{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alice Smith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8120747,"projectId":10025653,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have had opportunities to learn in ways that simply weren't possible before. The flexible seating options have transformed our classroom environment by giving students comfortable spaces where they can focus, collaborate, and do their best thinking. Having choices in where they learn has increased student engagement and ownership, creating a classroom that feels welcoming, inclusive, and designed for every learner.\r\n\r\nThe math manipulatives have made abstract concepts come alive. Students are building deeper mathematical understanding by using hands-on tools to explore, problem-solve, and explain their thinking with confidence. Our new chapter books have also sparked a love of reading, giving students access to engaging stories that encourage meaningful discussions, strengthen comprehension, and help them see themselves as lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness has provided more than classroom supplies—it has created opportunities for curiosity, confidence, and growth every single day. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you have made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768674766072,"projectUrl":"project/reading-math-seating/10025653/","projectTitle":"Reading, Math & Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trotter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8120747_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690413882547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8120747"},{"teacherId":4694884,"projectId":10200368,"letterContent":"A good day of learning truly starts with a good breakfast, and thanks to your generosity, my kindergarten students are now able to begin each morning nourished, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\nThe breakfast trays you provided have made a meaningful difference in our daily routine. Students are able to safely and independently carry their meals, eat together in the classroom, and settle into a calm, structured start to the day. This has helped create a more focused, positive classroom environment where students feel secure and ready to engage.\r\nBeyond meeting a basic need, these trays have also helped my students build independence and responsibility. Even at such a young age, they are learning how to manage their materials, care for their space, and be part of a shared routine.\r\nIn addition, the shapes game folders have become a favorite part of our learning time. My kindergarteners are gaining confidence as they practice identifying and working with shapes in a hands-on, engaging way. These activities are helping strengthen foundational math skills while keeping learning fun and interactive.\r\nYour support has impacted both the hearts and minds of my students, ensuring they are fed, focused, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where students can thrive from the very start of their morning.","fullyFundedDate":1776796854051,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-trays/10200368/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Trays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4694884_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632975754796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4694884"},{"teacherId":4694884,"projectId":10020349,"letterContent":"This project included several books that have been on my classroom wish list for quite some time, along with an 8-book A Little SPOT of Feelings collection that will become an important part of our daily routine. I loved reading these books to my students and having such great conversations with them. \r\n\r\nThe A Little SPOT of Feelings books were used during our morning meetings, when we focus on social-emotional learning, and throughout the school day whenever teachable moments arise. These stories help students identify and express their emotions, develop empathy, build friendships, practice kindness, and strengthen problem-solving skills. By giving children the language to understand their feelings and the feelings of others, these books help create a caring, respectful, and supportive classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe additional read-aloud books will enrich our classroom library, spark meaningful discussions, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for helping provide my Kindergarten students with books that will support both their hearts and their minds. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our classroom and on each young learner who walks through my door.","fullyFundedDate":1768778300889,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-spot-of-feelings-and-magical-ye/10020349/","projectTitle":"A Little Spot of Feelings and Magical Yet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4694884_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632975754796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4694884"},{"teacherId":4694884,"projectId":10210240,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in my students and believing in the power of learning through play. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to explore, collaborate, and develop essential academic and life skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWith these new board games, students will strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork while practicing patience, resilience, and good sportsmanship. These engaging experiences help build confidence and encourage students to support one another as they learn.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic building blocks will spark curiosity and creativity while introducing foundational STEM concepts such as geometry, balance, engineering, and spatial reasoning. As students design, build, and experiment, they will develop persistence, imagination, and a love of discovery.\r\n\r\nThe shelving unit will provide an organized, inviting space where students can easily access and care for these materials. A well-organized classroom encourages independence, responsibility, and smooth transitions, allowing more time for meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have daily opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences that make learning engaging, inclusive, and memorable. Your support is more than a donation—it is an investment in their confidence, creativity, and future success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for making this opportunity possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact that extends far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1777996682258,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-at-play-games-blocks-a/10210240/","projectTitle":"Building Minds at Play: Games, Blocks, and Organized Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4694884_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632975754796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4694884"},{"teacherId":1543056,"projectId":10020969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding out classroom project. Our EL students have enjoyed using our new materials to learn. Their favorites are the sequencing cards and sorting bears. Students love building stories with the cards, and the bears help so much with tactile learning. Both have been used to develop oral language skills for students in kindergarten and first grade. The kindergarteners loved the bears of all different shapes and sizes. They thought they were playing, but they were actually learning! In addition, our new rolling whiteboard gives our team mobility to work in different rooms or the quad when necessary. This helps with direct instruction routines and students have the opportunity to write on it as well. \r\n\r\n We are also excited to use our snack supplies in our end of the year celebration for our students reaching their language proficiency goals. They will be part of a luncheon to celebrate exiting the EL program!","fullyFundedDate":1768711416047,"projectUrl":"project/success-for-our-el-department/10020969/","projectTitle":"Success for our EL Department","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1543056"},{"teacherId":10401307,"projectId":10005392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students have really enjoyed making iReady necklaces to track their achievements. This has encouraged them to perform their very best each and every lesson as they are motivated to earn more beads and complete their necklaces. \r\nThe games and new Fun Friday materials have transformed our Friday fun time at the end of the day. These games have encouraged collaboration, teamwork, and sportsmanship among my students and have made them look forward to this time with each other all week long. