{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbine Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":10341044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and support in fully funding our project for a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your generosity has made an immediate, positive impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these funds to purchase tailored learning materials is truly invaluable. It allows me to find resources that align directly with our learning standards, print and laminate them quickly, and get them straight into the hands of my students.\r\n\r\nThe kids have an absolute blast with these fun, engaging activities! Whether we are building foundational reading skills, practicing creative writing, or working across different content areas, these new materials keep my students motivated, focused, and excited to learn. Because I can print and protect them, these resources will continue to benefit my current students and future classes for years to come.\r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, providing these specialized and enriching materials simply wouldn't be possible. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784244688653,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-shine-enhancing-lessons-and-eng/10341044/","projectTitle":"Time to Shine: Enhancing Lessons and Engaging Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":10337671,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding my project, \"Small Group Success with a Kidney Table!\" Your gift has truly transformed my first-grade classroom and fundamentally changed the way I am able to teach and connect with my students every single day.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving this table, our classroom only had access to a small half-table. It was a constant struggle to balance all the essential instructional materials—like whiteboards, manipulative letters, and decodable books—while still giving the kids enough elbow room to write and work. Because space was so limited, small group instruction was cramped, and I wasn't able to comfortably work with as many students at once as I wanted to.\r\n\r\nNow, thanks to you, everything is different! The new kidney table provides plenty of room for larger groups of students to sit together, collaborate, and engage in targeted, hands-on learning with me. The curved shape allows me to easily reach and guide every child individually while keeping everyone focused and supported. The kids absolutely love coming over to \"the new table\" for reading and math, and the extra space has made our learning environment feel so much more organized, welcoming, and productive.\r\n\r\nWith limited school budgets and personal finances, acquiring major classroom furniture like this simply wouldn't have been possible on my own. It is directly because of selfless donors like you that teachers like me are able to get the essential resources our classrooms need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my first graders and for investing in their educational journey. Your support means more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1782675073389,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-success-with-a-kidney-table/10337671/","projectTitle":"Small Group Success with a Kidney Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":5413758,"projectId":10491822,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kindness, support and generosity. I am so pleased to be able to support my students with great thanks to you. I love my students dearly. I want to help them enjoy school and meet their needs better.\r\n\r\nAs fifth graders they enjoy having some extra snacks for the growing and changing bodies. It is not only body fuel, but it is also brain fuel. They are so grateful and appreciative. I am as well. Furthermore, the supplies and fidgets are so helpful as incentives for them. They enjoy learning and having fun. They get to earn the fidgets and toys for their efforts. It really motivates them toward greater success and positive achievement. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the help to support my class. With 25 lovely students and their needs being so expansive, it is a pleasure to be able to support, help and encourage them more. I am truly thankful and touched by your generosity and goodness. Thank you, again!","fullyFundedDate":1789068220903,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-what-they-need-to/10491822/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students What They Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5413758_orig.png?crop=471,471,x161,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712002846316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5413758"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":10341031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project, \"Laminated to Last: Protecting Resources and Celebrating Student Work.\" Having a laminator and a supply of laminating pouches right here in our classroom has completely transformed the way my students interact with learning tools every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to create durable, long-lasting resources that are permanently displayed around our room for students to reference whenever they need extra help. Our new number posters highlight different visual variations of numbers so each child can rely on the representation that makes the most sense to their unique learning style. On our word wall, the laminated letter and word displays give students a clear, reliable anchor when working independently to spell words during writing instruction. We also use a laminated daily schedule to keep our class on track, providing visual predictability that helps students confidently navigate our daily routine.\r\n\r\nBeyond our wall displays, this technology has allowed me to preserve dozens of interactive math and literacy games. My students are always thrilled to handle these bright, sturdy materials during center time, and knowing the games can withstand daily wear and tear means we will get to enjoy them for years to come. Your kindness has directly enriched our learning environment, boosted my students' independence, and brought immense joy to our daily activities.","fullyFundedDate":1782342276188,"projectUrl":"project/laminated-to-last-protecting-resources/10341031/","projectTitle":"Laminated to Last: Protecting Resources and Celebrating Student Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":2979487,"projectId":10410866,"letterContent":"Thank you so very from for all of your generous donations and lovely support of me and my first graders. Projects like these make such a difference for my students and help me best meet their needs. Having an organized classroom is a priority for me as it creates a more calm and regulated environment for the first graders and helps me be a better teacher. Your donations made this project possible and helped to support my first graders to be successful in all the days. I am deeply appreciative of your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1787284143668,"projectUrl":"project/organization-/10410866/","projectTitle":"Organization +","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575114847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979487"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":10338200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! When the colorful paper and bright borders arrived, my students were thrilled to see our blank walls come to life. Their eyes lit up seeing all the vibrant colors, and they could not wait to see how our space would look once everything was set up.