{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Contentnea - Savannah School","outOfStateSupporters":46.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10489939,"projectId":10248739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my students and created a learning environment where they can thrive. My students have been using flexible seating to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs, allowing them to move, collaborate, and stay engaged during lessons. When the students first saw the new resources, they were filled with excitement and eager to try everything. One special moment was watching students choose seating options that helped them focus and participate more confidently during classroom activities. The lighting for our classroom library has also created a warm and inviting space where students enjoy reading and spending time with books.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped our classroom become a place where students learn responsibility and teamwork. The broom and vacuum have given students the opportunity to help keep our classroom clean and take pride in caring for our shared space. Students are excited to take on classroom jobs and contribute in meaningful ways. As we continue learning and growing together, these resources will support future projects, reading activities, and collaborative lessons while helping students build independence and a positive classroom community. Thank you again for investing in our students and making such a lasting impact on their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778130917615,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning/10248739/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489939"},{"teacherId":8830218,"projectId":9735886,"letterContent":"The Zen Den has quickly become a safe and calming space for our students at Contentnea-Savannah School. The calming tools and sensory resources are used daily to help students regulate emotions, manage stress, and reset before returning to class ready to learn. Whether a student is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or simply needs a quiet moment, the Zen Den gives them healthy coping strategies and a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the room and materials, they were excited and immediately drawn to the calming atmosphere. Many students expressed how much they loved having a peaceful place where they felt safe, supported, and understood. Staff members have also noticed students becoming more open about their feelings and more willing to use calming strategies independently.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations and making our zen den a calming place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1758636738162,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-social-and-e/9735886/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Social and Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830218_orig.jpg?crop=886,886,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690337729589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830218"},{"teacherId":8150715,"projectId":10199087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"The Journey of 8th-Grade Graduation Celebrating.\" Your generosity helped make this milestone moment meaningful, memorable, and truly special for my students as they prepared to transition from middle school to high school.\r\n\r\nWe used the resources to celebrate student achievement, create meaningful graduation experiences, and reflect on the journey students have taken throughout the school year. One of the most impactful moments was during our celebration preparation, when students saw the materials set up for recognition. Their excitement and pride were immediate—many students smiled, took pictures, and began talking about how far they had come since the beginning of the year. It was a powerful reminder of their growth academically, socially, and personally.\r\n\r\nThese resources allowed me to create a more meaningful graduation experience by highlighting student accomplishments, encouraging reflection, and reinforcing positive behavior and academic success. I provided structured opportunities for students to celebrate one another, reflect on their achievements, and prepare for the next chapter of their education with confidence.\r\n\r\nAs students move forward, they are currently working on end-of-year reflections, goal setting for high school, and strengthening skills that will help them transition successfully. This project helped set a positive tone for that transition by reminding students that their hard work matters and their future is bright.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make their 8th-grade graduation experience so meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1778222473205,"projectUrl":"project/the-journey-of-8th-grade-graduation-cele/10199087/","projectTitle":"The Journey of 8th-grade Graduation Celebrating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150715_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709179246729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150715"},{"teacherId":8150715,"projectId":10199175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Gratitude in Action: Helping Students Thank Their Teachers.\" Your generosity helped my students learn the importance of appreciation, reflection, and expressing gratitude in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWe used the resources to guide students through writing personalized thank-you notes, creating small appreciation gifts, and reflecting on the teachers and staff who have supported them throughout the school year. One of the most powerful moments was when students began writing their messages—many took their time, carefully choosing words and sharing specific examples of how teachers had helped them grow. The classroom was filled with excitement and pride as students realized they had the opportunity to give back and show appreciation.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were immediately engaged and enthusiastic. They were excited to think about how they could creatively express gratitude and were proud to know their work would be shared with real educators who have impacted their lives. The experience helped strengthen the classroom community and encouraged students to think beyond themselves.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, students are continuing to build on this work by connecting gratitude to writing skills, reflection activities, and end-of-year goal setting. They are also preparing to share their final thank-you messages, which will serve as a meaningful closure to the school year and a reminder of the positive relationships they have built.