{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ella Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4007934,"projectId":10136347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Oh, the Places We'll Read! Dr. Seuss in 2nd Grade!\" These books have brought a renewed sense of joy and playfulness to our daily reading block. While Dr. Seuss is known for his whimsical rhymes, these texts are powerful tools for teaching 2nd-grade essentials. We are using these stories to master phonics patterns, explore internal rhyme schemes, and practice \"reading with expression\" to match the energetic tone of the characters.\r\n\r\nThe impact on my students' confidence has been wonderful to witness. Reading can sometimes feel intimidating for 2nd graders as they transition to more complex text, but the familiar rhythm of Dr. Seuss provides a \"safety net\" that encourages them to take risks. I have one student in particular who was very hesitant to read aloud; after practicing Green Eggs and Ham, they were proudly performing the verses for the whole class! These books aren't just sitting on a shelf—they are being read, shared, and giggled over every single day. Thank you for helping my students discover that reading is an adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1773878968920,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-well-read-dr-seuss-in/10136347/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places We'll Read! Dr. Seuss in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4007934_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476669231337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smithsfirsties"},{"teacherId":4007934,"projectId":10136318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Superstar Scientists: Exploring the Sun, Moon, and Beyond!\" These new resources have turned our classroom into a mini-observatory. Before these materials arrived, space felt like an abstract concept to my students. Now, they are using these texts to master complex scientific skills, such as identifying patterns in lunar phases, understanding the scale of our solar system, and exploring the life cycles of stars.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement has been out of this world. I have several students who usually find science vocabulary challenging, but the vivid diagrams and engaging narratives in these new books have given them the confidence to participate in class discussions. Watching them run to the bookshelf to find a fact about the sun or debate the features of different planets has been incredibly rewarding. You haven't just provided books; you've fueled a sense of wonder and a \"superstar scientist\" identity in every one of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773849029848,"projectUrl":"project/superstar-scientists-exploring-the-sun/10136318/","projectTitle":"Superstar Scientists: Exploring the Sun, Moon, and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4007934_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476669231337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smithsfirsties"},{"teacherId":4007934,"projectId":10121268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Beyond the Classroom: Traveling Through Tales\" to life! These new books have completely transformed our daily reading block. In our classroom, reading isn't just a quiet activity; it's an exploration. With these texts, my students are moving beyond basic decoding and are now diving into complex skills like identifying character perspectives and understanding cultural contexts from around the world.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been most visible in my more hesitant readers. I have a few students who previously struggled to stay engaged during independent reading time, but they have been captivated by the vibrant storytelling and diverse characters in these new books. Seeing them choose a book and immediately settle into a \"reading zone\" has been the highlight of my semester. These materials haven't just provided information; they've sparked a genuine curiosity about the world outside our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1773861911583,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-classroom-traveling-through/10121268/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Classroom: Traveling Through Tales","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4007934_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476669231337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smithsfirsties"},{"teacherId":6737478,"projectId":9554879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and providing our classroom with a Scholastic News subscription. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to high-interest nonfiction text that connects reading to the real world.\r\n\r\nEach week, students look forward to reading Scholastic News. 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Because of your generosity, my PE program now has the tools needed to keep my students active and excited about movement.\r\n\r\nWith this new equipment, my students are now able to safely practice fundamental motor skills and participate in cooperative games. It has allowed me to offer more stations for every child to stay active. \r\n\r\nMy class has now been asking when and what our next PE activity will be. They not only look forward to being active but also having fun at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1758636623820,"projectUrl":"project/brains-bodies-in-motion/9557253/","projectTitle":"Brains & Bodies in Motion!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737478_orig.jpg?crop=638,638,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566697189771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6737478"},{"teacherId":4007934,"projectId":9832009,"letterContent":"My students love to learn through hands-on experiences that spark creativity and collaboration. With LEGO sets in our classroom, we can explore the world of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—through play and purposeful design. As educator Seymour Papert once said, \"The role of the teacher is to create the conditions for invention rather than provide ready-made knowledge.\" LEGOs give students the chance to invent, explore, and build understanding one brick at a time.