{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orchard Gardens K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2781592,"projectId":8499118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add new movement opportunities to our sensory and gross motor space! The Dizzy Disc has been a wonderful addition to our classroom and gave my students another fun and engaging way to move their bodies throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMy students loved having the opportunity to spin, balance, move, and explore. The Dizzy Disc provided a new kind of sensory and movement experience while giving students opportunities to practice body awareness, balance, coordination, and self-regulation. Most importantly, they had so much fun using it!\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of movement options available is incredibly valuable in our classroom. Different students seek out different types of sensory input, and being able to offer choices allows each child to discover the kinds of movement that work best for them. The Dizzy Disc fit perfectly alongside our other gross motor equipment and quickly became a favorite.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for my students. Your generosity helped us create an even richer sensory and gross motor environment where children can move, explore, regulate, and—of course—spin to their hearts' content! We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1723686339364,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-for-the-win/8499118/","projectTitle":"Spinning for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2781592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480880482198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2781592"},{"teacherId":2781592,"projectId":8476131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring a beautiful new rug into our classroom! For young children, the classroom rug is so much more than decoration—it is truly the heart of our learning space.\r\n\r\nMy students spend a huge part of each school day on our rug. It is where we gather for morning meeting, listen to stories, sing songs, learn together, play with classroom materials, and spend time with our friends. Having a new, soft, comfortable rug gave my students a welcoming place to gather and helped make our classroom feel calmer and more inviting.\r\n\r\nThe difference from our old, worn-out rug was immediately noticeable. Instead of a stained, flattened rug that had seen many years of little learners, my students had a clean and comfortable space designed for all of the learning and playing that happens on the floor in a K0/K1 classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom environment where my students can feel comfortable, welcomed, and ready to learn. This rug will be at the center of countless stories, songs, lessons, games, and moments together for years to come. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1723651045290,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-be-snug-as-bug-with-new/8476131/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Be Snug as Bug With New Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2781592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480880482198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2781592"},{"teacherId":2781592,"projectId":10127515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My students had a wonderful end to the school year, and these new materials helped make our final weeks together especially fun, creative, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe students loved having new opportunities to play, build, create, and explore. They used the building materials to experiment and make their own creations, worked together on puzzles and hands-on activities, expressed themselves through art, and had so much fun exploring rhythm and sound with our new musical instruments. It was wonderful to watch them discover new favorites and find different ways to engage with the materials.\r\n\r\nThese resources brought so much creativity, exploration, and joy into our classroom, while also giving my students opportunities to practice important skills through play. I know these materials will continue to be enjoyed by my students for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping to make our classroom a more engaging and exciting place to learn. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1775878077449,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-for-little-learners-buil/10127515/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools for Little Learners: Build, Create, Make Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2781592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480880482198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2781592"},{"teacherId":9643368,"projectId":10144889,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom finished the year stronger than ever. The new sensory tools, movement supports, and hands-on materials made an incredible impact on my students each day.\r\n\r\nWith engaging activities and regulation tools available, students were happier, more engaged in learning, and safer throughout the school day. These materials helped students practice functional play, manage big emotions, and successfully participate in classroom activities alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nWatching my students use these tools to calm their bodies, connect with others, and enjoy learning has been so meaningful. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where my students could truly thrive. Your support made a lasting difference for both my students and me. