{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arrowhead Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10245190,"projectId":10083480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Word Work Boards project. Because of your kindness, my students now have hands-on tools that make learning phonics, spelling patterns, and vocabulary more engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese boards have brought a new level of excitement to our literacy instruction. Students are more actively participating in word building, practicing skills independently, and gaining confidence in their reading and writing. The ability to physically manipulate letters and sounds has strengthened their understanding in a way that paper-and-pencil practice alone could not.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in my classroom. My students are more motivated, more focused, and more successful because of the resources you helped provide.","fullyFundedDate":1773789414411,"projectUrl":"project/where-second-graders-make-words-come-ali/10083480/","projectTitle":"Where Second Graders Make Words Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245190_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757167081896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245190"},{"teacherId":8316098,"projectId":10125605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! Your gift of phonics building boards and sound box boards has been a gamechanger for my second graders. Now that every student has their own board, everyone gets to jump in and actively participate—no more waiting for a turn! My kids absolutely love building words, manipulating sounds, and practicing spelling together. The energy and excitement during phonics time is incredible, and you can see the confidence shining through as they work with these hands-on materials every single day. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them the tools to succeed—we're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1774877502980,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-reader/10125605/","projectTitle":"Build a Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kohake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8316098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746752746520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316098"},{"teacherId":4815784,"projectId":9995533,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution toward the alphabet prevention materials. Your support plays a meaningful role in helping me provide my students with fun and engaging manipulatives.\r\n\r\nMy students were incredibly excited to have games to play and a variety of activities to practice the alphabet. These materials provided an opportunity for my students to grow and demonstrate what they know.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your commitment to education. Your generosity is making a real difference in my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771645419203,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-gap-prevention/9995533/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Gap Prevention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hegdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4815784_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x144,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767905398423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815784"},{"teacherId":7790267,"projectId":9954060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation. I truly cannot express how grateful I am for your support and investment in my students. Because of these supplies, my English Language Learners have been given opportunities to grow in ways that simply would not have been possible otherwise. Through these activities, my students have not only strengthened their language skills, but they have also gained confidence in themselves as learners. I have watched students who were once hesitant to speak begin to take risks, share their ideas, and engage with their peers. They are laughing, collaborating, and building meaningful social connections; all while developing their English skills in a supportive and engaging environment. These resources have allowed learning to feel fun, interactive, and accessible for all of my students. For many of them, school is where they experience the most consistency and encouragement, and your donation has helped create those positive moments.\r\n\r\nMost importantly......Please know that your generosity has truly made a lasting impact. You are not just providing supplies; you are helping build confidence, foster communication, and open doors for future success. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of so many students.","fullyFundedDate":1771375206305,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-play-board-ga/9954060/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Play: Board Games for EL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hewitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7790267_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x123,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643988832855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7790267"},{"teacherId":9998289,"projectId":10113260,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project. Your donation has made a profound impact on my students' literacy development and engagement in ways I could not have achieved without your help.\r\n\r\nThe Gift of Word Work Boards\r\n\r\nYour contribution funded the creation of word work boards—interactive learning tools designed to help my students master encoding and decoding skills. These boards feature the complete alphabet along with phonics skill sounds, allowing students to physically manipulate letters and build words independently. What might seem like a simple tool is actually a transformative resource that has revolutionized how my students approach reading and writing.\r\n\r\nTransforming Literacy Instruction\r\n\r\nSince receiving these boards, I have witnessed remarkable changes in my classroom. Students who previously felt intimidated by reading and writing now approach word work with confidence and enthusiasm. The hands-on nature of the boards makes learning tangible and accessible. Rather than passively listening to instruction, students actively construct words, reinforcing phonetic patterns and sound-symbol relationships through kinesthetic learning. This multi-sensory approach has proven invaluable for diverse learners, including those struggling with traditional worksheets and those needing enrichment.