\r\n\r\nWe have officially been in class for 16 days now, and these resources have completely transformed our classroom into a warm, comfortable, and happy environment. Having a brightly decorated, welcoming space makes such a big difference in our daily routine. It has truly created an inviting atmosphere where my students and I genuinely enjoy spending our days learning, collaborating, and growing together.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact was especially clear during our Back to School Night. My new students and their families were full of compliments about how wonderful the classroom looks, and many parents mentioned how excited their children were to learn in such a joyful space. Looking ahead, we will be using these display areas to showcase student projects and celebrate their hard work throughout the school year. Thank you again for helping me build a classroom space where my students feel valued and inspired every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1781616965052,"projectUrl":"project/color-comfort-and-community-creating/10338200/","projectTitle":"Color, Comfort, and Community: Creating a Classroom Where Students Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flippin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238879_orig.png?crop=586,586,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752777247428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238879"},{"teacherId":2979487,"projectId":10386697,"letterContent":"With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards in this DonorsChoose project, I can provide my students with more resources to best meet their needs. It helps me support my first graders while also supporting other teachers. What is better than that?!! Thank you so much for making that possible with all your generous donations. You have made a big impact on my classroom and the resources I can provide to my students and I am so very thankful. Thank you for supporting me, my students, and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787280852827,"projectUrl":"project/additional-resources-through-tpt/10386697/","projectTitle":"Additional Resources Through TpT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575114847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979487"},{"teacherId":2979487,"projectId":10386838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Your generosity has provided fresh bulletin board paper, colorful rainbow borders, treasure chest prizes, and much-needed Clorox wipes. These materials help create a classroom that is welcoming, organized, and engaging from the very first day of school. The treasure chest items allow me to celebrate students' hard work, growth, and positive choices in a meaningful way, helping build motivation and confidence. The Clorox wipes help keep our classroom clean and healthy so students can continue learning in a safe environment. Every item you helped provide contributes to a positive classroom culture where students feel excited to learn, proud of their accomplishments, and cared for each day. Thank you for investing in my first graders and helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1784998489221,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-classroom/10386838/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575114847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979487"},{"teacherId":2979487,"projectId":10386869,"letterContent":"Thank you for making it possible to bring an instant camera into our classroom! This special tool will allow me to capture the everyday moments that make first grade so magical, from mastering a new skill and reaching a reading goal to showing kindness to a classmate or trying something challenging for the first time. Displaying these photos around our classroom will celebrate each child's growth, build confidence, and create a strong sense of belonging. Students will see themselves as valued members of our classroom community and be reminded that their efforts and achievements matter. Your generosity is helping us preserve meaningful memories while creating a classroom filled with pride, connection, and joy. Thank you for investing in experiences that our students will remember long after first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1785006036481,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-growth/10386869/","projectTitle":"Capturing Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575114847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979487"},{"teacherId":2979487,"projectId":10386763,"letterContent":"Creating a classroom where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn is one of my highest priorities. Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom now has new regulation tools, including sequin pillows for our cozy corner and weighted stuffed animals to help students calm their bodies and minds. These resources will give students a quiet space to reset, practice self-regulation, and return to learning feeling confident and successful. Your support goes far beyond providing materials. You are helping create a classroom where students know their emotions matter, their needs are valued, and they have the tools to thrive. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1785331514908,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-station/10386763/","projectTitle":"Regulation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575114847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979487"},{"teacherId":2979487,"projectId":10386712,"letterContent":"Starting off the school year with the supplies needed to set up each first grader for success is critical. Thanks to your generosity and donations, every first grader will have everything they need to start the year off right! Having the right tools from day one helps students build confidence, feel prepared, and focus on learning instead of worrying about supplies. Your kindness is helping create a welcoming classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support truly makes a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785199814861,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/10386712/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2979487_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657575114847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979487"},{"teacherId":9238879,"projectId":10202327,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to our classroom. Your support has truly transformed the way I approach teaching and has made a tangible difference in my students' lives.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, one of the biggest hurdles is often finding the budget for high-quality, engaging materials. Thanks to your gift, I now have access to creative, up-to-date, and innovative resources that I normally would not have been able to purchase. Instead of spending endless hours trying to build complex lessons entirely from scratch, I can now focus my energy on tailoring these incredible resources to meet my students' unique needs. It has made my lesson planning significantly easier and more efficient.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation extended far beyond our regular school day. This past spring we hosted our school's Family STEM Night, and the materials I was able to purchase through your gift played a massive role in making the evening an absolute triumph!\r\n\r\nYour investment did more than just buy worksheets or activities; it sparked curiosity, fostered family engagement, and gave my students a platform to shine. 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