{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clearview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":10185796,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Clearview, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of snacks. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution will help provide snacks to those in our school community and bring comfort and enjoyment to many people. We are grateful for your generosity and for taking the time to support our efforts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for making a positive difference. We truly appreciate your support. Our kids are truly blessed for having support from those around us.","fullyFundedDate":1782769078780,"projectUrl":"project/snackle-box/10185796/","projectTitle":"Snackle Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761343644872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-padlock"},{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":10180349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful craft supplies! Your thoughtful gift means a lot to me. I'm excited to put everything to good use and create something special. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. \r\nHot glue guns are a useful tool that can be used by all age groups independently. This is a functional goal we work on with our students. \r\nBubble wands are a simple, yet rewarding, tool/incentive.\r\nBinderclips are a simple way the students are able to keep themselves organized. They will be placed in a location that is accessible to everyone/anyone in the room.","fullyFundedDate":1778618256482,"projectUrl":"project/craft-days/10180349/","projectTitle":"Craft Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761343644872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-padlock"},{"teacherId":9904699,"projectId":9972175,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for the generosity of our donors! Thanks to your support, my students now have access to the complete Wings of Fire graphic novel and main series collection, and these books have quickly become some of the most requested titles in our classroom. Reading time is filled with excitement as students eagerly choose the next book in the series, discuss their favorite characters, make predictions, and recommend books to one another. The graphic novels have been especially valuable for visual learners and reluctant readers, helping them better understand the story through illustrations while building confidence with more challenging text.\r\n\r\nThese books have also strengthened important literacy skills in meaningful ways. As students follow the characters and plot across multiple books, they practice comprehension, sequencing, making inferences, identifying themes, and analyzing character development. During classroom discussions, students support their ideas with evidence from the text, compare different characters' choices, and make connections between the stories and their own experiences. It's been especially rewarding to see students who were once hesitant to pick up a book become enthusiastic readers who can't wait to continue the series. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where reading is something students genuinely look forward to each day, and that excitement is making a lasting impact on their growth as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773840551886,"projectUrl":"project/a-series-that-makes-readers-soar/9972175/","projectTitle":"A Series That Makes Readers Soar","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. de Jesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904699_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764772438136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904699"},{"teacherId":8631245,"projectId":9960656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more prepared, organized, and energized than ever. My students were so excited when the boxes arrived—they crowded around, guessing what might be inside, and their faces lit up as each new item was unpacked. It felt like opening a treasure chest of tools that would help them learn, create, and stay organized.\r\n\r\nThe map triangular pencils have already become a classroom favorite. Students love how comfortable they are to hold, and they've made writing time smoother for everyone, especially for students who struggle with grip or hand fatigue. We used them during a recent writing celebration, and several students proudly said, \"These pencils make me write neater!\" The Lysol wipes have been a huge help in keeping our shared spaces clean. Students take turns wiping down tables at the end of the day, and they love having a role in caring for our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe Learning Wrap‑Ups and polyhedral dice have become instant hits during math centers. Students use the subtraction keys to practice fluency in a hands‑on, self‑correcting way that feels like a game. The dice have sparked creative math challenges, students roll numbers to build equations, compare values, and even create mini‑probability experiments. Their excitement has made math time more joyful and collaborative. The Expo markers and treasure box toys have added fun and motivation to our daily routines. Students use the markers during small‑group lessons and love seeing their thinking in bright colors. The treasure box prizes have been a wonderful way to celebrate effort, kindness, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using these materials to support upcoming math fluency goals, writing projects, and hands‑on learning centers. With your support, my students have the tools they need to stay organized, practice essential skills, and feel proud of their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students resources that make them feel capable, supported, and excited to learn. Your generosity truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773680856439,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-spark-refreshing-resources-fo/9960656/","projectTitle":"Classroom Spark: Refreshing Resources for Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sundh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8631245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662586306491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8631245"},{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":9959168,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of diapers and wipes. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.