{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Countryside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9065710,"projectId":9870921,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an even more joyful, hands-on place to learn! The reading and math carts, along with the TPT resources you helped provide, are being used every day to spark curiosity, engagement, and growth.\r\n\r\nOur students love exploring the new games and activities. During small-group time, they practice essential reading and math skills at their own pace while developing collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Struggling readers gain confidence as they find activities they can succeed at, and advanced learners are challenged in fun, interactive ways that keep them motivated and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe TPT gift card allowed me to find high-quality, standards-aligned resources that perfectly support our curriculum. With these tools, learning has become more creative, personalized, and engaging. Students are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, and the joy on their faces as they explore, play, and discover new concepts every day is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place where every student can grow, succeed, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Your support has made a real, lasting difference, and we are so grateful for your belief in our students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769026191391,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learners-through-hands-on-rea/9870921/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learners Through Hands-On Reading and Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065710_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686001117317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065710"},{"teacherId":9065710,"projectId":9624707,"letterContent":"Every day in our classroom is filled with curiosity, laughter, and the joy of learning. My second graders are bright, enthusiastic, and full of wonder. They ask big questions, support one another with kind hearts, and give their best effort each day. I love watching their faces light up when they discover something new, and I am so proud of the way they grow—not only as learners, but as friends.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are able to bring meaningful tools and unforgettable learning experiences into our classroom. Your support directly helps provide:\r\n\r\nA Math Games Cart\r\nHands-on math games such as smart coins, building blocks, and math board games make learning come alive. These activities strengthen number sense, problem-solving skills, and teamwork while keeping math time active and fun. With a variety of games available, we can meet students at their individual learning levels and ensure every child feels successful.\r\n\r\nAn Incubator for Our Chick Project\r\nOne of the most exciting moments of second grade is our chick-hatching project. Watching eggs develop and hatch gives students a real-world understanding of life cycles, responsibility, and scientific observation. This experience sparks curiosity and creates memories that stay with students long after the project ends.\r\n\r\nHeadphones for the Classroom\r\nA class set of headphones is essential for listening centers, online learning programs, and focused independent work. These provide students with quiet, personalized learning opportunities and help them stay engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nName Tag Holders\r\nWhile small, these tools make a big impact. Durable, reusable name tag holders help students organize their materials, build independence, and take pride in their personal space—strengthening our classroom community.\r\n\r\nEach item is used with purpose and care to support learning that is joyful, meaningful, and developmentally rich. Because of you, our students are able to explore, create, and thrive in an environment designed to meet their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of education. Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of our second graders.","fullyFundedDate":1761844484594,"projectUrl":"project/hatch-learn-and-play-2nd-grade-every/9624707/","projectTitle":"Hatch, Learn, and Play – 2nd Grade Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065710_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686001117317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065710"},{"teacherId":10045363,"projectId":9806239,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting this project! Pictures of empty instrument cases isn't very exciting, but MY excitement is unmatched!! This year I am renting instruments to over 30 students, and many of our cases no longer latch or zip, which means the instrument really can't be used outside the classroom. These damaged cases have been retired and students now have the ability to take their instrument home safely to practice. The students were so excited to learn that they could securely pack up their instrument and take it home, and past experience tells me that they will be more motivated to take good care of a new instrument case (compared to one that is covered in duct tape and falling apart).\r\n\r\nOur cases are decades old, so I know that these new cases will last for years and have an impact in my classroom for years to come. We simply don't have the budget to replace the cases, so these 10 cases have been a godsend!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make a \"case for music.\" Your partnership and generosity is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762803299933,"projectUrl":"project/a-case-for-music/9806239/","projectTitle":"A Case for Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaelis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045363"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":9138707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. Your gift helped me purchase several new book bins and organization solutions for my classroom library! These new bins allowed me to create a safer environment for my students because I was able to replace broken and cracked bins that I already had, and also allowed me to create a more organied classroom space. Students can find the books they want to read, and can also return books when they are finished reading. An organized classroom library helps us keep our classroom tidy, efficient, and also helps me demonstrate positive organization skills for my students. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1752850947813,"projectUrl":"project/library-love/9138707/","projectTitle":"Library Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":9488978,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and willingness to support my classroom and my students! I have been so pleased to be able to provide my students a reading resource that is relevant, at an appropriate reading level, and is something that they can take home to share with their families. Many of my students do not have access to lots of appropriate texts to practice reading at home, so this recourse has been an invaluable gift. This week they were so excited to get a Scholastic magazine issue that has information about the upcoming Olympics! Also, last week they got an issue that had an article about Dr. King, whom they have been learning about during our reading and social studies time. So this resource is also very helpful because of the cross curricular connections that are made. Thank you for your support and love.","fullyFundedDate":1755569386823,"projectUrl":"project/help-second-graders-muse-with-scholastic/9488978/","projectTitle":"Help second graders muse with Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":8087618,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! I am so thrilled to have been able to purchase texts that align with our school-wide 8 Keys character building program. These texts will help my students build understanding and confidence as they work to show these 8 keys in their lives at school, and at home. I will use these texts with my current class, and with many future classes to come. I am so thankful for donors like you who are so willing to support public education, and classrooms that serve students that are traditionally underserved. We all are so grateful to have new, engaging books that are relevant, bright, and fun to read. