{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Norman R Brekke Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10254835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a filing cabinet, hanging folders, file folders, a hole punch, labels, pens, and white-out for our classroom. Your thoughtful support has provided us with essential tools that help keep our classroom organized, efficient, and ready for learning every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, important documents, student work, and classroom materials now have a designated place, making it easier to stay organized and focused on teaching and learning. Having these supplies readily available helps us maintain a smooth-running classroom where students can access what they need and spend more time engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nAn organized classroom creates a positive learning environment, and your donation has helped us start the school year prepared and well-equipped. These materials are used regularly and will continue to benefit our students throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us create a space where students can learn, grow, and thrive. We are so grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1784039907890,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-every-project-protecting-st/10254835/","projectTitle":"A Place for Every Project: Protecting Student Work With Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10322584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of PE equipment for our classroom. Your support has made a tremendous difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, every child now has access to the equipment they need during PE without having to wait for a turn. This has allowed all students to stay active, engaged, and involved throughout our PE lessons. The increased participation has made our PE time more enjoyable and has encouraged students to move, practice new skills, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see students excited to participate and eager to stay active. Your gift has helped create a more inclusive and engaging environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, play, and grow together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' health, happiness, and success. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you have made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783896818034,"projectUrl":"project/play-together-grow-together/10322584/","projectTitle":"Play Together, Grow Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10281974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our classroom library! The excitement was immediate when the books arrived. These titles were specifically requested by students, and they could hardly wait until they were available on our shelves.\r\n\r\nSome students are eager to dive into the adventures of Phoebe and Her Unicorn, while others are already excited to explore the worlds created by Rick Riordan. In fact, several of these books are so popular that we've already started a wait list because more than one student wants to read them!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is doing so much more than adding books to our library. You are helping foster a love of reading, encouraging students to explore new stories, and giving them access to books they are genuinely excited to read. Seeing students eagerly pick up a book and rush to join the wait list is a wonderful reminder of the impact your support has made.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow our classroom library and, most importantly, helping us grow lifelong readers. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1783890974417,"projectUrl":"project/turning-do-you-have-this-book-into-y/10281974/","projectTitle":"Turning “Do You Have This Book?” into “Yes!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":10334147,"projectId":10295846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! The new bulletin board borders and durable paper have helped me create a classroom that feels bright, welcoming, and organized for my students. Having stronger materials is especially helpful because they can withstand daily use without being easily torn or damaged, allowing our classroom displays to stay looking nice throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic bar for our calendar has also been a wonderful addition to our daily routine. It allows me to keep our calendar organized, accessible, and easy for students to follow each day. These materials may seem like small details, but they make such a difference in creating a classroom environment that feels calm, inviting, and ready for learning. Thank you for helping make our classroom a beautiful and functional space for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1780675585763,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-durable-engaging-learning-s/10295846/","projectTitle":"Creating a Durable & Engaging Learning Space for SPED Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334147"},{"teacherId":10334147,"projectId":10278512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have a beautiful new carpet for our calming corner, along with comfortable seating where they can relax, regulate their emotions, and take a break when they need one. These additions have helped create a warm and welcoming space where my students can feel safe and supported.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, having a calming and comfortable space in my classroom is incredibly valuable. The carpet and comfy seats give my students a place to reset so they can return to learning feeling calm, focused, and ready to do their best. My students have been so excited to use our new space!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child feels comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1779060114200,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-corner-for-special-learn/10278512/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Corner for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334147"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10206984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation of bulletin board \"Better Than Paper,\" decorative borders, and a variety of meaningful posters will make such a positive difference as we prepare for the upcoming school year.\r\nThe inspiring quotes from famous scientists and historical figures will encourage curiosity and perseverance, while the kindness posters will help us continue building a caring and respectful classroom community. The calm corner posters will provide students with helpful tools and reminders to manage their emotions, and the map of the United States featuring Native American tribes will be an important and engaging resource for learning and discussion.\r\nAs I transition from teaching 4th grade to welcoming 5th graders next year, I am excited to create a refreshed classroom environment that inspires students to learn, grow, and feel supported every day. Because of your generosity, our classroom will be welcoming, organized, and filled with meaningful visuals that spark both academic and personal development from the very start of the year.\r\nThank you for helping us build a space where students can thrive. