{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandra Abston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7538597,"projectId":10575275,"letterContent":"Thank you to every donor who helped bring Creative Explorations to life in our classroom! Your generous support has given my students hands-on tools that spark their imagination, deepen their engagement, and make learning feel like an adventure every day.\r\n\r\nThe moment our packages arrived was pure magic. When I brought the unopened boxes into the room, the students' eyes grew wide with anticipation. As we unpacked the fresh supplies together, gasps and joyful whispers spread across the carpet. One student picked up the new materials with huge open hands and whispered, \"Is this really all for us?\" Seeing their eyes light up with a sense of pride and ownership was an unforgettable reminder of how much it means to kids to know that people outside our school walls care about their learning.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these new resources to work in our latest storytelling and art integration project. During our interactive read-aloud time, students used the new materials to create visual character maps and design original story settings. Having high-quality, dedicated tools transformed the activity from a simple drawing exercise into a vibrant, multi-sensory workshop where every child felt empowered to express their ideas.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to use these resources to build a collaborative classroom display that showcases our original stories and artwork. Students are currently working in small groups to edit their writing and finalize their visual projects for an upcoming open-house showcase. Your generosity didn't just buy supplies—it built confidence, ignited curiosity, and gave my students a daily reminder that their creative ideas matter. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788552579215,"projectUrl":"project/creative-explorations/10575275/","projectTitle":"Creative Explorations","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bylina-Streets","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7538597"},{"teacherId":8135294,"projectId":10579188,"letterContent":"The students squealed with awe when our boxes of donations arrived! We have been so hard on reaching our third grade goals, and at our classroom doorstep came tangible rewards and encouragement that we are on the right track. \r\nThank you for making each response meaningful, every effort worthwhile, and bringing fun back into a community. Students are now trying to improve their attendance so that they don't miss out on the opportunity to earn more raffle tickets and prizes. \r\nWithout your support, students would be bored of the mundane,\"Good job,\" verbal praises. 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Each issue provides fresh and age-appropriate content that encourages students to be curious and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nHaving access to Time to Learn Magazine also helps our students become stronger and more confident readers. They can practice reading informational text, learn new vocabulary, and discover subjects that spark their individual interests. The magazine gives students something they can enjoy reading while also supporting important academic skills and encouraging a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to everyone who donates to help fund our subscription. Your generosity provides our students with meaningful learning opportunities and resources that make a difference in their classroom experience. Thank you for investing in our students, supporting their education, and helping us create a classroom where curiosity, reading, and learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1620235467788,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-learn/5535165/","projectTitle":"Time to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794189_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785467238762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6794189"},{"teacherId":8172806,"projectId":8451590,"letterContent":"We have been able to present our projects on stage and grow our confidence in the classroom and in front of others. My students have learned how to communicate and express themselves better than ever before! \r\n\r\nThe stackable chairs have given us extra seating options in the classroom. With all the flexible seating options we now have in our class, all the students love picking their seats each day. We have also used them at our small-group table. \r\n\r\nThank you again for everything you have given and for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1718683553346,"projectUrl":"project/story-time-on-a-stage/8451590/","projectTitle":"Story Time on a Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8172806_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x156,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654230099597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172806"},{"teacherId":7680912,"projectId":7992228,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, especially for our students on the autism spectrum. The new resources give our students more opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, visuals, and materials that meet their individual learning needs. These resources help create a classroom environment where students can feel comfortable, confident, and successful while developing important academic, communication, social, and life skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, our students were excited to explore them. We have been using the new resources during classroom activities to encourage students to participate, make choices, practice communication, and work more independently. Seeing students become engaged and proud of themselves as they complete an activity or master a new skill has been incredibly rewarding. One special moment was watching students eagerly explore the materials and then use them during our lesson with increased focus and enthusiasm. Their excitement reminded us how important it is to provide resources that make learning accessible and meaningful for every student.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and projects, we will build on these skills by giving students more opportunities to practice independently, communicate their needs, work with classmates, and apply what they have learned to real-life situations. Your support has helped us create more engaging learning experiences and has given our students tools they can use to grow both inside and outside the classroom. 