\r\n\r\nStudent Growth and Engagement\r\n\r\nThe impact on individual students has been extraordinary. I've observed struggling readers begin to decode unfamiliar words independently using the phonics sounds on the boards. Students who rushed through reading tasks now slow down to carefully sound out and build words. Most importantly, I see their faces light up when they successfully build a word they've been working toward. This confidence translates directly into improved reading fluency and comprehension across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nDifferentiation Made Possible\r\n\r\nThese boards have enabled me to differentiate instruction in ways that benefit every learner in my classroom. Advanced students use them to explore word families, build multisyllabic words, and experiment with prefixes and suffixes. Struggling readers use them to reinforce foundational phonics skills at their own pace. English language learners benefit from the visual support and can practice pronunciation while building words. The boards meet students exactly where they are developmentally.\r\n\r\nLong-Term Benefits\r\n\r\nBeyond immediate literacy gains, these word work boards are building the foundational skills my students need for long-term academic success. Strong phonics and encoding/decoding skills are the bedrock of reading proficiency. By providing my students with this resource, you've invested in their ability to become confident, capable readers who can tackle any text independently.\r\n\r\nMy Commitment\r\n\r\nI am committed to maximizing the impact of your donation. These boards will be used daily throughout the school year and will continue to serve future classes for years to come. They represent not just materials, but your belief in my students and your investment in their futures.\r\n\r\nClosing Gratitude\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in this project and for choosing to support my classroom. Your generosity has directly improved student outcomes, boosted classroom morale, and reminded my students that people in the wider community care about their success. You are making a real difference in the lives of young readers.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1772675726641,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-readers-one-word-at-a-time/10113260/","projectTitle":"Building Big Readers One Word at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haberman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998289_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746732316495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9998289"},{"teacherId":8316098,"projectId":9787326,"letterContent":"My second graders have been diving into the new phonics word-building resources with impressive engagement and confidence! I have integrated the materials into our guided reading groups and literacy centers, where students are now tackling more complex word patterns and building fluency with multi-syllabic words. When students first encountered the materials, they were excited by the variety and challenge level. \r\n\r\nWith a solid foundation in basic phonics, my second graders are now ready to explore vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, and beginning consonant blends. Your donation has given me the resources to differentiate instruction effectively—some students are ready to tackle more advanced patterns like \"oa,\" \"ee,\" and \"ir,\" while others continue building automaticity with foundational skills. Over the next six weeks, we'll be using these materials during our daily word study blocks and incorporating them into our guided reading practice to help students apply phonics skills in authentic texts. Thank you for believing in my students and providing the tools they need to become confident, fluent readers!","fullyFundedDate":1767545422194,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-tools-for-early-success/9787326/","projectTitle":"Phonics Tools for Early Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kohake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8316098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746752746520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316098"},{"teacherId":10245190,"projectId":9691195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our folder games project. Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging, hands‑on materials that make small‑group instruction more effective and joyful.\r\n\r\nSince we began using the games:\r\n\r\nStudents who struggled with foundational skills are practicing more often and staying focused during lessons.\r\nSmall‑group sessions are now more targeted and efficient; I can give each student immediate feedback and differentiate practice easily.\r\nConfidence and participation have increased — students are excited to try activities, celebrate progress, and take risks in their learning.\r\nEarly informal assessments show improvements in fluency and concept mastery (I've seen students move from needing one‑on‑one prompting to completing tasks independently during centers).\r\nAs a first‑year teacher, your donation didn't just buy materials — it gave me tools to close gaps, build momentum, and create a classroom where students feel capable and motivated. Your investment is already paying off in stronger skills, higher engagement, and brighter classroom energy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making this impact possible","fullyFundedDate":1760718951476,"projectUrl":"project/catching-up-skills-with-small-group-gam/9691195/","projectTitle":"Catching Up Skills with Small Group Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245190_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757167081896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245190"},{"teacherId":10245190,"projectId":9691272,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the measurable impact your support for flexible seating has already had in my second grade classroom. Since we introduced wobble stools, cushions, and floor seating, the learning environment has transformed into a dynamic, student-centered space where children consistently choose seating that supports their focus, comfort, and collaboration. Giving students this agency has fostered greater ownership of their learning routines and strengthened classroom independence.