{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Union City Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8263794,"projectId":9510622,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation to DonorsChoose, our school's therapy dog, Tracker, continues to make a positive impact every day. The donations we received have helped provide Tracker with high-quality food and essential care items. Because of this support, I am able to focus on what truly matters — finding creative and meaningful ways to integrate Tracker into our school community.\r\n\r\nInstead of worrying about the ongoing cost of his care, I am able to use my time and energy to plan activities that help students build confidence, reduce anxiety, and create stronger connections in the classroom. Tracker's presence has even helped improve student attendance, as many students are more eager to come to school knowing they will see him. Additionally, students who struggle to calm down or regulate their emotions are able to utilize Tracker's calming presence to regain focus and feel safe.\r\n\r\nDonorsChoose has truly made it possible for Tracker to continue spreading comfort, calm, and joy throughout our school.\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758034515460,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-sustaining-our-school-th/9510622/","projectTitle":"Comfort & Care: Sustaining Our School Therapy Dog Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sherwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8263794_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658413124390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8263794"},{"teacherId":1738392,"projectId":9083190,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to Donors Choose and all the generous donors who made it possible for our classroom to receive kinetic sand. The students were beyond excited to learn they had been gifted something they had asked for—but never imagined they would actually receive!\r\n\r\nKinetic sand has become more than just a fun activity—it's now a meaningful part of our classroom. Students are learning to work together, share, and build friendships as they engage in play. They've even started earning time with the sand as a reward for positive behavior and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1739569423634,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-success-helping-stude/9083190/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Success: Helping Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minniear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1738392_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615677474260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicki-minniear"},{"teacherId":2679447,"projectId":8969431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Math Take Home Activity Bags! At the moment we have 86 students checking out a bag full of resources and games to play at home with their families! These bags allow students to practice math skills that they are working on in their math intervention groups. Families love not having to buy many different things to keep students engaged in practice! With your support students are able to pick the games they want to checkout, which makes the engagement higher! We are so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733250457242,"projectUrl":"project/gaming-our-way-through-math-skills/8969431/","projectTitle":"Gaming Our Way Through Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2679447_orig.jpg?crop=769,769,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659545536011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-culp"},{"teacherId":2679447,"projectId":8863351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Math Take Home Activity Bags! At the moment we have 86 students checking out a bag full of resources and games to play at home with their families! These bags allow students to practice math skills that they are working on in their math intervention groups. Families love not having to buy many different things to keep students engaged in practice! With your support students are able to pick the games they want to checkout, which makes the engagement higher! We are so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1731634013343,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-into-math-skills/8863351/","projectTitle":"Jumping into Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2679447_orig.jpg?crop=769,769,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659545536011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-culp"},{"teacherId":2679447,"projectId":8919442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Math Take Home Activity Bags! At the moment we have 86 students checking out a bag full of resources and games to play at home with their families! These bags allow students to practice math skills that they are working on in their math intervention groups. Families love not having to buy many different things to keep students engaged in practice! With your support students are able to pick the games they want to checkout, which makes the engagement higher! We are so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1731525737574,"projectUrl":"project/family-game-night-for-math-skills/8919442/","projectTitle":"Family Game Night For Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2679447_orig.jpg?crop=769,769,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659545536011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-culp"},{"teacherId":1738392,"projectId":8973562,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the incredible impact your generous donations have had on our school library. Thanks to your support, we've been able to integrate exciting new technology, specifically the Novel Effect, which is truly bringing our books to life in a whole new way!\r\n\r\nWith the addition of this innovative tool, paired with our new collection of books, our librarian is able to create an immersive reading experience that engages students like never before. The Novel Effect uses sound effects, music, and voices to accompany each story, helping students dive deeper into the world of the books they read. It's turning every story into a multi-sensory adventure that captures their imagination and encourages a love of reading.\r\n\r\nOur students are not only developing stronger reading skills but are also excited to visit the library and discover new stories. This experience wouldn't be possible without your generosity, and we can't thank you enough for helping us enhance our library and inspire our students.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly making a lasting difference in the lives of our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1733250290566,"projectUrl":"project/bring-stories-to-life-with-the-novel-eff/8973562/","projectTitle":"Bring Stories to Life With the Novel Effect App!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minniear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1738392_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615677474260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicki-minniear"},{"teacherId":1738392,"projectId":8970294,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to our library. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase a diverse collection of new books across a wide range of genres, suitable for all age levels.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to explore the new titles, and their excitement was truly infectious! Your donation not only enhances our library's collection but also fosters a love of reading and learning that will benefit our students for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for helping us create a vibrant, inspiring space for our young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1733238272448,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-new-life-to-our-library/8970294/","projectTitle":"Wanted : New Life to Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minniear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1738392_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615677474260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicki-minniear"},{"teacherId":4246599,"projectId":5389308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project. Students who receive special education services from myself and the other resource teachers have used these hygiene supplies to help create a positive morning routine for our students. \r\nOur students loved picking out their own color toothbrush, hair brush, and deodorant. Some of them said they have never shopped for these items before! \r\n\r\nFloss, hair ties, and body wipes have also been put to good use. I can tell the students are more confident after they brush their hair and teeth. Some of them do styles and help each other. It's special to see how this hygiene routine has helped our students gain confidence in the classroom. Something so simple to us can make some students feel like a million bucks. \r\n\r\nI genuinely thank you for helping make this project come to life. 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