{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"D'Vorre & Hal Ober Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8156737,"projectId":10607397,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThere are not enough words to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have the hands-on resources and dynamic choices they need to unlock their full potential. \r\n\r\nThe arrival of our flexible seating options and interactive math and reading manipulatives has completely transformed our classroom environment. During our small-group time, these resources have truly become a launching pad for success. The math and reading manipulatives have allowed my students to interact with abstract concepts in a tangible, visual way, sparking so many wonderful \"aha!\" moments. Meanwhile, the flexible seating options have empowered them with choices that improve their focus, collaboration, and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour partnership means the world to us. You haven't just provided tools; you have invested directly in my students' confidence, daily learning, and future success. Thank you for believing in our classroom and making this meaningful experience possible.\r\n\r\nWith deep appreciation,\r\n\r\n[Your Name/Title]","fullyFundedDate":1788893268930,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-engaging-tools-foster/10607397/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Engaging Tools, Foster Huge Growth in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reuss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8156737_orig.png?crop=803,804,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635301652611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8156737"},{"teacherId":9356982,"projectId":10575375,"letterContent":"This generous donation has transformed our classroom into a vibrant space where learning and joy go hand in hand. Equipping students with the proper tools directly impacts both their academic achievement and their emotional well-being, and these new supplies have done just that.\r\nAcademically, resources like the number cards have been a game changer for our early learners. By providing a clear visual and hands-on format, the cards make abstract mathematical concepts tangible. Students are strengthening critical foundation skills, including number identification and early number sense, through engaging, interactive practice. Having dedicated physical tools allows them to practice independently and collaboratively, turning foundational math from a daunting challenge into an exciting daily accomplishment.\r\nAt the same time, the emotional impact of these supplies has been equally profound. The Magna-Tiles have quickly become a classroom favorite, opening up a world of imaginative play and creative exploration. As students build elaborate structures, they also reinforce their knowledge of number names in a relaxed, stress-free environment. This hands-on creation fosters critical problem-solving skills, perseverance, and social connection as peers design and solve challenges together. Most importantly, successfully turning their ideas into real-world creations builds a strong sense of pride and self-confidence.\r\nHaving access to high-quality, targeted learning tools reassures our students that their growth matters and that they are supported by a broader community. These items do far more than fill our shelves—they inspire curiosity, lessen learning anxiety, and give our students the tools and confidence they need to succeed every single day. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1788561703696,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-my-kindergarten-students-wit/10575375/","projectTitle":"Please Help My Kindergarten Students with These Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chandler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356982"},{"teacherId":7481897,"projectId":10593878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sensory Tools for Learning and Growth project! My students were so excited to see all of the new materials. The sensory tools, toys, and trampoline have quickly become classroom favorites. We use them throughout the day for sensory breaks, as motivators during learning, and to practice important skills like requesting, making choices, taking turns, and regulating our bodies. The everyday supplies have also helped us support students as they build independence with routines such as toileting.\r\n\r\nOur next step is helping students learn to recognize what their bodies need and independently choose an appropriate sensory or calming strategy. Your generosity has given us more ways to meet each student's unique needs while helping them participate successfully in learning, play, and daily routines. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788740465396,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-learning-and-growth/10593878/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7481897_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788483588261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7481897"},{"teacherId":10408341,"projectId":10032164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our resource room project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to high interest reading materials at their independent reading levels. My students were beyond excited to see the new materials added to the treasure box. They specifically picked out the items, which means I know that they will be highly motivated to earn them. Their faces just lit up with excitement.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the reading material strategically, choosing high-interest books that also match each student's individual reading level. The combination has been incredibly effective, as students are eager to pick up books that genuinely interest them while building essential literacy skills. The treasure box has become a wonderful tool for positive reinforcement / motivation, giving the students something tangible to work towards. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my next step is to have students begin writing reflections based on what they have been reading. This will allow them to deepen their comprehension, express their thoughts, and take ownership of their learning journey. Your generosity has truly given our students a renewed sense of excitement about reading, and I cannot thank you enough! The students also said thank you and wanted to express their sincere gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1768794750853,"projectUrl":"project/support-my-thriving-resource-room-classr/10032164/","projectTitle":"Support My Thriving Resource Room Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weigel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10408341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789239747918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408341"},{"teacherId":8579729,"projectId":9446677,"letterContent":"My students light up when it's game time! I try to make learning fun and engaging by turning some concepts into games. Dice poppers are a huge hit and the kids love showing off their number fluency by being able to use the 20- sided dice! They are eager to work on math skills and see it as a game, rather than a drill. \r\nThey also use math to tally up their scores even on reading games! Just a little lesson on how math is everywhere in our daily lives! \r\nThank you for making my students smile and for making learning a little more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1762265384055,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-with-games/9446677/","projectTitle":"Level Up with Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8579729_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691359192446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lliana-burton"},{"teacherId":4184353,"projectId":10337235,"letterContent":"The impact of these new sensory resources has already reached far beyond simply adding new materials to our classroom. When my students first saw everything, there was immediate excitement! They wanted to explore the different textures, movement options, fidgets, and sensory tools and discover which ones they liked best.