{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leeds Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9837789,"projectId":9355385,"letterContent":"With your support, I have been able to provide help to students who desperately need it. \r\n As a whole, students' performance in reading has been falling short of expectations. This forces teachers like me to find new strategies to address the deficit in reading. One of such, is getting an audio version of readings that are not included in our district reading program. The speaker you have provided allows me to bring this into fruition. \r\n It is refreshing and relieving to know that teachers like me are not fighting alone to better our students' learning. There are people who care and who want to get involved. Thank you for doing your part and much more!","fullyFundedDate":1750091660472,"projectUrl":"project/reading-support/9355385/","projectTitle":"Reading Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9837789_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731868376494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9837789"},{"teacherId":2349311,"projectId":9546430,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students and families have already benefited from the resources you provided. The snacks are helping ensure that students in need have nutritious options at home, and the signs make it easy for families and community members to find our monthly food distribution events. Families have expressed appreciation for the clear signage, and students are excited to know that their families can easily access these resources.\r\n\r\nThe monthly distributions throughout the school year will ensure all families have access to nutritious food and support from our school community. Your contributions make this possible and have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758829420650,"projectUrl":"project/food-family-and-community-monthly-sup/9546430/","projectTitle":"Food, Family, and Community: Monthly Support at Leeds Avenue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2349311_orig.jpg?crop=780,780,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629673119204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgras"},{"teacherId":9837789,"projectId":9341018,"letterContent":"You have done it again, and I am very grateful. Funding my project lends a much-needed hand to students who otherwise would go without. Thank you so much!\r\n The printer we have received has had immediate impact and is used every single day. The option of color captures students' attention and allows them to visualize much better that with black and white copies. In addition, having the option to print immediately allows me to pivot at any time and adapt to any situation in the classroom. For example, when we did not have enough copies of a workbook, I could copy pages for the students immediately!\r\n I have reached out for help on behalf of my students, and I have been answered by you in the most generous way. Thank you, my students and I are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1749217673158,"projectUrl":"project/whats-missing-in-our-classroom/9341018/","projectTitle":"What's Missing in our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9837789_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731868376494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9837789"},{"teacherId":5263489,"projectId":9486133,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity and kindness in supporting our classroom. As a teacher, I strive every day to create a space where students feel safe, inspired, and excited to learn. With your help, we are able to keep our classroom the vibrant, creative, and family-like environment our kiddos deserve.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our students now have access to the essential supplies for a second year in a row!! These include things like paper, pencils, glue sticks, laminating sheets, ink, and more. All of these items make learning possible. These materials may seem simple, but they play a huge role in our daily routines. They keep writing journals filled, artwork colorful, math centers stocked, and projects alive with creativity and teamwork. They also help me create hands-on centers that can be used again and again. This ensures that every child has meaningful opportunities to learn in whole groups, small groups, and independently. I truly believe the students learn better when they are working together and in centers.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows my students that they are supported by a community that believes in their growth and potential. They are learning responsibility and collaboration at the same time as the skills and content. The best part is... we all know that people like you guys are cheering us on with all of your support. Thank you ALL new and previous donors. If you know me... I am crying happy tears at the moment. \r\n\r\nI personally am beyond grateful for your support. You've helped turn our classroom into more than just a place to learn. You've helped us strengthen our classroom family. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a lasting difference in the lives of my students, and for that, I sincerely thank you. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1755734402394,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-students-thrive-with-essenti/9486133/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Students Thrive with Essential School Supplies #2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaPorte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263489_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612660066878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263489"},{"teacherId":5263489,"projectId":9385156,"letterContent":"I had posted a thank you and photos but unfortunately it says it did not, so I wanted to make sure to do it again. If the other one shows up, I hope it warms your heart even more, for how much you continue to help myself and the students. We're so grateful for your kindness, you've TRULY have made a big difference! Not only did it help my students from the 24-25 school year but also the 25-26 students as well! 💛\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for your generosity and kindness in supporting our classroom. As a teacher, my goal is to create a vibrant, engaging, and welcoming environment where every child feels excited to learn and confident in their abilities. Thanks to your donations, we now have the essential supplies including paper, pencils, crayons, markers, and more, that make this possible every single day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but to my students, they are powerful tools for creativity, communication, and growth. They allow children to fully participate in writing, drawing, and hands-on projects that build not only academic skills, but also confidence, imagination, and collaboration\r\n\r\nWithout your support, it would have been difficult to provide these materials for every student due to budget constraints. Your contributions have lifted that burden and ensured that each child in our classroom has what they need to thrive. Most importantly, your kindness sends a message to my students that there are people who believe in them, their potential, and the value of their education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support and for being such an important part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1751062326528,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-students-thrive-with-essenti/9385156/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Students Thrive with Essential School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaPorte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263489_orig.jpg?crop=353,353,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612660066878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263489"},{"teacherId":9839291,"projectId":9120810,"letterContent":"your donation to my classroom project helped my students have the resources they needed to start and complete an outdoor garden. \r\n\r\nThis garden brought joy and a sense of community for my students and their families. Students also got to witness up close pollinators and the pollination process. \r\n\r\nThe students were overcome with emotion upon seeing their materials for the first time. This Fall, we have harvested the vegetables planted using the donated gardening tools. We are even enjoying eating some of the planted veggies!