{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miles Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9931596,"projectId":9559820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support! Your contribution has made a tangible, immediate difference in our classroom, and I know these new books and vital snacks will profoundly enhance my students' 5th grade experience.\r\n\r\nThe books were a huge hit with students screeching with excitement as we pulled out each book. They have loved reading the books and sharing their favorite part. The snacks, meanwhile, have become our \"Fuel for Focus.\" Having access to nutritious options right before our longest reading block means no student is trying to concentrate through hunger pangs. I've seen a noticeable improvement in sustained attention and reduced restlessness during long work sessions.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to share pictures of them enjoying these wonderful classroom supplies and growing as readers and thinkers. Thank you again for being a vital part of our 5th-grade journey!","fullyFundedDate":1758295836532,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/9559820/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tredway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931596_orig.jpg?crop=873,873,x308,y603&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740544600547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931596"},{"teacherId":9933667,"projectId":9472252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our 3rd grade reading classroom! Your generous donation of supplies has brought so much excitement and joy to my students. With your help, our room is now stocked with the tools we need to make reading even more engaging and fun. Whether it's organizing our growing classroom library or using new materials during reading groups, your kindness is helping build a strong foundation for lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nMy students are already diving into books with more enthusiasm, and it's been incredible to see their confidence grow as they explore new stories and vocabulary. Your support has created a more inviting and enriching environment, and I truly can't thank you enough for investing in their love of reading. We're so grateful to have you as part of our classroom's story!","fullyFundedDate":1758295817505,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-ela/9472252/","projectTitle":"3rd grade ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933667"},{"teacherId":10040923,"projectId":9371080,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I have been able to bring these new resources into our classroom, and the difference has been incredible! We are already using them during small group lessons and hands-on activities that give students the chance to stay engaged and excited about learning. One of my favorite moments was seeing their faces light up the very first day we introduced the materials, students immediately wanted to explore and use them.\r\nOne specific project we recently completed was a group activity where students worked together using the new resources to solve problems and share their thinking with classmates. It not only built academic skills but also encouraged teamwork and communication.\r\nThe next step for us is to continue building on these lessons by integrating the resources into upcoming units so students can apply their skills in new and creative ways. I can't thank you enough for giving my students these opportunities, they are growing every day because of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1751396119904,"projectUrl":"project/help-ms-alamos-class-learn-one-supply/9371080/","projectTitle":"Help Ms. Alamo’s Class Learn, One Supply at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alamo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10040923_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747855426747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040923"},{"teacherId":897725,"projectId":9135963,"letterContent":"When the snack cart first rolled into the classroom, the reactions were priceless—wide eyes, big smiles, and even a few happy dances! These rewards have become more than just treats; they're symbols of effort, perseverance, and pride. Students now strive to meet goals with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing their hard work is seen and celebrated.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're integrating the snack rewards into our upcoming reading incentive program, where students will track their progress toward personalized literacy goals. With your continued support, we're not just feeding bodies—we're fueling minds and building a culture of excellence, one snack at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1741012822271,"projectUrl":"project/snack-smiles-fueling-student-success/9135963/","projectTitle":"Snack Smiles: Fueling Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp897725_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752244395695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/897725"},{"teacherId":897725,"projectId":9133633,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our \"Snack-Tastic Rewards for Stellar Scholars\" initiative has brought a wave of excitement and motivation to our elementary classrooms. Students light up when they receive their special snack rewards, which recognize not only academic achievement but also positive behavior and personal growth. One memorable moment occurred during a math challenge activity—students worked in teams to solve multi-step problems, and the anticipation of earning a snack reward kept them focused, collaborative, and enthusiastic throughout the lesson.\r\n\r\nWhen the snack cart first rolled into the classroom, the reactions were priceless—wide eyes, big smiles, and even a few happy dances! These rewards have become more than just treats; they're symbols of effort, perseverance, and pride. Students now strive to meet goals with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing their hard work is seen and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1741119229434,"projectUrl":"project/snack-tastic-rewards-for-stellar-scholar/9133633/","projectTitle":"Snack-Tastic Rewards for Stellar Scholars: Empowering Elementary Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp897725_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752244395695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/897725"},{"teacherId":2045978,"projectId":9120354,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support and for providing the science and math materials to our classroom. Your contribution has already made a tremendous impact on my students.\r\nFrom the moment the materials arrived, the excitement was shown. The students were instantly drawn to the colorful magnets and engaging number games. It was inspiring to see their eyes light up as they explored magnetic forces, built shapes, and tackled new math challenges with enthusiasm and creativity. These hands-on tools have truly brought our lessons to life.