{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Livingston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9249929,"projectId":10234054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide my students with the supplies and resources they need throughout the school year. Many of my fourth-grade students come from low-income backgrounds and do not always have access to the school supplies they need. Because of this project, our classroom received pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, dry-erase supplies, chart paper, classroom storage, technology, and other materials we use regularly.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of this project was seeing my students' reactions as the boxes began arriving. They were excited knowing that everything inside was for them to use. Many of them immediately wanted to help open the boxes and see what had arrived. Their excitement reminded me of kids opening presents at Christmas, even though they knew the boxes were filled with school supplies. It was a simple moment, but it showed how meaningful it was for them to have new materials that were specifically purchased for their classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already being used throughout our daily lessons and activities. Students now have dependable access to the materials they need to complete assignments, participate in group activities, create projects, and work at the board without worrying about whether supplies are available. The storage and classroom organization items are also helping us keep these materials organized and easy for students to access. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources across all subject areas as students complete hands-on projects, collaborative activities, and everyday classroom work. Thank you for helping to create a classroom where my students have the tools they need to learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1787188767387,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-a-successful-ye/10234054/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for a Successful Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249929"},{"teacherId":6553564,"projectId":10190774,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful contribution to my classroom. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for donating to my projects. Your generosity means so much to me. I can not tell you enough how vital your donation is to me and my students. As a teacher our funds are limited, so I can not purchase things on my own without breaking my budget. You have made it possible for my students to enjoy things that I want them to have. Financial challenges can sometimes get in the way, but you make it possible for my students to have things without an issue . My students love the items you have given them. My students were able to see the lifecycle of the butterfly thanks to you. They were so excited to release the butterflies. You made science come to life for them thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1784209763671,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-butterflies/10190774/","projectTitle":"We Love Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mallory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6553564_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y246&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598457556509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6553564"},{"teacherId":4400043,"projectId":10277108,"letterContent":"We have been in school about 22 days now, so we are still settling in, but as always it is so refreshing to see the excitement of our students when they are presented with something new. Two new things have happened to our students, one we are combining with another school, and slowly becoming one and the arrival of our headphones, Legos, magnetic numbers and other sensory items. Last Friday, we had indoor recess and when I went to cover one of the 1st grade classrooms, one of my favorite (I have many...lol) 1st graders asked, \"Mr. Garr, did you bring the Legos?\" I was sad to say that I had forgotten them, but would bring them the next time. He went away with a smile on his face, so I knew he was excited about being able to play with the Legos again, so I definitely remembered them today! \r\n\r\nIt is small interactions like that which have a great impact on our students, being able to give them something that challenges them and opens up their creativity in a fun and positive way. They are excited to try something new and when it is something that helps them overcome their disabilities whether physical or academic, they stand taller. Another 1st grader asked to play with the snap-together blocks, which at the time he didn't know that they snapped together, he just saw blocks. I showed him how they snapped together and his face lit up as he said, \"Cool!\" Later, I watched other students making words with the blocks. There were sensory calm down bottles that students could design themselves, and a 4th and 6th grader each made one, and were honored when I said they could keep them. With our older students, they like things like that but you don't often find them interested in making them and then keeping what they make, out of fear that their peers will ridicule them, but I'm happy to say that didn't happen.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful that our DonorsChoose partners shared their hearts and made this project happen. When students are doing iReady in my room, I've never had a set of headphones so I'm thankful for our new headphones. They are soft and comfortable enough not to hurt the students' ears, so I know they will enjoy wearing them. A next step is to incorporate parts of this project with another project by using some of the craft paper and art supplies to create an eco-environment for our sensory animal toys. This will serve to teach our students about how other living things survive and what their environment looks and feels like in real time, plus challenge them to help create the environment for the various sensory animals. What makes our students special is their willingness to learn, create and care for something other than themselves. I'm excited to see what they can create and to be able to document it using our iPad, along with data collection. Thank you DonorsChoose for once again making me humble and grateful that my students can continue to grow academically, socially, and behaviorally.","fullyFundedDate":1781890349825,"projectUrl":"project/not-limited-by-our-disabilities/10277108/","projectTitle":"Not Limited by Our Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784667285250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pbis-tdgarr"},{"teacherId":10472432,"projectId":10174584,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! The bean bag chair and small-group cart have already made a positive difference for my students. The bean bag chair has quickly become a favorite spot for reading and independent work. Students are excited to have a comfortable space where they can relax, focus, and enjoy a good book. The small-group cart has helped keep learning materials organized and easily accessible, making our small-group instruction more effective and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having a learning environment that feels welcoming and designed just for them. The bean bag chair creates a cozy reading space that encourages