{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chesapeake Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8318617,"projectId":10230461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our elementary art students! Your generous donation helped provide the materials and supplies they needed to explore, create, experiment, and express themselves through art. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students were able to experience the joy of making something with their own hands - and discover that there are no limits to their creativity!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of our art room and our young artists. Your generosity makes a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778262323985,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-with-kwik-stix/10230461/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations With Kwik Stix","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8318617_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x93,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777556829262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8318617"},{"teacherId":8318617,"projectId":10234325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our elementary art students! Your generous donation helped provide the materials and supplies they needed to explore, create, experiment, and express themselves through art. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students were able to experience the joy of making something with their own hands - and discover that there are no limits to their creativity!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of our art room and our young artists. 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Your generosity makes a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778005090766,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-watercolors/10225629/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Watercolors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8318617_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x93,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777556829262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8318617"},{"teacherId":4377902,"projectId":10170276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of a laminator for our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness and support mean so much to us and will have a lasting impact on our students. This laminator will allow us to create durable, hands-on learning materials, games, centers, visual aids, and activities that our young learners can enjoy again and again. Your generosity helps make our classroom a more engaging, interactive, and exciting place to learn. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in the education and experiences of our little learners. Thank you for helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1774789905982,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-treasures/10170276/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Treasures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4377902_orig.png?crop=334,334,x409,y526&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786393339577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4377902"},{"teacherId":4610187,"projectId":10304490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for supporting our sensory corner project! These new resources are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Our students are using the sensory materials throughout the day to help them calm their bodies, focus their attention, and feel more comfortable and ready to learn.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited and curious! They immediately wanted to explore everything. Watching them choose a sensory activity that helped them feel calm and engaged was such a special classroom moment.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments has been seeing students independently go to the sensory corner when they need a quiet break or a way to regulate their emotions. The corner has become a safe and welcoming space where students can take a moment, explore, and then return to learning when they are ready.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue teaching students how to use the sensory corner appropriately and to incorporate these resources into our daily routines and lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students these wonderful tools and for helping us create a classroom where every child has a place to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1787937381547,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-neurodiverse-learners-through/10304490/","projectTitle":"Supporting Neurodiverse Learners Through Sensory Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4610187_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778706486812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4610187"},{"teacherId":7820372,"projectId":10286066,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom chair project! Because of you, our students now have new, comfortable, sturdy chairs that help make their classrooms feel welcoming and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as a chair may not seem like a big deal, but in an elementary school, it truly is! Our students spend a large part of their day sitting, reading, writing, creating, collaborating, and learning. Having chairs that are safe, comfortable, and the right size gives them one less distraction and allows them to focus on what matters most—learning and growing.\r\n\r\nYour donation also sent our students an important message: **their learning environment matters, and there are people in their community who care about them and want them to succeed.** That is an impact that goes far beyond new furniture.\r\n\r\nOur students and staff are so appreciative of your kindness. These chairs will be used by hundreds of little Panthers throughout the years ahead, making your gift one that will continue to make a difference for a very long time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our classrooms, and our school. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785774550360,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learning/10286066/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCallister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7820372_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673314122888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-mccallister4"},{"teacherId":4479512,"projectId":10174721,"letterContent":"The thesauruses have made a meaningful impact on my students' writing and vocabulary skills! Students are now able to independently find stronger, more descriptive words to express their ideas, making their writing more detailed and engaging. They have enjoyed learning new words and discovering different ways to say what they mean.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also encouraged students to take more ownership of their writing. Instead of settling for the first word that comes to mind, they are learning to make thoughtful word choices and expand their vocabulary. I have seen increased confidence in students as they work to improve their writing, and the thesauruses have become a valuable tool in our classroom. 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This simple change has had a meaningful impact on student engagement, participation, and overall classroom comfort.\r\n\r\n Most importantly, my students feel that their learning space is special and that others believe in their success. The new chairs have helped make our classroom a more welcoming, comfortable place to learn. We are so grateful to our DonorsChoose supporters for making this possible! 💜🐾📚","fullyFundedDate":1779323346200,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learning/10286177/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10509781"},{"teacherId":3313091,"projectId":10118675,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your generous support of my project. Moving to Kindergarten and First Grade after so many years at a higher level left me with very few age-appropriate resources. My classroom is now stocked with tools and activities that my students love!\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, I had two students open the boxes. They are both boys who do well when given a job. Especially a job that requires their \"strong muscles\"! They loved opening the boxes and got so excited when they saw each new item. I hope you enjoy the pictures I took of them as they opened them. Since then, all of my students have enjoyed sorting, naming colors, using tweezers for fine motor development, cutting fruits, drawing letters, counting items in sets, and so much more.\r\n\r\nWithout generous donors like you, my class would be much less engaging. My kids and I truly love working with all of our new supplies and simply want to say, \"THANK YOU!\"","fullyFundedDate":1777823153197,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-excitement-in-kindergarten/10118675/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Excitement in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McClelland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3313091_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449600155819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcclelland"},{"teacherId":4479512,"projectId":10157761,"letterContent":"The new chairs have made a wonderful difference in my classroom! My students are more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. Having chairs that are the right size and more supportive has helped create a classroom environment where students can sit comfortably during lessons, independent work, and group activities. 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My students walked into our classroom for the very first time full of curiosity, energy, and big plans for what they want to learn. Because of your generosity, they were greeted by a bright, cozy new carpet that has quickly become the heart of our classroom. This rug is where we gather every morning to start our day, share our ideas, and dive into new books. Instead of sitting on a cold, hard floor, their \"small hands\" and eager minds are completely anchored in a warm, welcoming space. 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