{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laurel Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8181211,"projectId":10205223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The snacks go such a long way with students who have long learning blocks before lunchtime. Many days the students eat at 8:30 and do not have another chance until 12:15. A snack helps bridge the gap between breakfast and lunch.\r\n\r\nWe really appreciate you thinking of us and taking the time to contribute to our third grade classroom \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. The third grade students of Laurel and I appreciate you so much.\r\n\r\nWarmly , Ms Brennan","fullyFundedDate":1776903109501,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-final-stretch/10205223/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Final Stretch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brennan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181211_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747605575768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181211"},{"teacherId":5769776,"projectId":10244948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of folders, notebooks, and markers to my classroom! Your kindness and support means so much to my kiddos and help provide them with the supplies they need to be successful throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThese donations have a meaningful impact on our students' learning. The folders help them stay organized and keep their work in one place, while the notebooks give them a space to write, practice, and record their learning. The markers allow students to be creative while completing projects, activities, and presentations. Having these supplies available helps students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting their education. Your generosity helps create a positive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786156904438,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-here-we-come/10244948/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Here We Come","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5769776_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573845687744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5769776"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10492270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity will give my students more opportunities to connect, recharge, and have fun through games and creative activities. Classroom games help students practice important skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, patience, and learning how to celebrate both wins and losses. The watercolor paper will also give our young artists the chance to explore color, creativity, and self-expression without worrying about their paper falling apart. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn, create, build friendships, and feel confident in who they are!","fullyFundedDate":1787118846507,"projectUrl":"project/games-watercolor-paper/10492270/","projectTitle":"Games & Watercolor Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10341743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping me create a space where every student feels cared for, celebrated, and ready to learn! Your generosity will provide snacks for students who need an extra boost during the school day and birthday cups that help us celebrate each child and build our classroom community. The additional materials will help create an organized and welcoming learning environment where students can track their i-Ready growth, set goals, and celebrate their accomplishments. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel supported, valued, and proud of their progress!","fullyFundedDate":1787147923466,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-basics-and-birthdays/10341743/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Basics, and Birthdays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10383746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school community! Your generosity will help us bring the joy of reading and celebration directly into our students' homes. Each student will receive a special bag filled with snacks and a bookmark to enjoy while joining our virtual winter read-aloud. This event gives students and families a fun way to come together, celebrate the season, and enjoy stories with their teachers and classmates. We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a joyful school tradition and make reading a special part of our winter celebration!","fullyFundedDate":1785281616257,"projectUrl":"project/whole-school-virtual-read-aloud/10383746/","projectTitle":"Whole School Virtual Read Aloud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10221633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make our students' writing something they can truly be proud of! Your generosity will allow each student to create and take home a book featuring their own writing, artwork, and learning from throughout the year—a keepsake they can cherish for years to come. The art supplies will give students the opportunity to bring their ideas to life through creative projects and dioramas, while the organizational materials will help our classroom run smoothly and keep students' tools easily accessible. I have created books with my students every year because they become more than just writing projects—they become lasting memories of how much they have grown. Thank you for helping us continue this special tradition!","fullyFundedDate":1778511070995,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-celebrating-writing/10221633/","projectTitle":"Tools for Celebrating Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":4754836,"projectId":10170342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! The students loved decorating the bags and their workbooks! They also made a great carrier for students who did not have backpacks. They did such a great job and some remembered their older siblings doing the same project. I love that we are creating a culture and traditions that 3rd graders can always look forward to! \r\n\r\nThey also loved the sketch books and drawing books and I know that they are loving their low tech summer activities and learning. \r\n\r\nThank you again and I hope you have a wonderful summer!","fullyFundedDate":1778044433962,"projectUrl":"project/summer-learning-fun-pack/10170342/","projectTitle":"Summer Learning Fun Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754836_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596668835980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniellelei"},{"teacherId":5769776,"projectId":9941139,"letterContent":"Thank you is not enough to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donations. My studets were beyon excited when they saw the lego boxes! Some of them had never played with legos or hadn't played with them in a very long time. This is an awesome resource for my class. I am trying my best to decrease screen time during Free Choice Fridays. They are learning to be creative and inventive. \r\n\r\nWe also really enjoyed the snacks! They really came in handy during state testing time. The midday brain breaks pair very well with cookies & crackers!","fullyFundedDate":1774377001980,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-building/9941139/","projectTitle":"Bridge Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5769776_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573845687744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5769776"},{"teacherId":4754836,"projectId":10058504,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project so we could start the day off strong on day one with these planners! Sometimes, I cannot purchase them until after the school year starts and it is so hard to build in the routine so I am so excited to have the kids write in their planners on day 1. In our technology age, it is so good for them to be able to see the passage of time in paper and learn how to manage their time. It makes the abstract idea of time, weeks, months, concrete for them. It also help them help me remember important dates! I know that no matter what happens next year, students will leave with this life skill. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769704251951,"projectUrl":"project/school-planners-for-the-new-school-year/10058504/","projectTitle":"School Planners for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754836_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596668835980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniellelei"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10156356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping us start the school year strong! Your generosity will help ensure that our classroom is organized, welcoming, and fully prepared for students from the very first day they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nHaving the right materials available at the beginning of the year makes a huge difference for both learning and classroom routines. Because of your support, students will have access to important supplies like markers, colored pencils, folders, pencil boxes, paper, and water bottles that help them stay organized, creative, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThese materials will also help build a classroom environment where students feel prepared, supported, and confident. When students are given the tools they need to succeed, they are more likely to participate, stay engaged, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a positive start to the school year and for investing in our students' success. Your kindness and generosity truly make a lasting impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1778023383820,"projectUrl":"project/basic-materials-for-a-strong-start/10156356/","projectTitle":"Basic Materials for a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10155710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project during such an important time of year for our students. State testing can feel overwhelming and stressful, especially for third graders experiencing it for the very first time. Your generosity will help make testing week feel more supportive, comfortable, and encouraging for our students.\r\nBecause of your donation, students will have access to nutritious breakfast foods like yogurt, fresh fruit, bagels, and cream cheese to help give them the energy and focus they need each morning. Many of my students do not eat breakfast before arriving at school, and having protein-rich, comforting foods available can make a huge difference in how prepared and confident they feel during testing.\r\nThe snacks and treats will also help create a positive and encouraging environment throughout the week. Small moments of comfort and celebration can go a long way in helping students manage stress and feel proud of the hard work they are doing.\r\nThank you for caring about both the academic success and emotional well-being of our students. Your kindness and support mean so much to our classroom community, and we truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1775837544934,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-for-the-first-year-of-state-te/10155710/","projectTitle":"Breakfast for the First Year of State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":10169833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity will help bring creativity and hands-on learning opportunities to our third grade classroom through the gift of paints and brushes.\r\nArt gives students a meaningful way to express their ideas, emotions, and learning while also strengthening connections to subjects like science, reading, and social studies. With these materials, students will be able to fully participate in creative projects that encourage imagination, collaboration, and self-expression.\r\nHaving access to quality art supplies also helps students build important skills such as patience, fine motor development, problem-solving, and confidence in their abilities. Many of our classroom supplies are limited, so your support helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to create work they can feel proud of.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom will be filled with more creativity, color, and joyful learning experiences. Thank you for helping our students learn, create, and grow through art. 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