\r\nThe science materials sparked curiosity and led to rich conversations and questions about how magnets work, while the number games helped reinforce foundational math skills in a fun and accessible way. The students have been collaborating, experimenting, and thinking critically—exactly the kind of engagement every teacher hopes for.\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to incorporate these materials into daily learning centers, small group instruction, and open exploration time. I'm excited to continue designing lessons that allow students to discover concepts through play and inquiry, deepening their understanding while keeping their love for learning alive.\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1740160559164,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-fun/9120354/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2045978"},{"teacherId":5568090,"projectId":9118418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing my project! My students were so excited to receive all of the new items to explore in our classroom.\r\nThey were very excited to have their own Lego set to build and keep! Some of them do not have legos at home. We were able to run around outside with our new kite. The kite was a beautiful butterfly which lead our Science lessons from wind to life cycles of a butterfly. We also were able to use the supplies to build the huge bubbles. My students got to spend a lot more time outdoor exploring this semester!","fullyFundedDate":1739887441423,"projectUrl":"project/a-stemtastic-finish/9118418/","projectTitle":"A STEMtastic finish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mawhinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5568090_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532489559564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5568090"},{"teacherId":2377379,"projectId":9119575,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our kindergarten classroom is buzzing with excitement and learning! The reading and writing materials, hands-on manipulatives, and tools have transformed the way my students engage with literacy.\r\n\r\nAs the boxes started to appear and be opened in the classroom one child said, \"Are these really for us?\" They eagerly explored the new alphabet manipulatives, storytelling kits, and letter games. The treasure box items were the biggest hit helping to increase engagement and behavior. \r\n\r\nWith the support of these resources, they're gaining confidence in writing, learning phonics in a hands-on way, and developing a love for literacy that will carry them through the year and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our learning journey. Your donation didn't just bring supplies—it brought joy, confidence, and endless possibilities into our classroom, supplies which can be used for years to come with upcoming kindergarten students.","fullyFundedDate":1739925781915,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-materials/9119575/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lisk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2377379"},{"teacherId":9069398,"projectId":9118303,"letterContent":"What an amazing impact you have had on our students! Our classroom received a new set on non - fiction books about habitats. The students loved theses book and read them endlessly. The students were learning something similar in their science class and were able to add these books to their background knowledge. \r\n In addition to the books for our library we received playdough. We made habitats to extend our learning. We also received a set of plastic rods that make letters. this allowed our students who struggle to enjoy an extension of their learning as well. \r\n We also received a set of non fiction cards that go over testing skills. We used these as a more fun way to prepare for our state tests. We did great - Thanks to you!\r\n Overall this project brought fun back to our classroom. We were able to teach at a high level with rigor and have meaningful hands on ways to extend our learning! Thank you for all you have given us!","fullyFundedDate":1739836800869,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-readers/9118303/","projectTitle":"STEM for Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069398_orig.jpg?crop=1544,1545,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686157147922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garcia-at-miles"},{"teacherId":8058972,"projectId":9118708,"letterContent":"The materials provided by your generous donation have already brought so much fun to our classroom! We have used the measuring containers and got plate for our measuring volume and water cycle units. We have started our end of the year incentive celebrations and spent time outside coloring with chalk, blowing bubbles and playing with beach balls. We are so thankful to have all these materials to finish out the year strong learning, growing, and making some final memories before summer. We appreciate you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1739925499345,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-stem/9118708/","projectTitle":"Spring into STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8058972"},{"teacherId":1846564,"projectId":9117462,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a STEM materials. Your support directly enhances our students' hands-on learning experiences and opens up new opportunities for exploration and discovery in science.\r\n\r\nThis microscope will allow our young scientists to observe the microscopic world in ways that bring classroom lessons to life. Because of your kindness, our students will be better equipped to engage with STEM subjects and develop a lifelong curiosity for science and innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1739828562637,"projectUrl":"project/stemtastic-fun/9117462/","projectTitle":"STEMtastic Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiedyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846564_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522968033122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wiedyk"},{"teacherId":9928360,"projectId":9123833,"letterContent":"Sensory objects and other donations have tremendously impacted our special needs classroom by providing students with tools that support their unique learning and emotional needs. Sensory items such as fidget toys, weighted blankets, textured objects, and calming lights help create a soothing environment that promotes focus and reduces anxiety. These tools are essential for children with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorders, or attention difficulties, as they offer ways to self-regulate and stay engaged during classroom activities. With these resources, students can better transition between tasks, participate more fully in lessons, and build critical social-emotional skills.\r\n\tOther classroom donations—such as learning games, adaptive seating, art supplies, and technology—have enriched our instructional approach and increased student engagement. These materials allow us to provide more individualized and hands-on learning experiences that meet a range of abilities and learning styles. 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