{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kimbrough Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":179313,"projectId":9331274,"letterContent":"On behalf of our transitional kindergarten classroom, I want to thank you for your generous donation of learning materials. Your kindness has already made a lasting difference in our students' lives, and we are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nTransitional kindergarten is a special year where children begin to explore the skills that will carry them into their school journey. Every tool and opportunity at this stage matters, and because of your generosity, our students now have resources that bring learning to life in meaningful and joyful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, the students have progressed in their fine motor skills, their math instruction is being supported, and they are developing language and literacy skills. The classroom has become a place of exploration, joy, and confidence with the help of the tools you have provided. We are so grateful for the support and for the difference you are making in our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1751007022362,"projectUrl":"project/playing-to-learn/9331274/","projectTitle":"Playing to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvia Robles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp179313_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656486067174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/179313"},{"teacherId":4015804,"projectId":9292193,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity in funding our classroom project. Thanks to your support, my first-grade students now have access to essential learning tools that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we were able to get headphones for our laptops, which has made our digital learning time so much more focused and productive. The math manipulatives and shape sets are helping my students grasp foundational math concepts in fun, hands-on ways that truly stick. It's incredible to watch their eyes light up when they solve problems using these tools!\r\n\r\nYou also helped us stock up on vital classroom supplies like paper, crayons, markers, erasers, and tissues—items that often run low but are so necessary for a smooth and creative learning environment. The puzzles have been a hit during quiet time and indoor recess, giving students a fun way to work on problem-solving and collaboration skills.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they have a huge impact on a young learner's experience. You've helped create a warm, well-equipped, and engaging classroom where students feel supported and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of all my first graders—thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our success.","fullyFundedDate":1746805541053,"projectUrl":"project/math-more-back-to-school-must-haves/9292193/","projectTitle":"Math & More: Back-to-School Must-Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4015804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507754993792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4015804"},{"teacherId":4665701,"projectId":8808968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and support of our art classroom! We had such an amazing year in art class with our TK through 3rd grade students making a variety of art forms. Students are so creative and we could not have done it without this campaign. We made unique paper then engineered bridges with them. We learned about line and color. We collaborated to make oil pastel art. Students had an amazing time and really enjoyed creating and sharing with one another. Thank you again for your support in the arts.","fullyFundedDate":1729193069063,"projectUrl":"project/art-class-with-teacher/8808968/","projectTitle":"Art Class with Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4665701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512316361221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665701"},{"teacherId":680512,"projectId":8921688,"letterContent":"My name is Tinika Hagler, and I have been teaching at Kimbrough Elementary School for the past 26 years. This was my very first time utilizing DonorsChoose, and I am so grateful for my positive experience. I was truly blown away by everyone's thoughtfulness and generosity, even though nobody personally knew my students or I.\r\n\r\nI've been teaching in a bilingual/dual-immersion classroom for the past two years. Unfortunately, I did not have the resources I needed to truly engage my students. For my first project, I chose flexible seating and more Spanish books. The book topics and titles came directly from the students.\r\n\r\nWhen the flexible seating arrived, the students couldn't wait to try them out; of course, they had to wait their turn. They were also excited to receive the books that they requested. There were no longer issues with getting the students to read Spanish books. These new books were intriguing. Thanks again for your sacrifice.","fullyFundedDate":1735386000115,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-an-engaging-book/8921688/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating & An Engaging Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/680512"},{"teacherId":2906976,"projectId":9030227,"letterContent":"The new resources have brought a lot of excitement and motivation to our classroom! We've set up a student store where students can use their hard-earned Dojo Points to \"purchase\" fun rewards like toys, fidgets, and stickers. This system has not only reinforced positive behavior but also taught students about goal-setting, saving, and decision-making. One memorable moment was when a student saved up for two weeks to get a special squishy toy—his face lit up with pride when he finally bought it, and he told the whole class it was \"totally worth the wait!\"\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the bins of new items, they could hardly contain their excitement. There were many \"oohs\" and \"aahs\" as they pointed out their favorite stickers or fidgets and calculated how many points they'd need. It became a great opportunity to talk about making smart choices and working toward goals. As we continue using the store, students become more mindful of their behavior and more motivated to earn points. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our classroom is filled with joy, motivation, and a growing sense of responsibility!","fullyFundedDate":1744141538294,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-student-store/9030227/","projectTitle":"Sensational Student Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beleche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2906976_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584079958942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beleche"},{"teacherId":4060083,"projectId":8899946,"letterContent":"The students were very excited working on problem solving with the gingerbread man. They had to figure out how to get the gingerbread man across the river without getting the gingerbread man wet or soggy. They all design different things and tested them in the water making sure their design didn't sink or tilt sideways. Some students made a raft. boat, bridge, etc Each design was unique. As engineers they first drew and wrote their plan and after testing their design they drew and wrote their testing results based on their observations. \r\nThe students also had a blast with the solar system puzzle and star viewer. The puzzle helped them learn about how far each planet is from earth. The star viewer and fun fact pamphlet helped them learn about different stars within our galaxy and how they look. They even got a chance to learn about some constellations.