{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eureka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9695467,"projectId":9701697,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to start using them right away. The organization rack has helped keep our Number Corner math center running smoothly and makes it easier for students to access what they need during lessons. It has added a sense of order to a space we use every single day.\r\n\r\nThe seat pockets have also been very helpful. Having their supplies stored in a consistent place has made it easier for students to stay focused and ready for learning. It supports cleaner transitions and helps the classroom feel calm and organized.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and giving us tools that make our routines more efficient and enjoyable. Your generosity has a real impact on our daily learning, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758484219042,"projectUrl":"project/student-organization/9701697/","projectTitle":"Student Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drylie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757447421747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695467"},{"teacherId":8508977,"projectId":9390652,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom is better equipped for learning and creativity every single day. The supplies you provided have brightened our space and help my students stay engaged, confident, and excited to learn. From hands-on projects to daily lessons, your support ensures that every child has what they need to succeed.\r\nAs a teacher, I am deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education—your contribution truly makes a lasting difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1749510622379,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9390652/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8508977_orig.jpg?crop=1101,1101,x140,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724198673533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8508977"},{"teacherId":5793218,"projectId":8682802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards the purchase of CKLA Knowledge Trade Books for our second graders. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in our classroom by providing students with high-quality, content-rich reading materials. These books are an important part of helping our students build background knowledge related to history and science, while also helping to develop their reading skills. Because of your support, our students now have access to engaging texts that spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only enriches our curriculum but also inspires a love of reading in our young learners. The vivid illustrations and thoughtfully written content capture students' imaginations and help them make important connections across topics. Thanks to your kindness, we are better equipped to provide a strong educational foundation that supports lifelong learning. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1724655247513,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-knowledge/8682802/","projectTitle":"Expanding Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5793218"},{"teacherId":5793218,"projectId":8791787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund the purchase of engaging second-grade math games. These games have made such a meaningful impact on my students' learning. These games have not only made math more enjoyable, but have also helped reinforce essential skills in a fun, hands-on way. Students are more eager to participate, and I've seen noticeable improvements in their confidence, number fluency, and problem-solving abilities.\r\n\r\nThe interactive and thoughtful design of the games has fostered both collaboration and independent learning in the classroom. By turning abstract concepts into playful challenges, these resources have truly transformed the math experience for my second graders. I am incredibly grateful for the support and dedication to student growth that these games represent.","fullyFundedDate":1726591366804,"projectUrl":"project/math-magic/8791787/","projectTitle":"Math Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5793218"},{"teacherId":5793218,"projectId":8632561,"letterContent":"The addition of slant boards to our classroom helped to enhance the learning of my students in multiple ways. \r\n\r\nFor some students, the slant boards became an all purpose desk. These students took advantage of our classrooms flexible seating options and would use the boards as a desk when they sat on the floor. Students who struggled with writing were able to use the boards at their desk and make writing more comfortable for them. \r\n\r\nIn whatever capacity the students used them, they were used daily within our classroom. Thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1733235714534,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-slant-on-writing/8632561/","projectTitle":"A New Slant on Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5793218"},{"teacherId":5793218,"projectId":8683351,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us reach our donation goal. The addition of a carpet for our classroom made a huge impact on my students. Not only did it provide a space where we could come together and learn, it provided a place where reading and play took place. \r\n\r\nThe carpet is a central hub. I use flexible seating in my classroom and there was always someone sitting on the carpet, some using other seating and some just the carpet. During silent reading, there were those who liked to stretch out and read and the carpet provided the perfect space to do so. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1724378479980,"projectUrl":"project/crisscross-applesauce/8683351/","projectTitle":"Crisscross Applesauce","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5793218"},{"teacherId":5793218,"projectId":7521513,"letterContent":"Providing flexible seating options in my second grade classroom has had a positive impact on student engagement and behavior. By allowing students to choose where and how they sit, student focus and participation has increased. This autonomy helps students feel more in control of their learning environment, which can reduce restlessness and support different learning styles. Young children, in particular, benefit from movement and variety, which flexible seating provides by promoting comfort and reducing the monotony of sitting in one place all day.