{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":308502,"projectId":9679566,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. These games will help our students practice reading skills in grades K-5. They will be used for years to come. Teachers will be able to enhance engagement in the classroom through these materials. \r\n Our student love working with the reading games. They are excited to play a game that enhances their learning and makes it fun. These games cover a wide variety of skills in reading. We are so grateful to have these resources for our teachers and students. Thank you for your contribution to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758837050612,"projectUrl":"project/reading-games/9679566/","projectTitle":"Reading Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trubatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308502_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715627413211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sowers"},{"teacherId":527117,"projectId":9215229,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project! My students are having so much fun with the Rubik's Cubes and timers. They are learning how to solve them and now that we have more cubes in our room, students can take one home for practice. My students are using the timers to race against each other. They like setting personal goals, like solving the cube faster each time.\r\n\r\nAn unexpected benefit I am seeing since we got the Rubik's Cubes is improved communication skills. My students are working more cooperatively and that's transferring to other aspects of school. They are also building friendships, helping each other master the steps to solve the Cube, and encouraging each other's learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation is really making a difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for supporting my students in the Gifted & Talented program.","fullyFundedDate":1745847060849,"projectUrl":"project/rubiks-cubes-and-timers/9215229/","projectTitle":"Rubik's Cubes and Timers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp527117_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483653383403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gaterocks"},{"teacherId":4287360,"projectId":8967598,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of blankets, our students now have a simple but meaningful way to stay warm at home. These blankets have become more than just a physical comfort—they have given students a sense of security, care, and belonging.\r\n\r\nWhen we first distributed the blankets, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Some students wrapped themselves up right away, smiling from ear to ear, while others carefully folded them to take home and share with their families. One student even told me, \"Now I won't be cold when I do my homework at night!\" Moments like these show how much a thoughtful gift can brighten a child's day.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, the blankets have also inspired discussions about gratitude, community, and helping others. We connected this experience to our current lessons on empathy and kindness, giving students a chance to reflect on how small acts of generosity make a big difference.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students more than warmth—it has reminded them that there are people in the world who care about them. As we continue our school year, we will build on this lesson by encouraging students to think about ways they can share kindness with others in their community, helping the message of generosity grow.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for giving our students this gift of comfort and care.","fullyFundedDate":1742823902683,"projectUrl":"project/blankets-for-low-income-students/8967598/","projectTitle":"Blankets for Low Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farrar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4287360_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487095104819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kirstenfarrar"},{"teacherId":308502,"projectId":9284659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Our project is up and running! Now we have a bookshelf where students can bring a book, and swap it for something new to read! This will help get more books in the hands of our students. They are thrilled to be able to have new books to be checking out. \r\nOur school needed a place for students to come and find new books. This shelf offers them just that. A place to grab something new. We have a wide variety of books for them to chose from now. So exciting! \r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1746534477762,"projectUrl":"project/little-library/9284659/","projectTitle":"Little Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trubatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308502_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715627413211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sowers"},{"teacherId":5420287,"projectId":9064132,"letterContent":"The materials that were purchased with this project were to be used as incentives at our student store. Students must earn catch-a-cash from reading, doing the right thing, and being kind. My speech students will pass the poster in the hall and talk about what they want, and how much they have to earn. They learn banking, math, and responsibility. The students are earning prizes that mean something to him and we are not using edibles as prizes. My speech students earn 10 stickers that they trade in for school-dollars, so they are more motivated to practice their speech homework, and bring it back. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the box come in from Donors Choose, they were so excited. One said, \"It feels like Christmas on the first week of school!\" As we were taking pictures for the thank-you slide show, they were talking about how many school dollars they would have to earn to be able to \"buy\" the prizes in the student store.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for your donation and spreading smiles.","fullyFundedDate":1747071712535,"projectUrl":"project/student-store-incentives/9064132/","projectTitle":"Student Store Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5420287_orig.png?crop=147,147,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736974040521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5420287"},{"teacherId":4287360,"projectId":8969453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these awesome crochet kits for the students. I can't wait to send them off this summer with these kits for them to express creativity. We might have some left over. I'd be able to start a crochet club next year. This is the interest they currently have as a create little characters that are so cute. This is a skill thing. All kids should learn. It's really helps them focus and it's fun. These kids are definitely not in my budget to purchase for students, but appreciate these so much for them to be able to utilize this year.","fullyFundedDate":1742922898989,"projectUrl":"project/smart-and-creative-students/8969453/","projectTitle":"Smart and Creative Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farrar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4287360_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487095104819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kirstenfarrar"},{"teacherId":5450501,"projectId":8506161,"letterContent":"Words can hardly express the gratitude my students and I feel for your generous support. Thanks to you, our our school's drama club was able to stage its very first musical production—an unforgettable experience that would not have been possible without your help.