{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Beloit Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4939585,"projectId":9247336,"letterContent":"We are beyond excited and incredibly thankful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, our classroom now has access to The Secret Stories phonics stories—a powerful resource that is already making a big impact on our reading and phonics instruction.\r\n\r\nMy first graders are loving the fun, brain-based stories that help them make sense of tricky letter sounds. It's amazing to see how quickly they are picking up new phonics skills and applying them in their reading and writing. This curriculum brings joy, confidence, and a deeper understanding to our literacy lessons every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly empowered our learning. Thank you for believing in our class and for giving my students the gift of tools that will support them not just this year, but for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744905974388,"projectUrl":"project/secret-stories-for-reading-success/9247336/","projectTitle":"Secret Stories for Reading Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4939585_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620155520630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinahenke"},{"teacherId":4939585,"projectId":9262125,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to you, we now have access to Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards that will help us purchase high-quality, engaging instructional materials for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources make a huge difference in bringing lessons to life—whether it's interactive phonics activities, differentiated reading passages, or creative math games. With these materials, I can better meet the diverse needs of my students and make learning more fun, effective, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour support not only helps me as a teacher, but it directly impacts every child in our room. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746548276141,"projectUrl":"project/more-digital-resources-for-student-succe/9262125/","projectTitle":"More Digital Resources for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4939585_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620155520630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinahenke"},{"teacherId":4939585,"projectId":9208909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our Glow Day celebration shine bright! Your generous donations provided black lights, neon markers, balloons, and other fun supplies that turned our classroom into a glowing party of learning and laughter.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled to see our room transformed — their faces lit up (literally and figuratively!) as they wrote with neon markers, played games, and celebrated all their hard work from this school year. It was the perfect way to wrap up our year together and create memories they'll never forget.\r\n\r\nThanks for always supporting my students and our first grade classroom with fun and needed materials throughout the year!","fullyFundedDate":1743277350776,"projectUrl":"project/go-for-the-glow-end-of-the-year-fun/9208909/","projectTitle":"Go for the Glow (End of the Year Fun!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4939585_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620155520630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinahenke"},{"teacherId":8994602,"projectId":9360626,"letterContent":"The elementary orchestra students saw me unpack the instruments as they arrived and they were so excited when I first demonstrated the cello for them. I overheard so many students excited to get to try the instruments when they got older. \r\nEvery high school student got the chance to play the instruments at some point, some students found it a unique challenge while others found it to be an unexpected confidence boost.\r\nThese instruments have allowed our students to collaborate and experience music in new ways including, High Schoolers soloing with the Jr High Orchestra and Jr High Students getting to play more accessible alternative style music. \r\nThank you for unlocking the opportunity for generations of kids learning to make music together!","fullyFundedDate":1752586605847,"projectUrl":"project/electric-string-instruments/9360626/","projectTitle":"Electric String Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8994602_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747336496002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8994602"},{"teacherId":7571093,"projectId":9310491,"letterContent":"Our school library will be buzzing with excitement thanks to the new books! These titles are not just stories for our students—they are doorways into critical thinking, empathy, and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nWith these books, students will learn to analyze characters and choices—discussing motivations, consequences, and values. Make text-to-self and text-to-world connections—relating themes in books to their own lives and current events. Practice empathy—many of these books feature diverse voices, allowing students to \"walk in someone else's shoes.\" Strengthen comprehension strategies—predicting, inferring, summarizing, and identifying themes. Engage in respectful dialogue—our students share opinions, debate interpretations, and practice active listening during group discussions.\r\n\r\nThe William Allen White Award and The Rally to Read programs don't just put good books into children's hands—they build a community of readers. Our students are learning that reading isn't just something you do alone at a desk; it's something that connects you with others, sparks conversations, and opens your mind to new perspectives.","fullyFundedDate":1759196562127,"projectUrl":"project/william-allen-white-and-rally-to-read-20/9310491/","projectTitle":"William Allen White and Rally to Read 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7571093_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615929134486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7571093"},{"teacherId":4939585,"projectId":9302088,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my first grade classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to brand-new sets of books, whiteboard clipboards, a digital classroom clock, and other essential learning materials that will make a big difference in their daily learning. These resources will help my students stay engaged, organized, and excited about school every day.\r\n\r\nThe books are already bringing so much joy—students love exploring new stories and building their reading skills with texts that are just right for them. The whiteboard clipboards are also a huge hit, giving students a fun and interactive way to practice writing and problem-solving, whether we're working at our desks or in small groups. Even something as simple as a clear digital clock helps my students develop independence by keeping track of time and transitions throughout our day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are helping to create a learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to do their best. I am so grateful for your belief in my classroom and for giving my students the tools they need to grow, learn, and succeed. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746548276259,"projectUrl":"project/even-more-books-to-build-great-readers/9302088/","projectTitle":"Even More Books to Build Great Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4939585_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y251&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620155520630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinahenke"},{"teacherId":9456997,"projectId":9264878,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Library now has beautiful new front-facing book display shelves—and the impact is already remarkable.\r\n\r\nThese shelves do more than hold books; they invite students to read. By showcasing covers instead of spines, books are now catching the eyes (and imaginations) of students the moment they walk in. Teachers have noticed more children reaching for titles they might not have discovered before, and students are telling us how exciting it feels to \"see the books smiling at them.\"\r\n\r\nAlready, circulation numbers are rising, and the shelves are sparking conversations and curiosity. For reluctant readers especially, this small change has been transformative—it's opening doors to stories, information, and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support made this possible. Thank you for believing in the power of books and for helping us create a library space where every student feels welcome to explore, learn, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746716597844,"projectUrl":"project/magic-of-books-book-showcase/9264878/","projectTitle":"Magic of Books - Book Showcase","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456997_orig.jpg?crop=1053,1053,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708449127449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456997"},{"teacherId":9456997,"projectId":9008319,"letterContent":"I submit this impact letter to my donors with immense gratitude and appreciation for their kindness and generosity toward my \"March Madness 2025\" project.\r\n\r\nAll the books have had such a great impact on the students. \r\n\r\nWhen we got the list of March Book Madness books, we knew we could count on wonderful donors, like you to help us out. We plan on using the books at the beginning of the next school year to have our own competition to vote for their favorite. Even though we are close to the end of this school year, many students are ready to read these new, wonderful titles.\r\n\r\nIn closing, the generous support of your donations has made welcoming/encouraging students to read more effective. Thank you again for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1744211258612,"projectUrl":"project/march-madness-2025/9008319/","projectTitle":"March Madness 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456997_orig.jpg?crop=1053,1053,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708449127449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456997"},{"teacherId":7571093,"projectId":9112762,"letterContent":"I am grateful for your donations, which funded our project. The students and I were excited to receive all of these great books. 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