{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sallas - Mahone Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9870641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the large Jenga game and the spinner! They have been such wonderful additions to our Pre-K classroom. The Jenga blocks are helping our students strengthen important math skills through hands-on play, and the spinner has quickly become a classroom favorite. Our students are excited to use it as they practice colors, ordering, and understanding more and less. Your generosity is truly making learning more engaging and meaningful for our little learners. We appreciate your support more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1764603334484,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stack-and-spin-hands-on-math-and-s/9870641/","projectTitle":"STEM Stack and Spin: Hands-On Math and Science Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9813369,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our meaningful community service project. Our students are working to assemble the care packages for the residents at our local convalescent center. The beautiful wooden ornament kits you provided are high quality, and the students have already begun assembling them and cutting ribbons together. With your help, they are packing the brushes, bracelets, and socks in the kindness bags. \r\n\r\nThis project has given our students a special opportunity to see how simple acts of kindness can brighten someone's day and make a lasting difference. They are learning that giving to others not only spreads happiness but also helps build a caring and connected community. We plan to deliver the kindness bags early November. Please know that your generosity is making a meaningful impact. Merry everything. :)","fullyFundedDate":1761077828128,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-kind-hearts-that-care-and/9813369/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Kind Hearts That Care and Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9791002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project. Your support helped us provide both new books and cozy towels for our students.\r\n\r\n Because of you, our students now have the chance to experience curling up with a soft towel and getting lost in a good story. The children are so excited about their towels, especially because they feature some of their favorite characters like superheroes, dinosaurs, and other fun designs. They are exploring new worlds, building their reading skills, and developing a love for books. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring comfort and joy to these students. In the coming weeks, I plan to personalize each towel with the students' names using vinyl so they can easily keep up with their own. For now, they are enjoying their new books and towels. Your kindness has made a lasting difference! Merry everything! :)","fullyFundedDate":1760799285691,"projectUrl":"project/wrap-and-read-thats-what-we-need/9791002/","projectTitle":"Wrap and Read, That's What We Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7162748,"projectId":9639434,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, these resources have made a positive impact in our classroom! The fidget toys have helped students stay focused and calm during lessons, especially my autistic students who need extra sensory input. I use the Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen and Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker to create clear, colorful visuals and labels that make instructions easier to follow and learning more engaging. The reward stickers are a wonderful way to celebrate students' efforts and achievements, motivating them to keep trying their best. The blue light blocking glasses help protect students' eyes during computer time, allowing them to work comfortably for longer periods. Since receiving the blue light blocking glasses, my students have become more excited to work on their computers.\r\n\r\nA memorable moment was when a student who often struggles with attention used a fidget toy during a reading activity and was able to stay focused much longer than usual. After completing the task, she proudly received a reward sticker, which boosted her confidence and enthusiasm. These tools have truly supported both learning and well-being in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758202976047,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort-creativity-kit/9639434/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort & Creativity Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breche Leonard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7162748_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705955516773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7162748"},{"teacherId":8545529,"projectId":9165222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our school's Care Closet! Your kindness helps ensure that every student has access to the essential items they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.The laundry detergent, body wash, lotion, and other items will lift the burden off of the students households and enable the students at my school to focus on learning. Such a small gesture can mean so much! Your support makes a real difference in our school community, and we are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and care.","fullyFundedDate":1746713281288,"projectUrl":"project/wildcats-care-closet-because-we-care/9165222/","projectTitle":"Wildcats Care Closet: Because We Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672421306718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8545529"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9714771,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing thanks to your generous donations!\r\n\r\nStudents recently explored heat and sound with the popcorn popper you purchased. They were fascinated to see how heat causes the kernels to pop, transforming from one form to another. My cool kids gained a deeper understanding of heat transfer.