{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9338759,"projectId":9121316,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to use a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to bring new resources and learning materials into my classroom. These tools have made a big difference in how my students engage with lessons, giving them hands-on activities, interactive games, and leveled resources that meet each child's unique needs. Because of this, students are more excited to participate, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have been especially exciting for my students because they allow learning to be more fun and interactive. Whether it's a math game that helps them practice problem-solving, reading activities that make stories come alive, or sight word resources that help build confidence, each tool has helped students stay focused and motivated throughout the day. They love exploring these new activities, and it's amazing to see their excitement for learning grow.\r\n\r\nSome students, especially those who usually struggle with staying engaged or need extra support, have really thrived with these resources. They are more confident in their abilities, willing to take risks, and eager to share their work with the class. Your donation has helped me create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to succeed, and it has had an immediate, positive impact on their learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1746698782998,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-learners-with-engaging-r/9121316/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Learners with Engaging Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338759_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753547633664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyndseycannon"},{"teacherId":8045012,"projectId":9486308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating our big books to our first grade classroom! My student love going to the library and grabbing the big books! They love to look at all the images of animals, plants, insects, flowers and mammals. They sit on their happy face cushions and explore the pages together. It is a great way for them to explore books and create good reading habits in 1st grade. \r\nI have definitely put them to good use, and they are a great addition to my library. Thank you for thinking of our classroom and of me. Theses books are perfect and I truly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755688801720,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-library-of-wonder/9486308/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Library of Wonder!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karapelou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045012_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637634917158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045012"},{"teacherId":8642221,"projectId":9266055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for building my students' letter foundation with the help of these alphabet teaching tubs. Many of my students have been able to master their Spanish letter sounds. As we all know mastering letter sounds is the foundation for being able to blend sounds together in order to read. My students love using these tubs during small groups. They get to have visual representations for each letter sound while also having the opportunity to build their spanish vocabulary. They love identifying the different objects and sorting them into the correct tubs. For my students that have already mastered their letter sounds, I have them pick out objects and try to sound out the word in order to spell it. The next step is to write sentences using the objects. I love how the tubs are so easy to organize and use. Thank you once again for bringing joy, engagement, and learning into my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785932703,"projectUrl":"project/building-letter-foundation/9266055/","projectTitle":"Building Letter Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642221_orig.jpg?crop=2447,2447,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661198822460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642221"},{"teacherId":9376782,"projectId":9219059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and giving them a great start to the summer! They were so very excited to see all of these items on their desks in those last few days of school. Many of them don't have chalk or bubbles at home and they were so excited to be able to play with them as soon as they went home! They also couldn't wait to put on their sunglasses and eat their snacks! Their parents loved the multiplication flash cards that they could use to practice all summer! These items are very simple yet they brought so much joy to my students. It was a great kick off to their summer vacation.","fullyFundedDate":1746785246680,"projectUrl":"project/summer-learning-and-fun/9219059/","projectTitle":"Summer Learning and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9376782_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700579313900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376782"},{"teacherId":9397014,"projectId":9128517,"letterContent":"Thank very much for your support with this project. I am currently using the new resources and materials with my third grade \"Lunch Bunch\" groups. The students were so excited to make their own glitter calming sensory bottles and were amazed at how they turned out. They loved watching the cool and unique patterns of the glitter swirling and settling after shaking. Prior to making the the calming bottles, we read and discussed the book entitled \"The Calm Down Jar\" by Jennifer Jones which was the perfect prerequisite. Students got to take their calming sensory bottles home to share with their families and to continue practicing \"Keeping Calm at FES\"!","fullyFundedDate":1746787380351,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-calm-at-fes/9128517/","projectTitle":"Keeping Calm at FES","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gentry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397014"},{"teacherId":9029153,"projectId":9316373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of glue sticks to our classroom! When we announced the new box of supplies, the students' eyes lit up. This wasn't just another box of supplies; it was an invitation to create, explore, and get hands-on with our learning.\r\nMy students were able to create vibrant paper collages, confidently piecing together construction paper with their own glue sticks. They didn't have to wait or worry about running out, which helped keep their creative energy flowing. In our literacy centers, the glue sticks were essential for making letter-sound collages, where students used magazine clippings to find and paste images with specific sounds. The supplies helped turn an abstract concept into a fun, interactive project.