{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Reddick Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6546272,"projectId":10023572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the incentives. We are humbled by your generosity and thankful for your commitment to our classroom. Your support makes a huge impact.\r\nMy students really look forward to earning these incentives each week. It means a lot to us to have generous donors like you. Students are being kind, taking responsibility, and showing self‑control. Your support means the world to us! Without it, we would not be able to have the impact we do on our community and world – thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771028021646,"projectUrl":"project/making-amazing-choices/10023572/","projectTitle":"Making Amazing Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6546272"},{"teacherId":2431448,"projectId":10063610,"letterContent":"Thank you for the delicious doughnut and, even more importantly, for providing the chicken, food, and supplies for the chicks we recently hatched in our classroom. Your generosity created far more than a fun moment — it created a hands‑on learning experience that our students will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our class was able to explore life cycles, responsibility, and empathy in a real, tangible way. The students have been fully engaged, asking thoughtful questions, observing daily changes, and taking pride in caring for the chicks. You helped transform a simple classroom project into an experience that sparked curiosity, joy, and genuine learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just help us care for the chicks — it helped us nurture young minds. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1771028021774,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-little-chicks-big-disc/10063610/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Little Chicks, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2431448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773887102584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2431448"},{"teacherId":2431448,"projectId":10041858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sewing supplies to our afterschool program. Your gift is already making a real difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you:\r\n• 🧵 Students are learning hands-on skills that build confidence, patience, and creativity.\r\n• ✂️ Our program can offer richer, more engaging projects, giving students the chance to design, problem-solve, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n• 🎒 Young people who may not have access to materials at home now have a place to explore new interests, discover talents, and feel proud of what they create.\r\n• 🤝 A sense of community is growing, as students collaborate, help one another, and celebrate each other's work.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond fabric and thread. You've helped create a space where students feel empowered to try new things, express themselves, and build skills that will stay with them long after the school day ends.","fullyFundedDate":1771028023052,"projectUrl":"project/stitched-with-good-luck-lunar-new-year/10041858/","projectTitle":"Stitched With Good Luck: Lunar New Year Craft Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2431448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773887102584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2431448"},{"teacherId":2431448,"projectId":10086872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sewing supplies to our afterschool program. Your gift is already making a real difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you:\r\n• 🧵 Students are learning hands-on skills that build confidence, patience, and creativity.\r\n• ✂️ Our program can offer richer, more engaging projects, giving students the chance to design, problem-solve, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n• 🎒 Young people who may not have access to materials at home now have a place to explore new interests, discover talents, and feel proud of what they create.\r\n• 🤝 A sense of community is growing, as students collaborate, help one another, and celebrate each other's work.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond fabric and thread. You've helped create a space where students feel empowered to try new things, express themselves, and build skills that will stay with them long after the school day ends.","fullyFundedDate":1771028025246,"projectUrl":"project/threads-of-leadership/10086872/","projectTitle":"Threads of Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2431448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773887102584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2431448"},{"teacherId":2431448,"projectId":10035371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sewing supplies to our afterschool program. Your gift is already making a real difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you:\r\n• 🧵 Students are learning hands-on skills that build confidence, patience, and creativity.\r\n• ✂️ Our program can offer richer, more engaging projects, giving students the chance to design, problem-solve, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n• 🎒 Young people who may not have access to materials at home now have a place to explore new interests, discover talents, and feel proud of what they create.\r\n• 🤝 A sense of community is growing, as students collaborate, help one another, and celebrate each other's work.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond fabric and thread. You've helped create a space where students feel empowered to try new things, express themselves, and build skills that will stay with them long after the school day ends.","fullyFundedDate":1771028026033,"projectUrl":"project/sew-much-creativity-to-explore/10035371/","projectTitle":"Sew Much Creativity to Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2431448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773887102584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2431448"},{"teacherId":790851,"projectId":9989374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by donating snacks for our students when they pass their weekly i-Ready lessons. Your generosity has been such a wonderful motivator for my students!\r\n\r\nEach week, students work hard to complete and pass their i-Ready reading and math lessons. When they meet their goal, they are able to choose a snack from our reward bin. The snacks you provided—Pop Secret popcorn, Takis, Famous Amos cookies, Welch's fruit snacks, Frito-Lay snacks, and Pringles—have made the reward system extra exciting for them.