{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gene Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4835986,"projectId":10574489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Your generosity brought food rewards, treasure box items, and a color printer directly into our classroom, and the impact has been immediate and wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nMany donors wonder how these items connect to daily learning. In our classroom, positive reinforcement is key to keeping students engaged, motivated, and excited to tackle challenging goals. The snacks serve as immediate, tangible rewards for hard work, while the treasure box gives students long-term goals to work toward. Whether it's mastering a tough math skill or demonstrating exceptional kindness, having these rewards helps reinforce positive choices and academic effort every single day.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the new color printer has completely transformed our learning materials. Instead of black-and-white worksheets, students now receive vivid, full-color visual aids, reading charts, and colorful celebration certificates. For visual learners and students who process language better through pictures, having vibrant, high-quality materials makes lessons far more engaging and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially thrilled with the treasure box and the colorful certificates we print to mark their achievements! Bringing home a bright, full-color award or picking out a special prize gives them a huge sense of pride.\r\n\r\nWe've seen a remarkable shift in several students who previously struggled with motivation or focus. Knowing there are clear, fun incentives waiting for them—and getting to see their progress displayed in bright colors around the room—has helped them step up, stay on task, and feel proud of their growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students both the tools to learn and the encouragement to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788546470933,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-everyday-classroom-essential/10574489/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams, Everyday Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kats","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4835986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541524210133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4835986"},{"teacherId":10400279,"projectId":10000385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My students use the sensory play materials every day and truly enjoy exploring water, slime, and kinetic sand. Water play has been especially successful—my students can stay focused and engaged for more than 30 minutes while exploring and playing. These activities give them meaningful opportunities to practice calming their bodies and learning ways to self-regulate.\r\n\r\nAs many of my students are nonverbal, sensory play also provides an important way for them to express their preferences and engage with their environment. We will continue using these materials as part of our daily routine and help students become more independent in choosing activities that help them feel calm and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your generosity and for giving our students these wonderful opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768568822412,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-calm-sensory-play-for-4/10000385/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Calm: Sensory Play for 4 Nonverbal Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mamaclay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400279_orig.jpg?crop=141,141,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768182202206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400279"},{"teacherId":8074600,"projectId":8014722,"letterContent":"The students are loving all the items that were donated to our classroom. We've been able to focus so much easier on our tests with the dividers we received. We even use them in our calm corner to help avoid distractions so we can focus on big feelings . The headphones are so much better than the in ear kind and the drawers help to keep them organized. Each of my students wanted to say thank you and let you know that they were so grateful to know that people care about them and their education. I am so appreciative of everything I have received as it makes it easier keep everything organized.","fullyFundedDate":1700276316990,"projectUrl":"project/hocus-pocus-help-us-focus-build-our-sc/8014722/","projectTitle":"Hocus Pocus Help Us Focus & Build Our Science Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8074600_orig.jpg?crop=1602,1602,x645,y947&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631986229969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8074600"},{"teacherId":2051173,"projectId":5983558,"letterContent":"The resources in this project will have a meaningful impact on my students by providing engaging, hands-on materials to support learning in small groups. Small-group instruction allows teachers to meet students where they are, provide targeted support, and give students additional opportunities to practice important skills.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students will be able to actively participate in meaningful learning experiences while receiving the individualized instruction and support they need. The materials will help make learning more interactive, engaging, and accessible for students with a variety of learning needs and ability levels.\r\n\r\nBy supporting small-group instruction, these resources will help create opportunities for students to build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and grow academically. Your generosity will directly impact our students by giving them the tools they need to actively learn, practice, and succeed. Thank you for helping us create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1636403919293,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-success/5983558/","projectTitle":"Small Group Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2051173_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458186396842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/csiegel"},{"teacherId":8111797,"projectId":9990898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Kindergarten Phonics\" project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of my young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have access to engaging phonics materials that make learning letters, sounds, and early reading skills fun and interactive. These resources help build confidence as students practice recognizing sounds, blending words, and developing the strong literacy foundation they need to become successful readers.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, every new letter, sound, and word is an exciting milestone. Your support gives my students opportunities to learn through hands-on activities that keep them motivated and excited about reading each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity helps create a classroom where children can grow, explore, and discover the joy of learning. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1772138424310,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-phonics/9990898/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8111797_orig.png?crop=272,272,x14,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675487015037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111797"},{"teacherId":4835986,"projectId":10012861,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely thrilled when the new resources arrived! The excitement in the classroom was immediate — many students wanted to explore and use the materials right away. Having these new tools has brought fresh energy and engagement into our lessons, and the students feel truly special knowing that people cared enough to support their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the resources during collaborative classroom projects and hands-on learning activities. One memorable moment was watching students eagerly work together, share ideas, and stay focused far longer than usual because they were so excited to use the new materials. The resources have helped create a more interactive and positive learning environment where students feel motivated and confident.