{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle","outOfStateSupporters":46.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3704797,"projectId":9936881,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom. In a kindergarten room, we are constantly moving and learning, which can often lead to a very high volume! These headphones have become an essential tool for our daily \"Success Centers.\"\r\n\r\nBefore your gift, it was difficult for my students to hear the digital phonics and reading programs over the natural hum of the classroom. Now, each child can truly \"tune into learning.\" The headphones allow them to hear the subtle letter sounds and blends clearly, which is critical at this foundational age for literacy.\r\n\r\nWhat is most exciting to the students is the sense of independence these headphones provide. They feel like \"big kids\" with their own professional gear, and I have seen a remarkable increase in their stamina during independent work time. One student in particular, who often struggled with sensory distractions, has shown incredible growth; the headphones provide a quiet \"bubble\" that helps them focus entirely on their math games and reading stories.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the quiet and focus my students need to master their ABCs and 123s. You have made a tangible difference in our daily school life!","fullyFundedDate":1766111576145,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-learning/9936881/","projectTitle":"Tune into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3704797_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469751353006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/starvingstudents"},{"teacherId":3719365,"projectId":9444766,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our literacy project. Your gift is helping us bring reading to life for our students in meaningful and fun ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our teachers and students have gained access to engaging, high-quality literacy games that turn language acquisition and reading development into an exciting and engaging experience. For many of our children—especially those learning English as a second language—these interactive tools help build confidence and encourage perseverance through nuances of learning how to read and write, making literacy feel approachable, fun, and achievable.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed students to collaborate, laugh, and learn together as they strengthen foundational skills in reading, phonics, vocabulary, and writing. These moments of game-based learning are doing more than building academic skills—they are nurturing curiosity, confidence, and sparking a love of reading.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our teachers and students and your commitment to their success. Because of you, every child has a greater opportunity to become a joyful, confident reader.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nStephanie Drerup & Lauren Andrews","fullyFundedDate":1758843154471,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-learning-labs-cultivating-conf/9444766/","projectTitle":"Literacy Learning Labs: Cultivating Confident Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drerup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3719365_orig.jpg?crop=1182,1182,x0,y260&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751557019504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3719365"},{"teacherId":3704797,"projectId":9374927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generous contribution will help bring new math small group activities and a literacy center management chart to our Kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nMath small group activities are so important because they give students a supportive environment to learn, practice, and receive feedback. Working in small groups helps students build confidence and stay engaged as they talk about math, learn from one another, and take risks in their thinking. These materials will allow me to differentiate instruction so that every child can grow at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe literacy center management chart will be a wonderful tool for organizing our independent reading and writing centers. It will help students know exactly where they should be, allowing for smoother transitions and more meaningful learning time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness will make a real difference in our daily learning. My students and I are so grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of hands on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750382967037,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-mathers/9374927/","projectTitle":"Kinder Math(ers)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3704797_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469751353006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/starvingstudents"},{"teacherId":9380262,"projectId":9520277,"letterContent":"In addition to supplies provided by my other donors shoes project the supplies provided in this project were able to help me create an inclusive classroom for all. It has also allowed me to supply materials necessary for in class and at home projects that students engage with in their learning within my classroom setting. Funny story I have students from last year that come in my room from time to time and say \"your room is so nice now you've never had all the supplies when we were in fourth grade.\" Thanks to you. These comments are possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754339857998,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9520277/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nettleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9380262"},{"teacherId":9928396,"projectId":9123944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support toward my classroom project. Your contribution has brought great improvement to our learning environment, especially in our 6th Grade Math lessons. With the printer, we are now able to create colorful manipulatives, visual aids, and charts that help students clearly understand concepts such as fractions, ratios, decimals, and geometry. These printed resources are posted around the classroom, serving as helpful reminders and references as students work through challenging Math tasks.\r\n\r\nThe tablet has also been a valuable addition to our instruction. It allows us to incorporate interactive activities, math apps, and digital review games that greatly enhance student engagement and collaboration. The students are always excited when they get to use it, and it makes learning more meaningful and accessible for different learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for how it continues to support our daily learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746785593570,"projectUrl":"project/ms-albas-6th-grade-math-project/9123944/","projectTitle":"Ms. Alba's 6th Grade Math Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928396_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753238240251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928396"},{"teacherId":9380262,"projectId":9506110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom because of these new classroom supplies. My students have been able to engage in numerous project-based learning activities. One of the big ones we just completed was the creation of Native American traditional homes for a whole school display. Thanks to the supplies for this project. 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