{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forestville Rd Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9575,"projectId":9528869,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my first graders now have access to something truly special—their very own copies of Scholastic News.\r\n\r\nEach issue of Scholastic News opened the door to the world around my students. They were introduced to topics in science, social studies, current events, and health in a way that was exciting, meaningful, and just right for them. Since the magazines went home, my students shared them with their families, reread them, and built confidence as readers and learners.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth as curious, thoughtful learners and readers.","fullyFundedDate":1756404297551,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-is-fantastic/9528869/","projectTitle":"Scholastic is Fantastic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp9575_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533580350381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhesia-mitchell"},{"teacherId":5462212,"projectId":9974512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our knitting machine project. Because of your donation, our students have been able to receive the materials they needed and begin learning a brand-new skill. Their excitement has been incredible to watch as they explore how the machines work and take pride in creating something with their own hands.\r\n\r\nStudents have truly enjoyed the experience of learning to use the knitting machines and are already attempting to make basic hats. This project has encouraged creativity, patience, and perseverance, and it has given students a meaningful opportunity to see their progress come to life. We are so grateful for your role in making this possible and for investing in our students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1767106725578,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-one-knitted-item-at-a/9974512/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness One Knitted Item at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5462212_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529848176329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/malinda-rader"},{"teacherId":9575,"projectId":9426793,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our classroom has come alive with curiosity, excitement, and hands-on discovery! My students were able to see, feel, and test forces. My first graders are no longer just learning about motion from a page, they are experiencing it in real time.\r\n\r\nMy young scientists' eyes lit up as they explored what magnets attract and repel, raced toy cars to test speed and force, and designed marble runs. These activities transformed abstract science concepts into meaningful, memorable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe addition of engaging books about magnets strengthened the connection between reading and science. As my students read and explored, they made important connections that bring learning to life across subjects.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn through discovery! We are very thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1757555136231,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-in-motion/9426793/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp9575_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533580350381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhesia-mitchell"},{"teacherId":9575,"projectId":9792256,"letterContent":"Your generous support has made a positive difference in our classroom. Because of your donation, my first graders were able to experience writing in a way that felt exciting, creative, and personal.\r\n\r\nThe stickers sparked immediate joy! Students eagerly used them to create unique pictures, then brought those scenes to life by adding colorful backgrounds with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.\r\n \r\nBy combining art and storytelling, your support helped transform our writing time into a space where creativity thrives. This project helped make their thinking visible and showed them that their voices matter. Writing became less of a task and more of a meaningful form of self-expression.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students discover the joy of writing and for encouraging them to bring their ideas to life.","fullyFundedDate":1767245091894,"projectUrl":"project/sticker-stories-sparking-creativity-thr/9792256/","projectTitle":"Sticker Stories: Sparking Creativity Through Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp9575_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533580350381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhesia-mitchell"},{"teacherId":7284973,"projectId":10080875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our snack pantry. Students visit daily for snacks, which provide them with an important energy boost to help them focus, and succeed in the classroom.\r\n We also send snacks home weekly and as needed, supporting families in our school community who want to do more for their children. The assistance provided through the school is truly helpful, and we greatly appreciate your support. \r\n Thank you for helping us support our students. We truly appreciate your partnership and the positive impact you continue to have on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1775762701509,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-hunger/10080875/","projectTitle":"Supporting Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7284973"},{"teacherId":9575,"projectId":9234351,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first graders, thank you for your donation! Because of your generosity, my students have experienced math in a way that feels exciting, meaningful, and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe math picture books provide concrete examples and visual representations for my students. The books helped turn big ideas into something the first graders can see and understand. Concepts such as counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, and measurement became more concrete and less abstract.