{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chapelwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":10352153,"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.\r\n\r\nTeaching is not all about math and reading. Sometimes, it is about providing students with basic needs, and this project does just that.","fullyFundedDate":1787179482082,"projectUrl":"project/help-hungry-bellies-struggle-to-learn/10352153/","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":10089500,"letterContent":"I teach at the most incredible school! Students are hard working, dedicated, and kind. We have an awesome program where teachers can nominate students to earn Champion Level Leaders.\r\n\r\nThey get nominated for a variety of reasons that include: positive behavior, skills for learning, mannerly interactions, empathetic behavior, etc.\r\n\r\nThere is a Champion Level Leader Cart that our principals push around that our students get to choose a reward from for showcasing their leadership at our school. These price snacks would be on the cart for students to choose and are very popular amongst our students.","fullyFundedDate":1780578268331,"projectUrl":"project/champion-level-leaders-deserve-a-salty-t/10089500/","projectTitle":"Champion Level Leaders Deserve a Salty Treat!","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":10352152,"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.\r\n\r\nTeaching is not all about math and reading. Sometimes, it is about providing students with basic needs, and this project does just that.","fullyFundedDate":1789594883059,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-we-are-hungry/10352152/","projectTitle":"Please Help! We Are Hungry!","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":9417015,"projectId":10508066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Sweet Rewards Project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given my students something extra to look forward to as they work hard and make positive choices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to use sweet rewards to celebrate students for their hard work, positive behavior, perseverance, kindness, and accomplishments. These small rewards have become a fun way to recognize students and remind them that their efforts matter.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create moments of excitement and encouragement in our classroom. Seeing a student light up when they are recognized for doing their best is incredibly rewarding. These treats aren't just about the reward itself—they are a way for me to celebrate my students, encourage them to keep going, and build a positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly supported a classroom where students feel noticed, encouraged, and celebrated. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their school experience a little sweeter!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1787144512259,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-rewards-stronger-tomorrow/10508066/","projectTitle":"Sweet Rewards, Stronger Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9417015"},{"teacherId":1941606,"projectId":10376006,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for donating snacks and treats to my classroom. These have been a great source of comfort to all my students and helped them to continue to achieve great things! \r\n\r\nThis year my class comes to school hungry most mornings and they need more than just our school provided meals. The snacks you provided fills their tummies and allows them to focus on our lessons and objectives for the school day. Students that have needed it have even taken a couple extra bags of snacks home to have in the evening. You helped meet one of their basic needs and this kind of assistance makes a huge difference in their lives. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1787188780457,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/10376006/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoersten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1941606_orig.jpg?crop=779,779,x1115,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720557437895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1941606"},{"teacherId":1444908,"projectId":10368544,"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. Snacks help them to better focus and learn. 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.\r\n\r\nTeaching is not all about math and reading. Sometimes, it is about providing students with basic needs, and this project does just that.","fullyFundedDate":1787160908556,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-hungry-bellies-struggle-to/10368544/","projectTitle":"Please 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":10307052,"letterContent":"Students thrive in an environment built on structure and strong procedures. As I begin to think about next school year already, I am in need of supplies to help me build this foundation for students.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are unable to bring school supplies at the beginning of the school year.\r\nTherefore, having donors like you bring projects like mine are so very important.\r\n\r\nWe are in need of pens, chart paper, pencil pouches, and book zippered pouches to keep our small group reading supplies in. These are important supplies that we use daily.","fullyFundedDate":1787847714636,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-in-4th-grade/10307052/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed in 4th Grade","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":9417015,"projectId":10266280,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for the amazing resources that have been provided to my classroom! These resources have allowed me to begin the new school year feeling prepared, confident, and excited about what is ahead. Having the right materials and tools available from the very beginning has made such a positive difference in our classroom environment and has helped me create a space where my students are excited to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nFrom math practice books and learning charts to classroom materials, anchor charts, and other hands-on resources, my students have already been able to benefit in so many ways. These resources have helped make our lessons more engaging and interactive while giving students opportunities to practice skills, work collaboratively, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of this year so far has been seeing how excited my students are about the materials. They are genuinely loving everything! They are eager to use the new resources, explore the activities, and challenge themselves. It has been wonderful to see students who may have been hesitant about a new concept become more confident because they have tools available to help them understand and practice.