{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Foster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2121741,"projectId":9284248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your most generous donations! It has been such a fun addition to our classroom to bring technology into our room in this way. The bee bots are VERY engaging for the students.\r\n\r\nThe first day we brought them out, they could not believe that we had little robots in our classroom that they were able to control! It definitely took some trial and error. Coding is a skill that is entirely new to my students but although it took a few tries, the picked it up quicker than I would have. LOL.\r\n\r\nWe have STEM time in the afternoons and they ask if we can get the bee bots out every day. It is so fun they don't even realize they are learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755107458740,"projectUrl":"project/bee-yond-coding-buzzing-toward-bright-s/9284248/","projectTitle":"Bee-yond Coding: Buzzing Toward Bright STEM Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Booth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2121741_orig.jpg?crop=1646,1646,x689,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591641679552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellybooth"},{"teacherId":3257399,"projectId":6299730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The students have really enjoyed the books and other materials. They have made our learning so much fun.\r\n\r\nI did some of the books as read alouds. They really enjoyed listening to the books and also reading along.\r\n\r\nIt always is so nice to have fresh, new materials. The students are so proud of their work and all of their learning we are doing this year.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to read them together and think of your generosity everytime. Take care.","fullyFundedDate":1655732958053,"projectUrl":"project/incentive-to-learn/6299730/","projectTitle":"Incentive to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3257399_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502752772371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstomik"},{"teacherId":3257399,"projectId":9317406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The students have really enjoyed the books. They have made our learning so much fun.\r\n\r\nI did some of the books as read alouds. They liked the one about the creator nachos. It made us all hungry but it was also right before lunch! \r\n\r\nIn a couple of months I will use the Cinderella books on a unit about different cultures. We read them and compare how they talk, their clothing, their food, their traditions. In the end the students make a poster board about where they are from and the families come and see them all.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to read them together and think of your generosity everytime. Take care.","fullyFundedDate":1755719351942,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books/9317406/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3257399_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502752772371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstomik"},{"teacherId":7269349,"projectId":9214978,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the generous donations to our project. \r\nWe have had a wonderful start to our school and have been using the supplies you donated. \r\nWe have folders for our class work and writing work. It helps us keep everything neat and organized. Because the folders are plastic they will last all year. All of our writing and class work folders are labeled and it is easy to keep tracked of our work. \r\nWe also have quality pencils that sharpen nicely so we are always ready to work. The erasers that we got were also very motivating to us because they are so cute. \r\nWe are using the little notebooks to keep our sticker collections in. They are the perfect size. \r\nBecause of your generosity, our school year is going well!","fullyFundedDate":1746507062405,"projectUrl":"project/writing-and-art-go-together/9214978/","projectTitle":"Writing and Art Go Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7269349_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591895947637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7269349"},{"teacherId":1237945,"projectId":9056259,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support in education and in us! We are a title 1 school so we are very lucky to have people like you who can make a difference in providing these STEM resources for us. We will use them this school year and many more years to come.\r\n\r\nWe have been having so much fun with these new STEM activities with our friends. The kids get to learn with their hands to build and explore as a team. They have built bridges and playgrounds. We are using the headphone daily, practicing coding and working on literacy and math apps. \r\n\r\nOnce again, a big thank you! GO WILDCATS!","fullyFundedDate":1744033042043,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-students/9056259/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1237945_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y364&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691023239137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-yin"},{"teacherId":274598,"projectId":9169223,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing my kindergarteners Bee-Bot coding robots! Bee-Bots have helped my students learn to sequence steps, follow directions, and debug mistakes, as they explore and test their code. At this early age, they are now beginning to understand the fundamentals of programming and persistence, skills that will benefit them across all areas of learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these robots bring to our classroom is contagious. My students' eyes light up each time they get to program their Bee-Bot to travel across a grid and complete a challenge. They love working together to figure out how to make their robot reach a specific destination, cheering when it finally arrives! Students who are typically reluctant to take the lead in other group activities, have blossomed through this experience, contributing more ideas and proudly explaining how each button press contributes to completing their challenge successfully.