{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sherman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10177923,"projectId":9746054,"letterContent":"Do you know that we go through a box of facial tissue in three days? Do you know that we use a bottle of hand sanitizer every two weeks? Do you know that at least one student a day needs a band-aid? Do you know that kids constantly knock over their water bottles, and they go running to grab paper towels? We are so grateful for your donation, as it has helped us in all of these areas! We want to ensure we have a clean, safe, and healthy environment!\r\n\r\nHere's a funny situation...I will put out 20 new pencils, and within 30 minutes, they're all gone. Students love a fresh pencil that they can use for writing in their class workbooks! We also appreciate all of the other supplies that you helped fund - scissors (one of their spelling words!), tape, glue sticks, and more! With all of these available supplies, we have a productive learning environment!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1758840245438,"projectUrl":"project/make-a-difference-in-our-lives/9746054/","projectTitle":"Make a Difference in Our Lives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177923_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755224897486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177923"},{"teacherId":10177923,"projectId":9599198,"letterContent":"Your donation made such a huge impact in our classroom! Thank you from all 25 students in this 4th and 5th grade combination class!\r\n\r\nOur students use the seat cushions and floor pillows every single day. In fact, they love them so much that we had to make a schedule, so students get a fair turn. They all look forward to it every time! Also, the sports equipment is used every day - both at morning and lunch recess. We labelled the balls with our room number, and the students take pride in looking after that equipment during recess.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped fund a variety of board games for our classroom, which are used during \"Fun Friday\", a half-hour session at the end of each week. The students get so excited to choose their games that we have to use equity sticks to keep it fair. It's wonderful to hear the laughter and excitement in the room - a true connection between classmates!","fullyFundedDate":1755810720046,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-classroom-a-comforting-pla/9599198/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Classroom a Comforting Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177923_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755224897486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177923"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9690711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Photocopying and printing in black and white has always been available, but color printing is really something special. I am able to print charts and tools for students in color to help them remember concepts or help them \"see\" concepts, and print things in color for games as well. This is a game changer in so many ways. Schools are provided with a copy machine and of course, everything is in black and white. I often tried to color and draw things in color to help my students, but having color ink to print these items have been extremely helpful and the students enjoy seeing these items on their desks, or in the games we play. \r\n\r\nI am very grateful for your support in helping get more color ink. In the past, I would purchase the replacement ink cartridges for my personal printer, but it became too expensive to replace on my own. I've been able to print charts for students to use and picture cards to help students have a better understanding of concepts. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759034173245,"projectUrl":"project/color-is-always-better/9690711/","projectTitle":"Color is Always Better","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9593348,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for contributing and supporting this project. You helped provide some of the necessary tools we needed to keep our classroom running. We have many students who need various tools to use in the classroom and it's been so helpful to be able to \"whip\" these materials out to use it with the class at any time. Thank you again! It really means a lot to me to be able to have these items readily available when working the students. It's been a challenging school year and with your support, it allows us to continue our work seamlessly.","fullyFundedDate":1755727530172,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success/9593348/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":5531635,"projectId":9458746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards my project \"Let's Get Down to Basics\". Having all the supplies arrive before the school year started really helped me organize my classroom and create an environment that was ready to begin learning right away!\r\n\r\nHaving all the supplies needed for the year brought a sense of relief to many of my students' families. My families come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Some of the families can give towards my classroom, but others cannot. Not needing to ask for donations put the families at an equal level. Your donation provided equity to all my families. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754069686278,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-down-to-basics/9458746/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Down to Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5531635"},{"teacherId":9368911,"projectId":9067078,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a contribution to my project. Your support has helped me create a library learning commons that is organized, comfortable and calm. \r\n\r\nI have taught students how to use fidget tools as a strategy for releasing extra energy and managing big feelings. We have discussed how we can use words like, \"I need a moment,\" when students need to utilize the fidget tools. Students have been able to internalized what taking a break looks like and are practicing this important social emotional skill in the library space. \r\n\r\nThe cozy spaces in the library have been a big hit! Students love sitting in the \"window room\" to quietly curl up with a favorite book. Creating environments where students can engage in reading for