{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frederick Harris Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8611102,"projectId":9370197,"letterContent":"On behalf of our first-grade students, teachers, and families, thank you for your generous donation to support school supplies for children in our urban school district. Your kindness ensured that every child had access to the essential materials they needed to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and excited to learn. From notebooks and pencils to crayons, folders, and classroom resources, your support made a meaningful difference in the daily educational experience of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, these supplies lasted throughout the entire school year, allowing students to focus on learning without the worry of running out of basic materials. In many cases, your donation eased a financial burden for families while helping teachers maintain well-equipped classrooms where children could thrive academically and creatively. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our students and for investing in their success and future.","fullyFundedDate":1753141040214,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-start-to-first-grade/9370197/","projectTitle":"Fabulous Start to First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McManus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8611102"},{"teacherId":9315074,"projectId":10234287,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your unwavering support. My students have worked very hard this year and are graduating 5th grade. They are nervous, but excited to move on to this next chapter in their lives.\r\nWith your donations, students were able to get a small gift bag that shows how much their teachers appreciate them and how much effort they have put into their work this year. They are kind, respectful, and worked hard to get to where they are today.\r\nWhen they saw their gift bags, they were overjoyed and so thankful that they have people that supported and loved them through this journey. The bag and its contents will forever be a reminder of how much they have accomplished at Frederick Elementary and how their teachers will forever remember how amazing they are. \r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1778105400547,"projectUrl":"project/growing-graduates/10234287/","projectTitle":"Growing Graduates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Houle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9315074_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y493&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696337927620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315074"},{"teacherId":9063060,"projectId":10048440,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Find Yourself in a Book!\" Your generosity has transformed our library into a more organized, welcoming, and accessible space for all students.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary school librarian in a Title I school, one of my goals is to help every student find books that spark their interest and help them feel seen. Thanks to your support, we were able to create clearly labeled bins and signage that make it easier for students to navigate the library independently and discover books that reflect their identities, interests, and experiences.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been remarkable. Students are spending less time searching for books and more time reading them. The organized sections help even our youngest learners confidently locate topics they enjoy, whether they are looking for books about animals, sports, friendship, diverse cultures, or favorite authors. Students are excited to browse the shelves, and many have shared that they have found books they may never have discovered before.\r\n\r\nThe improved organization has also increased student independence. Rather than relying on an adult to help them find a book, students can use the labels and signage to explore the library on their own. This has built confidence, encouraged curiosity, and empowered students to take ownership of their reading choices.\r\n\r\nBecause of The DonorsChoose Community, our library is now a more inclusive and inviting space where students can more easily find books that serve as both mirrors of their own experiences and windows into the lives of others. Your support has helped create an environment where every child feels welcome, valued, and inspired to read.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our library a place where every student can truly find themselves in a book.","fullyFundedDate":1778029038479,"projectUrl":"project/find-yourself-in-a-book/10048440/","projectTitle":"Find Yourself in a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Card","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063060_orig.jpg?crop=464,464,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737656818687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063060"},{"teacherId":9063060,"projectId":10087357,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, *Growing Readers with Fresh New Books*. Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on the students in our school library.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary school librarian in a Title I school, one of my goals is to help every child discover the joy of reading. Thanks to your support, we were able to add new, engaging books to our library collection that students are excited to read. The moment these books arrived, students eagerly gathered around to see the new titles and began creating waiting lists for their favorites.\r\n\r\nMany of our students rely on the school library as their primary source of books. Having access to fresh, high-interest titles allows them to see themselves reflected in stories, explore new perspectives, and develop a lifelong love of reading. The new books have helped students find texts that match their interests and reading levels, making reading a more enjoyable and successful experience.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been visible every day. Students are checking out books more frequently, recommending titles to their friends, and asking thoughtful questions about the stories they read. Even some of our most reluctant readers have become excited to visit the library and search for their next book.\r\n\r\nBeyond supporting literacy skills, these books have helped create a welcoming and vibrant library environment where students feel inspired to learn, imagine, and grow. Your donation has provided more than books—it has provided opportunities, excitement, and confidence for young readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us cultivate a community of enthusiastic readers. Your support is making a difference, one book at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1773868820145,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-with-fresh-new-books/10087357/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers with Fresh New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Card","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063060_orig.jpg?crop=464,464,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737656818687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063060"},{"teacherId":9063060,"projectId":10097557,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"History Comes Alive Through Stories\". Because of your generosity, my students have had the opportunity to experience history in a way that is engaging, meaningful, and memorable.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary school librarian in a Title I school, I am always looking for ways to make learning accessible and exciting for all students. The books we received through this project, including titles from the \"I Survived\" series, have transformed the way students interact with historical events. Rather than simply reading facts from a textbook, students are able to step into the shoes of young people who lived through important moments in history.\r\n\r\nThese books have sparked curiosity and encouraged students to ask thoughtful questions about the past. Students who were previously reluctant readers eagerly sought out the next book in the series, while others explored additional resources to learn more about the historical events they encountered in the stories. The books have become some of the most requested titles in our library.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving reading engagement, these stories have helped students build empathy and deepen their understanding of history. Through discussions, projects, and independent reading, students have made meaningful connections between historical events and the experiences of people who lived through them.