{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8223848,"projectId":9397051,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest appreciation for your generous support in the incredible art supplies you provided. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, creative space buzzing with imagination and joy. My students were absolutely thrilled to dive into our \"I Belong\" project, where they explored identity and community through hands-on artmaking. The electric scissors made accessing cardboard for this project so easy! Their excitement grew even more after reading If Monet Painted a Monster, which inspired them to reimagine monsters through the lens of different artists and styles—just in time for Halloween! The paint, printmaking ink, scissors (especially the left-handed ones!), and materials you made possible brought their ideas to life in ways that were truly magical.\r\n\r\nEarly finishers have been stretching their thinking with the Cupcake Challenge puzzle and the Andy Warhol soup can puzzles, which have sparked wonderful conversations about pop art and problem-solving. Soon, we'll be diving into textile art using the weaving supplies and needles you provided, opening up yet another world of artistic expression. It fills me with joy to watch my students explore, create, and grow in confidence, and none of this would be possible without your generosity. Thank you for helping make art accessible, meaningful, and fun for every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749309413960,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-to-masterpiece/9397051/","projectTitle":"Imagination to Masterpiece!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223848"},{"teacherId":9157262,"projectId":9267518,"letterContent":"This project has provided my students with so many different experiences. They were able to practice brushing teeth and see how important it was to move your brush aeound to get all parts of your teeth. They then got to explore real life tools and explore different textures! \r\nThe students were most excited to get their own dinosaur egg to excavate. They had a tool to dig and brush. Then they wiuld look at what they saw and compare it to the pictures on the information cards trying to guess what the dinosaur was before they were fully out. Once identified they took there dinosaur and information card home!\r\nThese have all been such wonderful activities for my students. They really appreciated all of this new and exciting materials to explore!","fullyFundedDate":1746467277892,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-creating-new-connections/9267518/","projectTitle":"Exploration, Creating New Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nauert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157262"},{"teacherId":9305073,"projectId":8983616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging and educational games that are transforming the way we learn.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the games into our daily routine, I've seen incredible growth—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. These games have made learning fun and interactive, helping students build critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. I've watched hesitant learners light up with confidence as they master new concepts through play, and students now look forward to learning with genuine excitement.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies—it sparked curiosity, encouraged collaboration, and created joyful moments of discovery. The games are more than just tools; they're now a beloved part of our classroom culture, and it's all thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1739376118510,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-engagement/8983616/","projectTitle":"Classroom Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9305073_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695696775948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9305073"},{"teacherId":9305073,"projectId":8565144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the fun and engaging games for our second-grade classroom. Your creativity and enthusiasm have made learning an exciting adventure every day. The games not only help us understand math, reading, and other subjects better, but they also make school something we truly look forward to. It's clear how much thought and care you put into every activity, and it means a lot to all of us.\r\n\r\nWe especially love how the games let us work together, use our imaginations, and cheer each other on. Whether we're solving puzzles, playing learning bingo, or moving around the room with interactive challenges, you always find a way to make learning fun. Thank you for making our classroom a place filled with laughter, teamwork, and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1723154362417,"projectUrl":"project/calm-engaging-classroom/8565144/","projectTitle":"Calm Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9305073_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695696775948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9305073"},{"teacherId":9157262,"projectId":8727673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and the students learning. Since we recieved the new materials we have been able to switch out materials more often and keep student interested and engaged!\r\nStudents were so excited to see all the new activities to choose from and used them in many different ways. Students built number stairs, built different structures and used the manipulatives together to make an even bigger structure. One student told me she had built a telescope to look at the stars! It is wonderful to see the students imagination sort and to have so many opportunities for them to engage in meaningful activities!","fullyFundedDate":1734556520893,"projectUrl":"project/busy-mind-working-mind/8727673/","projectTitle":"Busy Mind Working Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nauert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157262"},{"teacherId":9157262,"projectId":8532643,"letterContent":"These organization bins have made such a huge difference in organizing art supplies and manipulatives for our students. Our students love being able to open there own manipulatives and being independent when they finish there lunch. This gives them appropriate activities to keep them busy during a long transition period. The bins have also helped organize our playdoh tools so we can switch out new playdoh tools each week! Again, thank you so much for supporting my classroom and students in staying organize, being independent, and staying on task!","fullyFundedDate":1725115604506,"projectUrl":"project/organization-makes-new-connections-in-th/8532643/","projectTitle":"Organization Makes New Connections in the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nauert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157262"},{"teacherId":9157262,"projectId":8565493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting building inventory for my classrooms pretend play area. This has really helped keep my students excited and interested in the pretend play area.\r\nWhen the students saw all the new clothes, shoes, and other accessories, they because very excited. They started trying on new outfits and practicing their sharing skills by taking turns using the different accessories! They have especially loved the fancy shoes and purses. One student said she was so fancy she needed to have a dog in her purse to carry around!\r\nAgain, thank you so much it is so fun to see the students grow their imagination while also sharing and building social skills!","fullyFundedDate":1723154606175,"projectUrl":"project/building-social-skills-through-play/8565493/","projectTitle":"Building Social Skills through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nauert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157262"},{"teacherId":9222833,"projectId":8633552,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. When my students saw all the new materials, their excitement was overwhelming! Sharing with them that these items came from someone as kind as you filled the room with gratitude and joy.\r\nThe new whiteboards, markers, and erasers have already become an essential part of our daily math lessons. These tools have made our practice sessions more engaging and productive. Additionally, the new learning resources have been a great support in helping my students grasp challenging concepts in fun and creative ways.\r\nThe wobbly chair and bean bag chair are now two of the most popular spots in our classroom. Whether my students are diving into independent reading or simply taking a moment to reset, these cozy additions have brought comfort and excitement to their learning space.\r\nThe biggest highlight has been the new book series, particularly the \"I Survived\" and \"Goosebumps\" books. As soon as I added them to our shelves, my students were eager to finish their work just to get their hands on one. Watching them dive into these stories with such enthusiasm has been incredibly rewarding.\r\nThank you for your generosity and for making such a positive impact on my students and me. 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