{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ellicott Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9245011,"projectId":9624767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. These items have really made our classroom a welcoming place for the students. The items have given our students a multitude of different learning options. \r\n\r\nThe classroom rug has been a huge hit in our room. The first day we had it out all of the kids went and laid on it. It is used as a nice calm down spot. The kids also use it for quiet reading time. Another big hit has been the Tapple game. This has helped our kids with their sight words and working as group. The magnetic letter tiles give a different method for the students to work with their sight words.\r\n\r\nEvery single donation was definitely appreciated, not just by me but the students. It brings me a lot of joy being able to give the students the best opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1755741252411,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom/9624767/","projectTitle":"Building Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shelby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245011"},{"teacherId":9245130,"projectId":9544906,"letterContent":"Your gift has greatly impacted our students by making our classroom more comforting and sensory friendly. \r\n The rugs have given a designated area for our students to come together in the mornings for our classroom meeting. It also provides them the much needed tactile sensory that they so greatly seek. \r\n The paintbrushes have given our students the opportunity to be creative and more self sufficient because they are able to handle the paintbrush on their own due to it being a bigger brush.\r\n The class cat Oreo, as our students have named her, has been a wonderful addition to our classroom. She is providing the students with the life skill of being able to take care of someone/thing other than themselves.\r\n Thank you once again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1759160245291,"projectUrl":"project/all-of-the-creature-comforts-for-sensory/9544906/","projectTitle":"All of the Creature Comforts for Sensory Seekers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245130"},{"teacherId":9117077,"projectId":9560203,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the students in my classroom, I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of iPads. The impact of this gift is truly immeasurable, and it has already ignited a new sense of excitement and possibility within our learning community.\r\n This donation goes far beyond providing a new piece of technology; it is an investment in our students' futures. Your gift empowers us to implement differentiated learning on a scale I could only have dreamed of before. Every student learns differently and has unique needs, and these iPads will be instrumental in allowing me to tailor lessons and activities to each child's individual pace and learning style. For visual learners, interactive apps can bring abstract concepts to life, while hands-on learners can use them to create projects and presentations. Students who need extra support can use the devices for focused practice, while those who are ready for a challenge can explore advanced topics and resources.","fullyFundedDate":1759160441689,"projectUrl":"project/using-technology-to-help-with-communicat/9560203/","projectTitle":"Using Technology to Help with Communication and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9117077"},{"teacherId":10192809,"projectId":9628891,"letterContent":"I want to inform you that the items purchased with your donations have already been put to great use in our classroom. The weighted lap pad shaped like a dog has quickly become a class favorite—students even named it Dotty! It has brought comfort and joy to many of them throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe students are also thrilled with the new math and reading games. The Slam Spaceship Sight Word game and the I Have, Who Has math games have made learning both fun and engaging. I can genuinely say that every student has learned and enjoyed being in our classroom thanks to these resources.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided tools but has created memorable experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning feels exciting and accessible to all.","fullyFundedDate":1755711460110,"projectUrl":"project/building-my-special-education-classroom/9628891/","projectTitle":"Building my Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moravec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10192809_orig.jpg?crop=580,580,x42,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755662320189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192809"},{"teacherId":8113436,"projectId":8573650,"letterContent":"This project allowed me to organize a lot of materials for my students as well as place a tank for frogs on top. It has been such a joy to have more of what I need for organizational success! Students have a place to put their extra materials and can quickly and easily find what they are looking for. The bins are so convenient to label and relabel with dry erase markers. They are sturdy enough to be used for many more years in the future. Thank you!\r\nMy next step is to get more shelving on my walls to continue staying organized.","fullyFundedDate":1727462775780,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelf-and-bins-for-organization/8573650/","projectTitle":"Bookshelf and Bins for Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brostrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113436_orig.jpg?crop=1146,1146,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657162802832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113436"},{"teacherId":4611773,"projectId":8571865,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in students in our rural area. With the donations provided students were able to spend time with books in an inviting atmosphere. They shared stories together, listened to audio books and recorded their reading as they practiced. We appreciate the materieals that supported our students growth.\r\n When a student is striving to read a comfortable space helps to relieve anxiety and build community. The book bins organized literature and ambient lighting set the stage for students to take a chance on reading. Over time many built a love of reading and spending time in books and often did not want to leave the reading room. We appreciate the materials that helped make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1727462732433,"projectUrl":"project/a-good-book/8571865/","projectTitle":"A Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matthew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4611773"},{"teacherId":9245011,"projectId":8590240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing generosity. The contribution towards our project truly means the world to me and the students. From the simplest item, such as the expo markers, to the big items, such as the couch and boat chair, has made a huge impact to their school day. \r\n\r\nThey couch has made a difference during our indoor recess time due to weather. They will use the couch to build stairs to climb on or a fort during read time. The boat chair has given the kids a comfortable spot during sensory need times. The weighted blanket and weighted stuffed animals have been used to comfort the kids during difficult times. \r\n\r\nAll of the items have been so helpful during the school year. We are so incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1731334997632,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-for-regulating-our-students-need/8590240/","projectTitle":"Comfort for Regulating Our Students Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shelby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245011"},{"teacherId":9638357,"projectId":8600608,"letterContent":"The items we received have impacted our students greatly for example the weighted blanket allows the needed pressure for our students when needing to focus. \r\nThe couch allows our students to come together for circle/story time as a whole with their peers. \r\nOur timer creates a visual to help our students know when the next activity will begin. For our students, visual ques are extremely important. \r\nThe sensory tubes give our students the opportunity to stim when needed as well as refocus when they've gotten distracted. \r\n\r\nWe want to take this opportunity once again to thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness when supporting our project for our students. You and your selfless donations have greatly impacted our classroom as well as our students.","fullyFundedDate":1728312664489,"projectUrl":"project/an-amazing-approach-at-reading-in-comfor/8600608/","projectTitle":"An Amazing Approach at Reading in Comfort!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638357"},{"teacherId":9242583,"projectId":8852697,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project, \"Finally! A Safe Table for Math!\" Unfortunately, there were issues with delivery of the kidney table. The table arrived damaged and without legs, but Donor's Choose and Quill worked to get a replacement table sent. However the second table arrived in worse shape than the first one. I chose to not try a third time and thankfully, Donor's Choose was able to credit the project with your donation. I was then able to use these funds for portable student lap desks and various other classroom supplies and tools to use during math interventions. While your funds will not be used for the kidney table (despite two delivery attempts) it will be used to provide quality instruction. I am currently working on developing our school's math intervention program from the ground up and these student lap desks and tools will help me provide individualized and strategic support to students across all grade levels. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to support our students' growth, I look forward to the delivery of the items.","fullyFundedDate":1728450583550,"projectUrl":"project/finally-a-safe-table-for-math/8852697/","projectTitle":"Finally! 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