{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eakin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10128387,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Move, Learn, Thrive: Our Adaptive Table Project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in their success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to an adaptive table that better supports their learning, movement, and participation throughout the school day. This specialized equipment provides a flexible and inclusive learning environment where students with diverse needs can work comfortably, engage more fully in activities, and build important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond the table itself. By creating a space that promotes accessibility and independence, you are helping students gain confidence, stay engaged, and reach their full potential. Whether they are working on classroom assignments, participating in small-group activities, or developing essential life skills, they now have a supportive environment designed to meet their unique needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness demonstrates to our students that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their growth. That message is powerful and inspiring. Every day, they will benefit from the opportunities your generosity has created.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and school community, thank you for helping us make learning more accessible, inclusive, and empowering. We are deeply appreciative of your support and the positive impact you have made through Move, Learn, Thrive: Our Adaptive Table Project.","fullyFundedDate":1784139879264,"projectUrl":"project/move-learn-thrive-our-adaptive-table/10128387/","projectTitle":"Move, Learn, Thrive: Our Adaptive Table Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10308323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Reading Is My Superpower Part 2! Your generosity is helping us give our students an exciting and memorable way to discover the power of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students will receive superhero capes that will help bring our reading adventure to life. These capes are more than just fun accessories—they will serve as a symbol of the incredible power students gain when they learn to read. As they put on their capes, students will be reminded that they have the ability to overcome challenges, discover new worlds, learn new things, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nThroughout our reading activities, we will connect the idea of being a superhero with important literacy skills and character traits. Students will learn that reading builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, develops imagination, increases knowledge, and builds confidence. They will also discover that true superpowers include perseverance, curiosity, kindness, and never giving up when learning becomes challenging.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation will go far beyond a single reading activity. The capes will help create excitement and positive memories around reading while encouraging students to see themselves as strong, capable, and confident readers. For students who may struggle with reading, this sense of empowerment can be especially meaningful. We want them to understand that challenges do not define them and that they have the power to grow.\r\n\r\nWhen students put on their superhero capes and open a book, they will be reminded that reading is a superpower that can take them anywhere.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, encouraging their imaginations, and helping us make reading an experience they will remember. Your generosity is helping our young readers discover that the greatest superpower they can develop is the power to read, learn, imagine, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1780526115472,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-my-superpower-part-2/10308323/","projectTitle":"Reading Is My Superpower Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10132289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Reading Is My Superpower Part 3! Your generosity is helping us give our students an exciting and memorable way to discover the power of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students will receive superhero capes that will help bring our reading adventure to life. These capes are more than just fun accessories—they will serve as a symbol of the incredible power students gain when they learn to read. As they put on their capes, students will be reminded that they have the ability to overcome challenges, discover new worlds, learn new things, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nThroughout our reading activities, we will connect the idea of being a superhero with important literacy skills and character traits. Students will learn that reading builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, develops imagination, increases knowledge, and builds confidence. They will also discover that true superpowers include perseverance, curiosity, kindness, and never giving up when learning becomes challenging.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation will go far beyond a single reading activity. The capes will help create excitement and positive memories around reading while encouraging students to see themselves as strong, capable, and confident readers. For students who may struggle with reading, this sense of empowerment can be especially meaningful. We want them to understand that challenges do not define them and that they have the power to grow.\r\n\r\nWhen students put on their superhero capes and open a book, they will be reminded that reading is a superpower that can take them anywhere.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, encouraging their imaginations, and helping us make reading an experience they will remember. Your generosity is helping our young readers discover that the greatest superpower they can develop is the power to read, learn, imagine, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1780008166203,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-my-superpower-part-3/10132289/","projectTitle":"Reading Is My Superpower Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10333035,"letterContent":"Your generous support of Kick, Pass, Score: Building Soccer Skills Together! is making a positive impact on our students both on and off the field!\r\n\r\nWith access to soccer equipment, students have opportunities to practice important physical skills such as kicking, passing, dribbling, coordination, and teamwork. More importantly, soccer provides a fun and engaging way for students to build confidence, develop sportsmanship, learn how to communicate with others, and practice perseverance.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Instead of waiting for a turn or sharing limited supplies, students can spend more time actively participating, practicing, and encouraging one another. Each kick, pass, and goal becomes an opportunity to learn something new and celebrate progress.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping create an inclusive environment where students can be active, connect with their peers, and discover the joy of working together toward a common goal. You are not just providing soccer equipment—you are helping students build confidence, friendships, teamwork, and skills that extend far beyond the soccer field.