\r\nThank you for all your wonderful donations the students had a chance to do hands on activities that are align with science standards while having fun! On the easel we had a chance to write our observations as we discussed them. Afterwards, the students came up and read through our notes. If they did further discoveries they were allowed to write down their thoughts.","fullyFundedDate":1735670258831,"projectUrl":"project/stem-problem-solving-skills/8899946/","projectTitle":"STEM Problem Solving Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4060083_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479436688792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4060083"},{"teacherId":2906976,"projectId":8993076,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations. The colored printer has been an invaluable resource in my classroom, and I have been utilizing it consistently. The visual aids have significantly contributed to supporting my students' behavior and their ability to grasp new concepts. The students particularly enjoy the vibrant visuals, which have greatly enhanced their ability to engage with and comprehend new material.\r\n\r\nIn particular, the visual aids in math have had a remarkable impact, as evidenced by the improvement in their test scores. The use of these visuals has played a pivotal role in fostering greater student engagement with newly introduced skills. Additionally, the students now demonstrate a much stronger ability to easily follow multi-step problems.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contributions, which are making a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1735931565148,"projectUrl":"project/visual-and-behavioral-supports-for-all/8993076/","projectTitle":"Visual and Behavioral Supports for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beleche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2906976_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584079958942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beleche"},{"teacherId":9527525,"projectId":8901851,"letterContent":"I am truly thankful for your kindness and generosity. I have already started to use the color printer to add more vibrant and engaging activities to our literacy and math center. Students now have puzzles, games, and worksheets that help teach them skills about fractions, money, time, and measurement. \r\nI have also started to create attendance trackers, that allow students to monitor and track their daily attendance. If students attend school for 15 days in a row, they can earn Dojo points or prizes. This year, I am excited to place colored trackers on student desks and continue the practice of an engaging learning environment. We are truly thankful and wish every donor the best!","fullyFundedDate":1730753226568,"projectUrl":"project/bright-bold-learning-centers-in-color/8901851/","projectTitle":"Bright, Bold Learning Centers in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jsimpson2"},{"teacherId":4015804,"projectId":9028288,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom essentials list. We have had a lot of sick students this year and using soft tissues (Kleenex) when blowing noses makes a world of difference. We appreciate the donation and they are being put to good use. \r\nThe super-sized box of band-aids have been used quite frequently. First graders work hard and play hard. It is nice to have a first aid kit in the class to take care of the little boo-boos. The students are very independent and help take care of one another when they are hurt. Thank you again for taking the time to check out our list of needs.","fullyFundedDate":1735952893963,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-0/9028288/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-03","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4015804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507754993792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4015804"},{"teacherId":4015804,"projectId":8977229,"letterContent":"Our first grade students greatly appreciate all of the support you have provided to our class. We love our new headphones, they are comfortable, great quality and fit perfectly. We love using them while we work and learn on our laptops. \r\nThe materials to make slime are out of this world. We love the different colors, textures and \"pizzazz\" we get to add to the slime to make it unique and personal. We have already made one batch of slime and are looking forward to our next opportunity.\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735431352121,"projectUrl":"project/silly-scientists/8977229/","projectTitle":"Silly Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4015804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507754993792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4015804"},{"teacherId":4043234,"projectId":8899975,"letterContent":"My students and I were so excited to receive our new items, when we opened the boxes and saw the treasure box rewards and books, it was a truly memorable moment in our classroom! \r\nMy students were so happy to have new books to add to our classroom library and could not wait to start reading them! The treasure box was now filled to the brim with new and exciting prizes that continue to motivate the class! We are so grateful to our Donors for giving us the gift of reading and motivational prizes!","fullyFundedDate":1729964378000,"projectUrl":"project/incredible-treasure-chest-and-books-for/8899975/","projectTitle":"Incredible Treasure Chest and Books For Awesome Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quirino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4043234_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x255,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588801850886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4043234"},{"teacherId":4015804,"projectId":8886181,"letterContent":"I can't explain the excitement on the student's faces when we opened our treasure chest prizes. They were so happy to be getting new items for them to earn. They absolutely love the squishy balls and the invisible pens. The lotion and chap stick are a big hit as well.\r\nI am so grateful for all of your donations. Now that we have new prizes/incentives the students are working really hard to complete their assignments and homework. Every Monday they tell me what they are working for during the week. They can barely wait for Friday to come. Many of them return their homework early in hopes of claiming a new treasure before Friday.\r\nThank you again for all of your donations and support towards my first grade class. 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