\r\n\r\nYou're not just providing books! You're helping to spark curiosity. Your kindness will reach not only my classroom but many others as we share these resources. Thank you for believing in the students and making a lasting difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1744224819499,"projectUrl":"project/math-literacy-tons-of-reading-and-ma/9234351/","projectTitle":"Math + Literacy = Tons of Reading and Math Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp9575_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533580350381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rhesia-mitchell"},{"teacherId":106917,"projectId":9934032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and their project. We will be using the games to practice reading each of the spelling patterns. It will be so much fun to practice with the games. The Dragon books by Dav Pilkey are the perfect books for us to practice, read and share with the younger students. All of the children will be so happy to receive their own copy of the book and one to gift to the student they read and share with. Our hope is that the plush reading buddies will help to make reading fun and engaging! My students are excited to share their love of reading with others. Thank you for making their idea possible!","fullyFundedDate":1765559182354,"projectUrl":"project/read-share-and-shine-student-led-lite/9934032/","projectTitle":"Read, Share, and Shine: Student-Led Literacy Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp106917_orig.png?crop=494,494,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610663740073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nicholsa"},{"teacherId":3313057,"projectId":9786992,"letterContent":"Our students are actively using the LEGO materials to create, build, and problem-solve through hands-on learning. They have explored building by color, free expression, size, and within specific time limits. Students have also worked collaboratively in groups to design animals, machines, and imaginative new inventions, allowing creativity and teamwork to shine.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate! Students could hardly wait to tear open the new boxes of LEGOs. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and many jumped right into building as soon as the materials were introduced. The joy and engagement on their faces truly showed how meaningful these resources are to their learning experience.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the LEGOs to support current club lessons by planning builds before construction, explaining their designs, and reflecting on their problem-solving strategies. They will also take on more structured group challenges that focus on communication, creativity, and collaboration. These materials will remain an important tool as students grow their imagination, confidence, and critical thinking skills. **At the end of the semester in this club, they will ALSO get to take home their latest creation at the end of our time before holiday break. It's a surprise, so I can't wait to see the faces of some ecstatic kids! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this exciting learning experience possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1760740135066,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-lego-stem-c/9786992/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with LEGO STEM Challenges!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3313057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582893275064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3313057"},{"teacherId":7284973,"projectId":9841850,"letterContent":"I would like to express a heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in helping provide food for our students. Your support ensures that every child has access to nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive academically.\r\n Your kindness makes a real difference in our school community, and we deeply appreciate your commiment to our students' well-being. We have many students who come from families who barely are able to supply food much less a snack, so the support is so appreciated. Thank you so much for helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763494165226,"projectUrl":"project/snack-pantry-refill/9841850/","projectTitle":"Snack Pantry Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7284973"},{"teacherId":7284973,"projectId":9298217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your support. Due to your kindness in giving it will help feed a community that is struggling with food insecurity. Your contribution ensures that our student population will have another way to gain access to food when needed. The essentials like food help students be prepared for academic success. As a result our students are ready to learn and participate in daily activities due to your generosity.\r\n We deeply appreciate your commitment to making a positive difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1752876725320,"projectUrl":"project/school-community-snack-pantry/9298217/","projectTitle":"School Community Snack Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7284973"},{"teacherId":7284973,"projectId":9298044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the support you have given our school community, the snacks and the food have helped many families. Our students come to school hungry and often go home to a home who lacks food. The reason why we started this campaign is to get more help because the resources in our area are also stretched to capacity due to the high needs of the area.\r\n Please know that every dollar you have given has been used to help combat food insecurities in our area. The support helps us not to be concerned about how we are going to provide food or snacks for our families.","fullyFundedDate":1750252414025,"projectUrl":"project/school-community-snack-help-needed/9298044/","projectTitle":"School Community Snack Help Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7284973"},{"teacherId":7284973,"projectId":9337704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the support you have given our school community, the snacks and the food have helped many families. Our students come to school hungry and often go home to a home who lacks food. The reason why we started this campaign is to get more help because the resources in our area are also stretched to capacity due to the high needs of the area.\r\n Please know that every dollar you have given has been used to help combat food insecurities in our area. 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