{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Detroit Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9892268,"projectId":9944736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Write, Wipe, Learn\" project! Your generosity provided my students with something we use every single day: the tools to practice, make mistakes, try again, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nOur dry-erase materials have become an important part of our daily classroom routine. Students use them to practice phonics and spelling, solve math problems, work through new concepts, and show their thinking during lessons. The write-and-wipe pockets and reusable laminating pouches have also allowed me to turn everyday learning activities into reusable resources that students can practice with again and again.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about dry-erase learning is how low-pressure it feels for young students. A mistake isn't permanent—they simply wipe it away and try again! That small difference encourages students to take risks, participate, and keep working even when something feels challenging.\r\n\r\nThese materials also give me an immediate window into my students' understanding. When everyone holds up a board, I can quickly see who has mastered a concept and who needs a little more support, allowing me to adjust my teaching in the moment.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing materials that have become such an important part of our everyday learning. Your support has helped create a classroom where students can practice freely, learn from their mistakes, and proudly say, \"Look what I did!\"","fullyFundedDate":1775078192344,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-learn-daily-dry-erase-tool/9944736/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, Learn: Daily Dry-Erase Tools for First-Grade Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892268_orig.jpg?crop=1047,1047,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754061818637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892268"},{"teacherId":9892268,"projectId":9899399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing math to life for my students through your generous support of our \"Math in Motion\" project! The hands-on materials you provided have helped transform math from something students simply see on a page into something they can touch, move, explore, and truly understand.\r\n\r\nThe number line slider boards have been especially helpful as students work with addition, subtraction, and number relationships. Instead of simply being told how numbers relate to one another, students can physically move along the number line and see their thinking in action. Our student clocks have given us the same kind of hands-on experience while learning about time, and the play money has allowed students to practice important math skills through real-world scenarios that feel meaningful and fun. The Giant Magnetic Number of the Day Chart has also become a wonderful tool for building number sense together. It gives students an opportunity to look at a number in many different ways, explain their thinking, and learn from the strategies of their classmates.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped make math feel accessible. When a student is struggling with an abstract concept, I can now place a tool directly in their hands and give them another way to understand it. Those moments when something suddenly \"clicks\" are incredibly special to witness.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the opportunity to learn math through exploration, movement, conversation, and play. These materials will continue supporting young mathematicians in our classroom for years to come, and I am so grateful that you helped make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773250695579,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-hands-on-learning-for-fi/9899399/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Hands-On Learning for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892268_orig.jpg?crop=1047,1047,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754061818637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892268"},{"teacherId":6969879,"projectId":8963113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping provide our students with warm winter essentials! Your generous donation of hats, gloves, and socks will make a meaningful difference for our students during the cold winter months. These items may seem simple, but they provide warmth, comfort, and peace of mind for children who may not always have access to these necessities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, our students will be better prepared to stay warm and comfortable while coming to school, playing outside, and enjoying the winter season. We truly appreciate you investing in our students and helping create a caring, supportive school community. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1734505284767,"projectUrl":"project/no-no-winter-worries/8963113/","projectTitle":"No, No Winter Worries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cadwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6969879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755215471539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6969879"},{"teacherId":9892268,"projectId":9898910,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity in funding our \"Cozy Comforts for Cold Michigan Days\" project, my students have felt truly cared for during these long winter months. In Michigan winters, cold weather isn't just uncomfortable — it can be a real barrier to focus and learning. Having extra socks, hats, and gloves available in our classroom has ensured that no child has to sit distracted by cold hands or wet feet.\r\n\r\nThe simple joys of sharing popcorn and hot cocoa together have also created meaningful moments of comfort and connection. These small treats have helped build community, boosted morale during gray winter days, and reminded my students that school is a warm, safe place where they belong.\r\n\r\nYour gift has supported not just their physical comfort, but their emotional well-being — and that makes a lasting difference in their ability to learn and thrive. Thank you for wrapping our classroom in warmth this winter.","fullyFundedDate":1764735101523,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-comforts-for-cold-michigan-days/9898910/","projectTitle":"Cozy Comforts for Cold Michigan Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892268_orig.jpg?crop=1047,1047,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754061818637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892268"},{"teacherId":10271239,"projectId":9791381,"letterContent":"Your gift made it possible for them to have needed snacks thought out the long day! The moment I walked in the classroom with a huge box, I saw smiles immediately! They have been very patient with me as I often share how I have asked for donations in hopes that we would get funded. \r\n\r\nWhat a joy to witness the joy when each student learned that they would receive all the food, snacks for free, that their parents will not have to pay for anything! They loved having a variety of snacks to choose from each day. Many were sharing how they are going to complete assignments and stay focused, as they anticipate a treat!\r\n\r\nThank you from the entire class!","fullyFundedDate":1762287230317,"projectUrl":"project/a-well-done-refreshment/9791381/","projectTitle":"A Well-Done Refreshment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CERISE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271239_orig.jpg?crop=722,723,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758583211231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271239"},{"teacherId":10271239,"projectId":9734785,"letterContent":"I am so elated to share that my students are now fully organized! Your gift made it possible for them to store all their supplies in one place! The moment I walked in the classroom with a huge box, I saw smiles immediately! They have been very patient with me as I often share how I have asked for donations in hopes that we would get funded. \r\n\r\nWhat a joy to witness the joy when each student learned that they would receive all the supplies for free, that their parents will not have to pay for anything! They loved the pencil boxes. Many were sharing how they are going to place stickers on them to personalize them! \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you from the entire class!","fullyFundedDate":1760447423444,"projectUrl":"project/rising-stars/9734785/","projectTitle":"Rising Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CERISE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10271239_orig.jpg?crop=722,723,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758583211231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271239"},{"teacherId":9892268,"projectId":9525094,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first graders will enter the winter season with the essential sanitation and cleaning supplies we rely on every single day. As we head into the months filled with seasonal illnesses, having the proper tools to keep our classroom clean isn't just helpful — it's critical.\r\n\r\nThese supplies allow us to quickly sanitize shared materials, wipe down high-touch areas, and maintain a learning environment that is safe, healthy, and welcoming. They help with little noses, keeping them wiped and dry. The hand sanitizer ensures that every snack time starts with clean hands and happy faces. Your donation directly supports our students' ability to stay in school, stay engaged, and stay well.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my little learners can focus on growing, exploring, and making big messes without worry — and I can focus on keeping our classroom a place where learning thrives. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for us this winter and all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1758231286165,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-messes-help-us-sta/9525094/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Messes: Help Us Stay Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892268_orig.jpg?crop=1047,1047,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754061818637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892268"},{"teacherId":9892268,"projectId":9525041,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where creativity and emotional growth truly come alive. The art supplies you provided through \"From Crayons to Courage: Art Tools for Emotional Growth\" are now part of our daily routines—helping my first graders express themselves, explore feelings, and build confidence through hands-on creativity.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments so far has been connecting portrait painting to our Social Studies unit on \"All About Me\" and family/community. With their new materials, students created self-portraits that showed not just what they look like, but who they are—their favorite colors, symbols of their families, and little drawings representing the people who care for them. As they painted, they shared stories about siblings, grandparents, pets, and neighbors, and we talked about how all of these people form their community. For many of my students, this was the first time they had ever created a portrait of themselves, and the pride on their faces was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThe reaction when they first saw the art supplies was pure joy—eyes wide, hands instantly reaching, and excited chatter filling the room. These tools have given them permission to be creative, expressive, and brave in ways that traditional paper-and-pencil work doesn't always allow.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not only learning academic content—they're learning to see themselves as important members of a community and as artists who have something meaningful to share. 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