{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lemmon Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4234551,"projectId":10789601,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a laminator, laminating pouches, clipboards, tally counters, and life skills books. These resources have already made a meaningful impact on student learning and engagement, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' success.\r\n\r\nTechnology, such as our new laminator, is helping students learn by allowing us to create durable, reusable learning materials that can be used year after year. We are able to laminate visual schedules, behavior charts, choice boards, task cards, and life skills activities that support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. The clipboards and tally counters give students additional hands-on opportunities to practice skills while staying actively engaged in lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been using the laminated activities and life skills materials independently. They enjoy working with materials that are interactive, colorful, and built to last. Many students have become excited about tracking behaviors, completing tasks, and participating in activities that help them build real-world skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these new resources. Students who thrive with visual supports and hands-on learning have quickly warmed to the laminated materials and life skills lessons. The reusable activities allow them to practice skills repeatedly without frustration, helping them gain confidence and experience success. We have seen increased participation, improved focus, and greater independence from students who previously struggled to remain engaged.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can continue expanding opportunities for students to develop important life skills, build positive habits, and become more confident learners. Your support is helping create lasting learning experiences that will benefit our students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and providing them with the resources they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1794059912309,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10789601/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4234551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485294833793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wsquared"},{"teacherId":4234551,"projectId":10783939,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Harvest Fest and Winter Fest activities. Because of your donations, our students and families were able to participate in engaging, hands-on activities that brought our school community together and created meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students have been using the donated materials during family engagement events, seasonal celebrations, and interactive activity stations. One of the most memorable moments was watching students proudly participate in games and crafts alongside their family members, building connections and creating positive memories while celebrating with their school community.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to begin participating in the activities. Their enthusiasm was evident as they explored each station, shared experiences with their peers, and looked forward to the special events. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminded us just how impactful these opportunities are for our students.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support family engagement and school-wide events that encourage positive relationships between students, families, and staff. We are also planning additional activities that promote teamwork, communication, and school connectedness, helping students feel engaged and supported throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made these experiences possible. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities that foster joy, connection, and a strong sense of community. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you have made on our school.","fullyFundedDate":1793748690790,"projectUrl":"project/harvest-fest-and-winter-fest-school-nigh/10783939/","projectTitle":"Harvest Fest and Winter Fest School Night Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4234551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485294833793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wsquared"},{"teacherId":9381142,"projectId":10597449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! Your generosity has provided my students with valuable tools and resources that will make a meaningful difference in their daily school experiences. Working with students who have unique learning, behavioral, and emotional needs means finding creative ways to help each child feel successful. These materials give us more opportunities to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful while encouraging positive behaviors.\r\n\r\nThe new resources will be used during behavioral support sessions to help students practice self-regulation, problem-solving, emotional expression, and positive social skills. Having calming materials and small rewards also helps us recognize their efforts, celebrate their progress, and motivate them to keep trying, even when things feel challenging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, believing in their potential, and helping us create an environment where every child has the opportunity to grow, build confidence, and succeed. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788749677975,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-with-disabilities-succe/10597449/","projectTitle":"Helping Students with Disabilities Succeed Through Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9381142"},{"teacherId":2124971,"projectId":10451284,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become even more organized, efficient, and student-focused. The binder dividers, laminating pouches, dry erase markers, and wireless mouse have quickly become part of our daily learning routine. The organized binders allow me to easily access curriculum materials, assessments, and intervention resources, helping lessons flow smoothly and maximizing instructional time. The laminating pouches have allowed me to create durable learning tools that students can use repeatedly during centers, small-group instruction, and independent practice. The dry erase markers have been especially helpful during math lessons, where students use different colors to organize their thinking and show their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited to see new tools that would help them learn. They immediately noticed the colorful dry erase markers and were eager to use them during small-group activities. The students love writing on laminated learning mats and being able to erase and try again. These simple resources have made learning more interactive and engaging while helping students build confidence as they practice new skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation continues to impact our classroom every day. As we move forward with current reading and math units, these resources will help students participate in hands-on activities, targeted interventions, and collaborative learning experiences. The organizational tools allow me to spend less time managing materials and more time working directly with students. Because of your generosity, every minute of learning counts, and my students have access to resources that support their growth and success. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788267466002,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-to-teach-ready-to-learn/10451284/","projectTitle":"Prepared to Teach, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2124971_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448954494676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lmcohen"},{"teacherId":4234551,"projectId":10759589,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Positive Behavior Support program. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to exciting rewards including 3D printed animal toys, animal building blocks, fidget toys, pull-back cars, window art kits, squishies, mini pop keychains, pipe cleaners, and make-a-face sticker kits.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources as incentives to recognize students for demonstrating positive behavior, making good choices, showing kindness, and working hard throughout the school day. One special moment occurred when several students who had been working toward their behavior goals were able to choose a reward from our prize collection. Their pride and excitement were evident, and the recognition motivated them to continue making positive choices.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new rewards, they were thrilled. Many immediately began talking about how they wanted to earn the different prizes and what positive behaviors they could demonstrate to achieve them. The materials have created a sense of excitement and encouragement throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these incentives to strengthen our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. Students are actively working toward behavior goals, earning recognition for responsibility, respect, kindness, perseverance, and teamwork. These rewards help us celebrate student success and encourage positive habits that support both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a positive, supportive learning environment. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our children, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1793643522369,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-pbis/10759589/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade PBIS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4234551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485294833793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wsquared"},{"teacherId":2880557,"projectId":10576286,"letterContent":"Thanks again for supporting our Literacy within Music project. These donations have continued to expand learning opportunities for my students and provide a variety of resources.\r\n\r\nThrough these donations I have been able to utilize newly acquired Ukulele's and Boomwhackers, incorporating these new skills and songs. My students love getting their hands on instruments and have been working together to create classroom performances. They have written groups chants, created rhythms to match their words and are actively engaging in performing their work.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788802691055,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-within-music/10576286/","projectTitle":"Literacy within Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2880557"},{"teacherId":10396594,"projectId":10606158,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share my heartfelt thanks for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, my fifth-grade students now have access to resources that will make our classroom more engaging, organized, comfortable, and academically enriching.\r\n\r\nThe new Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chairs have already become a favorite among students. These flexible seating options allow students to move while they learn, helping them stay focused and engaged during lessons, small-group instruction, and independent work. For many students, having a seating choice that meets their individual learning needs makes a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nThe clothing items, including the long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts, will help us support our cheer team. Having these items readily available helps ensure that every child feels comfortable, confident, and ready to cheer.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the educational games and learning tools you provided. The Chess, Battleship, and Brain Quest 5th Grade Smart Cards are giving students opportunities to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, strategy, and academic skills in fun and meaningful ways. These resources encourage collaboration, perseverance, and higher-level thinking while reinforcing important grade-level concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of every child. Your kindness and support will have a positive impact on our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1789126483910,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-and-team-spirit/10606158/","projectTitle":"Active Minds and Team Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10396594_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777329752781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bailey-class"},{"teacherId":10396594,"projectId":10472218,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students received care packages filled with comforting items during a time when many families were experiencing stress and uncertainty due to the nearby wildfires. These resources provided both comfort and practical support, helping students feel prepared for learning while maintaining a sense of routine. The notebooks and pens will be used regularly for students to jot their thoughts and feelings, while the blankets and plushes have helped create a calm and welcoming environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project has extended well beyond the day the materials arrived. During a time when many families were focused on wildfire-related challenges, these care packages helped ease some of the burden and allowed students to focus on learning and connecting with their peers.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support student growth and social-emotional well-being. We are focusing on building resilience, strengthening our classroom community, and helping students process their experiences through reading, writing, and discussion. Your generosity provided much more than supplies; it gave our students comfort, stability, and support during a difficult time. