{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"C Grant Grimshaw School","outOfStateSupporters":66.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":968806,"projectId":10042117,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for helping bring these wonderful reading resources into our classroom. Because of your support, my students have had access to books and magazines that have sparked curiosity, laughter, meaningful discussions, and a genuine excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nThe new texts have provided opportunities for students to strengthen essential literacy skills in authentic and engaging ways. Third graders have been immersed in the hysterical antics of Mercy Watson, a toast-loving pig whose adventures include everything from midnight escapades to attempts at driving the family car. The humor, colorful characters, and fast-paced plots have made these books an instant favorite. As students laugh their way through Mercy's adventures, they are also practicing important skills such as decoding, reading fluency, predicting, retelling, and identifying story elements. Several students who are often hesitant to pick up a book have eagerly asked for the next Mercy Watson story, demonstrating growing confidence and enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nSixth graders have thoroughly enjoyed reading *Growing Home*, the Barnes & Noble Children's Book of the Year, and following the journey of Toasty and Ivy, two unlikely friends who discover the meaning of belonging, courage, and family. The novel has inspired thoughtful conversations as students analyze characters, draw inferences, make predictions, and support their thinking with evidence from the text. Many students have connected personally with the themes of friendship and perseverance, and it has been rewarding to watch them eagerly discuss plot twists and character decisions. In addition, the sample Scholastic News magazines that have been sent to us helped students strengthen nonfiction reading skills while exploring current events and scientific topics that connect reading to the world around them. We are super excited to keep receiving new editions each month beginning in the fall. \r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been seeing students view themselves as readers. Whether they are laughing at Mercy Watson's latest adventure, eagerly turning the pages of Growing Home, or sharing an interesting fact they discovered in a magazine article, they are building confidence, strengthening literacy skills, and developing a love of reading. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create meaningful learning experiences that will stay with them long after these books have been read.","fullyFundedDate":1773849590268,"projectUrl":"project/texts-that-spark-curiosity-and-confidenc/10042117/","projectTitle":"Texts that Spark Curiosity and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp968806_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x509,y480&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768838551082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/968806"},{"teacherId":4338482,"projectId":10045444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation. I'm sorry that my letter of appreciation is so late. Many of my students don't have nutritious snack or any snacks when they come to school. In your past, I would go to the dollar store 1-2 times a week to provide snacks. \r\nYour donation came during the middle of the school year when sometimes spirits are a little bit lower from our harsh winters. At first, I was going to try to try to ration the snacks stretch to June by having kids just have snacks only on Fridays. They enjoyed the snack so much that I offered them all week long. They still lasted until this week. Often students would come from other \r\nhome rooms and ask for a snack. They were enjoyed by many.","fullyFundedDate":1769116309658,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-hearts-and-minds/10045444/","projectTitle":"Feeding Hearts and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4338482"},{"teacherId":5635470,"projectId":10229184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students. They were getting worried just before I submitted the project because they knew the inventory was becoming low for their favorite prizes. I let them know that the project was fully funded and they all but waited at the door for it to arrive.\r\n\r\nOnce it arrived, they wanted to see the new inventory right away! They read every positive message on the stars and the bracelets. They checked out all the options to choose from for the food squishies. They were so excited by all the flavor choices on the gum and candy. They immediately started setting goals! \r\n\r\nThey wanted to know exactly which baskets the prizes would be in so they knew how many punches they would need to save. Not only do the prizes help them set goals, but it helps them regulate their behaviors as well because they know they need to do well to earn punches and shop for prizes.\r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me to offer these motivational prizes for my students to help them stay on track with their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777979593449,"projectUrl":"project/punch-card-prizes/10229184/","projectTitle":"Punch Card Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kolbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5635470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533658015291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kolbeck"},{"teacherId":10416174,"projectId":10052634,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose project has had a meaningful impact on students by creating a more supportive and calming classroom environment. When the new materials arrived, students were immediately excited and eager to explore them. The addition of beanbags and soft rugs has transformed part of the room into a relaxing space where students can comfortably sit, read, or take a break. Many students also use these items for deep pressure input, placing them on their bodies to help regulate their sensory needs and feel more grounded throughout the day.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe visual sensory tools have further enhanced the atmosphere by creating a safe, soothing environment that promotes focus and emotional regulation. Along with these supports, access to snacks has helped ensure that students are able to meet their basic needs, allowing them to stay engaged in learning rather than being distracted by hunger. Additionally, the hands-on calming materials have been especially beneficial for students who become overstimulated, providing them with effective strategies to self-regulate and return to learning more quickly.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has not only increased student comfort but has also supported their emotional well-being and ability to learn. Students now have access to tools that help them manage their feelings, stay focused, and feel safe in their classroom environment, leading to a more positive and productive school experience.