{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chapelwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9341767,"projectId":9560926,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with a heart overflowing with gratitude to express my sincere thanks for your incredible generosity and commitment to the students in my classroom. I have been fortunate enough to have two projects funded through Donors Choose to provide the students I service with necessary materials for accommodations, interventions, and social/emotional guidance and encouragement; so my letters of gratitude are very similar. This project, Overcoming Obstacles: An Intervention Journey, included motivational, sensory, and academic items used to support students who need support and guidance. With the addition of just these materials (sheet protectors, pencils with flames, visual timers, stress cubes/other fidgets, applause button, stickers, and card boxes), I am able to provide support with emotional/behavioral as well as academic needs quickly. This is an important part of the vision I had when creating this project. Your support has transformed my vision for the classroom into a reality, and for that, I am profoundly thankful.\r\nThis year has been fraught with challenges. Not only are these students at the age where puberty begins, but there has been sadness and grief that has piled onto everyone's backs as our school has experienced the sudden and unexpected loss of one of our teachers and within a few months, one of our students. Many of my students have been struggling to process the shock not knowing how to move forward. Even I have struggled with processing my own feelings about the losses. The kindness you have shown extends far beyond the monetary value of your gift. It sends a powerful message to our students that there are caring individuals in the world who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their future. It empowers me, as their teacher, to continue to try to give them my very best, knowing I have your support behind me.","fullyFundedDate":1756601556231,"projectUrl":"project/overcoming-obstacles-an-intervention-jo/9560926/","projectTitle":"Overcoming Obstacles: An Intervention Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341767_orig.jpg?crop=1698,1698,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724409935509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341767"},{"teacherId":1712757,"projectId":9854939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my project! \r\n\r\nIt has been so much fun seeing my students work together and be creative! We get our STEM bags every Friday afternoon. I love hearing their laughter and encouragement as they work through the games, puzzles and building activities. \r\n\r\nTheir favorites are the mind games. They challenge each other to see who can complete the tasks first! I have seen lots of perseverance and dedication to tasks that are more difficult. \r\n\r\nThe building blocks and connectors have been fun to see their creativity come to life! They've built houses, zoos, airplanes and rooms. Watching them work together, build creativity and problem solve has been such a joy thanks to your generosity!\r\n\r\nAppreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1762648523086,"projectUrl":"project/think-and-have-fun/9854939/","projectTitle":"Think and Have Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712757_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x370,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602588402798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1712757"},{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":9878805,"letterContent":"Much of my student population is minority as well as over 50% of my students are English language learners. Students come to my class often struggling with enjoying to read. I am constantly wanting to find new books for my students to engage in.\r\n\r\nI want to use them to help my students think at higher levels but also just for simple enjoyment and as they grow as readers.\r\nI have a very diverse group of students who enjoy a variety of texts. I have many English language learners who are just learning what it means to be a reader in English while I have some students who fly through books and are dying for the next engaging graphic novels. These texts will help give my classroom library new life and help my students continue to build on their love of literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1764720391433,"projectUrl":"project/help-we-have-a-series-problem-in-our-c/9878805/","projectTitle":"Help! We Have a Series Problem In Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1444908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689034470740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-archer"},{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":9836779,"letterContent":"Do you know the number one predictor of comprehension? Its isn't if students can read the words on the page or vocabulary knowledge. Its is background knowledge. I was once told that \"1/2 of the curriculum walks through the door with your students.\" Wow! What an thought.\r\n\r\nBecause I teach a very diverse group of learners, it is imperative that I help build their background knowledge around topics that many are not familiar with.\r\nThis includes integrating read alouds that allow for them to learn about our upcoming unit around the Earth. In my experience, students struggle with enjoying and being engaged in non fiction text. Why? Well many do not have much background knowledge about what we are asking them to read/learn about.","fullyFundedDate":1764722080330,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-background-knowledge-one/9836779/","projectTitle":"Building Our Background Knowledge... One Book at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1444908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689034470740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-archer"},{"teacherId":2357322,"projectId":9057032,"letterContent":"Your contribution to my classroom has sparked so much joy for learning! The students have loved opening new classroom materials and eagerly awaited their turn to use the new items. We appreciate your generosity more than words can express. \r\n\r\nWe have used the alphabet letter robots to students build connections between letters and their names. Often, when students are engaged in activities that they consider play, they are more easily able to learn tasks and concepts that had been difficult. We also have loved using the comparing sizes, and exploring connected materials in our small groups. We have many students with a variety of needs, and they have benefitted from using hands on activities and learning materials to best show what they know. \r\n\r\nMy students and I hope that you know how much your contribution is appreciated and loved in our classroom! Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1746039553255,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hands-on-early-learners/9057032/","projectTitle":"Happy Hands-On Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2357322_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579408298679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2357322"},{"teacherId":9341767,"projectId":9531775,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with a heart overflowing with gratitude to express my sincere thanks for your incredible generosity and commitment to the students in my classroom. I have been fortunate enough to have two projects funded through Donors Choose to provide the students I service with necessary materials for accommodations, interventions, and social/emotional guidance and encouragement. This project, Zero Excuses, included many of the foundational essentials needed to organize and make my space a comfortable, enjoyable place to learn with my paraprofessional and I. With the addition of just these materials (table, LED lights, headphones, whiteboards/markers, fans, storage bins, etc.), most of the students in fifth and sixth grade whether they receive extra services or not are asking for time in my space to relax and regroup. This is an important part of the vision I had when creating this project. Your support has transformed my vision for the classroom into a vibrant, exciting reality, and for that, I am profoundly thankful.\r\nThis year has been fraught with challenges. Not only are these students at the age where puberty begins, but there has been sadness and grief that has piled onto everyone's backs as our school has experienced the sudden and unexpected loss of one of our teachers and within a few months, one of our students. Many of my students have been struggling to process the shock not knowing how to move forward. Even I have struggled with processing my own feelings about the losses. The kindness you have shown extends far beyond the monetary value of your gift. It sends a powerful message to our students that there are caring individuals in the world who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their future. It empowers me, as their teacher, to continue giving them my very best, knowing I have your support behind me.\r\nThank you once again for your extraordinary compassion and commitment to education. You are not just funding projects; you are building confidence, fostering resilience, and creating unforgettable learning experiences. We (my paraprofessional, Mrs. Graham; my students; and I) are truly fortunate to have you as a partner in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1755291405127,"projectUrl":"project/zero-excuses/9531775/","projectTitle":"Zero Excuses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341767_orig.jpg?crop=1698,1698,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724409935509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341767"},{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":9645442,"letterContent":"We can all agree that when we are hungry, it is very hard to concentrate on anything else. Our fourth grade lunch is at 12:30. Students arrive at school at 7:10, and this is a very long time without a snack.\r\n\r\nI have noticed that my students struggle to learn when their bellies grumble and need something.\r\nI allow students to bring a healthy snack to eat late in the morning. However, for some of my students, finances do not allow their parents to provide daily snacks.\r\n\r\nThis project helps provide snacks to those students who are unable to bring one. Teaching is not all about math and reading. Sometimes, it is about providing students with basic needs, and this project does just that.","fullyFundedDate":1760738982692,"projectUrl":"project/help-hungry-bellies-struggle-to-learn/9645442/","projectTitle":"Help! Hungry Bellies Struggle to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1444908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689034470740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-archer"},{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":9645342,"letterContent":"We can all agree that when we are hungry, it is very hard to concentrate on anything else. Our fourth grade lunch is at 12:30. Students arrive at school at 7:10, and this is a very long time without a snack.\r\n\r\nI have noticed that my students struggle to learn when their bellies grumble and need something.\r\nI allow students to bring a healthy snack to eat late in the morning. However, for some of my students, finances do not allow their parents to provide daily snacks.\r\n\r\nThis project helps provide snacks to those students who are unable to bring one. Teaching is not all about math and reading. Sometimes, it is about providing students with basic needs, and this project does just that.","fullyFundedDate":1760718280920,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-hungry-bellies-struggle-to/9645342/","projectTitle":"Please Help! 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Sometimes, it is about providing students with basic needs, and this project does just that.","fullyFundedDate":1757733390814,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-bellies-struggle-to-learn/9542612/","projectTitle":"Hungry Bellies Struggle to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1444908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689034470740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-archer"},{"teacherId":8072463,"projectId":9376034,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Your gift has already brought excitement and joy to our learning environment.\r\nBooks open doors to new worlds, spark imagination, and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to engaging stories and valuable resources that will support their learning and growth every single day.\r\nI have already seen the impact—students are eager to explore the new titles, share them with one another, and dive into discussions sparked by what they're reading. Your kindness has not only filled our shelves but has also fueled curiosity and created meaningful learning opportunities.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the power of education. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the futures of these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755716485961,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-our-classro/9376034/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading: Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gena Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8072463_orig.jpg?crop=529,529,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720115395798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgenamiller"},{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":9415571,"letterContent":"It is my true belief that creativity and engagement is the thread the binds together all learning within a classroom and deeply helps with the classroom culture and mental health of my students. 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