{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dawes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2045760,"projectId":10157845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in providing books for our kindergarten graduation. Because of your kindness, each of my students will take home a special book to celebrate this important milestone in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nFor many of these children, this will be a treasured keepsake—one that not only marks their achievement but also encourages a lifelong love of reading. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, helping us create a memorable and joyful experience for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and belief in our classroom. 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We are so incredibly grateful for you and truly appreciate all you do!","fullyFundedDate":1773843753147,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10132760/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539616574607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3109378"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":9947007,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. 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I will be using these fluency and literacy passages with small groups of students who come see me for reading interventions. These students are still working on building their literacy skills as they continue to grow.\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774541694613,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-fluency/10164080/","projectTitle":"Fun With Fluency!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/18694"},{"teacherId":6705346,"projectId":9249185,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my Scholastic Scholars project. The students were so excited when I told them we have Scholastic and Science Spin articles to do every Friday. It makes their week!\r\n\r\nI love using Scholastic and Science Spin articles with my students because they learn about age appropriate and relevant topics. 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You have helped to encourage my students to achieve and increase their interest and love of school. They are amazed that someone that they don't know is willing to become involved in their learning. Thank you again for helping my students enjoy their learning. 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