{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10499595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, **\"Fueling Minds, One Snack at a Time!\"** Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students are enjoying having snacks available throughout the school day, especially during breaks between learning activities. These snacks provide an extra boost of energy and help students stay focused, comfortable, and ready to participate in their lessons. Having snacks readily available also allows us to meet students' individual needs while creating a caring and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur students benefit from consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and opportunities to develop independence. The snacks have become a valuable part of our daily classroom routine, providing opportunities for students to practice making choices, communicating their wants and needs, and demonstrating appropriate social skills. Snack time is not just about eating; it is also an opportunity to build important life skills while encouraging independence and positive interactions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will build on these opportunities by encouraging students to communicate their preferences, practice requesting items appropriately, and develop greater independence during daily routines. **Because of your kindness, our students have one more resource to help them feel supported and ready to learn.** Thank you for helping us fuel growing bodies, growing minds, and endless possibilities! 💚","fullyFundedDate":1789342628169,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/10499595/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":10403031,"projectId":10544446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Tools to Track, Teach, and Celebrate Growth\"!\r\n\r\nThese materials are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom. The binder and tabs have helped me create an organized data notebook for tracking student progress, storing work samples, and keeping token boards easily accessible. Timers help me collect data on academic performance and behaviors, while bookmarks help students stay on the correct page and follow along during lessons with less frustration and lost instructional time.\r\n\r\nThe finger counters have been especially helpful for tracking behavioral prompts and have allowed me to share this resource with colleagues throughout our EC department.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing tools that help us track progress, support learning, and celebrate student growth!","fullyFundedDate":1789659357284,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-track-teach-and-celebrate-gro/10544446/","projectTitle":"Tools to Track, Teach, and Celebrate Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uhrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403031_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y433&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768243577878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lightwaveleaders"},{"teacherId":10468188,"projectId":10164816,"letterContent":"\"MATH MASTERY\" IMPACT ON YOUNG LEARNERS!!\r\nWhat a beautiful idea in working with the series of math workbooks for individual, independent learning. Students were excited about having their own workbooks to complete assignments daily. They were excited to have a pattern and process in completing their work. It helped them become more independent and follow through with lessons. \r\nMath mastery was a big success and was very helpful in supporting the students with their work activities. They will continue with this series of workbook for growth. Thank you, Donor Choose for your support, and what you do for the educational environment in serving students.\r\nAppreciate everything you do! You make a difference in the world of education.","fullyFundedDate":1776446449075,"projectUrl":"project/math-mastery/10164816/","projectTitle":"Math Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10468188"},{"teacherId":8560238,"projectId":9233677,"letterContent":"The GoPro has made a meaningful impact on The Hive Show, our student-led school news program. It has given our students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and create engaging video content throughout our school. Students are able to record interviews, school events, special segments, and other activities that help our entire school community stay informed and connected.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, the GoPro has helped turn The Hive Show into an authentic learning experience. Our student anchors and production team are developing confidence, communication skills, creativity, teamwork, and digital media skills as they plan, record, and produce each episode. Students are learning that technology can be used not only for entertainment, but also as a powerful tool for storytelling and communication.\r\n\r\nBecause of the generosity of our donors, our students have access to technology that allows their voices, ideas, and creativity to be shared with our entire school community. The GoPro has helped our students take greater ownership of The Hive Show and has allowed us to continue growing the program one episode at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1746786311066,"projectUrl":"project/capture-the-buzz-empowering-young-story/9233677/","projectTitle":"Capture the Buzz: Empowering Young Storytellers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560238_orig.jpg?crop=758,758,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743540656751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjamiesmith"},{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10553181,"letterContent":"These rolling carts have made a tremendous difference in how we organize and deliver small-group instruction. Each cart gives us a dedicated place to keep the materials needed for our learning groups organized, accessible, and ready to use.\r\n\r\nBecause the carts can move with us, my instructional assistants and I can quickly bring lessons, student materials, visual supports, manipulatives, and IEP goal activities directly to each small-group area. This means less instructional time is spent searching for materials and more time is spent actively teaching and supporting students.\r\n\r\nThe carts have also helped create greater consistency and structure for my students. When materials are prepared and within reach, transitions between activities are smoother and students can remain focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us roll into learning every day! Your generosity has made our small groups more organized, efficient, and individualized while helping each student receive the support they need to make progress. 💚🥑\r\n\r\nProgress Over Perfection!","fullyFundedDate":1788271014676,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-small-group-carts/10553181/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Learning: Small-Group Carts for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10235673,"letterContent":"The wireless headsets have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students a way to engage with digital learning while reducing distractions around them. Students can listen to instructional videos, stories, educational programs, and individualized activities without competing with sounds from other learning groups.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, several activities happen at the same time during small-group and independent learning. The headsets help students remain focused on their own instruction while allowing teachers and instructional assistants to work with other students nearby. They also provide students with greater independence when completing technology-based activities.\r\n\r\nThese headsets have helped us create a calmer, more focused, and engaging learning environment where students can access instruction in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students another tool to help them listen, focus, learn, and grow! Your generosity continues to make a difference in our classroom every day. 