{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dixon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":10254086,"letterContent":"The funding for essential classroom supplies, from pencils, crayons, and markers to sturdy folders, has leveled the playing field for our bright, curious second graders at Dixon Elementary. For eight-year-olds, these everyday materials are the essential tools of their trade, and having their own complete set of supplies removes the stress, distraction, and embarrassment of lacking what their peers have. Equipped with the right resources, our students take genuine pride in their work, feel a true sense of belonging in our classroom community, and can focus entirely on the joy of learning and academic success without financial hurdles standing in their way.\r\n\r\nEqually transformative has been the provision of essential cleaning supplies, which ensures our classroom remains a healthy, safe sanctuary every single day. A clean and organized environment allows our resilient learners to focus on their studies without distraction, instilling a deep sense of respect and care for our shared learning space. By removing barriers and creating an equitable, hygienic classroom, your generosity has given our second graders the confidence, tools, and environment they need to unlock their full potential and excel.","fullyFundedDate":1787664939720,"projectUrl":"project/success-starts-with-supplies/10254086/","projectTitle":"Success Starts with Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":10254080,"letterContent":"The funding for essential cleaning supplies, including Clorox sprays and wipes, has transformed our Chicago classroom into a safe, hygienic, and welcoming haven for our twenty-five amazing students. Coming from a low-income community where school often serves as a peaceful escape from home challenges, our students deeply benefit from an environment that feels loving, supportive, and cared for. With our school facing a shortage of cleaning staff and supplies, your generosity has provided the exact tools needed to ensure our room is thoroughly sanitized and ready for learning every single day.\r\n\r\nBeyond keeping our classroom healthy and free of distractions, this project has instilled invaluable life habits and pride in our young scholars who strive for excellence. Seeing a spotless, well-maintained environment daily teaches our students to value cleanliness and order, inspiring them to take personal responsibility for their shared space. By taking care of our room together with the proper materials, our students learn self-respect, mutual care, and the importance of maintaining an organized environment, lessons that extend far beyond our classroom walls into their daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1787664917788,"projectUrl":"project/wiping-away-distractions/10254080/","projectTitle":"Wiping Away Distractions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":10254074,"letterContent":"The funding for essential copy paper has made a profound impact on our second-grade classroom at Dixon Elementary, serving as the literal foundation for almost every lesson we teach. While it might seem like \"just paper,\" this vital resource acts as the fuel that keeps our learning moving, enabling our budding artists, playwrights, and mathematicians to thrive. Having a reliable supply of paper ensures that no lesson is skipped due to a lack of materials, allowing us to regularly provide printed interactive reading logs, math practice sets, and creative writing templates. This access directly supports our students as they transition from \"learning to read\" to \"reading to learn,\" giving them the physical tools they need to hold, practice handwriting, and draw out story maps for their creative projects.\r\n\r\nBeyond day-to-day instruction, your generosity has empowered our students to engage deeply with their learning and share their growth with their families. Printed paper allows our second graders to hone essential fine motor skills through drawing and handwriting, while also powering interactive math notebooks where they physically cut, glue, and solve problems. It gives a struggling mathematician the physical worksheet that helps a complex concept finally \"click,\" and it provides the very pages for a student's first \"published\" book or mini-book to proudly take home. Your investment has ensured that every young scholar in our classroom has the necessary materials to collaborate, express their creativity, and write their own success stories.","fullyFundedDate":1787664841918,"projectUrl":"project/the-canvas-for-2nd-grade-success/10254074/","projectTitle":"The Canvas for 2nd Grade Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":10396197,"letterContent":"The funding for essential classroom materials has fundamentally transformed our third-grade classroom into an organized, engaging, and highly effective environment for learning. Having items like name tags, copy paper, and organizational supplies readily available from day one has streamlined our daily routines and strengthened our classroom community. Copy paper and daily supplies allow us to seamlessly prepare hands-on instructional activities, print assessments, and maintain consistent communication with families, ensuring that every student stays on track and feels fully supported both at school and at home.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful is the introduction of dedicated math manipulatives and instructional resources, which have made abstract concepts come alive during our daily lessons. These tactile tools empower our third graders to actively participate, explore mathematical ideas through hands-on practice, and collaborate confidently with their peers. By removing the stress of missing supplies and equipping our room with the necessary tools to learn and grow, your investment has created a positive, equitable space where every child is prepared and excited to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1787664907189,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-third-grade-classroom-for/10396197/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Third-Grade Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":10396092,"letterContent":"The new classroom rug and essential beginning-of-the-year supplies have fundamentally transformed our third-grade classroom into a welcoming, organized, and equitable space for learning. Having a designated classroom rug has provided a comfortable central gathering area where our students come together every day for morning meetings, interactive read-alouds, and collaborative group work. This physical anchor has significantly strengthened our classroom community from day one, fostering a sense of belonging and making whole-group instruction and peer collaboration much more engaging and seamless.