{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"E.P. Foster Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4395879,"projectId":10617943,"letterContent":"When the boxes containing our new flexible seating options arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric! My students couldn't hide their excitement as we unpacked each seat, eagerly trying out the options and finding which setups felt best for them. For many of my learners, having choice and physical movement while reading or working has completely changed how they approach their daily tasks.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these seating options across all subject areas, but their impact has been especially noticeable during our independent reading and small-group collaboration times. Students who previously struggled to stay focused at traditional desks are now settled comfortably, staying engaged in their books and group discussions for longer periods. It has created a much more inviting, dynamic, and productive learning space for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1789609244481,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-success-flexible-comfort-fo/10617943/","projectTitle":"Seating for Success: Flexible Comfort for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4395879"},{"teacherId":4628620,"projectId":10281056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this book project. Our classroom library needed a refresh, and with all these titles it really helped to bring some new excitement for our library.\r\n\r\nMy students do not have a lot of books at home, so they will borrow from my classroom library. This also helps to have the books readily available in the classroom for any student that needs a new book to read.\r\n\r\n\r\nI surveyed the students on what series and titles they would like before I submitted this project, in order to have books that the students would actually be excited about and want to read.\r\n\r\nThanks again for donating to Donor's Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1785007658488,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-books-to-inspire-life-long-rea/10281056/","projectTitle":"Classroom Books to Inspire Life-long Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4628620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516581992927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628620"},{"teacherId":4628620,"projectId":10281011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project for school supplies for my students. Your donation helps to provide a variety of school supplies that my fourth graders need in order to stay organized.\r\n\r\nThis project provided plastic folders that last the whole year. The folders are three different colors, so students can organize their work according to different subjects we have each day, Each student also received a colorful pencil box that they keep all their writing utensils and art supplies in.\r\n\r\nAlong with those basic supplies, students also receive fun water bottle stickers as weekly rewards for completing their reading goals every week. These stickers are treasured and mean a great deal to the students.\r\n\r\nThanks again for donating to projects on Donor's Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1785187651558,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-the-school-year-right/10281011/","projectTitle":"Setting Up the School Year Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4628620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516581992927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628620"},{"teacherId":2029897,"projectId":10246996,"letterContent":"We received our Second Grade Scholastic News and got started using them right away. The students enjoy having an actual copy of the magazine in their hands where they can underline and circle important details. They enjoy seeing the videos that give them a primary source about what they are learning. \r\n\r\nAs a class, we have designated Tuesday afternoon as our Scholastic News lesson time. Today we got so busy working on another lesson that at the end of the day they realized we had missed our Scholastic News time and requested we make it up tomorrow! So that is what we will do! They all work together as a team by listening, participating and of course playing the educational games. The students enjoy the routine, the ease in which the program reads to them and the teachable social studies lessons. \r\n\r\nSince our school does not have the funds to fund this awesome source, I am so grateful to have Scholastic News to offer to my second graders. \r\n\r\nWith your generosity, you will help my students academic progress and enhance their learning. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778092615111,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-brings-interest-and-succ/10246996/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Brings Interest and Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2029897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453958078569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2029897"},{"teacherId":4395879,"projectId":10454278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Super Storyworks!!\" project! Having these engaging magazines and reading materials in our classroom has completely transformed our daily literacy routines. Reading time has quickly become the highlight of our day—students are genuinely excited to dive into each issue, discuss the colorful illustrations, and explore the captivating stories and non-fiction articles together.\r\n These new texts have allowed us to focus on key reading skills, including identifying central themes, analyzing character motivations, building tier-two vocabulary, and practicing text-based evidence retrieval. The interactive and accessible format of Storyworks helps bridge complex reading comprehension concepts in a way that feels approachable and exciting for every student, regardless of their starting reading level.\r\n It has been especially heartwarming to see our reluctant readers light up when we open a new issue. Several students who previously struggled with stamina or engagement are now eager to participate during group discussions and even ask to take their magazines home to read with their families. Your support has given my students not just valuable learning tools, but a newfound confidence and joy in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1787689431666,"projectUrl":"project/super-storyworks/10454278/","projectTitle":"Super Storyworks!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4395879"},{"teacherId":4395879,"projectId":10622590,"letterContent":"My students were very excited when they saw the new water bottle stickers, and prizes for their prize box. These prizes have helped motivate them to participate and finish all of their assignments. \r\nWhen the box first arrived, the students were filled with asps and eager chatter. The water bottle stickers instantly became a huge hit, giving students a creative way to express themselves while taking pride int their personal belongings.