{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKinley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":71.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9881387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project, \"Shape Up! Hands-On Geometry Learning for 2nd Graders.\" Your generosity truly means so much to me and my students. Because of your support, my kiddos will have access to engaging, hands-on materials that will help them build a deeper understanding of shapes, spatial reasoning, and geometric thinking in a fun, meaningful way. Your contribution is making a real difference in their learning, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1763597740058,"projectUrl":"project/shape-up-hands-on-geometry-learning-for/9881387/","projectTitle":"Shape Up! Hands-On Geometry Learning for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9917337,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project. Your donation has provided my students with a wonderful collection of seasonal books, and I truly cannot thank you enough for the impact this gift has have on their learning, joy, and overall growth as readers. Your kindness reaches far beyond simply adding books to a shelf and your support is helping shape meaningful experiences my students will remember throughout the year. Watching their excitement as they choose a new book, make a connection to a character, or share something they learned. Thank you for believing in my kiddos and investing in their growth. Your kindness makes a real difference, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive, joyful impact you have made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764285376048,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-the-season-through-reading/9917337/","projectTitle":"Celebrating the Season Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":9567088,"letterContent":"As a low income school our students are limited on everyday items when they arrived at school. We intend to make sure each student is comfortable while they are attending and learning at our school. As always accidents or emergencies may happen, and a student needs to change ir freshen themselves up. These items will help us as a staff to support them and they will be allowed to stay in school for the rest of the day.\r\n\r\nChildren have accidents or emergencies daily and the underwear and socks will help the students change their undergarments when necessary.\r\nAlso, the soap or body wash will be used to help the students freshen up promote good hygiene.","fullyFundedDate":1755742227994,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-fresh/9567088/","projectTitle":"Clean and Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":9501342,"letterContent":"The pencils and erasers are needed for daily use along with Math/Science/Social Studies. As second they often make mistakes and I have to do a lot of corrections, so erasable pens will help me to ease some of this burden.\r\n\r\nStorage is a huge issue in the classroom with no counter space, so we have to be creative and invented while using the chair pockets for organization.\r\nStudents will put their folders in there that use throughout the day. It's to keep on the back of the chair to have extra space for classroom work on their desks.","fullyFundedDate":1755692840483,"projectUrl":"project/tidying-up-our-work/9501342/","projectTitle":"Tidying up our Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9869042,"letterContent":"We've been enjoying the new resources in our classroom! My kiddos are really responding well to the hands-on math games. We use them during small groups, math centers, and even as quick warm-ups to reinforce skills. The games keep my students moving, talking, and thinking, and I've already noticed stronger problem-solving and more confidence during independent work. The activities have also helped with teamwork my students are explaining their thinking, supporting one another, and staying engaged the entire time. Overall, the resources have made our math block more interactive, purposeful, and fun for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1762266293324,"projectUrl":"project/smart-start-math-games-for-2nd-graders/9869042/","projectTitle":"Smart Start: Math Games for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9844041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Measure It! Hands-On Learning in Our Measurement Center project. Your generosity has provided my 2nd-grade kiddos with the tools they need to explore math through hands-on learning and discovery. With rulers, measuring tapes, balances, and measuring cups, my students are now able to practice measuring length, weight, and capacity in fun, meaningful ways. They are learning by doing — comparing, estimating, and recording their findings just like real mathematicians and scientists. The excitement on their faces as they work together to measure classroom objects and experiment with different tools is priceless! Because of your kindness, my students are developing stronger math skills, confidence, and a love for learning through exploration. Thank you for making measurements come alive in our classroom. With heartfelt appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1761917243505,"projectUrl":"project/measure-it-hands-on-learning-in-our-mea/9844041/","projectTitle":"Measure It! Hands-On Learning in Our Measurement Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":2242098,"projectId":8970450,"letterContent":"Watching my students share their passions was truly awe inspiring. You made all of their hard work researching have the most beautiful reward in the end.