{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Turnberry Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10169719,"projectId":9576713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring more hands-on science into our classroom! Our students were incredibly excited when the materials arrived, and we were able to use them throughout the entire year. From watching our butterflies hatch, to experimenting with magnets and gravity, there were so many opportunities for students to explore science in a way that felt fun and real.\r\n\r\nThe microscopes were definitely a favorite! Students loved investigating all of the different prepared slides, but the excitement really took off when they were able to make their own slides and decide what they wanted to examine. It was so fun to watch their curiosity grow as one discovery led to another question and another investigation.\r\n\r\nOne of the best signs that these materials made an impact was hearing students talk about wanting microscopes and science kits of their own. Several even added them to their birthday and holiday wish lists!\r\n\r\nThese resources gave our students an entire year of opportunities to wonder, experiment, investigate, and discover. Thank you for helping us give them experiences that sparked genuine excitement about science!","fullyFundedDate":1757423276118,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-zoom-in-on-applied-science/9576713/","projectTitle":"Help Us Zoom in on Applied Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169719"},{"teacherId":2636916,"projectId":10619793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of wiggle seat cushions and sensory stickers for my classroom! My students were so excited to receive three brand-new wiggle seat cushions, and they were eager to use them right away. These cushions are a wonderful support for students who have extra energy or sensory needs because they allow students to safely get their wiggles out while remaining focused and engaged in learning. It has been wonderful to see how excited the students are to have these new tools available to them.\r\n\r\nThe sensory stickers are also making a positive difference in our classroom. The calming breathing techniques on the stickers give students a simple and accessible strategy they can use when they feel anxious, overwhelmed, or need a moment to reset. My students work very hard each day, and having sensory supports available helps them feel more comfortable and ready to learn. Your generosity has provided my students with tools that support both their sensory needs and their ability to participate successfully in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat's next for my classroom? I currently have a DonorsChoose project seeking phonics games, spelling games, and a digital clock. These resources would provide my students with engaging ways to practice important literacy skills while also helping them develop greater independence with time management and completing assignments. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a more comfortable, engaging, and successful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789224288192,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-seats-to-get-our-wiggles-out/10619793/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Seats to Get Our Wiggles Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stamm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2636916_orig.jpg?crop=2832,2832,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588190898696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-stamm"},{"teacherId":9262884,"projectId":9565220,"letterContent":"These materials have made such a positive impact on my students and our classroom! The flexible seating has given students more choice in finding a space where they feel comfortable, regulated, and ready to learn. The books have helped us make reading more engaging and have provided new opportunities to build literacy skills and connect through stories. Having snacks available has also been incredibly helpful, especially on days when students need a little extra fuel to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped me better meet the individual needs of my special education students. Having different options available allows students to build independence, make choices about what helps them learn best, and feel successful in our classroom. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make these resources possible!","fullyFundedDate":1754865841439,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-calm-and-curiosity-for-every-l/9565220/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Calm, and Curiosity for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Savanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9262884_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695673945464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9262884"},{"teacherId":10180598,"projectId":9605139,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations! My students have loved using the resources throughout the classroom so far this school year. My students thrive in their learning when using hands on activities for their learning experiences. The sensory tiles have made such a difference with my students who are working on regulation; they really enjoy this calming tool to help regulate and get them ready for learning again. \r\n\r\nThank you so much. My students and I are so appreciative of your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1755383007620,"projectUrl":"project/27j-thinking-classroom/9605139/","projectTitle":"27J Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180598"},{"teacherId":10180598,"projectId":9613990,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations! My students have loved using the resources throughout the classroom so far this school year. My students thrive in their learning when using hands on activities for their learning experiences. The sensory tiles have made such a difference with my students who are working on regulation; they really enjoy this calming tool to help regulate and get them ready for learning again. \r\n\r\nThank you so much. My students and I are so appreciative of your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1755436702935,"projectUrl":"project/27j-thinking-classroom/9613990/","projectTitle":"27J Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180598"},{"teacherId":8726117,"projectId":9560902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies to our second-grade classroom. Your support has made an extraordinary difference—not just in how our classroom looks and functions, but in how our students learn, create, and connect with one another each day. I want to share with you just how deeply your contribution has impacted our little community of learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming changes has been the way the children use the new materials to build connections with each other. The building sets, games, art supplies, and hands-on learning tools you provided have become more than objects; they've become bridges. During morning tubs and center time, I see students who may have been shy or hesitant at the start of the year now inviting classmates to join them in creating something new. Whether they are working together to build a towering structure, designing a collaborative art project, or playing a strategy game that requires communication and teamwork, the materials have encouraged cooperation in the most natural and joyful ways.\r\n\r\nWhat used to be small groups of children working quietly on their own has blossomed into clusters of curious minds gathered around shared projects. Students point out each other's ideas, trade roles, and celebrate the results of their teamwork. I've witnessed moments of patience, problem-solving, and compassion that simply wouldn't have emerged without the opportunities these materials provide. Your donation hasn't just supported academic growth—it has nurtured social growth, confidence, and a culture of kindness.\r\nIn addition to inspiring these wonderful connections, your generosity has significantly improved the organization and flow of our classroom. The storage bins, labels, trays, and shelving resources you provided have brought a new sense of structure to our learning environment. Where we once had overstuffed bookshelves and mismatched containers, we now have clear, purposeful spaces where everything has a place. The students take pride in this new organization. They know exactly where materials belong, and they clean up with ownership and responsibility that warms my teacher heart.