\r\n\r\nIn our science center, students are learning about the apple life cycle. Using the apple-themed plates, they've been sorting, observing, and making real-world connections between science and everyday life. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping turn our classroom into a science lab. Your support means the world. Merry everything.","fullyFundedDate":1759407221272,"projectUrl":"project/science-that-pops-and-melts/9714771/","projectTitle":"Science That Pops and Melts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":8545529,"projectId":9108368,"letterContent":"Thank you for being kind to my students, and donating to this project. The listening center is used during center time, or when students finish the work and have a few minutes to spare. Most of my class are new readers who are still decoding, so any time they are able to hear a voice read fluently and with porosity they feel like it's a treat! Your generosity has enabled my students to use a resource that would otherwise sit in a cabinet and eventually get thrown away. I could not let that happen so thank you for breathing new life into our cd with books for independent reading time!","fullyFundedDate":1746699571265,"projectUrl":"project/listen-to-me/9108368/","projectTitle":"Listen to Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672421306718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8545529"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9630431,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to our wonderful donors. Because of you our students are exploring various careers They have been designing their own buttons with our new button maker to get ready for our Apple Tasting Party while learning about manufacturing and design. One student said, \"I didn't know I could make something all by myself and wear it!\" \r\n\r\nThey are also discovering information technology through the Toniebox and learning how technology connects to their everyday lives. \r\nOur Career Quest is coming alive and students are seeing that it is never too early to start thinking about their future. Thank you for helping us make these experiences possible. Merry everything!","fullyFundedDate":1755766068349,"projectUrl":"project/career-quest-pre-k-edition/9630431/","projectTitle":"Career Quest: Pre-K Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":7021193,"projectId":9660478,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support in providing balls and game equipment for our students to enjoy during recess! The students have already been putting them to great use. Their recess is 10x better thanks to generous donors like you all. These same balls will continue to be used during our upcoming magical, Disney-themed Field Day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we now have a basketball goal that is the perfect height for our Pre-K students. The students will be able to shoot, score, and increase their gross motor skills. \r\n\r\nSME pre-k families, thanks for your generous donations to ensure our scholars have a field day full of fun and fitness. We could not have done this without our SME pre-K families and Dick's Sporting Goods. The sixty pre-k students in our pre-k program will have the best field day yet. \r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks from the entire Sallas Mahone Elementary Pre-K Staff.","fullyFundedDate":1758135382772,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-magic-move-us-a-fitness-field-d/9660478/","projectTitle":"Let the Magic Move Us: A Fitness Field Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7021193"},{"teacherId":8545529,"projectId":9125706,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide my students with headphones for their daily learning. Your generosity has not only helped my class, but my entire grade level. You're not only helping with learning, but testing and multimodal reading. My student are able to do assignments without disturbing their classmates, and are able to focus on their work. Also, my student who didn't bring supplies do not feel left out because they have the materials they need to be successful in class. Thank you again! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746698774223,"projectUrl":"project/we-listen-and-we-dont-judge/9125706/","projectTitle":"We Listen and We Don’t Judge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672421306718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8545529"},{"teacherId":8545529,"projectId":9298338,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this campaign. Your generosity enabled our schools Beta Club to plan and organize making emergency food bags for the students in our school. They worked closely with the catalyst teachers, our school social worker, and myself to find out the needs and work to help combat hunger in our school.\r\nThe Beta Club students showed care, pride, and empathy while working. They had meaningful discussions while they were working about other ideas they had, and others things they can do to help the students about school. Your kindness helped the students of my school show kindness and display leadership and organizational skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746822645941,"projectUrl":"project/wildcats-fight-hunger/9298338/","projectTitle":"Wildcats Fight Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672421306718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8545529"},{"teacherId":8545529,"projectId":9048539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. You generous donation provided books for my students that not only celebrate their birthdays, but helps promote literacy. Not only do they get a gift they can read that gift and learn about a prominent author who has left a positive impact on children and adults alike.\r\nYour kindness has unlocked core memories for children who might not get the happiest of birthdays. You have helped solidify happy memories for a lot of children. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1744233253917,"projectUrl":"project/books-arent-basic-for-birthdays/9048539/","projectTitle":"Books Aren’t Basic for Birthdays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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