{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Emily Dickinson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9343901,"projectId":9743329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom library! I can't tell you how much we appreciate you and how much joy you brought to my students! I have taught Kindergarten for the last 7 years, and this year I switched to 2nd grade. Unfortunately, that meant I didn't have a lot of great books for 2nd graders! This year has been full of exciting changes, and your support made such a meaningful impact. \r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of this project was that my students helped choose the books themselves. These were stories they were genuinely excited to read, and when the books arrived, the excitement was contagious! Students couldn't wait to open the boxes, find their favorites, and start reading right away.\r\n\r\nMany of the books now live right inside students' desks and are often chosen the moment they finish their work. Even more special, students have been asking to take the books home to read with their parents at night, which is exactly the kind of love for reading we hope to build. Second grade is such a magical year when students feel proud to read chapter books and begin to see themselves as \"real readers,\" and these books have helped foster that confidence and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make reading such a fun, meaningful part of our classroom. Your generosity has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1766967152348,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-book-adventures-stories-chosen/9743329/","projectTitle":"Chapter Book Adventures: Stories Chosen by our Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343901_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758465912381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343901"},{"teacherId":7557990,"projectId":9886232,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made a real and meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom. By helping us build a collection of Little Golden Books, you've given our young learners daily opportunities to explore stories filled with imagination, kindness, curiosity, and joy. These beautifully simple, perfectly sized books empower students to try reading on their own, build confidence with early literacy, and share stories with classmates during our special reading times.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom library is transforming into a warm, welcoming space where reading feels exciting, personal, and full of discovery. You are helping to plant seeds of lifelong learning and encouraging children to see themselves as capable, joyful readers. Thank you for expanding their world through stories and supporting them at such an important stage in their development.","fullyFundedDate":1763410536455,"projectUrl":"project/little-golden-books-library/9886232/","projectTitle":"Little Golden Books Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7557990_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697570347616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7557990"},{"teacherId":9542336,"projectId":9515095,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to help support our need for snacks and school supplies. These snacks and supplies help us maintain in our educational setting so we can continue to be the best learners possible. The school supplies help students who are unable to afford school supplies, and they are able to use them in their general education setting, as well as my setting. \r\n\r\nThe snacks have been a huge hit, and no student goes hungry during the day. I am a firm believer that if we maintain our basic needs, then we can become better learners and maintain in our settings.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your care for my students. I wouldn't be able to do this without all of you! You are amazing, and the reason I am able to keep my classroom up and running.","fullyFundedDate":1755105706276,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-and-school-supplies-to-st/9515095/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks and School Supplies To Start Off The Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9542336_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y250&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764529609587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9542336"},{"teacherId":4153682,"projectId":9571671,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting the more than 50 multilingual learners in our school. Because of you, our once limited and sparse Spanish book section has transformed into a vibrant, overflowing collection filled with engaging texts for all reading levels.\r\n\r\nWith more and more high-quality Spanish titles being published, your contribution arrived at the perfect time. Our multilingual learners now have access to the same popular and exciting books their peers are reading, stories that reflect their language, their experiences, and their interests. This access is deeply meaningful and helps ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and included in our library.\r\n\r\nI wish you could witness the joy on their faces when new Spanish books are added to our shelves. Their eyes light up instantly, and they rush over to choose something new just for them. It's a reminder of how powerful it is when students see themselves reflected in their library.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a library that supports every reader. Your generosity has made an incredible and lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1757010709930,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-texts/9571671/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catalano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4153682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481926643920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-catalano"},{"teacherId":4153682,"projectId":9571533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring two beautiful new couches into our library. They have been the perfect addition to our refreshed space, and they've created the coziest reading areas for students to settle in, relax, and truly enjoy a good book.\r\n\r\nThere is never a moment in the day when these couches are empty. Students gravitate toward them the instant they walk through the library doors. The way they sink into the cushions, open a book, and disappear into their reading is exactly what we hope for in a library—comfort, calm, and joyful engagement with stories.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has transformed these corners of our library into inviting, peaceful spaces where reading feels magical. Thank you for giving our students a place they love and a reason to linger with books a little longer.","fullyFundedDate":1757011027978,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-spots/9571533/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Spots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catalano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4153682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481926643920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-catalano"},{"teacherId":4153682,"projectId":9464733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for helping us bring a significant number of new books into our school library. These books support students from kindergarten through fifth grade, including our multilingual learners who now have more stories that reflect their languages, experiences, and identities.\r\n\r\nI truly wish you could see the look in our students' eyes when these new books are processed and placed onto the shelves. Their faces absolutely light up. Many of them have been waiting a very long time for our library to obtain certain titles, and your donation made it possible for them to finally hold those books in their hands. The excitement is immediate. Students rush over to check out the new arrivals, eagerly flipping through pages before they even sit down.\r\n\r\nThere is nothing more powerful than placing books into the hands of children who are hungry to read. Your generosity has helped us continue nurturing a love of reading, curiosity, and confidence in every student who walks through our library doors.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference for our school community. