{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Twin Lakes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4079344,"projectId":10312164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our classroom café possible! Our students are so excited to have a little store of their own where they can use the Dojo points. Whether it's completing assignments, participating in class, or simply giving their best effort, students now have something extra to look forward to!\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the snacks and heard about our classroom café, they were absolutely thrilled! They loved the idea of earning their own classroom money and getting to shop for a snack. But for us, this project means so much more than just having a classroom store. \r\n\r\nWe will continue using classroom café and giving students the opportunity to shop with their Dojo Bucks. We will also use this as a fun, real-world learning experience where students can practice counting money, adding and subtracting, making choices, and budgeting their earnings. We want them to feel proud of the points they've earned while learning valuable skills along the way.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us do something special for our students. Your generosity is giving them more than snacks. You are helping us create a classroom where they feel cared for, motivated, and excited to come to school each day. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1787185970942,"projectUrl":"project/refill-the-class-dojo-cafe/10312164/","projectTitle":"Refill the Class Dojo Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Horta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4079344_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746212133580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4079344"},{"teacherId":4079344,"projectId":10368046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! As a teacher, I am always looking for new ways to reach my students and help them feel successful in the classroom. These AirPods will allow me to take advantage of professional development webinars and videos, even during my busy planning time at school or at home. I am excited to learn new strategies that I can bring back to my classroom to keep my students engaged and make learning fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about teaching is seeing the excitement on my students' faces when something finally clicks and they realize they can do something they once thought was difficult. Those little moments make all the hard work worthwhile! I am looking forward to learning more about ways to support students with different abilities and help each child feel confident and included. Thank you for investing in me and my students. Your generosity means so much to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787333588670,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up/10368046/","projectTitle":"Listen Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Horta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4079344_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746212133580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4079344"},{"teacherId":5996252,"projectId":10709505,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom.\r\n \r\n Thanks to your kindness, our new school materials are already making a profound impact on my students' daily learning experience. When the packages first arrived and the students saw the new materials, their eyes completely lit up. It was a truly heartwarming moment; seeing that a community of supporters cares about their education gave them an instant boost of pride and enthusiasm to start learning. It was amazing to watch them share the tools so seamlessly, problem-solve together, and take genuine ownership of their work. \r\n\r\n The materials have not only enhanced our lessons and students' motivation and engagement but have fostered a deeply inclusive, cooperative spirit in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1791812295337,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-and-engaging-class/10709505/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized and Engaging Classroom for Kindergarten ESOL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5996252_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607204036795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5996252"},{"teacherId":5996252,"projectId":10378034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of the iPad for our classroom. Your kindness has brought so much excitement to our students, and we are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThis technology will make a meaningful difference in our daily learning. With this iPad, our students will now be able to access interactive educational apps, engage in tailored reading and math practice, and explore creative learning tools that were previously out of reach. It is a wonderful addition that will help keep our classroom focused, motivated, and excited to learn every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and making our classroom a better place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1789604683056,"projectUrl":"project/a-laptop-for-literacy-success/10378034/","projectTitle":"A Laptop for Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5996252_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607204036795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5996252"},{"teacherId":4083364,"projectId":10132433,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to celebrate the end of their third-grade year with a Broadway-themed celebration! After working hard, growing academically, and preparing for statewide testing, they deserve a chance to shine and celebrate everything they have accomplished. With the photo booth, students will be able to pose with their friends, create fun videos, and capture special memories from this important milestone. We can't wait to see their smiles as they feel like Broadway stars, especially as they perform musical excerpts and share their talents with their classmates. Our next step is to bring all the pieces of our celebration together so every student has a chance to participate, feel proud, and enjoy this special day. Thank you to our generous donors for helping us make this celebration extra special and giving our students memories they can look back on for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1778871678678,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-capture-their-moment-i/10132433/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Capture Their Moment in the Spotlight!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4083364_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492788968183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4083364"},{"teacherId":4083364,"projectId":10186245,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our community lending library. Your contribution us create an inviting, accessible space where students, families, and neighbors can discover and share the joy of reading. Because of your kindness, children who may not otherwise have access to books are now able to explore stories that spark imagination, build knowledge, and reflect their own experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support also empowers our students to take an active role in caring for the library. They are organizing books, welcoming families, and maintaining the space with pride by restocking and caring for the books. This sense of ownership is building responsibility, confidence, and a stronger connection to their community.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our vision. Together, we are creating more than a library—we are building opportunities, inspiring lifelong readers, and strengthening our community for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778870650771,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-captivate-a-community/10186245/","projectTitle":"Books to Captivate a Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4083364_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1492788968183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4083364"},{"teacherId":3436203,"projectId":9746564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to our classroom printer. We have printed so\r\nmany visual aids and charts. They have improved our learning.\r\n\r\n The best part is that the ink doesn't run out fast. The ink cartridges last an entire year. This makes us print with no issues or hesitation.