{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Omar D Blair Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10016402,"projectId":9574056,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of storage baskets, card stock, construction paper, and whiteboards. Your support has already had a tangible, meaningful impact on our classroom, creating an environment that is more organized, creative, and engaging for every student.\r\nThe start of a new school year is always a time of excitement, but it also comes with its challenges. Many of our students and their families face financial hardships, and providing every necessary supply can be a struggle. Your thoughtful contribution has alleviated this pressure, ensuring that every child has the tools they need to learn and thrive. With your donation, no student will have to go without the supplies that are crucial for their development and creativity. Your kindness has sent a powerful message to our students: that they are valued and that their education is a priority.\r\nThe impact of your donation extends far beyond simply supplying materials; it has opened up new possibilities for learning. The new storage baskets have transformed our classroom from a cluttered space into an organized one. This simple addition has created a more serene and focused learning environment. Instead of spending time searching for materials, our students can now easily access their supplies, which helps them stay focused on their work. This improved organization teaches them valuable life skills about tidiness and responsibility, lessons that will benefit them long after they leave our classroom.\r\nThe new supply of card stock and construction paper has ignited a creative spark in our students. We recently used the paper for an art project where each student created a colorful self-portrait. You could see the joy and excitement in their faces as they chose from the vibrant colors, and the project fostered a wonderful sense of self-expression and pride. We also plan to use the card stock for designing personalized book covers and for creating durable flashcards that will help our students with their vocabulary and math skills. This allows for more hands-on learning, which is a powerful way for young minds to grasp new concepts.\r\nFinally, the new whiteboards have become a game-changer for our collaborative lessons. Students now have a dedicated space for brainstorming, solving math problems together, and mapping out stories. This shift from individual work to small-group collaboration has increased student engagement and encouraged peer-to-peer teaching. For example, during a recent lesson on fractions, students used the whiteboards to draw out their solutions, explaining their process to their peers. Their confidence soared as they became the teachers for a few moments. Your generosity made this vibrant, interactive learning possible.\r\nThank you again for your benevolence and support. You have equipped our students with the resources they need to succeed and have enriched our entire classroom experience. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in our mission to provide the best possible education for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1758230555669,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-help-for-little-learners/9574056/","projectTitle":"A Little Help for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10016402"},{"teacherId":10016402,"projectId":9384020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Your donations of a new pencil sharpener, Clorox wipes, and dry-erase markers are already making a tangible difference in our first-grade classroom. It means so much to us that you believe in our students and are willing to provide them with the tools they need to succeed and thrive.\r\nThe new pencil sharpener is fantastic – no more broken leads or struggling with old, inefficient sharpeners! This simple addition saves valuable learning time and reduces frustration, allowing students to focus on their work. The Clorox wipes are also incredibly important for maintaining a healthy and clean environment, especially during cold and flu season. This helps ensure our students can stay in school, learning and growing.\r\nAnd finally, the vibrant new dry-erase markers have brought our lessons to life on the whiteboard, making learning more engaging and visible for everyone. These items, while seemingly small, contribute significantly to a more organized, hygienic, and effective learning space. Thank you again for your wonderful support!","fullyFundedDate":1750773652004,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-backup-materials/9384020/","projectTitle":"First Grade Backup Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10016402"},{"teacherId":10016402,"projectId":9430607,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, we want to extend our sincerest and most heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of Sharpie markers, laminating sheets, and dry-erase board erasers. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and support, which has already made a profound impact on our daily learning experiences. It is truly humbling to see a community come together to provide these essential resources, and we cannot thank you enough for making our classroom a more vibrant, interactive, and engaging place.\r\nBefore your contributions, we were often facing limitations in our daily activities. Dry-erase board markers were fading, making it difficult for students to read and engage with the material. The erasers we had were well past their prime, leaving smudges and residue that made it challenging to use our dry-erase boards effectively. Furthermore, our laminating supplies were running low, which restricted our ability to preserve and reuse important teaching materials, such as flashcards, posters, and activity sheets. We had to be selective about what we laminated, and it often meant we couldn't give students the durable, reusable resources that truly benefit their learning. Now, because of your generosity, these are problems of the past.\r\nThe impact of your donations is visible everywhere in our classroom. The dry-erase boards, once smudgy and difficult to write on, are now pristine and ready for brainstorming sessions, group work, and quick lessons. The students' faces light up when they use the vibrant, high-quality Sharpie markers, and their ideas flow freely across the boards. The new erasers make it easy to correct mistakes and start fresh, encouraging a positive attitude toward learning and experimentation. As for the laminating sheets, we can now protect and preserve our students' work and create long-lasting, educational resources for years to come. Your gift allows us to move beyond temporary teaching aids and invest in our students' long-term educational growth.\r\nYour thoughtful contributions demonstrate a profound commitment to our students' education and future. It shows our students that they are part of a larger community that cares about their success and provides them with the tools they need to thrive. Beyond the tangible supplies, your donation is a source of inspiration for all of us. It reminds us that education is a collaborative effort, and the support of dedicated community members like you is invaluable. We promise to put these resources to the best possible use, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\nThank you again for your incredible kindness. Your generosity has not only provided us with essential classroom supplies but has also filled our hearts with gratitude and renewed our passion for teaching. We are immensely grateful for your support and look forward to the countless ways these donations will enrich our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1753292559912,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-teacher-materials/9430607/","projectTitle":"First Grade Teacher Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10016402"},{"teacherId":3093174,"projectId":8576413,"letterContent":"My scholars have been blessed to hear these texts read aloud to them. For example, during our first unit I was able to learn about where my scholars were from & share these texts with them. Our school often has cultural celebrations to celebrate our diverse school and these books have added to those celebrations. For example, we were able to read one about holidays around the world & scholars were able to identify with different celebrations that they do in their countries. 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