{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7880801,"projectId":9354894,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that donated to my early learning classroom redesign. We have already started using most of the supplies and toys you donated to. I didn't realize just how empty my classroom was until it was filled with such wonderful things. I truly could not have done it without you! Our class looks like a classroom made for four and five year old now! It if fun, welcoming, organized and educational. I am so excited to teach these kiddos in our new environment.\r\n\r\nWe have an art center where we paint and have an easel for future artists. The big block center includes a marble track and is perfect for future engineers and contractors. Our kitchen center actually has food in it for those chefs and babies for our little \"mommies and daddies\". We even have a math and science center complete with puzzles, animal habitats, and learning games to reinforce our curriculum. Without the help of generous donors like yourself, my class behaviors, learning, and fun Without your help our classroom would only be half as amazing as it is now. \r\n\r\nThank you so so much! You truly made a difference in my students (and my) life this year.","fullyFundedDate":1756749893115,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-classroom/9354894/","projectTitle":"A Whole New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880801_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691791449050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880801"},{"teacherId":3301031,"projectId":9550481,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting me and Lowell Elementary. We all appreciate your support for our school. There are a lot of students that are benefiting from your donations. \r\n\r\nAll of the materials have been very exciting additions to my classroom space, the students have loved them, especially the games! We have been playing the games and using the fidgets, it is always exciting to get new things - it makes our days very exciting!\r\n\r\nAs of right now there are no other materials that we are in need of, this has helped complete our classroom community for the time being. Thank you for the love and support!","fullyFundedDate":1756840849418,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-the-classroom-for-success/9550481/","projectTitle":"Equipping the Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baied","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3301031_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754606202319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3301031"},{"teacherId":7732652,"projectId":8996737,"letterContent":"I have been integrating the new resources funded by generous donors into their classrooms with enthusiasm. One specific project involved using sensory tools and fidgets to support students in regulating their emotions and enhancing their focus during lessons. When students first encountered these materials, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive; many expressed excitement and curiosity about how these tools could help them engage better in their learning activities. The sensory tools not only provided a means for self-regulation but also fostered a more inclusive classroom environment. \r\nAs for the next steps, students will continue to utilize these resources in ongoing classroom lessons, with plans to incorporate them into group activities and individual learning tasks. This approach not only reinforces the skills being taught but also allows students to take ownership of their learning experiences. You have played a vital role in making these tools available, and you would be pleased to know that your contributions are directly influencing student engagement and success in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738695807067,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-and-arts-integration-in-th/8996737/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools and Arts Integration in the Special Education Setting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahnen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7732652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696648351010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7732652"},{"teacherId":2604875,"projectId":8974605,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to our hands-on learning station has revolutionized my kindergarten and first-grade classroom, creating a vibrant, student-centered environment. The whiteboard enables interactive writing and problem-solving, the felt board supports tactile learning to boost fine motor skills and creativity, and the bookshelf organizes resources to promote independence. This project has empowered my diverse learners, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and academic growth through engaging, hands-on experiences tailored to their unique needs.","fullyFundedDate":1735848237616,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-my-little-learners/8974605/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for My Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breuer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2604875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675313173046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-breuer"},{"teacherId":9025940,"projectId":8607752,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much!\r\nThese materials have been a wonderful addition to our classroom!\r\nWe now have a greater variety to choose from as well as full sets so we can create more intricate 'structures'!\r\nThe STEM activities provide learning and fun. I have to drag the students away lol:)\r\nWhen I first unpacked everything in front of the class, there were so many questions. I told them that by exploring the materials they might be able to answer the questions themselves!\r\nThank you! Thank you! Thank you!\r\nThis makes learning even more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1733289312048,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-editions-for-our-learning/8607752/","projectTitle":"Exciting Editions for Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025940_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687825299542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025940"},{"teacherId":9747545,"projectId":8777185,"letterContent":"Arts Integration in the mathematics classroom has had a significant impact on my students and myself as a teacher. Students had the opportunity to build many skills over the past few months and will continue to build upon these skills. There are many benefits using art as a learning tool in a mathematics classroom. By integrating engaging art experiences into my students' instruction, I was able to transform abstract concepts into more concrete and meaningful learning experiences thereby creating more engaging and enriching experiences. This approach fostered creativity, improved critical thinking skills, and promoted metacognitive development in every learner in my classroom. A primary benefit lies in its ability to make abstract mathematical concepts more accessible for English Language Learners. My students explored place value and multiplication through creating visual art that represents their mathematical thinking. Students were able to take risks and felt safe doing so. This directly correlates to taking risks in problem solving in math. When students are actively involved in creating something meaningful, they become more invested in the learning process. Completing an art project not only reinforces their understanding of mathematical concepts, but also provides an avenue for self-expression and individuality. Finally, students have shown long term memory for concepts that has aided in increased tests scores, but more importantly, an excitement to continue learning math and problem solve at high levels of thinking with excitement. We are so incredibly grateful for the supplies and your help in proving supplies for engaging lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1726424011120,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-numbers-exploring-the-visual/8777185/","projectTitle":"The Art of Numbers: Exploring the Visual of Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747545"},{"teacherId":6361820,"projectId":8835624,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to thank you enough for donating to our school. All of the books that were a part of this project have been absolutely cherished by our students. They keep flying off the shelves of our library! You have helped motivate our readers to read more and our reluctant readers to give it a whirl. For that, I am forever grateful. \r\n\r\nThe Academic Bowls are currently still in planning, but our staff and students are thrilled about the opportunity, especially since we have official \"buzzers\" now. Thank you for making a positive impact for our students, staff and community.","fullyFundedDate":1727702849279,"projectUrl":"project/the-wonderful-world-of-words/8835624/","projectTitle":"The Wonderful World of Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6361820_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x169,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554406386436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-russell"},{"teacherId":7732652,"projectId":8786040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity towards our classroom! We are truly grateful for the opportunity to enhance our students' reading experiences with the new texts you have provided.\r\n\r\nThese books have introduced a variety of skills and lessons that are essential for our students' development. For instance, we are focusing on comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, and critical thinking. Through guided reading sessions, students are learning to make predictions, ask questions, and summarize stories, which are vital skills not just in reading, but across all subjects.\r\n\r\nI am especially proud of some of my students who have shown remarkable growth and excitement with the new materials. For example, one student, who previously struggled with reading, has found a love for graphic novels. These texts have not only improved their reading skills but have also boosted their confidence as they share their favorite stories with peers.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your support in making a significant impact on our students' lives. 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