{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Amidon - Bowen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8953995,"projectId":9515330,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous financial support, our school has been able to bring the Kindness, Compassion, and Anti-Bullying Initiative to life in a meaningful way. Your contribution allowed us to acquire books, posters, and interactive materials that are actively used to help students learn empathy, practice positive behavior, and understand the importance of treating others with respect.\r\n\r\nThese resources are incorporated into small groups and school-wide activities—supporting students as they build social-emotional skills, resolve conflicts peacefully, and foster a culture of kindness.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly shaped a kinder, more nurturing school community where every child feels seen, valued, and supported. Thank you for investing in a brighter, kinder future for our students and making a lasting difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1755965920895,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-and-kindness/9515330/","projectTitle":"Compassion and Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodard, Social Worker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953995"},{"teacherId":4059597,"projectId":9687319,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now stocked with healthy, reliable snacks that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' day-to-day learning. Because of you, students who arrive hungry, have long stretches between meals, or simply need a little boost to stay focused now have what they need to stay energized and engaged.\r\n\r\nSince the snacks arrived, I've seen students show improved concentration, stronger stamina during lessons, and a noticeable increase in positive classroom behavior. Instead of worrying about hunger, they're able to put their full attention toward reading, math, discussions, and collaborative work. For some of my students, these snacks are more than a treat—they are truly a lifeline that helps them feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people out there who believe in them and want to see them succeed. That message matters just as much as the snacks themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students. You've helped create a classroom where every child has what they need to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1758840703927,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-learners-healthy-snacks-f/9687319/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Learners: Healthy Snacks for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4059597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535665449827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bencherki"},{"teacherId":308162,"projectId":9694105,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our classroom art supplies! It has been wonderful having these resources available to support our connections to both science and artists. The students have especially enjoyed exploring the printing process with stencils and making texture rubbings inspired by natural objects around them.\r\n\r\nIt's exciting to know we will be able to use these materials for many years to come. I've also loved watching students problem-solve and find creative solutions when the process feels challenging.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this incredible opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1758222189445,"projectUrl":"project/rubbing-supplies-for-everyone/9694105/","projectTitle":"Rubbing Supplies for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp308162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514247657548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greta-schorn"},{"teacherId":308162,"projectId":9672271,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our classroom art supplies! It has been amazing having these resources in the room to connect to many science and artist. The students have enjoyed exploring the printing process with stencils and making connections to texture rubbings from the natural things around them. It is exciting to know we will be able to use these years for many years. Plus watching the kids problem solve how to make this process easier when they feel frustrated with it. Thank you again for the opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1757557278534,"projectUrl":"project/create-me-a-rubbing/9672271/","projectTitle":"Create Me A Rubbing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp308162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514247657548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greta-schorn"},{"teacherId":308162,"projectId":9634965,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the supplies for our classroom pets. They are such as important part of our classroom and bring so much joy to my students. Having an animal in the room helps connect students to many fun projects. They have also learned how important it is to take care of a pet and be respectful of their environment. It has helped teach responsibility and care to so many kiddos in the classroom. Thank you so much for your support and helping fund such an important thing for our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757533367669,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pet-inspires-careers-as-vets/9634965/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pet Inspires Careers as Vets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp308162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514247657548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greta-schorn"},{"teacherId":8953995,"projectId":9476181,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our Creating a Comfortable Zone for Counseling project. I have updated my office into a warm and welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to open up. This space now includes comfortable seating, sensory tools, and creative materials that support emotional expression and meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nHow we are using the new resources:\r\nStudents are using the sensory tools to regulate their emotions during sessions, and art materials have become a powerful way for them to express feelings when words are difficult. One memorable moment was when a student created a \"feelings map,\" which helped them open up about worries they hadn't shared before. The small fish tank is definitely the favorite item—students often take a moment to quietly watch the fish as a calming strategy before beginning their session.\r\n\r\nHow students reacted:\r\nStudents lit up when they first saw the updated space, sharing comments like, \"It feels peaceful in here!\" and \"Can we stay longer?\" Even one of our staff members described the new room as \"a whole vibe.\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a comfortable space—a place where students can breathe, reflect, and grow. Thank you for helping us build a space that nurtures emotional well-being and strengthens our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1754099756645,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-zone-for-counseli/9476181/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable Zone for Counseling","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodard, Social Worker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953995"},{"teacherId":8953995,"projectId":9173623,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to our perfect attendance school project. Your support has had a significant impact on our students' engagement and motivation. With your help, we organized various celebrations, including attendance wars where grade levels competed for the highest attendance rates. \r\n\r\nWe also held monthly perfect attendance celebrations and special events during \"Everyday in May,\" fostering a sense of community and encouraging students to prioritize their attendance. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to our students and the positive changes your donations have facilitated. Thank you once again for making a difference! Sincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1745007420324,"projectUrl":"project/present-proud-attendance-rewards-init/9173623/","projectTitle":"Present & Proud: Attendance Rewards Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Woodard, Social Worker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953995"},{"teacherId":4059597,"projectId":7973926,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K classroom is now filled with exciting STEM materials that spark curiosity and discovery every single day. The magnetic and non-magnetic building sets have given my students the chance to experiment, problem-solve, and collaborate in ways that make learning come alive.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my diverse group of learners explore early math and science concepts while also building creativity, confidence, and teamwork skills. Most importantly, our students see themselves as young scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers—and that sense of pride and possibility is a gift your generosity made possible.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our little learners and their big future.","fullyFundedDate":1701114588750,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-engineers-big-dreams-pre-k-stem-e/7973926/","projectTitle":"Tiny Engineers, Big Dreams: Pre-K STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4059597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535665449827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bencherki"},{"teacherId":9971430,"projectId":9181045,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting me and my students during this school year. Your donations really helped to ensure that the students were able to complete their assignments in a timely fashion. It also helped to ensure that our classroom remained germ free. The new technology allowed my students to enjoy Teach Town on their own time without having to wait too long for their turn or worry about the wifi not working.\r\nTechnology plays a huge role in our everyday school schedule because we use it to access the curriculum and incorporate it in our morning meeting and brain breaks. Again we appreciate each and everyone of you for your support during this time.","fullyFundedDate":1746790798026,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learners-with-unique-powers/9181045/","projectTitle":"Creative Learners with Unique Powers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pickett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971430"},{"teacherId":308162,"projectId":9206420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my students Model Magic for their 3-D scuplture projects. They have been so excited to create their own clay cups. They have been learning new techniques and ways to use model magic. They have learned how to make pinch pots and coils. Watching them figure out how to create interesting handles for their cups and using different clay tools to make prints into the model magic has been very wonderful. They have also learned so much having this materials. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742917952914,"projectUrl":"project/look-i-can-make-art-3-d/9206420/","projectTitle":"Look, I can make Art 3-D!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp308162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514247657548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greta-schorn"},{"teacherId":308162,"projectId":9129040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my students Model Magic for their 3-D scuplture projects. They have been so excited to create their own clay cups. They have been learning new techniques and ways to use model magic. They have learned how to make pinch pots and coils. Watching them figure out how to create interesting handles for their cups and using different clay tools to make prints into the model magic has been very wonderful. They have also learned so much having this materials. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742921272190,"projectUrl":"project/clay-skills/9129040/","projectTitle":"Clay Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp308162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514247657548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greta-schorn"},{"teacherId":308162,"projectId":9174528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom pets supplies. 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