{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vassiliadis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4540532,"projectId":9989025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new laptop! Having a reliable laptop has made a huge difference in my ability to plan engaging and meaningful lessons for my students. I can now create resources, organize materials, research new ideas, and prepare lessons more efficiently. This gift has saved me valuable time and allowed me to focus more of my energy on creating fun, purposeful learning experiences for my students. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on both my teaching and my classroom. Thank you for supporting educators and students!","fullyFundedDate":1768248701396,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-technology/9989025/","projectTitle":"Teacher Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cimini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4540532_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499900874781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-cimini"},{"teacherId":4540532,"projectId":10175035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The chapter books we received have already made such a wonderful impact in our classroom. My students are excited to choose books, explore new stories, and challenge themselves as readers. I have loved seeing students recommend books to one another and become more confident and enthusiastic about reading. Your generosity has helped us build a classroom library that encourages curiosity, imagination, and a genuine love of reading. 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The students get so excited whenever these materials get taken out and will for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768130543891,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-fun/9988631/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCallum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633814"},{"teacherId":10398669,"projectId":10343536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your donations helped me set up my class for success. The zipper bags serve as the students pencil bags. They got to decorate the bag with two stickers of their choice, which were also provided from your generous donation. They will also be creating 1st day of school picture frame keepsakes that their families will treasure. With the notebooks you donated, you will be diving into learning about letters and sounds. Everything that was purchased by you has a very important part in the start of our school year! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1782167528888,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-start-to-a-wonderful-year/10343536/","projectTitle":"A Great Start to a Wonderful Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398669"},{"teacherId":9373164,"projectId":9995248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the all the donations to my project. We have used our phonics games every Friday and the kids loved playing them and all asked when we were going to use them. The game focuses on reading skills but keeps the kids engaged the whole time which helps with their ADHD>. Of course as a teacher I love all my new supplies and the kids were so excited to use them. I truly appreciate your donations and help with making learning fun for my students as well as myself. Teaching is hard but when it's fun for everyone the learning never stops.","fullyFundedDate":1768532903411,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-reading-and-math-group/9995248/","projectTitle":"Intervention Reading and Math Group","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blazek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373164"},{"teacherId":2509937,"projectId":9988667,"letterContent":"Our classroom iPad and books from DonorsChoose have a powerful impact on student learning by providing both interactive technology and engaging reading materials. iPads allow students to explore lessons through educational apps and research, while new books help build strong literacy skills and a love of reading. Together, these resources create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. \r\n\r\nThese tools also help differentiate instruction so students can learn at their own pace and in ways that match their learning styles. Access to updated technology and high-interest books increases motivation, confidence, and overall student achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1768142590253,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-books-technolo/9988667/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With Books, Technology, and Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cesarone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2509937_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636474387655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2509937"},{"teacherId":6501623,"projectId":10034026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward a color printer for our first‑grade classroom. Your support brought an immediate and meaningful change to our learning environment. Suddenly, charts, stories, vocabulary cards, and student work came to life in vibrant color, and the excitement on the children's faces was unmistakable. They were eager to explore, ask questions, and interact with materials in a way that simply wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement and learning has been remarkable. Colorful visuals have helped my students better understand new concepts, stay focused during lessons, and take pride in their own printed work. From bright math centers to vivid reading materials, your contribution has enriched our classroom in ways that will continue to support their growth all year long. Thank you for investing in their curiosity, creativity, and joy for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768707899352,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-firsties/10034026/","projectTitle":"Colorful Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6501623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691298989649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6501623"},{"teacherId":3812875,"projectId":10040432,"letterContent":"As a special education teacher, I am trusted with meeting not only academic needs but emotional ones too. This year, I have made a goal to learn more about supporting students with social emotional and behavioral needs. I took the initiative to sign up for some courses, which were incredibly helpful, yet I still need assistance on how to translate my new knowledge into engaging classroom activities. That's where the resources from \"Creating a Positive Productive Classroom\" came in. \r\nReceiving books for read alouds, sensory tools-spot squishies, visual timer, and teacher manuals provided me with some resources to create meaningful lessons. The books I received all are about being neuro-divergent, social situations, and regulating emotions. ALL my students are neuro-divergent and so enjoyed making connections with characters and seeing how they use calming and coping strategies. The sensory tools were used as a part of a strategies unit