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757010711148,"projectUrl":"project/plethora-of-books/9464733/","projectTitle":"Plethora of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catalano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4153682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481926643920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-catalano"},{"teacherId":4153682,"projectId":9571594,"letterContent":"I wanted to share just how much joy your generosity has brought to our library. When our new play materials made their debut during free-choice time at the end of a recent library lesson, my students were absolutely elated. Their excitement filled the room immediately—smiles, teamwork, imaginative ideas, and so much laughter.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful impact. They give students the opportunity to collaborate and work together in creative ways, and they provide engaging options for students who finish book checkout early. They've also helped create a smoother checkout process overall, allowing students to browse and choose books at a more relaxed pace while others enjoy meaningful play.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see imaginations flourish right here in the library. Students have already explored several of the free-choice boxes, and more will continue to rotate in throughout the year to keep that spark of creativity and free-play joy alive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has truly enriched our library and our students' experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757011027946,"projectUrl":"project/library-play/9571594/","projectTitle":"Library Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catalano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4153682_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481926643920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-catalano"},{"teacherId":7557990,"projectId":9775077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Wearable Art project. You brought something truly special into our classroom—something that reached our students' hearts in ways we didn't expect.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students got to turn their own artwork into real buttons they could wear, share, and gift to the people they love. You should have seen their faces when they pressed their very first button—pure joy. Many of them made buttons as surprises for their families, and they were so proud to create something meaningful with their own hands.\r\n\r\nWhat made this project even more powerful was how it helped us celebrate each other. We made buttons to honor our students' differences, their stories, and the things that make them unique—like the special blue ribbons for World Diabetes Month. The students supported one another in such thoughtful, loving ways. It brought our class closer and helped everyone feel seen.\r\n\r\nYour kindness created moments of confidence, creativity, and connection. Kids who don't always speak up suddenly felt brave enough to share their art. Students who sometimes struggle to feel included felt celebrated. The room was full of joy, laughter, and so much pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students an experience that helped them feel important, creative, and valued. Your generosity made a real difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761931681201,"projectUrl":"project/wearable-art/9775077/","projectTitle":"Wearable Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7557990_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697570347616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7557990"},{"teacherId":9592732,"projectId":9336971,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom library and reading space have been completely transformed! The new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and holiday-themed books have quickly become student favorites. Each morning, students eagerly browse the shelves to find stories that reflect kindness, empathy, and celebration. These books have not only deepened our reading comprehension but also created meaningful discussions that build our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe new stools at our small group reading table have also been a huge hit! Students love gathering for guided reading time, and the flexible seating helps them stay focused and engaged. When they first saw the stools and new books, there were gasps, cheers, and a flurry of \"Can we start reading now?\" It was such a joyful moment to see their excitement and appreciation.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our literacy journey, students are now working on connecting text-to-self reflections using our SEL books. These new resources have inspired curiosity, collaboration, and confidence in every reader. Thank you for giving my students the gift of a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring space to grow as readers and as kind, thoughtful people.","fullyFundedDate":1757010711588,"projectUrl":"project/pull-up-a-stool-and-read/9336971/","projectTitle":"Pull Up a Stool and Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gattis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592732"},{"teacherId":7557990,"projectId":9754629,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our calming corner has is a safe and supportive space for students to manage their emotions and return to learning with focus. \r\n\r\nThe calming corner is stocked with simple yet powerful tools. Pop its and fidget toys give students a way to release stress and refocus. A weighted blanket provides gentle comfort, helping children feel grounded and secure. Breathing tools guide students through calming exercises that not only help in the moment but also teach them skills they can use for a lifetime. Each of these items helps children regain control and independence, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has made this transformation possible, giving our students the confidence and tools to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758854186941,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm/9754629/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7557990_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697570347616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7557990"},{"teacherId":7557990,"projectId":9696720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us add \"Meet September\" and \"Meet October\" to our Calendar Kids collection. What may look like two colorful characters has truly transformed our classroom. These new additions bring storytelling and seasonal exploration to life, giving our students natural entry points into conversations about fall weather, color changes, and community celebrations. The children now greet each month as a friend, which sparks joyful discussions, builds vocabulary, and strengthens their understanding of time. What was once an abstract concept has become tangible, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our kindergarteners are noticing changes in nature, asking thoughtful questions, and making connections between school and home traditions. September and October have inspired richer storytelling, curiosity-driven science lessons, and a greater sense of community in our classroom. Most importantly, our students are experiencing learning as something joyful and alive. Thank you for making this possible and for helping us build a foundation of curiosity, confidence, and wonder that will last well beyond kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1757556547107,"projectUrl":"project/new-calendar-kids/9696720/","projectTitle":"New Calendar Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7557990_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697570347616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7557990"},{"teacherId":9343901,"projectId":9423946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! I cannot express the gratitude I, and so many other teachers in our school feel for your kind and generous donations. The excitement felt around the building when people get projects funded is so much fun! This year I made the move from teaching Kindergarten (for 6 years!) to 2nd grade, and I quickly realized I didn't have many age-appropriate toys or STEM supplies for my new group of learners. Thanks to your kindness, we now have engaging puzzles and STEM materials that are perfect for my students.\r\n\r\nThe joy these resources bring is incredible! The students love working together to build, solve, and create. I've already seen them collaborating, problem-solving, and encouraging each other in ways that help them grow both academically and socially. Students who wouldn't normally work together or play together are starting to find common ground and joy in the tools you provided. These hands-on experiences are sparking curiosity and creativity in our classroom every day. Thank you so much.\r\n\r\nYour support has made such a difference in helping me provide the right tools for this new grade level. You've truly given my students the gift of learning through play, and I am so grateful. 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