\r\n\r\nDuring class, flexible seating encourages collaboration and social development among second graders. The varied layout of the classroom makes it easier for students to work in pairs or groups, fostering communication and teamwork skills. It also builds a sense of community and responsibility, as students must learn to manage shared spaces and make respectful seating choices. Thank you for helping my students on their road to becoming their best selves.","fullyFundedDate":1694005971365,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-flexible/7521513/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Flexible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5793218"},{"teacherId":9695467,"projectId":8983340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose! The supplies you helped provide—like a wireless keyboard and mouse, a mouse pad, and Better Than Paper for our walls—have made a meaningful impact on my daily teaching. The wireless keyboard and mouse allow me to be more mobile in the classroom, helping me interact with my students more effectively while using our ViewBoard. Instead of being tied to one spot, I can move around the room, engage with students directly, and make lessons more dynamic.\r\n\r\nThe Better Than Paper has also transformed our classroom environment. It makes our walls more functional, allowing me to create vibrant and reusable displays that keep our learning space fresh and engaging. These simple yet essential supplies have improved both instruction and organization, making our classroom an even better place to learn. I am so grateful for your support—your generosity truly makes a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1733256672708,"projectUrl":"project/tech-in-the-classroom/8983340/","projectTitle":"Tech in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drylie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757447421747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695467"},{"teacherId":9771026,"projectId":8809763,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the materials provided for my request, \"Phonics Fun For Everyone.\" These resources have proven invaluable for my students who face reading challenges, offering a hands-on set of diverse activities within a single kit.\r\nEach set presents students with engaging, kinetic opportunities to explore phonics through various methods. We can build individual sounds using letters in Elkonin boxes, where each letter corresponds to a specific sound. Students then have the chance to write on the same board, replicating the words they have sounded out by utilizing single phonemes and blending techniques.\r\nAdditionally, the games included provide an excellent way to conclude our weekly lessons in an enjoyable manner on fun Fridays. The word ladders allow students to change one sound at a time from the base word as they progress through each rung, making learning interactive and fun. The students are particularly excited about the upcoming Tic-Tac-Toe game!\r\nThe activities that incorporate magnetic letters significantly support cognitive development in young learners, both consciously and unconsciously. These letters are colorful and three-dimensional, encouraging movement. As students manipulate the letters, they exercise the muscles in their arms and hands, enhancing their fine motor skills.\r\nFurthermore, as they explore the assembly and disassembly of various magnetic pieces, children engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. This hands-on, tactile approach to spelling is especially beneficial for kinesthetic learners.\r\nThank you for providing my primary-level students and me with a structured and stimulating environment to develop our reading and writing skills. Your generosity has opened up imaginative avenues for learning in the classroom, and we are immensely appreciative of the opportunities you have afforded us. We look forward to many fun-filled days of learning ahead! Thank you very much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1727053833492,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fun-for-everyone/8809763/","projectTitle":"Phonics Fun for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9771026"},{"teacherId":4030496,"projectId":8694278,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to make a lasting impact on my 4th-grade students through my fully funded Readers Are Leaders project. Your generous support has provided us with essential resources—magnetic letters and whiteboards—that are already transforming the way my students engage with reading and language development.\r\n\r\nEach day, I watch as my students eagerly use these tools in both whole-class and small-group settings. These hands-on resources allow them to build and break apart words, reinforcing crucial phonics and word recognition skills. As a result, they are growing into stronger, more confident readers, ready to take on the challenges of middle school and beyond.\r\n\r\nBut the impact goes far beyond academics. With their newfound confidence in reading, I see students thriving in spelling, writing, and even classroom discussions. Their excitement for learning is contagious, and I have no doubt that their growing self-assurance will extend beyond the classroom into their interactions with peers, fostering a positive and encouraging learning community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not only improving their reading skills—they are developing a lifelong love for learning and discovering the power of their own voices. Thank you for believing in them and for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1724558541236,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders/8694278/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lamb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4030496_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724539205532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4030496"},{"teacherId":5793218,"projectId":5723283,"letterContent":"Books. There is so much that can be learned from books. As a teacher I use books to teach and enhance the learning of so many different things. \r\n\r\nThe books that we received impacted our classroom in different ways. We received some books that were just to be enjoyed while a student read quietly in the room. They enjoyed a stories that took them on adventures. They read stories about history and science. We used the stories as lessons about grammar and writing. We used them for comprehension and fact finding. 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