{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"C.K. Burns Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5884449,"projectId":10269009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Rainy Day Resource Kit!\" Because of your support, our classroom has successfully transformed indoor recess from a quiet room of glowing Chromebook screens into a vibrant, laughter-filled hub of face-to-face connection.\r\n\r\nThe moment the new tabletop games and puzzles arrived, the energy in our room completely shifted. Instead of retreating to individual desks and digital devices, my 5th graders are now huddled together on the rug, strategizing over board games, negotiating rules, and cheering each other on. Watching them navigate friendly competition, learn to win and lose with grace, and share genuine, unscripted laughs has been remarkable.\r\n\r\nThese games are doing so much more than keeping our students entertained on rainy days. They are actively teaching them the vital communication and social skills they need as they prepare for middle school. You have given my students the gift of true connection, teamwork, and a much-needed break from technology.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom community. Thank you for helping us stay unplugged, connected, and growing together!\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1784208617849,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-day-indoor-recess-resource-kit/10269009/","projectTitle":"Rainy Day \"Indoor Recess\" Resource Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laverriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5884449_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537198227913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laverriere"},{"teacherId":5884449,"projectId":10231384,"letterContent":"Although our classroom is currently quiet while students enjoy the final days of summer vacation, I cannot wait for them to walk through the door next week! Opening these boxes as I prepare the room for the new school year brought a huge smile to my face. The bright magnetic tiles, vibrant LEGO bricks, and sturdy storage bins are officially packed away, organized, and waiting on our shelves, ready to turn our non-screen indoor recess into a buzzing creative hub from day one.\r\n\r\nI can already picture the look on my new students' faces when they see these brand-new materials waiting for them. On our very first rainy afternoon, instead of yearning for screen time, they will be gathered on the rug together. I am eager to watch them break the ice, negotiate over shared pieces, and build their first collaborative projects—whether that's a towering skyscraper or a complex maze. These resources will immediately set a tone of community, teamwork, and hands-on discovery for our entire school year.\r\n\r\nOnce we settle into our daily routines, our next step will be integrating these engineering tools directly into our first science and math units. 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By funding our project, you haven't just bought books; you've given my students the gift of agency.\r\n\r\nWhy This Matters\r\nOwnership: There is a special kind of magic that happens when a student gets to choose their own adventure. Whether it's a graphic novel, a deep-dive into history, or a fantasy epic, they are reading because they want to.\r\n\r\nBuilding Stamina: Having fresh, high-interest titles in our classroom library means students are staying engaged longer and building the reading muscles they need for middle school.\r\n\r\nRepresentation: Your support allowed us to select titles that reflect the diverse lives and interests of every student in our room.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for literacy and for believing in the power of a good book. You've made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1776465965523,"projectUrl":"project/self-selected-book-excitement/9965795/","projectTitle":"Self-Selected Book Excitement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laverriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5884449_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537198227913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laverriere"},{"teacherId":9631962,"projectId":9550670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. My students are thriving with access to these basic materials. Sometimes just a small thing matters to them. Like having access to good erasers for their whiteboards. It saves time and frustration. Like a speedy and quiet pencil sharpener. Makes interruptions less distracting and quicker. My students favorite one of our new materials is our awesome pencil sharpener. And like out floor sweeper that we use every day to make our class spic and span and easier for our custodians to clean. They have given him a name (Drillington) and have dressed him up with paper hats, outfits, and facial features. They take extra good care of him and treat him like a class pet! \r\n\r\n\r\nWhen my materials first came in I gave them a haul and explained that both strangers and my family and friends had donated money to get us these new and exciting materials. I explained that all though they are basic and maybe not the most exciting supplies, they are necessary to make our classroom run smoothly. They ooed and ahhed as I showed each item and explained why it was so important to our classroom. \r\n\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year we will make sure to take extra good care of Drillington, take care or our erasers and scissors, write rigorously with our new pencils, add colorful detail with our new sharpies, and attack our fraction unit head on with our magnetic fraction circles.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your donation to our classroom and hope you continue to donate to other classrooms in need.","fullyFundedDate":1759166413544,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-a-not-so-basic-classr/9550670/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for a Not So Basic Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Granata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9631962_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723858926028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631962"},{"teacherId":5884449,"projectId":9786781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. 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