{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blairwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10069354,"projectId":9718035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by helping create a dedicated space for calm, focus, and emotional growth. The social-emotional learning books and materials you provided have already become an essential part of our daily routine and classroom culture.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during our calm-down moments, morning meetings, and individual check-ins. Students now have a designated space they can visit when they are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or need time to reset. One powerful moment was watching a student independently choose a calming book, practice a breathing strategy they learned, and return to learning ready and regulated. These tools are helping students recognize their emotions and take responsibility for managing them in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were immediately drawn to them. They were excited to explore the books, ask questions about the tools, and learn how the calm space would work. Many students expressed that they liked having a quiet, safe place in the room where they could slow down and feel understood. It was clear that they felt seen and supported.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to explicitly teach emotional regulation strategies and helping students apply these skills during real-life classroom situations. The SEL books and materials will remain a daily support as we work on empathy, self-control, and focus—skills that are just as important as academics and will benefit students far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave you a glimpse into our classroom, and I hope you know how deeply appreciated your support is. Because of you, my students have tools to calm their minds, express their feelings, and return to learning with confidence. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758333036873,"projectUrl":"project/a-spot-for-calm-and-focus/9718035/","projectTitle":"A Spot for Calm and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Runnells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069354_orig.jpg?crop=1241,1241,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751562676323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10069354"},{"teacherId":10069354,"projectId":9718009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring multiplication flash cards into our students' hands. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on how my students learn and practice their multiplication facts every day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the flash cards daily during math warm-ups, small-group rotations, and partner practice. One of our favorite moments has been watching students quiz each other during our \"math sprint\" time—encouraging one another, celebrating correct answers, and even laughing through mistakes as they build confidence together. These cards have turned what can feel like a stressful skill into something engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the flash cards, they were genuinely excited. Many of them immediately asked if they could use them with a partner or take turns being the \"teacher.\" Several students who typically feel unsure during math were eager to jump in, which was incredibly rewarding to see. It was clear that having hands-on tools made multiplication feel more manageable and less intimidating.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps are focusing on building speed, accuracy, and confidence with multiplication facts so students can apply them to larger math concepts like multi-digit multiplication and word problems. The flash cards will continue to be a core part of our daily routine as we strengthen foundational skills that students will rely on all year long.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave you a peek into our classroom, and I hope you know how grateful we are for your support. Because of you, my students are gaining confidence, celebrating growth, and developing skills that will support their success far beyond this unit. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758310702660,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-the-fun/9718009/","projectTitle":"Multiply the Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Runnells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069354_orig.jpg?crop=1241,1241,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751562676323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10069354"},{"teacherId":9404539,"projectId":9510664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first graders have been rocking their math facts this year, and we are already seeing big gains in both speed and accuracy. They absolutely love the games we play, and your generosity has caused that excitement to grow! \r\nWe are also lucky to have a partnership with the University of Dayton, and their education students visit three days a week to play fluency games with our class. These materials have strengthened that work even more. My students are curious, determined, and eager to learn through hands-on activities. They truly light up when they feel successful—and mastering their math facts is one of the key ways we build that confidence together. \r\nBecause of you, my students are able to practice daily, track their progress, and celebrate their growth. Thank you for believing in them and for helping create a classroom where every child can feel confident and successful in math.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you more than you know! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1757954836803,"projectUrl":"project/fluent-and-fabulous-in-first-grade/9510664/","projectTitle":"Fluent and Fabulous in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704554386312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404539"},{"teacherId":10068633,"projectId":9731615,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed by the addition of diverse books. With multiple English Language Learners in my class, these texts have opened doors to both language growth and cultural connection. Students are seeing themselves reflected in the stories we read, which builds confidence and excitement for learning. At the same time, they are discovering new perspectives, helping them strengthen vocabulary and comprehension while also fostering empathy and curiosity about the world.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful changes has been the way reading time now feels inclusive and engaging for all students. My ELL learners are eager to participate in discussions, often making connections between the characters' experiences and their own lives. These books have not only supported language development but have also created a classroom culture where every child feels valued and represented. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on their learning journey, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities you've given them.","fullyFundedDate":1758835536036,"projectUrl":"project/from-words-to-worlds-empowering-ell-rea/9731615/","projectTitle":"From Words to Worlds: Empowering ELL Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10068633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751722580157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068633"},{"teacherId":9404539,"projectId":9370520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We are beyond excited to put our new supplies to good use. We kicked things off with a special \"School Supply Bootcamp,\" where students learned how to care for and use their materials responsibly. The kids even wore their bootcamp hats with pride to celebrate completing the challenge—you'll see our big smiles in the group photo!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is already making a difference. The math spinners have turned practice into play, and my students can't get enough of the games we're creating together. Having plenty of crayons, glue sticks, markers, and scissors means we can dive right into learning without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students feel proud, prepared, and ready to shine. Thank you for believing in them and helping make our classroom a place where learning and creativity flourish every day!","fullyFundedDate":1753281875675,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-basic-needs-help-first-grad/9370520/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams, Basic Needs: Help First Graders Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704554386312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404539"},{"teacherId":9404539,"projectId":9379142,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our literacy project. Every day, our incredible students show resilience, determination, and a genuine excitement for learning even in the face of real challenges. Your generosity helps ensure those challenges don't define their opportunities.