{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roswell Mason Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10022793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Colorful Reads for Curious Minds. These new books have been an incredible addition to our school library, and our students have been absolutely delighted to explore them. Many of these texts introduce skills such as making predictions, noticing visual details, building vocabulary, and retelling stories using both words and pictures. Because the books are so engaging, students naturally practice these skills without even realizing they are doing work; they are simply excited to dive into stories that feel fun, vibrant, and made for them.\r\n\r\nReading in our library has taken on a whole new energy. Some students love to sit together and look closely at the illustrations, pointing out details and talking through what they notice. Others prefer to curl up alone with a book, quietly flipping through pages and getting lost in the artwork and storytelling. We also see students reading in pairs, taking turns describing what they see or helping each other sound out new words. These books have created so many joyful reading moments, and the library feels more alive because of them.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially connected with these new titles; students who used to wander the shelves, unsure of what to pick, now walk straight to these books with confidence. They smile, they share, they reread favorites, and they ask for more time to explore. Your generosity has truly brought joy into our library and has helped our readers grow in ways that are both meaningful and heartwarming. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770307858435,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-reads-for-curious-minds/10022793/","projectTitle":"Colorful Reads for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":10087001,"letterContent":"The LEGO sets and KEVA planks you helped bring into our school library have quickly become one of the most joyful and transformative additions to our space. Students use them often to build, design, experiment, and explore STEM ideas in ways that feel playful and empowering. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. Many of them gasped, some jumped up and down, and others immediately started imagining what they could build. For many of our students, this was their first time having access to high‑quality building materials like these, and the excitement was contagious. The library has become a buzzing makerspace where students collaborate, share ideas, and support one another. These materials have not only sparked creativity, but they've also helped build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, students are beginning longer‑term STEM challenges, including designing structures and exploring engineering concepts through hands‑on play. Their confidence is growing, their curiosity is expanding, and they are discovering the joy of building something from the ground up. Thanks to your generosity, our library is now a place where imagination and innovation thrive, and our students feel empowered to explore, create, and dream big.","fullyFundedDate":1774541695403,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-with-lego-keva/10087001/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity with LEGO & KEVA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10174364,"projectId":9801001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution towards helping me create more engaging center activities for students! Because of your generosity, our classroom has shifted from a space of \"making do\" to a space of \"making more.\" Having the right tools has changed the energy in our room, and has made our room a more welcoming, collaborative environment. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited to engage with the games I was able to make with our center materials! The moment they walked in and saw the new activities laid out, they couldn't wait to get started. One specific moment that stands out was watching a group of students play a math-based matching game I created. They were laughing, talking through the problems together, and celebrating each other's wins—completely forgetting that they were actually practicing rigorous academic skills. These resources have turned independent practice into an interactive, joyful experience.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to use these materials to differentiate our learning even further. Now that the foundation is set, I can easily swap out elements of the games to challenge students who are ready to advance, while providing targeted, hands-on support for those who need a bit more practice. Your investment in our classroom has given these students the tools they need to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for opening up a whole new world of possibilities for us!","fullyFundedDate":1769177192195,"projectUrl":"project/make-centers-fun-and-enriching/9801001/","projectTitle":"Make Centers Fun and Enriching!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174364_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768509733549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alivia-britton"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9817337,"letterContent":"Bringing these new books into our library has been nothing short of transformative. Students rush in each week eager to get their hands on fresh stories, books that have characters who look like them, sound like them, and honor their identities, languages, and experiences. These texts have opened the door to so many meaningful literacy moments: students are practicing prediction, noticing character feelings, building vocabulary, and having rich conversations about the world around them. Having stories that reflect who they are has helped them feel seen, valued, and excited to read in ways that are powerful to witness.