{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3442088,"projectId":10048573,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our first grade classroom has been completely transformed into an even more joyful, engaging, and comfortable place to learn. Your donation of new book sets, book boxes, and fuzzy seat cushions has already made a meaningful impact on my students, and we are so incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe new books have sparked a renewed excitement for reading. My students are eager to dive into stories, practice their decoding skills, and build fluency with texts that feel fresh and special. Watching them carefully select books and proudly carry them back to their spots has been such a heartwarming sight. These books are not just pages and covers — they are building confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe book boxes have helped my students take ownership of their learning. Each child now has a special place to store their personal book collection, which teaches responsibility and organization while making independent reading time feel important and meaningful. They beam with pride when they keep their boxes neat and full.\r\n\r\nAnd the fuzzy seat cushions? They have been a game changer! Flexible and comfortable seating helps my first graders stay focused longer and feel cozy while learning. When children feel comfortable and supported, they are able to fully engage in reading, writing, and discussions. Something as simple as a soft seat has made our classroom feel even more welcoming and safe.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is directly impacting young readers at a critical stage in their academic journey. You are helping build strong foundational skills, confidence, and a love for books that will last far beyond first grade.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. We feel your support every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771776032239,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-and-cozy-seats/10048573/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books and Cozy Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3442088_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620065932177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3442088"},{"teacherId":3442088,"projectId":9643388,"letterContent":"Absolutely—here is a longer, warm, and DonorsChoose-appropriate thank-you that still feels genuine and classroom-focused:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my first graders. Because of you, our classroom is filled with tools that make learning meaningful, hands-on, and exciting for young learners. The supplies you helped provide—colored paper, glue sticks, scissors, folders, plastic sleeves, and whiteboard erasers—are used every single day and make a real difference in how my students learn and grow.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, my students are able to create projects that bring their learning to life, practice new skills with confidence, and take pride in their work. Having access to quality supplies helps them stay organized, focused, and engaged, while also giving them the freedom to make mistakes and try again in a safe, low-stress way. These experiences are especially important for first graders as they build independence, creativity, and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness ensures that my students have what they need to succeed, regardless of their circumstances, and it sends a powerful message that their education truly matters. Thank you for investing in my classroom and for helping my students learn, grow, and shine each day.","fullyFundedDate":1756221473246,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-hands-on-learning/9643388/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Hands On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3442088_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620065932177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3442088"},{"teacherId":8428616,"projectId":9880409,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Your foundation's commitment to education has brought incredible joy and invaluable hands-on learning experiences to my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we received play money, magnetic money, counting fruits, and whiteboard markers, which completely transformed our math lessons. The students used these materials to create their very own classroom grocery stores! It was amazing to watch them enthusiastically \"buy\" and \"sell\" the play fruits. They used their new whiteboard markers to calculate their transactions, proudly showing off their addition and subtraction skills on their personal whiteboards. You helped turn abstract math concepts into a fun, real-world application that truly engaged every single student.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the sticky chart paper you provided has been a fantastic addition to our daily instruction. I have been using it extensively for both large and small group lessons. Because it sticks right to the wall, we are able to leave our lesson notes and anchor charts up, providing the students with a constant, easily accessible visual reference while they work independently.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than just provide supplies; it has fostered a dynamic, interactive environment where my students are excited to learn and grow. Thank you for believing in my classroom and for giving my students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764361970817,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-count/9880409/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Count!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8428616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757808749319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8428616"},{"teacherId":9485530,"projectId":9327990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! My students and I are thrilled to have these new STEM materials in our classroom, and they are already making a meaningful difference in our learning.\r\n\r\nWe began using the resources right away by creating a California regions map using a variety of art supplies. The students loved exploring how different materials could represent mountains, valleys, deserts, and coastal areas. It was wonderful to see them apply STEM thinking—planning, building, testing, and revising—as they worked together to bring their maps to life.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was priceless. They were so excited and immediately began imagining all the projects they could create. Their enthusiasm filled the room, and it reminded me how powerful hands-on learning can be.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our class now has the tools to continue exploring STEM across content areas. Our next steps include integrating these materials into upcoming science and social studies lessons, allowing students to design, construct, and problem-solve as part of their everyday learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in our young learners. Your support is helping us build curiosity, creativity, and confidence—one project at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1756144227278,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-stem-creativity-in-1st-grade/9327990/","projectTitle":"Sparking Stem Creativity in 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gurrola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485530"},{"teacherId":3442088,"projectId":9525209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have a beautiful new rug where we can gather together for lessons, reading, and sharing ideas. The rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom, creating a warm and welcoming space for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are also so grateful for the new plastic sleeves. They are helping my students practice skills in an engaging, hands-on way, while allowing us to reuse materials and save paper. The excitement on their faces as they use these new tools shows just how much your generosity impacts their daily learning.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. Thank you for believing in my students and making our classroom a brighter, more joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1754753391744,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-classroom-is-a-learning-cl/9525209/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Classroom is a Learning Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3442088_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620065932177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3442088"},{"teacherId":9274312,"projectId":8972350,"letterContent":"Thank You for Empowering Our Future Innovators!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, Code, Create, and Conquer has truly come to life in our classroom. The new laptops and robotics kits have opened doors for our students that were previously out of reach.\r\n\r\nOur students now have the tools to code, design, and problem-solve in ways that spark creativity and critical thinking. They are learning how to collaborate as engineers, test ideas like scientists, and persevere like innovators.\r\n\r\nStudents who once only dreamed of working with technology are now writing code, building robots, and watching their designs come to life. These experiences are helping them see themselves as future computer scientists, engineers, and inventors.\r\n\r\nWe have seen a noticeable boost in confidence, teamwork, and curiosity. Students are asking deeper questions, taking risks, and celebrating both successes and mistakes as part of the learning journey. Many who were hesitant to engage in STEM activities before now eagerly volunteer to lead and share their projects.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students more than laptops and robotics, it has given them belief in themselves as innovators. They are gaining 21st-century skills that will prepare them for future careers and inspire them to dream bigger than ever before.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' futures. Because of you, they are not just learning technology, they are becoming the creators and problem-solvers of tomorrow.","fullyFundedDate":1741204947527,"projectUrl":"project/code-create-and-conquer-empowering-fu/8972350/","projectTitle":"Code, Create, and Conquer: Empowering Future Innovators with Laptops and Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kenaley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9274312_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704762624369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskenaley"},{"teacherId":3442088,"projectId":9096855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, our classroom is now filled with exciting STEM games, book bins to keep us organized, and hands-on learning materials that spark curiosity and joy.\r\n\r\nMy first-grade students are eager learners who thrive when they can explore, build, and create. The new STEM games have been a huge hit—they're not only fun but also challenge my students to think critically and work together. The book bins have made a noticeable difference in how we organize and access our reading materials, helping to build independence and a love for books. And the hands-on tools have brought our lessons to life in a way that keeps every child engaged.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created more opportunities for meaningful learning and made our classroom a more exciting place to grow. 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