{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Townsend Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10030607,"projectId":9840170,"letterContent":"My second graders sure are soaring to new heights with all of the books that were donated to my classroom this year. Every week students trade in and out two books from our newly updated classroom library. This routine has surely inspired many of my students to try out new books and look forward to reading each week! I can confidently say that my library is now equip with a variety of genres and fascinating new characters. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, students are enjoying our new book bench. It's the perfect place to cozy up with a book and stuffed animal and enjoy with a fellow classmate. The storage at the bottom of the bench makes classroom materials accessible and easy to clean up for future reference. We can't wait to continue to use all of these materials for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1760838853866,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-second-grade-readers/9840170/","projectTitle":"Soaring Second Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Convertito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10030607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760807326792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10030607"},{"teacherId":10314394,"projectId":9834530,"letterContent":"I was absolutely thrilled when the YOTO player package arrived. The students were in awe to see the materials that they would get a chance to use. When I showed the stories they will be able to listen to, huge smiles stretched across their faces. I did a mini lesson on how we will implement the listening centers and they were so quiet so that they would not miss any instructions.\r\nSince February is \"I Love to Read\" Month my hope is to begin using these listening players for independent centers and during morning arrival. I want students to absolutely love reading and to find a genre or series of books that just pull them in. Since I was able to get a variety of YOTO cards that include fiction and non-fiction stories I feel that this will be possible. I truly believe that once students find stories that hook them they will be destined to be life long readers. \r\nThank you for adding this resource to my classroom and for helping hundreds of first graders learn to love reading in the next several years. I truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760795433234,"projectUrl":"project/listening-stations-falling-in-love-with/9834530/","projectTitle":"Listening Stations: Falling in Love with Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314394"},{"teacherId":10318572,"projectId":9842662,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using hands-on literacy materials every day to build early reading skills. We've been working on letter sounds, blending, and simple word building using the new phonics tools and manipulatives. One of my favorite moments was watching students use letter tiles to sound out words together—students who were previously hesitant are now eager to participate and try on their own.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and curious. They couldn't wait to touch, explore, and use them. The visual and hands-on nature of the resources helped students feel more confident and made learning feel fun instead of intimidating. Several students proudly said they felt like \"real readers\" for the first time.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building on these skills by practicing blending sounds into words, reading simple sentences, and applying what they've learned during guided reading and small-group instruction. These resources will continue to support students as they grow into more confident readers and writers. Your support is helping lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading—thank you for making such a meaningful difference in my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760907463835,"projectUrl":"project/grant-supports-hands-on-language-materia/9842662/","projectTitle":"Grant Supports Hands-on Language Materials for Kindergarten English Learners’ Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10318572"},{"teacherId":10318758,"projectId":9842825,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of instructional supplies that will make a meaningful difference for our students participating in MTSS groups. Your support directly enhances our ability to provide targeted, high-quality instruction and ensures that students receive the tools they need to grow with confidence and success.\r\n\r\nThe leveled readers for first through fifth grade allow us to meet students exactly where they are and support their reading development in a purposeful and engaging way. In addition, the individual cases with letter magnets and the interactive whiteboard provide hands-on, interactive learning opportunities that strengthen foundational skills and keep students actively involved in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your generosity helps create a learning environment where all students can build skills, make progress, and feel supported every step of the way. We truly appreciate your partnership in helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760894950419,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-students-in-mtss/9842825/","projectTitle":"Supporting our Students in MTSS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ojo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10318758"},{"teacherId":10313269,"projectId":9831852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"With this project, my students will read and retell stories in Spanish using the theater stage and illustrated story cards.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are gaining meaningful opportunities to strengthen their Spanish literacy skills through storytelling, oral language, and creativity. As we began creating our first story, students showed incredible eagerness. They were excited to share ideas, illustrate scenes, and practice retelling the story in Spanish.\r\n\r\nStudents have demonstrated increased confidence in using Spanish academically, actively participating in discussions, collaborating with peers, and applying language skills in authentic contexts. The project has also supported the development of broader competencies such as creativity, sequencing, and public speaking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping bring reading to life in our classroom and building confidence in our young bilingual learners. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760796767287,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-theater-story/9831852/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Theater: Storytelling in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. 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The boards also help encourage participation from every student because they are a \"special\" tool used only during these small group sessions.\r\n\r\nThe new globe and rolling podium have made teaching more efficient and interactive. The globe helps bring our social studies lessons to life, enabling students to better connect with the material being taught. It is difficult to understand the size and structure of the Earth by looking at a flat map on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper! And the podium has allowed me to move freely and connect with students throughout the classroom while keeping my keyboard, mouse, and teaching materials close at hand. \r\n\r\nYour support has already made a lasting impact on our learning environment, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for your investment in their education. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and the power of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1760377141954,"projectUrl":"project/learning-takes-a-miraculous-journey/9823106/","projectTitle":"Learning Takes a Miraculous Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1786162_orig.png?crop=147,147,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760366723646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1786162"},{"teacherId":10260917,"projectId":9823022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Reading Across Cultures: Bilingual Books for Bright Minds. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in my Spanish RA classroom, and I am truly grateful for your commitment to literacy and cultural learning.\r\n\r\nThe bilingual books you provided introduce students to far more than vocabulary. Through these texts, students are developing early literacy skills such as comprehension, making connections, and understanding story structure, while also being exposed to cultural perspectives and language patterns in Spanish. These books help students see reading not just as decoding words, but as a way to explore ideas, emotions, and cultures.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is an interactive and flexible experience. Students engage with books during whole-group read-alouds, small-group activities, and independent reading time. I also created a quiet corner where students can choose a book and read at their own pace. This space has become especially valuable for students who need a calm environment to focus and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nOne of my main goals is to instill a love for the Spanish language—particularly in students who are not part of the Spanish immersion program and may initially feel intimidated by learning a new language. The bilingual books have helped lower that barrier. Seeing familiar ideas presented in both languages builds confidence and curiosity, making Spanish feel accessible and exciting.\r\n\r\nInterestingly, the students who have benefited the most are those who often struggle with focus. Having these engaging, visually rich books available in the quiet corner has been a great success. These students are choosing to read, staying engaged longer, and developing a positive relationship with books and language.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for supporting bilingual literacy. 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