{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce","outOfStateSupporters":64.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8626823,"projectId":9580887,"letterContent":"With the support of your generosity through DonorsChoose, our students now have access to resources that are transforming their learning experience. Your donation has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom by increasing student engagement, excitement, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials such as inspirational messages and dim lighting, students are sent to the Culture Suite are able to participate more actively in lessons, collaborate with classmates, and explore concepts in hands-on and meaningful ways. Many students who were once hesitant are now more motivated, eager and return back to class. The resources you provided are helping create a positive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your kindness has shown our students that people outside of their community care about their education and future. That encouragement is powerful and inspiring.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students. Your generosity is making a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1766067050596,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-bright-futures-learning-spa/9580887/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Bright Futures: Learning Space for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626823"},{"teacherId":5440456,"projectId":10151420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in our scholars! Your generosity helps create meaningful learning experiences, provides resources that spark curiosity, and gives our students opportunities they may not otherwise have. Because of your kindness, our classroom can continue to grow, explore, and dream bigger. We truly appreciate your support and the impact you are making in the lives of our students. 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We truly appreciate your support and the impact you are making in the lives of our students. Thank you for believing in education and in our future leaders! 💙We appreciate you more than you know","fullyFundedDate":1778028632291,"projectUrl":"project/resourceful-resources/10215007/","projectTitle":"Resourceful Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5440456_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528382878947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rcooper"},{"teacherId":901797,"projectId":10122849,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for providing our girls with these amazing Touchland products. They were genuinely excited to receive such high-quality items they could call their own. I often see them proudly using their sanitizers, and many have shared how much they love the body mist scents.\r\n\r\nTeaching young girls about proper hygiene is most effective when they have the tools to practice it. At this stage, with so many changes happening, it can feel overwhelming to learn how to care for their bodies. These products make that learning process empowering and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact, by helping our girls feel confident, clean, and proud of taking care of themselves. 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These materials have supported hands-on learning experiences across all subjects, allowing students to draw, color, and create as a way to deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nI have seen a noticeable increase in student engagement, confidence, and independence during both whole group and center activities. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now eager to share their work and take pride in their creations. These supplies have also helped me better differentiate instruction by providing multiple ways for students to demonstrate their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has created a joyful and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels successful and valued. Your generosity has helped bring learning to life for my students, and I am truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770215787772,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-learning-art-supplies-for/9965926/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Learning: Art Supplies for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7025505_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x101,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618680124569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7025505"},{"teacherId":8626826,"projectId":10136563,"letterContent":"Your donation made an immediate impact on our classroom. We used the new resources during our \"Rock and Roll Monday\" activity, where students explored music, movement, and self‑expression. When they first saw the materials—and learned they would receive chips at the end—they were thrilled. Their excitement set a positive tone for the entire lesson.\r\nStudents listened to a variety of songs, discussed how the music made them feel, and then expressed those feelings through dance. The activity encouraged creativity, confidence, and collaboration. The chips provided a fun incentive and a way to celebrate their participation.\r\nMoving forward, students will be using what they learned to begin a small project on rhythm and musical patterns. They'll be creating simple beats and reflecting on how music influences mood and behavior.\r\nThank you for helping create such an engaging and uplifting experience","fullyFundedDate":1774963878678,"projectUrl":"project/sips-snacks-and-smiles-year-end-celeb/10136563/","projectTitle":"Sips, Snacks, and Smiles: Year-End Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gillespie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8626826_orig.jpg?crop=1960,1960,x185,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749321926028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8626826"},{"teacherId":5440456,"projectId":9962800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and support. Because of your kindness, our class was able to have an amazing experience using instant cameras and creating photo keychains. This project meant a lot to us and gave us the chance to be creative, work together, and make lasting memories.