{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Califon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":449828,"projectId":10639964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for supporting our classroom! The dry-erase pocket boards and wobble seats are helping make learning more engaging and comfortable for my second-grade students. We use the dry-erase pocket boards during math, Fundations, and literacy lessons, allowing students to practice skills, solve problems, and show their thinking in a fun, hands-on way. These boards also allow students to practice multiple times, make corrections, and build confidence as learners.\r\n\r\nThe wobble seats provide students with flexible seating options that help them stay comfortable and engaged during classroom activities. Students were excited to see these new materials and especially enjoyed having more opportunities to move, participate, and learn in ways that work best for them. It is wonderful to see students eagerly participating in lessons and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will use these resources during our daily reading, writing, spelling, and math lessons. Whether students are practicing new phonics skills, working through math problems, or developing their writing, these materials help create a classroom environment that supports different learning needs and encourages active participation. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can feel supported, confident, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1792333304185,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning-engaging-minds/10639964/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning, Engaging Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp449828_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760817441109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/449828"},{"teacherId":449828,"projectId":10639753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for supporting our classroom! The new dry-erase paddle boards, large clock, and calendar are helping make learning more interactive, engaging, and meaningful for my second-grade students. Students love using their paddle boards to solve math problems, practice spelling and Fundations skills, and share their thinking during whole-group lessons. The boards allow every student to participate and show what they know in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThe large clock and calendar are also valuable tools that we use daily during our morning routines. Students are building their understanding of telling time, identifying dates, recognizing patterns, and understanding the days, weeks, and months of the year. These resources provide meaningful opportunities to practice important skills while making connections to everyday life.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to use the new materials and especially enjoy having their own paddle boards to write on and hold up to share their answers. These resources encourage participation, build confidence, and help create a classroom where every student has a voice.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these materials during our math, literacy, and morning meeting lessons. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where learning is active, engaging, and fun! Your generosity makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1792078959828,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-visual-fun/10639753/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Visual & Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp449828_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760817441109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/449828"},{"teacherId":4961354,"projectId":10709957,"letterContent":"Dear Tepper Foundation,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for providing our students with super safe foam balls! Your generosity has made a tremendous difference in our Physical Education classes, giving our students more opportunities to be active, work together, and enjoy a variety of games in a safer environment. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and help make learning through movement even more exciting.\r\n\r\nThe kids are having an absolute blast playing games like King's Court, 3-Ball, The Battle of Whoville, and many other fun activities! The new balls have brought so much energy, laughter, and enthusiasm to our gym. Students are developing their throwing, catching, dodging, teamwork, and communication skills while enjoying friendly competition and building confidence. It is wonderful to see so many smiles and to watch students of different skill levels participate, challenge themselves, and cheer each other on.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create memorable experiences for our students that go far beyond the games themselves. These balls encourage participation, cooperation, sportsmanship, and a genuine love of physical activity. Thank you again to the Tepper Foundation for caring about our school community and making such a positive impact on our students. Your generosity is helping us create a fun, inclusive, and active environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1792415596303,"projectUrl":"project/super-safe-favorites/10709957/","projectTitle":"Super Safe Favorites","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bruton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4961354_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519421844029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4961354"},{"teacherId":449828,"projectId":10648936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of social-emotional learning (SEL) books for our classroom! These books have made a meaningful impact on my students by helping them understand their emotions, develop empathy, build friendships, and learn positive ways to handle challenges.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is about so much more than learning to read words on a page. Through read-alouds, class discussions, partner conversations, and written reflections, students connect the stories to their own lives and experiences. The SEL books provide opportunities to talk about kindness, perseverance, self-confidence, respect, and problem-solving in ways that are meaningful and relatable to second graders.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing students recognize themselves in the characters and make connections to situations they have experienced with friends, classmates, and family members. These stories help students understand that everyone experiences different feelings and that we can all learn ways to manage our emotions and treat others with kindness.\r\n\r\nYour donations have helped create a classroom where students feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow both academically and socially. Thank you for investing in our students and providing books that will continue to inspire important conversations and lifelong skills!","fullyFundedDate":1790782105253,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-build-a-classroom-where/10648936/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Build a Classroom Where Everyone Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp449828_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760817441109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/449828"},{"teacherId":449828,"projectId":10156248,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity and support. Your donation of soccer balls, cones, and training equipment means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have the tools they need to improve their skills, build confidence, and grow together. These resources will help create opportunities for students to learn, compete, and make memories that will stay with them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is about so much more than equipment—it is an investment in a group of young students who are learning the importance of teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and commitment. Knowing that there are people who believe in their potential and are willing to support their journey is truly inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1778255210004,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-teamwork-and-fitness-with-ne/10156248/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off Teamwork and Fitness with New Soccer Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMarco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp449828_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760817441109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/449828"},{"teacherId":449828,"projectId":9807129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sensory Path and Positive Reinforcement project. Your generosity has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students and our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new sensory path daily as a proactive tool to help students regulate their bodies and minds. Students use the path during transitions, brain breaks, and when they need a moment to reset before returning to learning. One particularly special moment occurred when a student who typically struggles with focus independently chose to use the sensory path, returned to the classroom calm and centered, and successfully completed their work. Moments like these remind us how powerful the right tools can be.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the sensory path materials and reinforcement items, their excitement was contagious. They were eager to try each movement and proud to follow the steps correctly. Many students shared that the sensory path helps them \"feel ready to learn\" and \"calm their bodies.\" The positive reinforcement materials have also boosted motivation and confidence, encouraging students to make positive choices and celebrate their successes.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are now building on these skills by helping students recognize when they need sensory input and make responsible choices independently. As we continue our current classroom lessons, students are practicing self-regulation, goal-setting, and perseverance; skills that extend far beyond the classroom. The sensory path and reinforcement system have become an essential part of our daily routine and a foundation for social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to this project, you truly became part of our classroom community. Your kindness and generosity have created a more inclusive, supportive, and successful learning environment for every student. 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