{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Redford Service Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5490892,"projectId":9947947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Pencils Please!\" project. Because of your generosity, my students now have the basic tools they need to fully participate in learning every day. We use these pencils during writing, phonics, and reading activities, and it has made a big difference—students are able to stay focused and complete their work without interruptions.\r\n One special moment was during a writing lesson when every student was ready at the same time, eager to begin, which doesn't always happen without enough supplies.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new pencils, they were excited and grateful. Something as simple as having their own pencil gave them a sense of pride and responsibility. It may seem small, but it boosted their confidence and helped create a more positive and productive classroom environment.\r\n As we move forward, we will continue building strong writing and reading skills, using these materials daily to support our lessons. Your support has truly helped remove a barrier to learning, allowing my students to focus on growing academically. Thank you again for making a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766633482463,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-please/9947947/","projectTitle":"Pencils Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5490892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530395035830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5490892"},{"teacherId":8885854,"projectId":9574113,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for funding my project. The students are very grateful and thankful for finally having floor cushions! It is exciting seeing them reading again. They were equally thankful for the Kleenex tissues. Now, students have cushions and Kleenex throughout the classroom. \r\nThe students were challenged to create a reading corner, and they definitely created a space that was inviting and warm. Now they can take time out for relaxing, reading, or playing games. A space to call their own. \r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758636800169,"projectUrl":"project/readers-corner/9574113/","projectTitle":"Readers Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8885854"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9389312,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of the Building Strong Readers, One Center at a Time project, our classroom literacy centers are now filled with engaging materials that inspire young readers every day. Your donation has helped boost students' confidence, improve their reading skills, and foster a love of books. Each child now has more opportunities to practice phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension in a fun, hands-on way. Your kindness is truly making a lasting difference in shaping strong, confident readers for the future. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1750888703704,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-center-at-a/9389312/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Center at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9458222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are kicking off learning with excitement and energy! The soccer equipment you funded has transformed our recess and movement breaks into engaging opportunities for skill-building, teamwork, and joy.\r\n\r\nMany of my kindergartners come to school with high energy and big feelings. Having structured, fun ways to move—like playing soccer—not only helps them burn off energy but also builds coordination, cooperation, and confidence. We've used the balls and cones during brain breaks and P.E.-style learning games that reinforce classroom skills like counting, color recognition, and following directions.\r\n\r\nStudents who were once hesitant to participate in group activities are now stepping up with pride and enthusiasm. I've seen smiles grow wider, friendships bloom, and even classroom focus improve after soccer time. Your donation didn't just provide sports equipment—you helped create a more inclusive, joyful learning environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us kickstart a love of learning and movement that will last all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1752839858744,"projectUrl":"project/kickstart-learning-with-soccer/9458222/","projectTitle":"Kickstart Learning With Soccer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9378735,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our \"Read, Write, Shine: Boosting Literacy One Center at a Time\" project, our classroom has experienced a noticeable boost in early literacy engagement and achievement! The new materials you helped fund transformed our literacy centers into exciting, interactive spaces where students are motivated to read, write, and explore language every day.\r\n\r\nWith hands-on resources and differentiated tools, students at all levels found ways to participate meaningfully. Struggling readers gained confidence through supportive activities, while more advanced students stretched their skills with new challenges. The centers encouraged collaboration, independent learning, and joyful discovery.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching students choose to go to the literacy center during free time—proof that the tools you provided are not only educational but truly enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for making a lasting difference in the lives of young learners. 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Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have engaging, hands-on tools that make learning letters, sounds, and words exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles you helped provide are being used daily to build fine motor skills, reinforce early literacy concepts, and promote cooperative learning. My students are truly thriving as they put the pieces together—both on the table and in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. 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The science books you helped fund are now a vibrant part of our daily learning, and they've made a real difference in how my students see the world—and themselves—as young scientists.\r\n\r\n🧠\r\nListening and comprehension: During read-alouds, students are making connections, asking thoughtful questions, and building their ability to retell and explain what they've learned","fullyFundedDate":1746544672933,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-science-one-page-at-a-time/9236694/","projectTitle":"Exploring Science One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5490892,"projectId":9238389,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first graders were able to take a special reading journey through the world of Ezra Jack Keats. With books like Apt. 3 and Hi, Cat!, we explored big ideas like friendship, curiosity, and understanding others. The beautiful illustrations and relatable characters really pulled my students in. We used these stories to build important reading skills like making predictions, describing characters and settings, and using details from the text to support our ideas.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and fun. We sit together for read-alouds, share our thoughts, and even act out scenes from the stories. After reading Hi, Cat!, one student suggested we have our own \"Animal Parade,\" which turned into a writing and drawing activity. Apt. 3 sparked great conversations—especially among students who live in apartments themselves. One boy, who usually has a hard time staying focused, was so interested in the story that he asked to read it again on his own.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped make reading exciting and meaningful for my students. 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