{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emalea Warner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1024342,"projectId":9838218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing new literacy materials for our classroom. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our learning environment, giving students access to high-quality tools that strengthen their reading skills and build their confidence as young readers.\r\n\r\nThe students were truly excited to explore the new materials. Their faces lit up as they opened the resources, eagerly diving into activities that made reading more engaging and enjoyable. Your generosity has not only enriched our literacy instruction but has also inspired a renewed enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' success. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping us create a classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760825522961,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-launch/9838218/","projectTitle":"Literacy Launch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1024342"},{"teacherId":10044358,"projectId":9380902,"letterContent":"The gifts received by our 3–5 grade students had a meaningful and measurable impact on both motivation and reading engagement. With over 100 students participating, the excitement surrounding the incentives encouraged consistent reading habits and a positive attitude toward literacy. Seeing the rewards they could earn helped students set clear goals and stay focused, turning reading into something they looked forward to rather than a task they had to complete.\r\n\r\nAs a result of this motivation, individual students read an average of 20 or more books, demonstrating a significant increase in reading volume and stamina. This level of engagement not only strengthened reading skills such as comprehension and vocabulary, but also helped students build confidence as independent readers. Many students took pride in tracking their progress and celebrating their accomplishments alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nOverall, the gifts served as powerful tools to spark interest, reinforce effort, and create a culture of reading within the 3–5 grade levels. By connecting reading with positive reinforcement, students developed stronger reading habits that will continue to benefit them academically. The success of this initiative shows how thoughtful incentives can inspire students to challenge themselves and achieve meaningful literacy growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758816405068,"projectUrl":"project/reading-writes-your-future/9380902/","projectTitle":"READING: Writes Your FUTURE","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10044358_orig.png?crop=70,70,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748359401310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044358"},{"teacherId":8931235,"projectId":9122739,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of clipboards and Expo markers, my 4th grade special education students are participating in class more confidently than ever! These simple but powerful tools have made a huge difference in creating a low-anxiety learning environment where every student feels comfortable engaging and responding during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe individual whiteboards and markers allow students to practice skills, share answers, and take risks without the fear of making mistakes in front of peers. The clipboards are also being used during walk-around and center activities, giving students the flexibility to learn anywhere in the classroom and stay organized while they work.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped foster independence, focus, and active participation, key steps in helping my students grow academically and socially. These materials are making learning hands-on, inclusive, and fun every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1744033080296,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-special-education-clipboards/9122739/","projectTitle":"Supporting Special Education: Clipboards and Expo Markers for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Acker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673976750943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931235"},{"teacherId":8931235,"projectId":9059423,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of Dog Man books and other highly engaging reading materials, my 4th grade special education students are more excited about reading than ever before! These popular and current titles have captured their attention and motivated even the most reluctant readers to pick up a book and dive in.\r\n\r\nThe engaging stories and colorful illustrations help students strengthen important literacy skills like fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development all essential to meeting 4th grade reading standards and objectives. Students are eager to read independently and share their favorite parts with classmates, creating a positive and supportive reading community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly sparked a love of reading and helped my students see themselves as confident, capable readers. These books are making a lasting difference in their growth and enthusiasm for learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1742737498054,"projectUrl":"project/soon-to-be-a-real-motion-picture-dog/9059423/","projectTitle":"Soon to be a Real Motion Picture... 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These tools have helped my students strengthen their vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are growing steadily toward their reading benchmarks and developing the skills they need to be successful, motivated learners. You've helped create a more inclusive and engaging classroom environment where every child can learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1738956550379,"projectUrl":"project/turn-it-up/9066456/","projectTitle":"Turn It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Acker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673976750943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931235"},{"teacherId":8931235,"projectId":8990260,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of books, bookmarks, and reading materials, my 4th grade special education students are more excited than ever to read! The new resources have transformed our reading time into an engaging and meaningful experience for every learner.\r\n\r\nThe variety of books has allowed me to meet students right where they are from emerging readers gaining confidence with picture books to students tackling early chapter books. The bookmarks have helped them track their progress and take pride in how much they've accomplished, while the fresh reading materials have given us new ways to practice decoding, comprehension, and fluency skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are making steady progress toward their literacy benchmarks. They are reading more frequently, showing greater understanding during discussions, and developing a true love for books. Your generosity has made reading not only more accessible but also more joyful for every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738084657360,"projectUrl":"project/hold-on-a-seci-need-a-bookmarker/8990260/","projectTitle":"Hold on a Sec...I Need a Bookmarker","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Acker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931235_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673976750943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931235"},{"teacherId":8899961,"projectId":9580999,"letterContent":"The students in my classroom have benefited from practicing cursive handwriting in many ways. Cursive handwriting plays a vital role in developing students' fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and literacy abilities. Cursive writing helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and muscle memory, which supports overall writing fluency and legibility. Beyond physical skill, learning cursive enhances brain connections related to reading, spelling, and memory by engaging multiple areas of the brain simultaneously.