{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frenchtown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9764540,"projectId":9411807,"letterContent":"Our mailbox organizing system is simply amazing! My students each have their own spot to put their assignments they worked so hard on to go home. As well as handouts, newsletters and calendars each make into individual backpacks now instead of the floor or the trash. \r\n We even have created two classroom jobs with the mailbox system. One job is for a student to place handouts to go home for each student and another student's classroom job is to make sure each student is remembering to pick up their mail each day.\r\n The entire class is very proud of our mailbox and they do a wonderful job making sure it stays clean and well taken care of. We appreciate having our own nice mailbox system!","fullyFundedDate":1758221128559,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-mail/9411807/","projectTitle":"We’ve Got Mail","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9764540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726769881982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9764540"},{"teacherId":10086447,"projectId":9727482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom fundraising campaign! Because of your kindness, we now have a new wall calendar and place value chart to make our calendar time engaging and interactive. Your gift also provided storage bins for our read-aloud books and a beautiful front-facing bookshelf for students to easily see and choose stories to enjoy at the carpet.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem simple, but they will have a big impact. The calendar and place value chart will help students build a stronger understanding of time and numbers. The organized and inviting book spaces will spark students' love of reading each day. You've made our classroom a more joyful, welcoming, and enriching place to learn.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself—thank you for believing in our classroom and for giving us tools that will make a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758466573784,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-circle-time/9727482/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Circle Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10086447_orig.jpg?crop=1044,1044,x302,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753058430057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086447"},{"teacherId":6199536,"projectId":9464557,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and our baritone students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for fully funding our new baritone. I was absolutely blown away that you funded the entire instrument, and we are beyond grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students now have a baritone both at home and at school, which is incredibly helpful given the size of the instrument compared to our young players. This has made practicing and learning much more accessible, and the students are thrilled to have the opportunity to grow their skills with ease.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in our music program and in the lives of these students. We deeply appreciate your investment in their growth, their music, and their joy in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758221125592,"projectUrl":"project/baritones-for-all/9464557/","projectTitle":"Baritones for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547656270269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199536"},{"teacherId":6199536,"projectId":9459435,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the generous gifts of new chimes with a chime stand, cymbal mallets, triangle holders, and oboe reeds for my classroom. Each of these items has already made a wonderful impact on our music lessons and has enhanced the students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe chimes and stand allow us to explore new melodies and textures, while the cymbal mallets and triangle holders help us expand our percussion skills. The oboe reeds ensure that our woodwind players can continue to practice and perform at their best. Your thoughtfulness supports both my teaching and my students' musical growth in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in our classroom and helping make our music program richer, more engaging, and full of inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1752586462167,"projectUrl":"project/band-essentials/9459435/","projectTitle":"Band Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547656270269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199536"},{"teacherId":6199536,"projectId":9459420,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for the Alpine hearing protection ear muffs. They work amazingly, and I have already used them so much in my classroom! There are essential moments when having proper hearing protection makes all the difference, and these ear muffs have allowed me to manage those situations safely and effectively.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has not only supported my teaching but also helped me maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for myself and my students. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for thinking of our classroom needs.","fullyFundedDate":1752586391598,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-all/9459420/","projectTitle":"Music for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547656270269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199536"},{"teacherId":6199536,"projectId":9459379,"letterContent":"am so grateful for your generous gifts of Orff books, Magatiles, blocks, craft sticks, and Teacher Pay Teacher gift cards. Each item has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, inspiring creativity, hands-on learning, and engagement across all of my students.\r\n\r\nThe Orff books have expanded our music curriculum in exciting ways, while the Magatiles, blocks, and craft sticks encourage exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration. The Teacher Pay Teacher gift cards allow me to continue bringing fresh resources and ideas to the classroom, keeping lessons engaging and dynamic.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness supports both my teaching and my students' learning experiences in ways that are truly invaluable. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where creativity and curiosity can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1752586474333,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-inspire/9459379/","projectTitle":"Resources to Inspire!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547656270269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199536"},{"teacherId":6199536,"projectId":9188962,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for the generous gift of four carts of drawer organizers for my music classroom. They have made an incredible difference in keeping our space organized and functional. With seven different instrument sections to manage each day, the carts have provided a simple, effective way to store and access materials quickly, allowing me to focus more on teaching and less on searching for supplies.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a smoother learning environment for my students and has given me the tools I need to stay organized while balancing the needs of so many instrument groups. I am truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and investment in our music program.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity—it is deeply appreciated by both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746717657943,"projectUrl":"project/organize-the-music/9188962/","projectTitle":"Organize the Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547656270269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199536"},{"teacherId":10086447,"projectId":9483202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom library fundraiser! Because of your generosity, I was able to purchase materials to organize my growing collection of books and make them more accessible to my kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nEach student now has an individual book bin to hold the books they select weekly from our library. This gives them ownership and builds excitement about reading. The organization also makes it easy for students to browse and choose books that match their interests.\r\n\r\nSo far this year, we've learned how to handle books responsibly, explored the three ways to read a book (i.e., read the words, read the pictures, and retell the story), and built our reading stamina up to 10 minutes—a big accomplishment for young learners!\r\n\r\nHaving a well-organized library has made these teaching moments possible and keeps students engaged and focused. Your donation has laid the foundation for my students to grow as independent readers and to develop a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1753717383798,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-kindergarten-classroom-librar/9483202/","projectTitle":"Building a Kindergarten Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10086447_orig.jpg?crop=1044,1044,x302,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753058430057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086447"},{"teacherId":10086447,"projectId":9486613,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom fundraiser! Because of your generosity, I was able to purchase organizational caddies and bins that help my kindergarten students every day. Each table group now has two caddies to share school supplies. I also have bins to organize materials for centers and free choice time. These systems make our classroom run more smoothly and help students take responsibility for their materials.\r\n\r\nHaving supplies organized also frees up my instructional time. While students are working independently with the materials you helped provide, I am able to spend more one-on-one time individually instructing students who need additional academic support. Your donation has made a real difference in how our classroom functions and in how my students learn.","fullyFundedDate":1753420199555,"projectUrl":"project/organize-our-classroom/9486613/","projectTitle":"Organize Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10086447_orig.jpg?crop=1044,1044,x302,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753058430057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086447"},{"teacherId":6199536,"projectId":8984751,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of Vandoren 2 and 2.5 clarinet reeds and various mouthpieces. Your support has made a tremendous impact on our music program, ensuring that our students have the high-quality equipment they need to develop their skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our clarinet players can focus on making music without the worry of inadequate supplies. Your contribution enhances their learning experience and inspires them to continue their musical journey with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to supporting music education. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1739467661539,"projectUrl":"project/band-supplies-for-growing-musicians/8984751/","projectTitle":"Band Supplies for Growing Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petroff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6199536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547656270269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199536"},{"teacherId":9509709,"projectId":8835222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations our preschool students have been exposed to books in different subject areas than they previously have not had access to in our classroom. 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This has made it really easy for the students to use within the classroom.\r\nMy students were so thrilled when everything was put into place and set-up within the classroom. 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