{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East End Community School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10082721,"projectId":9890536,"letterContent":"In our classroom, having seating that works for each individual student is incredibly important. These chairs give students a designated space to work, learn, and take part in small groups without having to worry about being uncomfortable or struggling to stay focused.\r\nSomething as simple as having a comfortable place to sit can make a huge difference for our students. Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a more welcoming, comfortable, and supportive place to learn! The green also adds some calm and happiness in the room!","fullyFundedDate":1763561242324,"projectUrl":"project/chairs-that-help-us-focus-learn-and-gr/9890536/","projectTitle":"Chairs That Help Us Focus, Learn, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760194516943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082721"},{"teacherId":140547,"projectId":9993822,"letterContent":"The funded project had a meaningful impact on my students by ensuring they had the basic supplies they needed to learn, create, collaborate, and grow each day. With access to drawing paper, students were able to express their ideas through writing, art, and science exploration. Headphones helped them stay focused and engaged during literacy technology activities, while board games provided valuable opportunities to practice teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThese supplies also helped create a more welcoming and inclusive classroom where every student had access to the materials they needed, regardless of what their family could provide. By keeping our classroom stocked, students were able to spend more time learning independently, working with classmates, and exploring their creativity without worrying about running out of essential materials. 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Your gift didn't just buy books—it laid the blueprint for hands-on problem-solving and creativity in our room. We cannot wait to start designing, building, and reading our way through these fantastic new resources!","fullyFundedDate":1782755084246,"projectUrl":"project/be-a-maker-books-to-inspire-1st-grader/10350101/","projectTitle":"Be a Maker! Books to Inspire 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/254500"},{"teacherId":3697809,"projectId":10221686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our classroom project! Your support has provided us with engaging games for indoor recess and cooperative learning, as well as hands-on math materials, games, and storage solutions.\r\n\r\nThe indoor recess games give my students opportunities to play, build friendships, practice teamwork, and develop important social skills while having fun. The cooperative games encourage students to communicate, problem-solve, and work together toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nThe new materials and games make learning more interactive and exciting. My students can practice important math skills through hands-on activities that help make challenging concepts easier to understand and remember. The storage materials will also help us keep everything organized and easily accessible, allowing students to take greater ownership of our classroom materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created more opportunities for my students to learn, play, collaborate, and grow. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning is engaging, hands-on, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1782909260669,"projectUrl":"project/learning-play-and-growth-every-day/10221686/","projectTitle":"Learning, Play, and Growth Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3697809_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529188062619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-willette"},{"teacherId":3697809,"projectId":10291566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom project! Your generosity provided us with a wonderful variety of stuffed animals that will make a meaningful difference in our second grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThese cuddly friends give my students comforting companions they can turn to when they need a moment to calm down, refocus, or manage big feelings. 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Your support has provided us with engaging games for indoor recess and cooperative learning, as well as hands-on math materials, games, and storage solutions.\r\n\r\nThe indoor recess games give my students opportunities to play, build friendships, practice teamwork, and develop important social skills while having fun. The cooperative games encourage students to communicate, problem-solve, and work together toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nThe new math materials and games make learning more interactive and exciting. My students can practice important math skills through hands-on activities that help make challenging concepts easier to understand and remember. The storage materials will also help us keep everything organized and easily accessible, allowing students to take greater ownership of our classroom materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created more opportunities for my students to learn, play, collaborate, and grow. 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Our unit does not start until second trimester... but when I told my hive members what we were doing this year they were jazzed to be able to blend creativity, STEM, and their learning about animal defense mechanisms together! \r\n\r\nThis new group of hive members is already showing they can do challenging things, and they are highly motivated to show their learning in focused ways! We are thrilled and thankful to be able to use the materials funded by this project later this year!","fullyFundedDate":1773971722419,"projectUrl":"project/defense-by-design-engineering-animal-me/9884511/","projectTitle":"Defense by Design: Engineering Animal Mechanisms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824613_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746205490725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missreedshive"},{"teacherId":7445108,"projectId":9133765,"letterContent":"Thank you guys so much. I really appreciate it. The students love writing and these pencils helped them get to this point. \r\n\r\nThe students started with short pencils to get the hang of holding the pencil correctly, but now they have moved on to more standard pencils. \r\n\r\nNow, the students love to write in their journals every morning.\r\n\r\nThis has also helped them in their drawing as well, and now they are so excited to use their writing tools.