{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10182685,"projectId":9612413,"letterContent":"My student's have enjoyed having snacks at school for when they are not able to bring a snack to school. Seeing them with the saddest face when they realize they do not have a snack is the worst feeling you can imagine. Then when they come to me to explain that they are hungry I feel terrible when I do not have anything for them to eat. By creating this project I was able to keep snacks for a couple of months for them to fall back on when their families could not afford snacks for them to bring. \r\n\r\nWhen my students saw me open the box of snacks they were beyond excited! They wanted to know every detail of how I was able to make it happen for our classroom. I explained the best I could to 5 and 6 year old's how some of the kindest people bought them so that they would have a snack to eat so they didn't get hungry. So many of them said thank you immediately! The next steps for our classroom is to keep pushing forward in our education and keeping our safe and positive environment that we call home.","fullyFundedDate":1757348190286,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-positive-dragon-den/9612413/","projectTitle":"Safe and Positive Dragon Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182685"},{"teacherId":2433604,"projectId":9642877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for providing us with access to Scholastic News. These weekly magazines have made a remarkable difference in our reading instruction and in the excitement my first graders feel about learning.\r\n\r\nThe new texts introduce important early literacy skills that are essential for young readers. With each issue, my students practice nonfiction comprehension strategies such as identifying the main idea, using text features (headings, captions, diagrams), learning new vocabulary through context, and asking and answering questions about key details. The magazine format allows them to experience authentic informational text in a way that feels inviting and accessible. We also use the issues to build background knowledge, make predictions, and connect what we read to our own lives—all critical components of strong reading development.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, joyful, and hands-on. Students work in small groups, partner-read, highlight important information, and participate in guided discussions. We pause to look closely at photographs, talk about nonfiction text features, and practice reading aloud with fluency. For many of my students, having their own copy of Scholastic News makes them feel like real readers with real materials—not just worksheets or textbook pages. They love that they can touch, annotate, and revisit the pages whenever they want.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have particularly blossomed since receiving these magazines. One of my reluctant readers now eagerly asks, \"Is it a Scholastic News day?\" because the topics feel interesting and manageable for him. Another student who usually struggles with comprehension lights up when she can point to a picture and explain what she learned—something she feels confident doing with these texts. Several students take their magazines home to share with family members, excited to read the articles again and show what they have learned.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought real-world reading into our classroom and created meaningful moments of confidence, curiosity, and discovery. Thank you for believing in my students and the importance of early literacy. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757348217603,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity/9642877/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chreene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2433604_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597121508102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2433604"},{"teacherId":10068836,"projectId":9472612,"letterContent":"I just want to say how much your donation has meant to our classroom. Our new small group table has become the place where so much learning and connection happen each day. My students feel so special sitting around it with me, and having a designated space has made our instruction smoother, more focused, and so much more enjoyable for them.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the table for so many hands-on activities that the kids get excited about the moment they walk in the room. They've written letters and words in shaving cream (and giggled nonstop while doing it!), built high-frequency words out of playdough, and created alphabet rainbow arcs to practice letter order and sound relationships. These activities used to be hard to manage in our old setup—but now we have the perfect space to make them happen.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a real, daily impact on my students. They're more engaged, more confident, and genuinely look forward to our small-group time. Thank you for investing in their learning and for bringing so much joy and possibility into our classroom. :)","fullyFundedDate":1754356094625,"projectUrl":"project/gather-round-a-table-for-growing-minds/9472612/","projectTitle":"Gather 'Round: A Table for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10068836_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752724387679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068836"},{"teacherId":7417625,"projectId":9272764,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my special education classroom. Your thoughtful gifts of writing paper, bean bags, special pencils, chart paper, and various materials to prepare activities have made a significant impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour contributions not only enhance our classroom but also foster creativity and engagement among our students. The writing paper and special pencils have provided them with the tools they need to express themselves, while the bean bags offer a comfortable space for them to relax and focus on their learning. The chart paper is invaluable for creating visual aids that support their understanding of important concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for your unwavering support. Your kindness and generosity inspire us all and play a crucial role in helping our students reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1755690855420,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-education-enriching/9272764/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Education: Enriching Learning Experiences for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pitman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7417625_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745601203977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7417625"},{"teacherId":1014319,"projectId":9708363,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first grade class, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the special sparkle pencils, Bluetooth headset with speaker, and the color-changing lightbulbs. Your thoughtful contributions have already brought so much excitement, joy, and inspiration to our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe sparkle pencils are used as an incentive for good behavior in the classroom. If the student has good behavior all week, they get to use a sparkle pencil on Fridays for showing their teacher their \"sparkling\" behavior. It is amazing to see how something so simple can make our students feel special. \r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond the items themselves. You have helped create a space where children feel excited to learn, confident to try, and inspired to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1757954507603,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-breathe-grow/9708363/","projectTitle":"Sparkle, Breathe, & Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014319_orig.jpg?crop=1259,1259,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662737002855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anafleming"},{"teacherId":10068836,"projectId":9442601,"letterContent":"Our class has LOVED our new materials! We are especially loving the magnetic tiles right now, and we use them to build and blend CVC words. The shelf has been so amazing as one place for the students to go to grab their centers, and we keep the crayon holder on top. \r\nOne thing that my students have really enjoyed are the National Geographic books. I never expected Kindergarteners to reach for a nonfiction book over a fiction book, but they absolutely love them! They are constantly asking me questions about the pictures they see in the books.\r\nThank you all so much for your part in providing my class with these top tier materials that we will continue to enjoy for years to come. :)","fullyFundedDate":1752100762970,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-structured-and-organized-clas/9442601/","projectTitle":"Building a Structured and Organized Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10068836_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752724387679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068836"},{"teacherId":1014319,"projectId":9571982,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a classroom subscription to Scholastic News for my first-grade students. Your contribution has brought immense excitement and joy every week to our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in my students' learning and curiosity.\r\n\r\nIn first grade, students are developing foundational reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that will shape their future academic success. Scholastic News has become an invaluable resource that not only supports these skills but also inspires a genuine love for learning. Each week, when we receive a new issue, the classroom buzzes with anticipation. The colorful photos, engaging stories, and age-appropriate topics instantly draw my students in.","fullyFundedDate":1755739206822,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-who/9571982/","projectTitle":"Non-fiction Who","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014319_orig.jpg?crop=1259,1259,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662737002855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anafleming"},{"teacherId":2433604,"projectId":8679551,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for our cozy chairs! These chairs have given the students a new love for the reading station. They love going and curling up in the chair with a new book. Several students ask to go to the reading station multiple times a day so that they can sit in the chairs. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the chairs they lit up! They were so excited! The next step is to continue to grow the reading station so that students can increase their reading fluency and love for reading. \r\n\r\nWe look forward to using them more and more each day! 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