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for helping students learn the value of appreciation and kindness in action.","fullyFundedDate":1778784678553,"projectUrl":"project/gratitude-in-action-helping-students-th/10199175/","projectTitle":"Gratitude in Action: Helping Students Thank Their Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150715_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709179246729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150715"},{"teacherId":8150715,"projectId":10199041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Celebrating Growth: Refreshing End-of-Year Student Celebration.\" Your generosity helped create a memorable and meaningful experience for my students as we celebrated their hard work, academic growth, and accomplishments throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe drinks and celebration supplies were used during our end-of-year student celebration to recognize students for their perseverance, progress, and dedication. One of the most special moments was seeing the students' excitement and smiles when they walked into the classroom and saw everything prepared for them. They immediately felt appreciated and proud of all they had accomplished during the year. Students enjoyed celebrating together, encouraging one another, and reflecting on how much they had grown both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped create a positive classroom environment where students felt valued and recognized for their efforts. The celebration also strengthened our classroom community by giving students an opportunity to relax, connect, and celebrate their successes after working so hard throughout the year.\r\n\r\nAs students prepare for the next grade level, they are continuing to build confidence, responsibility, and goal-setting skills that will help them succeed in the future. The encouragement and positive memories from this celebration will continue to motivate them as they take on new academic challenges and opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping make the end of the school year so special for my students. Your kindness and generosity truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778222471633,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-growth-refreshing-end-of-ye/10199041/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Growth: Refreshing End-of-Year Student Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150715_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709179246729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150715"},{"teacherId":8150715,"projectId":10198994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Raining Snacks for Education!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and resources provided have helped students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Many of my students come to school needing an extra boost, and having snacks available has helped improve concentration, participation, and overall classroom engagement. One memorable moment was seeing the excitement and gratitude on students' faces when they first saw the snack station fully stocked. Students immediately expressed appreciation and felt cared for knowing they had access to something to help them get through the day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have also helped create a more positive and supportive classroom environment. Students are able to focus more during lessons, group activities, test preparation, and independent work without the distraction of hunger. Because of your support, I have been able to spend more time teaching and supporting students academically while also meeting an important basic need.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue working on strengthening academic skills, building confidence, and preparing for future classroom goals and assessments. Having these resources available allows students to remain engaged and motivated as they continue learning and growing each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping support student success both academically and personally. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1778222474235,"projectUrl":"project/raining-snacks-for-education/10198994/","projectTitle":"Raining Snacks for Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150715_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709179246729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150715"},{"teacherId":8150715,"projectId":10185650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Celebrating Student Success: End-of-Year Rewards.\" Your generosity helped create a positive and exciting environment where students felt celebrated for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe rewards and celebration items were used to recognize students for their academic progress, positive behavior, classroom participation, and perseverance during testing season and end-of-year activities. One of the most memorable moments was watching the students' reactions when they first saw the rewards and celebration materials. Their excitement, smiles, and encouragement toward one another filled the classroom with joy and motivation. Many students expressed how proud they felt to have their efforts recognized and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThese resources also helped strengthen our classroom community by encouraging students to continue working hard and supporting one another. Because of your support, I was able to create meaningful celebrations that motivated students to stay engaged and finish the school year strong.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building confidence and preparing for the next grade level by using the positive lessons they learned about responsibility, determination, and goal-setting. The encouragement they received through this project will continue to inspire them as they take on new academic challenges and opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make the end of the school year memorable and rewarding for them.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778222470165,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-student-success-end-of-year/10185650/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Student Success: End-of-Year Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150715_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709179246729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150715"},{"teacherId":8150715,"projectId":10166205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Celebrating Success: Rewards for Hardworking Students!\" Your kindness and willingness to invest in our students mean more than words can express.