{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holt Elementary Language Academy","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10479777,"projectId":10201207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring new resources into our students' learning experience! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students and I have been using the new materials to make our lessons more engaging and hands-on. One special moment was when we opened the writing boards and the play materials. The students were excited to explore the materials, and their curiosity immediately sparked conversations, questions, and ideas. \"ooh it's magnetic\", was one of the expressions among them as they started building. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, I have realized that the students can engage side by side without bothering each other and also share materials with love. These young learners have a lot of imaginations and they are showing it through the materials. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to learn, explore, and create in new ways. You have truly given them a little more excitement and possibility in their classroom experience, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1783010734307,"projectUrl":"project/a-resourceful-classroom-makes-learning-e/10201207/","projectTitle":"A resourceful classroom makes learning enjoyable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Makoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479777"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10463697,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! These materials have been such a blessing to have in our classroom. My students have been able to enjoy an afternoon sanck after a hard day's work. They also love using the sandpaper letters to practice naming the letters and making their sounds. I am happy with their progress with these letters in just a few week's time. The cleaning supplies have allowed us to keep the classroom as clean as possible so we don't spread too many germs. Thank you for your support in getting these resources into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786391357516,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-essentials/10463697/","projectTitle":"New Year Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10407991,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. Our school year began a few weeks ago and these snacks have been such a blessing. We have snack time at the end of the day and many of my students don't have a snack from home. They are able to go to our snack basket and choose something they they like to eat. We now have such a variety of snacks that everyone can find something they like and often times they have a hard time choosing between a few of their favorite snacks. It makes them so happy and helps to end each day on a positive note. Thank you for providing these snacks!","fullyFundedDate":1785178443280,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/10407991/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10408114,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! These snacks have been well received by my students. They were so excited when they saw the different boxes arrive in our class! Our snack crate now has enough snacks to last for a few more months. It is a true blessing to know there are plenty of snacks for all of my students who need them. They work so hard each day and deserve to have a snack to boost their energy levels. They are very appreciative for these snacks too. Thank you for understanding how important these snacks are for my students and for providing them for us!","fullyFundedDate":1787188890970,"projectUrl":"project/you-deserve-a-snack/10408114/","projectTitle":"You Deserve a Snack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10323198,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! My students have been using the book pouches to bring 5 books home each week to read with their families. For many of my students, they do not have a lot of educational resources at home and I don't want that to stop their academic growth and success. I have plenty of books in the classroom and I want them to take them home to read with their families. The book pouches provide the perfect place to hold those books so they don't get lost or damaged. They enjoy trading the books for new ones after they have read them. It has helped their literacy skills to soar. Thank you for providing the book pouches, and other materials, to allow my students to shine! We appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1784128347193,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-our-classroom/10323198/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10406493,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! My students love having the chance to go to the prize box when they have show positive behavior or academic success. Their faces light up and they get so excited looking through the boxes to choose something special to take home. They always have to show their friends which prize they choose! It may seem like a small thing but to them, it signifies their hard work and perseverance. Thank you for providing these prizes and helping them feel special!","fullyFundedDate":1785432106395,"projectUrl":"project/you-earned-a-prize/10406493/","projectTitle":"You Earned a Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10464802,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation. My students have been playing with the pretend food ever since the package arrived in the mail. They love to use it with the cash register as they pretend to buy the food at the grocery store and sometimes they open a restaurant and cook the food to serve to their friends. It has been a great addition to our classroom. We also appreciate the real snacks that we have added to our snack basket. Some students don't bring a snack from home so it is great to be able to offer a snack in the afternoon after wokring hard all day. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787188815819,"projectUrl":"project/play-food-and-real-food/10464802/","projectTitle":"Play Food and Real Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10304036,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! With the ink and cardstock, I have been able to make flashcards and games for my students to use to help build their math and literacy skills. I have also been able to print worksheets to help them as well. We are already in our seventh week at school and it is amazing to see how much they have learned and progressed this year. This ink will allow me to continue to print the resources that they need to soar. Thank you for your support! We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1787188862846,"projectUrl":"project/the-ink-has-run-dry/10304036/","projectTitle":"The Ink Has Run Dry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10526212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. These snacks have been such a blessing for the Kings and Queens. After working hard all day, they deserve a snack before starting their work in their after school program. It gives them the energy and focus to work hard on team building activities and growing as a person. It is great to see them working together to build their confidence and core character traits. Thank you for providing snacks so they can continue to soar in their program. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787585057948,"projectUrl":"project/the-kings-and-queens-are-hungry/10526212/","projectTitle":"The Kings and Queens are Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":116633,"projectId":10090534,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! The students have enjoyed using the basketballs and we will be using the volleyball net for some fun games soon. It can be difficult to replenish the equipment and I hate watching them use outdated resources. These basketballs and volleyball net will allow all of the students to particpate in fun games and acvitivies, making sure they get some exercise and have fun at the same time. Thank you for your support in helping provide these materials! We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1772633553531,"projectUrl":"project/basketballs-that-bounce/10090534/","projectTitle":"Basketballs That Bounce!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Motte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511836854050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116633"},{"teacherId":10229275,"projectId":10277842,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generosity and care. Because of you, my students don't just have snacks, they have comfort, focus, and the energy to keep learning. To some, it might seem small. But to them, it's a reminder that somebody sees them, that they matter. Because of your support, the classroom feels warmer, brighter, and more hopeful. Thank you for standing with us and for believing in them.\r\nYour kindness does more than fill stomachs. It creates space for curiosity, for laughter, for the little breakthroughs that happen when a child feels safe and cared for. Thank you for helping make that possible every day.\" That should bring you near 500 words.","fullyFundedDate":1784651468266,"projectUrl":"project/summer-snack-pack/10277842/","projectTitle":"Summer Snack Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lecky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787413161910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229275"},{"teacherId":6419593,"projectId":10090785,"letterContent":"Your generosity helped make our \"Let Them Glow! A Magical Pre-K Graduation Celebration\" an unforgettable experience for my Pre-K students. Because of your support, we transformed our graduation ceremony into a joyful celebration that recognized each child's hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the school year. From the glowing decorations to the special keepsakes, every detail helped create an atmosphere where our students felt proud, valued, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces was priceless. As they walked across the stage, performed for their families, and received their certificates, they beamed with confidence and joy. For many of them, this was their very first graduation ceremony, making it a milestone they will remember for years to come. Your kindness allowed them to celebrate this important achievement in a way that made them feel like shining stars as they prepared for kindergarten.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity gave our classroom more than decorations and supplies—it created lasting memories, strengthened students' confidence, and reminded our families that a caring community is cheering them on. 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