{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Merrill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4406288,"projectId":10508702,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your donation of activities and games for our classroom. These items have made such a big difference in our classroom when we have indoor recess.\r\nThe new items are not only fun for my students but they also allow my students to use their thinking and reasoning skills to complete the games. They are learning while they are playing and they don't even know this! This is awesome to see!\r\nI now have enough games and activities in my classroom to keep most of the students busy and occupied for indoor recess. The students are very excited now when we have to stay indoors for recess and it is all because of your donations. \r\nThank you so much for making our rainy, snowy, and cold days better!","fullyFundedDate":1788392826163,"projectUrl":"project/who-wants-to-play/10508702/","projectTitle":"Who Wants to Play?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frederick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4406288"},{"teacherId":4406288,"projectId":10102217,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your generous donations to my class. The students were very happy to receive all of the boxes of snacks and they are more excited to eat the snacks! \r\nI sit out different snacks daily for the students to choose their snack of the day and they say this is one of the highlights of the day for them. \r\nThis would not be possible if you hadn't donated these items to my class. My students want me to tell you thank you so much for your kindness and thank you for helping them be successful in class. They say that the snacks help them to stay focused and motivated to learn and helps them to make good decisions while learning. I agree with this statement and I thank you for your help","fullyFundedDate":1779370467916,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-fuel/10102217/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Fuel!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frederick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4406288"},{"teacherId":4406288,"projectId":10152330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. The snacks that I received were a big hit with the students and they truly appreciated your help with this project. \r\nThe snacks were given throughout the day and the whole district was able to participate and use the items from this donation. The snacks were given to students who may not have had breakfast or to students who needed a snack throughout the day to help them focus.\r\nSeveral students parents called in to tell me that the snack donations were greatly appreciated and thanked me for creating this project. I expressed to them that I couldn't have done it without the donations. \r\nSo once again, thank you for the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1775579820492,"projectUrl":"project/curb-hunger-in-our-community/10152330/","projectTitle":"Curb Hunger in Our Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frederick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4406288"},{"teacherId":584367,"projectId":10106185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom STEM project through your generous donation of PLA filament for our 3D printer. Because of you, our students now have the materials they need to bring their ideas to life. We've been using the filament during hands-on design challenges where students create and print their own models. It has truly transformed our classroom into a space full of creativity, problem-solving, and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the filament first arrived, students were thrilled. They were fascinated by the different colors and immediately started brainstorming what they wanted to create. Many students who were initially unsure about STEM activities quickly became engaged once they saw that they could design something on the computer and then physically produce it. It has been amazing to see their confidence grow as they experiment, make adjustments, and try again.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building their design skills using programs like Tinkercad while taking on more complex projects and challenges. Your donation has opened the door to meaningful, student-driven learning experiences that combine creativity, technology, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this opportunity possible for our students. Your support is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773352151434,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-design-create-and-pri/10106185/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Design, Create, and Print With 3d Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp584367_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478278603546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/organizeourfuture"},{"teacherId":584367,"projectId":10002732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sharing and Caring Snack Locker project. Because of your generosity, our 5th grade classroom has been able to launch a student-led effort focused on helping others in our school community. The snacks you helped provide are now organized in a snack locker that students help stock, manage, and distribute when classmates need a little extra support during the day. This project has become more than just a place for snacks—it has turned into a meaningful opportunity for students to practice kindness, responsibility, and leadership.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were incredibly excited. They helped unpack and organize everything, carefully sorting snacks and setting up the locker so it would be easy for students to access. Many of them immediately began discussing ways we could make the system respectful and welcoming for anyone who might need it. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue to take the lead in managing the snack locker by monitoring supplies, organizing donations, and reflecting on how the project is helping our school community. We are also using this experience as part of our classroom discussions about empathy, service, and problem solving. Your support has given students the chance to turn their compassion into action, and they are incredibly proud of the difference they are making.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project possible and for helping our students learn that even small acts of kindness can have a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1773420742721,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-and-caring/10002732/","projectTitle":"Sharing and Caring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp584367_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478278603546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/organizeourfuture"},{"teacherId":584367,"projectId":9967595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing healthy snacks for our 5th grade students. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nMy Fifth graders have busy days filled with learning, thinking, and growing. By the time afternoon classes arrive, many students are running low on energy. Because of your support, we are able to provide nutritious snacks that help students refocus, stay engaged, and continue doing their best work throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThis snack supply also helps create a more supportive classroom environment. Students who may have come to school without a snack know that they have something available if they need it. That sense of security allows them to focus more on learning and less on hunger.\r\n\r\nOur students are also involved in helping organize and manage our snack system, which gives them a sense of responsibility and pride in taking care of our classroom community. They understand that these snacks were generously provided by people who care about their success, and they are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our students and supporting their learning in such a practical and impactful way. Your kindness helps fuel both their bodies and their minds.","fullyFundedDate":1773079309158,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fifth-graders-healthy-snacks-fo/9967595/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fifth Graders: Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp584367_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478278603546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/organizeourfuture"},{"teacherId":9843869,"projectId":9597365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful STEM bins! I truly appreciate the time, creativity, and care that went into putting them together. They are such a valuable resource and will make a meaningful impact by encouraging hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity and support mean a great deal. The excitement and curiosity these STEM bins inspire will benefit students in so many ways. 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