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786759842235,"projectUrl":"project/a-blanket-a-friend-and-a-little-hope/10472218/","projectTitle":"A Blanket, a Friend, and a Little Hope","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10396594_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777329752781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bailey-class"},{"teacherId":8106572,"projectId":9815342,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our second graders experienced reading in a whole new way. Your support brought engaging phonics games and leveled readers into our classroom—tools that are already transforming how students learn, practice, and fall in love with reading.\r\nPhonics games have turned skill‑building into joyful learning. Students who once hesitated to decode words now eagerly jump into activities that strengthen their letter–sound knowledge, blending, and reading accuracy. These games give them the repetition and confidence they need, all while making learning feel fun and empowering.\r\nLeveled readers have opened the door to meaningful reading experiences for every child. With books that match their individual reading levels, students can practice new phonics skills in real stories—building fluency, stamina, and a genuine sense of accomplishment.\r\nTogether, these resources helped students grow faster, feel more confident, and see themselves as readers. Your donation didn't just provide materials—it created opportunities and supported the foundational skills that will carry them through their entire academic journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a powerful and lasting impact on our classroom. Our students are thriving because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1760550061278,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-phonics-ski/9815342/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers with Phonics Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8106572_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x119,y197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633581488541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106572"},{"teacherId":10025004,"projectId":10314395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating these wonderful classroom supplies to my first graders! The new headphones have made a tremendous difference during our technology-based learning, allowing students to listen, focus, and complete activities without distractions. The headphone adapters have also helped us make the most of the technology available in our classroom. Having reliable headphones for my students has made our learning time smoother and much more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThe chair pockets and electric pencil sharpeners have also been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom organized and ready for learning. Students now have a special place to store their books and supplies, which helps them become more independent and responsible for their materials. The pencil sharpeners have made it much easier for students to keep their pencils ready to go, saving valuable instructional time. Your generosity has helped create a more organized, efficient, and engaging classroom where my first graders can focus on what matters most—learning and growing. Thank you for investing in my students! ❤️📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1784311509005,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-for-success/10314395/","projectTitle":"Equipped for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025004_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780420464367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025004"},{"teacherId":10025004,"projectId":10471379,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my first graders with these wonderful SEL books. Your support came at an especially important time as our community experienced the stress and uncertainty of the Bug Fire and the devastating Hawk Fire.\r\n\r\nThese books have given my students a safe way to talk about big emotions such as fear, worry, sadness, and anger while learning about courage, kindness, and resilience. Our stories have helped children feel understood and reminded them that their feelings are okay.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than books—it has given them comfort, connection, and the tools to navigate difficult emotions. Thank you for helping make our classroom a safe and supportive place for my students. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1786759593925,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-little-hearts-heal/10471379/","projectTitle":"Books That Help Little Hearts Heal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025004_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780420464367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025004"},{"teacherId":10025004,"projectId":10471639,"letterContent":"This project has had such a meaningful impact on my first graders. The comfort bags gave my students something tangible to hold onto during a time when so much around them felt uncertain. Seeing their faces light up when they received their personalized bags, teddy bears, blankets, books, and calming activities was incredibly special. For many of my students, these weren't simply school supplies—they were reminders that they were cared for, thought about, and supported by their teacher and community.\r\n\r\nThe books and activities also gave us a way to talk about difficult feelings in a safe and age-appropriate way. My students were able to read, color, write, use sensory tools, and simply take a quiet moment when they needed one. Having these resources available helped create a calmer classroom environment where children could express their emotions while still feeling like they could be six- and seven-year-olds who were there to learn, laugh, and be together.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, our community was later impacted by the Hawk Fire, which was even more devastating and brought another wave of fear, evacuations, loss, and uncertainty for many of our families. After already experiencing the disruption caused by the Bug Fire, this second fire was especially difficult for my young students. The comfort materials became even more meaningful. My classroom became a place where my students could come together, feel safe, and know that someone was there to listen and care for them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project helped remind my students that they are not alone. Their personalized bags gave them something that was theirs to keep and take home—a small piece of comfort during an incredibly difficult time. I am so grateful to every donor who helped make that possible. 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