{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cedar Grove Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10046113,"projectId":9385479,"letterContent":"Our new Calming Room has become one of the most meaningful spaces in our school. Because of your generosity, my students now have a place to pause, breathe, and work through their emotions in healthy ways. The soft seating, tactile tools, and fidgets you helped provide have created a safe and welcoming environment where students can ground themselves when they feel overwhelmed. Instead of being sent out of class or receiving a referral, they now have the opportunity to reflect, reset, and return ready to learn — a change that has truly transformed the way we support emotional growth and regulation on campus.\r\n\r\nIn this space, students also explore self-awareness through books and quiet reflection. Many of our students have discovered stories that help them name their feelings and learn positive coping strategies, while others simply enjoy having a peaceful corner where reading feels like a calm escape. One student shared that the Calming Room is \"the only place I can take a breath and think before I mess up,\" which captures exactly what this space was meant to do — teach emotional literacy and self-regulation through experience, not just words.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see students use the tools you provided to make better choices for themselves. They grab a fidget to help focus, curl up in a beanbag to read for a few minutes, or talk through their feelings before returning to class. The Calming Room has become more than a project — it's a daily practice in empathy, patience, and self-control. Thank you for believing in the power of these small moments. You didn't just fund furniture and supplies — you helped create a culture of reflection and restoration that will continue to shape these students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1748816244373,"projectUrl":"project/promise-room-reset-and-shine/9385479/","projectTitle":"Promise Room: Reset and SHINE","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046113_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760662108216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046113"},{"teacherId":10006332,"projectId":9364646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our 4th grade classroom. Because of your kindness, my students will have the tools and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive this year. Your gift is more than just supplies—it represents encouragement, hope, and a belief in the potential of every child in our room.\r\nAlready, I've seen the excitement on my students' faces as they use the resources you've helped provide. These moments of joy and engagement are possible because of you. Please know that your support is making a real difference each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1747663018659,"projectUrl":"project/simple-supplies-powerful-purpose/9364646/","projectTitle":"Simple Supplies, Powerful Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10006332_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745893017832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006332"},{"teacherId":10062166,"projectId":9428923,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our school community has already begun to feel the positive impact of this project. When students first walked into the Media Center and saw the new decorations and our growing \"7 Habits Tree,\" their eyes lit up with excitement. They immediately began connecting the visuals to the leadership habits we've been practicing through the Leader in Me program. This transformation has made our leadership lessons tangible and memorable, giving students a space where learning feels alive.\r\n\r\nIn the Leader Lounge, our student leadership groups—Guys with Ties, Girls with Pearls, and School Safety Leaders—are ready to begin meeting with staff to brainstorm projects and ways to serve our school. The comfortable and welcoming environment has given them a sense of ownership and pride in their roles. Teachers have also used the space to collaborate and plan, which strengthens teamwork and directly benefits classroom instruction. Meanwhile, our Back-to-School celebration, made brighter by the decorations, welcomed families into an environment that felt joyful and united, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, we plan to continue using these spaces daily to foster leadership, teamwork, and creativity. Students will use the Media Center not only to read and explore but also to showcase leadership projects connected to the 7 Habits. The Leader Lounge will become a hub for ongoing collaboration, where students and staff come together to grow ideas into action. None of this would have been possible without your kindness, and we are so grateful that you helped us plant the seeds for a culture of \"Growing Greatness at Cedar Grove.\"","fullyFundedDate":1750991845851,"projectUrl":"project/cge-back-to-school/9428923/","projectTitle":"CGE Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Block","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062166"},{"teacherId":10006332,"projectId":9294018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our 4th grade classroom. Because of your kindness, my students will have the tools and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive this year. Your gift is more than just supplies—it represents encouragement, hope, and a belief in the potential of every child in our room.\r\nAlready, I've seen the excitement on my students' faces as they use the resources you've helped provide. These moments of joy and engagement are possible because of you. Please know that your support is making a real difference each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746461242738,"projectUrl":"project/launching-learning-tools-for-tomorrows/9294018/","projectTitle":"Launching Learning: Tools for Tomorrow’s Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10006332_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745893017832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006332"},{"teacherId":10011363,"projectId":9337762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of card stock! These resources have made a meaningful difference in my classroom, especially when it comes to supporting student learning in reading and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nWhile technology often makes us think of screens and devices, your gift has brought a different kind of technology into our classroom—one that allows me to create durable, hands-on learning tools that students can use over and over again. I've been able to design colorful vocabulary cards, interactive reading games, and reusable graphic organizers that support our daily lessons. Because they're laminated, students can write on them with dry-erase markers, engage in group activities, and handle them without fear of damage.\r\n\r\nWhat students love most is how interactive their learning has become. They're excited to use the new materials in small groups and centers—it makes reading and vocabulary practice feel more like a game than an assignment. One of their favorite tools is a set of laminated vocabulary matching cards, which they use to challenge each other during literacy rotations.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who has struggled with focus during reading time, has shown remarkable improvement when using these new materials. The tactile, hands-on nature of the resources has helped him stay engaged, and he's even started volunteering to lead small group activities—something he wouldn't have done before.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring creativity and durability into our learning environment. Your support has truly enriched the experience for all of my students, and we're already seeing the positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1747161113162,"projectUrl":"project/project-tailor-resources-for-my-students/9337762/","projectTitle":"Project Tailor Resources for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011363_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746457367388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011363"},{"teacherId":10011363,"projectId":9309290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of laminating sheets, card stock, and a laminator! These resources have made a meaningful difference in my classroom, especially when it comes to supporting student learning in reading and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nWhile technology often makes us think of screens and devices, your gift has brought a different kind of technology into our classroom—one that allows me to create durable, hands-on learning tools that students can use over and over again. I've been able to design colorful vocabulary cards, interactive reading games, and reusable graphic organizers that support our daily lessons. Because they're laminated, students can write on them with dry-erase markers, engage in group activities, and handle them without fear of damage.