{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fulford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3283653,"projectId":9814704,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, Student Scientists Acting for a Cleaner Community. Your donation played a vital role in making this meaningful learning experience possible for our students.\r\nBecause of your support, student teams were able to design, build, and present innovative environmental solutions during our school science fair. Students educated peers and families on important topics such as recycling, pollution prevention, and sustainable living, helping to spread environmental awareness throughout our school community and beyond.\r\nYour contribution also allowed students to use tablets to record interviews, document their work, and take photos of participants, giving them valuable experience with technology, communication, and real-world scientific documentation.\r\nThe projects were inspiring and hands-on. Students created engaging experiments and inventions, including a potato battery, hydropower models, and telephone string demonstrations. These projects helped students understand renewable energy, basic engineering concepts, and problem-solving in a fun and memorable way.\r\nMost importantly, this event empowered students to become environmental leaders. They are now inspiring others to recycle, reduce litter, and take small but meaningful steps toward a cleaner and healthier community.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students. Your support has made a lasting impact on their learning, confidence, and commitment to caring for the environment.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761155886885,"projectUrl":"project/student-scientists-taking-action-for-a-c/9814704/","projectTitle":"Student Scientists Taking Action for a Cleaner Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3283653_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571685892100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3283653"},{"teacherId":9345594,"projectId":7973309,"letterContent":"The use of a variety of instructional tools is essential for helping students understand math concepts. Learning through hands-on experiences and the arts supports students in making sense of abstract ideas and applying them in meaningful ways. The Cricut requested in this project will allow students to design and create class t-shirts, integrating math, science, creativity, and technology as they measure, plan, design, and problem-solve throughout the process.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students will explore technology in an engaging way while applying math and science concepts to real-world projects. These experiences encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, helping students make connections across subject areas.\r\n\r\nThe refrigerator will support students' daily needs by providing a safe place to store lunches, helping maintain a comfortable and organized classroom environment. The office chair will replace a broken chair, ensuring a functional and safe workspace for instruction.\r\n\r\nMy students are curious, capable learners with diverse learning abilities who benefit from hands-on activities, technology, and engaging challenges. They come to school each day ready to learn, and it is truly a pleasure to support their growth through meaningful and innovative learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1704393962155,"projectUrl":"project/experience-hands-on/7973309/","projectTitle":"Experience Hands On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Previlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345594"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":9840119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and empowering my fifth graders as they explore the world of entrepreneurship. My students are in the process of brainstorming business ideas and they cannot wait to showcase their ideas at our student marketplace. Your generosity makes it possible for them to experience real learning through creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. With your support, students will use math, social studies, and financial literacy skills in meaningful ways as they design products, plan services, and prepare to run their own small businesses in our classroom economy.","fullyFundedDate":1762267536872,"projectUrl":"project/the-classroom-economy-project-connectin/9840119/","projectTitle":"The Classroom Economy Project: Connecting Math to Real Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":9713696,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students turn our classroom into a real world learning space where they become entrepreneurs, problem solvers, and creative thinkers. With your support, students have begun taking on their roles and our classroom economy system is now underway as they design, create, and manage their own marketplace while learning financial literacy, business planning, and teamwork through hands on experience. They are actively exploring the importance of jobs and how each role contributes to a functioning economy.\r\n\r\nThank you for allowing my students to learn the value of work, responsibility, and collaboration as they participate in real world economic experiences. 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This experience extends learning beyond traditional lessons and inspires students to think like designers and innovators with confidence and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1765644141711,"projectUrl":"project/stem-design-in-action/9885596/","projectTitle":"STEM Design in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prospere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5924401_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x39,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755995324352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prospere"},{"teacherId":5924401,"projectId":9885575,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me give my students the opportunity to explore STEM through creative design and real world applications using a Cricut Mug Press and blank mugs. Because of your support, students are so excited to get started on designing and creating mugs for our student marketplace in May. As they work, they will engage in hands on learning by designing digital graphics, measuring and aligning their artwork, and applying scientific principles of heat transfer to turn their ideas into real products.\r\n\r\nThis experience will also foster teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving as students test materials, adjust temperatures and timing, analyze results, and reflect on their process. By preparing products to sell and showcasing what they have learned, students will build confidence and begin to see themselves as designers and innovators. 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By providing a diverse range of stories and perspectives, we aim to:\r\nIncrease Literacy Skills: Students will improve reading fluency, comprehension, and critical thinking.\r\nExpand Worldviews: Exposure to new cultures, experiences, and ideas helps students develop empathy and awareness of social issues.\r\nEncourage a Love of Reading: Creating a welcoming library environment makes reading a fun and enjoyable escape.\r\nBoost Academic Confidence: Access to books allows students to explore independently, supporting their overall learning and growth.