{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"David M Cox Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9355246,"projectId":10015636,"letterContent":"My students are already benefitting from this gift. Students are able to use it to log into Clever, they can use the sound effects and other apps for music creation. I was able to use it to DJ a school dance we had in February. \r\n\r\nWe have grade level performances and 3 graduation ceremonies coming up. The connectivity to our mixing board and to the Blue tooth speakers will allow for a smooth production of all of these events.\r\n\r\nAt the performance last week, parents told me how they appreciated the students' ability to utilize various means of technology (including the iPad). A father was impressed in how smooth the flow of transitions were. I can partially attribute this to the new iPad with its new software and capabilities.","fullyFundedDate":1768605448111,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-music-creation-production-and/10015636/","projectTitle":"iPad for Music Creation, Production and Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Papanek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355246"},{"teacherId":7348155,"projectId":10046272,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the new resources and have already started putting them to great use in our classroom! My students were beyond excited when the materials arrived. As we unpacked everything together, there were lots of smiles and \"Can we use this today?!\" moments. It was such a joy to see their enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOne specific project we're currently working on is dissecting owl pellets to discover how our bones are similar to those of rodents. Students are carefully breaking apart the pellets, identifying tiny bones, and comparing skeletal structures. The engagement has been incredible—students are fully immersed and truly loving every minute of it. It has sparked meaningful conversations about anatomy, food chains, and how different species are both unique and connected.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely curious and eager to explore. Giving them time to handle and examine the resources made them feel invested right away. It created a sense of ownership—like these tools truly belong to them and their learning journey.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the materials to deepen our current lesson focus. Students will apply what they're learning in small groups and then showcase their understanding through a culminating activity where they explain their thinking and reflect on their growth. The goal is to continue building independence, confidence, and collaboration as we move into the next unit.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your generosity is directly impacting student engagement and helping create meaningful learning experiences every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769128314343,"projectUrl":"project/science-curriculum-supplies/10046272/","projectTitle":"Science Curriculum Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Orth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7348155"},{"teacherId":302906,"projectId":10016504,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Kindergarten classroom grant. Because of your donation, our students now have access to the essential supplies they need to learn, create, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nAt the Kindergarten level, hands-on materials are not just helpful—they are foundational. The supplies you provided allow students to practice fine motor skills, build early literacy and math concepts, and fully engage in meaningful learning experiences each day. With the right tools in their hands, students can focus on exploring, problem-solving, and expressing their ideas.\r\n\r\nYour investment directly impacts their academic development and classroom success. It also sends a powerful message to our young learners that their education matters and that their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping create a well-equipped, joyful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768537032421,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-basics/10016504/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451353233842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kernst"},{"teacherId":10399771,"projectId":9996880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my reading intervention classroom. The kids are so motivated to reach their learning goals. Students are earning mini erasers as they complete their assignments. Once they reach 20 erasers, they become so excited to use the spinner to earn their prizes. \r\n\r\nI also really appreciate our organizational items, especially the pencil holder, stapler, and crayon sharpener. We will also be using the expo markers and slant boards shortly. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the funds to support my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768155018689,"projectUrl":"project/ohana-means-family-nobody-gets-left-b/9996880/","projectTitle":"O’hana Means Family - Nobody Gets Left Behind!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirkpatrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399771"},{"teacherId":7830463,"projectId":9854007,"letterContent":"My kindergarteners absolutely love the imagination stations. They are busy grilling chicken, kabobs, fish, and sausage. They love to make sushi, and have fun baking cookies. The conversations that take place during pretend play are amazing. They are using their imaginations with these materials, having great social interactions, and strengthening fine motor skills. \r\n The new wooden mailboxes are perfect for storing and organizing student work. All students have their own slot and put their daily work in the mailbox until it is time to pack it up in their homework folder to take home. \r\n We are thrilled with the new materials. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764697215735,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-stations/9854007/","projectTitle":"Imagination Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7830463_orig.jpg?crop=972,972,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619739232932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/swinger-kinderlove"},{"teacherId":7088656,"projectId":9921372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first-grade classroom and helping make creativity a daily part of learning. Because of you, my students now have the paper, colored pencils, and markers they need to write, draw, brainstorm, and bring their ideas to life. Students are fully engaged - they brainstorm together, share supplies, and proudly create their own work. These materials don't just make lessons more fun; they help students stay focused, remember what they're learning, and feel excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helped us expand our flexible seating options, giving students comfortable, welcoming places to learn beyond their desks and chairs. For many of my students - especially those with sensory needs - having choices in where and how they sit makes a huge difference in their ability to focus and participate. You've helped create a classroom that feels inclusive, supportive, and full of possibility, and we are truly grateful for the impact you've made on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1764606945781,"projectUrl":"project/creative-inclusive-classroom/9921372/","projectTitle":"Creative & Inclusive Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heinz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7088656_orig.jpg?crop=987,987,x1139,y1703&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763934812076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7088656"},{"teacherId":7088656,"projectId":10017733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our first grade classroom. Because of you, my students now have cozy cushions to gather on during lessons, sturdy book bins filled with engaging books, and tools like pencil grips that help them write with more confidence and comfort. The photos you see capture real moments of learning - students listening to a daily story, proudly working on their writing, and diving into activities with materials that truly meet their needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has also helped create a calm, clean, and welcoming space where students can focus, feel safe, and support one another. From a tidy carpet where they work side by side, to sensory tools and supplies that help them stay regulated and engaged, these resources are making a daily difference. We are so grateful for you for helping our classroom be a place where every child can learn, grow, and feel successful. