{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gallberry Farm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1786836,"projectId":10292743,"letterContent":"The materials you helped purchase for my music classroom have been a huge hit! My students have enjoyed moving to the music with the scarves and even doing a \"spooky\" dance for Halloween. \r\n\r\nMy favorite thing about using them so far is the interaction my Autism/Special Needs class has had using the scarves. They are safe to use with the students and they like choosing their own special color each time we use them. They dance around and also trace doodles on the interactive board to match the melodies they hear. \r\n\r\nI look forward to many fun classes with all of these materials! Thank you again for your kind support.","fullyFundedDate":1787320477241,"projectUrl":"project/scarves-sticks-and-saving-our-floors/10292743/","projectTitle":"Scarves, Sticks, and Saving Our Floors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McQuiston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1786836_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778895929958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1786836"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":10554316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Checkmate & Challenge: Games That Get Us Thinking\" project! These new games have brought an exciting new element of hands-on learning to our media center! Our students are eager to explore the games, learn the rules, and challenge themselves and their classmates. What may look like simple play is actually an opportunity for students to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning, and decision-making skills. I love seeing students become so engaged in an activity that they don't even realize how much learning is taking place!\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of incorporating these games into our media center is watching students learn through both their successes and their mistakes. They are practicing patience, taking turns, thinking ahead, and learning that sometimes the best strategy requires trying something different. Students are also developing important social skills as they communicate, collaborate, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and encourage one another. These activities give students who may not always shine in traditional academic settings another opportunity to demonstrate their strengths, build confidence, and experience success.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue expanding the ways we use these games throughout the school year. As students become more familiar with them, we can introduce new challenges, encourage friendly competitions, and provide opportunities for students to teach one another different strategies. 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Your kindness is helping us meet a need that may seem small to some, but can make a world of difference in a child's school day.\r\n\r\nWhether it's a spilled lunch, a muddy playground adventure, or an unexpected accident, our students deserve to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for throughout their day. Thanks to your support, we will have clean clothing, underwear, and shoes readily available so that these little mishaps don't become big worries.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your donation allows us to help students in a way that protects their dignity and lets them quickly return to what matters most—learning, playing, and simply being kids.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will reach far beyond the clothing closet. It will provide reassurance to students, peace of mind to families, and one less barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us make sure that when our students need a little extra care, we can confidently say, \"We've got you covered!\"","fullyFundedDate":1787585386399,"projectUrl":"project/dressed-for-success-stocking-our-clothi/10501019/","projectTitle":"Dressed for Success: Stocking Our Clothing Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628218685033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfranklin12"},{"teacherId":1025629,"projectId":10251206,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with wobble chairs! Your generosity gives students a comfortable seating option that allows gentle movement while they learn. 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Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where every child feels supported.","fullyFundedDate":1787585040706,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-chairs-for-professional-wigglers/10251206/","projectTitle":"Wobble Chairs for Professional Wigglers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1025629_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x1632,y1330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768247480587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025629"},{"teacherId":1025629,"projectId":10238100,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with wobble chairs! Your generosity gives students a comfortable seating option that allows gentle movement while they learn. These chairs help us create a welcoming classroom where students have choices that support their individual needs.\r\nFor students who need to move, wobble chairs provide an opportunity to do so while remaining part of the lesson. 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Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where every child feels supported.","fullyFundedDate":1787585040510,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-wiggles-big-learning/10238100/","projectTitle":"Tiny Wiggles, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1025629_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x1632,y1330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768247480587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025629"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":10536607,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our \"Growing Empathy, One Story at a Time\" project! These new books are helping us create meaningful learning experiences that go beyond reading comprehension. Through engaging stories and relatable characters, students are exploring important concepts such as empathy, kindness, acceptance, friendship, and understanding different perspectives. During our library read-alouds, we use these books to spark thoughtful discussions, make connections to real-life experiences, and consider how our words and actions affect others.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about sharing these stories is how naturally they encourage students to think beyond themselves. As we read, students have opportunities to identify characters' feelings, discuss the challenges they face, and consider how they might respond in similar situations. These conversations strengthen critical thinking, communication, and comprehension skills while helping students recognize that everyone has different experiences, feelings, and perspectives. The books also provide wonderful opportunities for students to see themselves reflected in literature while learning more about people whose experiences differ from their own.