{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Red Bud Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9762260,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K classroom received a vibrant collection of writing materials that have already made a meaningful difference in our students' learning and growth. From the moment we unpacked the new supplies—crayon rocks, scented markers, gel pens, rubber letter stampers, and colorful ink pads—our classroom writing center transformed into an even more magical and inviting space!\r\n\r\nOur students are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to express themselves. With these new tools, they are strengthening fine motor skills, exploring textures and colors, and discovering that writing can be fun and exciting. The crayon rocks are helping little hands develop proper pencil grip, while the variety of pens and markers spark joy and creativity during writing time. Letter stamps have become a class favorite, turning alphabet practice into playful exploration.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials are building confidence. Children who once hesitated to pick up a writing tool are now eagerly creating cards, stories, and messages with pride. This project has laid a joyful, hands-on foundation for literacy and helped our young learners see themselves as writers. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1760373066541,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-stamp-and-shine-in-writing/9762260/","projectTitle":"Sparkle, Stamp, and Shine in Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9760527,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our shape hole punches have already brought so much excitement, creativity, and confidence into our Pre-K classroom! The materials arrived just in time for the holiday season, and my students were absolutely thrilled to use the Christmas-themed punches during writing and art centers.\r\n\r\nThe moment we introduced the new tools, the kids' faces lit up. They eagerly lined up to try the punches. These simple tools helped them feel independent and capable—big feelings for 4- and 5-year-olds learning to control their hands and build fine motor strength. Students will use the punched shapes to decorate cards, add details to drawings, and make festive collages. Not only are they strengthening the muscles needed for future writing success, but they are also discovering just how fun and expressive the writing and art centers can be. The pride they feel when they punch a shape successfully is priceless, and it builds the confidence they need to keep trying new tools and new skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has already made a meaningful difference in their daily learning. The joy, creativity, and fine-motor growth happening because of these shape punches will continue all year long—and for many classes to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students tools that make them feel strong, creative, and inspired!","fullyFundedDate":1762267718887,"projectUrl":"project/punching-shapes-into-creativity/9760527/","projectTitle":"Punching Shapes into Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9819808,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made such a meaningful difference in our Pre-K classroom. The magnetic manipulatives, storytelling tools, and literacy materials have quickly become some of the most loved and used items in our learning centers. My students now have daily opportunities to explore, imagine, and discover through hands-on play that feels exciting and empowering.\r\n\r\nFor many of my children, this is their very first year in a school setting. These new materials have helped create a classroom environment where they feel confident, capable, and eager to learn. The storytelling puppet set has brought \"Go Away, Big Green Monster!\" to life, and the kids absolutely light up when they get to retell the story using the puppet. Our mix-and-match magnetic animals and monsters have sparked so much creativity—students are building silly creatures, describing them, naming them, and using them in pretend-play stories with their friends.\r\n\r\nThe Magnet Discovery Board has become a favorite spot in our room. Children are experimenting with attraction, testing objects, and exploring early STEM concepts in a playful, developmentally appropriate way. At the same time, all of these materials are strengthening fine motor skills, emotional expression, vocabulary, and problem-solving—essential foundations for school readiness.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom is now a space filled with curiosity, imagination, and joyful learning. Every child, regardless of their home resources, has access to high-quality materials that help them learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our littlest learners and helping them grow!","fullyFundedDate":1762267594809,"projectUrl":"project/mix-match-make-magic-in-pre-k/9819808/","projectTitle":"Mix, Match, & Make Magic in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9656496,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our Pre-K art center is getting the refresh it truly needed! The excitement in our classroom is already building as we unpack new paints, brushes, and sturdy paper—supplies that will allow our young artists to dream big and create boldly.\r\nFor many of my students, art is more than just an activity—it's a language of expression, confidence, and joy. These new materials will help them explore color, emotion, and creativity in meaningful ways, all while strengthening important fine motor and problem-solving skills.\r\nYour support means the world to us. You've helped create a space where every child can feel proud of their work, see their ideas come to life, and know that what they create matters. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our little artists and helping us fill our classroom with color, imagination, and joy! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1759583344343,"projectUrl":"project/painting-our-way-to-creativity-in-pre-k/9656496/","projectTitle":"Painting Our Way to Creativity in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9694193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring new light table materials to our Pre-K classroom! The translucent blocks, letters, numbers, and pebbles you helped provide are already bringing excitement and curiosity to our learning space.\r\n\r\nWhile we're still eagerly hoping our full light table will be funded soon, these materials are already being put to great use! In the meantime, the children are exploring them on our small tabletop LED light panel and in many other creative ways—building towers and patterns on clear trays, sorting the colorful shapes by size, texture, and color and creative building in our block center. We've even used the see-through letters for letter activities during small-group literacy time.\r\n\r\nOnce our light table is funded, these materials will truly come to life. They'll be the perfect tools for hands-on exploration, helping students dive deeper into science, math, and literacy concepts like color mixing, symmetry, balance, counting, and spelling—all through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. You've given my students opportunities to imagine, experiment, and collaborate in new ways. Thank you for helping us build a brighter, more engaging learning environment—one glowing block at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1757683198313,"projectUrl":"project/bright-builders-stem-learning-with-ligh/9694193/","projectTitle":"Bright Builders: STEM Learning with Light Table Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9373139,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a beautiful collection of multicultural dolls and diverse books that truly reflect the wonderful variety of children in our world—and in our classroom!