{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McCoy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8670164,"projectId":10420205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! These supplies and materials have helped me create fun, engaging, and hands-on learning activities for my students.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources makes it easier to prepare classroom projects, create learning materials, and make our classroom a welcoming and exciting place for my students. They help me provide activities that encourage creativity, participation, and learning every day.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and support. These materials help make our classroom a better place for my students to learn, grow, and enjoy their kindergarten experience. Thank you for being part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1787618289131,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-bright-and-engaging-kindergar/10420205/","projectTitle":"Creating a Bright and Engaging Kindergarten Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foelker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670164_orig.jpg?crop=847,847,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787521582026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670164"},{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":10297331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness and support help us provide special prizes and yummy snacks for our students.\r\nThese little rewards bring so much excitement and joy to our classroom and help encourage our students to work hard, make good choices, and celebrate their accomplishments. Your generosity helps make our classroom a fun, positive, and rewarding place to learn.\r\nWe are so grateful for community members like you who care about our students and want to see them succeed. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1784651468495,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-prizes/10297331/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":8803916,"projectId":10411122,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived with our new paint, canvas, and paintbrushes, my kindergarten students were absolutely thrilled! They could not wait to open the packages and start creating.\r\nAlready, these resources have completely transformed our classroom. When a five-year-old holds a paintbrush, they are not just making marks on paper; they are learning to problem-solve, express complex emotions, and think outside the box. These tools have given my young learners the freedom to experiment without fear of failure, transforming their abstract thoughts into tangible creations on real canvas.\r\nLong after the paint dries, my kindergarteners will treasure their masterpieces as proud symbols of their own unique voices and achievements. By fueling their creative freedom, your donation has built the confidence, critical thinking, and innovation skills they will use for the rest of their lives.\r\nThank you so much for believing in our classroom and investing in these kids.","fullyFundedDate":1785169066103,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-canvases/10411122/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Canvases!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Archuleta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8803916_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690241557566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8803916"},{"teacherId":9427480,"projectId":10242454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The donor gifts have been a wonderful way to encourage students for their hard work in reading and math. Students are excited to earn prizes, and it has helped motivate them to keep working toward their goals and celebrating their progress.\r\n\r\nThe organizational materials are helping students keep their own files, where they can pick up work, organize completed assignments, and prepare papers to take home. These files also help us keep track of work toward individual IEP goals. The additional supplies give students materials to practice important reading, math, and academic skills. 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These resources help make our classroom a fun and positive place where students can learn and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide these opportunities for my students. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785296165310,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-success-with-books-and/10329213/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Success With Books and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foelker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8670164_orig.jpg?crop=847,847,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787521582026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8670164"},{"teacherId":9573520,"projectId":10178419,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations to our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness and support have helped us provide items that promote comfort, emotional regulation, and a positive learning environment for our students.\r\nThese resources will help our little learners feel safe, calm, and supported throughout the school day. By helping us meet their individual needs, you are making a meaningful difference in their ability to manage big feelings, build self-regulation skills, and be ready to learn.\r\nIt takes a community to help children grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778261781193,"projectUrl":"project/regulation-and-comfort/10178419/","projectTitle":"Regulation and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9573520"},{"teacherId":9069624,"projectId":10372150,"letterContent":"The donation has had a meaningful impact on my classroom and my students. It has provided resources that I may not have been able to purchase on my own and has given my students additional opportunities to learn, explore, and stay engaged. Having these materials available has helped create a more welcoming and supportive learning environment where students can participate in hands-on activities and have the tools they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the donation has directly benefited my students. It has allowed me to provide more engaging learning experiences, meet different learning needs, and make our classroom a place where students are excited to learn. I am very grateful for the generosity and support because it truly makes a difference in our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1785296165445,"projectUrl":"project/kickstarting-success-back-to-school-sup/10372150/","projectTitle":"Kickstarting Success: Back-to-School Supplies for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lengal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069624_orig.jpg?crop=993,993,x542,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686185402991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069624"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10516300,"letterContent":"The new dry erase markers have quickly become an important part of our first-grade classroom. My students use them every day during math, reading, writing, and phonics lessons. One of their favorite activities is practicing skills on their individual whiteboards because they can write, solve a problem, show their thinking, and easily erase and try again. When the markers arrived, my students were so excited to have new supplies that were bright, fresh, and easy to use. Their excitement made our learning activities even more engaging!