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Watching my students' faces light up as we unpacked each new story is a memory I will hold onto for a long time.\r\n\r\nFor young children, books are so much more than just pages and text—they are mirrors and windows. It is profoundly important for kids to see characters in stories who look like them, share their backgrounds, experience similar feelings, and live in worlds that mirror their own daily lives. When children see themselves represented on the page, it sends a powerful message: your story matters, and you belong here. Before your gift, our library lacked sufficient stories that reflected the rich diversity of our classroom community. Thanks to you, that has completely changed.","fullyFundedDate":1601076076180,"projectUrl":"project/read-like-me/5193215/","projectTitle":"Read Like Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794189_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785467238762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6794189"},{"teacherId":6794189,"projectId":5903177,"letterContent":"In teaching, one size rarely fits all. I love creating tailored homework workbooks, custom reading trackers, and specialized project organizers that match exactly what my students are learning week to week. In the past, keeping those materials organized was a constant battle. Worksheets would get lost, paper edges were rarely straight, and stapled packets inevitably fell apart after a few days in a backpack.\r\n\r\nHaving a professional-grade paper cutter and a reliable binding machine right in our room has completely changed the game.","fullyFundedDate":1634479942271,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-life/5903177/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794189_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785467238762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6794189"},{"teacherId":6794189,"projectId":9910098,"letterContent":"As an elementary school teacher, my primary goal is to create an engaging environment where every child feels excited to participate, collaborate, and discover new ideas. Young learners thrive on visual and interactive instruction. 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You have not just provided a piece of furniture; you have opened doors to a brighter, more engaging future.","fullyFundedDate":1765311701995,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-easel/9910098/","projectTitle":"Learning with EASE(L)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794189_orig.jpg?crop=980,980,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785467238762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6794189"},{"teacherId":8335958,"projectId":6221885,"letterContent":"Your gifts were most appreciated! \r\nI had just changed schools and my life was kind of crazy, but you made such a difference. As I got settled, over the year I got to use our new reading supplies and I was prepared and ready for my new littles. Teaching reading is such a gift--I nerd out over it! First graders grow at an in-your-hand, tangible way and they love being the first to use new things. They feel so special, and it motivates them to continue learning. Like using new crayons? Remember how that made you feel?\r\nThanks for making us all feel special and excited about first grade!","fullyFundedDate":1649372250698,"projectUrl":"project/building-life-long-readers/6221885/","projectTitle":"Building Life Long Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jarvis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8335958_orig.jpg?crop=2040,2041,x0,y673&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645036253101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jumpinwithjarvis"},{"teacherId":10401155,"projectId":10004510,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our class! It is often very difficult for special education students to conceptualize and connect science topics with real life. By providing various hands on materials, such as magnet matching and exploration boxes, they are better able to develop their understanding of these concepts. Our students have been given the opportunity to directly interact and engage with various animal and plant based topics, so that beyond academics, they are able to better understand and connect to the world around them!","fullyFundedDate":1768178921082,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-and-science-accessible-to-sp/10004510/","projectTitle":"Making Math and Science Accessible to Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401155"},{"teacherId":1518642,"projectId":10027814,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, my 3rd-grade students now have composition books and dry-erase markers that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\nWith their new composition books, students are excited to write, solve math problems, and record their scientific observations. They take pride in having their own space to show their thinking and track their growth. The dry-erase markers have also transformed our lessons—students are more engaged, eager to participate, and confident when sharing their ideas on the board.\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more interactive, organized, and inspiring learning environment. Most importantly, you've shown my students that there are people who care about their education and believe in their success.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping them build skills that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1768680128687,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-science-support/10027814/","projectTitle":"Math and Science Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1518642"},{"teacherId":10403650,"projectId":10017468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of the 3D printer and the collection of filaments. My 5th-grade Gifted and Talented students were absolutely thrilled when the boxes arrived, and we are already hard at work bringing their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we focus on empowering students to be creators rather than just consumers of technology. This equipment provides them with a tangible way to test their engineering skills and iterate on their designs. Seeing a digital concept they built from scratch transform into a physical object is a powerful experience that builds confidence and sparks a deeper interest in STEM.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts these young innovators by providing the high-quality tools they need to dream big. 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