{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coolidge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5358254,"projectId":10261834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The markers, paints, and feathers have allowed us to bring hands-on art into our daily reading activities, strengthening my students' fine-motor skills and creativity. Your generosity made a huge difference in our classroom! Next, we are using the paints and markers to illustrate short stories during literacy centers, while using the pipe cleaners to bend and form letter shapes. Thank you for giving my students the tools to express themselves and build a love for learning!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Taylor","fullyFundedDate":1778014948070,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-imagination-art-suppl/10261834/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Imagination: Art Supplies for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5358254"},{"teacherId":4413932,"projectId":7602661,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donation! We are already using the materials for our classroom! Our students are enjoying the snacks and have been really happy! The supplies we received for the classroom have been really useful in our every day instruction. The sight word and number flashcards we ordered are helping a lot for students struggling with letters, letter sounds and number identification. We use a lot of laminating sheets and velcro for instructional materials as well as for creating charts, decorations and crafts. We are grateful for caring donors and really appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1691065996077,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-life/7602661/","projectTitle":"Supplies For LIFE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4413932_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690923965849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4413932"},{"teacherId":1881058,"projectId":10418751,"letterContent":"We are starting the school year with the counseling office/classroom stocked with sensory materials that catered for the needs for the little kids because of your contribution. Thank you so much. Kids are enjoying their time when they visit the counseling office/classroom and they feel loved and safe expressing their feelings on a daily basis. The playdough, stress balls, blackboard chalks, kinestic tools are all popular items to help the students unwind and get creative when words alone aren't enough. I am truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785516426861,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-tools-to-aid-students-to-unwi/10418751/","projectTitle":"Counseling Tools to Aid Students to Unwind, Rest, and Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1881058_orig.png?crop=305,305,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690489142822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lu"},{"teacherId":2300936,"projectId":10174655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for thinking of my classroom and students to support. We are now able to use our Ipads for their intended use during the week. We are able to assess, progress monitor, tutor students, and have fun all the while not disturbing others because of the headsets we were provided.\r\n\r\nWe have already used these head sets a number of times since school has began. They are an invaluable tool and we truly appreciate the help and calm it has created in our classroom. Thank you everyone for donating.","fullyFundedDate":1777044010506,"projectUrl":"project/listening-for-learning/10174655/","projectTitle":"Listening for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2300936_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537195577454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jjharden"},{"teacherId":9621851,"projectId":10452852,"letterContent":"My students are using the new calming corner materials as a safe and welcoming space to take a short break, refocus, and manage their emotions before returning to learning. When they first saw the materials, they were excited and curious about how they could use the resources and together we came up with a plan as well a routine. One special moment was watching several students recognize that they needed a break, so they chose the calming corner. They utilized it and returned to class ready to participate feeling better. Moving forward, we will continue learning how to identify our emotions, practice calming strategies, and make positive choices. These resources are helping my students build self-regulation, confidence, and skills that support both their learning and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1786218581185,"projectUrl":"project/choose-peace/10452852/","projectTitle":"Choose Peace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flenory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9621851"},{"teacherId":2794934,"projectId":10183787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Wild STEM: Exploring Animals & Nature Through Books! Your generosity has helped bring engaging animal and nature books into our school library and has given my students new opportunities to explore the world around them through reading.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary librarian, I love seeing students become curious about a topic and then race to the shelves to find a book that can answer their questions. These new books will help turn that curiosity into exploration and discovery. Whether students are researching an animal, reading about an amazing adaptation, or simply choosing a nonfiction book because the cover caught their eye, they will be learning while they read.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our library and in our students' curiosity. Your support is helping create a library where students can read, wonder, investigate, and discover—and where being wild about STEM starts with a great book!","fullyFundedDate":1776121605176,"projectUrl":"project/wild-stem-exploring-animals-nature-th/10183787/","projectTitle":"Wild STEM: Exploring Animals & Nature Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christa-nelson"},{"teacherId":152991,"projectId":10349275,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the sensory needs of my students. They absolutely love the mirrored tiles. This has given them a place to go in the classroom where they can practice their calm down strategies using fun mirrored tiles. I often find the kods going over there to look at themselves and make funny faces. The kids have loved having a safe space in the tent when they become overwhelmed by things in the classroom. It has helped them to have a defined space for them to calm themselves and reenter the learning environment. Thank you again for helping to support all of the needs of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1786023261715,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs-in-prek/10349275/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs in Prek","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp152991_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621569609218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/152991"},{"teacherId":152991,"projectId":10229960,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students to learn about the jungle! They have loved playing with the animals and using thier imaginations to make the animals come to life in their own jungle scene. They really loved the jungle rescue game. It allowed them to rescue the animals from amongst the vines over and over again. It also helped them to practice their fine motor skills by using the tweezers to navigate the vines and get the animals free. I know that we will continue to enjoy these activities for years to come. Thank you again for your support of our classroom and all of our learning needs.","fullyFundedDate":1778014946788,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-the-pre-k-jungle/10229960/","projectTitle":"Welcome to The Pre-K Jungle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp152991_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621569609218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/152991"},{"teacherId":10167695,"projectId":10187397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us build our collection of books about feelings and emotions! These new resources have given my kindergarten students meaningful ways to talk about their feelings, understand the emotions of others, and learn that it is okay to experience many different emotions. We use the books during read-alouds and classroom discussions, and the students love connecting the characters' feelings to their own experiences.\r\nWhen they first saw the new books, they were excited to look through the colorful covers and immediately began choosing books they wanted to read. These books have helped my students build their emotional vocabulary and become more comfortable expressing how they feel. \r\nYour generosity has provided much more than books; it has given my students opportunities to understand themselves, show empathy toward their classmates, and grow as confident, caring learners. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777976799800,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/10187397/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ana Selaibe-Knox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10167695_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772036267573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/selaibe-knox"},{"teacherId":9621851,"projectId":10188740,"letterContent":"The new resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students are using the materials during independent work, small-group instruction, reading activities, and classroom projects. Having access to engaging, hands-on resources has helped create a classroom environment where students are excited to participate and feel comfortable taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment happened when my students first saw the new materials. Their excitement was immediate. They wanted to look at everything, ask questions, and find out how they would be able to use the resources. Some students immediately started talking about which materials they wanted to use. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm. For my students, receiving new classroom resources was more than simply getting new supplies—it showed them that people outside of our classroom believe in them and want to support their education.","fullyFundedDate":1778014945915,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-student-success/10188740/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flenory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9621851"},{"teacherId":2794934,"projectId":10266383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Wild About Learning\" STEM library project! Because of your generosity, our library has been transformed into an engaging learning environment where students can explore, create, and discover through the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math.\r\n\r\nThe wild animal figures, themed displays, and safari-inspired materials have helped create an inviting space that sparks curiosity as soon as students enter the library. These resources have become more than decorations—they have encouraged conversations about animal adaptations and habitats.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where students feel like explorers and innovators. Your support has made our library a place where learning is exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1778655023943,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-stem-bringing-learning-to-li/10266383/","projectTitle":"Wild About STEM: Bringing Learning to Life in Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christa-nelson"},{"teacherId":2794934,"projectId":10253121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our elementary library and helping put high-quality STEM books into the hands of our students. By providing engaging STEM books, you are giving them the opportunity to explore these interests through reading while building critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just a collection of books on a shelf—it is an investment in our students' confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. Because of your kindness, our library will continue to be a place where students are encouraged to ask questions, seek answers, and discover new passions.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us build a library that inspires the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. 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