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only put books into the hands of students—it has inspired a love of reading and learning that will continue long after these books have been checked out and returned. Thank you for investing in our students and helping history come alive through stories.","fullyFundedDate":1771342506271,"projectUrl":"project/history-comes-alive-through-stories/10097557/","projectTitle":"History Comes Alive Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Card","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063060_orig.jpg?crop=464,464,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737656818687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063060"},{"teacherId":4797236,"projectId":10233268,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you for your kindness and support for kindergarten through second grade students. It felt like Christmas morning in our classrooms as students opened the boxes and found books that were purchased just for them. Your generosity allowed students to experience the magic of reading. The students begged the teachers to read all of the new books. We love learning about the different adventures and experiences of characters. Thank you for allowing our school community to experience so much joy!","fullyFundedDate":1778031654588,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-everywhere/10233268/","projectTitle":"Readers are Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4797236"},{"teacherId":4797236,"projectId":10233233,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you for your kindness and support for kindergarten through second grade students. It felt like Christmas morning in our classrooms as students opened the boxes and found books that were purchased just for them. Your generosity allowed students to experience the magic of reading. The students begged the teachers to read all of the new books. We love learning about the different adventures and experiences of characters. Thank you for allowing our school community to experience so much joy!","fullyFundedDate":1778025523554,"projectUrl":"project/readers-gonna-read/10233233/","projectTitle":"Readers Gonna Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4797236"},{"teacherId":4797236,"projectId":10186571,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you for your kindness and support for kindergarten through second grade students. It felt like Christmas morning in our classrooms as students opened the boxes and found books that were purchased just for them. Your generosity allowed students to experience the magic of reading. The students begged the teachers to read all of the new books. We love learning about the different adventures and experiences of characters. Thank you for allowing our school community to experience so much joy!","fullyFundedDate":1778031090791,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10186571/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4797236"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":9871184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom prize box project! Because of your kindness, our students now have exciting rewards like Play-Doh, stickers, and scratch-and-sniff stickers to celebrate their positive behavior and hard work throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThese simple prizes bring so much joy and motivation to our students. They are always excited to earn rewards for showing kindness, responsibility, respect, and positive classroom behavior. The prize boxes help create a fun and encouraging school environment where students feel recognized and proud of their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us continue building a positive school culture where every child feels valued, motivated, and celebrated. Seeing our students light up when they earn a reward is truly priceless, and it would not be possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us make school a positive and exciting place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1771789368100,"projectUrl":"project/prize-box-for-positive-behavior/9871184/","projectTitle":"Prize Box for Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shermer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2719906_orig.png?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646751493750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sroka"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":10083106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our schoolwide STEM PBIS event! Because of your generosity, our elementary students had the opportunity to engage in a fun, hands-on learning experience using simple materials like aluminum foil and pinto beans to explore creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to design and test their own aluminum foil boats, working together to see which creations could hold the most pinto beans. The activity encouraged perseverance, collaboration, and critical thinking while also reinforcing our school's PBIS expectations in a positive and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThis event brought our entire school community together to celebrate positive behavior through active learning. Our students left feeling proud of their efforts, excited about STEM, and connected to one another through shared success and discovery.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable learning experience for our students. Thank you for investing in their curiosity, creativity, and future!","fullyFundedDate":1771342503568,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-a-schoolwide-pbis-even/10083106/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for a Schoolwide PBIS Event","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shermer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2719906_orig.png?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646751493750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sroka"},{"teacherId":9885808,"projectId":9986760,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to use the new multicultural books and CVC word literacy games in our classroom! Every day, the children look forward to reading stories that help them learn about different cultures, traditions, and families from around the world. One special moment was during circle time when students made connections between the books and their own families. They proudly shared stories about their homes, foods, and celebrations, which helped build confidence, kindness, and respect for one another.\r\n\r\nThe CVC word games have also made literacy learning fun and engaging. Students are using the games during small group instruction and literacy centers to practice sounding out words, building vocabulary, and strengthening their reading skills. When the children first saw the materials, they were full of excitement and could not wait to explore everything. Many students immediately started matching letters, reading simple words, and asking to play the games again and again.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping create a joyful and inclusive learning environment where students are excited to learn every day. Our next steps are to continue building early reading and writing skills by using the literacy games in partner activities, independent centers, and phonics lessons. We will also continue exploring multicultural stories through art, discussions, and writing projects so students can celebrate both their own identities and the diverse world around them. Thank you for making these meaningful learning experiences possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778025526185,"projectUrl":"project/learning-game-center/9986760/","projectTitle":"Learning Game Center!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9885808_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735848481923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mart315"},{"teacherId":9885808,"projectId":10163917,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new cleaning supplies every day to help keep our classroom clean, safe, and healthy. We created a classroom routine where students help wipe down tables, organize materials, and practice healthy habits like washing hands and using tissues properly. One special moment was when the students proudly helped clean our learning centers after activities and talked about why keeping germs away is important. Keeping the classroom clean and disinfected during this time is very important because when children get sick, they miss school days, which can affect their learning, attendance, and classroom participation.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They enjoyed helping organize the supplies and felt proud to be part of keeping our classroom safe. Many students shared that they liked having a \"fresh and clean\" classroom and understood that the supplies help everyone stay healthy. It also gave us the opportunity to talk about responsibility, teamwork, and caring for one another.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our classroom are continuing to build healthy habits while staying focused on learning and growth. We are currently working on hands-on projects, small group activities, and collaborative learning experiences that require students to share materials and work closely together. 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