{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leona H Cox Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8181283,"projectId":8556509,"letterContent":"Each year it can be stressful making sure we are ready for the first day of school. This project allowed me to start a new adventure feeling over prepared and grateful. With this project, I am confident in opening my doors for learning and excitement. It is with the most joy that I am able to provide countless times for my students. This project allows my classroom to flourish in ways that I could not imagine being able to do on my own. By donating to this project, you have provided my students with the tools they need to be successful. 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So from the bottom of my heart, thank you and I appreciate every donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755274515447,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-2025/9445145/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9455649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous hearts! Because of your donation, my kindergarten class was able to get a teaching easel! We use this easel every single day in my classroom! \r\n\r\nOur classroom easel is used for all kinds of learning. We display our anchor charts on it each day. Some examples include our letter of the week anchor chart, science \"can, have, are\" charts, comprehension skills, writing instruction charts, and MORE! \r\n\r\nThank you so so much from the bottom of my heart! My kindergarteners are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755885941702,"projectUrl":"project/needed-top-classroom-tool/9455649/","projectTitle":"Needed: Top Classroom Tool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971953_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744102312633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971953"},{"teacherId":9644256,"projectId":9439768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind generosity to this project. We use the resources you helped provide daily! My students particularly love our digital clock, sweeper, and new automatic pencil sharpeners. These things are helping my students to build self management skills, and a sense of responsibility and ownership for our classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents use their whiteboard markers and erasers daily, especially in my math intervention small groups. They are a vital tool to their learning and practice of our essential math standards, and they make the learning more fun! \r\n\r\nThank you again for partnering with me to build an inviting, organized, and effective classroom where my students feel empowered, safe, and loved.","fullyFundedDate":1755549212075,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-grade-level-new-impact/9439768/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Grade Level, New Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9644256_orig.jpg?crop=2107,2107,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753222740449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9644256"},{"teacherId":8181283,"projectId":7247575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my 6th grade classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to purchase copies of Gordon Korman's Restart for all our students. This book is a powerful catalyst for important classroom conversations, exploring themes of identity, empathy, and second chances.\r\n\r\nYour gift means our students aren't just reading a great story; they are discussing what it means to be a good friend, how to overcome a negative reputation, and the power of changing for the better. Having their own copy allows every student to annotate, reflect, and truly own their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our literacy program and the development of these essential life skills. Thank you for making these enriching discussions possible.","fullyFundedDate":1680197207114,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-self-reflection/7247575/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Self-Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":8181283,"projectId":6629649,"letterContent":"I continue to be grateful beyond words to provide for my class in ways I could never do alone. I strive to give my students access to tools, resources, and materials that provides a plethora of opportunities. You have made that possible! Your donation is already making a real difference in the lives of my students. Because of your kindness, we are able to create an environment that is fostering student learning!!\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' education and futures. Thank you again for being such a wonderful part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1660052996237,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-mark/6629649/","projectTitle":"Making Our Mark","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acquaviva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8181283_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x806,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723565894820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181283"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9614916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarteners! My students were so excited to receive these learning materials! \r\n\r\nThis project included many awesome learning materials that have enriched my students' learning in class! The alphabet bean bags are a staple in my small groups, and my students love using them for putting the alphabet in order and working on letter sounds! \r\n\r\nThe playdoh pack has been vital to our classroom! It is used for Fun Friday for play and also throughout the week to support learning! It builds fine motor skills while also practicing skills for ELA and math! Students love it! \r\n\r\nThe breathing mazes were an awesome addition to our Calm Down Corner! In this corner, we have some coping tools like the breathing mazes. These help students practice breathing when they are experiencing big emotions. \r\n\r\nAnother great addition are the rainbow floor cushions! These are a favorite in my classroom! My students are able to use these cushions for flexible seating during independent work. My students love the choice that it gives them! