{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dunaire Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6000131,"projectId":10221141,"letterContent":"Your generosity helped turn a classroom resource into a meaningful, student-driven literacy experience. The printer gave my students the ability to create, communicate, advocate, and serve, all while working toward an important goal: helping students throughout our school continue reading and learning during the summer months.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their ideas. Your support has shown them that their words have power, their actions matter, and they can make a positive difference in their school community.\r\n\r\nYour generous support provided our classroom with a printer that became much more than a piece of technology—it became a tool that empowered my students to become literacy advocates within our school community.\r\n\r\nOne of the goals of this project was to give my students the opportunity to take an active role in helping prevent the summer slide among students in our school building. With access to our new printer, students were able to create and print signs encouraging families, staff, and members of our school community to donate books. They proudly posted their signs throughout the school to spread the message that every child deserves access to books and opportunities to read over the summer.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed my students to see that their voices and actions can make a difference. They were not simply learning about literacy—they were using literacy for a real purpose. As they created their signs, students practiced writing, spelling, communicating ideas, and thinking about how their words could inspire others to take action.\r\n\r\nThe book donation campaign also helped students understand the importance of giving back. They learned that when we work together, we can create opportunities for other children to learn and grow. A simple sign created by a student could encourage someone to donate a book, and that book could become a child's favorite story, strengthen their reading skills, or inspire a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1778528948791,"projectUrl":"project/printing-for-purpose-promoting-literacy/10221141/","projectTitle":"Printing for Purpose: Promoting Literacy & Preventing Summer Slide","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6000131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753545685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6000131"},{"teacherId":6000131,"projectId":10150794,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my project, \"Stopping the Summer Slide: Building Lifelong Readers Part 2!\" Your generosity provided my students with books and literacy resources that helped them continue learning, exploring, and growing as readers during the summer months.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I know that reading practice cannot stop simply because the school year ends. Summer should be a time for children to relax and have fun, but it can also be an important opportunity for students to strengthen their literacy skills and develop a genuine love for reading. Your support helped make sure that my students had access to engaging books and literacy materials that they could enjoy at home throughout the summer.\r\n\r\nThe books allowed my students to choose stories that sparked their interests, encouraged their imaginations, and gave them opportunities to practice reading independently. Rather than viewing reading as just another school assignment, students were able to experience books as something exciting, enjoyable, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour donations also helped me reinforce an important message with my students: reading is an adventure that does not end when the school year does. Whether they were reading with a family member, reading independently, or simply exploring a new book, every page provided an opportunity to build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, increase fluency, and grow their confidence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helped create opportunities for students to enter the new school year with stronger reading habits and a continued love for books. These resources were more than books—they were tools for learning, imagination, confidence, and lifelong growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us stop the summer slide, one book at a time. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in the lives of my students, and I am incredibly grateful for your support of their literacy journey.","fullyFundedDate":1773883562681,"projectUrl":"project/stopping-the-summer-slide-building-life/10150794/","projectTitle":"Stopping the Summer Slide: Building Lifelong Readers Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6000131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753545685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6000131"},{"teacherId":2660297,"projectId":10262784,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Raising the Confidence of Exceptionally Creative Students. Your generosity has provided our classroom with a heat press machine that will soon allow students to turn their creative ideas into custom-designed shirts and other projects. The goal of this project is to help exceptional education students build confidence through creativity, self-expression, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nAlthough we have not started using the heat press with students yet, they are excited about the opportunities it will bring. In the coming weeks, students will brainstorm designs, create artwork, and learn how their ideas can be transformed into finished products. We look forward to using this experience to encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence-building.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences. We are excited to see the impact this project will have as students begin bringing their ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1778325751011,"projectUrl":"project/raising-the-confidence-of-exceptionally/10262784/","projectTitle":"Raising the Confidence of Exceptionally Creative Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2660297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519303277942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-dhanasekaran"},{"teacherId":4429887,"projectId":10159016,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Reading Book Club students received multiple copies of a selected book title, allowing every participant to fully engage in the reading experience. Having access to their own printed copy will increase students' excitement and motivation to read, discuss, and analyze the text with their peers. This project will help students stay focus on meeting their personal reading goals while strengthening comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. As students prepare for our annual district reading competition, the availability of shared book sets will give them the opportunity dive into reading, collaborate with teammates, and build the confidence needed to compete successfully.