\r\n\r\nThis incentive has helped increase student motivation and perseverance. Students are pushing themselves to stay focused, complete their lessons, and try their best because they are excited about earning a reward. It has also helped create a positive classroom environment where students celebrate their progress and academic growth.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, being recognized for their hard work means a lot. Something as simple as choosing a snack has become a special moment that encourages them to keep learning and improving each week.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and encouraging my students to work hard and reach their goals. Your kindness truly makes a difference for them!","fullyFundedDate":1771028022440,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-i-ready-rewards-that-m/9989374/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning: i-Ready Rewards That Motivate Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hutcherson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp790851_orig.jpg?crop=345,345,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594846594270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-hutcherson"},{"teacherId":790851,"projectId":9976192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing **Lysol wipes and Brawny paper towels**. Your generosity helps us keep our classroom clean, safe, and healthy for all of our students.\r\n\r\nWith 42 busy third graders learning, working, and exploring every day, our classroom surfaces get a lot of use. Because of your donation, we are able to wipe down desks, tables, and shared materials regularly. This helps prevent the spread of germs and keeps our students healthier so they can spend more time learning and less time being sick.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift also helps teach our students responsibility. Students help wipe down tables and keep our classroom tidy after activities and projects. They take pride in helping care for the space where we learn together each day.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support of our students. Your donation makes a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771097153633,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-needs/9976192/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hutcherson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp790851_orig.jpg?crop=345,345,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594846594270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-hutcherson"},{"teacherId":407688,"projectId":9989882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive our new rug. When the students first saw it, they were beyond excited. As soon as we unrolled it, they gathered around and immediately started talking about how soft it felt. One by one they eagerly picked out their new favorite spots on the floor. Several students even discovered they could use their fingers to \"write\" on the rug, which quickly turned into a fun way for them to practice letters and words during our lessons.\r\n\r\nTheir excitement was truly heartwarming. Some students were so comfortable that they joked about wanting to lay down and take a nap on it! The rug has already made our classroom feel more cozy and welcoming, and it has quickly become one of their favorite places to learn together during whole-group lessons, story time, and discussions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have a comfortable space where we can gather as a class to read, practice phonics skills, share ideas, and learn from one another. We will continue using the rug every day during reading lessons, phonics activities, and classroom meetings. Your support has created a space where students feel excited, comfortable, and ready to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771028025511,"projectUrl":"project/warm-welcoming-classroom-rug-for-group/9989882/","projectTitle":"Warm & Welcoming Classroom Rug for Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collinsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp407688_orig.png?crop=371,371,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744194730621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-collinsworth"},{"teacherId":10166560,"projectId":9570111,"letterContent":"Our classroom was filled with excitement the day our new carpet arrived! The students could not wait to gather on it, and their smiles said everything. Thank you so much for your generosity in providing this new carpet for our room. Because of you, we now have a comfortable, welcoming space where everyone can sit together without feeling cramped. The students immediately noticed the difference and kept commenting on how much room they had!\r\n\r\nWe use our carpet space every single day for morning meetings, read-alouds, phonics lessons, class discussions, and collaborative activities. Having enough space for everyone to sit comfortably has made such a difference in our focus and engagement. Students are able to spread out, sit safely, and fully participate in lessons without bumping into one another. It has truly transformed our gathering area into a calm, organized learning space.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward into our next units, the carpet will continue to be the heart of our classroom. We are beginning new whole-group reading and interactive lessons, and having this larger space allows for more movement, partner work, and hands-on learning. Your kindness has created a space where my students feel comfortable, included, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1764618443622,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-place-to-sit/9570111/","projectTitle":"We Need a Place to Sit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allocco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10166560"},{"teacherId":6546272,"projectId":10023342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the glue sticks, laminating sheets, and expo markers. We are humbled by your generosity and thankful for your commitment to our classroom. Your support makes a huge impact.\r\nMy students really look forward to using these supplies around the classroom. It means a lot to us to have generous donors like you. Because of your support, my students have the tools they need to learn, create, and explore with confidence. \r\nYour support means the world to us! Without it, we would not be able to have the impact we do on our community and world – thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769537670968,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-supplies/10023342/","projectTitle":"Soaring Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6546272"},{"teacherId":2431448,"projectId":10042151,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our DonorsChoose donor, our third‑grade classroom has been able to care for the chicks we are hatching with confidence, curiosity, and excitement. The chicken supplies provided through this project have transformed our life‑cycle unit from a simple lesson into a hands‑on, real‑world learning experience.