pleasure and reading to learn provides students the opportunities to develop reading stamina. In a world where people are inundated with media and digital devices it is so rewarding to see students truly building a relationship with books and reading identities. This project has helped students gain balance and joy. I thank your generosity in making it happen!","fullyFundedDate":1744831304679,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-places-to-read-and-fidgets-for-focu/9067078/","projectTitle":"Cozy Places to Read and Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiersten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368911"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9514419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! We have only been in school for 3 weeks and we have already opened the box of kleenex and the cleaning materials to keep our classroom clean. Students are already catching some sort of cold and have been using the Kleenex and blowing their noses. Keeping the classroom clean and germ free has always been a challenge, but with these items, it definitely helped. Students are learning to sanitize, especially after coughing and sneezing and blowing their noses, wiping their tables, wiping their hands, washing their hands before eating and sweeping up their messes. Thank you so much for helping stay healthy and clean, and hopefully not to miss any valuable days at school!\r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your generous and ongoing support of our public school classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754355694368,"projectUrl":"project/starting-clean-and-fresh/9514419/","projectTitle":"Starting Clean and Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":542144,"projectId":9049248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my students. I am always amazed by peoples generosity. Donors like you truly make a difference to public education. The students were very excited when it arrived. The students love the new big book stand not only because they can see the big books up close, but also because they can easily access them if they want to read the book on their own later. \r\n\r\nYour donation not only helped my classroom this year, but will help all my future students as well. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1738781051344,"projectUrl":"project/kindergartners-need-a-big-book-display-c/9049248/","projectTitle":"Kindergartners Need a Big Book Display Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fields"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":9105176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! I couldn't wait to show the new microscopes to the class to use to explore our school garden. They really got excited to see the seeds we were growing as well as look at the plants, leaves, wood, etc from the garden. They kept moving from one place to another excitedly looking at things closely. Also the new headphones in our classroom have been terrific. They fit the students better and are better constructed than the older ones. The cords also do not get tangled so they were able to get their headphones with ease. Thank you so much for helping us make these modern updates to our classroom!! Your generous support helps keep us up to date and moving forward!","fullyFundedDate":1740176438884,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-and-hearing/9105176/","projectTitle":"Seeing and Hearing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":11678,"projectId":8964489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the classroom. The new noise cancelling headphones have come in handy! These new headphones are used daily by the students who need help to focus. It's so nice to see the students decide to use the headphones to help them focus. Not only does it help them focus, it helps those around them who are easily distracted focus as well. We have been able to complete more assignments in class. \r\n\r\nThese headphones are such a nice addition to the classroom. We initially had 2 headphones in the classroom, and the 4 additional headphones allow for more students to use them. It really has made a huge difference in the classroom! Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1733081472724,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-management/8964489/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Management","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11678_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627095452870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11678"},{"teacherId":8648994,"projectId":8819512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project. I was blown away by the kindness of each donation. \r\n\r\nMy wonderful and curious students have been loving engaging with the new literacy centers. The task cards have been engaging and interactive. They look forward to literacy center time each week. \r\n\r\nI am able to supplement the current curriculum with activities that benefit the individual needs of each student. \r\n\r\nWith the TPT gift cards I have been able to change out task cards to match the current curriculum demands. \r\n\r\nThis would not have been possible without your donations! We thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1729547619277,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-centers-for-curious-kinders/8819512/","projectTitle":"Literacy Centers for Curious Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8648994_orig.jpg?crop=545,546,x0,y764&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690945752416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8648994"},{"teacherId":7672824,"projectId":8860363,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! With your help, we provided timers to our students, giving them valuable tools to manage their time effectively and stay on track. These timers have already started making a positive impact, helping students stay focused, organized, and better prepared to tackle their tasks and studies.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in their academic success and personal growth. By fostering these important skills, you're helping students build confidence and take charge of their education. This investment in their future will have a lasting effect, and we cannot thank you enough for being part of this journey.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in their potential. 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