students to spend more time reading, while the cart allows us to smoothly transition into small-group lessons and targeted activities. Students love using these new resources because they make learning feel special and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThese additions have especially benefited students who need a little extra encouragement to stay engaged. Reluctant readers are often eager to take a turn reading in the bean bag chair, and students who receive small-group support are more focused and prepared because materials are organized and ready to use. Thanks to your generosity, my students have a more comfortable, organized, and inviting place to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1775758735992,"projectUrl":"project/from-supplies-to-success/10174584/","projectTitle":"From Supplies to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10472432"},{"teacherId":9249929,"projectId":10174484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping provide my fourth-grade students with the fleece needed to make tie blankets for animals at our local shelter. When the materials arrived, my students were incredibly excited to see all of the fleece and learn that they would be using it to create something for animals in need. Many of my students come from low-income backgrounds and are often on the receiving end of donations and community support. This project gave them a special opportunity to experience what it feels like to give back and help others.\r\n\r\nWorking together, our class made more than 40 fleece tie blankets for cats and dogs at the shelter. The students took great pride in choosing the fleece, working together, tying each blanket, and knowing that their hard work would provide an animal with something soft and warm to lie on. It was especially meaningful to see how seriously they took the responsibility once they understood who the blankets were for. What started as a classroom project became an opportunity to practice teamwork, kindness, empathy, and service to our community.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue talking about the importance of community service and the different ways students can make a difference, even at a young age. I hope this experience helps them recognize that helping others does not always require having a lot to give—sometimes their time, effort, and kindness can have just as much impact. Thank you for making it possible for my students to experience the joy and pride that comes from giving back.","fullyFundedDate":1775141239837,"projectUrl":"project/fleece-for-a-cause/10174484/","projectTitle":"Fleece for a Cause","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249929"},{"teacherId":4400043,"projectId":10151088,"letterContent":"It is with great pleasure and excitement that I am writing this impact letter to let you know how the students received the books that were requested. I shared 'The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-Break History of Hoops' with one of my players and you could see the excitement in his eyes as he flipped through the pages and was able to identify various players. He struggles somewhat with reading so this for me was huge as he read out various names and some of the information.\r\n\r\nI'm a reader so when students want to read, but struggle, I allow them to choose a book and then read with them. I encourage them every time they succeed in successfully completing a paragraph or sentence. Not many of them have someone at home reading with them and encouraging them when they do well, so it is very important for me to verbally encourage them when we read together, as well as use the books from this project to help them choose reading materials that they are interested in. \r\n\r\nA few students, who are working on 'Thank You' notes were excited to pick their own book. They stood there searching through the books until they found the one that suited them. I left them to begin reading, and one of the female students said to me, \"Mr. Garr, I'm already on page 10.\" This is an example of reading when the book is fun and interesting, you start reading and can't wait to finish. Our future goal for this project is to build a special interest library and start a small book club with some of our older students. I want them to not only enjoy reading but to be able to share it with others in a small group setting, which we don't do much of any more in schools. I am so excited for the DonorsChoose community to receive the 'Thank You' notes from my students and also to know that I'm so very grateful for all of your support with this awesome project! Thank you from my heart to yours! Blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1773866207680,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-reading/10151088/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784667285250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pbis-tdgarr"},{"teacherId":9286140,"projectId":9341947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our classroom. Throughout the year we have used the items purchased with this in many ways. You have been apart of enriching a child's education and providing them with culturally aware items to do so. My class this year is the sweetest bunch of kids ever. They lit up like Christmas morning each time I got to introduce them to something new and they read the books over and over. Better Together Cinderella is a class favorite. Representation means everything.","fullyFundedDate":1755711473465,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-deserves-happily-ever-after/9341947/","projectTitle":"Everyone Deserves Happily Ever After","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747086676929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286140"},{"teacherId":9249929,"projectId":9994573,"letterContent":"My students had the chance to fuel their brain in preparation for their state test. Because of you I know that no student was struggling because they were hungry. Many of my students come from food insecure areas. Your contribution ensured that they didn't come to school hungry or leave hungry. \r\n My students have been able to bridge the gap in their learning by having access to headphones. Headphones in the classroom allow students to have stuff read to them as well as provide differentiation for lessons to help them access the material in a way that engages them the same as their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1774107661214,"projectUrl":"project/sounds-of-successful-learning/9994573/","projectTitle":"Sounds of Successful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249929"},{"teacherId":4400043,"projectId":10010558,"letterContent":"I have a first-grade student who comes to my room and asks if I have anything he can color. Today I was sitting with him as he worked on his math, and again he mentioned that he wanted to color. This is many of our students who like to draw or color because it relaxes them and helps them to calm down when feeling anxious. Because of your generosity this project has been given life, and students are already enjoying the various coloring books, thank you so much!\r\n\r\nOne of our teachers was especially excited about the Teni & Tayo - Legendary African Queens Coloring Book. She was as excited as our students were. The Equally Wonderful Anti Racism Coloring Book that was included in this project was right on time as we were in our Black History month celebration and it was the first book a Special Education student picked up from the stack. How wonderful was that.