{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4541728,"projectId":9531656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to new books that are engaging and exciting to read. These resources have made a meaningful difference in our daily literacy time.\r\n\r\nMy students are more motivated and eager to participate. They are practicing important skills such as comprehension and making connections to the stories. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more positive and joyful learning environment. Thank you for supporting my students and helping them grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1754454726946,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-build-bright-minds/9531656/","projectTitle":"Books to Build Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4541728_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x245,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564665405247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4541728"},{"teacherId":1751701,"projectId":9694009,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your very generous donations and for helping me provide a fun environment for my students at recess. \r\n\r\nThe tunnel was an instant hit with everyone. Some students like to crawl through it, others enjoys sitting in it like it's a text. A few even push out Tonka Trucks through it like it's a tunnel for them to drive through. \r\n\r\nSome of my students play with the same toy every day we have recess, but even those students have been exploring the tunnel or trying to combine it with the toys they use on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nIt's so fun to watch them all explore and invent new ways to play. Gross motor, physical play is so important for pre-k students who are learning how to move their bodies in different ways and how to balance. This tunnel is a great edition to our recess activities.","fullyFundedDate":1764723854988,"projectUrl":"project/play-tunnel-adventure/9694009/","projectTitle":"Play Tunnel Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erbisch-Westcott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1751701_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633579656848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1751701"},{"teacherId":3552145,"projectId":9622810,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your contribution has made it possible for me to provide my students with the tools they need to succeed in their education. Thanks to your kindness, we now have access to an abundance of materials that will enable us to create a more engaging and interactive learning environment. From basic supplies to more advanced resources, your support has allowed me to enhance the quality of education that I can offer to my students. By investing in these basic yet crucial resources, we aim to enhance the educational experience for our kindergarteners, promoting a love of learning that will serve as a foundation for their future academic endeavors. Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your support. Your generosity has made a significant impact on my squirrels and we are all immensely grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755728625066,"projectUrl":"project/an-ipad-for-firsties/9622810/","projectTitle":"An iPad for Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":8618172,"projectId":9701495,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to my classroom has been having a positive impact on my kindergarten - 2nd grade students with Autism. Hands on activities are essential in helping these children to learn. Manipulatives give them the opportunity to learn in a fun, engaging way. It also provides them with a chance to interact with each other. This is a vital skill for students with Autism. The calming sensory light that we received has given them all a calming, peaceful resource that helps them to regulate their bodies and emotions in order to help them learn better. Thank you so much,","fullyFundedDate":1758831194729,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-sensory/9701495/","projectTitle":"Seeking Sensory!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sprigby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618172_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699140159696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618172"},{"teacherId":2364924,"projectId":9113250,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our brain unit, allowing students to study about the brain in many formats. We were able to learn about the brain through reading, games, technology, and models. Our Play-Doh models were a great first step in creating our models, where students named different parts of the brain as they were constructing it. We were able to dissect a sheep brain as our culminating activity, identifying the different structures and functions of each part we observed. Thank you for your support in GATE!","fullyFundedDate":1742175376763,"projectUrl":"project/brains-brains-brains/9113250/","projectTitle":"Brains Brains Brains!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akbari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2364924_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489545102001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2364924"},{"teacherId":8134595,"projectId":9201093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging books and hands-on manipulatives that are transforming the way they learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have made abstract music ideas come alive. Students can now physically manipulate, sort, and visualize music concepts, which helps deepen their understanding. The books have sparked new interests in recorder and inspired wonderful discussions about culture. \r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their education and believe in their potential. Thank you for helping create a more engaging, joyful, and inspiring learning environment. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1752586356446,"projectUrl":"project/book-it-and-manipulate/9201093/","projectTitle":"Book It and Manipulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8134595_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x268,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634528035155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8134595"},{"teacherId":8111235,"projectId":9217303,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten class, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations that made it possible for us to purchase essential STEAM learning supplies. Thanks to your support, we were able to stock our classroom with vibrant craft materials such as pom pom balls, stickers, and a much-needed drying rack. These seemingly simple items have completely transformed the way our students engage with hands-on learning, sparking creativity and encouraging problem-solving in ways that are both joyful and developmentally meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe craft materials have quickly become some of the most beloved tools in our classroom. Our young learners are using them to build mini-structures, design colorful patterns, and bring their imaginative ideas to life during our daily STEAM exploration time. Whether they're engineering bridges with craft sticks and pom poms or decorating life cycle charts with stickers, these supplies have turned every lesson into an exciting, tactile experience. The drying rack, in particular, has helped us manage the flow of creative projects and made it possible for more students to participate in paint and glue-based activities without delay or mess.