{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kennelly Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1525991,"projectId":9520157,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping to supply disinfecting wipes, hand wipes and tissues for our classroom. It is very much appreciated. The children are often absent due to sicknesses and this has helped us keep those germs away. The students use the hand wipes after they have completed an art project as well. I appreciate your support in keeping our students healthy. Often times, they get the sniffles and hate to use the stiff paper towels that the school supplies. As you know, tissues can get expensive so it helps me out by having them supplied by generous people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1758202841730,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-our-attendance/9520157/","projectTitle":"Help with our attendance!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1525991"},{"teacherId":1525991,"projectId":9418369,"letterContent":"The snacks that you have provided have greatly helped my students! They are very motivated by food and they have been earning these snacks by working cooperatively with their teams. They are also allowed to take a snack when they go above and beyond to help someone in need. This has made a great impact to the learning and the atmosphere in our classroom and your help with it has been very much appreciated. I can't thank you enough! The students know that the snacks have been donated and they too appreciate the support!","fullyFundedDate":1752671683176,"projectUrl":"project/will-work-for-snacks/9418369/","projectTitle":"Will Work for Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1525991"},{"teacherId":6640817,"projectId":9668647,"letterContent":"This package has truly helped my students during our play based learning time. Students come in, excited to start play based learning with their new materials. They use materials to practice their letters and sounds, build words, count and use play to learn about our units of study. \r\n\r\nCurrently, we are learning about farms and the seasons and weather. Students use the farm animals set and sensory bins to act out hat we have learned about and solidify their knowledge. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1757583320522,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-minds-learning-throug/9668647/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Minds: Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laurito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6640817_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x252,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565637489778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6640817"},{"teacherId":7063950,"projectId":9739054,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donations to fund my project. Everything is being used and my students were very excited to unpack the boxes.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students love the playdough tools, especially the rolling pins. Now each student has one of their own and I can sort materials into the snack bags. The treasure chest was also a big hit along with the light up rings. The students love to see what is added to the chest every week for prizes that they can earn. The name badges are used daily to get them through the lunch line at a quick pace so they have ample time to eat.\r\n\r\nFirst grade is using the plastic sleeve to learn new sight words every week. The sleeve allow me to use less paper. They love the dinosaurs and enjoy pretending that they can talk to one another. It has been a great way to promote positive interactions between classmates. \r\n\r\nSecond graders love our new alien word flash cards and they are timing one another to see how fast they can read the stack. The apple tree is used to display kind words used and positive shout outs. The human body poster reinforces the vocabulary they are using in their reading program.","fullyFundedDate":1762827148907,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-the-future/9739054/","projectTitle":"Shaping the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piskorski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7063950"},{"teacherId":9457281,"projectId":9524772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my first grade class at Kennelly School. My students love to play with the magnetic blocks during recess. My students also use the kinetic blocks during breaks in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate the donation of the Clorox wipes to my classroom. I use the wipes daily to help sanitize the tables so the classroom is ready for the students the next day.\r\n\r\nThe students in my class have enjoyed eating the delicious snacks that were donated by Kleenex the students love the cookies and Welches gummy's. I really appreciate all of your thoughtfulness and kindness. The students in my class are grateful for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1755976428346,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year/9524772/","projectTitle":"A New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457281"},{"teacherId":6964470,"projectId":9489442,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful resources you provided — the weighted stuffed animals, cleaning supplies, and sensory learning activities. My students are absolutely loving them! These items have created such a positive impact in our classroom, giving students an opportunity to learn while also meeting their sensory needs.\r\n\r\nThe weighted animals bring comfort and focus, the sensory materials make learning hands-on and engaging, and the cleaning supplies help us maintain a welcoming, safe space for everyone. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our daily routines and in the success of each child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support — it means so much to both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757824778556,"projectUrl":"project/special-learning-tools-for-special-learn/9489442/","projectTitle":"Special Learning Tools for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barenbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6964470_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753521275721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6964470"},{"teacherId":9459056,"projectId":9245995,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your generous contributions to our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour donation is an investment in our students' futures. Middle school is such a critical time in a child's education, where curiosity blossoms and foundational skills take root.\r\n\r\nMy students are English language learners, and having access to quality Spanish chapter books supports their literacy development in both languages. This bilingual approach strengthens their confidence and academic skills, helping them excel across subjects. Your support has enabled us to create a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment where all students feel valued and empowered.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and commitment to education!","fullyFundedDate":1744217269905,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-bilingual-library/9245995/","projectTitle":"Building a Bilingual Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaydosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9459056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707318644482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9459056"},{"teacherId":6075195,"projectId":9323880,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support. Thanks to you, my students were able to start the year with the supplies they need to feel confident and prepared—folders, notebooks, pencil pouches, pencils, and even dry erase markers.\r\n\r\nIt has been such a joy to see how excited they are to use these materials during our math and reading lessons. These tools may seem simple, but they are helping my students stay organized, engaged, and eager to learn. Watching their faces light up as they dive into their work has been a true gift.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. You have not only provided supplies, but you have also shown my students that there are people who believe in their potential and care about their education. For that, I am truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1746715938439,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go-welcome-to-the-new-schoo/9323880/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Go! Welcome to the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6075195_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720478851709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6075195"},{"teacherId":9457281,"projectId":9049473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my first grade classroom in Hartford. My students are very excited about their new headphones. Our old headphones were broken and very worn out. The students are so excited to use their new headphones during their math and reading computer classes.\r\nMy students are also so happy to have new crayons for the classroom. They are excited to use them for art projects. They were ecstatic to bring their own box of crayons home for homework. \r\nThank you again for your generosity. You definitely brightened the day of my first grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1737574607318,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-up-our-classroom/9049473/","projectTitle":"Brighten Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457281"},{"teacherId":1525991,"projectId":8679845,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for funding this project! My students were in need of headphones and this has helped them so much during their test taking and independent computer time. They are able to concentrate on their work by blocking out the sounds around them. We are so appreciative that complete strangers cared enough for us to help fund them. These headphones won't just help this year, but will be used in the years ahead. \r\n The students faces when I handed them their own headphones was such a joy to see. Most of my students come from low income homes where buying technology like this is difficult. 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