{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Drive Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2482055,"projectId":10253230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of school supplies to our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness has brought so much excitement to our room, and we are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n Because of you, my scholars have the essential tools they need to learn, stay organized, and thrive every single day. \r\n Seeing the children's faces light up when they saw the new supplies was absolutely priceless. Your generosity does more than just provide physical items; it creates an environment where our students feel cared for, valued, and motivated to learn. It takes a village to raise and educate a child, and we are so incredibly lucky to have you as part of our village.\r\n Thank you again for investing in our classroom, our education, and our future. You have made a lasting difference in the lives of these sweet students!","fullyFundedDate":1785259503214,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-2026-2027-kickoff-supplie/10253230/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten 2026-2027 Kickoff: Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2482055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508592430531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2482055"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10543364,"letterContent":"The Puffs Facial Tissues have been a helpful addition to our classroom, allowing me to keep my students comfortable and ready to learn throughout the day. Students use the tissues when they need to wipe their noses, clean up small messes, or take care of everyday needs. Having tissues readily available helps promote good hygiene, independence, and a clean, healthy learning environment. \r\nThe Lysol spray and paper towels have been valuable additions to our classroom, helping us maintain a clean, fresh, and welcoming learning environment. We use the paper towels to clean up spills, wipe down surfaces, and keep our classroom neat throughout the day. The Lysol spray helps with classroom cleaning and disinfecting when used according to product directions, supporting a cleaner space for students to learn and grow. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our daily classroom routines and helps create a cleaner, more comfortable space where students can focus on learning!","fullyFundedDate":1789139337585,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-happy-faces/10543364/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Happy Faces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10519891,"letterContent":"he Feelings Pocket Chart has been a wonderful addition to our classroom and is helping my students develop important social-emotional skills. We use the chart to help students identify their emotions, express how they are feeling, and learn that all feelings are okay. When students arrive in the classroom, they can choose the feeling that best describes their emotions, which gives us an opportunity to talk about their feelings and discuss positive ways to manage them.\r\nMy students were excited to see the new materials and enjoyed looking at the different emotions and learning what each one meant. The chart has encouraged meaningful conversations, helped students build their emotional vocabulary, and given them a comfortable way to communicate their needs. These skills can make a positive difference in how students interact with their classmates and approach learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1787584858596,"projectUrl":"project/cougars-making-positive-choices/10519891/","projectTitle":"Cougars Making Positive Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10468584,"letterContent":"The laminating machine made a big difference in my classroom by helping me create durable, reusable learning materials for my students. I can laminate flashcards, worksheets, learning games, visual aids, and classroom activities so students can use them again and again. This helps keep materials clean, organized, and ready for hands-on learning. \r\nHaving laminated materials will allow me to provide more interactive activities that support different learning styles and help students build confidence in their skills. I am especially excited about creating colorful learning tools that students can use during small-group instruction, centers, and independent practice.","fullyFundedDate":1787584984416,"projectUrl":"project/preserve-my-work/10468584/","projectTitle":"Preserve My Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10468945,"letterContent":"The break time snacks have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping my students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn. Having snacks available gives children an opportunity to recharge during the school day, helping them return to classroom activities with more energy, focus, and excitement. As a teacher, I know that children learn best when their basic needs are met, and these snacks help support their overall classroom experience.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited and happy to see that snacks were available for them. Their smiles and appreciation reminded me how even a small act of kindness can make a big difference in a child's day. Snack time also provides an opportunity for students to practice sharing, following routines, communicating with friends, and developing positive social skills.","fullyFundedDate":1787584980321,"projectUrl":"project/break-time/10468945/","projectTitle":"Break Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10126848,"letterContent":"The color sheets have made a wonderful impact on my kindergarten students by giving them fun and engaging opportunities to learn through coloring, creativity, and hands-on activities. These resources help strengthen their fine motor skills, color recognition, focus, and creativity while supporting early learning skills. My students are excited to use the color sheets because they enjoy expressing themselves, making choices, and proudly sharing their finished work with their classmates and teacher. These activities also help build confidence, encourage independence, and make learning enjoyable for students with different learning needs. I am grateful to our donors for helping provide meaningful learning experiences that allow my students to grow, explore, and shine every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778783205804,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-pages-for-growing-minds/10126848/","projectTitle":"Colorful Pages for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4254330,"projectId":10420783,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Launchpad for Success: Celebrating Every Milestone!\" 🚀 Your generosity helps us celebrate our first-grade scholars as they grow, learn, and reach new goals. Every small victory builds confidence and reminds our students that their hard work matters. Thank you for helping us create a classroom filled with encouragement, joy, and opportunities to succeed!