\r\n\r\nThat excitement quickly became something even more meaningful: an opportunity to learn what helps their own bodies feel ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThroughout our day, students are beginning to use these resources during academics, science, transitions, movement and sensory breaks, and reinforcer time. A student might use a fidget while listening to instruction, choose a sensory tool before beginning a challenging academic task, take a movement break when their body needs it, or find a comfortable seating option for independent work. Instead of simply being told what they need, we are working toward students recognizing and communicating those needs for themselves.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting places we are seeing these supports make a difference is during science. My students love hands-on learning. Science gives them opportunities to investigate, explore, make predictions, experiment, and discover what happens when their ideas don't work the first time. Sensory and regulation supports help make those experiences accessible. When students have tools that help their bodies remain regulated, they are better able to participate, handle materials, work alongside classmates, communicate observations, and stay engaged in an investigation.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students tools that help them regulate, communicate, participate, and grow. You aren't just helping students feel more comfortable at school, you are helping them develop skills they can carry with them as they become increasingly confident and independent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1784698992158,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-regulation-learning-and-succ/10337235/","projectTitle":"Tools for Regulation, Learning, and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boelter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4184353_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498592886123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4184353"},{"teacherId":9355569,"projectId":9994608,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,Thank You so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Creating a Welcoming Classroom with Rug and Storage.\" Your kindness has brought a wave of excitement and comfort to our learning space!The new rug has completely transformed our classroom. Before it arrived, our group meeting area felt cold and uninviting. Now, the students have a bright, comfortable, and defined space where they love to gather for morning meetings, read-alouds, and collaborative activities. It has truly become the heart of our classroom, allowing my students to sit comfortably and focus fully on learning.The new storage solutions have also made a massive impact. With everything in its proper place, the classroom feels calm, structured, and organized. The students can easily find and put away their learning materials independently, which builds their confidence and teaches them valuable organizational skills.Because of your support, my students walk into a room every day that feels safe, structured, and intentionally built for their success. You didn't just provide furniture; you provided a warm environment where children feel valued and ready to learn.Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a difference in the lives of my students!With deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768140611291,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-classroom-with-rug/9994608/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Classroom with Rug and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355569"},{"teacherId":7773383,"projectId":10045702,"letterContent":"This project has made my classroom such a more welcoming space for students. It has given them the opportunity to take pride in their learning. They are able to be self sufficient in a student led classroom because of the organizational materials you have provided for them. They are able to keep the high, rigorous learning happening, while I am working with a small group for students to push them to their highest potential. \r\nWe can not thank you enough for the thoughtful and generous donation to our classroom. The students were so excited every time a package came for them. It was like Christmas morning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769127316190,"projectUrl":"project/materials-and-organization/10045702/","projectTitle":"Materials and Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Driscoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7773383"},{"teacherId":2296724,"projectId":10051655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding both the rings and the parachute to our classroom. The parachute is GIANT and fits two classes together on X DAy and we had SO much fun. We cannot wait to continue to play with it and do lots of incredible activities that will create lasting memories.\r\n\r\nThis summer while planning for the next school year, I am going to be able to keep these manipulatives in mind while creating the lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nMusic, Art, Library and PE are such a wonderful safe place for our friends to be creative and this donation is going to help keep that momentum going that we have this coming school year!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1769633657477,"projectUrl":"project/move-play-and-connect/10051655/","projectTitle":"Move, Play, and Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2296724_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619922797074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithdressler"},{"teacherId":2296724,"projectId":10011431,"letterContent":"Our students had the best time ever playing with the extra large parachute. It was definitely their favorite activity of the year. This parachute helps our students with team building teamwork and physical gross motor skills. \r\n\r\nOur team spent time creating and practicing expectations for our students to be successful and most importantly safe. We tried different ways to move the parachute together. We played with movement to Star Wars for \"May the 4th\" celebration that our students loved, and then we ended the year with some basketball challenge with the parachutes. We look forward to using it next year and beyond and adding more activities with the circle spots also!","fullyFundedDate":1768698535081,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-rhythm-percussion-t/10011431/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Rhythm: Percussion & Tone Bells","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2296724_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619922797074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithdressler"},{"teacherId":3134511,"projectId":10051106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. My students, grades K through 5th, have been hard at work developing their phonics skills through the use of the tools you have provided. Thanks to you, my students LOVE coming to our Intervention group time. For the littlest learners, their favorite part is showing how much they have learned by manipulating the magnetic letters to spell words. Even better is when they substitute one sound for another to build a brand new word! The bigger kids love using the dry erase materials and different colored markers to write pseudowords, mark the vowels, and use what they have learned to identify different types of syllables in order to decode multisyllabic words correctly! Our Intervention time is busy and productive, and my students truly have a GREAT time while they are so hard at work. I have seen their skill levels grow and change, and so have they. Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts!!","fullyFundedDate":1771364784569,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-tools-build-fluent-readers/10051106/","projectTitle":"Phonics Tools Build Fluent Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Battaglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3134511_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689039653102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3134511"},{"teacherId":10406287,"projectId":10028481,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we now have the materials needed to create a more engaging and enriching learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful difference in our daily classroom experience. With these supplies and materials, students have greater opportunities to explore, collaborate, and develop important skills that will support their academic growth. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their future. 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