{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9077426,"projectId":9548961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Hear to Learn: Headphones for Independent Thinkers. Because of you, my students now have access to headphones that have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. These headphones allow students to fully engage with digital lessons, instructional videos, and reading programs without distractions, helping them focus, build independence, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially powerful for my English Language Learners and non-readers. With headphones, these students can listen to read-alouds, vocabulary supports, and audio instructions at their own pace. This has increased their confidence and participation, as they no longer feel limited by reading barriers. Students who previously struggled to follow along are now more engaged, more willing to try, and more successful during independent work time.\r\n\r\nMy students were incredibly excited when they first received the headphones, and they now see them as an essential learning tool. Your generosity has helped create a more inclusive classroom where every student, regardless of language level or reading ability, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 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They were excited, curious, and eager to get started right away. Several students commented on how \"official\" and \"special\" the materials made them feel, which has boosted their confidence and pride in their work. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is when students feel supported and valued through quality learning tools.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include using these resources to deepen our current lessons and extend student learning. Students will continue applying them as they work collaboratively, reflect on their progress, and take ownership of their learning. These materials are helping us build stronger skills, encourage creativity, and foster a positive classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly given my students the tools they need to succeed, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1758289698886,"projectUrl":"project/learning-the-concept-of-force-through-ma/9490699/","projectTitle":"Learning the Concept of Force through Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clamohoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673852_orig.jpg?crop=1283,1283,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662178957187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673852"},{"teacherId":8552527,"projectId":9308278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my first-grade students now have access to materials that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has already made a positive impact in our classroom. My students are excited to use these resources, and I can see their confidence and enthusiasm growing as they learn. These materials help support different learning styles and allow all students to participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support goes beyond supplies you are helping create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where children feel motivated and valued.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students. We appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1746574523429,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-in-and-out-of-the-cl/9308278/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students in and Out of the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Almazan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8552527"},{"teacherId":9353898,"projectId":9538692,"letterContent":"The items I received really made my class more engaging and productive.\r\nThe students love the boards that were given and laminating sheets helped a lot in making my sheets last longer. \r\nDuring math class, students are so focused in sharing their ideas, solutions and answers through the boards. \r\nTheir is no hesitation beacuse having their own boards means they independently answer each questions on their own without being judged.\r\nAlthough I haven't received the other items that are part of the request, what we currently have is so much of help already. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755521893420,"projectUrl":"project/engage-and-review-tools-for-4th-grade/9538692/","projectTitle":"\"Engage and Review: Tools for 4th Grade Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pallorina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353898"},{"teacherId":6083460,"projectId":5896046,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to describe the impact this project had on my students and their interests in reading. They cannot wait for silent reading time in the classroom, and they love when we do literature circles too! The kids enjoyed these books because they felt that they could relate in some way to the characters, and this provided for rich discussions in the classroom, not only about literature, but about life.\r\n\r\nThe beanbags were an added excitement, and I had to create a sign up sheet, and eventually a calendar, to get the kids to all be able to sit on them within a month's period. \r\n\r\nWe all thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1633928203959,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-new-heights-developing-my-stu/5896046/","projectTitle":"Reading to New Heights Developing My Students into Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6083460_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543096987235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6083460"},{"teacherId":9352324,"projectId":9322713,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class First Grade, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Your support means so much to us and has made a significant difference in helping us achieve our goals.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will greatly assist us in improving success both academically and writing. Because of your kindness and commitment, we are able to achieve better results and increase our students success.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your willingness to help and your trust in our work. Your donation serves as an inspiring example of generosity and community spirit.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful support. We look forward to keeping you updated on how your contribution is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1750773628499,"projectUrl":"project/we-write-beautifully-in-our-colored-line/9322713/","projectTitle":"We Write Beautifully in Our Colored Lines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warren M. Cadelina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352324_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699129308850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352324"},{"teacherId":9996468,"projectId":9250945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. With the items you funded, I have held small group and individual lessons. The children love playing with all the toys!