\r\n\r\nMy Pre-K students have loved exploring and playing with the new dolls. It's heartwarming to see how naturally they include them in their dramatic play, nurturing, talking, and pretending with care and excitement. The dolls have sparked meaningful conversations about similarities and differences, helping the children build empathy, understanding, and confidence in who they are.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make diversity and inclusion something our students experience every day—not just learn about. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on their hearts and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1757683159641,"projectUrl":"project/dolls-that-look-like-me/9373139/","projectTitle":"Dolls That Look Like Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9141251,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Pre-K students are thriving with the Toniebox! This screen-free listening tool has quickly become a classroom favorite, helping children build vocabulary, improve listening comprehension, and strengthen attention spans in a fun and hands-on way. What excites them most is the independence — they love choosing a character, starting a story, and controlling the box all on their own. Even students who are still developing English have gained confidence by repeating new words and phrases they've learned through the stories. The Toniebox has truly made learning come alive for our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746553379190,"projectUrl":"project/story-time-tonies/9141251/","projectTitle":"Story Time Tonies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9370411,"letterContent":"While the full impact of this project will be most deeply felt at the end of the school year—when each student receives their personalized copy of Oh, the Places You'll Go!—the journey begins the moment we introduce the book in our classroom.Even at four or five years old, our students are beginning to see that books aren't just for fun—they're tools for understanding the world and dreaming about what's possible.\r\n\r\nWhen our students finally hold their own copy of the book—with a personalized message from their teachers—they will be receiving more than just pages and pictures. They'll be holding a piece of their educational journey, something they can return to year after year as they grow. The messages from future teachers will make this gift even more powerful, reminding them that they are supported and capable every step of the way.\r\n\r\nThis project plants seeds now that will bloom over time. Thanks to your generosity, our students will not only develop essential literacy skills—they'll carry with them the belief that their dreams matter and that they truly are going places.","fullyFundedDate":1755724823957,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go-memory-keeps/9370411/","projectTitle":"\"Oh, the Places You'll Go!\" Memory Keepsake","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9375420,"letterContent":"The dolls have already made such a difference in our play centers. The kids are using them to act out family routines and build houses in the block area. I hear things like, \"She looks like me!\" and \"This is my family!\" The smiles on their faces said it all!\r\n\r\nWhat I love most is how these dolls help the kids feel seen. They're learning about differences in such a natural, positive way, and it's leading to some really thoughtful conversations for pre-K. Plus, it's boosting their storytelling, vocabulary, and social skills while they play.\r\n\r\nWe'll keep using the dolls in our block center and dollhouse throughout the school year and as we continue talking about families and learning about kindness. I know they'll be a classroom favorite for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this happen. You didn't just give us new toys—you gave my students a way to see themselves and each other in such a special way.","fullyFundedDate":1750256176421,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts-promoting-incl/9375420/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Hearts: Promoting Inclusivity through Dolls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":9139480,"letterContent":"Circle time is a vital part of our Pre-K classroom—a daily routine that sets the tone for learning, builds community, and supports our students' social, emotional, and academic growth. One of the most beloved parts of this time is when students get to \"play the teacher.\" They lead songs, pretend to read books, and ask questions—practicing public speaking, leadership, and critical thinking in a playful, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a comfortable, adjustable rolling chair that adds so much excitement and functionality to this experience. When the students first saw the new chair, their eyes lit up—one child gasped and said, \"Is that the teacher chair for us?!\" From that moment, it became a treasured part of our routine.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the school year, we began a special project where students brought in family photos to share with the class. As part of our \"family tree\" display, each child had a turn sitting in the teacher chair to present their photo during circle time, introducing their loved ones to the class. It was a beautiful way to build connections and celebrate each child's background. Students spoke with pride while their classmates listened, asked questions, and recognized shared experiences.\r\n\r\nFor me, the chair has made a big difference in how I support my students. It provides the back support I need and the mobility to easily shift between students during small group instruction, keeping our learning environment fluid and connected.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide a chair—it created a new sense of ownership, excitement, and confidence in our classroom. Thank you for investing in experiences that nurture belonging, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746563730807,"projectUrl":"project/lets-roll-with-it/9139480/","projectTitle":"Let's Roll With It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":8980940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Pre-k class! My class is loving the gifts to us. The new ABC toys are fantastic learning tools and they make learning letters engaging and fun, helping young children develop essential literacy skills. The kids have already been able to play and learn with the Mr. Pencil's ABC Backpack. They have explored the letters and played some of the electronic alphabet games. They love to practice writing and drawing with the pen. One of my girls enthusiastically showed me that she could write her name. Thank you for making their learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1740082678167,"projectUrl":"project/the-abcs-of-learning/8980940/","projectTitle":"The ABCs of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summerfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217225_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694461529082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssummerfieldprek"},{"teacherId":9217225,"projectId":8974623,"letterContent":"My pre-k class loves your gift to us! My kids went crazy over having more magnetic pieces to play with. Although some of the originally requested items were not available to order and we had to make substitutions, the magnetic tiles are being used in our classroom book center. A couple of weeks ago the children used the Valentine's themed magnetic tiles to build and create with the Valentine's books. They love to play with them. I cannot wait to switch out the Valentine's magnetic tiles for the other themed tiles. Thank you for making their learning fun!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us get the materials for our classroom. 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