{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10772859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Legos and Hello Kitty stickers for our students! You should see how excited and happy the students are when they get to use these new items in the classroom. The Legos are such a wonderful addition because they allow students to be creative, use their imaginations, problem-solve, and build things they are proud of. The Hello Kitty stickers have been just as exciting and are bringing so many smiles to our students!\r\n\r\nIt is truly amazing how something so simple can make such a big difference in a student's day. Having fun, hands-on materials helps create a positive learning environment where students are excited to participate and learn. Your generosity is helping make our classroom a happier, more engaging place for our students. Thank you for thinking of our students and for making learning and creativity so much fun! We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1793215418575,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-big-thinkers/10772859/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Big Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10708223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Having new books in our classroom is making such a positive difference for our students. The books give them more opportunities to practice their reading skills, build confidence, and develop a love of reading. It is wonderful to see students excited to choose books, explore new stories, and challenge themselves as readers. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where students can grow, learn, and discover the joy of reading. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in our students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1790800565641,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-growing-readers/10708223/","projectTitle":"Books for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10561446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! It is so wonderful to have soccer balls, soccer books, soccer fidgets, and stickers for our students to enjoy. These materials help spark student interest in reading, encourage active play, and give them fun ways to learn and stay engaged. \r\nSeeing our students get excited about learning and exploring their interests is so rewarding. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity in making these opportunities possible for our students. Thank you for making a difference! ⚽💙","fullyFundedDate":1790788608803,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving-with-soccer/10561446/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Moving with Soccer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10688571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating new books to our classroom library! Our students are so excited to have new books to read and explore. They especially love titles like Let's Read with Alex and Steve, Pizza Pig, and Cat Kid. These books are helping make reading exciting and encouraging our students to choose books, practice their reading skills, and enjoy time in our classroom library. Your generosity is making a wonderful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow our love of reading! 📚❤️","fullyFundedDate":1790775060082,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-new-adventures/10688571/","projectTitle":"New Books, New Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10517982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the wonderful books and supplies you donated to our classroom! Your generosity has given our students new opportunities to learn, explore, and enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nThe students have especially loved The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! It has quickly become a classroom favorite! They enjoy listening to the story and talking about the funny things Pigeon does. It is wonderful to see their excitement when they get to choose and read new books.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom filled with engaging books and materials. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our students' learning and helps foster a love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1790177351554,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-big-dreams/10517982/","projectTitle":"Books and Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10510057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Play-Doh, chair pockets, and reading chairs for our classroom library! These materials will make such a wonderful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe chair pockets are especially helpful because we were short on them, and now our students will have a place to keep their supplies organized and easily accessible. The Play-Doh gives students a fun, hands-on way to learn, create, and strengthen their fine-motor skills. The reading chairs make our classroom library even more inviting and give students a comfortable space where they can relax, enjoy books, and develop a love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a more organized, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for our students. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact you are making in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789774125354,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-learn/10510057/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10211750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide our students with the materials they need to learn, create, and succeed! Your generous donation of pencils, markers, stickers, and other classroom supplies means so much to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies readily available makes a big difference in our classroom. Pencils allow students to complete their daily work, while markers give them opportunities to be creative and express their ideas through art and learning activities. Stickers are also a wonderful way to celebrate students' hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments. These small rewards can bring so much excitement and encouragement to the school day!\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helps ensure that our students have the materials they need without having to worry about whether they have the right supplies. It creates a classroom where students can focus on learning, participate in activities, and feel proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a welcoming, positive, and engaging place to learn. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787793860634,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-essentials/10211750/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10463213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a classroom rug! Your kindness has helped us create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable learning environment for our students. This rug is so much more than just a place to sit—it has become an important part of our classroom learning space.\r\n\r\nOur students will use the rug during reading time, small-group instruction, class discussions, and hands-on learning activities. It gives them a comfortable place to gather together, listen to stories, share ideas, and participate in lessons. Having a designated space where students can sit together helps make learning feel more inviting and gives our classroom a cozy area where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a place where students feel supported, comfortable, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1786990893898,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-place-to-learn-read-and-grow/10463213/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Place to Learn, Read, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":1019101,"projectId":10411055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies to our classroom! Having markers, colored pencils, and twistable colored pencils available gives my students the tools they need to be creative, express their ideas, and make their learning more engaging.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are helpful not only for art activities, but also for classroom projects, writing, note-taking, and hands-on learning. Having a variety of materials allows students to choose the tools that work best for them and encourages them to take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where students can learn, create, and have fun. Thank you for helping provide these important supplies and making a difference in our students' learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1786541592001,"projectUrl":"project/color-your-world/10411055/","projectTitle":"Color Your World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1019101"},{"teacherId":8673219,"projectId":9921814,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of you, my students have been able to use Play-Doh and mini magnetic drawing boards during centers to practice letters, build words, and strengthen their fine motor skills in a fun, hands-on way. We've also enjoyed using the Christmas crafts and activity books to get creative while learning new vocabulary in both languages.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were so excited—their faces lit up right away! They couldn't wait to start using everything, and they were especially proud to show what they created. The incentive rewards have made a big difference too. My students are more motivated to complete their homework and make positive choices, and they love celebrating their efforts.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials every day as we grow in reading, writing, and independence. Thank you again for bringing so much joy and motivation into our classroom—we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769177170306,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-holiday-incentives/9921814/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning and Holiday Incentives for My Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715542046478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673219"},{"teacherId":8003706,"projectId":9950331,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our classroom Christmas activities and prizes! My students are overjoyed to have special games, crafts, and prizes to celebrate the holiday season. These activities make learning fun and give students a chance to work together, be creative, and enjoy the excitement of the season. The prizes and activities help students feel recognized and celebrated for their hard work all year long.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, laughter, and a sense of community to our classroom. Because of you, my students can experience the magic of the holidays while building friendships, confidence, and excitement for learning. Thank you for making this season unforgettable for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1765222819637,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-activitiesprizes/9950331/","projectTitle":"Christmas Activities/Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kazanow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8003706_orig.jpg?crop=1770,1770,x442,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775147417663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8003706"},{"teacherId":8003706,"projectId":9904495,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our classroom math games! My students are absolutely thrilled to have these hands-on resources, and they are already making a big difference in how they learn. The games make math fun, interactive, and engaging, helping students practice important skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem-solving in a way that feels exciting rather than stressful. Using these games in small groups allows students to work together, build confidence, and enjoy learning math every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping my students see themselves as capable mathematicians. Because of you, they are more motivated, focused, and confident in their abilities. 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