\r\n\r\nCursive also promotes focus and discipline, encouraging students to slow down and think about their writing. Additionally, it has allowed my students to sign their names and express themselves with individuality and pride. In a digital age, maintaining cursive instruction ensures that students develop a well-rounded literacy foundation that blends tradition, creativity, and essential lifelong communication skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755725368654,"projectUrl":"project/handwriting-matters-lets-practice/9580999/","projectTitle":"Handwriting Matters! 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Since we had reached that point in the curriculum where we were plotting points, having the large grid paper came in handy. It made things easier on me, and the students were able to plot the points on their papers as I modeled it on the Post-it grid paper. We even noticed that the students who may have missed the lesson were able to follow what we did while viewing the grid paper anchor chart that we created. Great resource to have while teaching plotting points on a coordinate plane. \r\nThank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1736129242182,"projectUrl":"project/the-reality-of-math-being-fun-mathtast/9025546/","projectTitle":"The Reality of Math Being Fun - Mathtastic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newsome","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8899961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721006148580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8899961"},{"teacherId":9692809,"projectId":9029850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations toward critical thinking resources for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference, allowing us to bring in engaging tools such as logic puzzles, strategy games, and problem-solving activities that actively challenge and inspire students. These resources have not only made learning more fun and interactive but have also helped cultivate essential skills like reasoning, collaboration, and independent thought in ways that traditional materials could not.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity has been clearly visible in my students' growth. I've seen them become more confident in their ability to tackle complex problems, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in deeper discussions. These tools have encouraged them to think more creatively and approach challenges with a mindset of curiosity and resilience. Your contribution has truly enriched our learning environment, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities it has created for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746480920146,"projectUrl":"project/logically-and-critically-thinking/9029850/","projectTitle":"Logically and Critically Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692809_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725486287611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692809"},{"teacherId":8629509,"projectId":9147785,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library has become a calm and welcoming space where students can truly thrive. The new mindful relaxation areas and flexible seating have made a big difference in how students feel and learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were amazed. One said, \"It feels so peaceful in here now!\" They love having the option to choose where and how they sit whether it's on a soft cushion, wobble stool, or in a quiet corner to relax and read.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the space for \"Mindful Reading Circles,\" where students enjoy a quiet reading time followed by a short reflection. It's helped them stay focused, calm, and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use these mindful practices in more classroom projects and teach students how to carry these calming strategies into other areas of their day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746785800537,"projectUrl":"project/students-benefit-from-mindful-relaxation/9147785/","projectTitle":"Students Benefit From Mindful Relaxation Areas and Techniques","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8629509_orig.png?crop=803,803,x96,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660777389003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629509"},{"teacherId":8519331,"projectId":8755597,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the resources you provided for our classroom. Recently, we embarked on an exciting project centered around environmental science, using the new materials to create a mini-garden. The students were thrilled as they planted seeds, watched them sprout, and learned about the importance of sustainability. The hands-on experience allowed them to connect with the concepts we've been studying, like photosynthesis and ecosystems. Our classroom has transformed into a vibrant space filled with greenery, and the students can't stop talking about their plants!\r\nWhen the students first laid eyes on the new materials, their excitement was palpable. They expressed joy and curiosity, eagerly asking questions about how the tools worked. It was inspiring to see their faces light up as they realized they could actively engage in science beyond textbooks. This instant connection motivated them to dive deeper into their studies, fostering a sense of ownership over their learning environment.\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps will involve monitoring the growth of our plants and analyzing the effects of different variables, like light and water, on their development. We plan to keep a gardening journal to document our findings and reflect on our experiences. Additionally, we will integrate lessons on food sources and healthy eating. I'm excited to see how the students will take this knowledge and apply it to their lives. Thank you once again for your essential support, which has made such a positive impact on our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1732045647360,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-clean-classroom/8755597/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519331_orig.jpg?crop=2923,2923,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685559532402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519331"},{"teacherId":8629509,"projectId":9147752,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support! Because of your contributions, we were able to bring in a collection of Spanish-language books to our school library, and the impact on our Hispanic students has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThese books have done more than just fill our shelves; they've created a sense of belonging. Our Spanish-speaking students now walk into the library and see books that reflect their language, culture, and experiences. It has made them feel welcomed, valued, and understood.\r\n\r\nThe Spanish books have also helped ease the transition for students who are new to the country or still developing their English skills. They now have resources they can comfortably read and enjoy, which has encouraged a love for reading and helped them stay connected to their learning while building confidence.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786350331,"projectUrl":"project/hola-spanish-book-collections-for-my/9147752/","projectTitle":"Hola! 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