\r\n\r\n Thank you again for your generosity. Our anchor journals are full if colorful visual aids and we can print copies when the copy machine in the office is tied up. It has made us gain valuable time that has gone towards other activities.","fullyFundedDate":1758843218121,"projectUrl":"project/visual-aids-are-essential/9746564/","projectTitle":"Visual Aids are Essential!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3436203_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573282501921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3436203"},{"teacherId":3436203,"projectId":10269540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We have printed countless of visuals for our classroom. Our classroom is now bright and lively.\r\n\r\n I also print anchor charts and make copies when I am in time crunch. This resource has been truly beneficial to our classroom environment and has enriched our learning.\r\n\r\n The best part is that the ink feels endless. We are able to print without worrying about the ink running out. We have used for it for end of year ceremonies to print certificates and decorations as well.","fullyFundedDate":1787238968299,"projectUrl":"project/printer-in-need/10269540/","projectTitle":"Printer in Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3436203_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573282501921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3436203"},{"teacherId":5996252,"projectId":10511600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to twistable crayons, ink for our printer, and self-adhesive magnets. These resources have completely transformed our daily learning environment, bringing a vibrant burst of color and a whole new level of interactive learning to our room.\r\n\r\nWe wasted no time using these fantastic new materials! The color printer ink has let me move away from dull black-and-white worksheets and instead print high-contrast visual aids, reading games, and colorful graphic organizers that instantly hook students' attention. Meanwhile, the twistable crayons have been an absolute hit. The students love that they don't break or require constant sharpening, which keeps everyone focused on their work rather than hunting for a sharpener.\r\n\r\nYour funding allowed me to get essential classroom supplies, which have made a profound difference in my daily teaching and my students' learning environment. With these materials, I created a vibrant, colorful weekly agenda on our magnetic board. With self-adhesive magnets, I can now give my students a clear, visual roadmap of what they will learn each week. This structured routine helps them stay focused, reduces transition anxiety, and builds excitement for upcoming lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having a reliable supply of ink has allowed me to continue printing high-quality, colorful classroom materials and engaging worksheets. These colorful resources capture my students' attention and make complex concepts much easier to grasp.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has directly enhanced our classroom experience, making learning more interactive, organized, and joyful for everyone. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1789569100806,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-vibrant-learning-tools-f/10511600/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures: Vibrant Learning Tools for Kindergarten ESOL Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5996252_orig.jpg?crop=522,522,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607204036795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5996252"},{"teacherId":8931503,"projectId":10423204,"letterContent":"The printer has made a tremendous impact in my first-grade classroom by giving me the ability to provide students with engaging, hands-on learning materials every day. Many of my students are English Language Learners and benefit greatly from having visual supports, colorful examples, differentiated worksheets, learning centers, and take-home resources that reinforce what we are teaching in class. Having reliable access to a classroom printer allows me to create materials immediately based on the needs of my students instead of having to wait or limit what I can provide.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they see the colorful activities, projects, pictures, and learning materials that are created specifically for them. The printer has helped make lessons feel more interactive and personal. I have been able to print reading and math resources, sight-word activities, classroom projects, student photographs, parent resources, and materials for special classroom celebrations. For first graders, seeing their own work and pictures printed and displayed gives them a strong sense of pride and ownership in our classroom.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who need additional academic support have especially benefited from the printer because I can quickly provide them with activities at their individual learning level. Students who are still developing their English, letter-sound knowledge, reading skills, or math fluency can receive additional practice without feeling separated from their classmates. Your generosity has helped me create a classroom where students have access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and feel successful. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these learning opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1787165035416,"projectUrl":"project/printing-success-one-page-at-a-time/10423204/","projectTitle":"Printing Success, One Page at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burrola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931503_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723644626458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931503"},{"teacherId":8931503,"projectId":9315660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our end-of-year celebration special for our students. After working hard throughout the school year, they were so excited to be recognized for everything they accomplished. The trophies, certificates, and goody bags helped create a memorable ceremony where each student had their own moment to feel proud and celebrated.\r\n\r\nIt was wonderful to see their smiles and excitement as they received their awards. For many of our students, having their name on a trophy made the experience feel even more special. The celebration gave us an opportunity to recognize not only their academic growth, but also their effort, perseverance, and progress throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us end the school year on a positive and meaningful note. Our students were able to leave the classroom feeling proud of how far they had come and excited about moving on to the next grade level. Thank you for helping us give our students a celebration they will remember!","fullyFundedDate":1746786368685,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-goes-out-with-a-bang/9315660/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Goes Out With a Bang!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burrola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931503_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723644626458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931503"},{"teacherId":8931503,"projectId":7336606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide our classroom with a new vacuum! Having this resource has already made a difference in keeping our classroom clean and comfortable for learning. With 20 first graders working, eating, creating, and learning together each day, our floors can get messy very quickly. The vacuum allows us to clean up those everyday messes and gives my students a cleaner space where they can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new vacuum and understand that it is something that helps take care of their classroom. We talk about taking responsibility for our learning environment, including cleaning our desks and shared spaces. This resource gives us another way to practice that responsibility while also connecting to our discussions about cleanliness, germs, and healthy habits.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows my students that there are people outside of our classroom who care about them and their education. We are extremely grateful for your support and for helping us create a clean, welcoming classroom where my first graders can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. 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