{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Claremont Academy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4953577,"projectId":9624574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! I am beyond grateful for your support in providing a brand-new laminator and laminating pouches for our students.\r\nThese supplies are already making a massive difference in our daily routines. With this laminator, I am able to protect and preserve our reusable learning centers, math games, and flashcards. Instead of throwing away paper worksheets after a single use, my students can now use dry-erase markers on beautifully laminated sheets over and over again. This not only saves valuable classroom resources but also keeps the children highly engaged with bright, hands-on activities that last.\r\nYour kindness ensures that my current students—and many future classes to come—will have access to durable, high-quality learning tools. Thank you for investing in our education and making our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1766086587589,"projectUrl":"project/laminator-for-elementary-classroom/9624574/","projectTitle":"Laminator for Elementary Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4953577_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510253719188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4953577"},{"teacherId":4953577,"projectId":8214035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our virtual reality headsets! Your support has opened up a whole new universe of learning for my students, and we are absolutely thrilled to bring this cutting-edge technology into our classroom.\r\nBefore this project was funded, our lessons were limited to traditional textbooks, flat screens, and paper worksheets. While we always did our best to stay engaged, nothing compares to the power of immersive learning. With these VR goggles, my students are no longer just reading about history, science, and geography—they are actively experiencing them.\r\nBecause of you, we can now take virtual field trips to places we could never otherwise visit. We can journey to the deepest trenches of the ocean to study marine biology, walk through ancient historical ruins, or blast off into space to explore the solar system up close. This technology turns abstract and complex scientific or historical concepts into tangible, unforgettable adventures. It has completely transformed the atmosphere in our classroom, sparking a renewed curiosity and excitement for learning among all of my students.\r\nYour kindness has done much more than just provide advanced equipment; you have shown my students that there is a whole community of people out there who care about their education and believe in their future success. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our minds. Thank you for making this dream a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1716559573932,"projectUrl":"project/lets-travel-to-the-moon-and-back/8214035/","projectTitle":"Let's Travel to the Moon and Back!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4953577_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510253719188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4953577"},{"teacherId":4953577,"projectId":7920485,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have a brand new class set of high-quality headphones! This addition has truly transformed our daily learning environment.\r\nBefore these arrived, independent workstation time could be noisy and full of distractions. Now, my students can completely immerse themselves in interactive reading programs, listen to engaging audiobooks, and complete customized digital lessons without any external disruptions. This focus helps them build confidence, and they are excited to engage with their learning apps every single day.\r\nYour generosity has given my students the tools they need to thrive and focus on their education. Thank you for believing in our classroom and making a lasting difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1701197473076,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-headphones/7920485/","projectTitle":"Class Set of Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4953577_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510253719188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4953577"},{"teacherId":4953577,"projectId":6988236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom project! Your kind donation has brought so much joy, movement, and laughter to our daily routine through the addition of tinkling poles, Chinese jump ropes, and classic jump ropes.\r\nBefore these items arrived, our recess and physical education periods lacked the variety needed to keep every student engaged. Now, the energy on our playground has completely transformed. The classic jump ropes have become an absolute favorite for building endurance, personal timing, and individual goal-setting. My students love challenging themselves to see how many consecutive jumps they can achieve, fostering a wonderful spirit of determination and healthy self-competition.\r\nMeanwhile, the Chinese jump ropes and tinkling poles have added a rich, collaborative dimension to our playtime. Tinkling poles have introduced our students to rhythmic coordination and teamwork, requiring them to sync their movements to a beat while working closely with their peers. The Chinese jump ropes have sparked immense creativity as students team up in groups of three or more to master intricate patterns, jump sequences, and cooperative games. These tools are doing so much more than keeping our kids physically active; they are actively teaching social skills, communication, and mutual encouragement.\r\nYour investment in our public school classroom has a direct, positive impact on my students' physical well-being and social-emotional growth every single day. Seeing their bright smiles and listening to their laughter as they master a new rhythm or jumping trick is a constant reminder of how meaningful your support truly is. We are profoundly grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to making learning and play dynamic, inclusive, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1672072296976,"projectUrl":"project/performance-team/6988236/","projectTitle":"Performance Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4953577_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510253719188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4953577"},{"teacherId":4953577,"projectId":5845901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project through DonorsChoose. The chair pockets, books, and long arm stapler have completely transformed our daily learning environment.