\r\n\r\nThe enthusiasm among students was evident from the moment students saw the books for the book club. Many students express excitement about preparing for the annual district reading competition and look forward to testing their knowledge alongside students from other schools. Your support will create a memorable learning experience that will motivate students to read more, achieve their goals, and develop lifelong habits as enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773869583595,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-itsplashing-books-for/10159016/","projectTitle":"Read All About It...Splashing Books For Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4429887"},{"teacherId":4429887,"projectId":10159289,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were recognized and celebrated for their hard work through certificates of achievement and reading medals. These incentives played a significant role in motivating students to actively participate in our school-wide reading campaign and strive to meet their individual and classroom reading goals. As students tracked their progress throughout the year, they became more excited about reading, challenged themselves to read more books, and developed stronger reading habits. The opportunity to earn recognition for their dedication encouraged students to persevere, improve their literacy skills, and take pride in their academic accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on Honors Day was truly unforgettable as students proudly walked across the stage to receive their certificates of achievement and reading medals. Smiles filled the room as students celebrated the rewards of their hard work and commitment to reading. Many students eagerly displayed their medals and certificates to their families, teachers, and peers, feeling a great sense of accomplishment and pride. This project helped create a culture where reading is celebrated and valued, reinforcing the importance of setting goals, working hard, and achieving success. Your support made it possible to honor our students' efforts in a meaningful way, and the positive impact will continue to inspire a love of reading for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1774971315239,"projectUrl":"project/medals-of-excellence-celebrating-studen/10159289/","projectTitle":"Medals of Excellence: Celebrating Student Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4429887"},{"teacherId":4429887,"projectId":10131527,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to quality headphones with microphones that are making a tremendous impact on teaching and learning every day. These headphones allow students to fully engage in digital learning activities by hearing instructions clearly, participating in interactive lessons, and using educational programs without distractions. They have also provided equitable access to district assessments and state assessments that require headphones with microphones, ensuring that every student has the tools needed to demonstrate their knowledge and perform at their best. Teachers have noticed improved focus, increased student engagement, and greater confidence as students interact with technology-based learning resources.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on our students' faces when they received their new headphones was unforgettable. The microphones have enabled students to actively participate in speaking and listening tasks, record responses, practice reading fluency, and communicate more effectively through digital platforms. These headphones have not only enhanced academic learning but have also helped students build important technology and communication skills. Your support has provided our students with a valuable resource that they use every day, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive difference it has made in their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1773972459713,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-lets-hear-all-about-it/10131527/","projectTitle":"Extra, Extra, Let's Hear All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4429887"},{"teacherId":6000131,"projectId":10150770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping provide books for my students and school community. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young readers!\r\n\r\n Having access to engaging, age-appropriate books gives my students opportunities to practice their reading skills, build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop a genuine love for reading. Most importantly, these books will help prevent the summer slide by keeping students reading, learning, and growing even after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nYour donation is giving my students something truly valuable—the opportunity to see themselves as readers and to discover new characters, ideas, places, and possibilities through books.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a culture where reading is encouraged, celebrated, and accessible. Because of your support, our little dolphins can keep swimming into summer with a good book in hand!