{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garfield Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2411350,"projectId":9762328,"letterContent":"It really is the basics that keep the art room at maximum creative capacity! Kid's don't need fancy materials or the newest tool to make amazing art. Sometimes all they need is a piece of paper and their imagination. \r\n\r\nIt really is such a relief to know that I have enough drawing paper for all 500 of my students. Drawing is where we start all of our projects. When students make their ideas visual on paper, the whole brain turns on, activating areas responsible for creativity, memory, and focus. Regular drawing also trains the eyes and mind to notice patterns, details, and spatial relationships that might otherwise be overlooked.\r\n\r\nWe have also been using observation drawing to connect to their classroom ELA units. First graders were writing about pollinators with their teacher so we looked closely at the parts of a flower and drew from them observation. This form of Arts integration allows students to connect creative processes with core subjects, fostering deeper engagement, improved retention and equitable learning for all. Students get to engage in creating original work rather than just consuming information, making learning more meaningful and personal. 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Students are able to check out 1-2 books every week, and so many students were excited to add one of these books to their checkouts and immediately began reading. This was so exciting for me and all students who come to the library.","fullyFundedDate":1773868501390,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-in-spanish/10131979/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ragland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5895605_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y740&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778250762549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5895605"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":10010456,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love their new soccer balls, footballs, and bouncy balls. The moment they see them, their energy and excitement fill the entire space. Whether they're kicking a soccer ball across the field, tossing a football with a partner, or bouncing balls during free play, they are constantly engaged and eager to participate. These simple tools have brought a new level of joy to our classroom environment, encouraging even the most hesitant students to join in, collaborate, and try new activities with confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, these balls have become powerful learning tools. They help students build important skills like coordination, teamwork, and communication while also supporting focus and self-regulation. Movement breaks with bouncy balls help students reset and return to academic tasks ready to learn, while group games with soccer balls and footballs foster problem-solving and cooperation. By combining physical activity with social interaction, these resources create a well-rounded learning experience that supports both their physical development and their ability to succeed in the classroom. Thank you again for contributing to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770226555572,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-balls-footballs-basketballs-an/10010456/","projectTitle":"Soccer Balls, Footballs, Basketballs, and Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3714386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473021895625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":7883415,"projectId":9935786,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donations to support my first-grade students! This winter was especially tough with many rounds of flu and fevers seen across the school.\r\nThanks to your generous funding of this project, I was able to get enough tissues to last through the rest of the school year, and sanitizer that we can use all throughout the day! Students are able to select masks for themselves when they're feeling under the weather to keep their classmates healthy.\r\nWith the laminating and hanging materials, it's been super easy to put up reminders for students about how to cough, sneeze, and wear a mask without infecting others. Students will even point to them to remind each other!","fullyFundedDate":1764726472886,"projectUrl":"project/keep-sickness-away-to-stay-in-school-eve/9935786/","projectTitle":"Keep Sickness Away to Stay in School Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Lili","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mxlilisfc"},{"teacherId":2411350,"projectId":9080816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of choice time art center materials to our art classroom. Your support makes a meaningful difference in experiences I am able to offer our young creators!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our young artists now have access to materials that allow them to explore their ideas, experiment with new techniques, and express themselves in ways that build both confidence and creativity. From painting and drawing to collage and mixed media, these supplies open the door to hands-on learning that inspires imagination and joy.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, art is more than making pictures—it's about problem solving, storytelling, and discovering new ways to see the world. Your contribution helps create an environment where every child feels encouraged to create, take risks, and share their unique voice.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and our school community, thank you for believing in the importance of arts education and for helping nurture the next generation of creative thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1741316137143,"projectUrl":"project/choose-your-own-art-adventure/9080816/","projectTitle":"Choose your own Art Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2411350_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501614009836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ashleyslater"},{"teacherId":3714386,"projectId":9923707,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for donating to this project! It has been SO helpful to have these new prizes in my classroom! \r\nEvery Friday we do a \"Wildcat Wow Raffle\" where I randomly pull several of our incentive tickets (called Wildcat Wows) that students have been earning all week out of a hat and the students' names that are called get to come up and select a prize. \r\nHaving new and high-interest prizes makes this process really engaging and makes the students work even harder throughout the week to earn these incentive tickets by being on their best behavior!\r\nThank you again for your support of my classroom, I truly could not do this job without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1768053496852,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-to-reward-good-choices/9923707/","projectTitle":"Prizes to Reward Good Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landheer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3714386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473021895625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-landheer"},{"teacherId":8563306,"projectId":8963868,"letterContent":"The materials funded through this project have made an incredible difference in my classroom. Before receiving these resources, my students often struggled to stay engaged during lessons because we lacked the hands-on tools and materials that make learning come alive. With your generous support, our classroom has transformed into a more exciting, interactive space where students are eager to participate and explore new ideas every day.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning has been immediately visible. Students who were once hesitant to contribute now take pride in their work and collaborate with enthusiasm. The new materials have not only supported academic growth but have also helped build confidence, creativity, and a sense of ownership over their learning. It's been amazing to see how these resources inspire curiosity and deepen understanding across different subjects.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation showed my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential. 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Before receiving these resources, my students often struggled to stay engaged during lessons because we lacked the hands-on tools and materials that make learning come alive. With your generous support, our classroom has transformed into a more exciting, interactive space where students are eager to participate and explore new ideas every day.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning has been immediately visible. Students who were once hesitant to contribute now take pride in their work and collaborate with enthusiasm. The new materials have not only supported academic growth but have also helped build confidence, creativity, and a sense of ownership over their learning. It's been amazing to see how these resources inspire curiosity and deepen understanding across different subjects.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation showed my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential. 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