{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Twin Lakes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4003527,"projectId":9673408,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share the tremendous impact your support has had on my kindergarten classroom—specifically through the addition of our new color printer.\r\nWhat may seem like a simple tool has truly transformed the way my students learn, create, and connect with the world around them. Color brings lessons to life in a way that words cannot fully capture. With vibrant visuals, my young learners are better able to grasp new concepts, stay engaged, and feel excited about their work. Whether it's practicing letters, exploring patterns, learning about animals, or celebrating their own artwork, color has added a layer of clarity and joy that makes a remarkable difference at this age.\r\nThe printer has also allowed me to provide individualized materials—such as personalized reading booklets, behavior charts, visual schedules, and hands-on activity cards—each tailored to my students' needs. For many of them, seeing materials that reflect their interests, their identities, and their progress not only boosts confidence but also fosters a deeper sense of belonging in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth in such a meaningful, tangible way. Your contribution continues to brighten our classroom—quite literally—and we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757704449956,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-my-kinders/9673408/","projectTitle":"Printer for My Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4003527"},{"teacherId":3436203,"projectId":8308050,"letterContent":"Your donations were greatly appreciated by our students and parents. The students enjoyed their end of year graduation! We decorated very nicely and with detail. The students felt honored and appreciated. The parents were also greatful with the end of year ceremony and the attention to detail. This could not have been possible without you. Thank you for thinking of my students and I. At times, we feel frustrated thinking about where we will get the funds to buy all our resources. This year we had everything we needed and more.","fullyFundedDate":1713231138569,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year-celebration/8308050/","projectTitle":"End of Year Celebration!","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":4079344,"projectId":9383053,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to you, we are able to turn Class Dojo points into meaningful rewards through our new class café—where students can \"shop\" for healthy snacks using the Dojo Bucks they earn through hard work, participation, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face food insecurity and often come to school without having had breakfast or skip lunch due to limited options. Your donation is helping us meet their basic needs in a way that's empowering, respectful, and educational. By offering nutritious snacks like granola bars, Goldfish crackers, and other healthy options, our students are able to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond simply feeding hungry minds, this project reinforces smart decision-making and a strong classroom community. Your support makes a real and immediate difference in the lives of my students, and I am so grateful.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1755735502807,"projectUrl":"project/refill-the-class-dojo-cafe/9383053/","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":10011389,"projectId":9323846,"letterContent":"The Great 2nd grade Send-OFF Proyect.\r\n\r\nDear respected donors, faculty members, parents, and most importantly, our brilliant students,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the entire institution, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible donors whose generosity has helped shape the future of so many students here today. As we celebrate this momentous occasion—The Great 2nd grade Send-OFF Proyect. for our 2nd year students—I am honored to share with you the profound impact your donations have had on the lives of our learners.\r\n\r\n1. Empowering Education Through Resources\r\nThanks to your contributions, our students have been provided with access to state-of-the-art educational resources. These resources have made learning more interactive, engaging, and effective.\r\n\r\n2. Enriching Extracurricular Activities\r\nBut your generosity hasn't just been about textbooks and gadgets. You've allowed us to create a thriving environment where students can grow holistically. Extracurricular activities well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\n4. Enhancing Personal Development\r\nBeyond academics, your support has helped foster a sense of belonging and community. \r\n\r\n5. Cultivating a Spirit of Giving Back\r\nThe impact of your donation extends far beyond the classroom. Many of our students, inspired by your generosity, are already paying it forward by volunteering and engaging in community service projects. T\r\n\r\nIn Closing\r\nTo our donors, thank you for believing in the potential of our students and for empowering them to achieve greatness. To our graduating students, remember that this journey is just the beginning. You are now equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to make a lasting impact in whatever field you choose to pursue.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly proud of everything you've achieved, and we look forward to watching you all go on to do remarkable things.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746705138563,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-second-grade-send-off/9323846/","projectTitle":"The Great Second Grade Send-Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fania Barreto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011389_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746312245965","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011389"},{"teacherId":10011389,"projectId":9315069,"letterContent":"Graduation Ceremony - 2nd Year Students\r\n\r\nDear respected donors, faculty members, parents, and most importantly, our brilliant students,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the entire institution, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible donors whose generosity has helped shape the future of so many students here today. As we celebrate this momentous occasion—the graduation of our second-year students—I am honored to share with you the profound impact your donations have had on the lives of our learners.\r\n\r\n1. Empowering Education Through Resources\r\nThanks to your contributions, our students have been provided with access to state-of-the-art educational resources. These resources have made learning more interactive, engaging, and effective.\r\n\r\n2. Enriching Extracurricular Activities\r\nBut your generosity hasn't just been about textbooks and gadgets. You've allowed us to create a thriving environment where students can grow holistically. Extracurricular activities well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\n4. Enhancing Personal Development\r\nBeyond academics, your support has helped foster a sense of belonging and community. \r\n\r\n5. Cultivating a Spirit of Giving Back\r\nThe impact of your donation extends far beyond the classroom. Many of our students, inspired by your generosity, are already paying it forward by volunteering and engaging in community service projects. T\r\n\r\nIn Closing\r\nTo our donors, thank you for believing in the potential of our students and for empowering them to achieve greatness. To our graduating students, remember that this journey is just the beginning. You are now equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to make a lasting impact in whatever field you choose to pursue.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly proud of everything you've achieved, and we look forward to watching you all go on to do remarkable things.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746473072662,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-ceremony-supplies-second-gr/9315069/","projectTitle":"Graduation Ceremony Supplies - Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fania Barreto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011389_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746312245965","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011389"},{"teacherId":4083364,"projectId":9136761,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations toward our end-of-the-year celebration. Thanks to your support, our third grade students had an unforgettable opportunity to perform Aladdin—a magical production that highlighted their talents and hard work.