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778520187560,"projectUrl":"project/stopping-the-summer-slide-building-life/10150770/","projectTitle":"Stopping the Summer Slide: Building Lifelong Readers Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6000131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753545685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6000131"},{"teacherId":6000131,"projectId":10013195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students were overjoyed when they learned that our project was funded and we were able to add the items to our cart to help provide them \"fuel\" for their stomachs in the form of drinks to go along with the snacks on the snack cart in the classroom. Due to your generous donations my students had one less thing to worry about while at school learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to continue fueling little stomachs, fueling growing brains, and fueling big dreams!","fullyFundedDate":1775004276812,"projectUrl":"project/second-semester-fuel-your-stomach-fuel/10013195/","projectTitle":"Second Semester Fuel Your Stomach! Fuel Your Brain Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6000131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704753545685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6000131"},{"teacherId":6199207,"projectId":10167315,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Craft Club! Your generosity in providing a Cricut Joy, Cricut Mug Press, and mugs will give our students exciting opportunities to explore creativity, design, and hands-on learning. These tools will allow students to create personalized projects, develop problem-solving skills, and express themselves through art and innovation. The experiences they gain will help build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping make our Craft Club a place where creativity can thrive. Thank you for making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778880453397,"projectUrl":"project/create-and-inspire/10167315/","projectTitle":"Create and Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199207_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548038585265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/superkizs"},{"teacherId":3346527,"projectId":10134052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for my classroom! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nHeadphones allow my students to fully engage with digital learning programs, listen to stories independently, practice phonics and reading skills, and receive personalized instruction without distractions. They also help create a focused learning environment where every child can work at their own pace and build confidence.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these headphones provide access to learning opportunities they might not otherwise have. Watching them become excited about listening to books, practicing new skills, and taking ownership of their learning has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping provide the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity is appreciated more than you know, and my students and I are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775004276789,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-help-students-focus-and-su/10134052/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Help Students Focus and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hundley-Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3346527_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459819048855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3346527"},{"teacherId":3346527,"projectId":10158703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping put books into the hands of my students! These new texts are doing so much more than providing summer entertainment—they are helping children continue building the reading habits and skills that will support them next school year. As a first-grade teacher, I use books to teach students how to think while they read, including identifying the main idea, retelling key details, making predictions, asking and answering questions, and using pictures and context clues to understand unfamiliar words.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and joyful. Students read with partners, participate in small-group instruction, and spend time reading independently with books that match their interests and reading levels. We talk about characters, make connections to our own experiences, and celebrate growth as readers every day. Several students have been especially excited about the new books because they finally found stories that feel just right for them.\r\n\r\nOne student who was previously hesitant to read independently now eagerly chooses a book during every reading block and wants to share what happened in the story. Another student has become more confident sounding out words and is proud to read pages aloud to classmates. Seeing students develop both skill and excitement for reading has been one of the greatest gifts of this donation. Your generosity is helping ensure that my students have access to engaging books all summer long, and that continued access can make a tremendous difference in helping young readers maintain and grow their skills. Thank you for investing in their futures and helping them discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773869583365,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-exploring-worlds/10158703/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Exploring Worlds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hundley-Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3346527_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459819048855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3346527"},{"teacherId":2660297,"projectId":10131085,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing headphones for our students during the GA Milestones assessment. These headphones have made a meaningful difference in helping students focus and fully access the test. Many of our assessments include audio components, and the headphones allow students to clearly hear directions, passages, and questions without distractions. For my students, especially those who benefit from a structured and supportive environment, having their own headphones creates a calm, focused space that supports comprehension and confidence during testing.\r\nWhen the headphones were first introduced, students were excited and immediately eager to use them. What stood out most was how engaged and focused they became during practice sessions. The ability to control their listening experience made them feel more independent and confident. One student who often struggles with attention was able to stay on task for a much longer period of time, proudly completing activities with minimal redirection. Another student shared that the headphones helped \"block out noise,\" making it easier to understand what was being asked.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use the headphones not only for testing but also during daily instruction for listening activities, reading support, and technology-based learning programs. This project has helped remove barriers and provided equitable access to important digital tools. 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