\r\n\r\nThese markers have allowed me to provide students with more opportunities for hands-on practice and immediate feedback. Instead of worrying about using too much paper, students can practice a skill multiple times and make corrections as they learn. Our next steps are to continue using the whiteboards during small-group instruction and independent practice, especially as we work on building strong foundational reading, writing, and math skills. These simple materials have made a meaningful difference in helping my students participate actively and confidently in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1787618292752,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write/10516300/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10479590,"letterContent":"The new resources from this project have already made our first-grade classroom a more welcoming, comfortable, and engaging place to learn. The Himalayan salt lamps have helped create a warm and calming environment where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn, especially during quiet work, reading, and small-group activities. The rainbow window privacy film has also added a beautiful, colorful touch to our classroom while helping create a more inviting space for students. My first graders were so excited to see the new materials and loved watching the light shine through the colorful window film!\r\n\r\nThe wired computer mice have been especially helpful during our technology-based learning. My students use them to navigate learning programs, practice academic skills, and complete classroom activities on the computer. Individual mice make it easier for young learners to practice important technology skills while staying focused on their academic work. Seeing students become more independent as they learn to use the technology has been a wonderful moment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping me create a classroom where my students feel excited, comfortable, and ready to learn. As we continue through the school year, we will keep using these resources to support reading, math, technology, and independent learning. I am so grateful to our donors for investing in my first graders and helping make our classroom a place where students can learn, grow, and feel proud of what they accomplish each day.","fullyFundedDate":1787427244126,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-ready-for-learning-growing/10479590/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Ready for Learning & Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10404365,"letterContent":"These new headphones are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom! My students use them for Amira, our reading assessment and practice program, which listens to students read aloud and provides individualized feedback. Having headphones with built-in microphones allows students to work independently, hear directions clearly, and focus on their own reading without being distracted by the sounds around them. This is especially important because Amira is part of our required state literacy assessment.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to have their own headphones to use. They love putting them on and getting started independently, and I have noticed how much more focused and confident they are when using the technology. For some students, being able to quietly practice and hear their own reading without classroom distractions has made a big difference. What may seem like a simple pair of headphones has become an important tool that helps my students feel prepared, independent, and successful as they continue growing as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students access to a resource that they can use every day. Your generosity is helping remove a barrier to learning and giving each child the opportunity to participate fully, build confidence, and develop the strong reading skills they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1785451306956,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-learning/10404365/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10436776,"letterContent":"Our new Expo dry erase markers have already made a wonderful difference in our first-grade classroom! My students use them every day during math and reading lessons to practice writing, solving problems, and showing their thinking on dry erase boards. They were so excited to see the new markers and couldn't wait to start using them. Having fresh, colorful markers has made our learning activities more engaging and hands-on.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students confidently work through a problem on their boards, erase their mistakes, and try again without being afraid of getting something wrong. These markers allow students to actively participate and give me an immediate look at what they understand. As we continue through the school year, my students will use these resources during small-group instruction, math practice, phonics activities, and many other lessons. Thank you for helping make learning more exciting and interactive for my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1787092339638,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-with-classroom-essential/10436776/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong with Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Root","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4457396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538773655073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-root"},{"teacherId":4457396,"projectId":10404412,"letterContent":"These snacks and treats have already made a sweet difference in our classroom! My first graders have been so excited to see the variety of snacks and treats available, and they love knowing that their hard work and positive choices can be celebrated in a special way.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks to help keep students energized and focused throughout the school day, especially during busy days when little learners need an extra boost. The treats also give us opportunities to celebrate kindness, perseverance, academic growth, and classroom accomplishments. One of my favorite moments is seeing a student's face light up when they are recognized for trying their best or showing kindness to a classmate.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will help us build a positive classroom community where students encourage one another, celebrate their successes, and stay motivated to keep learning. 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