{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lombardy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6702523,"projectId":9824388,"letterContent":"My second grade students were beyond excited when our new literacy materials arrived. The moment the boxes were opened, the room buzzed with curiosity and joy—students eagerly flipping through books, pointing out colorful illustrations, and asking when they could start using them. It was such a powerful moment to see how motivated they were just by having fresh, engaging resources in their hands. Their enthusiasm instantly carried over into our lessons and set a positive tone for our literacy block.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the materials to great use in both whole-group and small-group instruction. Students have been using the new texts during guided reading to practice decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills, while others are using them for partner reading and independent reading time. One especially meaningful moment was watching a reluctant reader proudly share a page they had just read aloud with confidence—something that wouldn't have happened without texts that truly matched their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, students are now taking the next steps in a reading comprehension project where they are identifying key details, making predictions, and responding to texts through writing and discussion. These resources are helping students build stronger literacy skills while also fostering a love of reading. Your generosity has truly made a difference, and our classroom is filled with excitement, growth, and a renewed passion for learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760410432681,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-scholars/9824388/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6702523"},{"teacherId":10310635,"projectId":9823983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and investment in our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to more high-quality, high-interest books and the organizational materials that have transformed our learning space. Seeing my student's excitement as our packages arived, and they explored the new books and took ownership of their materials was incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe new books have sparked a noticeable increase in student engagement and motivation. Students are more eager to read, are choosing books independently, and are spending more time immersed in stories that reflect their interests and abilities. The organizational items have also made a big difference by helping create a calm, structured environment where students can easily find materials, stay focused, and take responsibility for their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a lasting impact on both our classroom community and our daily learning routines. Thank you for believing in my students and helping to create a space where they feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn each day. We are truly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1760392718478,"projectUrl":"project/building-independent-reading-skills-one/9823983/","projectTitle":"Building Independent Reading Skills One Student at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310635"},{"teacherId":2825460,"projectId":9841518,"letterContent":"Students have been using the new reading resources during independent work time, and they've quickly become a favorite part of our day. The games are especially popular—students ask for them daily and are eager to dive in as soon as independent work begins. One memorable moment was watching students collaborate naturally, explaining rules to one another and practicing skills without prompting. The resources have helped turn independent practice into an engaging, student-driven experience.\r\n\r\nWhen students were first introduced to the materials, their excitement was immediate. They were curious, hands-on, and couldn't wait to explore how everything worked. The tactile nature of the activities really stood out to them, and it was clear that learning felt more like play. This hands-on approach has helped students stay focused longer and engage with reading skills in new and fun ways.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, these resources are now an ongoing part of our classroom routine. Our next steps include continuing to use the materials to strengthen reading skills during independent and small-group work, while gradually increasing the level of challenge. Students will apply what they've practiced through games to more complex reading tasks, helping build confidence, independence, and a love of learning that will carry into future lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1760885580523,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-centers/9841518/","projectTitle":"Literacy Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2825460"},{"teacherId":2563013,"projectId":9817668,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your support! These incredible resources have enhanced our daily curriculum. I use them everyday during our reading and math small group rotations. \r\n\r\nFor example, my students were struggling with decimal operations and we used the play money to \"dine out at a restaurant\" choosing items off the menu and paying in cash, making change and tipping 20% gratuity.\r\n\r\nThe book titled \"One Word for Kids\" opened up a conversation for goal setting in the New Year. Also, the flower pillows enhanced our flexible seating areas ; ) Thank you so much for making these resources available to my class!","fullyFundedDate":1760314993314,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-lovers/9817668/","projectTitle":"Literacy Lovers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2563013_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715381889843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmorgan83"},{"teacherId":8045705,"projectId":9825341,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding books for my classroom that will help me better integrate science and social studies topics into my ELA block as well as provide mentor texts for writing. This grant was very helpful and the materials are being used in the classroom with the students and they are providing gateways to learning through books and text. This keeps me from having to rely on the SMARTboard to show other teachers reading the books that I am now able to read to the children myself. The experiences are better for all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1760419097952,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-literacy/9825341/","projectTitle":"Increasing Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ciecko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045705_orig.jpg?crop=618,618,x2110,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684758936549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045705"},{"teacherId":8908119,"projectId":9839540,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered space! The flexible seating options you helped provide—floor seats, chair bands, and wobble feet—have made a world of difference for my students.\r\n\r\nMy kids absolutely love them! The new seating gives students the freedom to choose where and how they learn best. Some prefer the cozy floor seats for reading or small-group work, while others use the wobble feet and chair bands to help stay focused during lessons. For many of my students with sensory needs or extra energy, these tools have been game-changers in helping them stay calm, regulated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical comfort, these additions have made our classroom feel more welcoming and inclusive. It's now a space where all students—no matter their learning style—can feel at home. Seeing their excitement and increased engagement has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact, not just on this year's group, but on many classes to come. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where everyone can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1760841945515,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-tales-to-help-us-grow/9839540/","projectTitle":"Tools and Tales to Help Us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8908119_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740308838318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8908119"},{"teacherId":2272601,"projectId":9835567,"letterContent":"I can't began to express my gratitude for your generous donations to buy materials for my classroom. Feeling supported is something that I can't say thank you enough for! The chair pockets and books are such wonderful and helpful additions to my classroom. My students are able to stay organized and find their materials with great ease. The chair pockets are helping teach my students the importance of organization and how to manage materials for five different subjects. This is the first step in preparing them for middle school and 7 or 8 classes! My students have devoured the books that we ordered. The girls have enjoyed reading about heroic girls surviving natural disasters and historical events. They can't get enough of the Girls Survive series! Giving students the opportunity to read about strong females in history is wonderful. \r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760801059446,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-and-reading/9835567/","projectTitle":"Rocking and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2272601"},{"teacherId":7649591,"projectId":9826197,"letterContent":"My Kindergarten Students are absolutely loving the storytelling kits that were provided by this grant. They have been listening to rich stories and then spending lots of time retelling and acting out the stories. In some cases, they are even developing their own new twists on the classic tales! One student in particular, created a new book of his own based on one of the stories that we read and retold in the classroom. This inspired other students in the class to make their own books with their own spin on what they'd read. \r\n When we first received the box of materials, the kids were over the moon excited to see all the kits. It was like Christmas came early to our classroom! The flannel board materials and storytelling kits were organized into an individual library of boxes that the students can choose. As we read new literature, another storytelling kit gets added to the library. The students have learned to organize, store and choose from a variety of kits. They spend time daily being able to choose from the kits in the library center and it is a wildly popular area of the classroom.\r\n Now that my students have started to learn to write independently, we will be using the kits to expand our writing and to foster creativity and choice at our classroom writing center. I am very excited to see what lies ahead for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760478096662,"projectUrl":"project/stories-come-alive/9826197/","projectTitle":"Stories Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649591_orig.jpg?crop=1622,1622,x1280,y473&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760389914696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649591"},{"teacherId":6733188,"projectId":9837453,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the vocabulary cards, books, and penvcils. They are already using them during reading, writing, and small-group lessons, and I can see how much more confident they feel when they have visuals and texts they can connect to. These resources are helping my students build language, expand their vocabulary, and engage more deeply in learning each day. The Dog Man books are visual and hilarious. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making such a meaningful difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760828722128,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-language-learning-for-multiling/9837453/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Language Learning for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6733188"},{"teacherId":7685398,"projectId":9818192,"letterContent":"At times, school can seem boring for students. It is our job as teachers to make learning more engaging and fun for all students. This is my 16th year teaching, and things are constantly changing, and sometimes it is hard to keep up! These resources have provided my class with something new! \r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources during our reading centers, and students have been having so much fun! Students have been using the nonfiction reading cards in small groups with peers. They read the information and then answer the questions on the card using whiteboard markers. Then they check each other's work. They have made it a fun game, and all of my students love it when they have this center. We use the vocabulary cards in small groups, which also keeps students engaged. I look forward to continuing to use these resources with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760372186118,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-project/9818192/","projectTitle":"Literacy Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Laughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7685398_orig.jpg?crop=324,324,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607576239326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7685398"},{"teacherId":6472019,"projectId":9836394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom materials. These resources are already enriching literacy in our 4th grade classroom by engaging students in meaningful reading experiences while also deepening their understanding of science content. Through reading, discussing, and exploring these materials, students are building strong literacy skills and learning to think like scientists. Your support is making a lasting impact on both their curiosity and their confidence as learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760812683463,"projectUrl":"project/science-through-reading/9836394/","projectTitle":"Science through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6472019"},{"teacherId":8908119,"projectId":9338833,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered space! The flexible seating options you helped provide—floor seats, chair bands, and wobble feet—have made a world of difference for my students.\r\n\r\nMy kids absolutely love them! The new seating gives students the freedom to choose where and how they learn best. Some prefer the cozy floor seats for reading or small-group work, while others use the wobble feet and chair bands to help stay focused during lessons. For many of my students with sensory needs or extra energy, these tools have been game-changers in helping them stay calm, regulated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical comfort, these additions have made our classroom feel more welcoming and inclusive. It's now a space where all students—no matter their learning style—can feel at home. Seeing their excitement and increased engagement has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact, not just on this year's group, but on many classes to come. 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