\r\nEvery book in our library gives a student a chance to explore a new world, imagine new possibilities, and feel valued as a learner. Your support turns our library from a storage space into a vibrant place of discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1697577327860,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-the-world-through-reading/7949358/","projectTitle":"Seeing the World Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Case","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1900115_orig.jpg?crop=469,469,x1151,y711&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769305146065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1900115"},{"teacherId":9323701,"projectId":9745539,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a multi-function printer and industrial power strips that have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe printer has opened new opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and confidently. Recently, students were able to participate in an artistic poetry competition—an experience that would not have been possible without your support. They drafted, revised, and proudly printed their original poems, transforming their ideas into polished works of art ready for submission. Seeing their writing come to life in print gave them a sense of accomplishment and motivation that was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the industrial power strips have allowed students to reliably power their laptops throughout the school day. This has increased productivity, reduced downtime, and ensured that all students can fully engage in learning activities without interruption.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided essential classroom tools but has also empowered students to see themselves as writers, artists, and creators. \r\nThank you for investing in their voices and helping them share their talents beyond the classroom. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has left a lasting impact on my students and our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1761091121478,"projectUrl":"project/printing-kindness-and-sharing-knowledge/9745539/","projectTitle":"Printing Kindness and Sharing Knowledge with Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Germain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323701_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y758&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755118899911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323701"},{"teacherId":6015724,"projectId":9752484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our financial literacy iPad project and for supporting our students. The iPads are helping students learn how to make real financial choices by working together as a band planning a fictional music tour. Students collaborate to decide how to earn money, budget for travel, manage expenses, and make smart choices as a group. This experience helps them see how financial decisions affect outcomes while practicing teamwork and problem-solving in an engaging, meaningful way.\r\nStudents have been especially excited to take on different roles within their band and work together to keep their tour successful. Many students who are quieter or less confident during traditional lessons have really stepped up during these activities, contributing ideas and helping their group make thoughtful financial decisions. This project has helped students better understand responsibility, cooperation, and planning for the future, and we are so grateful for your generosity in making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760693775104,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-next-gen-artists/9752484/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for Next Gen Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6015724_orig.jpg?crop=1006,1006,x1000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759258417466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fesmusic"},{"teacherId":6015724,"projectId":9752433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! Our new stools are already being used every single day in the music room, and they have made such a difference for our students. We use them while playing ukuleles, guitars, drums, and xylophones, and they make it so easy to rearrange the room for different activities and performances. When the students first saw the stools, they were so excited—many of them noticed right away how much more comfortable they felt, especially our older students who are used to squeezing into tiny chairs or standing during class.\r\nAs we continue our lessons, these stools are helping students focus on making music together—listening, collaborating, and building confidence as an ensemble. Right now, students are working on playing instruments as a group and preparing for small performances, and having flexible seating allows us to move smoothly between activities even with large class sizes. Your generosity has truly transformed our music classroom and made it a more welcoming, inclusive space for every student from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Thank you for supporting our students and for being a part of their musical journey—we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760693655289,"projectUrl":"project/chair-ing-is-caring/9752433/","projectTitle":"Chair-ing is Caring!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6015724_orig.jpg?crop=1006,1006,x1000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759258417466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fesmusic"},{"teacherId":4427940,"projectId":9951371,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now able to learn and explore together in a more engaging, interactive way! Our new document camera has truly transformed how I teach and how my first graders connect with their learning.\r\nBefore this project, it was often difficult for every child to see demonstrations or examples clearly. Now, with the document camera, I can project materials in real time—whether it's modeling how to solve a math problem, showing close-up details of a science experiment, or displaying student artwork for the whole class to admire. This tool allows every student to feel included and confident in their learning.\r\nThe document camera has made hands-on lessons come alive. My students are so excited when their work is displayed on the big screen—they beam with pride and stay engaged from start to finish. It has also supported collaboration, as we can discuss, reflect, and learn from each other's ideas in the moment.\r\nYour support helped make learning more visual, interactive, and meaningful for every child in my classroom. Thank you for believing in the power of technology to enhance hands-on learning. Because of you, my students are not just watching—they're participating, sharing, and shining!","fullyFundedDate":1765341535865,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-through-a-shared-lens/9951371/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Through a Shared Lens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Francois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4427940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492883580360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4427940"},{"teacherId":9323701,"projectId":9589621,"letterContent":"The supplies funded through DonorsChoose have had a direct and positive impact on my students' learning. The glue sticks allow students to organize, label, and preserve their work in science journals, helping them document observations, reflect on their learning, and build strong study habits.\r\n\r\nIron filings and bar magnets have not been used yet because it hasn't come up in our science curriculum just yet. 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