\r\n\r\nOur students read everywhere now, curled up alone with a favorite book, side‑by‑side with a partner, or gathered around listening to a story read aloud. Some students who were once hesitant readers now confidently choose books on their own, while others have discovered new genres and authors they can't stop talking about. The joy these books have brought into our library is real and visible every day. Thank you for making it possible for our students to experience the magic of stories that speak directly to them.","fullyFundedDate":1769177189987,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-speak-to-us-joyful-stories-f/9817337/","projectTitle":"Books That Speak to Us: Joyful Stories for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9929640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of baskets and two new book carts for our school library. These additions have already made a tremendous difference in how our students access and enjoy books. With the baskets, we're able to place high‑interest stories in cozy reading nooks and low shelves where our youngest readers can easily see and reach them. The book carts have become mobile mini‑libraries that we roll into classrooms, hallways, and special events, making books visible and inviting throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened the first morning the carts were set out. A group of kindergarteners walked in, stopped in their tracks, and immediately began pointing out books they recognized from read‑alouds. They were thrilled to be able to choose books independently, several even sat right down on the rug to start reading before class began. That sense of ownership and excitement is exactly what we hoped for, and your support made it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a library environment where every child can find a book that speaks to them. Your generosity has made our space more accessible, more welcoming, and more magical for our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1767673343358,"projectUrl":"project/every-book-within-reach/9929640/","projectTitle":"Every Book Within Reach","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9817956,"letterContent":"Our students have been absolutely thrilled with the new Spanish‑language books your generosity made possible. These texts introduce important reading skills, like building vocabulary, making predictions, talking about characters' feelings, and understanding story structure, all in the language many of our students know best. These books honor their home language, and students approach them with confidence and excitement, which helps them grow as readers in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom and library, reading now looks joyful, lively, and full of choice. Students read these books independently, in pairs, and during read-aloud time. Many of them rush to the shelves to find a new story, and the room fills with soft laughter, focused quiet, and proud voices reading aloud in Spanish. They love taking these books home to share with their families, and it has been beautiful to see reading become a bridge between school and home.\r\n\r\nSome students are connecting with these books in especially powerful ways. Readers who once felt unsure now light up when they find a story in their home language. Others eagerly recommend books to friends or return to reread favorites because they enjoy them so much. These books have truly been amazing; they have brought so much joy, helped students see themselves in their reading, and sparked a genuine love of stories. We are deeply thankful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767621899068,"projectUrl":"project/books-en-espaol-building-a-library-tha/9817956/","projectTitle":"Books en Español: Building a Library That Reflects Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9799756,"letterContent":"This project has truly transformed our reading community. Due to your generosity, we were able to bring in a wide range of high‑interest books that immediately caught students' attention. These new texts introduce skills such as making predictions, building vocabulary, noticing character feelings, and talking about story structure in ways that feel natural and exciting for young readers. Students are practicing how to read with expression, how to discuss books with partners, and how to build stamina as independent readers, all through stories they genuinely want to explore.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom and library, reading now looks joyful, social, and full of choice. Students read these books to themselves during independent reading, curl up with a partner to take turns reading pages, and listen to them during read‑aloud time. The room often fills with soft giggles, whispered predictions, and the kind of focused quiet that only happens when kids are truly absorbed in a story. These books have become part of our daily routines, and students eagerly return to them again and again.\r\n\r\nSome students have connected with these books in especially meaningful ways. A few reluctant readers, students who once struggled to find books that felt \"just right\", now rush in asking if new titles are available. Others have started recommending books to friends or rereading favorites because they love them so much. Seeing students so happy, confident, and excited to read has been the greatest gift of all. Your support made it possible for us to fill our shelves with books that speak to our students' interests, identities, and imaginations, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764705685185,"projectUrl":"project/laugh-read-repeat-mo-willems-books-fo/9799756/","projectTitle":"Laugh, Read, Repeat: Mo Willems Books for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":10174386,"projectId":9799598,"letterContent":"First of all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for support or space. We have used these resources to establish a dedicated 'Calm Corner,' an area where students can go when they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. The comfortable chair and soft rug have defined this space as a safe zone for self-regulation. The calm corner was immediately met with \"ahhh\" by the students. \r\n\r\nThe students were taken with the space right away. My students often feel overstimulated, but when they walk into our new space its, there is an immediate change in the atmosphere. The students took ownership of the space right away. They decide that shoes wouldn't be worn on the carpet to keep it as clean as they can. We use the smart lamps noise meter feature so that the students are able to monitor their own volume levels. The automatic air freshener adds to the relaxing atmosphere of the room as well. \r\n\r\nRecently, a student recognize they were reaching a breaking point when working on a difficult assignment. Without prompting, they walked to the calm corner, sat in the chair, and used the quiet atmosphere to find their center. After a few minutes of quiet breathing under the soft mood lighting, they were able to rejoin the class.