{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ronald McNair Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9920445,"projectId":10526663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. This means so much to my students as there is no more sitting in a wheelchair all day and being uncomfortable. I know if my students could speak, thay would say that being on the bean bag chair for a certain period of time is more comfortable and relaxing then sittingin a wheelchair from 7:30am to 2:45pm. When arriving home, who knows how long they are still in that chair. The looks on the face tells me all I be needing to now when it comes to them being comfortable and being able to stretch out while relaxing on the bean bag. Thanking you again for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1787664939956,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-comfortable/10526663/","projectTitle":"Sitting Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920445_orig.jpg?crop=811,811,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740499824462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoris-whitfield"},{"teacherId":10195053,"projectId":10234605,"letterContent":"Thanks again for the donation. The students are using the instruments in the calm corner and the sensory area. The students like to lay on the bean bag and play the guitar. I notice some children will use the wrist band bells while in the sensory area. The students were excited when they returned to school and seen the new items in the stations. We haven't created a whole class band at this moment. Moving forward with the New Beats project we will participate in the upcoming assembly using the instruments.","fullyFundedDate":1784910943338,"projectUrl":"project/new-beats/10234605/","projectTitle":"New Beats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10195053_orig.jpg?crop=1379,1379,x204,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785242699315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10195053"},{"teacherId":9920445,"projectId":10548872,"letterContent":"Thanking you for what you have for my students. This gift has made a wonderful impact on my students because now, they are not sitting in a wheelchair all day while in school. Know that can be very uncomfortable seeing as though sitting in a chair all day is the same for me. I do understand how they may be feeling. Even though they cannot say, having a sense of relief and comfort is amazing and I know they are grateful and thankful for your generous donation to making them feel just that. Gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1790547154674,"projectUrl":"project/chair-and-chair-alike/10548872/","projectTitle":"Chair and Chair Alike","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920445_orig.jpg?crop=811,811,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740499824462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoris-whitfield"},{"teacherId":7992935,"projectId":10506919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Your donation means the world to me and my students. Because of your kindness, we now have [specific items/resources] that will help our learners grow, explore, and succeed every day.\r\n\r\nIt's donors like you who make a real difference in the lives of children. Your contribution goes far beyond materials; it shows our students that their community believes in them and their education.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787664901377,"projectUrl":"project/organization-saves/10506919/","projectTitle":"Organization Saves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lampkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725198240797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7992935"},{"teacherId":7992935,"projectId":9583222,"letterContent":"As a result of your generous donation, reading looks like engaged students, growing confidence, and exciting opportunities to learn! \r\n\r\nStudents will have access to materials that make reading more interactive, meaningful, and accessible to all learners. They are to practice important literacy skills, build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom where every student can see themselves as a reader, learner, and successful scholar. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make reading a joyful experience!","fullyFundedDate":1760852458308,"projectUrl":"project/learning-styles/9583222/","projectTitle":"Learning Styles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lampkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725198240797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7992935"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":10271336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously providing snacks for my classroom! Your kindness means so much to my students and I.\r\n\r\nThese snacks will help make sure my students have something to enjoy throughout the school day while they learn, play, and grow. Having snacks available helps my students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for supporting my students and helping create a happy, nurturing learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1787664983093,"projectUrl":"project/little-snacks-big-impact/10271336/","projectTitle":"Little Snacks, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":10484424,"projectId":10213655,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generous Donation!\r\nOur children were so excited and happy to see the new items! Their smiles, laughter, and eagerness to play, read, create, and explore showed just how much your generosity means to them. The new supplies have made the class room a more welcoming and enjoyable place for our little ones.\r\nFrom our children, thank you for investing in our students and helping create a safe, loving, and enriching place for them to learn, build and grow.\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1784910941893,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-your-help/10213655/","projectTitle":"We Need Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10484424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776957020922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484424"},{"teacherId":9920445,"projectId":10187897,"letterContent":"Even though school has not started as of yet, I really do appreciate your kind gesture towards my students. When I walked into the building and i saw packages that had my name on them, I became excited and was over whelmed because they have been sitting here for so long awiting me to come and open them up. I know that when the kids finally get back into the classroom, they will have a fantabulous start of the school year. Coming back to clean and fresh classroom is just what is needed to get this school year statred. Thank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1784651467150,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-kitchen-clean/10187897/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Kitchen Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920445_orig.jpg?crop=811,811,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740499824462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sotoris-whitfield"},{"teacherId":4802414,"projectId":10181088,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Field Day Fanatics\" project! When the boxes of new sports equipment, team banners, and outdoor games first arrived, my students were absolutely ecstatic. Their faces completely lit up, and the classroom was filled with cheers and high-fives. Seeing the tangible proof that a community of donors believed in them and wanted them to have an unforgettable day made them feel incredibly special and valued.\r\n\r\nWe put these resources to immediate use during our school-wide Field Day at the end of May. The new equipment allowed us to run smooth, high-energy stations where every single student could actively participate, collaborate, and compete safely. One of the best moments of the day was watching students cheer each other on, displaying amazing teamwork and sportsmanship that wouldn't have been possible without enough gear for everyone. These materials turned a standard school day into a vibrant, joyful community celebration.","fullyFundedDate":1777845130326,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-fanatics/10181088/","projectTitle":"Field Day Fanatics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McField","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4802414_orig.jpg?crop=392,392,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596654885677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4802414"},{"teacherId":8843333,"projectId":10193183,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and families, I would like to say thank you for making our Mother's Day project a success. \r\nYour generosity helped create opportunities that might not be otherwise possible.\r\nThis project provided my students with a chance to express their love, appreciation, and creativity while making memories that will last a lifetime. The excitement on their faces as they worked on their Mother's Day creations was truly heartwarming.\r\nAs you can see they loved the gift bags.\r\nIn closing, thanks for the continuous support.","fullyFundedDate":1779294599209,"projectUrl":"project/mom-tastic-celebration/10193183/","projectTitle":"Mom-tastic Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeFeLL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8843333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707333856219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843333"},{"teacherId":9477416,"projectId":10207432,"letterContent":"Art is a universal language that transcends boundaries and allows individuals to express themselves in unique ways. For special needs children, art can be a powerful tool for communication, self-expression, and personal growth. However, teaching art to this diverse group of children requires patience, adaptability, and a range of effective approaches. 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