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a teacher and her student happy!","fullyFundedDate":1742947211908,"projectUrl":"project/the-cream-of-the-crop-gardeners/9120810/","projectTitle":"The Cream of the Crop Gardeners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839291"},{"teacherId":4548568,"projectId":9406025,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of leather rocking chairs. Your kindness and support have brought comfort and joy into our learning space in a way that words can hardly capture.\r\n\r\nThese beautiful chairs have already made a meaningful difference. They provide our students with a cozy, calming place to read, reflect, or reset during the day. The gentle motion of the rocking chairs helps many children self-regulate and stay focused, especially those who benefit from sensory support or quiet time away from the bustle of the classroom. For others, the chairs have quickly become a favorite reading nook—helping to foster a love of books and a sense of ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students: that there are people out there who believe in their growth, comfort, and success. That kind of support is immeasurable.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You've made our classroom a more welcoming, nurturing space—and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750682576662,"projectUrl":"project/the-scholarly-sway-rocking-our-way-to-l/9406025/","projectTitle":"The Scholarly Sway: Rocking Our Way To Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher LaSure-Owens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4548568_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759188130500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4548568"},{"teacherId":7516879,"projectId":9155679,"letterContent":"I cannot Thank You enough for making our classroom wish come true. The students work hard each and every day. We use pencil, paper, dry-erase markers, and centers (what the laminating sheets are for), every day. The rolling cart is for organizing our daily supplies to have easy access for the students. The chair slides are to help make it easier for the students to slide their chairs around. Also, each student received a pencil box with their everyday supplies on their desk to help them stay organized and always be prepared. With theses supplies you made OUR classroom able to learn and thrive without stress! Thank you is not enough for helping future leaders get the experience to succeed in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1746723993312,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-papers-and-erasers-oh-yes/9155679/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Papers, and Erasers, Oh Yes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516879_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x228,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705642449925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516879"},{"teacherId":6139216,"projectId":9043564,"letterContent":"I can not express the joy and excitement that the chairs and dry erase items have brought to our classroom. The students love sitting in the chairs and reading, working on the carpet or just relaxing and talking during their free time. Students are able to earn credits to sit in the chairs during instruction time. I have to admit that I also love sitting in the chairs. They are extremely comfortable and their ability to rock adds the perfect touch. The students are having a great time using all the items and they couldn't be happier. Thank you again from Mr. Benson's Class and thank you for your giving and generosity.\r\n\r\nTo have a place for the students to be able to just relax and read was always a goal of mine. I used to have a couch in the classroom but because of a leak in the ceiling it ended up getting ruined and had to be thrown away. I was so thankful when this project was funded because now students can once again have a relaxing place to sit that is super comfortable. It really helped to complete my classroom this year and the students love to tell other classes about our chairs.","fullyFundedDate":1746787400343,"projectUrl":"project/the-scholarly-sway-rocking-our-way-to-l/9043564/","projectTitle":"The Scholarly Sway. Rocking Our Way to Learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6139216_orig.jpg?crop=2963,2963,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731512376777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6139216"},{"teacherId":7516879,"projectId":9208634,"letterContent":"I cannot Thank You enough for making our classroom wish come true. With the generous donations my students are able to be warm and have their bellies full. There are no more growling stomachs distracting them from getting their education, they are able to stay focused and happy. The extra uniform are very helpful for those families that need extra assistance. Of course tissues and wipes are always needed to keep the germs away and our classroom clean. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to fuel the students bellies and provide them an opportunity to learn in a stress-free environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746785361651,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-warm-and-cozy-learners-par/9208634/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Warm and Cozy Learners Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516879_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x228,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705642449925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516879"},{"teacherId":2349311,"projectId":9425834,"letterContent":"The From Chaos to Code project has made a clear difference in my STEM classroom at Leeds Avenue School. Before this grant, keeping materials and devices organized was a challenge, which often slowed down lessons and took away from valuable learning time. Now, with the organizational bins, rolling cart, and power strips, our classroom robots have a central home for storage and charging. Students know exactly where to find what they need, and everything is ready to go for hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe stylus pens have given students more control and accuracy when working on coding and digital art projects. I've noticed that they take more pride in their work because they can create with precision. The colored paper and glue sticks may seem simple, but they've helped keep our labeling system clear and consistent, which supports students in developing responsibility for the space.\r\n\r\nOverall, these tools have transformed our classroom environment. Instead of spending time searching for materials or troubleshooting setup issues, students can dive right into exploring, coding, and creating. Our STEM space is now more functional, inspiring, and student-friendly, and it has elevated the quality of hands-on learning experiences for every grade level.","fullyFundedDate":1754366791114,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-code-getting-our-stem-too/9425834/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Code: Getting Our STEM Tools in Line","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2349311_orig.jpg?crop=780,780,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629673119204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgras"},{"teacherId":1900804,"projectId":9365505,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom project. Your kindness help me create a more welcoming space for my class.\r\n\r\nA classroom rug creates a comfortable environment which is so important to my fourth graders. We have whole group lessons on our rug daily. Students also have the opportunity to work independently on the rug. 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