{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roanoke Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10255613,"projectId":10144829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Storage Solutions for Special Education Success.\" Your generosity has made an immediate difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new storage solutions have helped us organize our learning materials so they are easy for students to access independently. Instead of spending valuable instructional time searching for supplies, students can quickly find what they need and stay focused on learning. This has been especially helpful for building independence, following classroom routines, and creating a calm, structured environment where every student can succeed.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the newly organized classroom, they were excited to explore the labeled bins and shelves. Many proudly commented on how easy it was to find their favorite learning tools, and they were eager to take responsibility for putting materials away after each activity. It was wonderful to see them take ownership of their learning space.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we can continue focusing on hands-on learning in reading, math, communication, and life skills without interruptions caused by classroom clutter. As we move forward, students will continue practicing independence by retrieving and returning materials on their own, strengthening both their organizational skills and confidence while participating in engaging classroom lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more organized, accessible, and welcoming classroom for our students. Thank you for investing in their success and helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1780184912353,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions-for-special-education/10144829/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions for Special Education Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stumpf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255613_orig.png?crop=372,372,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757631469794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255613"},{"teacherId":7501865,"projectId":10235731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our aquarium adventure and beach-themed Community Day! Because of your generosity, our students will have the opportunity to explore marine life through hands-on learning while feeling safe, prepared, and excited throughout the experience. Your kindness is helping create lasting memories as students observe, discover, and celebrate together. We are truly grateful for your investment in our school community and for making this unforgettable learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778002153859,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-marine-life-through-hands-on-a/10235731/","projectTitle":"Exploring Marine Life Through Hands-On Aquarium Learning and Schoolwide Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Houten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-vanhouten"},{"teacherId":7501865,"projectId":10332207,"letterContent":"Your support will transform a traditional nonfiction reading and writing unit into an engaging, hands-on learning experience that students will remember long after the school year ends. Rather than simply reading about soccer, students will actively build background knowledge by practicing skills, exploring authentic equipment, and making meaningful connections between literacy and real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nThis project will strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and nonfiction writing while promoting teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and physical activity. Students will gain confidence as they apply what they learn in the classroom to interactive soccer experiences, making their writing richer, more detailed, and more authentic.\r\n\r\nBeyond literacy, students will develop a greater appreciation for cultures around the world by exploring countries represented in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These experiences will encourage global awareness, inclusivity, and curiosity while fostering a classroom community built on collaboration and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nFor many of our second graders, this will be their first opportunity to use quality soccer equipment and participate in organized soccer activities. Your generosity will provide equitable access to experiences that many students may not have outside of school, inspiring a love of reading, writing, movement, and learning that extends far beyond this unit.","fullyFundedDate":1781614103605,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-teamwork-fitness-and-world/10332207/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off Teamwork, Fitness, and World Cup Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Houten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexia-vanhouten"},{"teacherId":281959,"projectId":10051315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding healthy snacks and sweatshirts for my 1st grade classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. The healthy snacks help ensure that students are not distracted by hunger during the school day, allowing them to stay energized, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe sweatshirts have also been incredibly valuable. With fluctuating classroom temperatures, many students were often uncomfortable and distracted by being too cold. Thanks to your generosity, they now have an extra layer to keep them comfortable throughout the day. This simple but thoughtful gift has helped create a more positive learning environment where students can focus on their lessons instead of their physical discomfort.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a direct impact on my students' well-being and academic success. By helping meet these basic needs, you have given them the opportunity to concentrate, participate, and thrive in the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them achieve their very best.","fullyFundedDate":1772550458966,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-healthy-snacks-to-help-is-foc/10051315/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Healthy Snacks to Help Is Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/281959"},{"teacherId":10255613,"projectId":10208657,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide essential sensory tools for our students! Your generosity will have a meaningful impact on our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nMany of our students benefit from sensory supports that help them stay regulated, focused, and ready to learn. Because of your donation, our classroom will have access to sensory sand, sensory trays, chewable tools, snacks, timers, and movement-based supports that provide students with safe and appropriate ways to meet their sensory needs.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help students navigate transitions, improve attention during lessons, increase independence, and reduce frustration throughout the school day. By providing structured opportunities for sensory input, we can create a more supportive and successful learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping our students build important self-regulation skills while making learning more accessible and engaging. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of every child. Your support will be felt each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778280984500,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs-with-tools-for/10208657/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs With Tools for Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stumpf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255613_orig.png?crop=372,372,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757631469794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255613"},{"teacherId":9217656,"projectId":10207469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Building Coding Confidence With Bee-Bots! Because of your generosity, my special education students now have access to hands-on coding tools that make learning exciting, interactive, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe Bee-Bots have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. My students are developing early coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while also strengthening communication, teamwork, and perseverance. What makes these tools especially meaningful is how engaging and confidence-building they are for students who often struggle with traditional academic tasks. The students are eager to participate, celebrate their successes, and encourage one another as they learn through play and exploration.