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768180437593,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-classroom-furniture-upgra/10005392/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Classroom Furniture Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401307"},{"teacherId":4694884,"projectId":10003896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have headphones, wiggle stools, and whiteboards, all tools that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are helping students stay focused during independent work and technology time, allowing each child to learn at their own pace without distractions. The wiggle stools have been a wonderful addition as well, giving our young learners a healthy way to move while staying engaged and attentive. And the whiteboards have quickly become a favorite, students are excited to practice writing, drawing, and sharing their ideas in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just providing supplies, it's creating a more inclusive, engaging, and comfortable learning environment where every child can thrive. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1768521724155,"projectUrl":"project/helllloooo-can-you-hear-me/10003896/","projectTitle":"Helllloooo--- Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4694884_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632975754796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4694884"},{"teacherId":8106356,"projectId":7992931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with these new resources. These new incentives caught the eye of the students; they were very eager to earn these incentives as well as new learning tools. Seeing their faces light up was a powerful reminder of how much it means to them to know that people within and outside of our community are invested in their learning and success.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to work through a hands-on project where students are collaborating to solve real-world problems. One particularly memorable moment occurred this week when a group of students, who previously struggled to stay engaged during a writing task, became suddenly attempting the task with a much more genuine effort. They spent the entire small group session fully engaged, thanks to you to the materials you provided for us. It has been inspiring to watch them grow as they realize they have the new and engaging learning tools and incentives necessary to bring their learning to the forefront. \r\n\r\n Your support has truly transformed our daily classroom experience, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've opened up for these bright young minds. We hope that there will be new opportunities in the near future.","fullyFundedDate":1699228035159,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-those-who-deserve-it/7992931/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Those Who Deserve It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106356"},{"teacherId":3171834,"projectId":10024308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations. My students are enjoying using the many different math and literacy games. We are working on building our foundational skills with addition and subtraction using a number line and tens frames mats. My students are enjoying the ability to use the dry erase number line to build and solve simple addition and subtraction problems. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived my students were very excited to start using the materials in independent centers as well as in whole group learning. Again, thank you for supporting my students in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773970908693,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-literacy-and-mathem/10024308/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning in Literacy and Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3171834_orig.jpg?crop=1515,1516,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683576841171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3171834"},{"teacherId":7057007,"projectId":10013226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students love to move around and sit in creative spots. This year I noticed that my students have especially loved sitting on the floor! My students and I have been so excited to receive floor cushions that have allowed them to sit or lay on the floor in a comfier way! I also love that I was able to get a cushion cart which has allowed us to have an organized way to put them away at the end of each day! \r\nWe are also so grateful for new art supplies like markers! We love to color and do art and what fun is that without colors!","fullyFundedDate":1768773519022,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-art-refresh/10013226/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Art Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7057007_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578375119533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amanda-peak"},{"teacherId":8072437,"projectId":10001433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom. The books and games have made a huge impact on my students and they have really enjoyed them. \r\n\r\nMost of the picture books have been great with helping my students with science. They have learned all about the planets and our solar system. Some of the picture books were about various careers and they have made my students very excited about their potential future career options! My students have loved reading these books!\r\n\r\nThe chapter books have been fantastic read alouds for our class. This has helped their listening comprehension skills and have made them more interested in reading more challenging books. They also love reading some of them independently! \r\n\r\nThe games have been so much fun during our Fun Friday time. It has been amazing watching them interact with each other, have fun winning and losing, and learning how to read and follow the directions of the games. These are such important skills that they are sometimes overlooked, but these games have really helped with them.","fullyFundedDate":1768673731894,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-games/10001433/","projectTitle":"Books and Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Updike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msupdike"},{"teacherId":9578783,"projectId":9989673,"letterContent":"Receiving support from you all means a great deal to me and my students. We get to enjoy the materials that you contributed towards and we get to learn from them everyday. \r\nDuring our storytime, the students have really engaged well with the \"Don't Let the Pigeon...\" series. The stories are fun, informative, creative and lend themselves well to classroom discussion. The students can interact with the story by answering \"No\" when the pigeon asks for something wild. They also talk amongst themselves about what their favorite part of the story was. \r\n\r\nThe bikes are always very popular outside at recess. The bikes allow our students to practice their balance, gross motor skills, as well as their social skills in asking for a turn. \r\n\r\nContributing cleaning materials such as disinfecting wipes helps us keep our classroom in good shape when there is so much to clean. My students and I appreciate your generosity more than words can say. 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