{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Church Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9457833,"projectId":9952888,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of laminating sheets to our classroom. Your kindness and willingness to support our students mean so much to me as a teacher. Having the right materials in the classroom makes a tremendous difference, and your donation will help me create learning resources that my students can use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAs a fourth-grade teacher, I am constantly looking for ways to make learning more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all my students. Every student learns differently, and it is important for me to provide materials that support their individual needs. Some students benefit from visual examples, while others need additional practice, hands-on activities, or resources they can refer to independently. Your donation of laminating sheets will allow me to create durable learning tools that can be used repeatedly without becoming damaged or worn out.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest benefits of having laminating sheets is being able to preserve important classroom resources. Throughout the school year, I create math reference charts, reading activities, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, and other instructional materials to help students understand challenging concepts. Laminating these materials allows students to use them regularly while keeping them in good condition. Instead of having to constantly print and replace materials, I can focus more of my time and resources on creating meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour donation is especially helpful because many of my students benefit from having visual supports and hands-on learning opportunities. For example, when we are learning about fractions, multiplication, division, or reading comprehension, I can create laminated reference sheets that students can keep at their desks or use during small-group instruction. These resources help students become more confident and independent learners. Students can also use dry-erase markers on certain laminated activities, allowing them to practice skills, erase their work, and try again. This creates more opportunities for learning without wasting additional paper.\r\n\r\nAnother important part of my classroom is making sure that every student feels successful. Some students need extra support when reading directions, organizing their thoughts, or understanding new vocabulary. Laminated sentence stems, visual directions, and step-by-step guides can provide the assistance they need to participate in classroom activities. These resources are particularly valuable for students who are developing their English language skills or working toward becoming stronger readers. Having these supports readily available helps create a classroom environment where all students have an opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps make our classroom more organized and welcoming. I can use the laminating sheets to protect classroom signs, learning station directions, student resources, and instructional displays. These materials may seem like small things, but they contribute to a classroom where students know what is expected of them and have the tools they need to learn. When students can easily access helpful resources, they become more comfortable taking responsibility for their own learning.\r\n\r\nAs teachers, we often spend our own money purchasing supplies to make sure our students have everything they need. Donations like yours help ease that responsibility and remind us that there are people in our community who genuinely care about education. It is encouraging to know that others recognize the importance of supporting teachers and providing students with the materials necessary for a successful school year.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation will have a lasting impact beyond a single lesson or activity. The materials I laminate today can continue helping students throughout the year and even benefit future classes. That means your kindness will continue making a difference for many students over time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of our classroom and supporting our learning. I truly appreciate your generosity and the opportunity to provide my students with additional resources that make learning more interactive, organized, and accessible. Your donation is more than just a classroom supply. It is an investment in my students' education, confidence, and success.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support, and I know my students will benefit from your kindness every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766675276737,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-fresh-supplies-and/9952888/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning With Fresh Supplies and Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Capo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457833_orig.png?crop=297,297,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707082699256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457833"},{"teacherId":9457368,"projectId":10179787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my classroom! The students are very excited to have a beautiful, clean and appropriate new piece of furniture.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new items for partner games during our math time. Students cannot very comfortably and can work together to practice math fact fluency.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness and generosity are very appreciated and we could not make these projects happen without your support! I am so so impressed how the Donors Choose Community is able to come to together to support classrooms and schools like mine.","fullyFundedDate":1782483691876,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-brings-back-tables/10179787/","projectTitle":"First Grade Brings Back Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlroth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743344446021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457368"},{"teacherId":2873233,"projectId":8187927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Read and Inwardly Digest\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a classroom library with books at a variety of reading levels. Organizing the books into labeled bins has made it much easier for students to find books that are a good fit for them. They were so excited to explore the new books and couldn't wait to start reading!\r\n\r\nMany of my students are still developing their reading skills, so having books they can read with confidence is making a real difference. They are spending more time reading, building their confidence, and discovering books they enjoy. In the future, students will also use choice boards to encourage more student-centered learning and continue strengthening their literacy skills. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping foster a love of reading in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1707025558271,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-inwardly-digest-a-classroom-li/8187927/","projectTitle":"Read and Inwardly Digest: A Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ishmael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2873233_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x631,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690399836976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2873233"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":10269974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Lion King Jr. production. Your support helped bring the show to life for our 4th–6th grade performers in a truly special way.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to wear a wide variety of costumes, including Kente skirts, colorful dresses, and bright shirts for the many characters in the show such as lions, hyenas, birds and other members of the Pride Lands. The costumes added excitement, creativity, and authenticity to the performance, helping our students feel confident and connected to their roles on stage.\r\nFor many of our students, participating in this production was an unforgettable experience. They worked hard learning lines, songs, choreography, and teamwork skills, and seeing themselves fully dressed in costume made the experience even more meaningful. Your kindness helped create memories that they will carry with them for years to come.