{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gregory Gardens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10565689,"projectId":10515914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously purchasing so many books for our classroom library. Having a wide variety of developmentally appropriate texts gives our third-grade students the chance to discover books that match their interests and reading levels. Your gift helps make reading welcoming, exciting, and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nOur students love caring for the books and keeping our library neat and inviting. They handle each book gently, return it to its place, and take pride in helping our classroom library stay ready for everyone to enjoy. Your donation has given them a special space and a collection they truly value.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students can spend more time actively practicing their reading skills with books they are excited to read. Each new story gives them opportunities to build confidence, fluency, and comprehension. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom and helping our young readers grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788127923130,"projectUrl":"project/ms-dunns-3rd-grade-classroom-library/10515914/","projectTitle":"Ms. Dunn's 3rd Grade Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10565689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785531588238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10565689"},{"teacherId":10565689,"projectId":10437779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating bins to organize our classroom library, hanging files to organize student work, bins to store supplies, and colored folders for different subjects. Your generosity means so much to our class and is helping create a more welcoming, organized place where every student can feel ready to learn. We truly appreciate your thoughtful support of our students and their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe library bins help our 3rd graders discover books they enjoy, choose their next read, and return each book to the right place. The hanging files keep student work organized and easy to access, giving students a chance to look back at their progress and celebrate how much they have learned. The supply bins keep materials ready for lessons and projects, helping students spend less time searching and more time learning and creating. The colored folders let students sort work by subject—for example, a different color for math, reading, social studies, and science—so they can quickly find what they need while building independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and generous support of our class. Your donations will benefit our students all year, making it easier for them to stay organized, enjoy reading, and take part in lessons and projects. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1785904494493,"projectUrl":"project/ms-dunns-organized-classroom/10437779/","projectTitle":"Ms. Dunn's Organized Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10565689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785531588238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10565689"},{"teacherId":10565689,"projectId":10436964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing a classroom rug that fits all 30 of our students and a document camera to our classroom. Your generosity has given us two wonderful tools that bring students together, support their learning, and help make our classroom an even more welcoming place. We are truly grateful for your thoughtful support.\r\n\r\nThe rug gives every student a place to gather together for lessons, read-alouds, and class discussions. Sitting together helps students feel connected as a classroom community. They can listen, share their ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another in a comfortable, inviting space. It means so much to have room for every student to join the group.\r\n\r\nThe document camera is a valuable part of my daily teaching and our learning. It allows me to model new concepts step by step so students can see how to approach a task or try a new strategy. I can also share illustrations, classroom materials, and examples with the whole class at once. These clear, shared visuals help students follow along, notice important details, and feel more confident participating in their learning.\r\n\r\nTogether, these gifts help create more opportunities for students to learn actively and feel included. Whether we are gathered for a story, talking through an idea, or watching a new concept come to life, your contributions make our classroom activities more engaging for all 30 students. We appreciate the care behind these gifts and the difference they make each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and our students. Your generosity helps make our classroom a special place to learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1785868373038,"projectUrl":"project/ms-dunns-rug-and-doc-cam/10436964/","projectTitle":"Ms. Dunn's Rug and Doc Cam!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10565689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785531588238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10565689"},{"teacherId":10565689,"projectId":10419589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing whiteboards, markers, erasers, folders, notebooks, pencil cases, and other helpful supplies to our classroom. Your generosity helps our third graders feel prepared and ready to learn each day. These thoughtful gifts support our students throughout the school day and help make our classroom a welcoming place where everyone can take part.\r\n\r\nWe use these supplies daily for organization, math, and many other classroom activities. Whiteboards and markers give students a place to share their thinking, practice new skills, and take part in quick checks for understanding. Folders, notebooks, and pencil cases also help keep learning materials organized and ready to use. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nErasers help students fix mistakes with confidence and keep trying as they learn. Folders and notebooks help them organize assignments and keep their work tidy, while pencil cases keep supplies together and easy to find. These everyday tools make it easier for students to focus on the learning in front of them.\r\n\r\nHaving the materials they need helps third graders build confidence, responsibility, and independence. When supplies are organized and close at hand, students spend less time searching for materials and more time learning. Your generosity also helps ensure that every student has what they need to participate and do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making such a positive difference in our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1785706003669,"projectUrl":"project/ms-dunns-third-grade/10419589/","projectTitle":"Ms. Dunn's Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10565689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785531588238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10565689"},{"teacherId":10544261,"projectId":10364234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The kitchen and table are wonderful additions to our learning environment, and the students are already enjoying exploring all the elements that came with them.\r\n\r\nThis project provides valuable opportunities for my students to practice following directions, using recipes, and cleaning up after preparing their pretend treats. It also supports the development of important academic skills, including reading and math, as they explore and engage with the kitchen. I am currently working on creating an adapted recipe book to make these activities even more accessible and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nThe kitchen and table will be especially valuable as we read Stone Soup, a wonderful story that encourages participation, cooperation, and shared experiences. I look forward to seeing my students bring the story to life through hands-on activities in their new kitchen.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your generosity helps create meaningful learning experiences for our students, and we truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1785178124871,"projectUrl":"project/recipe-for-success/10364234/","projectTitle":"Recipe for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10544261"},{"teacherId":2560299,"projectId":10608529,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our new Board Game Club! Students were SO EXCITED that there when I announced the creation of this club and more than 2/3 of 4th and 5th graders signed up right away!\r\n\r\nOur club is a calm but fun place for students to spend their lunch. So far the most popular game has been \"Guess Who?\" and \"Hues and Cues.\" The comfy seats and lap desks make it so much easier to play.