{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elva Lynch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":10201847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with brand new headphones. After a few years, we were in desperate need of replacement headphones. These headphones came at the perfect time. This year students are taking a new reading test where they have to use a microphone to read/say sounds. These headphones have microphones that they can use. \r\n\r\nThese new headphones are extremely comfortable according to my students. They actually prefer to use these ones instead of their own. These materials will be able to be utilized by students for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777301798029,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear-you/10201847/","projectTitle":"I Can't Hear You","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":10136292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this project to life. My students have LOVED having special drinks to help celebrate their successes. At the end of last year, every student received a special drink to celebrate their NWEA great scores.\r\n\r\nThis project had enough materials that we can continue the drink station this year. My students are being rewarded for good behavior and other things like IXL leaderboard. They were so excited when they learned about the drinks. This is such a simple way to help motivate students and provide them rewards.","fullyFundedDate":1778031282583,"projectUrl":"project/sip-sip-hooray/10136292/","projectTitle":"Sip Sip Hooray!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":9223640,"projectId":10306678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom economy! Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where students have meaningful opportunities to practice responsibility, teamwork, independence, and decision-making. Through our classroom economy, students will earn Dojo Dollars for contributing to our classroom community, demonstrating growth mindset, working well with others, and taking responsibility for their classroom jobs. They will also learn to make choices about how they use their earnings by saving for larger rewards or spending them in our class store.\r\n\r\nYour support is making it possible for our students to experience these lessons in a fun and engaging, hands-on way. The prizes and organizational materials will help make our classroom store inviting and manageable while giving students a tangible reason to work toward their goals. More importantly, this project will help students see that their daily choices and contributions matter. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build a classroom community where every child can learn to be responsible, helpful, and confident!","fullyFundedDate":1786366955682,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-economy-to-build-responsibil/10306678/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Economy to Build Responsibility, Math Skills, and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223640_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692999070653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223640"},{"teacherId":9223640,"projectId":10276827,"letterContent":"My students are loving the new board games! These games have given my students fun, engaging options to enjoy during indoor recess and class free time while also encouraging them to practice important skills like communication, problem-solving, cooperation, and good sportsmanship. Having a variety of games to choose from has created opportunities for students to connect with one another, try something new, and enjoy screen-free time together.\r\n\r\nThe new storage containers have also made a huge difference in keeping our games organized and accessible. Students are learning to take responsibility for classroom materials by choosing a game, caring for the pieces, and returning everything neatly when they are finished. These simple routines help build independence and responsibility while keeping our classroom organized. Thank you for helping bring more fun, connection, and meaningful play into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778227214327,"projectUrl":"project/brain-games-and-big-smiles/10276827/","projectTitle":"Brain Games and Big Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223640_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692999070653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223640"},{"teacherId":9223640,"projectId":9988403,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom! Thanks to your support, we were able to restock essential classroom supplies that our students use every day. From pencils and paper to other materials that help us stay organized and ready to learn, these supplies may seem small, but they make a big impact. Having the materials we need readily available means students can spend less time worrying about what they need and more time learning, creating, and participating in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support reminded my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Your donation helps create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to participate fully and feel prepared each day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make learning a little easier, more engaging, and more joyful for my students. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778064393615,"projectUrl":"project/refill-refresh/9988403/","projectTitle":"Refill & Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223640_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692999070653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223640"},{"teacherId":9223640,"projectId":10097559,"letterContent":"Impact Letter: Classroom Snacks\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make sure my students have access to extra snacks throughout the school day. Your support provides much more than a quick bite to eat—it gives students an added sense of comfort, security, and readiness to learn.