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1768528930322,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-heinzs-calm-clean-and-caring-fir/10017733/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Heinz’s Calm, Clean, and Caring First-Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heinz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7088656_orig.jpg?crop=987,987,x1139,y1703&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763934812076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7088656"},{"teacherId":8620208,"projectId":10009077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. The students were so excited and happy to see the many boxes being delivered to our room. One student said \"This is like school Christmas!\" Their faces lit up upon seeing the new supplies and snacks.\r\n\r\nEach student was truly delighted to receive new markers and glue sticks. Those are items that often run out. They were very excited for the many new snack and incentive choices that they received.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher having these items on hand and in stock, truly help the day run smooth. We greatly appreciate all the support.","fullyFundedDate":1768194460904,"projectUrl":"project/primary-autism-basic-needs/10009077/","projectTitle":"Primary Autism Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iokia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8620208"},{"teacherId":302906,"projectId":9792316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pretend play materials for our kindergarten students. Your thoughtful support has truly enhanced our classroom and has already made a positive impact on our children's daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe students are using these materials regularly in our dramatic play center to explore real-world situations such as caring for families, working in restaurants or stores, and acting out the roles of community helpers. Through this type of play, students are strengthening their oral language and vocabulary, learning to cooperate with peers, and practicing important social skills such as sharing, problem-solving, and taking turns. Pretend play also supports early literacy and emotional development as students express ideas, tell stories, and build confidence through imaginative exploration.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping create a classroom environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive through meaningful play-based learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764767398985,"projectUrl":"project/lets-talk-fun/9792316/","projectTitle":"Let's Talk Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451353233842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kernst"},{"teacherId":845294,"projectId":9743119,"letterContent":"A big THANK YOU to our wonderful donors for making our library even more special! Your generosity has brought so much joy, creativity, and motivation to my students.\r\n\r\nThe Crayola skin tone crayons are already a favorite—students love creating artwork that truly reflects who they are, and their confidence is shining! With the laminating sheets, we can now create durable games and task card activities that students can use again and again, making learning in the library even more interactive, hands-on, and fun. The reading bracelets and stickers have added tons of excitement and motivation, encouraging students to keep reading and doing their very best.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our library is filled with smiles, pride, and a love for learning. My students feel seen, valued, and inspired every day. Thank you for believing in them and for making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1758570452717,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-rewards-for-young-learner/9743119/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Rewards for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp845294_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x665,y1522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587149424380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/845294"},{"teacherId":6089506,"projectId":9289145,"letterContent":"Our 2nd graders are absolutely loving their new rolling desks! These amazing additions have transformed our classroom into a space full of movement, engagement, and excitement for learning. Students are now able to roll, collaborate, and find comfortable spots that help them focus and participate more actively throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBefore, sitting still for long periods was a challenge for many of our young learners. Now, the rolling desks allow them to move safely and purposefully without disrupting their classmates. This small change has made a huge impact—students are more attentive during lessons, more eager to write, and more confident when sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see smiles as students glide to their learning spots, work with partners, or move closer to the board to see better. The energy and enthusiasm in the room are contagious! These desks have truly encouraged both independence and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for believing in our classroom and supporting active learning. Your generosity has created a fun, flexible environment where students can grow, explore, and succeed. We're so grateful for your kindness and for helping make learning an adventure every day!","fullyFundedDate":1746786959059,"projectUrl":"project/wheels-of-learning-a-rolling-desk-for-o/9289145/","projectTitle":"Wheels of Learning: A Rolling Desk for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freiburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6089506_orig.jpg?crop=186,186,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728174165881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-freiburger"},{"teacherId":302906,"projectId":9199198,"letterContent":"This project and your donations have made a huge impact in my Kindergarten classroom. The materials are hands-on and engaging, and the students can't wait to use them when it is their turn.\r\n Kindergarten students who are in my classroom this year were born during the pandemic. Many of them did not have experience with children other than those in their own families. This year in Kindergarten is their first experience working with others their same age; therefore, interactions with their peers and learning how to work with them appropriately are very important. \r\n Thank you very much for investing in these exceptional children. 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