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our students will be recognized and rewarded for their hard work, positive behavior, and academic growth. These incentives help motivate students to continue striving for success while also creating a positive and encouraging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that their efforts matter and that there are people who truly care about their future. Thank you for helping us celebrate their achievements and encourage them to keep reaching their goals.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778222469373,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-success-rewards-for-hardwor/10166205/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Success: Rewards for Hardworking Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150715_orig.png?crop=388,387,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709179246729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150715"},{"teacherId":7057759,"projectId":10230666,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom!\r\n\r\nWith your help, I have been able to provide my students with supplemental skills to help enrich students who need more advanced materials and provide support for students who need additional interventions.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have materials that were engaging and \"themed\" based to go along with the holidays and seasons that we are currently in, but also follow our curriculum. Students were able to use these materials to think and answer questions using critical thinking skills and provide them the opportunity to advance test taking skills before they enter third grade next year.","fullyFundedDate":1778222468961,"projectUrl":"project/creating-is-critical/10230666/","projectTitle":"Creating Is Critical","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Criswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7057759_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x226,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578589183150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mdcriswell"},{"teacherId":18820,"projectId":10189160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"More and More Supplies!\" project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our 7th grade ELA classroom, and our students are already benefiting from the new materials and resources you helped provide.\r\n\r\nHaving access to essential classroom supplies allows students to fully participate in daily learning activities without worrying about whether they have the tools they need to succeed. From notebooks and pencils to organizational materials and classroom resources, these supplies help create a positive and productive learning environment where students can focus on building important reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills aligned to our 7th grade standards.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is knowing that their classroom is prepared for them each day. The supplies have helped increase student confidence, engagement, and independence during collaborative activities, research projects, writing assignments, and interactive lessons. Your kindness reminds our students that people care about their education and believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping our students feel supported, prepared, and motivated to learn each day. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1778175477013,"projectUrl":"project/more-and-more-supplies/10189160/","projectTitle":"More and More Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C Tilghman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18820_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747066892509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ctilghman"},{"teacherId":18820,"projectId":10189126,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our classroom now has the tools needed to protect, preserve, and proudly display student work all year long. The TPT resources have quickly become the most valuable resources in our 7th grade ELA classroom. Thank you for helping us create a learning environment where student voices, creativity, and hard work are celebrated every day.\r\n\r\nOur students work hard on assignments connected to important literacy skills such as analyzing texts, building vocabulary, conducting research, and presenting their ideas creatively. We are able to preserve anchor charts, vocabulary resources, reading strategy guides, and student-created projects that directly support our classroom learning goals. \r\n\r\nMany students who are typically hesitant to participate have become more engaged because they know their work matters and will be celebrated. The TPT resources have transformed ordinary classroom activities into lasting learning tools that students continue to reference throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom environment where learning is valued, protected, and celebrated. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1776869014441,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-the-masses/10189126/","projectTitle":"Teaching the Masses!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C Tilghman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp18820_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747066892509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ctilghman"},{"teacherId":18820,"projectId":10189166,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our classroom now has the tools needed to protect, preserve, and proudly display student work all year long. The laminating machine has quickly become one of the most valuable resources in our 7th grade ELA classroom. Thank you for helping us create a learning environment where student voices, creativity, and hard work are celebrated every day.\r\n\r\nOur students work hard on assignments connected to important literacy skills such as analyzing texts, building vocabulary, conducting research, and presenting their ideas creatively. With the laminator, we are able to preserve anchor charts, vocabulary resources, reading strategy guides, and student-created projects that directly support our classroom learning goals. Students are excited to see their work displayed professionally throughout the room, and it has helped build a stronger sense of pride and ownership in their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting impacts has been the confidence boost students feel when their writing, research projects, and collaborative work are showcased for others to see. Many students who are typically hesitant to participate have become more engaged because they know their work matters and will be celebrated. 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