\r\n\r\nJust the other day, in a classroom in an autism program, the students got to communicate if they wanted to hug or feed the baby doll you funded! They made animal sounds, learned and used animal vocabulary and named spatial concepts with the farm animals. With the Critter Clinic, they played a veterinarian who helped sick animals- each student used a key to get the animals out of their cage in the morning to feed them and listen to their heart! The counting bears helps student learn colors, spatial concepts, and quantities. \r\n\r\nThe kitchen set is a huge hit! They love cooking, cutting, stirring, and \"eating\" the food. They've all become great chefs. The train set is also a great toy that is used to build language, like: behind, first, last, in front, turn, stop, go. It also helps with students who are learning to imitate actions and sounds. \r\n\r\nThe Brain Flakes is by far the best item, though. It keeps my students engaged during speech and language sessions while actively still learning and using problem-solving skills. All the students have had fun building things. \r\n\r\nI absolutely love the items you funded. Everything helps to build the language-rich environment that I've always wanted to provide as an educator!","fullyFundedDate":1750256144930,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-toys-big-words-unlocking-language/9250945/","projectTitle":"Tiny Toys, Big Words: Unlocking Language with Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raquel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9996468"},{"teacherId":9349784,"projectId":9155692,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose. I also want to apologize for the delay in sharing this note with you, it has been a busy time, but my gratitude has been with you since the day our project was funded.\r\n\r\nThe items you helped fund have already made a big difference. The wireless vacuum has been a lifesaver in our portable classroom, where space is tight and keeping a clean, organized environment can be challenging. It allows me to quickly tidy up, creating a healthier and more welcoming learning space for my students. The CVC spelling games brought so much excitement to literacy lessons. The $200 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has given me the chance to provide customized materials tailored to each student's needs, which has been especially valuable in meeting the diverse learning goals in my special education classroom. The emotions pocket chart has been a powerful tool for helping students recognize and express their feelings, building both social and emotional skills. And, of course, the fidget toys, squishies, slime, and building blocks have been a huge hit. They not only keep students engaged but also provide sensory support that helps them stay focused.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to strengthen literacy skills, build emotional awareness, and support independent learning. Every item you funded has a purpose in helping my students succeed academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your generosity has truly created a brighter, more engaging classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786427053,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-brightening-smiles-fun/9155692/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds & Brightening Smiles: Fun & Learning for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349784"},{"teacherId":8690058,"projectId":9272626,"letterContent":"I requested and received Kagan Strategies books for math, reading, teambuilding, and classbuilding. I'm the kind of \"book person\" who highlights, takes notes, and quickly applies new strategies in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have strengthened critical thinking, collaboration, and student engagement. One favorite moment was watching my class work together during a Kagan activity, every student had a voice, even the quiet ones.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are more engaged, confident, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746717201234,"projectUrl":"project/empowered-teaching-engaged-learners/9272626/","projectTitle":"Empowered Teaching, Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jairine Briones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8690058_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x564,y887&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692243284679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8690058"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9229637,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to expand my students knowledge about AI and encourage them to explore AI safely and smartly. The books purchased were to explicitly teach the students about AI and how powerful of a tool it is. \r\n\r\nThe book \"Tales of the Coding Superheroes\" written by Morgan Young is a example of utilizing AI for good. Morgan Young is a Computer Science and Engineering graduate who strives to get more girls into the Computer Science industry. She was able to come and sign my students' copies of their books so that they had that extra boost to keep an open mind about AI.","fullyFundedDate":1744236315742,"projectUrl":"project/mind-blowing-ai-books-for-inquisitive-b/9229637/","projectTitle":"Mind-Blowing AI Books for Inquisitive Brainiacs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":8552527,"projectId":9006111,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support in helping us provide students with the books they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to place engaging, high quality books in the hands of young learners. Books that inspire curiosity, build literacy skills, and open doors to new worlds of knowledge and imagination. Thank you for believing in our mission, and more importantly, in our students. Your kindness has left an imprint on young hearts and minds that will last far beyond the pages they turn today.","fullyFundedDate":1746478178791,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-books-and-s/9006111/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations: Books and Supplies for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Almazan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8552527"},{"teacherId":9077426,"projectId":8936967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project, \"Bridging the Language Gap: Providing Translator Device for ELL Students.\" The translator device has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur English Language Learners (ELLs) now feel more confident and included during instruction. This device has helped bridge communication gaps, allowing students to engage with academic content more independently and confidently. Tasks that used to cause frustration like following directions, asking for help, or understanding new vocabulary are now more manageable thanks to real-time translation.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for students has been the ability to express themselves more fully. They're no longer limited by language barriers. For example, a new student from El Salvador who was initially very shy has become much more engaged. He now participates in class discussions and works more comfortably with peers, knowing he can rely on the device when needed.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided a tool, but it has also empowered my students to learn, connect, and grow. 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