\r\nThank you again for supporting the arts and investing in our students' creativity, confidence, and joy. We are truly grateful for your generosity and partnership in making our Lion King Jr. performance such a success.","fullyFundedDate":1778165225812,"projectUrl":"project/hear-them-roar/10269974/","projectTitle":"Hear Them Roar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":8731937,"projectId":9760644,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project! Your generosity allowed me to purchase much needed art supplies for our stage crew. Our students created every piece of scenery, and all the props used on stage. We use a lot of cardboard so, the MakeDo Safe Saws made an excellent addition to our supplies; they will be used for years to come! (Also the kids are obsessed with them). One of the elements created was an enormous giraffe puppet - several students worked together to maneuver it through the audience. Other students in the crew got to experience working lights and our sound board, which were purchased with previous donations.\r\n\r\nYour continued support of the arts at Church Street School is appreciated beyond words. With your help, we are able to put on bigger and better shows each year. Our production of \"The Lion King Jr.\" was the best one yet! Thank you, thank you...and HAKUNA MATATA!","fullyFundedDate":1768528364779,"projectUrl":"project/painting-the-pride-lands-art-supplies-f/9760644/","projectTitle":"Painting the Pride Lands: Art Supplies for Our Stage Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magurne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8731937_orig.jpg?crop=279,279,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664562825691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8731937"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":10233845,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our production of The Lion King Jr. Your gift funded the costumes, sets, and props that brought the Pride Lands to life on our stage. We cannot thank you enough for helping us give our students this amazing opportunity.\r\n \r\nBecause of you, our students stepped into fully realized characters—from vibrant Savannah animals to the royal lions—with costumes that helped them perform with confidence and pride. The stage transformed into sweeping grasslands, a glowing sunrise, and Pride Rock, turning our auditorium into an immersive world for audiences of all ages. Handcrafted masks and detailed props deepened the storytelling and taught students valuable backstage skills in design and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your belief in arts education and in our students. Thank you for helping them discover their voices and for making The Lion King JR. an unforgettable celebration of creativity, teamwork, and joy. Thank you for helping each and every one of our students \"Shine Like a Star!\"","fullyFundedDate":1777917808260,"projectUrl":"project/shine-like-a-star/10233845/","projectTitle":"Shine Like a Star!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":10157596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our school project, \"Oh, I Just Can't Wait to Be on Stage!\" The students shined like true stars and so much of that is because of donors like you! Thank you for supporting our students and giving them this amazing opportunity to experience live theater! \r\nWith the various costume, set, and prop pieces that were included with this project, everyone had the chance to look the part! From lions to wildebeests to hyenas to zebras, all of the actors had a wonderful opportunity to shine. Parents, community members, teachers, families, and peers all commented on how amazing the show looked and how much joy it brought to everyone involved. \r\nWe cannot thank you enough for donating to help bring this production of \"The Lion King Jr.\" to life. Without you, we never would have been able to give them the full theater experience. The impact this show has had on our entire school community is immense. From the actors to the lighting and sound crew to the set design team to the audience members - the benefits from this program were felt in every corner of the building. \r\nThank you for giving our school and our students the opportunity to participate in such an amazing opportunity that would not have been the same without you. Thank you for truly making a difference for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1774361463644,"projectUrl":"project/oh-i-just-cant-wait-to-be-on-stage/10157596/","projectTitle":"Oh, I Just Can't Wait to Be on Stage!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":9876548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our schoolwide project, Center of Attention! The students and teachers in the building have benefitted greatly from this project and we cannot thank you enough!\r\nI have really enjoyed building engaging math centers for our students! Kids in grades K-6 have been able to work with the various games and activities created with these materials. We have used the lamination sheets and dice to create exciting math fluency games and the baggies and plastic folders to organize group center activities. Students have improved in their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fraction skills with the use of these new centers! \r\nThank you so much for caring for our students, providing them with these important resources and having such a great impact on their education. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for helping our students become the \"Center of Attention!\"","fullyFundedDate":1770642469541,"projectUrl":"project/center-of-attention/9876548/","projectTitle":"Center of Attention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":9457368,"projectId":9992901,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations to add to my classroom. The students are so excited when they received new notebooks and supplies to use for the remainder of the year!\r\n\r\nMy students really enjoy the surprises and support they receive from generous people on the Donors Choose platform. We really need this to continue with limited budgets and supplies available.\r\n\r\nMy school benefits from the donations of basic supplies and materials needed for daily school learning. We are really appreciate the love that is sent our way!","fullyFundedDate":1778207174333,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-first-grade-2026/9992901/","projectTitle":"A Great First Grade 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlroth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743344446021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457368"},{"teacherId":8855453,"projectId":9747963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! I am new to kindergarten and I was in need of purposeful play items and STEM activities. Now, my students are able to have a broader imagination! I have seen students building bridges, houses and parking garages. Due to these new play sets, some of them now want to be dentists and vets! I am also seeing more students working together and sharing. This donation has made a difference in my classroom environment. After putting effort into their learning, my students are so excited to be able to show their creativity through these activities. My students and I appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1759282247967,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-and-problem-solving/9747963/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity and Problem Solving Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855453_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x655,y1370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758758399817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855453"},{"teacherId":8855453,"projectId":9972981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these tables to our classroom! These tables have made such a difference! My students are able to collaborate more than ever, and we have space for our new students! My 5 year old students are adamant on keeping these tables clean. They're even holding each other accountable and showing more responsibility for our classroom supplies! Center rotations, working in partners and group projects were all made easier and more organized because of the new tables. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1772116117105,"projectUrl":"project/more-friends-more-tables-more-learning/9972981/","projectTitle":"More Friends, More Tables, More Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855453_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x655,y1370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758758399817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855453"},{"teacherId":8855453,"projectId":9324069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your donations, my students now have flexible seating options that will make a huge difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nMy students learn best when they are comfortable and able to move in ways that help them focus. These new seating choices will give my students a more engaging, supportive, and positive classroom environment where they can do their best learning. My students are so excited to use their new seating, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities you are helping provide for them each day. 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