\r\n\r\nThese items have dragstically impacted the day-to-day emotional changes of my students. They have not only help with regulating their emotions, but have given students another motivator to be successful in their studies.","fullyFundedDate":1769177166589,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-classroom/9799598/","projectTitle":"A Calming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaleb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174386_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760022361360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174386"},{"teacherId":10174364,"projectId":9586082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Your contribution helped my classroom receive a rug that serves as our meeting place for so many moments of learning, discussion and discovery. \r\n\r\nAs a first year teacher, it was very important to me to create a space where students felt at home and comfortable. However, the money needed to make this possible was way too ambitious for someone who was fresh out of college to obtain. Yet, this dream was made a reality due to your thoughtful contribution. \r\n\r\nYour contribution gives me hope that we do have the power to change educational spaces if we all come together and work with each other, instead of aganist.","fullyFundedDate":1757554445231,"projectUrl":"project/help-foster-a-welcoming-environment-for/9586082/","projectTitle":"Help Foster a Welcoming Environment for 4th and 5th Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174364_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768509733549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alivia-britton"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9926086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Reading Is Groovy with Pete! These Pete the Cat books have been an incredible addition to our library, and our students absolutely adore them. Because the stories are playful, rhythmic, and full of humor, they naturally introduce important early literacy skills, like predicting what might happen next, noticing patterns in language, building vocabulary, and talking about characters' feelings and choices. Pete's upbeat attitude also gives us wonderful opportunities to practice social‑emotional learning, reminding students that it's all good when we keep trying and stay positive.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become a joyful, bustling experience. Students curl up with their favorite Pete books, read aloud to friends, act out scenes, and eagerly swap titles to discover a new adventure. The room is full of laughter, conversation, and that special kind of focus that happens when kids are truly engaged. These books have helped create a reading culture where students feel confident, excited, and proud to call themselves readers.\r\n\r\nWe've especially seen some of our more hesitant readers light up with these books. Pete's silly stories and colorful illustrations draw them in, and suddenly they're reading page after page, sharing jokes with classmates, and asking when they can check out another one. Watching students fall in love with reading—sometimes for the very first time, has been the greatest gift. Thank you for making this joy possible and for helping our young readers discover that reading can be groovy, fun, and full of good vibes.","fullyFundedDate":1764124898191,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-groovy-with-pete/9926086/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Groovy with Pete","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080310"},{"teacherId":14351,"projectId":9626113,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donations. Because of you, our classroom is now a safer, more supportive space for some of our most vulnerable learners.\r\n\r\nThe students in this classroom have a range of needs, including cognitive delays and autism. For many of them, safety and structure are not just helpful — they are essential. Your donations helped us purchase a safety gate to prevent students from accessing off-limit areas and outlet covers to ensure their environment is secure. These may seem like simple items, but in our classroom, they make an extraordinary difference. Because of your generosity, our students can move through their day in a space designed with their needs in mind. Our teachers can focus more fully on instruction, connection, and individualized support — knowing that the physical environment is safe and secure. You didn't just donate materials. You helped create a classroom where children with diverse abilities can feel protected, respected, and ready to learn. That impact will ripple far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1762267520938,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-safe-classroom-for-every-chil/9626113/","projectTitle":"Building a Safe Classroom for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp14351_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482195391917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/14351"},{"teacherId":10080310,"projectId":9817301,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Books that Spark Joy: Chapter Adventures for Young Readers. These new chapter books have been an incredible addition to our library, and our students have been absolutely buzzing with excitement. They love diving into these stories, swapping recommendations with their friends, and proudly carrying their books around the school. \r\n\r\nThese texts are helping students build essential reading skills in ways that feel fun and empowering. As they explore new characters and worlds, they're practicing deeper comprehension, strengthening vocabulary, and learning how to make predictions, connections, and inferences. In our library, reading looks like students curled up in cozy corners, eagerly turning pages. Even our more hesitant readers have found books that speak to them, stories that feel accessible, exciting, and worth sticking with.\r\n\r\nWe've seen particular students blossom with these new additions. One student who rarely checked out books is now returning every week, asking for \"another one just like this.\" These moments, big and small, are happening because of your generosity. 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