\r\nMoving forward, the focus will be on continuing to integrate these materials into daily classroom routines and teaching students how to independently use them to support their self-regulation and focus. Staff will monitor how students respond to the tools and make adjustments as needed to better meet individual needs. Additional opportunities may include expanding the variety of sensory supports and incorporating structured lessons on emotional regulation, ensuring students can generalize these skills across settings.","fullyFundedDate":1769353957535,"projectUrl":"project/a-moment-of-calm-in-a-busy-school-day/10052634/","projectTitle":"A Moment of Calm in a Busy School Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alibrandi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416174"},{"teacherId":2563577,"projectId":10042343,"letterContent":"Thank you for the incredible generous donation! your gifts made my classroom so much more welcoming and homey. The students absolutely love the snacks, floor chairs, tent and new lighting. I now have snacks whenever a student comes in and talks about being hungry or not getting breakfast in the morning. My cross stitch club also loved the new threads and frames to put their beautiful projects in. The framed finish projects help to make them proud of their work. I am looking forward to using the tent and faux campfire for my camping unit this spring. The students are going to be so surprised. Your support means so much, we are truly thankful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1768851534192,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-friendly-speech-room/10042343/","projectTitle":"Warm and Friendly Speech Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mucha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2563577"},{"teacherId":2660322,"projectId":10047180,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom project. The new resources you provided have made a tremendous impact on my students' learning environment, creating a space where they feel supported, valued, and cared for.\r\nSince receiving the materials, we have already begun to incorporate them into our daily routines. One particular moment stood out to me: as my students opened the boxes filled with cozy supplies, the joy on their faces was priceless. They exclaimed with delight upon seeing the yoga mats, fidget tools, and colorful stickers. The excitement in the room was palpable as they explored each item, knowing that these resources were meant to help them feel more comfortable and ready to learn. The sight of their smiling faces filled me with hope and reaffirmed how essential it is for students to feel cared for in the classroom.\r\nOur first project utilizing these resources has been centered around emotional regulation and building a supportive classroom community. We introduced \"Calm Corner\" sessions where students can use the yoga balls and mats to practice mindfulness and stretching exercises, allowing them to re-energize during the school day. The fidgets have proven to be invaluable tools for students who need a moment to focus or recenter themselves. They have begun to take ownership of their emotional well-being, supporting one another in the process.\r\nAs we move forward, the next step involves encouraging students to express their emotions and build connections through art. We will be launching a \"Feelings Art\" project where students can create expressions of their emotions using the LEGOs, stickers, and craft supplies. This creative outlet allows them to navigate their feelings and opens up dialogue about emotional awareness in a fun and engaging way. We hope to display their work in the classroom to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among us all.\r\nYour support has truly helped us establish an environment where students feel safe and valued, regardless of the challenges they face outside of school. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us uplift our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769696603485,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-cared-for/10047180/","projectTitle":"Warm and Cared For","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amidon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2660322"},{"teacherId":2555677,"projectId":10045311,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become an even more supportive and welcoming space for my 4th graders. The resources from this project are used daily to make sure students feel comfortable, organized, and ready to focus on learning. Having accessible snacks and comfort supplies has allowed students to stay engaged instead of distracted by basic needs, and our organization tools have helped them take greater ownership of their materials and routines.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new games and classroom resources, they were genuinely excited. They immediately began exploring them during our community-building time, practicing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. One special moment was watching students who don't always work together collaborate during a cooperative game, encouraging one another and celebrating small successes. It was a clear reminder of how much a supportive environment matters.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build on these routines during small-group work and project-based learning activities. Students are applying the collaboration skills they practice during games to academic tasks, including literature circles and math problem-solving groups. Your support has helped lay the foundation for stronger classroom community and deeper learning, and we are so grateful for the role you've played in that growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769108042080,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger-relief-for-our-4/10045311/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care and Hunger relief for our 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prentice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2555677_orig.jpg?crop=1319,1319,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779893618114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2555677"},{"teacherId":2269581,"projectId":9742109,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing diorama boxes and craft supplies for our animal research project. Your generosity made it possible for students to engage in a hands-on, creative learning experience that brought their research to life.\r\n\r\nAs part of this project, students selected an animal of their choice including bison, deer, beluga whales, axolotls, and rattlesnakes and conducted research to learn more about their habitats and characteristics. They practiced taking notes from various sources, organizing their ideas, and editing their informational writing pieces.\r\n\r\nUsing craft materials such as construction paper, paint, clay, and foam, students designed and created clay animals and habitat dioramas that reflected their learning. They had the freedom to make choices about both their animal and the materials they used, which encouraged creativity and ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support in making this meaningful and engaging project possible for our students. You have made a BIG difference in our second grade classroom. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758838144061,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-habitats/9742109/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Habitats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silvestro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2269581_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x475,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604873581944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-silvestro"},{"teacherId":968806,"projectId":10041893,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom in ways that go far beyond supplies. Our \"caring corner\" has quickly become a daily, meaningful part of our routine, a place where students know they can quietly get what they need and return to learning feeling comfortable and cared for. From the very first day the cart was introduced, students were drawn to it with curiosity and excitement. There were lots of wide eyes and whispered \"wow\"s as they noticed the snacks, the cozy items, and even the calming tools. It immediately sent a powerful message: this is a space where your needs matter.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing the impact in small but powerful moments. Just this past week, a student came in wearing oversized sneakers with no socks. When we were able to offer her a fresh pair, her whole demeanor shifted, she stood a little taller, smiled a little brighter, and rejoined the class ready to learn. Before she left, she quietly asked if there might be socks for her older brother, too. Other students stop by for a quick Band-Aid, a snack to help them focus through a long morning, or mittens and hats before heading outside. These moments may seem simple, but they remove barriers that could otherwise disrupt a child's entire day. The calming tools and fidgets have also become a helpful support, allowing students to self-regulate and stay engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, this caring corner will continue to be woven into our classroom community as we focus on building independence, empathy, and readiness to learn. Students are beginning to understand that taking care of themselves helps them be better learners, and they're also becoming more aware of how to support one another. We plan to incorporate conversations around kindness, needs, and community care into our lessons, using this space as a real-life example. Because of your support, our classroom is not just a place for academic growth, it's a place where students feel safe, valued, and ready to thrive. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768840882725,"projectUrl":"project/a-caring-corner-for-growing-minds/10041893/","projectTitle":"A Caring Corner for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp968806_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x509,y480&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768838551082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/968806"},{"teacherId":3710628,"projectId":10043044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our classroom. Students were so thrilled when they saw all the new editions to our classroom! \r\nThe snacks, supplies and board games created a welcoming environment students have enjoyed this school year.\r\nI will never forget the moment when a student who happened to be learning the English language learned how to play Scrabble with his friends. He explained that it was a game he had been wanting to learn for quite some time! We had a great recess enjoying snacks and playing rounds of scrabble, we never wanted it to end!\r\n Thank you so much again for your generosity ! Students are excited to come to class, and engage in fun games during recess and their social skills have greatly improved.","fullyFundedDate":1768870055157,"projectUrl":"project/recess-during-winter-months/10043044/","projectTitle":"Recess During Winter Months","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3710628"},{"teacherId":8107945,"projectId":10005218,"letterContent":"We are beyond thankful for your kind donations! We have hatched chicks in our classroom and it has been the most magical experience. The chicks are currently a little over a week old and are loving their new brooder. It has been the perfect set up for the students to see them and read to them during our read to self time. They are able to hold the chicks and easily become responsible pet owners with the doors that open at their eye level. \r\nWe were able to use the amazing chick life cycle eggs to discover what was happening inside the egg each day while in the incubator. My students were amazed with how they were growing and growing so fast! This was the most memorable experience in 2nd grade and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1769279250986,"projectUrl":"project/from-egg-to-chick-a-hands-on-hatching-e/10005218/","projectTitle":"From Egg to Chick: A Hands-On Hatching Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murfitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8107945_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x564,y987&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633022043329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107945"},{"teacherId":8107945,"projectId":10075532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. With your help, we have been able to plant a bunch of vegetables and flowers to share with our school and community. They have been planted and are in the greenhouse. My students take care of them everyday and water them and check on their growth. It has been so exciting to see the seedlings begin! \r\nMy students can't stop talking about how they can't wait to share these with our school and community. They are so excited to give plants to our neighbors that will either provide them with food or provide our pollinators with food! \r\nYour donation has provided our classroom with a bigger understanding of community and what it means to be a part of something larger than oneself. Thank you for making this all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772112902611,"projectUrl":"project/growing-kindness-plants-pollinators-a/10075532/","projectTitle":"Growing Kindness: Plants, Pollinators, and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murfitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8107945_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x564,y987&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633022043329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107945"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":338,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":23,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":33.6,"schoolId":22197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about C Grant Grimshaw School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"C Grant Grimshaw School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/la-fayette-central-school-district/c-grant-grimshaw-school/22197"}