where I taught breathing, sensory, and thinking strategies for students to use when needing to regulate their emotions. Students will independently select tools throughout lessons to help them focus and even love playing with the spot squishies during free choice time. I have one student in particular who loves to race the visual timer and will even throw his hands in the air, like a cooking show, prior to the buzzer. Before this, it was a struggle for him to even write two words. Finally, the teacher manuals provide ideas and resources for me to gather lessons and reproducibles from.","fullyFundedDate":1768861466813,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-productive-thoughtful-classro/10040432/","projectTitle":"Creating a Productive Thoughtful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3812875_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472732299142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3812875"},{"teacherId":8132816,"projectId":10010406,"letterContent":"The impact of this project on our special education classroom has been immediate and meaningful. My students learn best through hands-on, engaging experiences, and these new materials have allowed me to provide instruction in ways that truly meet their needs. The cooperative games have been especially powerful in helping students practice turn-taking, patience, and communication with their peers. Many of my students require explicit instruction and repeated opportunities to build social skills, and these games provide a structured yet fun way to do that. I have already seen students using more appropriate language with one another, waiting their turn with less prompting, and working together more successfully during group activities. These are skills that directly support not only their social development but also their ability to participate in classroom learning.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on phonics games have also made a significant difference in how my students engage with reading instruction. Many of my students have dyslexia or other learning disabilities and benefit greatly from multi-sensory approaches to learning. Being able to incorporate visual, tactile, and interactive elements into phonics instruction has increased both their understanding and their confidence. Students who previously struggled to stay engaged during traditional reading activities are now more motivated to participate and practice their skills. I have seen an increase in student effort, willingness to try, and overall engagement during small group instruction. These materials allow me to differentiate more effectively and provide repeated, meaningful practice in a way that feels accessible and enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nIn addition to academic and social growth, this project has supported creativity, independence, and classroom organization. The magnet tiles have given students opportunities for imaginative play and problem-solving, which are especially valuable during structured free time and reward-based activities. These moments allow students to build creativity while also practicing collaboration and flexible thinking. The storage containers have also made a noticeable difference in our classroom environment. Having organized, easily accessible materials helps create consistency and structure, which is essential for my students. It allows for smoother transitions, increased independence, and more instructional time throughout the day. Overall, this project has helped create a more engaging, supportive, and organized learning environment where my students can build confidence, develop important skills, and experience success every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768489299958,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-organized-engaging-and-suppo/10010406/","projectTitle":"Tools for Organized, Engaging, and Supportive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8132816_orig.jpg?crop=448,448,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768171937848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8132816"},{"teacherId":3726847,"projectId":10017345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! My students and myself are beyond thankful for all tools you have helped provide for out classroom to keep it organized, as well as to meet the needs of all learners that call this class home. \r\n\r\nUnplugged technology activities that require art supplies and organization have been a huge help in supporting my students learning, and have made a huge impact on their creativity and creation. \r\n\r\nFlexible seating options such as wobbly chairs, floor chairs and bouncing balls have really helps my students who need a little extra sensory input to focus and get work done. Students were thrill to see that we now had those as an option for their learning needs. \r\n\r\nthank you again for helping my classroom to be a successful place to learn for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1768538347454,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ghilarduccis-class-meets-the-needs/10017345/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Ghilarducci's Class Meets the Needs of All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ghilarducci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3726847"},{"teacherId":7796496,"projectId":10038932,"letterContent":"These new materials have made a huge difference in our classroom already. The Cricut has been so fun to use for our pioneer simulation. Students made wagon labels, supply tags, and decorations that made everything feel more real. One of my favorite moments was watching groups work together to design their wagon symbols and get so excited to see them printed. The writing folders have also really helped keep students on track. They now have clear steps to follow, and I'm seeing them take more ownership of their writing. \r\n\r\nNext, we're using all of this together for an end-of-year project. Students will connect what we're reading in Hatchet to what they experienced in the pioneer simulation, and they'll use their writing folders to help them write strong, organized responses. We'll finish by creating a hallway display using the Cricut so they can show off their work. It's been really cool to see how excited and engaged they are, and that's all thanks to your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768767171655,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focused-confident-and-creati/10038932/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focused, Confident, and Creative Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7796496"},{"teacherId":5983666,"projectId":9989092,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you for your generosity, and express my gratitude for the items I was able to purchase for my classroom. The laptop, specifically, has positively impacted the way that I prepare digital materials and slides for my students. Whether I am communicating with parents, searching for new resources, or creating interaction opportunities through digital platforms, these technology tools have opened new doors for learning. 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