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials bought from this project, the presented to other students across the entire school and their families. I watched them beam with pride as they explained all they learned over the course of the year. \r\n\r\nIt's my hope that this project is bigger than a first grade lesson. My hope is that it shows them they are capable of learning anything that they wish, whenever they want. They have immense power and you helped show them that!","fullyFundedDate":1742066522645,"projectUrl":"project/creating-geniuses/8970450/","projectTitle":"Creating Geniuses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Altier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2242098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657628312174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hagler"},{"teacherId":8831960,"projectId":9730286,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom project, Snacks and Supplies for 2nd! Your generosity helps ensure that every student in my class feels prepared, comfortable, and ready to learn each day. With your support, we now have the supplies and snacks we need to keep our classroom running smoothly. The pencil sharpener and laminating sheets help us stay organized and preserve important learning materials, while the Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Snacks, and Cheez-Its keep my kiddos energized and focused throughout the day. Most importantly, these resources make sure no student goes without. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support—you've helped create a caring and productive learning environment for my second graders!","fullyFundedDate":1760730367605,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies-for-2nd/9730286/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies for 2nd","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8831960"},{"teacherId":5882055,"projectId":9501324,"letterContent":"As students and teachers our goal is to stay organized and proficient so the chair pocket organizers will help them in class especially during math and small group time. The chair pockets has been a great tool for time management and organization in our classroom. It saves a lot of time during transitions in the classroom. \r\nThe students are very willing to use the chair pockets, because they feel it is their personal space. \r\nAlso, we use pencils and erasers daily. A stapler is a necessary resource to keep papers together for small children.","fullyFundedDate":1754164947705,"projectUrl":"project/straightening-up-our-area/9501324/","projectTitle":"Straightening up Our Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5882055_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751152196861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5882055"},{"teacherId":9148493,"projectId":9087943,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new seats and books! They immediately began exploring the stories and finding cozy spots to read. The flexible seating has helped them stay calm and focused, while the new books have inspired confidence and joy in reading.\r\n\r\nWe're now using these materials during small-group reading and social-emotional lessons to build skills in comprehension, empathy, and self-control. Thank you for transforming our classroom into a warm, engaging space where students love to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1746457915732,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-control-our-emotions-through/9087943/","projectTitle":"Learning to Control Our Emotions Through Reading and Techniques!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9148493_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696333808030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9148493"},{"teacherId":9312022,"projectId":9081377,"letterContent":"From the moment our new basketball hoops were set up, the energy in the gym skyrocketed. My students ran to the court, ready to shoot, pass, and compete. For many of them, this was the first time they had access to quality basketball goals that looked and felt like those used in real games. The first made shot brought a roar of excitement — it was a moment of pride and motivation that set the tone for our entire season.\r\n\r\nWith four new portable hoops, every player now gets meaningful court time. We can run full-court drills, small-group shooting stations, and team scrimmages that mimic real-game situations. The BaseGel anchors have kept our setup stable and safe, letting us practice both indoors and outdoors without interruption. These hoops have completely transformed our practices from simple skill sessions into true team development opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe biggest change, though, is the confidence I see in my athletes. They're taking more initiative, communicating better, and pushing each other to get better every day. Once shy players are now calling plays and encouraging their teammates. Our motto has become, \"Every shot counts, and every teammate matters.\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now feel like real athletes. They're learning discipline, teamwork, and perseverance — lessons that will carry them well beyond the basketball court. Your support didn't just provide equipment, but it gave my team the chance to grow, compete, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1744723970553,"projectUrl":"project/swish-wish-bringing-basketball-dreams-t/9081377/","projectTitle":"SWISH WISH: Bringing Basketball Dreams to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Coach T Grimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9312022_orig.jpg?crop=1503,1504,x0,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722905936631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312022"},{"teacherId":8566279,"projectId":9326231,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our math and science project! My students have greatly used the resources and most are still going strong during math and science lessons. The stikki clips are a life saver in keeping their artwork on the hallway walls, and the pieces look great when we have parent visitors walk the hallway. My students have really enjoyed having interactive math supplies, as they love writing on their LCD boards to show off their math computational skills. 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