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this was their first time performing on stage, wearing costumes, using microphones, and working behind the scenes with real theater materials. They discovered talents they didn't know they had and developed confidence that reached far beyond the stage. From set building to singing solos, every student found a place where they belonged.\r\n\r\nThese are students who often face significant challenges and don't always have access to the kinds of enrichment opportunities that should be a part of every child's education. Your donations didn't just buy props or scripts—you gave these young people a voice, a spotlight, and a memory they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of the arts. Your kindness gave our students the chance to dream big—and to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1724083738471,"projectUrl":"project/dont-leave-us-in-the-cold/8506161/","projectTitle":"Don’t Leave Us in the Cold!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5450501_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531782184466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gardnerpinecrestnv"},{"teacherId":308502,"projectId":9217194,"letterContent":"This project had allowed us to start up a school wide book swap! We were able to put our books onto the book carts. Students will be able to swap a book of their choice during lunch once a week. These carts have started giving our students opportunities to read more types of books! \r\nWe need to give our students more opportunities to read and these carts are going to help with just that. It is so exciting to see their face when they get to switch books and find something new. Thank you so much for helping us to get this started!","fullyFundedDate":1743379444411,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-magical/9217194/","projectTitle":"Books are Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trubatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308502_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715627413211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sowers"},{"teacherId":527117,"projectId":8512925,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our \"Enrichment Activities\" project! Your donation is having a big impact on my students. Throughout the semester, I have used the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to buy materials for some really fun hands-on activities. With thousands of resources available on Teachers Pay Teachers, I can find material that meets the needs of all of my GATE students. I can also tailor my search to my students' interests. For example, 4th and 5th grade students wanted to learn how to solve Rubik's Cube. On Teachers Pay Teachers, I found some great anchor charts and posters. My 3rd grade students are into sudoku puzzles right now. I used some of the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to buy color sudoku game boards and picture sudoku puzzles. My students love to work together to solve these! You can see how engaged they are in the photos I uploaded - yes, that's one of my kiddos laying across the table to point something out to his partner. Thanks again for the gift card. You are making a positive impact on my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1723083886612,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-activities/8512925/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp527117_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483653383403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gaterocks"},{"teacherId":9548894,"projectId":8959565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions and donations this holiday season! Because of your help, we were able to host a Winter party at Thiriot Elementary School, where a total of 90 low-income students received presents for the holidays!\r\n\r\nMost of these students come from homes and backgrounds where they face many daily challenges, including limited access to food, clothing and school supplies, lack of child care, family conflicts, difficulty with reliable transportation, etc. Despite these challenges, your donations ensured that these kiddos entered their winter break with a smile on their face, and with some fun activities to keep them inspired and engaged. \r\n\r\nOur students had such a great time at their Winter party, and they were all so excited for and appreciative of the gifts they received - and this truly would not have been possible without your generosity and support! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many children this holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1732743007200,"projectUrl":"project/give-our-low-income-kiddos-stimulating-a/8959565/","projectTitle":"Give Our Low Income Kiddos Stimulating Activities for the Holidays!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9548894_orig.jpg?crop=5504,5504,x1376,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732226076223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslisa-thiriot"},{"teacherId":9548894,"projectId":8959403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions and donations this holiday season! Because of your help, we were able to host a Winter party at Thiriot Elementary School, where a total of 90 low-income students received presents for the holidays!\r\n\r\nMost of these students come from homes and backgrounds where they face many daily challenges, including limited access to food, clothing and school supplies, lack of child care, family conflicts, difficulty with reliable transportation, etc. Despite these challenges, your donations ensured that these kiddos entered their winter break with a smile on their face, and with some fun activities to keep them inspired and engaged. \r\n\r\nOur students had such a great time at their Winter party, and they were all so excited for and appreciative of the gifts they received - and this truly would not have been possible without your generosity and support! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many children this holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1732582285211,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-art-and-creativity-to-our-low/8959403/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Art and Creativity to Our Low Income Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9548894_orig.jpg?crop=5504,5504,x1376,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732226076223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslisa-thiriot"},{"teacherId":9548894,"projectId":8959284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions and donations this holiday season! 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