{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Anna Murray - Douglass School 12","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10353595,"projectId":9903672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and helping me provide water bottles for my bilingual students. We used these water bottles as a special reward for completing their very first novel, and the moment they saw them was unforgettable. They were thrilled—smiling, cheering, and saying \"thank you!\" over and over again. It was a proud classroom moment, and your generosity helped make it feel truly special for them.\r\n\r\nNow that they've celebrated this milestone, we are diving into our next novel with renewed excitement and confidence. The water bottles have become a symbol of their hard work, and they keep them at their desks as we begin this new reading journey together. Thank you for giving my students both motivation and a meaningful reminder that people believe in them.","fullyFundedDate":1763498850583,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-like-heroes-celebrating-our-fir/9903672/","projectTitle":"Hydrate Like Heroes! Celebrating Our First Reading Unit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353595_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763476859279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353595"},{"teacherId":8691895,"projectId":9406885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these donations! The supplies have helped grow my photography club and allow my students to express their creativity in so many ways! These cameras and lens are so nice for my photography club! My students are so thankful for these supplies and cameras that they can have fun and be creative with! Thank you for your donations and generosity! School 28 appreciates your support to our students learning and creativity! This experience allows more students to try new things and find a new hobby! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754484617000,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-incentives/9406885/","projectTitle":"Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691895"},{"teacherId":8691895,"projectId":9404279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these donations! The supplies have helped grow my photography club and allow my students to express their creativity in so many ways! These cameras and lens are so nice for my photography club! My students are so thankful for these supplies and cameras that they can have fun and be creative with! Thank you for your donations and generosity! School 28 appreciates your support to our students learning and creativity! This experience allows more students to try new things and find a new hobby! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1749576668883,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud/9404279/","projectTitle":"Read Aloud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8691895"},{"teacherId":5176389,"projectId":9245821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe calculators are wonderful, and we use them every day. The calculators allow all of my students access to the 6th grade curriculum even despite their difficulties with learning. We use them everyday! Even my students who struggle the most are able to complete their assignments, and the smile on their faces says it all!\r\n\r\nWe love the storage for them as well as the students can easilly locate their calculator upon entering our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again! We appreciate the donation!","fullyFundedDate":1746481628349,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-computation/9245821/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Computation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5176389_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670856203049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5176389"},{"teacherId":3816520,"projectId":9675713,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. Students are enjoying snacks mid day with your generous donation. Students who don't bring a snack from home can choose from popcorn, pop tarts, cheese its, and Rice Krispie treats when the rest of the students go get their snacks. All children have full tummies and are ready to start math with the focus in learning, not being hungry. They have nice new hooks for their supplies, which helps them with important executive functioning skills like being organized.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757362590700,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-storage-so-we-can-focus-on-le/9675713/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Storage so We can Focus on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chinchilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3816520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757175593720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3816520"},{"teacherId":9711924,"projectId":9234970,"letterContent":"I deeply appreciate the books you shared with my classroom. They have already made a meaningful impact—students often choose reading over toys, and it is inspiring to see their enthusiasm grow. The Elephant and Piggie series has been wonderful for practicing sight words in Kindergarten, and the PJ Masks read-aloud has been especially motivating for students who benefit from listening to stories.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has extended beyond my classroom, as the books are being shared among students with special needs throughout our school. They are well cared for and enjoyed at the right times, ensuring they can be treasured for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this thoughtful donation. You have given our students not only books, but also encouragement, joy, and opportunities to learn in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1746646033819,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9234970/","projectTitle":"Books books books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724788629516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711924"},{"teacherId":3816520,"projectId":9311701,"letterContent":"Our end of the year family get together was so amazing. That was thanks to your generous support and donations. The families and students got to sit together one last time, chatting and enjoying their favorite snacks (Bluey fruit snacks and cookies). \r\nAfter snacks the kids showed their families how much fun they have with magnetic blocks. Thank you for donating a set for each student to use, so that everyone could play with the same thing at the same time. The students were so surprised. \r\nAt the end of the party, we sent the families and children off with a million bubbles and cheers outside to end their year with laughter instead of anxiety. Your kindness gave us a wonderful end of the year gathering.","fullyFundedDate":1749600499312,"projectUrl":"project/au-some-end-of-the-year-gathering/9311701/","projectTitle":"Au-some End-of-the-Year Gathering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chinchilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3816520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757175593720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3816520"},{"teacherId":3816520,"projectId":9299696,"letterContent":"The students in my classroom have been learning about feelings and emotions. We did a big unit learning about the feelings they have and how to regulate their emotions. Now, we spent some time learning about the feelings of others. They learned about kindness and how to be a good friend and citizen. \r\n\r\nThis project helped them think about what makes them happy when they are not in school and what might make other children happy over summer vacation. They thought about the other children at our school who have Autism, like them. They spent an afternoon organizing materials from our packages and then putting 1 of each item into a drawstring back. Each bag will have a water bottle, sunscreen, bubbles, and an LCD tablet for kids to use during summer vacation. They thought about being kind and being a good citizen and friend when they packed the bags. Next week, during our last full week of school, they will deliver the Summer Bags to the other self-contained classrooms. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this service project possible. It is so hard for kids with ASD to think about the feelings of others. It is hard for them to give to someone else when they want fun things themselves. You made this possible in a real way by funding our project.","fullyFundedDate":1746466628980,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-service-project-for-our-asd-cla/9299696/","projectTitle":"Kindness Service Project for Our ASD Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chinchilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3816520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757175593720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3816520"},{"teacherId":9625149,"projectId":9126170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students were able to explore one of the most exciting and engaging science experiences we've had this year—watching caterpillars grow and transform into butterflies right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe butterfly habitats, caterpillar food, models, and posters you helped provide created an immersive, hands-on learning environment. My students—who are on the autism spectrum—thrive with real-world, tactile experiences, and this project gave them exactly that. They were able to observe the life cycle of a butterfly up close, take responsibility for caring for the caterpillars, and engage in meaningful conversations about growth, change, and the natural world.\r\n\r\nOut of the 12 caterpillars we received, 8 successfully made it to the butterfly stage right before our eyes! It was a magical experience that sparked excitement and curiosity in a way no textbook ever could. Students were fascinated by each stage of the process and took great pride in being part of it. They asked thoughtful questions, made daily observations, and showed incredible care and responsibility throughout.\r\n\r\nThis experience supported their individual learning styles and gave them a chance to shine in ways that traditional lessons often don't allow. You helped bring science to life for my students in a way that made it real, accessible, and exciting.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—thank you for making this unforgettable learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1741652021985,"projectUrl":"project/metamorphosis-in-the-classroom-a-hands-/9126170/","projectTitle":"Metamorphosis in the Classroom: A Hands-On Journey to Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Behrens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9625149_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722811624067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-behrens12"},{"teacherId":9625149,"projectId":8939311,"letterContent":"Getting to know my students this year has been such a rewarding experience. As a first-year teacher, I've quickly learned how essential the right materials are for creating an engaging and supportive learning environment—especially for my sixth grade students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my classroom now has the tools we need to focus more deeply on building social skills through shared play and collaboration. The games and building materials you helped fund have been a huge hit! They've provided my students with fun, low-pressure ways to interact, take turns, share ideas, and develop teamwork and polite sportsmanship. I've already seen students who were once hesitant to engage with peers begin to open up and participate more confidently in group activities.\r\n\r\nThe books have also brought so much joy into our classroom. It's been incredible to see my students excited to dive into stories they enjoy—laughing and talking about the characters to one another. And the snacks have made a big difference too—keeping students fueled and focused, especially during longer tasks and group sessions.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more inclusive, interactive, and nurturing space where my students can grow—not just academically, but socially as well. I'm so grateful for your kindness and belief in what we're doing. From me and my amazing students: thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1741807868691,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-and-cooperative-educati/8939311/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional and Cooperative Education Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Behrens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9625149_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722811624067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-behrens12"},{"teacherId":9713720,"projectId":9019967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous book donations! The students have absolutely loved the new additions to our classroom library. They've been especially excited about the high-interest books like Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spiderman, and the Pigeon collection. I've also enjoyed sharing the Martin Luther King Jr. books with the class in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as well as reading many of the Elephant and Piggie books during read-aloud time. The students have had a blast with the reading comprehension and arts & crafts activities connected to Elephant and Piggie.\r\n\r\nI've always been a fan of Kevin Henkes' books, so it's been a joy to share those with the class and introduce them to the beloved characters. As we move into non-fiction reading soon, I'm excited that my students will have the opportunity to dive into the animal-themed non-fiction books from this DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donation and for giving my students the gift of literacy and books!","fullyFundedDate":1735836598575,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-literacy-foster-the-joy-of-rea/9019967/","projectTitle":"Love for Literacy! Foster the Joy of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vakharia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9713720_orig.jpg?crop=894,894,x0,y116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735311273730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvakharia"},{"teacherId":3816520,"projectId":9116693,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. My students and I really appreciate you sponsoring our entire project. \r\n\r\nOur school is a project based learning school and we will use these materials during this learning. Our ASD classes will be learning about emotions using the books, games, stamps and play doh. The adults will plan learning activities using the lesson activity books. 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