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful has been the provision of basic school supplies like pencils, notebooks, folders, crayons, markers, glue sticks, and dry-erase markers, alongside essential classroom hygiene items. Having these materials readily available ensures that every single child enters the room on an equal playing field, fully equipped to participate in every lesson without the stress or stigma of missing supplies. Your support has removed financial barriers for our families and created a clean, prepared environment where our third graders feel valued, focused, and empowered to succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787664915093,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-equipping-our-third-gra/10396092/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Equipping Our Third Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":10396159,"letterContent":"The positive behavior and academic incentive project have fundamentally transformed our third-grade classroom into a highly engaging, respectful, and joyful learning environment. By providing meaningful rewards such as books, stickers, pencils, fidget toys, and classroom coupons, this positive reinforcement system gives students immediate, tangible encouragement for their hard work. As a result, students are noticeably more focused during lessons, take genuine pride in their daily academic accomplishments, and consistently demonstrate essential character traits like kindness, responsibility, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nBeyond individual achievements, this project has built a strong sense of self-confidence and community among our third graders. Celebrating both small daily wins and major milestones reassures every student that their effort is recognized and valued, which empowers them to tackle new academic challenges with resilience. Furthermore, the supportive framework has cultivated an inclusive atmosphere where students actively encourage their peers and take collective pride in creating a positive classroom culture. Your investment provided far more than prizes, it created a motivating environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1787664898356,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-success-inspiring-growth/10396159/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Success, Inspiring Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":5847104,"projectId":10208311,"letterContent":"We have enjoyed having a cooler classroom with the fans. When we are hot from temperatures, the cool breeze helps us stay focused on our classroom tasks. \r\nWe love coming to school but unfortunately inadequate air is often an issue in the classrooms. The fans are a better addition to our classroom for years to come. We can't thank the donors enough for donating to our project.\r\nWhat has been so cool about creating a project is the out pour of support for or students. Knowing that there is help with donations given to us brings us joy.","fullyFundedDate":1778015539611,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-cool/10208311/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Cool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkins-Dowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5847104_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667338309482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5847104"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":9948831,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire 2nd-grade team, thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom headphones. This project has fundamentally transformed our daily learning environment from a place of distraction into a focused sanctuary of growth. With these tools, the \"digital divide\" in our room has vanished; now, every student, whether they are an English Language Learner listening to translations or a striving reader using text-to-speech support, has equal, high-quality access to our curriculum. The classroom is now a quiet, productive space where students can work independently at their own pace, allowing me to provide more targeted, small-group instruction to those who need it most. By providing these \"essential ears,\" you haven't just given us hardware; you've given my students the gift of focus, the confidence to work independently, and the message that their education is worth investing in. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775260061277,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning-empowering-ever/9948831/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning: Empowering Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":9920714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide the copy paper our students depend on every single day. Your generosity ensures that our students have access to the printed assignments, practice pages, and assessments that reinforce their learning and build academic confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we can continue creating small-group and individualized materials, anchor charts, graphic organizers, newsletters, and hands-on activities like foldables, task cards, and centers. These resources make learning engaging, structured, and meaningful for every child. Instead of worrying about limited supplies or purchasing paper out of pocket, we can focus fully on teaching and supporting our students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly impacts student success and helps create a classroom environment where all learners have consistent access to the tools they need. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1764598862231,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-one-sheet-at-a-time/9920714/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds, One Sheet at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":9746254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contribution toward a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will make a meaningful difference for my 2nd grade students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I am able to provide high-quality, ready-to-use reading and math resources that help me better differentiate instruction and keep students engaged. These materials will allow my students to practice important skills, such as comprehension, vocabulary, and problem-solving, through interactive and hands-on activities that support their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts their confidence and success in the classroom. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and for believing in the importance of accessible, enriching learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a brighter, more engaging learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764598832180,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-creative-learni/9746254/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Creative Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":9431506,"letterContent":"Thanks to the Head & Heart: A Mental Wellness Journey grant, our classroom received donations that made an immediate difference. The sensory tools, calming materials, and wellness books have helped my students manage their emotions, settle during stressful moments, and build confidence in themselves.\r\n\r\nThese resources created a calmer, more supportive learning environment. This is something we could not have achieved without your generosity. Thank you for giving my students what they truly needed to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1763564250633,"projectUrl":"project/head-heart-a-mental-wellness-journey/9431506/","projectTitle":"Head & Heart: A Mental Wellness Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503366399922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132805"},{"teacherId":132805,"projectId":9523265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, Circle Time Comfort: Creating a Calming Classroom. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in helping me create a peaceful and welcoming space where my students can begin each day feeling safe, connected, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have a comfortable environment that promotes focus, calm, and a sense of belonging. The new materials will help us start each morning with mindfulness, connection, and positivity, setting the tone for a successful day of learning and growth.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your support and belief in the importance of nurturing both the hearts and minds of children. 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