💚🎧🥑","fullyFundedDate":1787585184759,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focus-creating-calm-eng/10235673/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focus: Creating Calm, Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10364096,"letterContent":"This project has truly shown how the little things can make a big difference in our classroom. The dot markers, crayons, permanent markers, glue sticks, laminating supplies, cleaning wipes, and other materials have given my students and instructional team the everyday tools we need to make learning more engaging, hands-on, organized, and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe art and instructional supplies allow my students to participate in interactive activities that support fine-motor skills, creativity, academic practice, and independence. The laminating pouches help us create durable visual schedules, task cards, communication supports, and reusable learning activities that can withstand daily use. Having cleaning supplies also helps us maintain a clean and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nFor my students, these aren't simply classroom supplies. They are tools that help us adapt instruction, provide visual and hands-on learning opportunities, and make activities accessible to students with different learning needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the everyday essentials that keep our classroom learning, creating, and growing. The little things really do make a BIG difference! 💚🥑","fullyFundedDate":1787585151681,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-things-that-make-a-big-differ/10364096/","projectTitle":"The Little Things That Make a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10219375,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving us the materials we need to keep learning organized, engaging, and connected between school and home. The cardstock, envelopes, labels, and other supplies allow us to create durable visual supports, individualized learning activities, communication materials, and resources that students can use throughout the school day and take home when needed.\r\n\r\nFor my students, clear visuals and organized materials are especially important. The colorful cardstock and labels help us create easy-to-understand, color-coded resources, while the envelopes provide a secure way to send important information, student work, and learning materials home to families. The confidential stamp also helps us clearly identify information that needs to remain private.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they have helped us strengthen classroom routines, improve organization, support communication with families, and provide students with materials tailored to their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create safe communication and strong learning every day. Your generosity has provided practical resources that we will continue using to support our students' growth, independence, and success. 💚🥑","fullyFundedDate":1779292495487,"projectUrl":"project/safe-communication-strong-learning/10219375/","projectTitle":"Safe Communication, Strong Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10364080,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in our classroom. The storage cabinet has given us a safe, organized, and dedicated place to keep the many supplies my students need throughout the school day. We can now neatly store classroom materials, hygiene supplies, cleaning products, sensory items, and other necessities while keeping them easily accessible to staff when they are needed.\r\n\r\nOrganization is especially important in our classroom because predictable, clutter-free spaces help us maintain routines and spend more time focused on our students. Instead of searching for supplies or having materials spread throughout the room, everything now has a designated place. The locking cabinet also allows certain materials to be stored securely and out of students' immediate reach.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom that is organized, calm, safe, and ready for learning. Your generosity provided much more than a storage cabinet; it gave our classroom a practical system that we will benefit from every single day. 💚🥑\r\n\r\nProgress Over Perfection!","fullyFundedDate":1787585284813,"projectUrl":"project/calm-classrooms-begin-with-organization/10364080/","projectTitle":"Calm Classrooms Begin with Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":9916096,"projectId":10512911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Rolling Into Learning: Small-Group Carts for Success!\" Your generosity means so much to my students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese carts will help us keep learning materials organized, accessible, and ready to use during small-group instruction. My instructional assistants and I will be able to move materials easily between groups, allowing us to spend less time searching for supplies and more time providing meaningful, individualized instruction.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us create a classroom where everyone has the tools they need to learn and grow. Because of you, we can continue celebrating Progress Over Perfection every day! 💚🥑","fullyFundedDate":1787585225718,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-learn-grow-and-belong/10512911/","projectTitle":"A Place to Learn, Grow, and Belong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916096_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738701998378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morgandawkins"},{"teacherId":10403031,"projectId":10066833,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous surprise donation to fund my project, \"Tech for Tomorrow's Leaders\"! Adding an iPad to our classroom is helping us expand 21st-century learning through technology in meaningful and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nWe are using the iPad to document student projects, community service activities, lessons, and special memories throughout the year. It also helps us manage club rosters, take attendance, collect data, lesson plan, and deliver instruction more effectively.\r\n\r\nMy students were just as excited about the new iPad as I was! They love being able to use technology in new and interactive ways, and it has already become a valuable tool in our classroom. Your support is helping prepare students with the technology skills they need for the future while making learning more engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their growth as tomorrow's leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1779370471094,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tomorrows-leaders/10066833/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tomorrow’s Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uhrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403031_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y433&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768243577878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lightwaveleaders"},{"teacherId":10403031,"projectId":10257530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with a new fan and heater combo. Your generosity is helping us maintain a comfortable learning environment during cold mornings and warm afternoons. I am already seeing the positive impact this new addition is having on my students!\r\n\r\nHaving a regulated classroom temperature helps students stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn throughout the day. I now have a solution when students tell me they are too hot or too cold. They are more comfortable and extremely grateful for this addition to our classroom. Many students have already said \"thank you\" or commented on how much better the classroom feels each day.\r\n\r\nI am no longer stopping lessons because the classroom is too hot. Instead, we turn on the fan, I see smiles and hear thank yous, and we continue learning without missing a beat. 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