\r\nYour gift has made a big difference in our daily activities by ensuring that every student has the tools they need to participate fully. It is a powerful lesson for them to see how people in the community care about their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746698781426,"projectUrl":"project/glue-sticks-for-academic-activities/9316373/","projectTitle":"Glue sticks for academic activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rankin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9029153"},{"teacherId":9927109,"projectId":9120638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating STEM materials to our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity brings excitement and joy to our learning each day. With these hands-on tools, my students are able to build, explore, and problem-solve in ways that spark their curiosity and creativity. You've given them the chance to see themselves as little scientists, engineers, and inventors—and that confidence will stay with them far beyond kindergarten. We are truly grateful for the opportunities your support has made possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785660432,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-their-learning-fun/9120638/","projectTitle":"Let's make their learning fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739976204205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927109"},{"teacherId":9338759,"projectId":9063331,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is cleaner, calmer, and better prepared for learning each day! The cleaning supplies have helped me maintain a safe, tidy space where students feel comfortable and cared for. The snacks have made a huge difference, helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have supported our classroom in such a meaningful way. Whether it's wiping down tables after a hands-on activity or offering a quick snack to help a student stay on task, your donation has helped us meet daily needs with ease.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is running more smoothly, and my students are better equipped to learn, grow, and succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1745601465829,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-minds-happy-hearts-snacks-s/9063331/","projectTitle":"\"Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts: Snacks & Supplies for Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338759_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753547633664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyndseycannon"},{"teacherId":8642221,"projectId":9116951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing more color and engaging resources into our dual language classroom. This ink was a much needed resource. I was able to create eye catching anchor charts with my students that focused on important areas such as the recycling, story elements, 2D shapes, coins, opinion writing, and more. I can't wait to continue to make even more anchor charts. \r\n\r\nWe were also able to print engaging phonics centers. Small groups and centers are my students' favorite time of day. Seeing how much they enjoyed our new activities was a great thing to see. We will continue to use the ink to print out colorful and meaningful resources. Once again thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744999097315,"projectUrl":"project/more-ink-please/9116951/","projectTitle":"More Ink Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642221_orig.jpg?crop=2447,2447,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661198822460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642221"},{"teacherId":8642221,"projectId":9164997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the books and resources my students needed! When we first started our nonfiction unit, my students loved learning about different animals. Unfortunately we did not have many spanish books available but now we do! Each and every student was able to read their own book about the animal of their choosing. They were then able to write about their animal using their own book whether it be reading new facts and looking at real life photographs. My students not only enjoyed this but were able to learn a lot!\r\n\r\nThe mini anchor paper also comes in handy. We are constantly making anchor charts for all subjects including math, science, and reading. The paper is the perfect size and can easily be posted around the classroom for students to reference through the day. Thank you once again for beginning even more joy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742931213760,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-books-are-teachers-too/9164997/","projectTitle":"Non-Fiction Books Are Teachers Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642221_orig.jpg?crop=2447,2447,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661198822460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642221"},{"teacherId":8642221,"projectId":8892868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding even more books to our spanish classroom library. These books came just in time for to begin our reading and writing unit about fiction. This has to be by far my students' favorite unit as they get to explore different characters and worlds. Reading these engaging fictional books motivate my students to use their imagination in their own writing. \r\n\r\nThe teachers pay teachers gift card continues to provide wonderful writing crafts and center activities for my students to enjoy. We were able to create different bulletin board displays showcasing our different projects. Above all I was able to find fun writing crafts that perfectly align with our books. My students loved them. I look forward to continue finding different activities for my students. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1739997392696,"projectUrl":"project/say-s-to-spanish-books-and-activities/8892868/","projectTitle":"Say Sí to Spanish Books and Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642221_orig.jpg?crop=2447,2447,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661198822460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642221"},{"teacherId":8045012,"projectId":9081014,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! These resources will help me teach, engage, and create curriculum for my bilingual learners. I will use the TPT gift card to purchase math crafts , center activities such file folder games, and activities in English and Spanish to go along with our Read Aloud. The ink will help illuminate everything and will help create beautiful content for my students. Thank you for supporting New Jersey Teachers and students. 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