{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Morningside Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":10316115,"letterContent":"OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you all so much for your kind and generous donation to my classroom. My new students are going to be SO excited for their new classroom supplies!\r\n\r\nI would like to extend a huge thank you for the purchase of my teacher desk, which I will now be able to hold small groups at and intervention sessions due to its L shape. Our new student mailboxes are going to be extremely helpful when passing back important papers and ensure that everything gets where it needs to go. \r\n\r\nThe tissues and disinfecting wipes will be a life saver this year, ensuring table tops, games, and classroom supplies remain clean and germ free. I cannot wait to send along photos once my room as been set up and students have seen these items to show you just how big of an impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1780490281924,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-class-new-school/10316115/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Class, New School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivilino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667167341670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trivilino"},{"teacherId":8638149,"projectId":9939662,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students will soon have the opportunity to read The One and Only Ruby, continuing a journey they began with The One and Only Ivan. This book will spark meaningful discussions about empathy, family, courage, and finding your voice while helping students strengthen their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nAs my students follow Ruby's story, they will make connections between the characters, explore important themes, and discover how resilience and compassion can make a difference. Engaging novels like this inspire a love of reading while encouraging thoughtful conversations and deeper understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and their love of learning. Your kindness gives them access to stories that educate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and can't wait to share this wonderful book together.","fullyFundedDate":1766866203052,"projectUrl":"project/the-one-and-only-ruby/9939662/","projectTitle":"The One and Only Ruby","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784661104544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sumy"},{"teacherId":8638149,"projectId":9973127,"letterContent":"Our classroom copies of The One and Only Family will have a meaningful impact on my students by helping them build a love of reading while strengthening their comprehension, empathy, and critical thinking skills. As they follow the characters' journeys, they will make connections to themes of friendship, family, belonging, and perseverance. Having engaging books in their hands encourages meaningful discussions and helps every student feel excited to read.\r\n\r\nReading high-quality literature together creates opportunities for my students to grow as both readers and compassionate individuals. These books will support small-group instruction, whole-class read-alouds, and independent reading, giving students multiple ways to engage with the story and develop important literacy skills. For many of my students, access to books like these makes all the difference in fostering confidence and a lifelong appreciation for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making this project possible. Your generosity provides them with opportunities they may not otherwise have, and your support reminds them that people beyond our classroom care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and cannot wait to begin reading The One and Only Family together.","fullyFundedDate":1767240487884,"projectUrl":"project/at-last-the-one-and-only-family/9973127/","projectTitle":"At Last, the One and Only Family.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784661104544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sumy"},{"teacherId":8638149,"projectId":9780974,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our STEM project will have a lasting impact on my classroom. These materials will give my students hands-on opportunities to explore, create, problem-solve, and think critically in ways that bring learning to life. By engaging in meaningful STEM activities, they will build confidence, strengthen collaboration skills, and develop a curiosity that extends far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of my students learn best by doing, and these resources will allow them to experiment, ask questions, and discover solutions through creativity and teamwork. The experiences they gain will help prepare them for future academic success while showing them that learning can be exciting, engaging, and full of possibilities.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness and generosity make opportunities like this possible, and I am truly grateful for your support. Because of you, my students will have experiences that inspire them to dream bigger, explore further, and believe in their own potential.","fullyFundedDate":1762266256248,"projectUrl":"project/stem-challenge-fun/9780974/","projectTitle":"STEM Challenge Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784661104544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sumy"},{"teacherId":10070304,"projectId":9445596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Hands-On Language Games and Activities for English Learners.\" Your generosity has given my Kindergarten and First Grade multilingual students so many new ways to practice English while having fun.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to use the new materials. One of their favorite activities has been using the Storytelling Dominoes to create their own stories. They worked with partners to build a story, write it down, draw pictures, and practice using transition words like first, next, then, and last. It was wonderful to watch them use their imaginations while building their speaking and writing skills. The FingerFocus highlighters have also been a big hit during our phonics lessons. Students love using them to track the words as they read decodable books, and they've helped many students stay focused and read with more confidence.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made language learning more hands-on and engaging. Whether we're practicing phonics, learning new vocabulary, or working together to tell stories, my students are excited to participate and take risks with English. Seeing them smile when they read a new word or proudly share a story they've written reminds me why these resources are so valuable. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can learn, grow, and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1755698937200,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-language-games-and-activities-f/9445596/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Language Games and Activities for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751592648225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070304"},{"teacherId":10070304,"projectId":9445562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Hear It, Say It, See It: Language Tools for English Learners.\" Your generosity has made such a difference for my Kindergarten and First Grade multilingual students.