\r\n\r\nYou are not just supporting a classroom project—you are helping us create a culture of encouragement, perseverance, confidence, and joy. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us remind them that they are capable of accomplishing great things.","fullyFundedDate":1789567801056,"projectUrl":"project/launchpad-for-success-celebrating-every/10420783/","projectTitle":"Launchpad for Success: Celebrating Every Milestone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4254330"},{"teacherId":10534220,"projectId":10470939,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our new classroom carpet.When the materials first arrived, my students reacted with pure, unconfined excitement! The children in my class were literally jumping up and down with joy. They were completely amazed by the beautiful colors and the cheerful smiley faces designed into the rug. It was a truly magical moment to witness.We are now using our brand-new carpet as the central gathering place for our daily group time. A special moment occurs every single day when it is time to gather together; the children are incredibly excited just to come over and sit on it. Thanks to this new space, my students are now very attentive and relaxed during our group lessons, making our community time much more peaceful and productive.Now that the students are so comfortable and focused, our next steps are to build on this newfound attentiveness during our group time. We will be using this cozy, inviting space to dive deeper into our upcoming lessons and interactive projects, keeping the children engaged and relaxed as they learn together on their favorite new spot.Thank you for giving my students a beautiful, comfortable space where they truly love to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787585160377,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-bright-minds/10470939/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10534220"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10119497,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences. The addition of new technology has allowed them to engage with lessons in more interactive and hands-on ways. Instead of only listening or watching, students are now able to explore concepts through educational apps, digital activities, and creative tools that support different learning styles. This has helped strengthen their understanding, build confidence, and keep them motivated throughout the day. \r\n\r\n Because of your generosity, my classroom has become a more dynamic, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Thank you for helping my students grow, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1775518668264,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-on-tech/10119497/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands on Tech!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":4254330,"projectId":10129949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, our students are benefiting from a cleaner, more organized, and engaging learning environment. The classroom vacuum helps us maintain a space that students take pride in, while the timer keeps us on track during lessons and transitions. The dry erase erasers allow students to easily correct their work, encouraging them to take risks and keep trying. When the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to use them right away. We will continue using these resources to build strong routines and support student success. Your kindness is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1773523907973,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-and-ready-to/10129949/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4254330"},{"teacherId":4471738,"projectId":10116739,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a vacuum and step stool that help keep our learning environment clean, organized, and accessible for my students. In a busy Pre-K classroom, messes happen every day during art projects, sensory play, snack time, and hands-on activities. The vacuum allows us to quickly clean up small spills, glitter, paper scraps, and crumbs so our classroom stays safe and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThe step stool has been especially helpful for my little learners. It gives them the independence to reach the sink for handwashing, access materials safely, and participate more confidently in daily classroom routines. One special moment was during clean-up time after an art activity. Students were excited to help tidy up the classroom, and some even asked if they could help use the vacuum or stand on the step stool to wash their hands by themselves. It was wonderful to see them taking pride in helping care for our classroom.\r\nThese resources have helped us continue building responsibility and independence in our daily routines. My students are learning that taking care of their classroom is part of being a good classroom community member.\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue practicing independence skills such as cleaning up after activities, washing hands properly, and helping keep our classroom neat and organized. Your support has helped create a cleaner, safer, and more empowering environment where my students can learn, grow, and take pride in their space. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772400858170,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean-for-curious-minds/10116739/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Clean for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4471738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113073904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4471738"},{"teacherId":10186895,"projectId":9619847,"letterContent":"The gifts provided to my class made a big impact on our class by providing essential supplies like writing materials, folders, pencils, and both regular and mini journals. These items may seem simple, but they made a huge difference in our daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith new pencils and writing supplies, everyone was prepared and ready to work each day. Students no longer had to worry about not having the materials they needed, which helped us stay focused on our assignments instead of feeling stressed or embarrassed. Having enough supplies for everyone also created a sense of fairness and inclusion in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe folders helped us stay organized. Instead of losing papers or mixing up assignments, we were able to keep our work neat and in one place. This made it easier to keep track of homework, classwork, and important handouts, which improved our responsibility and study habits.\r\n\r\nThe regular and mini journals gave us a special space to write down our thoughts, ideas, and reflections. They encouraged us to be creative and express ourselves more freely. Writing in our journals helped improve our writing skills, build confidence, and develop stronger communication abilities. The mini journals were especially helpful for quick writes, brainstorming, and capturing ideas on the go.\r\n\r\nOverall, you didn't just provide supplies — they gave our class the tools to succeed. 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