\r\n\r\nThird grade was a challenging and pivotal year, filled with statewide assessments and academic milestones. Your contribution helped transform all that effort into a moment of celebration, confidence, and joy. From vibrant costumes and Arabian-themed decor to trophies, backdrops, and balloons, every item you helped provide played a role in making our students feel proud, seen, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this performance was more than just a show—it's a recognition of all they've overcome and achieved. Thank you for making this magical experience possible and for helping our children shine on stage.","fullyFundedDate":1746787172103,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-world-for-third-grade-part-3/9136761/","projectTitle":"A Whole New World for Third Grade Part 3","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":9139111,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations toward our end-of-the-year celebration. Thanks to your support, our third grade students had an unforgettable opportunity to perform Aladdin—a magical production that highlighted their talents and hard work.\r\n\r\nThird grade was a challenging and pivotal year, filled with statewide assessments and academic milestones. Your contribution helped transform all that effort into a moment of celebration, confidence, and joy. From vibrant costumes and Arabian-themed decor to trophies, backdrops, and balloons, every item you helped provide played a role in making our students feel proud, seen, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this performance was more than just a show—it's a recognition of all they've overcome and achieved. Thank you for making this magical experience possible and for helping our children shine on stage.","fullyFundedDate":1741955749976,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-world-of-third-grade-part-2/9139111/","projectTitle":"A Whole New World of Third Grade Part 2","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":9125266,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations toward our end-of-the-year celebration. Thanks to your support, our third grade students had an unforgettable opportunity to perform Aladdin—a magical production that highlighted their talents and hard work.\r\n\r\nThird grade was a challenging and pivotal year, filled with statewide assessments and academic milestones. Your contribution helped transform all that effort into a moment of celebration, confidence, and joy. From vibrant costumes and Arabian-themed decor to trophies, backdrops, and balloons, every item you helped provide played a role in making our students feel proud, seen, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this performance was more than just a show—it's a recognition of all they've overcome and achieved. Thank you for making this magical experience possible and for helping our children shine on stage.","fullyFundedDate":1741386758663,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-world-of-third-grade-part-1/9125266/","projectTitle":"A Whole New World of Third Grade Part 1","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":9036828,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our geography project. Your donation helped bring to life an exciting, hands-on learning experience that has transformed how our students engage with the world around them.\r\n\r\nThrough our mock passports, students have been able to \"travel\" across countries, collecting stamps as they explore new cultures, languages, and landscapes. These passports have become more than just a learning tool—they are a symbol of curiosity, growth, and global connection.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our culminating activity was a memorable celebration of all they've learned. Each student received a personalized travel essentials kit—complete with luggage tags, lip balm, wipes, and more—packed in a sparkly, rhinestone-named bag that made them feel proud and seen. These items added a personal and practical touch to their educational journey and helped them connect classroom lessons to real-life travel experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only enriched our geography curriculum but has also sparked a lifelong interest in the world beyond our classroom walls. You've helped foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a love of learning that our students will carry with them far into the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and in the value of creative, student-centered learning.","fullyFundedDate":1736966082296,"projectUrl":"project/lets-take-a-trip/9036828/","projectTitle":"Let's Take a Trip","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":4079344,"projectId":9309803,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our entire school community, thank you for your generous support of our Community Lending Library project. Your donation is helping us bring to life a shared space where books are free, accessible, and available to all—no matter their background or income.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we are building more than just a library. We are creating a welcoming environment where children and families can explore stories that reflect their lives, spark their curiosity, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Your support means more students will have the chance to read for joy, for learning, and for connection.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially excited to take the lead in promoting and maintaining this space. From designing flyers and posters to recommending their favorite books, they are learning firsthand the power of community and the joy of sharing stories with others.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, this project will reach far beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for being part of something meaningful and lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1747680107967,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-all-building-a-community-lend/9309803/","projectTitle":"Books for All: Building a Community Lending Library","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":6863305,"projectId":9318411,"letterContent":"We used the new decorations to transform our classroom into a festive and meaningful space for our end-of-year graduation celebration! The students took great pride in helping set up the decorations. It became a collaborative project where everyone contributed and felt a sense of ownership over the celebration.\r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement! As soon as the decorations came out of the boxes, they started sharing ideas for how to set everything up. Many couldn't believe we had such beautiful items just for our class—it truly made them feel special and recognized. Several students even commented, \"This looks like a real graduation party!\" Now that we've wrapped up our year with such a memorable celebration, our focus is shifting toward reflection and goal setting. We're using this joyful moment as a launchpad for writing activities where students reflect on their favorite memories and what they hope to achieve in the next grade. These resources helped us close out the year on a high note and inspire students to keep dreaming big.","fullyFundedDate":1746470384647,"projectUrl":"project/giddy-up-grads/9318411/","projectTitle":"Giddy Up, Grads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6863305_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x288,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569891888823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6863305"},{"teacherId":5996252,"projectId":9049289,"letterContent":"Being funded for the Magic Keyboard for our classroom iPad made a tremendous difference in how my students learn and engage with technology. The Magic Keyboard has a fully functional learning tool, almost like a laptop, opening up many new learning opportunities.\r\n My ESOL kindergarten students can now type responses, search for vocabulary, and practice foundational reading and writing skills using interactive learning platforms. The physical keyboard has improved their fine motor skills and allowed them to engage in early writing tasks.\r\n A newcomer student who barely spoke English at the start of the year has warmed to the technology. Initially, he did not participate in class discussions, but now he confidently types simple sentences and shares his thoughts using language apps and writing programs. His confidence has grown, and his classmates have followed his lead, cheering him on and motivating him to write during choice time.\r\n Thank you for funding our project. 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