{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9524779,"projectId":10627398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to make these headphones a reality for our students. We received them in the afternoon on Monday and put them use for the first time on Tuesday with our 4th graders. The photos attached to the project are of our 4th graders accessing the Chrome Music Lab for the first time. The headphones have made it possible to turn their volume up and work on projects without disturbing other students who are also working on their projects. The colors are bright and fun and have helped to cultivate the environment that I strive to create, which is warm and fun in a room that would otherwise be very plain. I can't wait to see what our 4th graders will do when they get their song writing project in the Spring.","fullyFundedDate":1789596705404,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-music-room/10627398/","projectTitle":"Headphones for the Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lohrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524779_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714582209776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524779"},{"teacherId":9524779,"projectId":10091857,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us to streamline the process of getting our new seats out for use with our district provided tablets. Before this purchase they were being stored on the floor, taking up way too much space, can making them very complicated to put away. Our students are so thankful for the ease with which they are able to get them out and put them away, and I am very thankful for how much time and space we have been able to save. The seats allow our students to do their work on their tablets with minimal back and eye strain. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1772126074447,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage-for-differentiated-sea/10091857/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage for Differentiated Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lohrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524779_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714582209776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524779"},{"teacherId":4540545,"projectId":10332230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Soccer Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence for Young Athletes!\" Your generosity has helped provide our students with opportunities to develop important physical, social, and communication skills through the fun and engaging activity of soccer. In our elementary life skills classroom, every student deserves the opportunity to participate, feel successful, and be part of a team. These resources help us create meaningful experiences where students can practice following directions, taking turns, working together, and building confidence while staying active.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to explore new ways to learn and play! Soccer gives them a hands-on opportunity to practice coordination, cooperation, and perseverance while celebrating their individual strengths and accomplishments. Whether a student is learning to kick a ball, pass to a teammate, or cheer on a friend, every small achievement is worth celebrating. These moments remind us that success looks different for every learner, and that every student can contribute something special to a team.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, our goal is to build on these skills through structured soccer activities, cooperative games, and opportunities to encourage one another. We hope our students will continue developing confidence, independence, and positive relationships that extend beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make inclusive, engaging learning experiences possible. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in their lives, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781318255700,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-skills-teamwork-and-confidence/10332230/","projectTitle":"Soccer Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence for Young Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willdrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4540545_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1794270153820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-elzy"},{"teacherId":4540545,"projectId":10160038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring creativity to life for my students! Because of your generosity, our kindergarten through third-grade Life Skills students now have access to engaging, hands-on literacy materials that make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is more than a daily task—it is a way for students to communicate, explore their senses, and express emotions they may not yet have the words for. With the materials you provided, my students are building fine motor skills, practicing independence, and discovering the joy of creating something all their own.\r\n\r\nThe smiles, excitement, and pride I see when my students read is truly priceless. Your kindness has helped create opportunities for success, confidence, and self-expression that will have a lasting impact on their growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making our classroom a more inclusive, creative, and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1773858576432,"projectUrl":"project/fiction-and-non-fiction-mentor-texts-for/10160038/","projectTitle":"Fiction and Non-Fiction Mentor Texts for Diverse Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willdrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4540545_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1794270153820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-elzy"},{"teacherId":4540545,"projectId":10007488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring creativity to life for my students! Because of your generosity, our kindergarten through third-grade Life Skills students now have access to engaging, hands-on literacy materials that make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is more than a daily task—it is a way for students to communicate, explore their senses, and express emotions they may not yet have the words for. With the materials you provided, my students are building fine motor skills, practicing independence, and discovering the joy of creating something all their own.\r\n\r\nThe smiles, excitement, and pride I see when my students read is truly priceless. Your kindness has helped create opportunities for success, confidence, and self-expression that will have a lasting impact on their growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making our classroom a more inclusive, creative, and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1773840943945,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-voices-through-books-early/10007488/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Voices Through Books: Early Literacy for AAC Users","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willdrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4540545_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1794270153820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-elzy"},{"teacherId":10035377,"projectId":9972487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has brought a new level of calm and focus to our classroom, and I am thrilled to share the immediate impact these sensory resources have had on my students.\r\nWe are using the new resources to facilitate sensory breaks that are essential for student success. A specific moment that stands out involved a student who often becomes overwhelmed by the noise and activity of the school day. Previously, it might have taken thirty minutes for them to find their footing again after a transition. Now, they can head to our new sensory space, use the calming tools you provided, and regulate their system in under ten minutes. By having a dedicated space to reset, my students are spending significantly more time engaged in their academic lessons and less time in a state of stress.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, the reaction was a mixture of awe and immediate engagement. One student, who is usually quite reserved, let out a huge cheer and went straight to the new tactile elements, exploring them with a wide smile.\r\nLooking ahead, we are integrating these tools into our Self-Regulation Station. Our next step is to teach the students how to identify their own engine levels, learning when they feel too high or too low and choosing the specific sensory tool from our new collection that will help them get back to a just right state. Your contribution is helping them build a toolkit of coping strategies that will serve them for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an essential part of our classroom community and for providing the environment my students need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769191983516,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sanctuary-a-space-to-reset-and/9972487/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sanctuary: A Space to Reset and Refocus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mattis-Marsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035377"},{"teacherId":9524779,"projectId":8727597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to support our Life Skills and Star Autism classes. It has meant the world to us to be able to provide musical experiences for these self-contained classrooms. Due to availability, we were unable to get as many bell sets as we were hoping but we were able to replace them with xylophones that have been just as helpful as the bell sets we are using. Seeing how excited our students get for music class and hearing our students who are mostly non-verbal learn to speak enough to specifically ask for music class has been its own special reward. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726088318962,"projectUrl":"project/desktop-hand-bell-sets-for-star-autism-c/8727597/","projectTitle":"Desktop Hand Bell Sets for Star Autism Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lohrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524779_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714582209776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524779"},{"teacherId":4540545,"projectId":9820942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our food grant. Your contribution will have a meaningful impact on our students by helping us provide consistent access to healthy, nourishing food throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students can focus better, learn more effectively, and feel cared for and supported at school. Your donation goes far beyond meeting a basic need — it helps create a positive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to our students and for investing in their well-being. 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