\r\n\r\nWhat students love most is how interactive their learning has become. They're excited to use the new materials in small groups and centers—it makes reading and vocabulary practice feel more like a game than an assignment. One of their favorite tools is a set of laminated vocabulary matching cards, which they use to challenge each other during literacy rotations.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who has struggled with focus during reading time, has shown remarkable improvement when using these new materials. The tactile, hands-on nature of the resources has helped him stay engaged, and he's even started volunteering to lead small group activities—something he wouldn't have done before.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring creativity and durability into our learning environment. Your support has truly enriched the experience for all of my students, and we're already seeing the positive impact.\r\n\r\nLet me know if you'd like to personalize this further with specific grade level details or examples of the reading/vocabulary content you've created!\r\nur support is shaping their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746478466302,"projectUrl":"project/project-classroom-structures/9309290/","projectTitle":"Project Classroom Structures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011363_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746457367388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011363"},{"teacherId":9468884,"projectId":9056899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your impactful donation! This technology allowed me to give one translation pen and wireless headphone set with each ESOL teacher in first grade through fifth grade. I trained the classroom teacher and the English language learners how to use the pens to read social studies and science passages with and without the wireless headphones (without if they were sitting in a group of two or more). These pens have helped my students hear the content in their native language prior to beginning a lesson. This allowed them to know exactly what the teacher was teaching in English.\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to use the pens and hear instruction in their native language. This tool reduced some of the frustrations associated with learning a new language. Even the first grade English language learners were excited to learn how to use the pens and help each other use this new technology.","fullyFundedDate":1739544059096,"projectUrl":"project/translation-scanning-pens-for-elementary/9056899/","projectTitle":"Translation Scanning Pens for Elementary English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pittman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468884_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707942408519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468884"},{"teacherId":9026445,"projectId":9153770,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, math time has become one of the most exciting parts of our day! The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards allowed me to bring in high-quality, interactive resources that have completely re-energized how we approach math in the classroom. From hands-on games to digital activities, my students now have the chance to explore math in ways that are not only educational but also truly enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThe difference has been incredible. Students who once felt intimidated by math are now confidently participating in group activities, eagerly volunteering to solve problems, and even asking for more challenges. One student told me, \"I didn't know math could be this fun!\" These engaging materials meet a wide range of learning styles and needs, which has helped every student feel included and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1745115359216,"projectUrl":"project/unleash-superhero-potential-with-test-mo/9153770/","projectTitle":"Unleash Superhero Potential with Test Motivation Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723207146436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026445"},{"teacherId":9026445,"projectId":9153718,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of hands-on, minds-on math learning! The interactive resources purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers have truly brought math to life for my students. What used to be just numbers on a page is now a dynamic experience filled with games, puzzles, and real-world problem solving. These materials allow students to explore concepts in a way that's engaging, fun, and tailored to how they learn best.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our room is contagious. Students light up when it's time for math, eager to dive into new challenges using colorful, creative activities. One of the most exciting changes has been watching students who used to struggle with confidence now leading group games and explaining their thinking with pride. The variety of resources—from interactive notebooks to digital escape rooms—has helped reach learners of all styles, keeping everyone involved and motivated.","fullyFundedDate":1742927348633,"projectUrl":"project/support-engaging-math-activities/9153718/","projectTitle":"Support Engaging Math Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723207146436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026445"},{"teacherId":9026445,"projectId":8610978,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my project, \"Starting the Year Off Prepared to Succeed.\" Your contribution is making a significant difference in the lives of my students, especially those facing language barriers. With the resources you've helped provide, I'm able to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, is fully prepared and equipped to succeed this school year.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, many of my students are English language learners (ESOL), and for them, the language barrier can often make it difficult to communicate and feel fully included in class activities. With the tablets you've helped fund, I can provide my students with a vital tool to bridge that gap. The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablets will allow my students to use translation apps, language learning tools, and educational resources to communicate more effectively, making them feel a part of the classroom community. These tablets will empower them to actively participate in lessons, collaborate with their peers, and engage with the material in a way that aligns with their unique needs.\r\n\r\nThese tablets aren't just tools for individual learning—they'll be a powerful part of helping my ESOL students interact with one another and feel confident in expressing themselves, even when they are still mastering English. Technology offers a unique, supportive way to break down language barriers and create more inclusive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the tablets, I will also use the LURLIN 3-Ring Pencil Pouches and Crayola Colored Pencils to ensure that all of my students, including those from low-income backgrounds, have the basic supplies they need to succeed. The pencil pouches will help my students keep their materials organized, which is crucial for maintaining focus and staying on track throughout the day. The Crayola colored pencils will provide students with the creative tools to make learning more engaging and fun. Whether they're illustrating math problems, creating visual notes, or expressing themselves in class activities, these supplies will help all my students feel confident and prepared.\r\n\r\nBy having these tools, I can ensure that all of my students are engaged in learning and that they have everything they need to thrive academically. Your support is giving them the opportunity to overcome the barriers they face and succeed in a classroom that values inclusivity and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is not just providing supplies—it's helping to unlock the full potential of every student in my classroom, enabling them to learn, communicate, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1723658011801,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-prepared-to-succee/8610978/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Prepared to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723207146436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026445"},{"teacherId":8648403,"projectId":8770551,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students to be more organized. Being in first grade is a big step up from kindergarten and most kids are just starting to be independent. It can be hard for them to keep track of all of their materials. These chair organizers are great tools to help my students stay organized. Your generous donation will contribute to my students success in class. They will be able to find their materials quickly without having to waste precious instructional time. 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