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped make learning more fun and meaningful, and we truly appreciate the opportunity you gave us. It's not just about the materials—it's about the experience and the joy it brought to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your generosity and for believing in our learning. Thank you for making a difference and helping us create something special that we will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1772654161429,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-art-through-instant-photograph/9962800/","projectTitle":"Exploring Art Through Instant Photography","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5440456_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528382878947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rcooper"},{"teacherId":901797,"projectId":9908838,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with all of these delicious snacks! The children and families were so excited to receive everything. Many of the children speak of going home and eating their snacks they received from school, which warms my heart. They know that the school is more than just a place to learn, but also receive love, comfort, security and nourishment. Projects like these make the children light up, especially knowing they get a pack of snacks they get to keep for themselves. Thank you for providing nourishment and joy to my students and families!","fullyFundedDate":1769180629798,"projectUrl":"project/snack-and-learn/9908838/","projectTitle":"Snack and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp901797_orig.jpg?crop=791,791,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575956167314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominiquefoster"},{"teacherId":901797,"projectId":9903166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! These resources truly blessed my students and families! Every single day, you'll see one of the boys in their sonic hoodie, and girls absolutely love their teal ones. The coats are so cute and have kept them extremely warm during the winter months. The snacks and cozy blankets were a big hit and the hat sets fit perfectly on their little heads. I am so appreciative of resources such as these, because it makes sure every child has their basic needs met. You have blessed us tremendously and we are firever grateful for you generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1769180631385,"projectUrl":"project/its-cold-outside/9903166/","projectTitle":"It's Cold Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp901797_orig.jpg?crop=791,791,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575956167314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominiquefoster"},{"teacherId":901797,"projectId":9969787,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying us with all of these needed glues for our classroom. The hot glue gun and glue sticks have been such a lifesaver when helping the children complete projects and creations. For years, I used to buy the heavy duty glue sticks out of pocket, so it has truly been a blessing to now get them supplied through generous donors like you. We also can now refill the Elmer's glue containers since receiving the large tub of glue. Supplies such as these make all the difference and we cannot thank you enough for supporting us","fullyFundedDate":1769180634056,"projectUrl":"project/icky-sticky-ooey-gluey/9969787/","projectTitle":"Icky, Sticky, Ooey, Gluey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp901797_orig.jpg?crop=791,791,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575956167314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominiquefoster"},{"teacherId":901797,"projectId":9903087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you supplying every one of my students with their very own ipad and tech supplies. It has made all the difference when assigning home activities on Education.com. The parents were so appreciative and were blown away at all of the resources being sent home. I sometimes just sit back and reflect on all of the amazing learning experiences the students get to engage in, thanks to supporters like you. We are forever grateful for how you have impacted their learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1769180631990,"projectUrl":"project/an-ipad-just-for-me/9903087/","projectTitle":"An iPad Just For Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp901797_orig.jpg?crop=791,791,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575956167314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominiquefoster"},{"teacherId":9875379,"projectId":9960694,"letterContent":"First, please accept my sincere apology for the delay in sending this thank you message. I wanted to be able to fully implement the materials and capture my students enjoying them, and I had to wait for the weather to improve so they could safely use the scooters outdoors.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of 10 scooters, helmets, and a JBL speaker for our classroom. These resources have truly transformed our outdoor playtime into an exciting, active, and engaging experience for my students.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the scooters daily during outdoor recess and structured playtime. One special moment that stood out was watching students take turns riding, encouraging one another, and building confidence as they learned how to balance and move safely. The addition of the speaker has also made a big difference—we often play music while the students ride, which adds joy and energy to the experience and helps create a fun, community-centered environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the scooters and helmets, their excitement was immediate and unforgettable. They were eager to try them out, asking questions and cheering each other on. Even students who were initially hesitant quickly became more comfortable with encouragement and practice. It has been amazing to see their confidence grow each day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating the scooters into both free play and structured activities. We are also using this opportunity to teach important skills such as taking turns, following safety rules, and building coordination and gross motor development. Additionally, we will integrate music and movement activities using the speaker to further support physical development and social interaction.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to enriching outdoor experiences that support both their physical development and social-emotional growth. 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