\r\n\r\nHaving a supply of snacks available in our classroom means that students who are hungry can quietly take a snack when they need one, without having to worry about whether they have food available at home or whether they will be able to wait until their next meal. For some students, this extra food provides a small but meaningful layer of food security during the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students are hungry, it can be difficult to concentrate, participate, and fully engage in learning. A simple snack can help a student feel more comfortable and focused so they can return their attention to reading, math, writing, and learning alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful that these snacks allow me to meet students' needs in a discreet and supportive way. No student has to feel singled out or embarrassed for needing something to eat. Instead, our classroom becomes a place where students know that their basic needs matter and that there is an adult who cares about their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom where students can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing not only in our classroom, but in the children who walk through our door each day.","fullyFundedDate":1778182851497,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus/10097559/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223640_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692999070653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223640"},{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":9803852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide my students snacks for brain fuel. Many of my families are unable to provide snacks for their students. These snacks are a game changer. \r\n\r\nBecause of these donations, I was able to fill our classroom snack bin multiple times. Students are more than welcome to get a snack out of our bin if they either don't have or forgot their snack. \r\n\r\nGoing hungry during the school day would make it harder for students to focus. We are so grateful for the snacks to help them fuel their brains.","fullyFundedDate":1768937079338,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel/9803852/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":9820612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this project to life. Because of generous donators like you, I have been able to provide my students with personalized blankets as part of their Christmas presents for the past 4 years. It is something they look forward to every year. \r\n\r\nOne other tradition that we have is for the students to bring the blankets back for when we watch The Polar Express. They love having their own blanket to wrap up in to watch the movie. \r\n\r\nIt warmed my heart when we did a read a thon in March when so many kids brought these blankets back to read on. My students were very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762020965331,"projectUrl":"project/blizzard-blankets/9820612/","projectTitle":"Blizzard Blankets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":9470611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this project to life. My students have really enjoyed these materials from this project. They are items that we needed to help be successful throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nTwo items that have really helped us survive the school year are the tissues and paper towel. The paper towel that the school supplies aren't very absorbent. These paper towels help clean up any mess that we have. \r\n\r\nOther materials such as pencils, mr. Sketch, and pencil caps help us daily as well. These supplies are coming in handy. Especially now that we are nearing the end of the school year and the students are out of their own supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1755736851165,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9470611/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":8352493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this project to life. My students have really enjoyed these materials from this project. The laminating pouches have helped make items last longer such as locker tags, name tags, and learning posters. We really needed the new pencil sharpeners as well. It is extremely helpful to have two of them so multiple students can sharpen their pencils at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe astrobright paper has been extremely useful. We use them to make multiple things that we send home. I use them for all of our reading logs, monthly notes, and special events. It helps those important papers stand out.","fullyFundedDate":1716591689846,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-supplies/8352493/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":4965886,"projectId":9246754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new books into our classroom. My students were so excited when the new books arrived. They were very eager to start reading them. We read the One and Only Ivan as a class and they kids were so excited to start reading The One and Only Ruby. They were also excited about adding more graphic novels to our classroom library. One of their favorite series is I Survived and were were able to get one of their new graphic novels. My girls were also very excited to get more Babysitters club graphic novels.","fullyFundedDate":1746019970394,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9246754/","projectTitle":"Read All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4965886_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510524679226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlyn-crane"},{"teacherId":9223640,"projectId":9870185,"letterContent":"My students have wasted no time putting the new storage drawers to work. Each drawer is now a dedicated home for their supplies—from vibrant markers and crayons to essential glue sticks and dry erase markers. During transition times, my students now move with purpose; they know exactly where to find a highlighter for a reading assignment or an eraser for a math correction. Instead of rummaging through cluttered communal bins, they simply slide out a drawer, grab what they need, and get straight to work. This newfound independence has turned our supply station into one of the most efficient hubs in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy next steps involve adding visual labels with both text and icons to the front of each drawer, ensuring that all of my students can contribute to maintaining the system. By giving them ownership over the organization, I'm not just keeping my classroom clean; I'm teaching them valuable life skills in responsibility and stewardship.\r\n\r\nThe impact of an organized classroom on student focus cannot be overstated. When the physical environment is cluttered, it creates a visual noise that can be incredibly distracting, especially for my students who struggle with executive functioning. By streamlining our storage, we have reclaimed precious instructional minutes that used to be lost to searching for supplies. 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