{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Read Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9590650,"projectId":10383213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of calculators to our 7th grade math class in Bridgeport! Your donation has made a real difference in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nWe use the calculators daily to work through complex, multi-step word problems that prepare us for the SBAC state tests. While the SBAC provides an online calculator, our students don't always have access to computers for practice. Now they have calculators in hand every day. Each week we take an hour-long quiz, and the calculators let students focus on reasoning through tough problems.\r\n\r\nMy students have been working incredibly hard, and their confidence in tackling challenging questions is growing. Having the right tools in their hands tells them that someone believes in their success, and that means a lot to them.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us, thank you for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1784725821039,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-complex-math-word-proble/10383213/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Complex Math Word Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mehta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590650"},{"teacherId":10246120,"projectId":10326266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a more organized, welcoming, and engaging place to learn! These classroom essentials have already made such a difference in our daily routines. Having the supplies and resources we need readily available allows my students to spend more time learning, collaborating, and participating in hands-on activities instead of worrying about whether we have the materials we need.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new materials in our classroom and have already begun putting them to use. As a sixth-grade science and social studies teacher, I love creating opportunities for my students to work together, explore, ask questions, and take an active role in their learning. These resources help me create an environment where all of my students can feel prepared, supported, and successful.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to everyone who helped bring this project to life. Your generosity has made a direct impact on my students and will continue to benefit them throughout the school year. Thank you for investing in my classroom and, most importantly, in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1781569742202,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-voelker-class-essentials/10326266/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Voelker Class Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Voelker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246120_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786488087927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246120"},{"teacherId":7643669,"projectId":9778885,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited to explore them. They began building, testing ideas, and working together right away. In one activity, students used visual clues to recreate pictures with different shapes. They carefully studied the images, discussed which shapes to use, and adjusted their designs when something didn't fit. Students also worked in groups to build pyramids and buildings, practicing teamwork and problem-solving. The cash register became a favorite during play-based activities as students created stores and practiced counting. These resources continue to support hands-on learning, creativity, and collaboration in our classroom experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1764092464434,"projectUrl":"project/bin-there-solved-that-tools-for-critic/9778885/","projectTitle":"Bin There, Solved That: Tools for Critical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Savov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7643669_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x402,y621&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629934518879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-savov"},{"teacherId":9417470,"projectId":9585095,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say one last thank you for all of your incredible and thoughtful donations. It has brought my students so much joy! \r\n\r\nWe have been able to make some amazing artwork and really expand on our creativity! Right now, we are using the paint to create underwater scenes; the sharpies are being used to draw candy designs; and the watercolors are creating some beautiful skies for our trees. The students especially love the aprons and are always reminding me to pull them out. \r\n\r\nMy students feel so loved and cared for, knowing that there are generous people like you looking out for them. So once again, thank you so very much for your donations! 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