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude. Your generosity have given my students the gift of discovery, expression, and pride in their work. Watching their eyes light up as they share their creations has reminded me of the incredible power of community support in education. Thank you for investing in their growth and for helping create a classroom environment that nurtures curiosity, collaboration, and creativity every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1747155527933,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-with-hands-on-stea/9217303/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds With Hands-On STEAM Learning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Genet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-genet"},{"teacherId":3552145,"projectId":9167673,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help on this project! My students absolutely love these new seating options in our classroom! I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation. Your contribution has made it possible for me to provide my students with the tools they need to succeed in their education. Thanks to your kindness, we now have access to an abundance of materials that will enable us to create a more engaging and interactive learning environment. From basic supplies to more advanced resources, your support has allowed me to enhance the quality of education that I can offer to my students. By investing in these basic yet crucial resources, we aim to enhance the educational experience for our kindergarteners, promoting a love of learning that will serve as a foundation for their future academic endeavors.Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your support. Your generosity has made a significant impact on my squirrels and we are all immensely grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1742918068426,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-first-grade/9167673/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":3552145,"projectId":9242372,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help to get my squirrels end of the year Scaredy Squirrel books. With your help, I was able to end the year in a meaningful way and gift each child with their own Scaredy Squirrel book. Inside each book I wrote a message and added their beginning of the year and end of the year pictures. Thank you for your generosity and funds to help make it possible! All of the students were so thrilled. Thank you for your support and for helping to grant a smile to each one of my students on the last day of Kindergarten!","fullyFundedDate":1744207928931,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-kindergarteners/9242372/","projectTitle":"Books for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":6191532,"projectId":9013641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! We started school 2 weeks ago. When thenstudents walked in the couldn't believe it! They absolutely loved it. We recently had our area rezoned and welcomed about 200 new students. So many of these new student came in with ooos and ahhhhs. I received a lot of compliments and many students saying \"I love your classroom and cant wait to come back!\" It is Reveur house through and through and all my little wolf cubs love it. Thank you again for making my vision come true and helping to make learning a fun environment for all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744999433462,"projectUrl":"project/transform-my-room-into-the-wolf-den/9013641/","projectTitle":"Transform My Room into the Wolf Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6191532_orig.jpg?crop=1784,1784,x614,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676060104542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6191532"},{"teacherId":9523221,"projectId":9104846,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the generosity and support you have shown my classroom. Every item you provided has made a lasting impact on my resource students, creating an environment where they can learn, grow, and feel safe. Your donations have truly transformed our classroom into a place where students look forward to coming each day, and I would love to share how much of a difference you have made.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been the creation of our new reading corner. Thanks to the cozy accent chair, saucer chair, and rug, this corner has become a favorite spot for my students. Many of them do not always have a quiet or comfortable place at home to sit and enjoy a book. Now, they can curl up in a soft chair, relax on the rug, or take turns sharing the space during small-group reading time. I have noticed that students are more motivated to pick up books independently, and they are beginning to associate reading with comfort and joy. This inviting space encourages them to see reading not as an assignment, but as an activity to enjoy, and that is a powerful gift.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the chairs and rug, the end table in our library corner has brought a sense of organization and purpose. Having a designated place to hold books, reading materials, and even small decorations has helped create a true \"library feel.\" The table makes it easier for students to find and return books, and it gives them the independence to explore reading choices on their own. It's amazing to see them treat this little area with pride, as though it is their very own library within the classroom.\r\n\r\nAnother transformative addition has been the white board vinyl for our tables. This has completely changed the way we do lessons and practice skills. Instead of always using paper, my students can now write, erase, and practice directly on their tables. This makes learning interactive and engaging, while also helping students who need a hands-on approach to writing and problem-solving. I see students more eager to participate because mistakes can be erased easily, which reduces anxiety and builds confidence. The vinyl has also made group work smoother, as students collaborate and share their thinking right on the table.\r\n\r\nLastly, the classroom doorbell has been an essential addition for safety. It gives me peace of mind knowing that we have a system in place to monitor who is entering our classroom. Safety is always a top priority, and having this simple but effective tool ensures that both my students and I feel secure throughout the day.\r\n\r\nEvery single item you helped provide is more than just a classroom supply—it is a tool that shapes learning, builds confidence, and fosters a positive environment. My students feel valued and cared for, and that sense of belonging makes all the difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your kindness has created lasting memories and opportunities for growth that will continue to inspire learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785799418,"projectUrl":"project/optional-seating-with-interactive-option/9104846/","projectTitle":"Optional Seating with Interactive Options","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523221_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752699338908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523221"},{"teacherId":9065786,"projectId":9429430,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generous donations toward my classroom. I love my book shelves, chairs and school supplies. The student have been using our classroom library since the very first day of school on the love sitting in the cozy chairs and reading their books.\r\nNot only do the students live out classroom teachers love it too asking about everything you have provided for my students and I. I am beyond proud of my classroom and having friends and family who care about education, my students and myself. 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