\r\n\r\nYour donations have allowed me to create a space for students who struggle to engage in \"typical\" lunch time activities, and I feel so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1788966621130,"projectUrl":"project/board-game-lunch-club/10608529/","projectTitle":"Board Game Lunch Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yarosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2560299_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768086512356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2560299"},{"teacherId":10537650,"projectId":10411131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for donating a classroom carpet and rug pad to our classroom! Over the first two months of school, this space has become an important part of our classroom community. From gathering for read-alouds and learning new mathematical concepts to sharing ideas and building connections with one another, our carpet provides a comfortable and welcoming space where students can gather together. \r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of having a classroom carpet (even in upper elementary), is the sense of community it helps foster. During morning meetings, students have the opportunity to greet one another, answer our question of the day, and share quite a few laughs before delving into our academic content. These small moments of laughter and connection have clearly brought our students closer together. \r\n\r\nApart from morning meeting, my students adore sitting on the carpet during any activity. As we transition into math, silent reading, geography, reading, or any other subject, I am always sure to hear \"can we sit at the carpet?\" from at least one student! I am overjoyed that our classroom has become such a comfortable space.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming place to learn. Your generosity means so much more than just a place to sit; it has created opportunities for meaningful conversations, collaborative learning, and unforgettable moments of connection.","fullyFundedDate":1785178124672,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-carpet-to-build-community/10411131/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Carpet to Build Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10537650_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x864,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785009892029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10537650"},{"teacherId":630358,"projectId":10257952,"letterContent":"The students in my class LOVE cooking in the kitchen with friends. These new toys provide them with the spark for many creative conversations and storytelling.\r\nToday, one student was \"chopping\" carrots and another student asked \"Want to make soup?\" They are interacting, sharing, and taking turns.\r\nThe kitchen and toys you have provided allow the children the means to safely use a stove, oven, knives, and other tools that they aren't able to use in real life. Dramatic play in the kitchen helps the children compromise, converse, and get to know each oth","fullyFundedDate":1777981293105,"projectUrl":"project/creative-play-in-the-kitchenwith-your/10257952/","projectTitle":"Creative Play in the Kitchen...with Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medeiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp630358_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x201,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777413901372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/630358"},{"teacherId":2560299,"projectId":10461358,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your donation to provide books to my class of fabulous fourth graders! With a new class set of dictionaries, my students will be able to look up unfamiliar words and expand their vocabulary, build lifelong learning skills by learning how to look up information, and build curiosity by searching for exciting new words.\r\n\r\nSylvia and Aki is great novel that helps bridge social studies, social justice, and English language arts. It is a historical fiction novel based on the lives of Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu. Sylvia is the Sylvia of the Mendez v. Westminster School district case about school segregation, and Aki's family was forced to leave their home during the Japanese internment. This book is student-friendly but does not shy away from deep issues. \r\n\r\nLastly, the new copies of the Warriors book series is a fantastic addition to my classroom library. The Warriors books always fly off my shelves and having more copies (and in Spanish!) keep more kids reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students get into reading!","fullyFundedDate":1786304387835,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-4th-graders/10461358/","projectTitle":"Books for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yarosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2560299_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768086512356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2560299"},{"teacherId":7489813,"projectId":10270832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies to our TK classroom! Having enough watercolors for every child to have their own makes painting a special and independent experience for each student. They are so proud to store their paints in their own cubbie. They have shown responsibility in the way they take care of the watercolors. \r\nThe splat mat helps us keep our painting area manageable, and because of that, they can do so much more painting, for instance, our recent number cookie cutter stamp project. It was messy and fun, but the clean up was quick and easy. \r\n\r\nThe Buddha Boards give our children a peaceful way to explore water painting and creativity. They love to paint outdoors in the sun so that they can see the water dry quickly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping make our classroom a more joyful, creative, and calming place to learn. I am so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778117230371,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-learning-through-play/10270832/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clausen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7489813_orig.jpg?crop=2150,2150,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739409745112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7489813"},{"teacherId":10589050,"projectId":10470792,"letterContent":"The Impact of Your Generosity on Our Classroom Community\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom! The journals, school-to-home folders, photo film, and ink we received have given my students opportunities that many of them would not have had otherwise. Some of my students were not able to afford their own journals or folders, so having these supplies available to every student helped create a classroom where everyone had the materials they needed to participate, learn, and feel included.\r\n\r\nOur students especially love using the camera to take pictures of themselves proudly showcasing their work. These pictures allow them to celebrate their accomplishments and share special moments from their learning with their families. The excitement on their faces when they see their work captured in a photograph is truly special!\r\n\r\nThe school-to-home folders have also strengthened the connection between our classroom and our families. Each week, students are able to bring home letters, artwork, and examples of their learning, giving families a glimpse into what their children are doing and accomplishing at school. Families have expressed how much they appreciate receiving their child's work and being able to stay connected to their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom has become a place where every child has the supplies they need, every student can proudly celebrate their accomplishments, and families can feel more connected to their child's school experience. Thank you for helping us create a classroom community filled with learning, pride, and connection!","fullyFundedDate":1786536394449,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10470792/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10589050"},{"teacherId":2560299,"projectId":10269903,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating a class set of \"What Was the Gold Rush?\" to my 4th grade class. This is an accessible book that helps make history come alive! 4th grade social studies is state history, and a major component of California history relates to the Gold Rush. Some of the skills students will gain with using a copy of this book is analyzing information, identifying common themes, and finding details to support writing. After reading this book, my students will be writing an opinion essay about traveling to California, and this book is a great text for them to use to learn how to cite text evidence. The Spanish versions of this book will also help me ensure all students will be able to access the material. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778117230219,"projectUrl":"project/what-was-the-gold-rush-class-set/10269903/","projectTitle":"What Was the Gold Rush? 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