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us kick, pass, score, and grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1781559472541,"projectUrl":"project/kick-pass-score-building-soccer-skill/10333035/","projectTitle":"Kick, Pass, Score: Building Soccer Skills Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":10268108,"projectId":10097016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and students with brand new headphones for the 2026-2027 school year! Having reliable headphones is important in the learning of my students. Reliable technology also give me, the teacher, more time to work with students in small group or one on one setting because I do not need to spend my time troubleshooting non-working headphones.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been unpackaged and labeled for student use. (see picture)\r\n\r\nLooking forward to a wonderful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1774106756357,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-student-headphones/10097016/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Student Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Browning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268108"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10323909,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Where Stories Come to Life! Your generosity is helping create a special reading experience where students can curl up with a good book, get cozy under a soft blanket, and let their imaginations take them anywhere.\r\n\r\nYour donation will provide students with engaging books and cozy blankets that transform reading time into an inviting and memorable experience. For many children, having a comfortable space and a book of their own can make reading feel less like an assignment and more like an adventure. These materials will help create a classroom environment where students feel safe, relaxed, curious, and excited to explore new stories.\r\n\r\nThe books you are providing will open doors to new worlds, introduce students to fascinating characters, build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and inspire creativity. The blankets will add an extra layer of comfort and help create a cozy reading environment where students can slow down, focus, and become completely immersed in a story.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support is helping students discover the joy of reading. We want every child to believe that books are places they can escape to, learn from, laugh with, and imagine themselves within. When students see themselves as readers, they begin to see new possibilities for themselves as learners and as individuals.\r\n\r\nA Special Shout-Out to Disney!\r\n\r\nWe also want to give a very special THANK YOU to Disney for doubling all donations to this project! Their incredible generosity means that every dollar donated goes twice as far for our students. This generous match will allow us to provide even more books, blankets, and opportunities for students to experience the magic of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of the support from our donors and Disney, our classroom can become a place where stories truly come to life—where students can snuggle up, turn the pages, dream big, and let their imaginations soar.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their love of learning. Your kindness is helping us create joyful reading memories that can stay with our students long after they close the final page.","fullyFundedDate":1784378806522,"projectUrl":"project/where-stories-come-to-life/10323909/","projectTitle":"Where Stories Come to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10288560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Fidgets, Feelings, and Future Makers project! Your generosity is giving our students an exciting opportunity to combine creativity, technology, and problem-solving through our STEAM Club.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will be able to use 3D printing technology to design and create their own personalized fidgets. Instead of simply using a fidget, students will become the designers, inventors, and makers behind their creations. They will have the opportunity to turn their ideas into real, tangible objects that they can use and be proud of.\r\n\r\nThis project will help students develop important STEAM skills as they learn about design, technology, engineering, and the 3D printing process. They will practice creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, patience, and perseverance as they design, test, improve, and print their own creations.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project gives students a chance to express themselves and explore tools that may inspire them to become future creators, engineers, designers, and innovators. Students will see that their ideas have value and that they have the ability to create solutions and bring their imaginations to life.\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing more than providing materials—it is providing opportunities, confidence, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a STEAM experience where they can explore, invent, and become the future makers they are capable of being!","fullyFundedDate":1780593937901,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-feelings-and-future-makers/10288560/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Feelings, and Future Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10177786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Where Stories Come to Life\"! Your generous donation of blankets and books will give our students cozy spaces to curl up, explore new worlds, and let their imaginations soar.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, a book is more than just a story—it is a chance to dream, create, and see possibilities beyond their everyday experiences. Having a warm blanket and a wonderful book can make reading feel like a special adventure and provide a comforting space where students can relax, learn, and use their imaginations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have more opportunities to fall in love with reading, discover new ideas, and bring stories to life through their own creativity. You are helping create moments of comfort, wonder, and imagination that our students will remember.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make their imaginations come alive, one story at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1783023923911,"projectUrl":"project/where-stories-come-to-life/10177786/","projectTitle":"Where Stories Come to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":10381187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Hear It, Imagine It, Create It!\" Your generosity is helping us start the school year with the tools our students need to listen, imagine, and express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nHaving headphones and creative supplies available from the very beginning of the year will make a meaningful difference. Headphones give students the opportunity to focus, listen to music or stories, and create in a way that feels calming and personal. The art supplies will encourage students to turn what they hear and imagine into drawings, designs, and creative pieces they can be proud of.