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for all your donations. I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week.","fullyFundedDate":1742224830063,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-for-writing-adventures/9133765/","projectTitle":"Pencils for Writing Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahmad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bulina-ahmad"},{"teacherId":9330705,"projectId":10146475,"letterContent":"There are always series of books that fly off the shelf. Some of those series are consistent throughout the years, others come and go. These series are so well-loved that the books are often returned in a rough state. With your donation, I was able to replace many of our beloved books. \r\n\r\nMany of these series were missing several books. For avid readers, it was hard to know we didn't have the missing pieces. We were able to replace complete sets so avid readers could get the full storyline. \r\n\r\nThe excitement circulating with the addition of these books was visible. Certain classes would come in and check out the entire series of books. In the next class, they would immediately come in and tell me that this person wanted that person's book and so on. With a little book switcheroo, the entire series was checked out from the library again. \r\n\r\nIn a library, there is something so special about watching a student read through a complete series of books. The love for reading is alive and well! \r\n\r\nWe thank you for your generosity and look forward to enjoying these books for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1774631680907,"projectUrl":"project/replace-our-beloved-books/10146475/","projectTitle":"Replace Our Beloved Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330705_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712585008403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330705"},{"teacherId":3697809,"projectId":10173689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom project! Your generosity has filled our classroom with engaging resources that support learning, organization, focus, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have sensory fidgets that help them stay focused, regulate their emotions, and remain engaged during lessons. The prize box items have become wonderful motivators, encouraging students to make positive choices, work hard, and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase dots and erasers have transformed everyday surfaces into interactive learning spaces where students can practice math, writing, and problem-solving with confidence. The magnetic sentence strips have brought literacy lessons to life, allowing students to build sentences, practice vocabulary, and strengthen reading and writing skills through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is especially excited about the new Pigeon books! These fun, engaging stories have already sparked laughter, meaningful conversations, and an even greater enthusiasm for reading. They are quickly becoming favorites during read-alouds and independent reading time.\r\n\r\nThe student folders are helping everyone stay organized by keeping assignments and important papers in one place. These simple tools are building responsibility and independence while making our daily routines run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a classroom where students are excited to learn, motivated to do their best, and supported in so many ways. Every resource you provided will be used often and will have a lasting impact on the learning experiences of my second graders.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness has made our classroom a more engaging, organized, and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777043789031,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engaged-and-ready-to-learn/10173689/","projectTitle":"Organized, Engaged, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3697809_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529188062619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-willette"},{"teacherId":3697809,"projectId":10172980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom project! Your generosity has provided my students with valuable tools that support learning, creativity, organization, and a healthy classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have Clorox wipes to help keep our desks, tables, and shared classroom materials clean each day. Maintaining a healthy classroom means students can spend more time learning together in a safe and welcoming environment.\r\n\r\nThe Command hooks have already helped us organize student belongings and classroom materials, reducing clutter and making our learning space more efficient. Even the stapler remover has become a helpful tool, allowing us to easily and safely make corrections to student work and classroom displays without damaging important materials.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially excited to use the colored pencils to add creativity to writing, science, math, and art projects. They take pride in their work, and having quality supplies encourages them to express their ideas with confidence. The individual mini whiteboards have transformed our math and writing lessons by giving every student an opportunity to actively participate, practice new skills, share their thinking, and learn from mistakes in a fun, low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has touched every part of our classroom. You have helped create a space that is organized, engaging, creative, and focused on student success. Every one of these resources will be used often, making a lasting impact on the daily learning experiences of my second graders.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness and support are deeply appreciated, and we are so grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1774718132212,"projectUrl":"project/little-tools-big-impact-in-second-grade/10172980/","projectTitle":"Little Tools, Big Impact in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3697809_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529188062619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-willette"},{"teacherId":3697809,"projectId":10094891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom project! Your generosity has provided our students with resources that support learning, organization, and emotional well-being each and every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have laminating pouches that allow us to create durable learning materials we can use again and again. These reusable resources help make lessons more engaging while ensuring our classroom materials last throughout the school year and beyond.\r\n\r\nThe student folders have become an important organizational tool, helping students keep track of their work, take pride in their responsibilities, and build independence as they manage their own learning. Having a designated place for assignments and important papers helps create routines that set students up for success.\r\n\r\nYour gift also included sensory tools and fidgets that have made a meaningful impact in our classroom. These resources help students regulate their emotions, improve focus, and stay engaged during lessons. 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