{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Apollo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8548587,"projectId":10221634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our All American Kid Day such a fun and memorable celebration! The decorations were a huge hit and truly brought the event to life with so much color and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely loved all of the accessories and games. Seeing their smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm throughout the day made the celebration extra special. Your support and creativity helped create an amazing experience that the students will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make the day such a success!","fullyFundedDate":1778262134140,"projectUrl":"project/all-american-kid/10221634/","projectTitle":"All American Kid","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548587"},{"teacherId":8548587,"projectId":10201208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the wagons to be used at all of our end of the year events! They have been incredibly helpful for hauling student items and keeping everything organized and moving smoothly throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe bubble machine has also been such a huge hit with the students! Watching the bubbles float through the air brought so much excitement, laughter, and joy to everyone involved. It truly helped make the event extra special and memorable for the kids. The chalk has been a huge hit and they have loved it! \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support and generosity in helping create such a fun and successful experience for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778262137052,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-summer/10201208/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548587"},{"teacherId":7661424,"projectId":10141312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students will now have new headphones to use during learning activities and technology-based lessons. These headphones will help students stay focused, engaged, and able to fully participate in educational programs and online learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour donation will make a positive difference in our classroom by creating a better learning environment where students can work independently and comfortably without distractions. We truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to supporting our students' education and success. Thank you for helping provide tools that will benefit our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778262130913,"projectUrl":"project/hear-ye-hear-ye/10141312/","projectTitle":"Hear Ye, Hear Ye!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7661424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720471908812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shayna-vincent"},{"teacherId":7661424,"projectId":10141362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for helping provide STEM toys for our students. Your kindness gives students exciting opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on learning and creative play.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students will be able to build, problem-solve, collaborate, and think critically while having fun. These STEM materials will encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence as students explore new ideas and develop important skills for the future. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you are making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778222477199,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-a-win/10141362/","projectTitle":"STEM is a Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7661424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720471908812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shayna-vincent"},{"teacherId":7661424,"projectId":10142900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we now have rolling carts that will help us stay organized and create a more efficient learning environment for our students. Having organized materials easily accessible will save valuable classroom time and help lessons run more smoothly each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation will make a lasting impact by helping students learn in a clean, structured, and welcoming classroom. The rolling carts will allow us to store supplies, learning materials, and classroom resources in a way that keeps everything easy to find and ready to use. We truly appreciate your generosity and your support of our students and classroom community. Thank you for helping us create a better learning space for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1778262138755,"projectUrl":"project/to-go-learning/10142900/","projectTitle":"To Go Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7661424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720471908812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shayna-vincent"},{"teacherId":7661424,"projectId":10143169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your support in providing a laminator and laminating pouches will make a huge difference in our classroom each day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping students succeed.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will allow us to create durable, reusable learning materials that students can use throughout the school year. From flashcards and learning centers to classroom visuals and hands-on activities, the laminator will help protect important resources so they last much longer. Students will benefit from engaging activities that encourage participation, collaboration, and confidence in learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps us save valuable classroom resources and time. Instead of replacing worn-out materials, we can continue using them again and again. This allows us to focus more on teaching and supporting students in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1778262131394,"projectUrl":"project/the-laminator/10143169/","projectTitle":"The Laminator","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7661424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720471908812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shayna-vincent"},{"teacherId":7661424,"projectId":10143505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students will now benefit from a new vacuum and Swiffer mop that will help us maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environment every day. Your donation may seem like a simple gift of cleaning supplies, but to our classroom, it represents comfort, care, and support that will make a meaningful impact on our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nA clean classroom is so important for student success. Students spend many hours each day learning, collaborating, and growing in this space, and having the tools to properly clean and maintain our classroom helps create an environment where they can focus and feel comfortable. Dust, dirt, spills, and messes naturally happen throughout the school day, especially in busy classrooms filled with active and energetic students. With the help of the new vacuum and Swiffer mop, we will be able to quickly and effectively clean our learning areas so students can continue learning in a fresh and organized space.","fullyFundedDate":1778262131777,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-clean/10143505/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7661424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720471908812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shayna-vincent"},{"teacherId":3206527,"projectId":9979736,"letterContent":"My students have taken pride in using our new cleaning supplies and vacuum to keep our classroom tidy and welcoming. One special moment was watching them work together to clean up after a messy STEM project, and they were so responsible! They were excited to see the new materials and eager to help. Next, we're building routines and a sense of responsibility as part of our classroom community while continuing hands-on learning projects.