{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"KIPP Columbus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8689222,"projectId":9161857,"letterContent":"These generous gifts greatly assist my students in making online learning more accessible and achieving their educational goals. Without quality headphones, many students struggle to pay attention while working on their online assignments and assessments. Headphones help them stay focused and block out distractions that could impede their learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, providing headphones means students do not have to purchase them themselves. Many of these students come from families that cannot afford the necessary school supplies. Often, I find myself buying supplies out of my own pocket, so any assistance is truly appreciated. I feel blessed to have support from fantastic companies that are willing to help our students, making learning easier and enabling them to reach both their short-term and long-term goals. Thank you, and may God bless you and bring more success to your business.","fullyFundedDate":1746698768723,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-the-rescue/9161857/","projectTitle":"Headphones To The Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8689222_orig.jpg?crop=447,448,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663333579527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-chery"},{"teacherId":9667106,"projectId":9419772,"letterContent":"Thank you endlessly for your donations and support to the library this year. Because of you, we have been able to jump into the school year with great success.\r\n\r\nWe have used the art supplies to explore our creative, advertising sides. Students created their own company logo or picked a famous person to create a fast food meal deal with. We were very deliberate with our colors because they tell different stories!\r\n\r\nWe are excited to keep growing our love of reading and knowledge of media with the help of your supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1750773619677,"projectUrl":"project/our-library-year-2/9419772/","projectTitle":"Our Library Year 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malerie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9667106_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723673843297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9667106"},{"teacherId":9921763,"projectId":9109711,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generous contributions to my project, \"Rhythms Without Limits.\" Because of your kindness, my special education students will now have the opportunity to fully participate in music class through the use of Tubanos — large African-style drums that are both accessible and engaging for all learners.\r\n\r\nThese drums aren't just instruments; they're bridges to rhythm, focus, and joy. Their design makes it easier for students to play successfully, feel the beat, and express themselves in ways that words sometimes cannot. Thanks to you, my classroom will echo with excitement, connection, and confidence as every student becomes part of the ensemble.\r\n\r\nYour support from family, friends, and colleagues means the world to me. You've helped create an environment where core memories and lifelong experiences can take root — moments of belonging, pride, and pure musical joy that my students might not have otherwise known.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in this vision and helping our students find their rhythm without limits.","fullyFundedDate":1746785444486,"projectUrl":"project/rhythms-without-limits/9109711/","projectTitle":"Rhythms Without Limits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9921763_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741044704528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9921763"},{"teacherId":7272582,"projectId":9507569,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students could hardly wait to dive in. The moment I opened the boxes, the room buzzed with excitement — hands shot up, voices chimed with curiosity, and one student even said, \"It feels like Christmas in math class!\"\r\nWe've already started using the resources to strengthen our small-group lessons and independent practice. For example, during our latest math rotations, students used the manipulatives and task cards from this project to explore place value and number operations in a hands-on way. I watched students who normally hesitate to share suddenly lead their groups with confidence, explaining their thinking and teaching their peers.\r\nThe impact has been immediate: more engagement, deeper understanding, and a renewed love for learning. These materials have transformed routine lessons into interactive, joyful experiences.\r\nNext, my students are using these tools to build toward our upcoming project — designing \"real-world\" math challenges where they'll apply what they've learned to solve everyday problems. Your generosity gave them not just supplies, but motivation and pride.\r\nThank you for believing in them, for giving our classroom the resources to dream bigger, and for helping us turn learning into something my students truly look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202906106,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-minds-and-brighten-their-day/9507569/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Minds and Brighten Their Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Savage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7272582_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695342418132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7272582"},{"teacherId":8525630,"projectId":8493569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom! The headphones and themed materials you helped provide made a huge impact on my 2nd graders this year. The moment the headphones arrived, students were excited to try them out—and they've been a game-changer ever since. Whether they were listening to instructional videos, reading along with audiobooks, or completing lessons, the headphones created a quiet, personalized learning space that helped every child stay more engaged. They allowed me to support a variety of learning styles in a way that felt meaningful and manageable.\r\n\r\nThe classroom-themed materials transformed our space into a calm, welcoming, and inspiring environment. Students noticed the difference right away and took pride in keeping it organized. The colors, visuals, and layout made the room feel like their own. Having a space that feels safe and visually peaceful has truly supported their ability to focus and connect. We've had more on-task learning, more smiles, and even more collaboration because the room just *feels good*. Your kindness helped set the tone for a year of growth, joy, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1721053162616,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-new-experiences-new-things/8493569/","projectTitle":"New School, New Experiences, New Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8525630_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660149329655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myeishaarnold"},{"teacherId":9223327,"projectId":8715770,"letterContent":"We appreciate the warm coats and winter gear to support our students ability to come to school when waiting at the bus stop or playing on the playground. Some of our families struggle with keeping up with their growth spurts, which is impacting their ability to stay warm during the winter season. This also helps our students with their attendance, so families do not feel the need to keep them home due to inclement weather. Our students are forever grateful for the kindness you are providing to them. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1733247185774,"projectUrl":"project/winter-is-coming/8715770/","projectTitle":"Winter is Coming","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vivian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223327_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695302868307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223327"},{"teacherId":9223327,"projectId":8714263,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying our therapy room to help give our student's a voice to express their feelings. Our students experience a range of emotions such as grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc. This is helping us give students a creative therapeutic approach to meet their developmental needs. In addition, therapeutic tools to take with them into the classroom, which is assisting in their ability to stay grounded. Thank you for assisting us with finding a way to meet their mental health and academic needs.","fullyFundedDate":1734710996373,"projectUrl":"project/kids-just-wanna-have-fun/8714263/","projectTitle":"Kids Just Wanna Have Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vivian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223327_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695302868307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223327"},{"teacherId":9223327,"projectId":9011316,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our school resources to help our students basic needs, such as clean clothes. This has reduce the need for parents to come and pick up their child or provide them with new clothes when an accident happens at school. In addition, some of our families do not have a washer or dryer let alone laundry supplies to ensure their child's clothes are cleaned. These families are forever grateful for the assistance you have provided them.\r\n\r\nThis has also reduced a lot teasing within the school from other peers who may not understand what other children are going through at home. These students are able to feel much safer in the classroom, while meeting their academic goals. Thank you again for your assistance with making our school feel like a safe place","fullyFundedDate":1734711244452,"projectUrl":"project/it-is-okay-to-feel-this-way/9011316/","projectTitle":"It Is Okay to Feel This Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vivian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223327_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695302868307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223327"},{"teacherId":9223327,"projectId":8714205,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our school resources to help our students basic needs, such as clean clothes. This has reduce the need for parents to come and pick up their child or provide them with new clothes when an accident happens at school. In addition, some of our families do not have a washer or dryer let alone laundry supplies to ensure their child's clothes are cleaned. These families are forever grateful for the assistance you have provided them.\r\n\r\nThis has also reduced a lot teasing within the school from other peers who may not understand what other children are going through at home. These students are able to feel much safer in the classroom, while meeting their academic goals. Thank you again for your assistance with making our school feel like a safe place.","fullyFundedDate":1734710996577,"projectUrl":"project/feelin-fresh-and-so-clean/8714205/","projectTitle":"Feelin Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vivian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223327_orig.jpg?crop=1538,1538,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695302868307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223327"},{"teacherId":8525630,"projectId":6555387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom decor project! The moment my students walked in and saw their refreshed learning space, their eyes lit up. The clean, cohesive design helped create a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and they immediately took notice. They kept saying things like, \"This looks like a real school!\" and \"It's so cool in here!\" What touched me most was how quickly they took pride in keeping the room clean and organized—it felt like their space.\r\n\r\nThese decorations did so much more than make the room look nice. They gave my students a sense of ownership, belonging, and confidence. Since then, we've used our updated space to dive into exciting lessons, display student work, and create classroom routines that stick. One of our favorite class projects was a collaborative art display where students got to contribute to a motivational wall that now greets us each morning. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels like a second home—and it's made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1658359936806,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-that-screams-lets-learn/6555387/","projectTitle":"Classroom That Screams “Let’s Learn”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8525630_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660149329655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myeishaarnold"},{"teacherId":8689222,"projectId":6816542,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for funding the Boom! Blast project. It has been truly uplifting to witness my students engage with the materials as we approach the end of the school year. While I usually hesitate to ask for help, this year has highlighted the challenges many families face in affording essential school supplies. Additionally, I encountered difficulties in securing the classroom decorations necessary for fostering a warm and stimulating learning environment.\r\n\r\nI recognized a critical need for high-quality headphones among my students for online learning programs. This concern guided me to seek support from DonorsChoose, which has a strong track record of providing practical assistance. They not only met my expectations but also exceeded them.\r\n\r\nI appreciate a program that empowers teachers like me and demonstrates a strong commitment to our success. Thank you once again for your generous support! Your contribution is making a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1671458749299,"projectUrl":"project/boom-blast-off-to-space-to-second-grade/6816542/","projectTitle":"Boom! 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