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create an inclusive learning environment where every child can experience success and feel proud of their accomplishments. Seeing their excitement, curiosity, and growing independence has been truly incredible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping provide meaningful learning experiences they will remember for years to come. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778001769535,"projectUrl":"project/building-coding-confidence-with-bee-bots/10207469/","projectTitle":"Building Coding Confidence With Bee-Bots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217656_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693245392642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217656"},{"teacherId":10255613,"projectId":10059325,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am so excited to share how these new resources are being used each day. Our students are using the sensory tools and visual timers to stay focused, regulated, and engaged during lessons. One moment that truly stood out was during our small group reading time—students who previously struggled to sit and attend were able to remain calm and participate by using fidgets and watching the visual timer for structure. These supports have helped create a more predictable and comfortable learning environment, allowing students to better access instruction and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1772550372672,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-my-students-with-warmth-ca/10059325/","projectTitle":"Help Provide My Students With Warmth, Care, Essential Hunger Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stumpf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255613_orig.png?crop=372,372,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757631469794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255613"},{"teacherId":10404509,"projectId":10021807,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our reading corner possible!\r\nMy students were very happily surprised when they walked through the door and saw our beautiful bean bags. They couldn't wait for reading time!\r\nEach table takes a turn every day to get cozy and read all their books. Their reading stamina and love of reading has increased tremendously. They also enjoyed putting the puzzle together every day during our winter indoor recess. We'll be using that puzzle during the rainy days of spring as well since recess is indoors. \r\nI'm sharing a few pictures of my students enjoying your donation. We're all so appreciative and happy to have those bean bags and floor puzzle in our classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768614566114,"projectUrl":"project/my-cozy-reading-book-club/10021807/","projectTitle":"My Cozy Reading Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404509"},{"teacherId":9217656,"projectId":10013324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide the UFLI Foundations Phonics Manual for my students. Your generosity is already making a difference in how my students experience reading.\r\n\r\nMy third-grade special education students work incredibly hard, but many struggle with phonics and decoding. Reading can sometimes feel frustrating for them, especially when they encounter words they don't yet know how to break apart. Because of your support, I now have a research-based resource that allows me to provide clear, structured phonics instruction every day.\r\n\r\nThe predictable lesson routines in UFLI help my students feel supported and successful. They are practicing sounds, blending words, and building the confidence they need to approach reading with less hesitation and more excitement. I am already seeing students take risks and try decoding strategies instead of giving up when reading becomes challenging.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping my students strengthen their foundational reading skills, reduce frustration, and grow into more confident readers. For many of them, this structured approach can truly be a turning point in their reading journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support is helping them build the skills they need to become lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1770012620184,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-the-ufli-ph/10013324/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers With the UFLI Phonics Manual","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217656_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693245392642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217656"},{"teacherId":228545,"projectId":10022550,"letterContent":"The Tepper Foundation brought the biggest smiles to 25 2nd graders! Their generosity and caring was over the top. These students felt special and couldn't believe their eyes. As I showed them all of the things that they received to provide them comfort, I even saw tears! They were overjoyed and so very excited to use it all! They all said, \"Thank you\", and I can tell.you they meant it! \r\n There's nothing better than seeing a child experience joy! It was better than any Christmas they ever had, I can assure you. I'm sure you'll be thought of often, even in the summer as they continue to enjoy their donations.\r\n You made a difference! You made them feel so very special! It will be a memory that lasts a lifetime!","fullyFundedDate":1768621780632,"projectUrl":"project/shine-2nd-graders-with-rays-of-comfort/10022550/","projectTitle":"Shine 2nd Graders With Rays of Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp228545_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675121970238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssd2e"},{"teacherId":253575,"projectId":9806140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Creating Science and Literacy Explorers in Pre-K project through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our youngest learners now have exciting new opportunities to explore, discover, and grow every single day.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us bring science and literacy to life in our classroom. Through hands-on experiments, and interactive learning materials, our Pre-K students are building curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. They are asking questions, making predictions, learning new vocabulary, and developing critical early reading and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nAt this age, children are natural explorers. With the resources you provided, they are observing the world around them, experimenting with new ideas, and strengthening their language skills as they describe what they see and discover. These experiences are laying a strong foundation for future academic success.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness shows our students that there are people beyond their classroom who believe in them and care about their education. That message is powerful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and school community, thank you for investing in our little scientists and readers. Your generosity is making a lasting difference.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1769814829507,"projectUrl":"project/creating-science-and-literacy-explorers/9806140/","projectTitle":"Creating Science and Literacy Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp253575_orig.jpg?crop=773,773,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770226775447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/253575"},{"teacherId":281959,"projectId":10021297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make our new seating choices and blankets possible. When the students first saw them, their excitement filled the room. They couldn't wait to pick their spots, try out the new seating, and wrap themselves in the cozy blankets. Your generosity immediately made our classroom feel even more welcoming and comfortable.\r\n\r\nThe blankets have quickly become a favorite during reading time. Students love cuddling up with a good book, and on chilly mornings they are especially grateful for the extra warmth. The seating choices have also made a meaningful difference in how students learn. Being able to gently move their bodies while working helps them stay engaged and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have a learning space that supports both their comfort and their ability to concentrate. 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