{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atwater Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9987641,"projectId":10166295,"letterContent":"Having a Cricut in our special needs Pre-K classroom has made such a wonderful impact on both my students and my teaching. It has allowed me to create engaging, hands-on learning materials that are tailored specifically to the individual needs of my students. From visual supports and communication tools to name activities, fine motor projects, classroom labels, and interactive learning materials, the Cricut has helped make learning more accessible, meaningful, and fun.\r\n\r\nFor my students, having colorful and personalized materials helps increase engagement, encourages independence, and provides the visual support many of them need to be successful throughout their day. I am also able to quickly create and adapt activities based on each child's abilities and IEP goals.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for the generosity that made this possible. This Cricut is so much more than a crafting machine in our classroom—it is a tool that helps me create opportunities for my students to learn, communicate, participate, and experience success every day. Thank you for investing in my classroom and, most importantly, in my amazing little learners! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1776707958809,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-hands-on-learning-and-independ/10166295/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Hands-On Learning and Independence Through Creative Crafting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beaulieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9987641"},{"teacherId":10514850,"projectId":10296918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation has made a meaningful difference for my students and has helped create a more engaging, organized, and exciting learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we now have Scholastic magazines that provide students with high-interest, age-appropriate articles that get them excited about reading and learning about the world around them. These magazines have been especially helpful in encouraging classroom discussions, building reading comprehension skills, and giving students something new and interesting to explore.\r\n\r\nWe also received markers, colored paper, and folders, which have already helped bring more creativity and organization into our classroom. Students are able to use these supplies for projects, writing activities, presentations, and everyday learning while keeping their work organized.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources readily available allows me to create more hands-on and engaging learning experiences without worrying about whether we have the materials we need.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows my students that there are people outside of our classroom who believe in their education and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1779822513454,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-and-classroom-leaders/10296918/","projectTitle":"Building Readers and Classroom Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10514850_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779141644337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10514850"},{"teacherId":10459878,"projectId":10137402,"letterContent":"Using Storyworks magazines in our first-grade classroom provides students with an engaging and meaningful way to practice important reading skills. The colorful stories, nonfiction articles, poems, and activities give children opportunities to read about a variety of interesting topics while building their vocabulary and background knowledge. Students practice phonics, fluency, comprehension, and identifying important details in texts. Because the magazine includes different types of reading, it also helps children understand that reading can be used to tell stories, learn new information, and explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nOur goal in using Storyworks is to make literacy learning both purposeful and enjoyable for our young learners. The magazines give students opportunities to talk about what they read, ask questions, share their ideas, and respond through writing and other activities. They also support students who are at different reading levels by providing opportunities for additional practice and teacher support. Storyworks does not replace our core reading instruction; rather, it serves as a valuable resource that allows students to apply the reading skills they learn in class. By providing engaging and varied reading experiences, we encourage a love of reading and help our first graders become confident, curious, and capable readers.\r\nStory Works is their favorite thing to read from their book boxes. They also loved reading about Frank the Sheep and Nyombi the baby rhino while learning how to use text features. Story Works is making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1774452456641,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-one-wonderland/10137402/","projectTitle":"Reading in One Wonderland","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10459878"},{"teacherId":9531437,"projectId":10298844,"letterContent":"The Preschool Picassos at Work project has made a lasting impact on our classroom. With new art supplies, my preschoolers can explore colors, textures, tools, and techniques while expressing their ideas and strengthening fine motor skills. Painting, drawing, cutting, gluing, and creating collages have become meaningful ways for them to communicate, make choices, solve problems, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences build hand control and coordination needed for writing and everyday tasks while encouraging independence, confidence, and creative risk-taking. Students also develop language and social-emotional skills as they describe their artwork, listen to classmates, share materials, take turns, and celebrate one another's accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1784165200890,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-picassos-at-work/10298844/","projectTitle":"Preschool Picassos at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. 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":10520563,"projectId":10312874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our Toniebox and Tonies! We are incredibly grateful for your support of our Pre-K classroom. We are using the Toniebox throughout our day for stories, music, and especially during rest time. One of our favorite moments has been using the calming Tonies at nap time to help students relax, settle their bodies, and create a peaceful classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Toniebox and all of the Tonies, they were so excited! They immediately wanted to see the different characters and learn how the Toniebox worked. They love choosing a Tonie, placing it on the box, and listening together. It has been wonderful to see how something so simple can encourage listening skills, imagination, independence, and a love of stories.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue adding the Toniebox into our classroom lessons and routines. We plan to use stories and songs to support the topics we are learning about and give students opportunities to talk about the characters, events, and new vocabulary they hear. Your donation has provided our students with a fun and engaging resource that we will be able to enjoy throughout the school year. Thank you for helping bring more stories, music, learning, and joy into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1780906539377,"projectUrl":"project/tonie-time-calm-minds-restful-moments/10312874/","projectTitle":"Tonie Time: Calm Minds, Restful Moments, and Storytime Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rafidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10520563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780013658679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10520563"},{"teacherId":9531437,"projectId":10248771,"letterContent":"Our classroom mailbox system has made a wonderful impact on our Pre-K students. Each child now has their own special space for completed work and communication folders, giving them an opportunity to practice independence and responsibility every day. The students are proud to recognize their names, organize their belongings, and complete this classroom routine on their own. This project has helped build confidence, organization skills, and responsibility while preparing our little learners for the routines they will experience in kindergarten. Thank you for helping us give our students the tools they need to become more independent and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1779127843530,"projectUrl":"project/little-mailboxes-big-responsibility/10248771/","projectTitle":"Little Mailboxes Big Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. 