\r\nThe improved organization has also allowed us to make better use of our learning time. We spend less time searching for supplies and more time engaged in meaningful activities. Transitions are smoother, centers run more efficiently, and the classroom feels calmer and more inviting. The children have even become helpers in maintaining the system—straightening bins, checking labels, and reminding one another to put things away properly. They see the classroom as \"their space,\" and your contribution has helped them feel that sense of belonging and stewardship.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly shaped the atmosphere of our classroom. You've given these second graders not only tools to learn with, but opportunities to grow as friends, collaborators, and problem-solvers. You've helped create a warm, organized, and engaging space where children feel excited to learn and proud of their accomplishments. Every day, I witness their joy, curiosity, and connection—and every day, I am reminded of how much of that is possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom so generously and for believing in the importance of nurturing young learners. Your gift has made a lasting difference, and we are deeply, sincerely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754848764118,"projectUrl":"project/help-second-grade/9560902/","projectTitle":"Help Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dalke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726117"},{"teacherId":5725831,"projectId":9574762,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support and for choosing to fund supplies for our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, we now have essential materials including folders, markers, sheet protectors, academic games, headphones, and a whiteboard.\r\n\r\nThese items will make a tremendous difference in creating an engaging and organized learning environment. The academic games and headphones will help students learn in fun and interactive ways, while the folders, sheet protectors, and whiteboard will keep our lessons running smoothly and our materials accessible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provides supplies—it inspires our students and reminds them that there are caring people who believe in their success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us make learning meaningful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755480840395,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-child-shine-reading-and-s/9574762/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Child Shine: Reading and SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5725831_orig.png?crop=510,510,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597256224596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5725831"},{"teacherId":2636916,"projectId":9737292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project! Because of you, our classroom now has a complete set of Touch & Read Syllables Word Match and new math games that are already making learning more hands-on and exciting for my students.\r\n\r\nThe Touch & Read set has been a wonderful tool for helping students break words into syllables and build stronger reading and spelling skills. They love getting to touch, read, and match the words, which makes learning to decode feel like a fun game instead of hard work! The math games have brought that same joy to our math lessons, giving students the chance to practice problem-solving and teamwork in an engaging, playful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought smiles, confidence, and enthusiasm into our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make learning something they truly look forward to every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1758848809615,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-multisyllabic-words-and-solve/9737292/","projectTitle":"Let's Read Multisyllabic Words and Solve Math Facts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stamm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2636916_orig.jpg?crop=2832,2832,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588190898696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-stamm"},{"teacherId":2636916,"projectId":9647931,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support! Because of you, our classroom now has the UFLI Foundations Teacher's Manual and a printed UFLI Sound Wall Card Set. These are two incredible resources that are already making a real difference for my students. The UFLI manual is helping me teach phonics in a more structured and effective way. My students are so proud when they can blend new sounds and read words they didn't know before. It's been amazing to watch their confidence grow as they connect sounds, letters, and words more easily each day. Thank you for believing in my students and in the power of strong reading foundations. We are so grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you've made on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1756577865614,"projectUrl":"project/our-reading-skills-will-fly-with-ufli/9647931/","projectTitle":"Our Reading Skills Will Fly With UFLI!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stamm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2636916_orig.jpg?crop=2832,2832,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588190898696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-stamm"},{"teacherId":9633997,"projectId":9596086,"letterContent":"My students and I use the supplies you bought us every day! We are so grateful! I use the teacher planner to plan my groups. I see over 65 kids a day and it is a lot to keep organized! My students and I both use the tissues - tis the time of the year! Most importantly, students get to use the dry erase markers and erasers to practice spelling patterns and writing sentences daily. This repetition and practice is so crucial to their reading growth! With so many kids in an out of my room, we needed a steady supply! Thank you so much for your kind generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755362020404,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-reading-intervention/9596086/","projectTitle":"Elementary Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633997"},{"teacherId":2636916,"projectId":9532915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations brought smiles, comfort, and a little extra encouragement to my students each day. The stickers and Jolly Ranchers have become powerful motivators for positive behavior and academic effort—students beam with pride when they earn a sticker or a sweet treat for meeting their goals. The Lifesavers mints, Kleenex, and Band-Aids have also been a huge help in meeting my students' everyday needs, helping them stay comfortable and ready to learn without having to leave the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students feel cared for and valued in ways that go beyond academics. These small but meaningful supplies have created a more positive, nurturing learning environment where students can focus, feel safe, and celebrate their growth. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and for helping make school a place where every student can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1755038111916,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-kickstart-tools-for-school/9532915/","projectTitle":"Classroom Kickstart: Tools for School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stamm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2636916_orig.jpg?crop=2832,2832,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588190898696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-stamm"},{"teacherId":7172366,"projectId":9562273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! This project has helped to set routines in place in our classroom and feed those little minds at work. \r\nMy students and I were so excited for the camera and film to help capture sweet memories and to help us organize our day to day through the jobs board. Every student will now have a photo of themselves to take with them on the last day of school and be able to see how much they have grown this year, physically and through their learning! \r\nThe snacks have helped so much to keep every student fed and nourished. While many students are able to provide a stack from home they now have choices for nutritious and filling snacks for them to have here at school everyday. 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