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1704079996169,"projectUrl":"project/8-keys-of-excellence-through-literacy/8087618/","projectTitle":"8 Keys of Excellence- Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":7932855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom and to my students. The books that I was able to purchase through this project are valuable tools that will allow my students to see themselves, and others, in the texts that they read. The experiences, culture, values, and diversity reflected in these texts are so important, especially now. My students are learning valuable lessons about acceptance, love, and tolerance that the will keep with them forever. Engaging with high quality texts is vital for young readers, and your gift helps me provide that for them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1705443139700,"projectUrl":"project/mirror-and-window-books/7932855/","projectTitle":"\"Mirror\" and \"Window\" Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":9972091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom and my students. Your gift is being put to use immediately becuase we are currently learning about the Civil Rights movement! I have already been able to share some of these important texts with my students, and they have sparked some excellent conversations and impactful learning. Having the ability to provide all or most of my students with copies of the text we are reading improves access, and deepens learning. It also supports their literacy development and independence. I am so excited to continue using these books with my current class, and with classes in the future. Thank you again for your contribution and support. I am so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1769026188064,"projectUrl":"project/civil-rights-heroes-for-second-graders/9972091/","projectTitle":"Civil Rights Heroes for Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":9636255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and contribution to my classroom. My students are so excited to use our new egg incubator to hatch baby chicks this spring, as well as plant their own flower to take home after our plant unit. Your gift allows for some really amazing hands on learning experiences that they will remember for many years. \r\n\r\nI am also deeply grateful that I am now able to provide headphone adapters for all of my students to use with new technolgy. This has removed an accessibility barrier that we were previously experiencing, and allows students to utilize district provided technology in a way that they were previously unable. This, combined with the other supplies that I was able to purchase for my classroom, has been extremely helpful and will contribute positively to learning for years to come. Thank you for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1766606322143,"projectUrl":"project/baby-chicks-plants-and-supplies-oh-my/9636255/","projectTitle":"Baby Chicks, Plants, and Supplies, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":8347838,"projectId":9736167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our S'mores Newsletter subscription! This resource allows me to regularly communicate with families in a meaningful, engaging way and helps strengthen the connection between home and school. Through this newsletter, parents receive updates, learning tips, and ways to support their child at home, which makes a big difference in student success. I am so grateful for your support and for helping create stronger partnerships between families and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760554451088,"projectUrl":"project/smore-communication-and-connections/9736167/","projectTitle":"Smore Communication and Connections!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8347838_orig.png?crop=1012,1012,x127,y373&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649706311939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8347838"},{"teacherId":10045363,"projectId":9582349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project for my orchestra students. These supplies have been loaned to students who were not able to purchase them, so that all students have their own instrument and supplies for class this year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, all students now have the ability to practice at home between classes, and they and their parents are so appreciative of the opportunity to explore an instrument this year. These resources will be loaned to a new group of students next year and for years to come, so your generosity will strengthen our program for multiple years.\r\n\r\nI am exceedingly grateful to the donors who have directly impacted my students through this project. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760693646237,"projectUrl":"project/orchestra-basics/9582349/","projectTitle":"Orchestra Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaelis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045363"},{"teacherId":10000256,"projectId":9258078,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support. Students now have access to tools that help them regulate during transitions, prepare for academic tasks, and manage moments of overwhelm throughout the day. The vibration plate has quickly become a favorite—several students who often show signs of distress or dysregulation visibly relax when using it, shifting from tense movements to calm, joyful smiles. Every student has eagerly explored the new items, and it has been wonderful to watch them discover what feels grounding and comforting to their bodies.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' excitement was immediate. They gravitated toward different items—some loved the visual timers, others preferred the the cuddle swing, and many were fascinated by the vibrating tools. Their curiosity and genuine enthusiasm filled the room. These resources created a sense of comfort, ownership, and empowerment from the very first moment. Many items are being used in their general education classrooms as well.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps involve teaching students how to integrate these tools into their learning routines with growing independence. We are helping them recognize when they need sensory support, choose the tool that works best for them, and return to their activities with improved focus and emotional regulation. Your generosity is helping students build not only academic skills, but also lifelong self-regulation strategies that allow them to participate more fully and confidently in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students access to tools that bring comfort, joy, and calm into their school day. 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