\r\nThese essential items provide comfort, dignity, and relief to parents and caregivers who are facing challenging circumstances. Because of your generosity, we are better able to meet immediate needs and ensure that children stay clean, healthy, and cared for.\r\nThank you for your compassion and willingness to help others. Your contribution has not gone unnoticed, and it is deeply appreciated by everyone who benefits from your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1776105955265,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-diapers/9959168/","projectTitle":"Special Education Diapers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761343644872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-padlock"},{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":9959017,"letterContent":"Fidget tools can play an important role in supporting students within a classroom environment. While they are sometimes misunderstood as distractions, research and classroom experience show that fidgets can actually improve focus, self-regulation, and learning outcomes when used appropriately.\r\nMany students, especially those with attention challenges, benefit from small, repetitive movements that help them stay engaged. Fidget tools—such as stress balls, fidget spinners, or textured objects—provide a controlled outlet for this need. Instead of tapping pencils, shifting constantly in their seats, or becoming distracted, students can channel their energy into a quiet, non-disruptive activity. This often results in better concentration on lessons and tasks.\r\nFidgets can also help reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm. In a classroom setting where students may feel pressure to perform, having a simple tool to occupy their hands can make a significant difference. When students feel more relaxed, they are more open to participation, collaboration, and learning.\r\nIt is important, however, that fidgets are introduced with clear guidelines. They should be used in a way that does not distract others or interfere with learning. Teachers can set expectations, such as using fidgets quietly, keeping them at desks, and ensuring they support—not replace—active engagement.\r\nOverall, fidget tools are not toys but learning supports. When used thoughtfully, they can help create a more inclusive classroom environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed and stay focused.","fullyFundedDate":1773679219947,"projectUrl":"project/focus-fidgets/9959017/","projectTitle":"Focus Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761343644872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-padlock"},{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":9973711,"letterContent":"Binders are a simple yet powerful tool that can make a meaningful difference in the classroom. They help students stay organized by providing a dedicated place to store notes, assignments, handouts, and important materials for each subject. Instead of dealing with loose papers that can easily get lost or damaged, students can keep everything in one structured system.\r\nOne of the biggest benefits of using binders is that they encourage good organizational habits. With dividers and labeled sections, students can quickly find what they need, which saves time and reduces stress. This is especially helpful during busy school days or when preparing for tests and exams.\r\nBinders also support better learning. When materials are organized, students are more likely to review their notes regularly and keep track of their progress. This can lead to improved understanding of the subject matter and better academic performance overall.\r\nAdditionally, binders promote responsibility and independence. Students learn to manage their own materials, keep track of assignments, and stay prepared for class. These are valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom and into everyday life.\r\nIn conclusion, binders are more than just school supplies—they are tools that help students stay organized, focused, and successful. By using binders effectively, students can create a more productive and less stressful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1773679222811,"projectUrl":"project/student-organization/9973711/","projectTitle":"Student Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761343644872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-padlock"},{"teacherId":9904699,"projectId":9943900,"letterContent":"Our new Comix Sticky Easel Pad has quickly become one of the most useful tools in our classroom. My students and I use it to create anchor charts that we can easily see and refer back to during lessons. One moment that stood out was when we worked on figurative language. Together, we brainstormed examples and wrote them on the easel pad, and the students were excited to see their ideas displayed on the wall. It helped them better understand the lesson because they had a visual reminder to guide them while they practiced.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. They loved watching our ideas come to life on the big paper, and many volunteered to write or draw examples for the class. Having a space where their thoughts are valued made them more confident to participate, especially those who are usually hesitant to speak up. The easel pad has made our classroom feel more collaborative and engaging.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, we plan to use the easel pad for group brainstorming, writing activities, and problem-solving in different subjects. It will support upcoming projects where students work together to organize their ideas and present their thinking. Because of your generosity, my students have a tool that strengthens their understanding, encourages teamwork, and makes learning more visible every day. Thank you for helping us turn big ideas into meaningful learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1766675273383,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-on-big-paper-help-us-learn-vi/9943900/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas on Big Paper: Help Us Learn Visually!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. de Jesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904699_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764772438136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904699"},{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":9943999,"letterContent":"Thank you. Truly. You are the unsung heroes of my daily existence.\r\nTo soap: thank you for washing away not just dirt, but questionable life choices, bad days, and whatever that was I touched in public. You never ask questions—you just lather and forgive.