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help students plan, design, test, and revise their own creations while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.","fullyFundedDate":1766889859378,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-lego-steam/9832009/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with LEGO STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4007934_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476669231337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smithsfirsties"},{"teacherId":4007934,"projectId":9645260,"letterContent":"I would like to use the book Frog and Toad Are Friends in my classroom to help teach foundational life lessons on friendship, empathy, and patience.\r\n\r\nThe stories are built on friendship and empathy and are a perfect segue into lessons about getting along with others.\r\nThis story provides relatable simple stories that allow for excellent opportunities to develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nI will use this book as their first chapter book to explain how chapter books are structured and to help them recognize text features and to enhance vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1766243604742,"projectUrl":"project/frog-and-toad-are-friends/9645260/","projectTitle":"Frog and Toad Are Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4007934_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476669231337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smithsfirsties"},{"teacherId":6645802,"projectId":9176332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for opportunities that your funds provided for my students. They enjoy hands on learning and are definitely more engaged in these kinds of activities. The children that I work with ome from various backgrounds, so finding activities that are culturally and academically appropriate are unique. Butterflies are universal and the kids love them. Watching the life cycle and being able to interact with the larva, cocoons, and butterflies is always a huge hit with every child at our school.","fullyFundedDate":1744841372590,"projectUrl":"project/caterpillar-to-butterfly-science/9176332/","projectTitle":"Caterpillar to Butterfly Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6645802_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720478302556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6645802"},{"teacherId":3633006,"projectId":9444953,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new supplies and resources. The supplies have been a significant impact in keeping our classroom clean and organized. We have been regularly using these supplies to try to keep our room cleaner and keep the germs from spreading during this time of the year.\r\n\r\nThe new decorations have been a refreshing way to update our classroom. I have been slowly adding new pieces as the year progresses so we can have different ecosystems in the room besides jungle habitats. The students have enjoyed looking for the new additions.","fullyFundedDate":1760847683807,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-new-start/9444953/","projectTitle":"A Fresh New Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3633006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482178469156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633006"},{"teacherId":3633006,"projectId":9664756,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! We absolutley love the new games. The students were absolutely thrilled to unwrap and explore the new board games, puzzles, and play dough. Every student was able to find something they loved to play with and they have gotten to explore new games they have not seen before. They have even taught me about some of the board games that I was not familiar with. It has been a great opportunity for students to work with others beyond their friends and practice basic social skills like taking turns and using kind and encouraging words. \r\nAlso, many of my students also have needed this practice in how to win and lose with grace. Many of them are used to big and loud reactions when they win or lose. This has been a good chance at how to lose or win with dignity and maintain their friendships with others. These games will be enjoyed by this group and in my future classes. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758855509306,"projectUrl":"project/classic-games-for-third-grade/9664756/","projectTitle":"Classic Games for Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3633006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482178469156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633006"},{"teacherId":3633006,"projectId":9547174,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my next group of students. We are always in need of supplies and we appreciate your help in providing for our students. We have been regularly using all of the cleaning supplies and the tissues. The cleaning supplies have been a huge help in keeping our room clean and trying to keep the sickness away. \r\n\r\nWe also received the new classroom decor and it has refreshed the classroom appearance for the new group of students. I have been slowly adding new decorations or replacing rundown decorations as the year progresses. It's been a great way to revitalize the classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755148968420,"projectUrl":"project/terrific-third-graders-need-new-resource/9547174/","projectTitle":"Terrific Third Graders Need New Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3633006_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482178469156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633006"},{"teacherId":6737478,"projectId":9554134,"letterContent":"A spooktacular thank you for your generous classroom donation! Your kindness cast a wonderful spell over our room, and the students were absolutely thrilled to see their classroom transformed during the spooky season.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, I was able to transform our classroom into a Halloween escape room. There were spooky trinkets all over the classroom, which the students loved to find. I was also able to purchase Halloween resources from TpT. We were able to create a Tim Burton-inspired self-portrait. \r\n\r\nThis was only made possible because of your kindness. Thank you again for allowing me to make this spooky season a fun and memorable learning experience for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758855510356,"projectUrl":"project/boo-books-brains-and-bats/9554134/","projectTitle":"Boo! 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