{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Comstock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9972989,"projectId":9687455,"letterContent":"The new materials have made a noticeable difference in our classroom routines. When the privacy testing blockers arrived, we discussed how they could help everyone stay focused during assessments and independent work. Since then, students have used them regularly, and the classroom feels calmer and more focused during test time. Several students have mentioned that the blockers help them think more clearly and stay on task.\r\n\r\nThe blue prong folders have quickly become an important organizational tool. Each student now has a consistent place to store test prep materials, writing drafts, and classroom assignments. It's been encouraging to see students take responsibility for keeping their materials organized and ready to use each day.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box rewards have also added a positive touch to our classroom culture. Students are motivated to work hard and demonstrate positive behavior, and they genuinely enjoy celebrating one another's successes. The rewards have helped reinforce the value of effort and perseverance in a simple, effective way.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for providing materials that make a real difference in our daily learning environment. Your generosity has helped create a space where students can focus, stay organized, and feel proud of their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758202813947,"projectUrl":"project/focus-organize-and-celebrate-tools-fo/9687455/","projectTitle":"Focus, Organize, and Celebrate: Tools for Testing Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972989_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755001667231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-gardiner"},{"teacherId":8278434,"projectId":9204051,"letterContent":"I wanted to share the incredible impact your generosity has made in our classroom, starting the moment we unboxed the new materials. Your support has transformed the way my students experience math, bringing our curriculum to life in a way that truly engages every learner. I wish you could have been here that day! The moment the students saw the boxes of place value blocks, fraction tiles, and colorful pattern blocks, there were audible gasps and immediate requests to start using them. These materials have helped math become concrete and real, moving beyond purely abstract concepts. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the chart paper and copy paper have allowed us to collaboratively create anchor charts as visual references, and the incentive prizes have been wonderful motivators for completing lessons and minutes on I-Ready, helping us maintain a positive, hardworking energy in the room.\r\n\r\nWhile we've already seen amazing results, we still have several exciting resources to incorporate into upcoming units. I am particularly excited about using the giant classroom thermometer, a huge upgrade from the small handheld one I used last year. This will make teaching temperature much more concrete and easy to visualize. Similarly, having multiple sets of fraction blocks means students can truly explore building fractions and finding equivalencies as a team. This hands-on, conceptual approach ensures they are not just memorizing rules but truly building a deep mathematical understanding. Thank you once again for giving my students and me the tools we need to become more confident in math and foster a lasting love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1747084734791,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-fun-with-manipulatives-and/9204051/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Fun with Manipulatives and Motivating Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8278434_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642560969552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8278434"},{"teacherId":9582733,"projectId":9224364,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to receive their new math manipulatives, as you can see from the photos. Their excitement speaks volumes about the impact your generosity has made in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful to donors like you who step forward in moments of need. Your support has provided essential resources that directly enhance my students' learning experience. Receiving this gift is incredibly meaningful, and I am sincerely moved by the kindness and care shown toward my students.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your unwavering support and financial assistance. Your contribution has made a lasting difference in helping my students receive the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1744903501341,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-math-learning-for-younger-studen/9224364/","projectTitle":"Enhance Math Learning for Younger Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582733"},{"teacherId":9972989,"projectId":9193079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom. While many people are familiar with using headphones for music or entertainment at home, in our classroom they have become an essential learning tool. With these headphones, students can focus better during individualized learning programs, online assessments, and educational videos. They're now able to engage with lessons at their own pace without distractions, which is especially helpful in a busy classroom environment where different students are often working on different tasks.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when we unboxed the headphones was priceless. For many of them, this was the first time they had access to high-quality, comfortable headphones that didn't cut out or hurt their ears. One student in particular, who often struggles with focus due to background noise, has shown noticeable improvement in staying on task during reading and language activities. Another student who uses a reading intervention program has made great progress now that he can clearly hear the phonics instruction. These headphones have not just improved the quality of our learning environment—they've made it more equitable, too.","fullyFundedDate":1746699548318,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-learning-space-help-our/9193079/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Learning Space: Help Our Class Get Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972989_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755001667231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-gardiner"},{"teacherId":9972989,"projectId":9193111,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your generous gift of a laptop to our 3rd grade classroom. Your support has opened up new and exciting possibilities for my students, and we want to share just how much this project has meant to us.\r\n\r\nTechnology is a powerful tool in the classroom, not just for research and writing, but also for creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. With this laptop, my 3rd graders will now have the opportunity to create their own e-books. They're not just learning to write; they will be learning how to format, edit, and publish digital books they can share with others. \r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the ability to take ownership of their learning. They will soon be choosing images, designing covers, and seeing their ideas come to life on screen. This will empower them to create something that looks professional and polished, something they can show to their families and peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has not only provided a device, it has sparked curiosity, creativity, and a deeper love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746727149874,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-a-laptop-to-cre/9193111/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students a Laptop to Create Ebooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972989_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755001667231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-gardiner"},{"teacherId":9595337,"projectId":8860324,"letterContent":"As you know, this project began with the month's value in our classroom of responsibility. Since receiving our treasure box items, students have learned to be responsible for their class jobs, manage their tickets, and earn rewards rightfully! They were very excited to begin this project and continue to enjoy their weekly treasure box visits. They've grown the treasure box with items of their own and contributed to its development. From sweet treats, to fidget toys, to slime, your gifts planted a seed that our class will never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1730997173658,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-fifth-graders-classroom-ec/8860324/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box: Fifth Graders Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fuentes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9595337_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724368291088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595337"},{"teacherId":9595337,"projectId":8693197,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful to have received the materials that you donated for. Together we have created a home out of our classroom. Everyone loves sharing Stevie the sloth, we use the calendar every day to mark special events and birthdays, and the everyone has commented on how great the class always smells thanks to the air fresheners you donated. The students were so excited to use all our new materials and look forward every day to being in the class with all of these items they are now familiar with. I am currently building a reading nook for the students to encourage them to dive deeper into the magic of books. We have already started a reading club and I am looking for funds in order to give them the best experience. Once I create the project, I you are invited to take part of the journey by checking out our list of supplies and adding to our funds. 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