\r\n\r\nThe classroom environment has also benefited tremendously. The resources have helped me create a welcoming, organized, and engaging space where students feel comfortable learning. Having materials that students can see, touch, and use throughout our lessons has made our classroom feel like a place where learning is active and exciting.\r\n\r\nThese resources are also allowing me to better meet the different needs of my students. Whether students need additional practice, visual support, opportunities to work with classmates, or an extra challenge, having a variety of materials allows me to provide meaningful learning experiences for everyone.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, I am already seeing the excitement and confidence that these resources are bringing to my students. Their smiles, enthusiasm, questions, and willingness to participate remind me every day why having access to quality classroom resources matters so much.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who has supported my classroom and helped provide these incredible resources. Your generosity is making a real difference—not only in my classroom, but in the experiences and opportunities my students have each day.\r\n\r\nWe are off to an amazing start, and I cannot wait to see where this school year takes us! Thank you for helping us start the year strong and for investing in our students and their future! 💜📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1780339109347,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-journey/10266280/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9417015"},{"teacherId":10491530,"projectId":10257523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has completely transformed our classroom into a warmer, more welcoming place to learn.\r\nThe biggest highlight is our beautiful new pink rug. It makes our room feel so cozy, giving my students a safe, secure spot where they can stretch out comfortably to read and work together. Your gift also provided essential headphones, ensuring every child can focus and access digital learning—especially those unable to bring their own from home. Finally, our new bookshelf keeps our library organized and accessible, which means everything to my students who don't have many books at home.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making such a meaningful impact on our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1778128718022,"projectUrl":"project/from-special-ed-to-2nd-grade-success/10257523/","projectTitle":"From Special Ed to 2nd Grade Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10491530"},{"teacherId":1747316,"projectId":9635837,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with this project. Each and every contribution helps not only my personal classroom but an entire grade level. Oftentimes, many teachers share supplies when we run out so it's always nice that donors send resources and materials right to our doors. \r\n\r\nWith this project, you sent book bins, poster easel paper, and a wireless keyboard. I was able to use the book bins as a cubby catch all for students to place various odds and ends. This helps create a nice and neat organized space within the classroom. The poster's easel paper is a teacher's dream. This allows for instant anchor chart creation as well as collaborative table grouping projects. My wireless keyboard gives me the freedom to work from any space within the room. \r\n\r\nDonors Choose is truly a magical grant funding program. It feels wonderful to be supported and appreciated through supplies, resources, materials, and classroom equipment. Please know you are greatly appreciated and definitely needed.","fullyFundedDate":1758828676634,"projectUrl":"project/organize-organize/9635837/","projectTitle":"Organize! Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1747316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704758498048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1747316"},{"teacherId":10491530,"projectId":10280193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom now has amazing new STEM materials and indoor recess games.\r\nThe new STEM tools have turned our science time into hands-on excitement where my students are actively building, problem-solving, and asking \"what if?\" questions every single day. Seeing their eyes light up when a design finally works is easily the best part of my week.\r\nAs for indoor recess—you've officially saved our rainy days! Having engaging, high-quality games means that instead of groans when we can't go outside, the room is filled with teamwork, giggles, and genuine connection.\r\nYou haven't just sent supplies; you've given my students a reason to look forward to learning and playing together. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1780588276931,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-sensory-friendly-buildin/10280193/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds: Sensory-Friendly Building for Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10491530"},{"teacherId":1747316,"projectId":9925427,"letterContent":"Thank you again for you support of classroom supplies. The resources proved to be a necessary component for the end of last school year. I know we'll be able to get more use this year.\r\nThe water bottles made for a great reward incentive. As student of the week, it was filled with widgets, trinkets, and candy to motivate students. Also, it was beneficial for students during recess time. The supply bag made collaborative work easier. Each bag was filled with pod supplies that allowed for best scaffolding and differentiation practices. \r\nOnce again, I appreciate your generous and kindness. 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