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources give students a chance to create without limits. They can explore their imagination, express their feelings, build confidence, and discover the joy of making something that is uniquely their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us make the start of this school year one filled with creativity, connection, and imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1784844719386,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-imagine-it-create-it/10381187/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Imagine It, Create It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eakinpbis"},{"teacherId":8893605,"projectId":9907915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom has truly transformed into a vibrant, literacy-rich environment where our bright and resilient bilingual learners can see, touch, hear, and interact with language in deeply meaningful ways.\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we opened the materials together, the students were absolutely thrilled. Seeing the classroom labels and English-Spanish photo word wall cards go up was a beautiful moment—the students have absolutely loved seeing everyday objects labeled in Spanish. You should see how they light up when they hear and see their home language being spoken and celebrated in the classroom; it instantly makes them feel welcome, secure, and ready to learn.\r\nWe have integrated these incredible tools into our daily small-group reading instruction and independent centers. The multisensory resources have been a total game-changer. Specifically, the tactile sandpaper letters and sand trays have been instrumental in helping students map letter formations and sounds directly into their brains. Watching a student trace a letter with their fingers while sounding it out, and then seeing that lightbulb moment click, is incredibly powerful. The Montessori alphabet tiles are also keeping them highly engaged while strengthening both their vocabulary and fine motor skills.\r\nYour gift did so much more than just buy supplies—it sent a message to these hardworking children that their languages and backgrounds are valuable. Thank you for empowering our students and helping them build the confidence they need to become lifelong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1771008180712,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-literacy-tools-for-growing-rea/9907915/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Literacy Tools for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8893605"},{"teacherId":8893605,"projectId":9904188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life! Because of your generosity, our school community experienced a beautiful celebration of culture, literacy, and connection. Our PBIS team strives to create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, and your gift made that a reality in a tangible, memorable way.\r\nHow We Used the Resources & A Special Classroom Moment\r\nThe books and craft kits you provided brought the celebration of Eid straight into our classrooms and hearts. Our school librarian read the interactive stories to students across multiple grade levels, sparking wonderful conversations about traditions, empathy, and kindness.\r\nOne of the most magical moments was watching the students create their Eid window light-catchers. Once finished, these beautiful crafts hung in our windows, catching the sun and filling each classroom with a warm, glimmering glow before students proudly took them home.\r\nAdditionally, the resources included large hallway posters that became a massive school-wide highlight. On a rainy indoor recess day—when teachers are always looking for engaging, calming activities—working on these posters was an absolute lifesaver. Every single student contributed to coloring and decorating them. Now proudly displayed, those hallway posters are a massive source of community pride that everyone can look at and say, \"I helped make that.\"\r\nOur Students' First Reactions\r\nWhen the materials first arrived and were unveiled, the classroom was filled with pure excitement and curiosity! The vibrant illustrations in the books immediately drew the students in, and they couldn't wait to roll up their sleeves for the hands-on crafts. For our students who celebrate Eid at home, seeing their traditions honored in such a beautiful way brought a visible sense of pride and joy—they were absolutely thrilled to share a piece of their world with their peers and teachers.\r\nThe Lasting Impact & Next Steps\r\nThrough this project, both students and teachers gained a wealth of knowledge and a deeper understanding of Eid, a holiday that many of our own peers and staff members celebrate. It succeeded in creating exactly the kind of welcoming, inclusive environment we always aim for.\r\nAs a next step, our students are channeling this curiosity into our ongoing PBIS monthly cultural awareness lessons. We will be using the connections built during this project as a foundation for our next classroom activity, where students will reflect on the beauty of their own unique family traditions and share them with the class.\r\nThank you for looking into our classroom, believing in our students, and helping us build a more empathetic, connected community. These are moments they will carry with them far beyond the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1764539097768,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-eid-books-crafts-and-cultur/9904188/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Eid: Books, Crafts, and Cultural Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8893605"},{"teacherId":9244558,"projectId":10199488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Help Us Keep Kids Cool, Safe, During Outdoor Play!\" Your generosity and kindness mean so much to both me and my students. Because of your donation, our students will have access to resources that help keep them safe, comfortable, and cared for during outdoor activities and warm weather days.\r\n\r\nOutdoor play is such an important part of childhood. 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Your support reminds our students that there are people who care deeply about their well-being and success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the lives of our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1777579968559,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-kids-cool-safe-during-out/10199488/","projectTitle":"Help Us Keep Kids Cool, Safe, During Outdoor Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9244558"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45403","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":263,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":53,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.4,"schoolId":45403,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eakin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eakin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/columbus-city-school-district/eakin-elementary-school/45403"}