\r\n\r\nThese books are valuable additions to our media center because their impact extends far beyond a single lesson. They are available for students to check out independently, and we can revisit them throughout the school year as opportunities arise to reinforce kindness, inclusion, and positive relationships. Your generosity helps us build a collection that not only encourages a love of reading but also supports the development of thoughtful, compassionate young people. 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Through interactive, hands-on activities, students can strengthen their early literacy and math skills, practice problem-solving, and develop greater independence and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students love opportunities to explore, discover, and learn in new ways. These technology resources help make learning exciting and engaging while allowing students to practice skills at their own pace. It is wonderful to see their curiosity grow as they interact with the materials and celebrate their accomplishments. Your support helps create meaningful learning experiences that build a strong foundation for future success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our youngest learners and helping us turn little moments of discovery into big learning opportunities! We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Amanda Sessoms","fullyFundedDate":1787585326079,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tech-users-big-learning-goals/10236906/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tech Users, Big Learning Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda Sessoms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408596_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651405822012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3408596"},{"teacherId":3408596,"projectId":10236885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Help Us Tap, Create, and Learn project! Your generosity has provided our Pre-K students with exciting opportunities to explore technology, build new skills, and learn in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOur students are naturally curious and love exploring new things. With this technology, they can participate in interactive learning activities that support early literacy, math, problem-solving, creativity, and independence. It is exciting to watch their confidence grow as they explore, practice new skills, and discover new ways to learn. These hands-on experiences help make learning engaging and accessible for our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where little learners can dream big! Your kindness makes a difference in their educational journey, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787585326489,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-tap-create-and-learn/10236885/","projectTitle":"Help Us Tap, Create, and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda Sessoms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408596_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651405822012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3408596"},{"teacherId":3408596,"projectId":10236918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"The Treasure Box Is Running on Hopes and Sticky Hands!\" Your generosity has helped us provide exciting new resources for our Pre-K students to use during classroom learning and play. Our treasure box gives students something special to look forward to and helps us celebrate their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments. Seeing their excitement and smiles makes these moments extra special!\r\n\r\nThese resources help us create a fun, engaging classroom where students feel encouraged, motivated, and proud of themselves. Your kindness has made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in our little learners and helping us make learning a memorable experience. We appreciate you being part of our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1787584952017,"projectUrl":"project/the-treasure-box-is-running-on-hopes-and/10236918/","projectTitle":"The Treasure Box Is Running on Hopes and Sticky Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda Sessoms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408596_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651405822012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3408596"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":10539814,"letterContent":"Your generosity is helping bridge the gap between beginning readers and longer chapter books. With dragons, unicorns, animals, and everyday adventures to choose from, more students can find a book that matches their interests and feels manageable. These books give growing readers opportunities to practice reading independently, build stamina, and experience the pride of finishing a whole book.\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of engaging choices also gives students a reason to come back for their next read. Thank you for helping our readers move from \"That looks too hard\" to \"I can do this!\"","fullyFundedDate":1790768726717,"projectUrl":"project/booked-hooked-just-one-more-chapter/10539814/","projectTitle":"Booked & Hooked: Just One More Chapter!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":10486041,"projectId":10227509,"letterContent":"When I first introduced Hot Dots to my kindergarten students, their excitement was contagious! They were fascinated by the interactive pens and eager to discover how they worked. Their eyes lit up as they learned that they could touch the pen to an answer and receive immediate feedback. The resource quickly became a favorite in our classroom because it made learning feel like a fun game rather than a traditional worksheet activity. Even my more hesitant learners were eager to participate and explore this new way of learning.\r\n\r\nAs my students began using Hot Dots, I noticed increased engagement, enthusiasm, and independence during learning activities. They enjoyed practicing important kindergarten skills, including letter recognition, beginning sounds, numbers, counting, and other foundational concepts. The immediate feedback encouraged them to keep trying, learn from mistakes, and celebrate their successes. Students became more confident as they completed activities independently and took pride in demonstrating what they knew.\r\n\r\nHot Dots has provided an exciting way to reinforce essential skills while meeting the diverse learning needs of my young learners. It has encouraged students to take ownership of their learning, practice at their own pace, and develop confidence in their abilities. Seeing their smiles, hearing their excitement, and watching them grow as independent learners has been incredibly rewarding. Hot Dots has transformed skill practice into an engaging, hands-on experience that helps my kindergarten students build a strong foundation for future academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1778020986911,"projectUrl":"project/instant-feedback-instant-growth-hot-do/10227509/","projectTitle":"Instant Feedback, Instant Growth: Hot Dots in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10486041_orig.png?crop=973,973,x112,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783005624345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10486041"},{"teacherId":10486041,"projectId":10227406,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students have responded with excitement and curiosity to using people-colored crayons and pencils in the classroom. They enjoy discovering colors that more closely represent their own skin tones and those of their classmates. 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