me how much new resources can make students feel excited about coming together and learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe will continue using the equipment to build our volleyball skills, coordination, and teamwork. Students will practice with partners and small groups while learning how to communicate, encourage one another, and work as a team. My goal is for every student to feel included and have an opportunity to participate, improve, and have fun. I am very thankful that these new resources are giving my students more opportunities to be active, try something new, and create positive memories together.","fullyFundedDate":1789414612905,"projectUrl":"project/get-active-get-healthy/10643808/","projectTitle":"Get Active, Get Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":9913968,"projectId":10518935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our SEL Book Project! These books have provided my students with meaningful stories and characters that help them explore important social-emotional skills such as kindness, empathy, respect, acceptance, friendship, confidence, and managing emotions. Through reading and discussing these stories, students are learning that everyone has different experiences and feelings, and that our words and actions can make a positive difference in our classroom community.\r\nIn our classroom, we read together, discuss characters' feelings and choices, and make connections to our own experiences. Students have opportunities to talk about how they can show kindness, solve problems peacefully, include others, and respond to challenges in positive ways. I have especially enjoyed seeing students connect with characters who may be experiencing emotions or situations similar to their own. These conversations help students feel understood while also learning how to support and encourage their classmates.\r\nYour generosity is helping us build a classroom community where students feel valued, respected, and included. These books are more than stories—they are tools that help my students build kindness, confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a caring and supportive classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1787414522999,"projectUrl":"project/building-kindness-confidence-belongin/10518935/","projectTitle":"Building Kindness, Confidence & Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9913968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780154082926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913968"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10623046,"letterContent":"My students are using the new soccer balls during PE and outdoor activity time to practice basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and working together as a team. Having enough soccer balls allows more students to be active at the same time instead of waiting for a turn. The ball pump has also helped us keep our equipment ready to use. One of my favorite moments was seeing students encouraging each other and passing the ball back and forth while practicing their skills. It was great to see them being active, having fun, and building teamwork.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the new soccer balls! Many immediately wanted to get outside and start playing. They were especially excited that we had enough balls for everyone to participate. Students were eager to practice their skills, play with their classmates, and show each other what they could do. Their excitement made it clear how much they enjoy being active and having opportunities to play together.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building our soccer skills while focusing on teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. Students will practice dribbling and passing with partners before working in small groups. We will also talk about encouraging teammates, taking turns, and being respectful during games. I want students to see PE as more than just playing a sport—it is also an opportunity to build confidence, cooperation, and healthy habits.","fullyFundedDate":1789249460597,"projectUrl":"project/kickstart-success-gear-up-for-soccer/10623046/","projectTitle":"Kickstart Success: Gear Up for Soccer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10623077,"letterContent":"My students will use the multiplication boards and flash cards during our daily math practice and small-group instruction. These resources will give students a hands-on way to practice their multiplication facts, build fluency, and gain confidence with facts that they are still learning. Students can use them independently, with a partner, or during math centers to make practice more engaging.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to try them out. They enjoy having different tools to practice math instead of always using a worksheet. The boards and flash cards give students a chance to challenge themselves, work together, and celebrate when they master new facts.\r\nOur next step is to continue building multiplication fluency and applying these facts to more challenging problems. Students will use their multiplication facts as they work on multi-digit multiplication, word problems, and other fourth-grade math skills. My goal is for students to become more confident and automatic with their facts so they can focus their thinking on solving more complex problems.","fullyFundedDate":1789249293515,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-fluency/10623077/","projectTitle":"Building Math Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10623011,"letterContent":"My students are using these new resources to support our classroom community, learning, and positive behavior. The snacks will be used as occasional class incentives and during special classroom activities, while the shirts will be available to students who may need an extra change of clothes during the school day. These resources help me support my students' needs while keeping our classroom welcoming and positive.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. The snacks were definitely a favorite! They were excited to see that our classroom had new supplies and rewards they could work toward. More importantly, having these resources allows me to recognize students for their effort, kindness, participation, and growth—not just academic achievement.\r\nOur next steps are to continue working on our current ELA and writing lessons. Students are practicing personal narratives and learning how to add details, use descriptive language, and organize their ideas. I am looking forward to using these resources throughout the year to celebrate their hard work and help create a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and motivated to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1789249421462,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-bright-futures/10623011/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":8521154,"projectId":10516763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of our Lakeshore Chart Mats! These resources will be incredibly helpful during our ELA and Math small-group instruction. The chart mats provide students with clear, visual strategies and reminders that they can refer to when they need extra support or are working through challenging concepts. They will be especially valuable for students who benefit from hands-on and visual learning. These materials will help build students' confidence, strengthen their understanding, and provide them with strategies they can use independently. We truly appreciate your generosity and your support in helping our 4th graders grow as confident and successful learners!","fullyFundedDate":1788447530229,"projectUrl":"project/being-resourceful/10516763/","projectTitle":"Being Resourceful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8521154_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699071061152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-reynoso3rdgradescholars"},{"teacherId":8521154,"projectId":10363011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous candy donations! Our students were extremely excited to receive sweet treats as rewards. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity in helping make 4th grade a fun and sweet experience. These treats will be used as part of our classroom reward system, as well as to encourage and motivate students during testing. Your donation will bring many smiles to our students and make their hard work feel extra special. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make learning a little sweeter!","fullyFundedDate":1788403804599,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-rewards-for-hard-work/10363011/","projectTitle":"Sweet Rewards for Hard Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8521154_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699071061152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-reynoso3rdgradescholars"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10329256,"letterContent":"The new IRIS containers have been a wonderful addition to our classroom! My students are using them during hands-on learning activities to organize, sort, and explore materials while working collaboratively with their classmates. One special classroom moment was watching students work together on a project, carefully choosing the materials they needed and using the containers to keep everything organized. They were excited to have resources that made their learning feel more like a real investigation.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately curious and eager to explore. They wanted to touch, open, sort, and figure out how they could use everything. Their excitement quickly turned into meaningful conversations and teamwork as they began using the resources.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the IRIS containers as we work through our current lessons and hands-on projects. Students will have opportunities to organize materials, collaborate with partners, and demonstrate what they are learning through exploration and creative activities. These resources are helping make our classroom more engaging and giving students more opportunities to learn by doing. We are so grateful to our donors for helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1783358809896,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-stories-to-life/10329256/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Stories to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10330929,"letterContent":"The arrival of our vibrant new physical activity pack—including Kathfly pool noodles, Leyndo rainbow tail comet balls, Kikeep foam relay batons, and Bedwina puffer balls—instantly brought a splash of energy and color to our classroom. When the students first saw the unboxed materials, their eyes lit up with curiosity. The bright rainbow tails of the comet balls and the colorful, soft texture of the puffer balls immediately captivated them. Students could hardly contain their excitement, eagerly pointing out their favorite neon colors and asking, \"Are we using these for outdoor games today?\" The friendly, approachable design of every single item removed any intimidation around physical play and got everyone eager to move.\r\nWe immediately put these versatile materials to work across our movement, coordination, and sensory breaks. The soft Kathfly pool noodles and Leyndo comet balls became instant hits for practicing throw-and-catch mechanics; the colorful ribbon tails on the comet balls made tracking them through the air intuitive and fun for all skill levels. Meanwhile, the Kikeep foam relay batons allowed us to practice track-and-field handoffs safely and comfortably, fostering a spirit of teamwork without any fear of dropped, heavy batons. During quieter moments or transitions, the Bedwina puffer balls served as fantastic sensory stress relief tools, helping students regulate their energy and refocus their attention after active play.\r\nLooking ahead, our students are using these items to complete a fun, cooperative obstacle course and field day challenge that they are designing themselves. The next steps in our physical education and sensory integration unit involve small groups creating their own custom relay races using the foam batons, designing tossing games with the pool noodles, and using the puffer balls for active mindfulness breaks between stations. Thanks to these engaging supplies, our students are not only building gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination, but they are also learning valuable lessons in teamwork, encouragement, and healthy movement habits.","fullyFundedDate":1784561110679,"projectUrl":"project/moving-learning-growing/10330929/","projectTitle":"Moving, Learning, Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10330926,"letterContent":"The arrival of the FlagHouse soft bat and ball brought an immediate wave of enthusiasm to our physical education class. When the students first laid eyes on the bright blue set, their excitement was uncontainable. Their faces lit up at the prospect of playing with equipment designed specifically to be lightweight, easy to handle, and approachable. Rather than feeling intimidated by hard athletic gear, the students instantly felt confident and eager to jump into action, with several asking if we could head outside right away to test out their new gear.\r\nWe put the soft bat and ball to use immediately in our adaptive games and skill-building station, where the soft PVC construction made a world of difference. It allowed our beginner and timid players to focus entirely on learning proper swinging mechanics, eye contact, and base running without any fear of impact. During one memorable class moment, a student who normally sits back during team sports stepped up to the plate, hit a solid line drive with the 27-inch bat, and sprinted to first base with a huge grin as the whole class cheered. The accessible design gave every single student a chance to participate meaningfully and experience the joy of athletic success.\r\nMoving forward, our students are using this equipment to prepare for a series of collaborative team challenges and modified kickball/softball games. The next steps in our physical education unit involve mastering defensive field positioning, learning how to track fly balls safely, and practicing supportive teamwork and sportspersonship. Having durable, lightweight resources like this ensures that all of our students—regardless of skill level—can continue to build physical confidence, stay active, and support one another in a safe, fun environment.","fullyFundedDate":1784741341089,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-takes-the-field/10330926/","projectTitle":"Teamwork Takes the Field","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163189"},{"teacherId":9163189,"projectId":10525399,"letterContent":"The arrival of our copy of Frindle alongside the vibrant starry night tapestry completely lit up our classroom from the moment we unboxed them! When the students first saw the deep black backdrop, glowing moon, and constellation details of the tapestry, there were literal gasps—they instantly fell in love with how cool and cozy it looked. Pairing that aesthetic backdrop with Andrew Clements' classic story of creative word-making created an instant wave of excitement. Students immediately started asking where we were hanging our new wall tapestry, and several avid readers zeroed in on Frindle, eagerly asking, \"Are we starting this book today?\"\r\nWe immediately put both resources to work to construct a cozy, inspiring, and immersive reading nook in our classroom. By hanging the tapestry as a focal backdrop, we transformed a plain corner of our room into a peaceful \"stargazing reading lounge\" that immediately enticed students to pick up a book. Reading Frindle under the stars has made our language arts block the highlight of the week. As we read about Nick Allen inventing a brand-new word for a pen, the atmospheric setting helped spark our students' imaginations. During our quiet reading block, students curled up in the new lounge space completely engrossed in the story, demonstrating deeper focus and a renewed love for literacy. \r\nAudible.com\r\nLooking ahead, our students are using Frindle as the launchpad for a multi-disciplinary creative writing and vocabulary project. Now that they are immersed in the plot, the next steps in our curriculum involve students inventing their own original words, writing pitch essays explaining their meanings, and creating mini-dictionaries to display in our class lounge. The tapestry will continue to frame our presentation space as students share their creative language projects with their peers. 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