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to start using the new materials. They use the headphones every week during Imagine Learning to listen to stories, learn new vocabulary, and practice speaking in English. Having their own headphones with microphones helps them hear clearly, record their voices, and stay focused while they work. The headphones were also a huge help during the WIDA ACCESS test, when students completed the listening and speaking sections. They were able to hear the questions clearly and record their answers with confidence. During our phonics lessons, my students also love using the mirrors and Phoneme Phones. They enjoy watching how their mouths move to make different sounds and listening to themselves as they practice new words. It's amazing to see how much more confident they have become.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments is hearing a student smile and say, \"I did it!\" after reading or saying a new word correctly. These tools have made practicing English feel fun instead of scary, and my students are more willing to take risks and keep trying. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them resources that help them grow every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755698937478,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-say-it-see-it-languagetools-f/9445562/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Say It, See It: LanguageTools for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751592648225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070304"},{"teacherId":10070304,"projectId":9458876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Stickers, Smiles, and Support: Classroom Rewards for Growing Learners!\" Your kindness has made a big difference in my Kindergarten and First Grade multilingual classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen I showed my students the new rewards, they were so excited! They couldn't wait to earn the scratch-and-sniff stickers, scented pencils, squishies, and other fun prizes. We use these rewards to celebrate trying their best, participating in class, using English, being kind, and working hard. The pencil grips have also helped students who need extra support with writing, and the sensory items have helped some students stay calm and focused during our lessons.\r\n\r\nThese rewards have become more than just prizes. They help my students feel proud of themselves and excited to come to class every day. My students are learning English while also learning to read, write, and grow as learners. Your generosity helps make our classroom a fun, welcoming place where every child feels successful. Thank you for believing in my students and celebrating their hard work. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753880937482,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-smiles-and-support-classroom/9458876/","projectTitle":"Stickers, Smiles, and Support: Classroom Rewards for Growing Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751592648225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070304"},{"teacherId":6429927,"projectId":7136833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom. Since our district does not provide a Social Studies curriculum, teachers are often scrambling to piece together lessons. Being able to read Stamped (for Kids) with my students has provided not only an in-depth framework of our nation's history, but also an engaging way for students to learn about it. \r\nThe conversations this book have sparked within my classroom have been deep, rich, and meaningful, and I genuinely believe that my students have walked away with a better understanding of our shared history and how their actions can impact the world we live in today.","fullyFundedDate":1679867985227,"projectUrl":"project/stamped-for-kids/7136833/","projectTitle":"Stamped (for Kids)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniels-Chague","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6429927"},{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":10235729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my classroom! My students were SO excited to see their new classroom rug and other goodies that were generously donated by you!\r\n\r\nOur new rug is big enough to fit our entire class on it during morning meeting; no more cramped spaces or students not having enough space to properly fit onto the rug. Each student has enough space to sit comfortably...and they are SO happy to be able to do so!\r\n\r\nThe new books for our classroom have been a fun addition to our classroom library and will certainly provide fun reading incentives for students to years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in and contributing to our classroom success!","fullyFundedDate":1777989083010,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-rugs-and-fun-reads/10235729/","projectTitle":"Comfy Rugs and Fun Reads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivilino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667167341670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trivilino"},{"teacherId":6838422,"projectId":7441534,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me to create a welcoming environment in my math classroom. I am so grateful for the generous donation of supplies. Your support ensured that every child had the tools they needed to learn, create, and grow with confidence, making our learning environment more engaging. \r\nThe classroom you supported serves/d all the students in our school and therefore the impact was felt by all ages!! My littlest and biggest learners have enjoyed the cushions to sit on and the light covers allowed for the bright lights to be muted a bit. \r\nThe materials received have been able to be used for multiple years now.\r\nThank you for your support.\r\n-Mrs. Clark","fullyFundedDate":1697029544943,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-math-classroom-to-i/7441534/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Math Classroom to Increase Student Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6838422"},{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":9979816,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donation to my classroom. My students were so excited to unbox and see all of the goodies we received for our class!\r\n\r\nOur new headphones are going to be so helpful to students as they are using their chromebooks during math, during tests, and during free time. The decodable books will be an invaluable resource during small groups and intervention for my struggling readers. \r\n\r\nThe book bins, LEGOS sets, and wall clock will provide my classroom with items it needs to run successfully as well fun games and activities to play during indoor recess.","fullyFundedDate":1773856977030,"projectUrl":"project/decodables-legos-and-headphones-oh-my/9979816/","projectTitle":"Decodables, Legos, and Headphones, OH MY!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivilino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6654240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667167341670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trivilino"},{"teacherId":6654240,"projectId":10145164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my classroom and classroom library. Books are such a treasured resource in my classroom and these new picture books and chapter books have filled my student's hearts with so much love and happiness. Many student asked right away if they could take some of the new books to keep at their desks and read during their free time.\r\n\r\nMy class was so excited to get these special boxes filled with new books for our classroom. 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