\r\n\r\nThe results have been clear in both academic and social-emotional areas. Students who previously struggled to remain engaged are now participating more frequently in discussions and small-group work. Teachers' observations and formative assessments show improved on-task behavior during independent reading and math rotations, and I've seen increased stamina for classroom tasks. When children are comfortable and allowed appropriate movement, they demonstrate better attention spans and retain information more effectively—outcomes that have been reflected in recent classroom assessments.\r\n\r\nSocially, the flexible seating model has encouraged respectful decision-making and cooperation. Students negotiate seating choices, collaborate more naturally during partner activities, and demonstrate stronger communication and empathy. These shifts have contributed to a calmer, more positive classroom culture where students feel seen and supported. Motive and confidence have risen: several students who were hesitant to take academic risks are now volunteering answers and contributing creative ideas during lessons.\r\n\r\nOverall, the investment in flexible seating has already yielded meaningful benefits for my second graders' academic progress and well-being. Your grant enabled a classroom environment that meets diverse sensory and comfort needs, supports sustained engagement, and nurtures social-emotional growth. Thank you for making this change possible and for supporting an inclusive, effective learning space for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758834554489,"projectUrl":"project/seats-that-move-minds-flexible-seating/9691272/","projectTitle":"Seats That Move Minds: Flexible Seating for 2nd Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245190_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757167081896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245190"},{"teacherId":4815784,"projectId":9624505,"letterContent":"My students cannot read enough of these books. They are super excited to come and see me each day and ask every time if they can read one of these books. I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. The books are little chapter books but written with a big font and easier word choices that enable students to be able to sound out and actually read the text! I even asked my librarian if she could get some of these for our school library because my students always want to take the books home with them. \r\n\r\nThis project has made such a difference for my students and I am so thankful and grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755717136101,"projectUrl":"project/fetch-a-book-fuel-a-mind/9624505/","projectTitle":"Fetch a Book, Fuel a Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hegdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4815784_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x144,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767905398423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815784"},{"teacherId":9266077,"projectId":9311277,"letterContent":"We had our first coffee cart delivery day today and it was a hit! The students delivering loved it as well as the teachers purchasing the coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All 5 of our Level 3 autism classrooms participated in this project in some way. Our two youngest classrooms colored and decorated the coffee cup sleeves. The middle aged class is helping count inventory of products after our first delivery. The older two classes helped make deliveries and are helping with the accounting process. It was a great first day experience and we could not have done it without your help. We look forward to many more coffee cart days throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746785656882,"projectUrl":"project/arrowhead-express-o-cart/9311277/","projectTitle":"Arrowhead Express-O Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9266077"},{"teacherId":8325922,"projectId":9624398,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our classroom project focused on phonemic awareness and phonics development. Thanks to your kindness, we now have a rich collection of manipulatives and supplies that are making a real difference in the early reading skills of our young learners.\r\n\r\nOne special moment stands out: one of my students finally realized that letter names correspond to sounds, and that those sounds come together to form words. This \"lightbulb moment\" was truly inspiring to witness as they began confidently blending sounds and reading words aloud. Moments like these remind me just how powerful the right tools can be in unlocking a child's potential.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, all of my students' self-confidence has soared. They are more eager to participate, practice, and explore reading every day. Your support is not just providing supplies—it's giving my students the gift of literacy and a strong foundation for their academic journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. Your kindness is transforming our classroom and the lives of these early learners.","fullyFundedDate":1757276818632,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-reading-dreams/9624398/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Reading Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8325922_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755614387192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8325922"},{"teacherId":8325922,"projectId":9336972,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our classroom project focused on phonemic awareness and phonics development. Thanks to your kindness, we now have a rich collection of manipulatives and supplies that are making a real difference in the early reading skills of our young learners.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on tools have brought phonics to life for my students, helping them hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words with greater confidence. The manipulatives make abstract concepts tangible and engaging, allowing each child to progress at their own pace. I have already noticed increased enthusiasm for reading and improved decoding skills among the children.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is not just providing materials; it is opening doors to literacy and empowering my students to become confident readers. This foundation is critical for their academic success and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. 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