\r\nMoving forward, we are using this momentum to tackle our upcoming unit projects. Having these tangible incentives helps keep engagement high and reminds students that their had work and positive behavior are recognized. Thank you so much for your generosity and for making our classroom a brighter, more motivating place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789609244269,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-classroom-success/10622590/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Classroom Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4395879"},{"teacherId":2029897,"projectId":10025955,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project of providing snacks for students who are Hungry. Sometimes my students arrive to school late and don't have time for the free breakfast provided at our school and have a hard time making it to lunchtime on an empty stomach. Your donation has provided many snacks for students in this situation. At times the students will wait until after everyone leaves to ask if I have any snacks. They receive the snack with a smile and go on their way feeling happy and secure. \r\nWe also had enough snacks to send to the office for students who arrive hungry and need a snack to get the day started.\r\nWe truly thank you for helping many of our students feel content while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772045219595,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-feed-a-growling-stomach-and-let-t/10025955/","projectTitle":"Snacks Feed a Growling Stomach and Let the Brain Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2029897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453958078569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2029897"},{"teacherId":4628620,"projectId":9933826,"letterContent":"Your generous donation allowed me to purchase holiday books for each child to keep as their very own. Many of my students do not have access to books at home, so they are super excited to get books to keep.\r\n\r\nThis also allowed me to pick out titles in a variety of reading levels. It helps to have this flexibility as I have many different reading levels in my 4th grade class. Each child had a specific title purchased so that it would spark their interest and keep them reading\r\n\r\nThanks again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764597246674,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-the-holidays/9933826/","projectTitle":"Reading For the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4628620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516581992927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628620"},{"teacherId":4628620,"projectId":10161336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to Donors Choose. Your generosity helps provide a rich and vibrant magazine for students to read. Each magazine has colorful illustrations and wonderful photographs.\r\n\r\nThe magazine provides fiction and nonfiction genres. It always includes a play for the students to read, which they love. There usually is poetry and always includes a debate on topics that kids are interested in.\r\n\r\nMy students will gain knowledge about interesting topics and also historical biographies. I am so thankful to be able to teach from this wonderful resource.\r\n\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1773891703221,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/10161336/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4628620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516581992927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628620"},{"teacherId":1986899,"projectId":9728438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation which has given our class such wonderful books to enjoy! My students have really been enjoying these books! Students have enjoyed giving recommendations about the books they have read, and also presenting book reports to class. These books are at different reading levels, which allow all students in class to enjoy a new book! I appreciate your dedication to literacy and for being a partner in education. With these new books, our class has been excited about reading!","fullyFundedDate":1758819989952,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/9728438/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burrier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1986899_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460669580986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1986899"},{"teacherId":4628620,"projectId":9714720,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for the donation for the recess equipment. My students have enjoyed having many choices of playground balls to use at their recess time. By far soccer is the boy's favorite activity to play at recess. The girls prefer four square or wall ball. They also will play jump rope. \r\n\r\nThe equipment also is being utilize for our PE time. The number one game we play with the yellow ball is the traditional kickball game. The understanding of the game and skill level has improved greatly over the course of the school year. So as you can see the equipment is well loved, used, and necessary for play and PE.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758125197637,"projectUrl":"project/fun-at-recess/9714720/","projectTitle":"Fun At Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4628620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516581992927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628620"},{"teacherId":2029897,"projectId":9756014,"letterContent":"We have been excited, from the first day to the present, to use all of the donated items in this project! As soon as we opened the rolling white board, we started using it during whole group lessons and sharing our thoughts in writing on the topic. The students loved that we could move it to different areas around the room to make our learning more feasable. Reading the books about traditions gave us so much inspiration and we wanted to learn more about different traditions around the world. \r\nI would have to say that the students favorite part was when they sang and used the instruments to play different songs. The decorating of their own personal mini maraca was a HIT! Each child created a template using paper on what design they would like to represent them or their culture and then transfered it to the mini maraca. The art and music teachers offered their support during this time as well. \r\nWe will be forever grateful for your support as we learned more about the world around us through your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1760693529884,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-traditions-music-lasting/9756014/","projectTitle":"Literacy + Traditions + Music = Lasting Cultural Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2029897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453958078569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2029897"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40930","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":299,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":72.9,"schoolId":40930,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about E.P. 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