\r\n\r\nThese materials are also helping us continue building important skills in our current lessons. As we move forward, students will be using the resources for deeper project-based learning, independent practice, and group activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference every single day in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping make these opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768567831540,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-resource/10012861/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Resource","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kats","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4835986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541524210133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4835986"},{"teacherId":3169951,"projectId":9999106,"letterContent":"The new resources were used regularly by both me and the students to improve learning and classroom engagement. I incorporated the materials into daily lessons, small group activities, and independent practice to help reinforce key concepts. Students used the resources to complete assignments, participate in collaborative projects, and strengthen their understanding through hands-on learning. The new tools also increased student participation and confidence because they provided more interactive and accessible ways to learn. Overall, the resources helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1768165643206,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9999106/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Decembre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3169951_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698811023368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3169951"},{"teacherId":7818054,"projectId":10022468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snacks and resources. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on my students, giving them both the energy and excitement they need to stay engaged throughout the day. The snacks have been especially helpful during longer learning blocks, and students truly appreciate having something to help them refocus and stay motivated. We are also very grateful for the Spike LEGO set you provided for our coding project, as well as the wipes, which help us keep our materials clean and ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the LEGO Spike kits, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They immediately began brainstorming and exploring how they could build and program their creations. We are currently using these materials in our coding and problem solving lessons, where students are learning teamwork, sequencing, and basic engineering skills. Next, students will work in small groups to design and program their own interactive projects, where they will apply what they've learned to create functional models and present their work to the class. Your support is truly helping bring hands on, meaningful learning to life in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1769028544817,"projectUrl":"project/innovate-build-code-and-repeat/10022468/","projectTitle":"Innovate, Build, Code and Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garzona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7818054_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641401076122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garzona"},{"teacherId":7768419,"projectId":10019812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing headphones for my classroom. These have already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn each day. We are using the headphones during our independent reading and math rotations, where students access online programs that tailor instruction to their individual needs. One special moment was watching a group of students fully engaged in a reading activity—completely focused, confidently following along with the audio, and excited to share what they learned afterward.\r\n\r\nWhen the headphones first arrived, my students were beyond excited. Their faces lit up as they realized they would each have the chance to use them. It made them feel valued and motivated, and they immediately took pride in using them responsibly.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using the headphones for personalized learning, especially in small-group interventions and project-based assignments. We are beginning a research project where students will explore topics of interest using digital resources, and these headphones will allow them to listen, learn, and collaborate without distractions.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly enhanced our classroom experience. Thank you for investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1768588826326,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/10019812/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7768419_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619744682417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7768419"},{"teacherId":9581759,"projectId":9990825,"letterContent":"This project provided my students with reinforcement options to help aide them to follow directions and to earn breaks when working in the the classroom. My students love the new options they have to fidget or play with when sitting and earning a break.\r\nThe students were very happy to no longer have to share the 1 weighted lap pad I had and now know that we have a full class set, they help my students who sometimes need that extra pressure when sitting or working. \r\nThe noise canceling earmuffs help my students who may have difficulty with loud noises, and help keep them level.","fullyFundedDate":1768167119623,"projectUrl":"project/mr-sirks-classroom-sensory-awareness/9990825/","projectTitle":"Mr. Sirk's Classroom Sensory Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581759"},{"teacherId":5635440,"projectId":9991527,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing for our Hydroponics system. We have ordered coconut coir and pencils for the classroom use. We have integrated Green Our Planet lessons into our daily Science block. Instead of just reading about conservation, the students are now getting their hands dirty and building their own wick system using Hydroponics. \r\nJust yesterday for Earth Day, my students have created the wick systems to sell at the farmers market. When the plants are finally growing, students are excited to see new plants that can grow. Some of the students were able to attend the Farmer's Market to experience the sale of fresh produce and creative strawberry rocks. Students have used the coir to transplant the Aloe Vera plants into those tiny pots. We have saved the bricks for future use of transplanting the plants when ready to be out of the Hydroponics system. Thank you for your contribution toward our Go Green theme.","fullyFundedDate":1768079159669,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits/9991527/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abburi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5635440_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572210129983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5635440"},{"teacherId":7051468,"projectId":10005170,"letterContent":"Thank you for getting me the basic supplies within my classroom. It makes it so much easier when I have items such as erasers, lead refills, and storage cases in my classroom. We have been able to use these items for our day to day work. \r\n\r\nI personally love the laminator pages. That has allowed me to print less because I laminate what I need so I can use it again next year. I have also started to teach more history with my new posters and have created more cultural awareness with my the globe and flags around the world. \r\n\r\nFinally, I am enjoying my new chair. It gives me a relaxing place to work since I spend 7 to 10 hours a day at my job. I work real hard and sometimes its nice to have that chair for me. 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