{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grafton Street School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6077494,"projectId":9650831,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class. Social-emotional learning, otherwise known by its acronym SEL, is important for positive mental health and overall well-being. Giving students access to SEL tools throughout the school day has proven to help young minds develop key competencies like self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, mindfulness, relationship building, resilience, and responsible decision-making.\r\n\r\nResearch also shows that a classroom environment with a strong SEL focus leads to improved academic achievement and contributes to students feeling safe and well-regulated at school.\r\nThis, in turn, allows them to learn without barriers. Your donation will go towards the SEL tools, fidgets, chart paper to draw, and more for my classroom that will support their overall emotional well-being, and will allow them to do their best learning.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760387689426,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-tools-to-support-studen/9650831/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Tools to Support Student Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6077494"},{"teacherId":6077494,"projectId":9373107,"letterContent":"It is statistically proven that students learn better when working in groups or being taught by their peers. Group work is easier when desks are easy to move and place in different areas. The desks and chairs will provide flexible seating options for my 4th-grade students. 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Your kindness has brought so much excitement into our classroom. Because of you, our students now have engaging, meaningful activities that keep their minds active and their spirits high, even when the weather keeps us indoors. Your contribution is more than just a donation—it's an investment in joy, creativity, and connection for our learners.\r\n\r\nThe favorite new game is Don't Break the Ice! It's the first game they grab when weather forces us indoors. Students are collaborating, problem-solving, and building stronger friendships during recess time. Their smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm are the clearest reminder of the impact you've had. We are truly grateful for your willingness to support our classroom and help create a positive, enriching environment for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for making our project possible. Your generosity will be felt throughout the school year and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1759493791570,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-games/9761554/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1503738_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748004517782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1503738"},{"teacherId":10069344,"projectId":9490079,"letterContent":"Our students are so lucky to have people care about them. Being a low income school it is so helpful to receive donations to help for a successful year with learning. Thank YOU so much for donating to our classroom. Having this cd player allows us to sing along to the songs in the stories we read in class. It helps the students to learn their sounds and tricky words. We are so grateful for people like you that care about our students. Having donations like this set us up for a successful learning. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1753999514584,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-songs-and-stories/9490079/","projectTitle":"Listening to Songs and Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10069344"},{"teacherId":8945967,"projectId":7978018,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to appropriately sized soccer balls and equipment that perfectly match their age and ability levels. We've been putting these new resources to great use during our physical education classes—especially in our current soccer unit, where students are learning dribbling, passing, and shooting skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was seeing our students' excitement when they first saw the new soccer balls. Many immediately commented on how much easier it was to control the smaller, lighter balls. Their confidence and enthusiasm grew right away as they realized they could now practice skills effectively and play the game as it's meant to be played.\r\n\r\nRight now, our students are participating in small-sided games and skill challenges that emphasize teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. They're applying what they've learned in a fun and supportive environment where everyone can succeed and stay active.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact—thank you for helping our students build their skills, stay engaged, and discover the joy of soccer!","fullyFundedDate":1701211658465,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-unit-of-their-dreams/7978018/","projectTitle":"Soccer Unit of Their Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Consoles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8945967"},{"teacherId":6077494,"projectId":9543788,"letterContent":"The bookshelf will allow us to display our classroom library in a more organized way.\r\nThe shelving units will allow us to keep our bins of STEM activities, manipulatives, etc., off the floor.\r\n\r\nThe goal of the project is to make classroom materials more organized and accessible for students.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to easily access them by locating books and materials needed for independent reading or differentiated materials that we use daily by adding these bookcases to our classroom. My students love reading and are excited to get their hands on new books and materials to foster their love of reading and learning. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1755722369414,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9543788/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6077494"},{"teacherId":6077494,"projectId":9344313,"letterContent":"It can be difficult for students who cannot come to school with new supplies like their peers.\r\nMany families cannot afford school supplies. These supplies, books, clipboards, pencil sharpeners, paper, and homework folders will help ease the burden on my students' families by helping to provide school supplies for our classroom. I want all my students to start on an equal footing by providing basic school supplies everyone needs in my classroom.\r\n\r\nProviding my students with the necessary school supplies to be successful is a great way to start their fourth-grade experience.\r\n\r\nThese school supplies will support learning in the classroom. Students will have brand-new items to support their creativity. It will mean the world to my students to begin the school year with these excellent school supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1752540375638,"projectUrl":"project/great-start-to-a-great-year/9344313/","projectTitle":"Great Start to a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6077494"},{"teacherId":6077494,"projectId":9375342,"letterContent":"Our printer was out of ink. We use our printer daily. We need to have a printer with colored ink in our classroom. I use the printer to publish print visuals for our multilingual students. Visuals are very important for learning. I also use colored ink to create curricular worksheets for concepts that I am currently teaching in my class. My project will provide ink for in-class printing. My students will be able to take a break from their devices and write on paper again. The ink and paper will allow for on-the-spot differentiation and lesson extensions. This ink will allow lesson flexibility! Printer ink is also needed to create differentiated, engaging, and fun tasks for students to complete.\r\n\r\nHaving ink will allow me to print out any tasks needed, as well as instructional resources. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1748824737245,"projectUrl":"project/needed-supplies/9375342/","projectTitle":"Needed Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6077494"},{"teacherId":9057975,"projectId":9476414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Having new shelves for books and curriculum materials will be so helpful. They will help to keep organized and accessible for my students. Organization is great for a successful learning environment. We also learn so much about different places in the world. Having a globe in the classroom will help my students to understand and recognize the different parts of the world that we are studying. We appreciate your kindness and we can't thank you enough. My students are lucky to have people like you that care about them.","fullyFundedDate":1758152519848,"projectUrl":"project/bookshelves-for-new-books-and-materials/9476414/","projectTitle":"Bookshelves for New Books and Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chetwynd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692480644928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057975"},{"teacherId":9716295,"projectId":9327149,"letterContent":"The donated cleaning supplies and tissues that you help to fund truly make a big difference in my classroom. They help create a healthier learning environment for the students by reducing the spread of germs, keeping them feeling comfortable coming to school, and allowing us to focus more on learning instead of worrying about getting sick or not have what we need when the sick seasons arrive. 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They will be able to work comfortably at all times during the day while also keeping materials close at hand. Due to your generosity my students will be able to face any task they are given and further their education!","fullyFundedDate":1758152517567,"projectUrl":"project/sittin-scholars-60/9386961/","projectTitle":"Sittin' Scholars 6.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gauthier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9213345_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707873023341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-g2023"},{"teacherId":9213345,"projectId":9714174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom in getting new desks. Many of my students are quite tall and they are all constantly growing. Having the ability to change the size of the furniture around them at any time or as needed to best suit their growth is extremely important. 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