{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frederick Harris Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8675250,"projectId":7309529,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring these artist books into our classroom. Your generosity has given our students the opportunity to discover that books can open the door to creativity, curiosity, and self-expression. Through these texts, students learned about the lives, backgrounds, and artistic styles of a variety of artists while practicing important reading skills such as finding information, learning new vocabulary, identifying key details, making connections, and sharing what they learned. The books became a source of inspiration as students studied different artistic techniques and then created their own artwork inspired by an artist's style while adding their own ideas and personal touches. Students learned that studying another artist's techniques is not about simply copying—it is about learning new tools that can help them develop their own unique voice as artists.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is much more than sitting quietly with a book. Students read, talk, wonder, research, create, and make connections across subjects. This came to life through our culminating art show, Art in Motion. Students researched their chosen artists in the library with support from our school librarian and used what they learned from their books to guide their artwork. They then collaborated across content areas to bring their creations to life. In computer class, students used robotics skills to make their artwork move or light up, and some students created music in music class to accompany their pieces. Watching students proudly explain their artists, their artwork, and the technology they used reminded us that reading can be the beginning of something much bigger. Even our local news channel came in that day to show our community the great work our students are doing in our school. \r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project was seeing students who sometimes struggle with traditional reading become genuinely excited to read because they had a meaningful reason to do so. They wanted to learn more about their artists. They wanted to find the details that would help them create. They wanted to share what they discovered with their classmates. Most importantly, they began to see themselves as readers, researchers, creators, and artists. When students saw their finished artwork move, light up, and come together as part of Art in Motion, their pride was unmistakable. Your support helped make that experience possible. You didn't just provide books—you provided our students with opportunities to explore, create, collaborate, and discover that their ideas have value. Thank you for helping our students turn the pages of a book into something truly their own.","fullyFundedDate":1687009735924,"projectUrl":"project/create-inspire-dream-diverse-books/7309529/","projectTitle":"Create! Inspire! & Dream! Diverse Books for Elementary Artist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8675250_orig.jpg?crop=2375,2375,x0,y356&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683832244926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8675250"},{"teacherId":4797236,"projectId":10332654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extremely generous donation! The teachers, students and I were so excited to get these books to add to our classroom library. These are books we have been looking forward to add to our classroom. Your generosity means so much. You are helping us achieve our goal of providing all students with quality literature.\r\n\r\nThe students could not wait to wait to open these books and see. Seeing their excitement is something we will never forget. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1784850819786,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-easy-as-abc/10332654/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Easy as ABC!","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":10341533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your kindness is ensuring we have the books we need for a successful back to school. Your support is exposing students to a variety of quality read alouds. Students and teachers were so excited to receive the new books. We cannot wait to read them and add them to our classroom libraries. Your support and kindness is making our students develop a love of reading and learning. We cannot thank you enough! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1784245929097,"projectUrl":"project/reading-makes-me-feel-good/10341533/","projectTitle":"Reading Makes Me Feel Good","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":10341541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your kindness is ensuring we have the books we need for a successful back to school. Your support is exposing students to a variety of quality read alouds. Students and teachers were so excited to receive the new books. We cannot wait to read them and add them to our classroom libraries. Your support and kindness is making our students develop a love of reading and learning. We cannot thank you enough! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1784245928516,"projectUrl":"project/readers-gonna-read/10341541/","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":7337957,"projectId":10259122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! Your generosity helped make our students' summer extra special. Our students were so excited to receive their pails, sunglasses, and bubbles. These items provided opportunities for outdoor play, creativity, and fun with their families. Your kindness showed our students that they are supported and cared for by their community. We truly appreciate your support and the joy you helped bring to our classroom! Thank you again for donating to our project!!","fullyFundedDate":1780509998832,"projectUrl":"project/sun-sand-school-success/10259122/","projectTitle":"Sun, Sand & School Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santaniello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7337957_orig.jpg?crop=2871,2871,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604086934644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-santaniello"},{"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. 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