\r\n\r\nWe are loving watching the students show growth with life skills. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1772550373208,"projectUrl":"project/clean-counts/9979736/","projectTitle":"Clean Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3206527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669690878208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtneyporter"},{"teacherId":7944440,"projectId":9975144,"letterContent":"Creating a classroom where students feel welcome and cozy is essential for learning because it builds a sense of safety and belonging. When students walk into an environment that feels warm, organized, and inviting, they are more likely to relax and focus on learning rather than worry about judgment or discomfort. A welcoming atmosphere encourages students to participate, ask questions, and take academic risks, all of which are necessary for growth. Simple elements like positive relationships, comfortable spaces, and inclusive routines can make a big difference in helping students feel valued and respected.\r\n\r\nIn addition, a cozy and supportive classroom environment has a direct impact on students' emotional well-being and academic success. When students feel comfortable, they are more engaged, motivated, and open to challenges. This sense of security allows them to build confidence in their abilities and strengthens their willingness to persevere through difficult tasks. Ultimately, fostering a welcoming and cozy classroom helps create a positive learning community where all students can thrive both socially and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1772550516304,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-classroom-where-students/9975144/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Classroom Where Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7944440_orig.jpg?crop=492,492,x387,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642013645469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944440"},{"teacherId":7944440,"projectId":9974530,"letterContent":"RTI (Response to Intervention) resources played a key role in strengthening my small group instruction by allowing me to target specific skill gaps with greater precision. Using structured intervention materials and progress monitoring tools, I was able to identify exactly which reading standards students were struggling with and tailor my lessons accordingly. This made my instruction more intentional and focused, rather than broad and generalized. As a result, students received support that directly addressed their needs, which helped build their confidence and engagement during small group time.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, RTI resources provided consistent strategies and scaffolds that supported students as they developed foundational reading skills. Through repeated practice, differentiated texts, and guided instruction, students were able to improve in areas such as decoding, fluency, and comprehension. The use of data tracking also allowed me to adjust instruction in real time, ensuring that students were making progress toward mastering the standards they had previously lacked.","fullyFundedDate":1769178150878,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-rti/9974530/","projectTitle":"Resources For RTI","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7944440_orig.jpg?crop=492,492,x387,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642013645469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944440"},{"teacherId":10035896,"projectId":9784196,"letterContent":"In my classroom, incorporating hands-on tools like a magnetic regrouping board, fake money, dice, place value disks, and clocks has made a noticeable difference in both student engagement and understanding. These resources have allowed my students to move beyond abstract concepts and actually see and touch their learning. For many of my students, math can feel intimidating, but using these manipulatives has helped break down those barriers and build confidence. Concepts like regrouping, counting money, and telling time have become more concrete and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these tools brought into the classroom was immediate. Students were eager to participate, often asking if they could use the materials during lessons and even during free time. Rolling dice to generate numbers, physically moving place value disks, or using fake money to \"buy\" items turned learning into an interactive experience rather than a passive one. The magnetic regrouping board, in particular, helped students visualize the \"why\" behind regrouping, leading to more \"aha\" moments and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have created a more engaging, student-centered learning environment where my students feel motivated and capable. The joy and enthusiasm they show while using these tools has translated into stronger participation, improved comprehension, and a more positive attitude toward math. It's been rewarding to see students who once struggled begin to take ownership of their learning and feel successful. We thank you very much for donating to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769178150439,"projectUrl":"project/mathematicians-in-the-making/9784196/","projectTitle":"Mathematicians in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035896"},{"teacherId":8548587,"projectId":9818796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our 1st grade classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference for our students. With these headphones, each child now has the opportunity to fully engage in their learning without distractions, whether they are listening to stories, practicing phonics, or working through interactive lessons. It has truly transformed the way our classroom functions on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are better able to provide individualized instruction tailored to each student's needs. The headphones allow students to work at their own pace, focus more deeply, and build confidence as independent learners. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and the positive impact it is having on our young learners. 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