\r\nThe chair pockets have been a game-changer for classroom organization. Each student now has a dedicated, accessible space right at their desk to store their materials, which drastically reduces transition times and keeps our room tidy. The collection of new books has sparked so much excitement; seeing my students eager to dive into fresh pages during independent reading is a joy. Additionally, the long arm stapler has made our publishing center a reality, allowing the children to securely bind and proudly showcase their own written stories.\r\nYour support goes far beyond the physical items. You have provided my students with a sense of pride and ownership over their learning space. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on these bright young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1634841614153,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-success/5845901/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4953577_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510253719188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4953577"},{"teacherId":4953577,"projectId":4855856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of books to our school. Your thoughtful contribution is a wonderful addition to our collection and will make a lasting impact on our readers.\r\nBooks have a unique power to inspire, educate, and connect us, and your gift ensures that our community has access to stories and knowledge that can truly transform lives. Because of supporters like you, we can continue to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning in an environment that welcomes everyone. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, your shared passion for literacy, and your investment in our community's future.\r\nThank you again for your wonderful support.","fullyFundedDate":1593126919278,"projectUrl":"project/perseverance-is-important/4855856/","projectTitle":"Perseverance Is Important","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4953577_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510253719188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4953577"},{"teacherId":110803,"projectId":9774048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom library. Because of you, our students now have access to books that will spark their curiosity, stretch their imaginations, and help them grow as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nThere is something special about watching a student find their book. The one they can't put down, the one that makes them laugh, wonder, or see the world differently. Your donation makes those moments possible every single day.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is becoming more than just a place to learn. It's also becoming a space filled with stories, discovery, and opportunity. That is because of your donation and support. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768774518302,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-refresh/9774048/","projectTitle":"A Book Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp110803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468864237915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/110803"},{"teacherId":4357376,"projectId":9946209,"letterContent":"Our students are loving the new keyboards! The stickers that came with for the keys give a great visual representation that matches the sheet music that they are learning. Our kids are learning on to analyze and think critically in their musical journey, all while being scaffolded to be successful in their tasks. \r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the new keyboards, they yelled in excitement and begged to be the first to try. The are so eager to learn to play instruments. These are definitely a great start!","fullyFundedDate":1768775403955,"projectUrl":"project/musical-keyboards/9946209/","projectTitle":"Musical Keyboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanderheyden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4357376"},{"teacherId":2550980,"projectId":9759163,"letterContent":"having the lab coats really helped my students to feel and act as scientist! Because of your generous donations, my students were able to engage in the Engineering Design Process as they dissected real flowers. During this school year, my students have proudly worn the little, white lab coat to complete many science projects. Additionally, they have learned so much more about animals pollinators as I engaged them in read aloud from the books that came from this donation. \r\n\r\nAgain, we would like to thank you from our hearts for making this experience a fun one for us!","fullyFundedDate":1767881234041,"projectUrl":"project/the-pollinators/9759163/","projectTitle":"The Pollinators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728887713606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephaniejefferson"},{"teacherId":2550980,"projectId":9769117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with an amazing opportunity to explore and observe plants up close. With the microscope, students got a chance to look closely at plant parts. Your donation made this possible! My students had so much fun reading about the process of pollination. Because of the books & puzzles, kids were able to look at illustrations, work in centers & collaborate with each other to discuss various plant parts. Without your generosity, none of this would have been possible! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764598854160,"projectUrl":"project/dissecting-a-flower/9769117/","projectTitle":"Dissecting a Flower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2550980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728887713606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephaniejefferson"},{"teacherId":4357376,"projectId":3916085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The iPads for very much needed in a time when we didn't have updated technology in our public school. The IPads were used for learning centers, and the kids grew their reading levels because of their impact. We are still using them today! We are forever grateful for you for funding our projects and propelling our learning forward. In 2018, all but 2 students met or exceeded their reading growth goals! Any it is because the the impact your dobation had on my students' learning centers.","fullyFundedDate":1558673811911,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-little-ones/3916085/","projectTitle":"Technology for Little Ones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanderheyden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4357376"},{"teacherId":4357376,"projectId":3084944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of our at seat storage systems. With your donation, our Kindergarteners were able to learn all about personal responsibility and have a place to keep their own supplies and learning materials. Throughout year, they learned to keep their personal space clean and organized, as well as how to respect other student's personal spaces. We rae grateful that you have given out students this opportunity. 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