{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monroe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10165119,"letterContent":"Sensory play is a critical part of learning in Kindergarten. These resources created opportunities for us to explore, measure, mix and engage in collaborative conversations with our peers in class.\r\n\r\nThrough the use of sensory play, children are able to work on their fine motor skills as they pour, measure, and mix as well as their ability to regulate their emotions and feelings.\r\n\r\nThanks for bringing joy and engagement to the sensory table and to the sensory experiences in our classroom. We are grateful for your support of our learning as well as supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778026040457,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-world-through-sensory-play/10165119/","projectTitle":"Exploring Our World Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10173663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our learning and public education. We have loved using the games and materials as we have grown as readers through our time together last year. We have also used some of the materials in our early school days this year as we grow in our ability to identify and recognize letters of the alphabet. \r\n\r\nThe games and materials have made small group learning fun and engaging as we work in our ability to grow as readers (and writers). Thanks for helping us build our confidence in fun, meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1778038045735,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-phonics/10173663/","projectTitle":"Fun With Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10318147,"letterContent":"As I begin prepping for the new school year, it is a blessing to have all these resources to make things for our classroom and that we will use in the beginning days of the new year. I just prepped so many new things for our classroom and the cardstock and lamination were so important to being able to be ready for my new learners.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your generosity and support as we begin a new school year. All these materials are important basic supplies that ensure our school year starts off fun and engaging as we build our classroom community and get to know each other!","fullyFundedDate":1783378656449,"projectUrl":"project/back-2-the-basics/10318147/","projectTitle":"Back 2 The Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":10361472,"projectId":10098676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! My students were so excited when these Learning Palette math kits arrived. They immediately wanted to open everything up and start exploring all of the activities. These kits are such a fun, hands-on way for students to practice important math skills like fractions, decimals, geometry, algebra concepts, and more without it feeling like \"just another worksheet.\" I love that the activities are self-checking because it helps students build confidence and work more independently.\r\nThese materials are going to be such a great addition to our classroom and will be used for years to come. My students learn best when they can move, explore, and interact with what they're learning, and these kits make that possible. They are perfect for small groups, math stations, early finishers, and extra practice in a way that keeps students engaged and having fun while learning.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for caring about my students. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom, and I'm so thankful for the opportunities you are helping provide for my kids!","fullyFundedDate":1778126598174,"projectUrl":"project/from-practice-to-proficiency-powering-m/10098676/","projectTitle":"From Practice to Proficiency: Powering Math Centers with Learning Wrap-Ups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10361472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778022427264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10181187,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping learning come to life through collaboration and problem solving. We have loved using the magnetic cubes during inside recess as well as free choice center time to build our problem solving and turn taking strategies.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorites have been the stick builders and cards as we have used these to be creative as we work together to collaborate to build letters, numbers, or extend the picture shown.\r\n\r\nWe loved reading Collaboration Station and The Most Magnificent Team as we continue to build our ability to collaborate when working together on group learning projects.\r\n\r\nThanks for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776454918636,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-blocks-to-build-our-brains/10181187/","projectTitle":"Books and Blocks to Build Our Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10075010,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We have loved putting our new clipboards to use as we work at small group learning around the room and an outdoor scavenger hunt for Earth Day! The pencils also came just at the right time as we continue to work on our independence and growing our fine motor muscles through our pencil grip.\r\n\r\nThe blocks have been a wonderful addition to our early finisher choices as we learn to read the cards and recreate the pictures using the pieces in the picture as well as given us opportunities to be creative.\r\n\r\nThanks for your generosity and support of our classroom during a time when resources and funding is limited.","fullyFundedDate":1776102048229,"projectUrl":"project/click-clip-and-ready-to-learn/10075010/","projectTitle":"Click, Clip, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10156412,"letterContent":"Thank you for blessing us with your generosity and support. We love looking at books both through whole group story time when I read books to them for lessons and learning but they also love looking at books when they finish their work.\r\n\r\nAccess to books that are engaging, interesting, and represent the children in the classroom is SO important and because of your support, our classroom library does that. Thank you for giving us opportunities to extend our learning about concepts as we grow as literacy learners as well as community members in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773853199085,"projectUrl":"project/better-with-books/10156412/","projectTitle":"Better with Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":10361472,"projectId":10017064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. As a first-year teacher, your generosity truly means more than I can put into words. Starting this journey has been both exciting and challenging, and it is people like you who help transform my classroom into a warm, welcoming space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Your kindness plays a direct role in shaping the environment I strive to create each day.\r\nBecause of your support, my students are able to experience learning in a way that is engaging, meaningful, and fun. The kick bands for the chairs have been an incredible addition to our classroom. They have quickly become a favorite among my students and are making a noticeable difference in their ability to stay focused. For many of them, having a simple, quiet way to release energy while seated has helped improve concentration and participation. It's amazing how such a thoughtful resource can have such a powerful impact on their learning experience.\r\nIn addition, the math games you helped provide have brought a new level of excitement into our lessons. Math can sometimes feel intimidating for students, but these games have transformed it into something they look forward to. I've seen students who were once hesitant become more confident and eager to participate. They are collaborating, problem-solving, and even encouraging one another—all while strengthening important skills. Moments like these remind me why I chose to become a teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1770044360809,"projectUrl":"project/math-masters-and-wiggle-warriors/10017064/","projectTitle":"Math Masters and Wiggle Warriors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10361472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778022427264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/candicehyde"},{"teacherId":7223468,"projectId":9238911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. Look at our Books! This project provided books for my class that we use throughout the year. There were various books for students to read in our classroom library. This provided choices for all of my young learners with books they could enjoy. This project included books for me to read during lessons, read aloud, and other literacy times. We do many author studies, thematic units, and more to make reading fun and enjoyable for the students. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1746785965833,"projectUrl":"project/look-at-our-books/9238911/","projectTitle":"Look at our Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7223468_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x137,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659473464602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-draggsclassroom"},{"teacherId":5468121,"projectId":9934926,"letterContent":"We are about to start our journey to become animal experts! This week we are using the habitat books to learn all about different animal homes. \r\n\r\nThis Friday, students will choose the animal they are going to become an expert of!\r\nWe will use the next couple of weeks to research all about what their animal eats, where it lives, its adaptations, and fun facts about them! \r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our animal expert journey. All of the books you supplied will be used over and over again. We can't wait to use the supplies to create our animal habitats and clay animal figures.\r\n\r\nThis is one of my students favorite projects of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1765335700741,"projectUrl":"project/paws-claws-fins-feathers/9934926/","projectTitle":"Paws, Claws, Fins & Feathers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rother","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5468121_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533777746624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crother"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10076400,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting early literacy and learning in our classroom with your generosity and support. We have loved using these resources to help us grow as independent learners and readers. Hands on materials are critical in early childhood classrooms and we have loved using the magnetic sound wall as well as the magnetic letter pieces to help us manipulate sounds and words.\r\n\r\nIn a time when public education does not always receive funding, this project has brought materials to bring learning to life. Thank you for helping support our learning and engagement!","fullyFundedDate":1772319621241,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-words/10076400/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pogue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp253994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477255251564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heatherpogue"},{"teacherId":253994,"projectId":10136616,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom. We have loved having copies of some of these books we have already read as a part of the Red Bud Read Aloud Challenge including Bear's Lost Glasses. While we have been learning about the migration of butterflies, we loved listening to and revisiting Monarch and Mourning Cloak as a part of our learning.\r\n\r\nThanks for helping bring a love of learning and reading to our classroom. 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