\r\n\r\nWe have a Naozinebi Positive Affirmations Coloring Poster for Kids and it has been a big success. Our PBIS Monthly Character Trait is \"Intrinsic Motivation\" where students \"demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility, confidence, and advocacy.\" I hung the poster on my May's bulletin board and daily students are coming asking can they color on it. My answer is \"yes\", and they get to pick our the affirmation that fits them. I wish I had taken a picture of the work in progress before I submitted my other pictures so you can see the impact of this project in real time! Thank you so very much for making this happen, I am forever in your debt!","fullyFundedDate":1771018681927,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-world-our-way/10010558/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our World Our Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784667285250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pbis-tdgarr"},{"teacherId":4400043,"projectId":9974980,"letterContent":"You have all made my students so very happy once again with your generosity and kindness! As I unpacked the boxes and students were going by, they would run into my office to see what was new. Before I could even get the boxes unpacked really well, I heard, \"I have 34 compliment tickets, I can buy that and that!\"; \"Hey Mr. Garr, can I get something for free!\"; \"Is that slime, does it glow in the dark?\", and many more comments that brought a smile to my face because of their excitement!\r\n\r\nThe growth in many of our students behaviorally has been tremendous and this project is a way to continue to reward and encourage them to continue to practice the social emotional skills that we are teaching them, as well as setting personal goals that they can achieve, not because I ask them to but because it makes them feel good internally and then shows externally. I have a student who comes to me for Check-In/Check-Out, a PBIS Tier 2 intervention and he earns points that turn into rewards. He is supposed to check-in in the morning then return in the afternoon, right before dismissal, to share his success for the day; but he is so excited now that he stops in at least 2 additional times and says, \"Mr. Garr, guess what?; I have 12 points already\" or \"Mr. Garr, I almost have 36 points, can I spend time with you?\" He is growing and I'm excited to reward him with the various items that were donated by your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe celebrate our students who don't have a referral for the whole month, and they are given a certificate with our Monthly Character Trait on it as well as a piece of candy, so the Jolly Ranchers came right on time for the January & February celebrations! Thank you so very much!\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue to teach our students the necessary SEL lessons and skills that will enable them to move even higher in being able to self-regulate, make better choices that will enable them to be \"Caught Being Good\" and then earn that reward, they desire! Thank you again for enabling me and my fellow educators to do great work of serving our students, we can't do it without your kindness! You are much appreciated and we are very honored!","fullyFundedDate":1767131606558,"projectUrl":"project/caught-being-good-6/9974980/","projectTitle":"Caught Being Good 6","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784667285250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pbis-tdgarr"},{"teacherId":4400043,"projectId":9932122,"letterContent":"Most of our resources had arrived by the time we returned from Winter Break so the students were excited to see what was new in the school store since it had been \"sooo long since we shopped\" some of my 6th graders' words...lol! Sometimes they over dramatize things, which tickles me and endears them to me. I was able to show them and they were excited especially with the Unicorn Galaxy Slime and Squishy Squeeze balls! All our students love the playfulness of slime from Pre-K to 6th grade, the ability to touch, stretch and manipulate the slime helps them to focus their minds and relax, which is what this project is all about - teaching our children how to be in charge of their own self-regulation.\r\n\r\nMastering self-regulation takes time and repeated practice of the skill over and over. With this project we have the opportunity and now, a variety of resources to help our students do just this, from crayons where they can create artwork to slime and squishy toys that they can manipulate the items when they're sad or happy or angry or just as a way to get used to self-regulating.\r\n\r\nI had a little Pre-K student choose 2 slimes, as she said, \"I'm getting one for my brother...\", and the Instructional Assistant laughed and replied, \"that's what I figured.\" This light moment is a reflection of most of our students, always thinking ahead or of someone else; and the staff who works with our students, continues to encourage them. I am so thankful to each of you our dear Donors for your continued support of my/our students and their emotional, academic and mental well-being. I am so humbled and grateful by your kindness and look forward to continued success with my students and their ability to \"master self-regulation\" because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1765311593546,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-self-regulation/9932122/","projectTitle":"Mastering Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784667285250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pbis-tdgarr"},{"teacherId":10231514,"projectId":9725492,"letterContent":"We have been having a wonderful time here at Livingston enjoying all of our new books, made possible by YOU!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous gift to our Our Library Wishlist campaign, our library is growing into the joyful, well-stocked reading space our students deserve. Your support means that our young readers now have fresh shelves of stories that reflect their lives, spark their imaginations, and open doors to new worlds.\r\n\r\nEach book you helped fund carries the promise of discovery and belonging. Students have been finding new favorite authors and crowding around our vibrant new titles. Their excitement and pride remind us how powerful it is when a community invests in its young citizens.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, teachers, and families, thank you for believing in the power of stories and for helping us make equity visible on every shelf. Your kindness turns reading dreams into daily realities!","fullyFundedDate":1759963358427,"projectUrl":"project/our-library-wishlist/9725492/","projectTitle":"Our Library Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bieber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231514_orig.jpg?crop=683,683,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768519499266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231514"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_84031","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":84031,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Livingston Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Livingston Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/columbus-city-school-district/livingston-elementary-school/84031"}