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we now have powerful tools like the Secret Stories and Morphology Plus resources that will allow us to directly address the foundational literacy needs identified by our school-wide data. These materials will help demystify the complexities of reading and language, build confidence in struggling readers, and create consistency across grade levels as we work together to close learning gaps.\r\n\r\nYour gift isn't just a donation—it's an investment in our students' futures. It means more than we can express to know that others believe in our kids and are willing to partner with us to give them the skills they need to grow and thrive.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—students and staff alike—thank you for making a lasting impact at Blairwood Elementary.","fullyFundedDate":1750314528932,"projectUrl":"project/the-missing-pieces-empowering-our-stude/9379142/","projectTitle":"The Missing Pieces: Empowering Our Students with Complete Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704554386312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404539"},{"teacherId":9404539,"projectId":9238705,"letterContent":"Thank You from Our First Grade Class!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project and helping us end the year on such a joyful note! My first graders have worked incredibly hard this year growing as readers, thinkers, and kind classmates. Watching their eyes light up during read-aloud time, especially when we dive into a silly Mercy Watson adventure, has been one of the true highlights of our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, each student will get to take home their very own Mercy Watson book to keep and enjoy all summer long. That's a big deal for our readers—and a special way to celebrate all they've accomplished! The book tape will help us protect our classroom collection so even more future first graders can fall in love with reading just like this group has.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for spreading joy and keeping the love of reading going strong—at school and at home.\r\n\r\n(I was able to wrap each book and place a first day of school picture and a last day of school picture on the front. I can't believe how much they grew in all ways!)","fullyFundedDate":1744202932400,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-first-grade-with-summer-rea/9238705/","projectTitle":"Celebrating First Grade with Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704554386312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404539"},{"teacherId":9404539,"projectId":9308297,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generosity in helping us bring this sensory space to life. Thanks to you, our students now have a safe and welcoming place to pause, breathe, and reset when their emotions feel a little too big.\r\n\r\nEverything is set up and ready to go for the first day of school, and we can already feel the difference this space will make. From the spin chair to the bubble fish light, every single item was chosen with our students in mind—and we know it's going to be exactly what many of them need to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAt Blairwood, our students face a lot, but they show up every day full of curiosity, resilience, and hope. With your support, we're ready to meet their needs in new and powerful ways. This project is more than just stuff—it's a promise to our kids that their emotions matter and that they are worth the time and care it takes to help them thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all the staff and students (Pre-K through 6th grade) at Blairwood Elementary—thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1746499820188,"projectUrl":"project/senses-in-sync-a-calming-space-for-ever/9308297/","projectTitle":"Senses in Sync: A Calming Space for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schindler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704554386312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404539"},{"teacherId":9902857,"projectId":9092979,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, staff, and families of Blairwood Elementary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our first ever Bike Rodeo. Your donation helped provide brand-new bike helmets for our elementary students—ensuring that every child who participated could ride safely and confidently.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, 36 students received properly fitted helmets, many for the very first time. For some families, the cost of safety gear can be a barrier to participation. Your gift removed that barrier and gave all students the opportunity to learn essential bike safety skills in a fun, inclusive environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity goes far beyond one day. These helmets will be used throughout the year, offering protection during neighborhood rides, family outings, and commutes to school. You've empowered kids with not just safety gear, but also the knowledge and confidence to make smart choices on the road.\r\n\r\nWe witnessed the joy on children's faces as they zipped through the safety course—proud of their new gear, beaming with accomplishment. That joy, safety, and learning were made possible by your kindness.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us at Blairwood Elementary, thank you for investing in the safety, health, and happiness of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1740356391825,"projectUrl":"project/biking-broncos-safety-gear-for-a-bike-r/9092979/","projectTitle":"Biking Broncos: Safety Gear for a Bike Rodeo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gleason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9902857"},{"teacherId":9054760,"projectId":9224690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! I received the supplies over the last two days, and we've already started using the materials in our daily learning. They were so excited when they walked into the classroom after Art and saw the new rug! It is big enough where everyone has they're own space and I can't wait to utilize the rug along with the other materials to help my students finish the year strong and to start next year on the right foot! \r\nWithout your donations this wouldn't have been made possible. My students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1744346913478,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-effective-learning/9224690/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom = Effective Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9054760_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759286315128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9054760"},{"teacherId":3116704,"projectId":9087666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with essential supplies! Your generosity provided us with crayons, copy paper, storage pockets, privacy folders, pencils, and glue sticks—all of which are used daily to keep our learning environment running smoothly. These items may seem simple, but they make a huge impact: students now have the tools they need to stay organized, focus during independent work, and fully participate in hands-on learning activities. The storage pockets and privacy folders have especially helped create a more structured, focused space for each child. We are so grateful for your kindness and support—because of you, our classroom feels more prepared, empowered, and ready to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1738270913099,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-minds-classroom-essenti/9087666/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Minds: Classroom Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3116704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468879575071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cockerham"},{"teacherId":3116704,"projectId":9172858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my students now have access to individual headphones, which has already made a huge difference in our classroom. With these headphones, students can focus more deeply during independent learning time, especially when using educational programs that support reading fluency, phonics, and math skills. The improved sound quality and reduced distractions have helped create a calmer, more focused learning environment. Your donation has not only provided a helpful tool—it's helped empower students to learn at their own pace with confidence. 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