{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Anna H Rockwell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4323026,"projectId":9771430,"letterContent":"The STEM building kits for this project have been a wonderful way for students to boost creativity and innovation while also developing collaboration and communication skills necessary for school and the world outside of school.\r\nThey arelearning key concepts that will help them understand how and why things work. Not only are students using these kits to learn but they're having funn trying new things and comparing their ideas with others' ideas.\r\nThank you for supporting our library and our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759504942048,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stem-things-up/9771430/","projectTitle":"Let's STEM Things Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4323026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527633848997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kerry-collins"},{"teacherId":4323026,"projectId":9707193,"letterContent":"What a treat to have these wonderful puppets to extend learning and truly engage students! Our first graders have a reading and writing unit of study learning about their community and the people who make it work.\r\nThe puppets have been fun to use as they share their learning with fellow students about particular community workers like restaurant workers, fire fighters, bus drivers, and others.\r\nThank you so very much for helping to bring this project to life. We will be able to use these puppets for years to come. And, of course, they will be used by other grade levels and for many more projects and activities.\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1758898380244,"projectUrl":"project/lets-puppet/9707193/","projectTitle":"Let's Puppet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4323026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527633848997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kerry-collins"},{"teacherId":9252370,"projectId":9361620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations have truly transformed our learning environment into a warm, welcoming space that both inspires and comforts our students. The bright, festive string lights you helped provide bring a joyful energy to the room. They've added such a unique and personal touch that makes our classroom feel like home.\r\n\r\nWe're especially grateful for the cozy cushions, which have quickly become a favorite spot for students to curl up with a good book. Whether it's independent reading time or a quiet moment during the day, the inviting reading area has sparked a new excitement for books. Your kindness has not only provided materials but has also nurtured a love for learning and a sense of belonging. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1750774743100,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-spot-for-reading/9361620/","projectTitle":"A Soft Spot for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9252370_orig.jpg?crop=1062,1062,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693714366670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9252370"},{"teacherId":4323026,"projectId":9191452,"letterContent":"Once again, we are so thankful for the support of the donorschoose community for our project. The kids are really going enjoy ysing the trains, cars, tracks, and people in library.\r\nbe a powerful tool for helping our elementary students build vital communication and collaboration skills.\r\n\r\nThrough the process of planning track layouts, sharing materials, and creating imaginative journeys, students are engaging in meaningful verbal interactions. They're learning to express their ideas clearly, listen to others, and work through problems together—all essential parts of strong communication.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional benefits are just as significant. Navigating disagreements, solving unexpected problems, and imagining the experience of passengers on their trains all help students develop empathy and conflict resolution skills in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746464447558,"projectUrl":"project/choo-choo-learning-ahead/9191452/","projectTitle":"Choo Choo! 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This investment in their education is an investment in their futures, helping to build a foundation that will shape tomorrow's innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.\r\n\r\nThe profound effect of your generosity is evident every day in the energy and excitement our students bring to their work. We have seen firsthand how access to these resources can spark a love for science and technology, opening up new avenues of learning that simply would not have been possible otherwise. Your belief in our mission and your commitment to empowering young minds is what makes these moments possible. Thank you for your kindness, your vision, and your partnership in creating an enriched, equitable, and inspiring learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1744032811528,"projectUrl":"project/materials-needed-to-support-learning-in/9139083/","projectTitle":"Materials Needed to Support Learning in Public School STEAM Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1764968"},{"teacherId":5400161,"projectId":9275610,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has brand-new Cat Kid and Pizza and Taco books, and they're already making a huge difference! These texts aren't just fun and silly—they're incredible teaching tools. With Cat Kid, students are learning how to explore graphic novels, follow story structure, and notice how illustrations and dialogue work together to build meaning. Pizza and Taco books give them opportunities to compare characters, make inferences, and practice predicting outcomes—all while laughing along the way.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like kids curled up in chairs, smiling, giggling, and sometimes even reading out loud to a friend because they just can't keep the funny parts to themselves. The excitement around these books has created more peer-to-peer discussions and has encouraged even some of our more reluctant readers to jump in and enjoy.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping us build lifelong readers by showing kids that books can be hilarious, relatable, and inspiring. Thank you for bringing so much joy and learning into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1749218018272,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-to-comics-fueling-readers-with/9275610/","projectTitle":"Crayons to Comics: Fueling Readers with Pizza, Tacos, and Cats","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Liberati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400161_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753900202371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5400161"},{"teacherId":4323026,"projectId":8931267,"letterContent":"Students were exploring different animals and habitats in our library classes. As they learned new facts, they added to their knowledge of our world, its spaces and inhabitants. \r\nThe Science Viewers added another layer to this new learning. The library was buzzing with excitement as the kids figured out how to use the new resources. The Science Viewers allow them to 'see' sea life, insects & spiders, birds, life cycles, animals, and earth & space up close.\r\nI look forward to developing additional lessons with the Science Viewers as tools for kids to extend their learning.\r\nThank you for your support of our library lessons and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1736989385844,"projectUrl":"project/lets-take-a-look/8931267/","projectTitle":"Let's Take a Look!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4323026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527633848997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kerry-collins"},{"teacherId":5400161,"projectId":9024249,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your incredible gift of Dog Man books for our second graders! The moment we opened the box, the classroom erupted in cheers—pure excitement filled the air as students eagerly grabbed their copies.\r\n\r\nThese books have sparked a love for reading like never before. Students immediately formed mini book clubs, gathering in small groups to read, discuss, and share their favorite moments. Laughter echoed as they enjoyed the humor and adventures of Dog Man, and soon after, they were inspired to create their own comics, bringing their imaginations to life on paper.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided books—it has ignited a passion for storytelling, creativity, and collaboration. Seeing their enthusiasm and engagement has been truly heartwarming. On behalf of our students, thank you for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1740527035188,"projectUrl":"project/laughing-with-dog-man-books/9024249/","projectTitle":"Laughing With Dog Man Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Liberati","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400161_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753900202371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5400161"},{"teacherId":9084839,"projectId":8415752,"letterContent":"The reading tents have transformed our classroom into a cozy book nook! During independent reading time, students eagerly pick a tent, grab their favorite book, and settle in for uninterrupted reading. One special moment was when a group of students decided to turn their tent into a \"book club hideout,\" where they took turns reading aloud to each other and discussing their favorite parts. Seeing them so engaged and excited about reading has been truly rewarding!\r\n\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement! The moment they saw the tents, they immediately started imagining all the fun reading adventures they could have inside. 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