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1773375628511,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-minds-sensory-tools/10144889/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Minds: Sensory Tools for Our ABA Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643368_orig.jpg?crop=383,383,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726415368513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9643368"},{"teacherId":6707848,"projectId":9912432,"letterContent":"My students have been having so much fun using these colorful chairs! They love stacking them, matching them, and doing just about anything to use them to be close to their besties while they work! They've also been diligently using all of their new materials at our small group work stations, including on our whiteboard table! This has brought in so much more color and life into my classroom, solidifying its homelike feel. Students are having so much fun learning so many skills while they get to experience all of that learning in a beautiful space.","fullyFundedDate":1765388161930,"projectUrl":"project/flex-seating-and-beyond/9912432/","projectTitle":"Flex Seating and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6707848_orig.jpg?crop=1891,1891,x424,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565914232187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6707848"},{"teacherId":6570754,"projectId":9865305,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school's Dry Goods Pantry! It has helped countless families who face food insecurities this school year! We have created pantry bags to send home with our most vulnerable families, and this is only possible with your direct support and contributions. Fed children are focussed children, we know that many students only receive food at school and helping to close that gap is only possible with community. We hope to continue and grow this work within our school and greater community! \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!\r\nZoe Rogers","fullyFundedDate":1763494156245,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-families/9865305/","projectTitle":"Feed the Families","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6570754"},{"teacherId":8397714,"projectId":9610681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying art materials for our Boston Public school! The sketchbooks and materials you provided insure students have building time which fosters creativity and problem solving. We worked with sketchbooks daily to start our lessons and wake up our hand muscles. \r\n\r\nStudents in art were able to plan project ideas before getting their work onto their final paper. They were able to share about emotions, identity, likes, dislikes, and a time they felt confident. \r\n\r\nThank you for insuring our students shave quality art time every art class and allowing us to have the materials we need!","fullyFundedDate":1755871942872,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-art-materials/9610681/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Art Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397714"},{"teacherId":9569989,"projectId":9646905,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement, joy, and so much learning! My students are using the new supplies, sensory items, and games, every day - and they have made a huge difference in how our classroom feels and functions.\r\n\r\nSeeing the joy on my students' faces when they saw all of the new games, puzzles, and sensory toys was so meaningful to me, and this would not have been possible without donors like you! \r\n\r\nWe are using the new materials to support both academic and social-emotional learning. The visual tools and flexible seating are helping my students focus during reading and math lessons, and the sensory items give them ways to regulate their emotions throughout the day. During our social skills lessons, students use the cooperative games you helped provide to practice turn-taking, teamwork, and communication!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has transformed our classroom into a space where every student feels safe, understood, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1756577530334,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-diverse-learners-with-tools-t/9646905/","projectTitle":"Supporting Diverse Learners with Tools to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9569989_orig.png?crop=497,497,x159,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720637435461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennynathan"},{"teacherId":5828953,"projectId":9143506,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity in funding our project. As the years go by, even early elementary classrooms find themselves using technology to their advantage more and more.\r\n\r\nIn class this year, we use many different computer programs to help strengthen students' core skills in both literacy and math. Some programs are used to support whole group instruction, while others are used more independently without guidance.\r\n\r\nImagine walking into a room and hearing the volume of twenty-two different computers at the same time .. chaos! Thanks to these headphones, students (and teachers) can focus on their own activities and get the best out of these programs.","fullyFundedDate":1747177217459,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-learn/9143506/","projectTitle":"Listen and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGrath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5828953_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597613193401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5828953"},{"teacherId":9631375,"projectId":9412549,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project on DonorsChoose, \"Help Our Students Become Great Readers,\" and to share the powerful impact your support has already made.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to materials that they need to successfully engage in rules-based reading lessons. These resources have brought a wave of excitement, engagement, and joy into our learning space. It's incredible to see the way these materials are transforming not just our classroom, but also the way my students approach learning.\r\nJust last week, one of my students who rarely participates lit up when we used the new dry erase boards during a lesson. They were so engaged and even asked to take the lead in helping others! Moments like this remind me that sometimes, a little extra support makes a huge difference.\r\nYour kindness has helped create an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn. On behalf of every student in my classroom—thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1753322384190,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-help-my-students-become-great-re/9412549/","projectTitle":"Help Me Help My Students Become Great Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9631375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723249873650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631375"},{"teacherId":6499086,"projectId":9421101,"letterContent":"Thank you!! With these new books, my students now have reading materials that allow them to practice recently taught phonics concepts. This practice and repetition is necessary for students to gain confidence as they learn to how to read. Many students in our schools struggle with learning how to read. Controlled text is an important step on the way to accessing grade level texts. 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