\r\nTo toothbrush and toothpaste: thank you for standing between me and social exile. You face morning breath head-on, twice a day, with courage and minty determination. I do not deserve your consistency.\r\nTo deodorant: you are a guardian. A silent protector. A miracle in stick, spray, or roll-on form. Because of you, friendships survive and elevators remain peaceful.\r\nTo shampoo and conditioner: thank you for pretending I have my life together. Even when I don't, my hair sometimes does—and that's because of you.\r\nTo toilet paper, tissues, and hand sanitizer: you show up in life's most vulnerable moments. No glory. No applause. Just reliability. Legends, all of you.\r\nThank you for boosting my confidence, preserving my dignity, and making me acceptable to be around. I may forget to appreciate you in the moment, but please know: I notice. I am grateful. And I promise to never take you for granted... at least until I run out.\r\nWith sincere appreciation and very clean hands,","fullyFundedDate":1769311113962,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-corner/9943999/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036468_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761343644872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-padlock"},{"teacherId":10213414,"projectId":9940042,"letterContent":"I am truly blown away by your generosity. Thanks to you, our Speech Room Library has grown tremendously, and your support is already making a meaningful difference for my students. \r\n\r\nDuring speech sessions, books can be one of the most powerful teaching tools. We use them to target a wide range of skills, including speech sounds, answering comprehension questions, identifying details and the main ideas, describing, building vocabulary, making predictions and inferences, improving speaking fluency. Reading in the speech room is interactive and supportive. During small group sessions, we take turns reading aloud, discuss the story together as we go, and learn that it's okay to ask for help when we encounter challenging words that are unfamiliar.\r\n\r\nI have already seen how finding the \"right\" book can spark a child's love for reading. One example that specifically stands out is a 4th grade student who has struggled with reading in addition to her speech-language difficulties. Last year, her teachers shared that she often would not even try to read out loud because she didn't feel confident. This year, we began using \"Who Would Win?\"/\"¿Quién Ganará?\" books to work on comprehension, vocabulary, comparing and contrasting, and making predictions and inferences. Almost immediately, her confidence grew. She is now the first student in her speech group to raise her hand to read aloud, and she appears confident as she sounds out words. She's also comfortable asking for help when she comes across a word she doesn't know. She has shown so much growth in her reading skills and her confidence, she just needed the right book to help bring it out of her.\r\n\r\nAfter just our second lesson using these books, she told me how much she loved them and asked when we get to read more of them. Thanks to your donation, we now have many more titles in the series, allowing us to enjoy even more \"Who Would Win\" days. Because of you, we are continuing to build this student's confidence and helping many other children discover how fun and empowering reading can be!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth!","fullyFundedDate":1765327345267,"projectUrl":"project/books-can-spark-engaging-communication/9940042/","projectTitle":"Books Can Spark Engaging Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pepping","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213414_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769199014885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213414"},{"teacherId":10213414,"projectId":9815314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my students now have access to engaging learning materials such as games, scented markers, sound tubs with manipulatives, and stickers. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our speech and language sessions, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources during speech therapy sessions to make learning more hands-on, motivating, and inclusive. For example, students are using the sound tub objects to practice speech sounds and expand vocabulary during structured activities. The games allow us to target a wide variety of language skills (e.g., turn-taking, following directions, expressive and descriptive language) while still being fun! It has been amazing watching students who typically struggle with attention remain fully engaged because they could touch, move, interact with, and even SMELL the new materials!\r\n\r\nWhen my speech students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were priceless. The scented markers and stickers quickly became favorites and have been wonderful motivators for participation, effort, and positive behavior during sessions. Thanks to your support, we can continue strengthening communication skills to building confidence and independence. These materials already support a variety of speech-language therapy goals and are helping me to ensure that every student has access to tools that meet their needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly brought so much joy, engagement, and more opportunity into our speech therapy sessions. Thank you for helping make speech sessions meaningful, accessible, and fun for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764635194862,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-speech-fun/9815314/","projectTitle":"Help Make Speech Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pepping","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213414_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769199014885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213414"},{"teacherId":10036468,"projectId":10002712,"letterContent":"On behalf my myself and my students, thank you for your generous donation toward tissues and hand sanitizer. Your thoughtful contribution is truly appreciated and has made a meaningful difference.\r\nThese essential supplies help us maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment for everyone. Your support demonstrates kindness and care for the well-being of others, and we are sincerely grateful for your generosity.\r\nThank you again for your support and consideration. 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