{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3682830,"projectId":10122657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much so the indoor recess equipment. My students ask me often this school year for indoor recess which means it was a success in asking for your help and support in buying these materials. We all know Connecticut has very cold winters and these will always be available for students during indoor recess or free time. I also use these for a reward for students when they earn it. Thank you again for always donating or first time donating. My students appreciate having activities, games, and hands on items to play with their friends.","fullyFundedDate":1776446314020,"projectUrl":"project/snowy-and-cold-recess-days/10122657/","projectTitle":"Snowy and Cold Recess Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piorkowski-Picarazzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3682830_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512439224135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3682830"},{"teacherId":1155164,"projectId":10667418,"letterContent":"Thank you ever so much for donating to our ESL classroom! It means so very much to me and my multilingual learners! They are so excited to have literacy centers to use in our ESL classroom! These centers have already begun being used and my multilingual learners are so overjoyed to be able to practice their letters and sounds, building words, sight words, and so much more!\r\n\r\nWe also wrote sight words on the popsicle sticks and created a literacy center to continue practice each day and created another game! They are having a wonderful time learning English! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1790619682329,"projectUrl":"project/esl-students-would-love-literacy-center/10667418/","projectTitle":"ESL Students Would Love Literacy Center Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1155164_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604968399594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rtomlinson"},{"teacherId":10245173,"projectId":10434913,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on my second-grade classroom would be truly heartwarming. In our Title I school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, our students come to school with different experiences, strengths, and needs. Having access to engaging classroom materials and resources can make a meaningful difference in how they learn, participate, and feel about themselves as students. Your generosity would help create a classroom where every child feels supported, valued, and excited to learn.\r\nThis project is thoughtful because it gives my students opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences, exploration, and creativity. Second graders are naturally curious, eager to ask questions, and excited to discover new things. The resources provided through this project would help me create meaningful learning experiences that capture their attention and allow them to build confidence while developing important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support is an act of kindness that my students will feel every day. For children in a Title I school, knowing that people they may never meet care enough to invest in their education can be incredibly powerful. Your generosity reminds them that their dreams, ideas, and education matter. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place filled with opportunity, encouragement, and the belief that every second grader deserves the chance to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1786226716310,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-stars/10434913/","projectTitle":"Snacking Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245173_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y842&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757164079705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245173"},{"teacherId":1155164,"projectId":10581312,"letterContent":"Thank you ever so mu\r\nch for donating to our ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom! Having a printer has made a world of difference! We are now able to print in color and have materials at our fingertips.\r\n\r\nMy multilingual learners are over the moon to have materials in bright colors and readily available when we need them rather than waiting until the next day for the teacher to print at home.\r\n\r\nThank you ever so much for making this possible! Now small decodable books and so much more are printed for students to use and take home!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Tomlinson","fullyFundedDate":1789600063136,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-learners-would-love-a-print/10581312/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Learners Would LOVE A Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1155164_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604968399594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rtomlinson"},{"teacherId":6795711,"projectId":10311534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Allowing my children to walk to the playground safely, while following routines, and being excited to play, is so important while here at school. They enjoy picking which color they want to hold each day. They get excited to hear their name and use their words to make their own choices. They line up on the playground when they hear the timer and know that it is time to come back inside. And they enjoy picking a different color and friend to walk with!\r\n\r\nThank you again!!! I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1781051468543,"projectUrl":"project/school-safety-and-playground-fun/10311534/","projectTitle":"School Safety and Playground Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6795711_orig.jpg?crop=224,224,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729262153376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6795711"},{"teacherId":6740824,"projectId":10142713,"letterContent":"These bins have created a safe and organized place for students to store their notebooks and folders in class. The notebooks are used daily as scientific journals where students record notes, observations, scientific discoveries, and what they are learning. This system helps students develop organizational skills and build positive habits that will benefit them throughout their education.\r\n\r\nThe interactive notebook is crucial to my students' success in the classroom. It allows me to monitor their understanding of scientific concepts and provide individualized support by writing comments and feedback directly in their notebooks. This ongoing communication helps students reflect on their learning and improve their skills. I believe this is one of the most effective ways to teach science because it actively engages students in the learning process while providing valuable insight into their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation. It has truly made a difference in my classroom and has come a long way in helping my students become more organized, engaged, and successful learners. Your support has provided resources that positively impact their daily learning experience, and I am grateful for the opportunities it creates for their success.","fullyFundedDate":1781716207174,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-confidence-setting-studen/10142713/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Confidence: Setting Students Up for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6740824_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755798392632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6740824"},{"teacherId":4061033,"projectId":10395384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your generosity and kindness to support my students. They will be so excited and thankful to hear the good news.\r\n\r\nWith these basic supplies, my students can successfully continue to grow and make progress.\r\n\r\nWe truly thank you for everything you do for the community.\r\n\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generous donation of baby wipes, the magnetic story board, and Rainbow Sentences. Your support helps create a clean, engaging, and enriching learning environment for my students. These resources will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by supporting both daily care and literacy development.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Thank you for helping our students learn, grow, and succeed!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Sikka","fullyFundedDate":1785331539782,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-read/10395384/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478627632058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061033"},{"teacherId":4061033,"projectId":10128957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the students of our community. With your help, you made my 29 students so happy and inspired them to come to school every day.\r\n\r\nThey're building healthy relationships with peers and adults, improving their grades and looking forward to coming to school.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for the generous gift. My students are going to be excited to hear the good news. We need supplies and food to carry on our everyday day classwork.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Sikka","fullyFundedDate":1785026600313,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies/10128957/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478627632058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061033"},{"teacherId":4061033,"projectId":10171201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the students of our community. With your help, you made my 29 students so happy and inspired them to come to school every day.\r\n\r\nThey're building healthy relationships with peers and adults, improving their grades and looking forward to coming to school.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for the generous gift. My students are going to be excited to hear the good news. We need supplies and food to carry on our everyday day classwork.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Sikka","fullyFundedDate":1780499192716,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-success/10171201/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478627632058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061033"},{"teacherId":4061033,"projectId":10171262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the students of our community. With your help, you made my 29 students so happy and inspired them to come to school every day.\r\n\r\nThey're building healthy relationships with peers and adults, improving their grades and looking forward to coming to school.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for the generous gift. My students are going to be excited to hear the good news. We need supplies and food to carry on our everyday day classwork.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Sikka","fullyFundedDate":1785331568573,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-success/10171262/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4061033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478627632058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061033"},{"teacherId":1155164,"projectId":10306429,"letterContent":"hank you ever so much for donating to our ESL classroom! It means the world to me and my multilingual students! We are simply over the moon to have comfy, ottoman stools in our room to sit on and read! They make the classroom comfortable and fun! My students absolutely love to learn to read in English as well as the English language, but making it comfortable makes a world of difference! Thank you so much for making this possible for this year and so many to come! It truly means so very much to us!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Tomlinson","fullyFundedDate":1781826807737,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-learners-would-love-cozy-r/10306429/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Learners Would Love Cozy, Reading Ottomans!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1155164_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604968399594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rtomlinson"},{"teacherId":1155164,"projectId":10472327,"letterContent":"Thank you ever so much for donating to our ESL classroom! It means the world to our multilingual students to have dry erase markers, dry erase boards, individual dry erase erasers, and math manipulatives! This is very helpful for my students to be able to work independently as well as practice their English for both literacy and math! They are so excited to have these materials! Thank you ever so much for making this possible for this year and many more to come! 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