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755809491614,"projectUrl":"project/building-successful-students/9614916/","projectTitle":"Building Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971953_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744102312633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971953"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9188054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Because of you, I was able to give my students access to more learning resources! My students were so excited to see these learning tools! \r\n\r\nWe use these tools in our daily lives in the classroom! The student mailboxes are a staple in the classroom. For my kindergarteners, the process of handing out their graded work is tedious. The mailboxes make it easier to sort all of their work! \r\n\r\nThe anchor chart paper is another staple! The first time we used it this school year was to make a procedures checklist and for our classroom promise! Now, we use it for learning throughout our day! We use it each week to make a poster about our letter of the week! It is also crucial for our learning posters for science! \r\n\r\nA third staple is the magnetic handwriting paper that I keep on our whiteboard! This magnetic handwriting paper is crucial in kindergarten! We are learning how to do proper letter and number formation. This poster helps me guide my students in this learning process! I also use it to write a morning message to the class. \r\n\r\nThe playstix building tools are now a classroom favorite! My students love building with these, and they are still in the process of learning how to use them! The students ask if we can play with these when they are finished with their work. I plan to utilize them in a future STEM project to build something! \r\n\r\nThe numberblocks puzzles are a class favorite too! My students like the numberblocks videos, and they enjoy using their materials in the classroom. My students are practicing sequencing their numbers, and these puzzles help them to build these skills. \r\n\r\nThis is just a glimpse of the learning these tools have supported in my classroom, and there are many more tools that were provided by your generosity. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785891827,"projectUrl":"project/this-classroom-needs-a-makeover/9188054/","projectTitle":"This Classroom Needs a Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971953_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744102312633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971953"},{"teacherId":9971953,"projectId":9245565,"letterContent":"I want to thank you once again, from the bottom of my heart. Because of your generosity, I was able to add many valuable titles to my classroom library. These titles sparked the joy and love of reading for my kindergarteners! Within these titles, there are many read alouds that teach social-emotional skills to my students. There are titles that help teach my students about how to be respectful, how to choose their words carefully, how to use school supplies properly, how to be a good classmate, and more! \r\n\r\nThese books also help build reading skills in my students. Kindergarteners learn about what a book is, including the basic elements: front cover, back cover, title page, author, illustrator, how to read left to right, and what sentences and words are! Books not only teach us valuable life lessons, but also about how to read a book! \r\n\r\nIn my classroom, I often read books aloud to students attached to a social-emotional skills lesson. Students have access to these books throughout our day of learning, too! \r\n\r\nMy students love these books! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744290621130,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-our-bookshelves-for-my-future/9245565/","projectTitle":"Help Fill Our Bookshelves for My Future Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971953_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744102312633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971953"},{"teacherId":2511790,"projectId":9360030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations to our class. I have been able to provide important supplies like binders, folders, fidgets, and dry erase markers, and on, which are making a significant impact on our students' learning and well-being. These items might seem small, but they make a huge difference in our ability to create a supportive and engaging classroom environment. The binders and folders help our students stay organized, the colored paper brings creativity to our projects, and the fidgets provide a much-needed tool for students who need to focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to the resources they need to succeed every day. We've been able to create a more organized and dynamic learning space where students feel supported and empowered. Your investment in my kids is an investment in the future of these young learners, and we are so grateful for your belief in their potential. Thank you again for your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1753973387673,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-is-around-the-corner/9360030/","projectTitle":"25-26 Is Around the Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Twitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2511790_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615587369969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2511790"},{"teacherId":2511790,"projectId":9231201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom's \"Where Is/What Is & What Was\" book project. Your contribution has made a significant impact on my students' learning and has brought a world of discovery and information directly into our hands. The students were so excited to see the new books, and they immediately began exploring different places, concepts, and historical events, from the Amazon rainforest to the internet and the Great Wall of China. These books are more than just reading material; they are a gateway to understanding the diverse cultures, ideas, and events that have shaped our world. Your support is helping to foster a love of reading and a curiosity about the world around them that will benefit my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746472404014,"projectUrl":"project/what-and-where/9231201/","projectTitle":"What and Where?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Twitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2511790_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615587369969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2511790"},{"teacherId":2511790,"projectId":9229111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom's \"Who Was? Who Is?\" book project. Your contribution has made a significant impact on my students' learning and has brought a world of history and inspiration directly into our hands. 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