{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Murwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9647143,"projectId":9570913,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donation. It has made a positive impact for my students. I have been able to create durable learning materials to help support student learning and engagement. One of the main things we learn in third grade are multiplication facts. I have made a variety of math games to help my students learn their facts. The games are interactive, which also teaches students social skills. They are more engaged and are having fun as they learn.\r\n\r\n I have also laminated materials to help the class learn sign language as one of the students has a hearing loss. She is teaching the class sign language, which has given her the opportunity to increase her confidence and help the students understand that differences are also strengths and they make us unique. \r\n\r\n The laminator has become an essential teaching tool, which has increased learning and engagement. Thank you for supporting me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757683182237,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-to-educate-support-durable-lea/9570913/","projectTitle":"Laminate to Educate: Support Durable Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647143"},{"teacherId":4558401,"projectId":9442197,"letterContent":"The mystery of whether or not the students would like the books was solved immediately. The students dove right in, eager to read. We had so much fun looking at all the new titles and discussing the features of a mystery book and why they made good reading. Then when we shopped for books, the Mystery Book Box was the first stop for all the readers. Baby Monkey Private Eye was the most coveted. \r\n It is so important for growing readers to have lots of different genres to choose from to challenge them as readers. Different styles of writing expose readers to different plots, vocabulary, and concepts. You never know what kind of book might hook a reluctant reader.\r\n Thank you so much for helping me improve my classroom library and create more word detectives in my classroom. Your support makes all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757683054096,"projectUrl":"project/solving-the-mystery-of-good-reading/9442197/","projectTitle":"Solving the \"Mystery\" of Good Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rathert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4558401_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691065033836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rathert-murwood"},{"teacherId":658737,"projectId":9271017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my donors choose project! We received the materials, and I am so excited for my students to get their hands on these lovely books.\r\n\r\nKindergartners absolutely love this elephant and piggy series. It is attainable for them to read independently by the end of the year, and they are so thrilled to know that they can read a whole book! They love to read the chapters in this book over and over, and it's such a joy to hear them giggling at the hilarity in the books.\r\n\r\nThe absolute best part about this is that they get to keep these books and take them home over the summer. They feel like such big kids to have their own books and to know that they can read the whole thing. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746538028622,"projectUrl":"project/big-books-for-little-hands/9271017/","projectTitle":"Big Books for Little Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cerruti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp658737_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532637586273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/658737"},{"teacherId":9647143,"projectId":8728979,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone involved, I wanted to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of SEL books. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on the children and educators who will benefit from these valuable resources.\r\n\r\nBy supporting Social and Emotional Learning, you are helping to create a positive environment where students can develop essential life skills, build empathy, and learn to navigate their emotions. Your commitment to fostering growth and resilience in young minds is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to share that these books will inspire and empower countless students, and we couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1735665210011,"projectUrl":"project/using-literature-to-support-sel-developm/8728979/","projectTitle":"Using Literature to Support SEL Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647143"},{"teacherId":9647143,"projectId":8855052,"letterContent":"I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of nonfiction books to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a lasting impact on my students, opening up new doors of curiosity, knowledge, and exploration.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the books, my students have been eagerly diving into the world of facts, science, history, and culture. They've been inspired to ask questions, seek out new information, and engage in discussions that are enriching both their minds and hearts. The nonfiction texts you provided have helped expand their understanding of the world around them, giving them the tools to think critically and learn independently.\r\n\r\nThe variety of topics—from animals and outer space to famous historical figures—has sparked a renewed excitement for reading and learning. It has also motivated students to read more. It's wonderful to see how much they're enjoying the process of exploring new ideas and facts, and it's all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes beyond just the books themselves; it's a gift that encourages lifelong learning, curiosity, and the development of important skills like reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. These are skills that will serve our students throughout their academic journey and beyond. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. You've made a real difference in the lives of these students, and we are incredibly grateful to you for investing in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1731518281569,"projectUrl":"project/spark-our-curiosity-and-love-of-learning/8855052/","projectTitle":"Spark Our Curiosity and Love of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647143"},{"teacherId":1521572,"projectId":8893717,"letterContent":"On Thursday December 12 we celebrated the Icelandic Holiday of Jolabokaflod. On this holiday, Icelandic people gift each other books and eat chocolate all day while curled up in bed. In class, we brought blankets and exchanged books. Perhaps the most exciting part was when we got to Zoom with our favorite author as an entire fifth grade. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making it possible for us to meet the funny, energetic Rob Buyea. The entire fifth grade just completed his first book of a series, Because of Mr. Terupt, and have now gotten hooked. Mr. Buyea told us how he (unexpectedly) became an author and how he came up with ideas for book. He answered questions and made us laugh. \r\n\r\nThis entire day helped us to celebrate our love for reading and meeting Mr. Buyea has sparked the kids to add to their \"To Be Read\" stacks. 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