\r\nWith proper feeders, bedding, and other essential materials, students are able to take an active role in nurturing the chicks from incubation to early growth. This responsibility has sparked meaningful conversations about biology, empathy, and stewardship. Students who might normally hesitate to participate in science are now fully engaged.\r\nYour contribution didn't just supply materials; it created a classroom environment where curiosity thrives and students feel empowered to care for living creatures. This project has made science tangible, memorable, and joyful for every child in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1769450454349,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-little-chicks-big-disc/10042151/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Little Chicks, Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2431448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773887102584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2431448"},{"teacherId":2431448,"projectId":9967752,"letterContent":"Auto\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nToday\r\nYou said:\r\nCan you describe the impact of a donor choose project, where they purchased a herb garden and barrel pots for our 3rd grade classroom to raise out plants in. \r\nCopilot said:\r\nCopilot\r\nHere's a warm, polished description you can use to summarize the impact of your DonorsChoose project. Feel free to use this in thank‑you letters, reports, or your classroom page:\r\n\r\nImpact of Our DonorsChoose Herb Garden & Barrel Pot Project\r\nThe generous donation of a classroom herb garden and barrel pots has made a meaningful, hands‑on difference for our 3rd graders. What began as a simple gardening project has grown into a rich learning experience that touches science, literacy, math, responsibility, and even social‑emotional development.\r\n\r\n1. Bringing Science to Life\r\nThe herb garden has transformed abstract science standards into engaging, real-world experiences. Students now observe plant life cycles up close, track growth, compare conditions, and make predictions. Instead of reading about ecosystems and plant needs, they can see the impact of sunlight, water, and soil in their own garden.\r\n\r\n2. Building Responsibility and Care\r\nEvery student takes ownership of the plants through rotating roles—watering, checking soil, measuring growth, and recording observations. This sense of responsibility has boosted their confidence and strengthened teamwork skills. Even reluctant learners have become eager participants because they \"own\" a part of the garden.\r\n\r\n3. Strengthening Academic Skills\r\nThe garden has become a springboard for cross‑curricular learning:\r\n\r\nMath: measuring plant height, comparing leaf sizes, graphing growth\r\nWriting: keeping plant journals, writing reflections, and making predictions\r\nReading: exploring informational texts about plants, herbs, and ecosystems\r\nStudents learn naturally and joyfully because the work feels meaningful and connected to the world around them.\r\n\r\n4. Enhancing Our Classroom Environment\r\nThe barrel pots bring nature into our space and create a calming, inviting atmosphere where students feel proud of what they've created. The sensory experience of touching soil, smelling herbs, and observing changes has been especially beneficial for students who thrive with tactile or hands-on learning.\r\n\r\n5. Encouraging Healthy Habits & Curiosity\r\nAs students learn about different herbs—how they grow and how people use them—they become more curious about food, nutrition, and the world around them. Many have shared that they started asking to grow herbs or plants at home.\r\n\r\nOverall Impact\r\nThis project didn't just provide materials—it provided memories, excitement, and a deeper love of learning. Your support has empowered our students to explore, question, care for living things, and see themselves as scientists. The herb garden continues to grow, just like the curiosity you helped plant in each child.\r\n\r\nIf you'd like, I can also:\r\n\r\n🌿 tailor this to use in a DonorsChoose thank‑you note\r\n🌿 make it shorter for a project update\r\n🌿 make it more formal or more heartfelt\r\n\r\nJust tell me the style you prefer!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou said:\r\nCAn you do the same for the purchase of a telescope\r\nCopilot said:\r\nCopilot\r\nAbsolutely — here is a polished, heartfelt description of the impact your telescope project has had on your 3rd‑grade classroom. This is written in a tone well‑suited for DonorsChoose thank‑yous, updates, or reports:\r\n\r\nImpact of Our DonorsChoose Classroom Telescope Project\r\nThe addition of a classroom telescope has opened an exciting new window into the universe for our 3rd graders. What might seem like a single piece of equipment has become a powerful tool for sparking curiosity, deepening scientific understanding, and inspiring a sense of wonder that reaches far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\n1. Making Astronomy Real and Accessible\r\nBefore the telescope, space was something students could only imagine through pictures or videos. Now, they can directly observe the moon's craters, planets, and stars. Seeing these celestial objects firsthand has transformed their understanding of astronomy from something abstract into something tangible and thrilling.\r\n\r\nStudents are no longer just learning about space—they are exploring it.\r\n\r\n2. Inspiring Curiosity and Big Questions\r\nThe telescope has sparked countless \"what if\" and \"how does that work\" questions. Students eagerly want to know more about:\r\n\r\nhow planets move\r\nwhy the moon changes shapes\r\nwhat stars are made of\r\nwhat lies beyond what we can see\r\nThis excitement leads to deeper conversations and encourages students to think critically, wonder boldly, and explore topics far beyond the curriculum.\r\n\r\n3. Strengthening Science Skills Through Observation\r\nUsing the telescope has given students hands-on experience with scientific practices:\r\n\r\nmaking observations\r\nrecording data\r\ncomparing what they see to space maps or models\r\nlearning to be patient, precise, and careful\r\nThese skills support their development as young scientists and build confidence in their ability to gather and analyze information.\r\n\r\n4. Extending Learning Beyond the Daytime Classroom\r\nThe telescope has become a bridge between school and home. Many students have shared excitement about trying to spot the moon or constellations with their families at night. 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