\r\n\r\nYour gift has opened possibilities for new kinds of learning, allowing students to explore technology through hands-on experiences, filled with joy and discovery. Thank you for investing in their curiosity and confidence. You've helped our kindergarteners see themselves as creators and problem-solvers in the technological world.","fullyFundedDate":1743362206304,"projectUrl":"project/bee-yond-coding-buzzing-toward-bright-s/9169223/","projectTitle":"Bee-yond Coding: Buzzing Toward Bright STEM Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp274598_orig.png?crop=489,489,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741845048257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lynn-wildcats"},{"teacherId":7269349,"projectId":8963293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the excellent selections of books. We have been able to participate in the Book March Madness this year. Every single one of the 16 books was a hit! As we have been reading them and voting for our favorites, the kids have spent more time engaged. They have been discussing the books including, illustrations, setting, characters, themes and tone. We have also been able to participate in a nationwide voting process about the books which has been very exciting. \r\nThough Book March Madness is coming to an end, the books remain favorites with the kids choosing to read them over and over. \r\nWe appreciate your help in getting these books into our hands, allowing us to join the nation in reading and adding quality literature to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734712123615,"projectUrl":"project/march-book-madness-is-coming/8963293/","projectTitle":"March Book Madness Is Coming!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7269349_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591895947637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7269349"},{"teacherId":6525650,"projectId":5884367,"letterContent":"This generous donation has helped my students love school!! Kindergarten students have a lot to learn and it's a long day for them. Having developmentally appropriate materials ensures that all student needs are met. The blocks and science materials brought such joy to my students. Watching the students enjoy the materials together brought me joy. \r\nIt's difficult as a teacher to know what your students need to succeed, but have no way to provide it. Donors like you help our students succeed. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1643911585728,"projectUrl":"project/inspired-children/5884367/","projectTitle":"Inspired Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6525650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737880390652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6525650"},{"teacherId":1237945,"projectId":9057128,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has helped create a little library space for my kinders and 1st graders. They now have a vibrant space to read with their buddies and enjoy a good book! My students are cuddling up with their friends to practice their reading skills. We will be using these bins for a very long time. Also, the new books that were donated have taught us how to be kind humans and reinforce good behaviors in class. I have such good readers that they are rereading it to their friends.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support in education and in us! I appreciate you! GO WILDCATS!","fullyFundedDate":1737470861597,"projectUrl":"project/library-for-the-littles/9057128/","projectTitle":"Library for the Littles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1237945_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y364&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691023239137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-yin"},{"teacherId":7269349,"projectId":8820248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our writing materials project. Having high quality materials like pencils, folders and notebooks allows the children to learn organization. It also increases engagement to have nice things. \r\nThe students were all smiles when they saw their new materials. They loved choosing the color of their new folder and enjoy having sharp pencils. Some of them even gave a name to their new fuzzy topped pencil. \r\nYour generosity also teaches a valuable lesson of giving to those who need it. Your donation has impacted the life of a child and for that we thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734099392751,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-the-write-stuff/8820248/","projectTitle":"Let's Get the Write Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7269349_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591895947637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7269349"},{"teacherId":6525650,"projectId":5629813,"letterContent":"This generous donation has made my students excited to learn! Kindergarten students have a lot to learn and it's a long day for them. Having hands on materials helps meet the physical needs of young children. The magnetic board is vertical, giving students a different way to interact with letters and other manipulatives. Not only does this increase their stamina for learning, it helps reach more learners. \r\nIt's difficult as a teacher to know what your students need to succeed, but have no way to provide it. Donors like you help our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1635807734518,"projectUrl":"project/doing-is-learning/5629813/","projectTitle":"Doing Is Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6525650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737880390652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6525650"},{"teacherId":1237945,"projectId":8865193,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in education and us! We appreciate all the fun recess equipment. For some students, recess is the best part of the school day. We tested them out today and OH, WHAT FUN! I was glad to see their happy smiles. The kids had a bouncy ball race, hula hoop contest, held races through the tunnel, and played ball toss. Not only did they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, I was happy to see them get all that energy out before coming back to class and learning. We will be sharing these toys with the other kinder and 1st grade classrooms.\r\n\r\nOnce again, a big thank you! 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