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":3630837,"projectId":10285997,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of flexible seating stools for our small group table! I am so grateful for your kindness and for choosing to support my students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur small group table is one of the most important spaces in our classroom. It is where I am able to work closely with students in smaller groups and provide them with the individualized instruction, practice, and encouragement they need. Throughout the school day, students will gather at this table for reading, phonics, writing, math, hands-on activities, and extra support. Your donation has helped make this special learning space even more comfortable, inviting, and functional for my first graders.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating stools are the perfect addition to our classroom. They give students a comfortable place to sit while also allowing them a little movement as they learn. For young children, having seating that meets their needs can make such a difference in their ability to stay focused, engaged, and ready to participate. Instead of worrying about uncomfortable or bulky chairs around our small group table, students now have a seating option that is just right for them.\r\n\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I want my classroom to be a place where children feel safe, welcomed, excited, and ready to learn each day. Every detail of our classroom environment helps create that feeling, and these stools are one more way to make our learning space work better for my students. I know they will be used and loved every single day throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means more than simply providing new classroom furniture. You are helping create a space where students can build their confidence, take risks, ask questions, practice new skills, and celebrate their growth. Some of our most meaningful learning moments happen around the small group table, and I am so excited that my students now have a comfortable and inviting place to experience those moments.\r\n\r\nTeachers often have big dreams for their classrooms, and donors like you help turn those dreams into reality. Knowing that there are people willing to invest in our students and their education is incredibly encouraging. Your support reminds my students that there are people beyond our classroom walls who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my first graders and helping me create the best possible learning environment for them. I cannot wait to see all of the learning, laughter, conversations, and \"aha!\" moments that will happen around our small group table this year. Your kindness will make a difference in our classroom every single day, and we are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Musgrove & Her First Graders ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1779200251488,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-seating-for-big-learning/10285997/","projectTitle":"Small Group Seating for Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630837_orig.jpg?crop=3161,3161,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777486154158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-musgrove"},{"teacherId":3630837,"projectId":10246159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The blocks, magnetic tiles, dolls, and other indoor recess activities will bring so much fun, creativity, and excitement to our students. These items will give them opportunities to build, imagine, problem-solve, and play together, especially on those rainy Florida days when we can't get outside. Your kindness and support mean so much to me and my first graders. Thank you for helping make our classroom an extra special place to learn and grow! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1778593245850,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-during-indoor-recess/10246159/","projectTitle":"Building Minds During Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630837_orig.jpg?crop=3161,3161,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777486154158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-musgrove"},{"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":"Mrs. 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":3630837,"projectId":10212349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our cozy reading corner project! Because of your generosity, my students now have a warm, inviting space where they can truly enjoy reading. The rugs, pillows, bookshelves, and weighted stuffed animals have completely transformed a small area of our classroom into a calm and comfortable environment that students look forward to using every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. They immediately began exploring the new space, choosing books from the shelves, and curling up with their favorite pillows and stuffed animals. Some of my students who are usually hesitant readers are now asking for extra reading time because they feel relaxed and safe in our cozy corner. The weighted stuffed animals have been especially helpful for students who need additional comfort and support to stay focused during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nThis reading corner has already become one of the most loved parts of our classroom. We are using it daily during independent reading, partner reading, and small group literacy activities. As we continue building strong reading habits and a love for books, this space will help my students grow in both confidence and academic success. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom and helping create a place where students can fall in love with reading!","fullyFundedDate":1778197049967,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-space-for-growing-readers/10212349/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Space for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630837_orig.jpg?crop=3161,3161,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777486154158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-musgrove"},{"teacherId":3630837,"projectId":10156916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom organization project. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a more structured, calm, and student-friendly learning environment. The new organizational tools—like bins, carts, and storage systems—have given every material a place, which has made a huge difference in our daily routines. My students are now able to quickly find what they need and take responsibility for keeping our classroom neat and organized.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited to help set everything up. They immediately noticed how much easier it was to transition between activities and work independently. We've already seen an increase in focus and learning time because less time is spent searching for supplies or managing clutter. One special moment was watching students proudly clean up and organize their spaces without reminders—it showed just how much ownership they are taking in their classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support our learning every single day as we move through lessons, centers, and small group instruction. A well-organized classroom allows me to better support each student's needs, and it gives them the structure they need to be successful. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom community, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1776707958644,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-ready-to-learn/10156916/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom, Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3630837_orig.jpg?crop=3161,3161,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777486154158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-musgrove"},{"teacherId":3630837,"projectId":10137337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing \"Sit Spots for Success\" in our classroom. These flexible seating options have made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. We use the sit spots daily during whole group lessons, small group instruction, and independent work time. Having clearly defined, comfortable spaces helps my first graders stay focused, organized, and ready to learn. One special moment that stood out was during our reading block—students eagerly chose their spots and were able to stay engaged in their books for longer periods than before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was incredible! My students couldn't wait to try them out, and many commented on how comfortable and \"special\" their learning space felt. For some of my students who struggle with attention and movement, these sit spots have been a game changer, allowing them to feel calm, supported, and successful throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are continuing to build strong routines and independence in our classroom. 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