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1778169347153,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-space-where-learnin/10206984/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Space Where Learning Thrives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10227262,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 4th grade class, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. The rolling cart with drawers, toner for our printer, Astrobrights paper, and the pouches that were filled with pencils, crayons, colored pencils, glue, and scissors are already making a wonderful difference in our daily learning.\r\nBecause of your thoughtful support, our classroom is becoming much more organized and efficient. The rolling cart allows us to keep materials neatly stored and easily accessible, helping students stay focused and prepared. Having plenty of toner and colorful paper ready to go ensures that we can create engaging lessons and resources without interruption.\r\nThe supply pouches have also been incredibly helpful in keeping each student's materials organized and within reach, promoting responsibility and independence.\r\nYour generosity is directly supporting our students' success by creating a well-prepared, organized, and inviting learning environment. We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778188121133,"projectUrl":"project/bright-supplies-and-smart-storage-for-le/10227262/","projectTitle":"Bright Supplies and Smart Storage for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10227261,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the Battle of the Books set along with the beautiful bookshelf to display them. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students and our learning environment.\r\nThe dedicated bookshelf will allow us to keep the Battle of the Books collection separate from our classroom library, making it easier for students to identify and access these special titles. Having a clearly designated space helps build excitement and encourages students to explore the books with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to begin reading these books over the summer instead of waiting until the school year begins. This early access will give them extra time to immerse themselves in the stories, strengthen their reading skills, and build confidence as they prepare for the program. We are excited to see their engagement and growth as they dive into these books.\r\nYour kindness is opening doors for our students and fostering a love of reading that will last well beyond this program. We are truly grateful for your support and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778188411741,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-a-love-of-reading-through-battl/10227261/","projectTitle":"Igniting a Love of Reading Through Battle of the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10124527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the color printer and ink for our classroom. Your thoughtfulness and support truly make a difference in our students' learning experience.\r\nHaving access to a reliable color printer allows us to create more engaging materials, enhance our projects, and bring lessons to life in meaningful ways. Our lessons truly \"pop\" now that we can include vibrant color pictures alongside vocabulary, science, and social studies content. These visuals help students better understand concepts and make learning more accessible and exciting for everyone\r\nYour kindness will have a lasting impact on our class, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776696112995,"projectUrl":"project/pop-of-color-pop-of-joy/10124527/","projectTitle":"Pop of Color, Pop of Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10125556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our STEM‑tastic project! The science and math manipulatives you provided are an exciting addition to our classroom, and our students are absolutely thrilled.\r\nOur class has been working very hard to earn a Fun Friday, and they are eagerly looking forward to exploring and playing with all of the new materials you made possible. These hands‑on resources are perfect for rainy days, engaging brain breaks, and math and science exploration that feels more like play than work.\r\nIn addition to our regular classroom use, these materials will play a special role during our school's annual Global Play Day in June, where students learn through creativity, collaboration, and purposeful play. Your donation will help make that day meaningful, exciting, and memorable for our students.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support of hands‑on learning and for investing in experiences that spark curiosity, problem‑solving, and joy. Thank you for helping make learning fun and impactful for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1776105501993,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-builders-2-invent-imagine/10125556/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Builders 2: Invent, Imagine, Inspire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":9154897,"projectId":10185247,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of a class set of Deep Water Rising along with the books on weather. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\nBecause of you, every student now has access to engaging, high‑quality texts that will deepen their understanding of natural disasters, weather patterns, and the powerful forces of our world. Deep Water Rising will spark thoughtful discussions, strengthen reading comprehension, and help students build empathy through real‑world connections. The weather books will support our science curriculum and allow students to explore these topics with curiosity and confidence.\r\nYour donation not only enriches our classroom library, but also inspires a love of reading and learning that will benefit students far beyond this school year. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' education.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping make learning come alive for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1775846077372,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-teach-resilience-history-an/10185247/","projectTitle":"Books That Teach Resilience, History, and Hope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9154897"},{"teacherId":10334147,"projectId":10162742,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, reading in our classroom has become more engaging, meaningful, and student-centered. These new books have allowed me to teach essential literacy skills such as comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, making inferences, and critical thinking. Students are also learning to build empathy and understanding by exploring diverse perspectives and experiences through inclusive texts.\r\n\r\nReading time now looks like students eagerly choosing books that հետաքրք them, staying focused for longer periods, and participating in thoughtful discussions with their peers. They are making deeper connections to texts and to each other, which has strengthened both their confidence and their communication skills.\r\n\r\nI've seen especially powerful growth in students who previously struggled to stay engaged. One reluctant reader now looks forward to independent reading each day and proudly shares insights about their book, while others are excited to recommend stories that reflect their own lives. 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