{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atwater Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9531437,"projectId":10251329,"letterContent":"The Toniebox and Sleepytime Tonies have made a meaningful impact in our preschool classroom by creating a calm, peaceful environment during rest time. Before introducing the Toniebox, many children struggled to settle their bodies and minds after a busy morning of learning and play. The gentle music, calming sounds, and soothing stories from the Sleepytime characters now help our students transition smoothly into rest time each day.\r\n\r\nOur students have become more relaxed, comforted, and emotionally regulated during nap time routines. The familiar sounds and predictable routine provide a sense of security, especially for children who may have difficulty calming themselves independently. Since using the Toniebox, we have noticed children falling asleep more quickly, resting more peacefully, and waking up more refreshed and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe Toniebox has also supported the social-emotional well-being of our preschoolers by encouraging self-regulation, mindfulness, and relaxation skills at an early age. Rest is essential for growing minds and bodies, and this calming addition to our classroom has helped ensure students receive the quiet, restorative break they need to be successful throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1778278279910,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-dreams-for-little-learners/10251329/","projectTitle":"Sweet Dreams for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rafidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9531437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778205401533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9531437"},{"teacherId":10404750,"projectId":10023412,"letterContent":"When the new materials arrived, my students were immediately engaged. Their excitement was evident as they explored each item and began discussing how they could use the resources in upcoming lessons. One student in particular, who often hesitates during independent work, quickly gravitated toward the new tools and demonstrated a level of confidence and focus that was wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already become an integral part of our daily instruction. We have incorporated them into small‑group activities, hands‑on practice, and collaborative projects that support both academic skills and classroom routines. Students are using the resources to deepen their understanding, participate more actively, and work with greater independence.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include expanding a current multi‑day learning project in which students will apply these tools in more complex and creative ways. Your generosity has strengthened our classroom environment and provided meaningful opportunities for growth. Thank you for supporting our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769191991047,"projectUrl":"project/organized-seats-organized-minds/10023412/","projectTitle":"Organized Seats, Organized Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404750_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769193822071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404750"},{"teacherId":1521161,"projectId":9820999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Starbucks Store items through Donors Choose. Your support truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThese items have already been a wonderful addition to our monthly Starbucks Store and are being used to incentivize our students for showing HEART (Hardworking, Empathetic, Active Learners, Respectful, and Trustworthy), our schoolwide positive behavior expectations. Seeing their excitement and enthusiasm has been amazing, and it would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to support our students at Atwater means more than words can express. When students and teachers consistently reinforce expectations and celebrate positive behaviors, we see a decrease in unexpected behaviors and an increase in student engagement and success.","fullyFundedDate":1761848169555,"projectUrl":"project/starbucks-store-prizes/9820999/","projectTitle":"Starbucks Store Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vlahakis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1521161_orig.jpg?crop=490,490,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760303260307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1521161"},{"teacherId":3626134,"projectId":9799954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my little learners! You donation helped us purchase a few more Tonies for our classroom. We have been listening to them non-stop since they arrived. Our girls have loved having Mirabel and Moana to listen to and our boys have been loving Wild Kratts and the two dog Tonies! We use our Tonie box during learning centers as part of our reading corner and during naptime. The two dog Tonies that tell stories of dogs that have saved people have also supported our winter unit this month so well! They have loved hearing how different dogs have jobs and how they have risked their lives to save humans! These Tonies have definitely increased their love of stories and I can't wait to watch them blossom into little readers. Thank you so much for helping build the foundation of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1760965372711,"projectUrl":"project/little-listeners/9799954/","projectTitle":"Little Listeners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3626134_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666179817616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3626134"},{"teacherId":1878813,"projectId":9697658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Generation Genius subscription. Your support will have a meaningful impact on our students by giving them access to engaging, high-quality science content that brings learning to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will be able to explore complex scientific concepts through interactive videos, lessons, and activities that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Resources like Generation Genius help make learning more accessible, engaging, and fun for all learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and commitment to education. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create enriching learning experiences that will benefit them now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1760119659394,"projectUrl":"project/generation-genius-2025/9697658/","projectTitle":"Generation Genius 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1878813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466770961978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1878813"},{"teacherId":1878813,"projectId":8735674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Generation Genius subscription. Your support will have a meaningful impact on our students by giving them access to engaging, high-quality science content that brings learning to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will be able to explore complex scientific concepts through interactive videos, lessons, and activities that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Resources like Generation Genius help make learning more accessible, engaging, and fun for all learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and commitment to education. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create enriching learning experiences that will benefit them now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1726948098205,"projectUrl":"project/generation-genius/8735674/","projectTitle":"Generation Genius","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1878813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466770961978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1878813"},{"teacherId":10295385,"projectId":9779849,"letterContent":"Your generosity allowed my students to gain access to technology that significantly supported their academic success and sensory needs. My students are now able to concentrate solely on specialized instruction, whether inside the larger classroom environment or in small groups outside of the classroom. Classroom grades have improved in multiple content areas, in some cases from C's and D's to A's and B's. Students' confidence levels are much higher and they look forward to using the devices while learning. Without these headsets, my students would continue to struggle with distractions and their ability to receive instruction would be inhibited. We are eternally grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760059738470,"projectUrl":"project/saving-our-students/9779849/","projectTitle":"Saving Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eakin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10295385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759960550462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295385"},{"teacherId":2951651,"projectId":9490047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing me and my students. This year has been a true learning curve for myself because I am in a new grade level. I'm trying to keep my students excited for learning and the magazines that you sponsored they absolutely love. The magazines are colorful, written on their level, and they help me teach the reading skills that first graders need. Every month when I pass out a new magazine, the kids get so excited and they beg me for time to read. Again, thank you so much for choosing my little people and myself. We are very thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1760199997177,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-read/9490047/","projectTitle":"Ready To Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brunson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2951651_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582659559370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iteach2nd-katherine-brunson"},{"teacherId":5897593,"projectId":9661980,"letterContent":"Thank you do much for your generous donations to my students. They absolutely love their new journals. They now have their own personal pages to ignite their creativity, and encourage them to write and illustrate their own thoughts. They are currently writing about something special they would like to in the future.\r\nWe are a Title 1 school with limited funds and we rely on the kindness of people like you that are willing to reach out and help when you can.\r\nWe are truly grateful for you help and continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1760108919745,"projectUrl":"project/writing-journals-for-budding-authors/9661980/","projectTitle":"Writing Journals for Budding Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5897593"},{"teacherId":2951651,"projectId":9833133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing my students. I wrapped all the books in the games and put them under our Christmas tree in our classroom. The children have been so anxious and excited to open the gifts. This morning we all gathered around the tree sat in a circle, and every student got to open one board game for our classroom. The look of excitement on their face is indescribable. Your generosity really allowed us to have a magical moment in our classroom. The children were so excited with the books and they were squealing with excitement again just a magical morning in a classroom all thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1762304796851,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-board-games/9833133/","projectTitle":"Books and Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brunson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2951651_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582659559370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iteach2nd-katherine-brunson"},{"teacherId":4919686,"projectId":8937228,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our science lab was buzzing with energy—literally and figuratively! My students had an unforgettable time exploring light, sound, and circuits through hands-on STEM projects that truly brought our standards to life.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened with a 5th-grade class as they built their light sabers. After a few students figured out how to complete the circuit, they instantly became \"circuit experts,\" helping their classmates troubleshoot and succeed. By the end, they were proudly decorating their sabers with colored tape—sharing materials, offering creative ideas, and turning each one into something uniquely their own. When we turned off the lights to test them, the room lit up with glowing beams, laughter, and pure excitement.\r\n\r\nOur 3rd graders were equally amazed as they built their kaleidoscopes and watched the reflections of light bounce and spin inside the tubes. Meanwhile, 4th graders explored sound energy by creating kazoos and experimenting with pitch. They loved discovering how small changes could affect the sound, and the room quickly filled with music, curiosity, and a bit of joyful noise!\r\n\r\nBecause we are a Title I school, many students rarely get the opportunity to take home something they built with their own hands. The pride they felt walking out the door with their light sabers, kaleidoscopes, and kazoos was heartwarming. Many couldn't wait to show their families and explain the science behind what they created.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials this year with our new 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. I also plan to explore adding an Everglades twist to our projects to support our schoolwide environmental focus.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us power up hands-on science learning. Your support didn't just brighten our classroom—it sparked curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every student who participated!","fullyFundedDate":1734727428332,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-science-exploring-energy-wi/8937228/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Science: Exploring Energy with Light Sabers and Circuits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bingle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919686_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565916306151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4919686"},{"teacherId":3626134,"projectId":9435760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! You donation has lit a passion in my students with books! Your donation helped purchase a Story Dream Machine and many stories to go with it. This Story Dream Machine is a mini projector so it projects and reads a story to the children. It is a center option during learning and play centers in our room. My students love to choose it even during play time! They love to be in control of the story which they aren't able to do very often at this age. Since getting this machine I have seen them more interested in books and stories in general. 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