{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coolidge Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your support will have a lasting impact on our school community for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778014947523,"projectUrl":"project/stem-books-that-shine-protecting-disp/10253121/","projectTitle":"STEM Books That Shine: Protecting & Displaying Our Collection","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":10234418,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our library is ready to welcome students with an organized, creative, and inviting space where they can learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support provided the essential supplies that often go unnoticed but make an incredible difference every single day. Classroom bins help keep books, materials, and student projects organized. Fresh crayons and colored pencils ensure every child has the tools to participate in creative activities, while a glue gun allows me to prepare engaging displays, interactive bulletin boards, and hands-on learning materials throughout the year.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite additions is the collection of small stuffed animals that will become part of our library displays. These friendly reading buddies help bring book displays to life, spark curiosity, and encourage students to explore new titles. It's amazing how something as simple as a small stuffed animal can make a display irresistible to a young reader.","fullyFundedDate":1778003360808,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-organized-creative-i/10234418/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Organized & Creative in Our School 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":10114212,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school library. Your generosity has made it possible to put high-quality nonfiction books into the hands of our students, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nOur library serves curious learners who are eager to explore the world around them. These new nonfiction books will help students discover fascinating topics, answer their own questions, and build the research skills they need for success in school and beyond. Whether they are learning about animals, space, weather, inventors, or historical events, they will now have engaging, up-to-date resources that spark curiosity and encourage lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our library will continue to be a place where every child has access to books that inform, inspire, and empower them. Your gift is more than a collection of books—it is an investment in our students' confidence, curiosity, and future.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference. We are excited to watch these books become well-loved resources for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776135886948,"projectUrl":"project/new-nonfiction-needed/10114212/","projectTitle":"New Nonfiction Needed","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":10135036,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school library. Your generosity has made it possible to put high-quality nonfiction books into the hands of our students, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nOur library serves curious learners who are eager to explore the world around them. These new nonfiction books will help students discover fascinating topics, answer their own questions, and build the research skills they need for success in school and beyond. Whether they are learning about animals, space, weather, inventors, or historical events, they will now have engaging, up-to-date resources that spark curiosity and encourage lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our library will continue to be a place where every child has access to books that inform, inspire, and empower them. Your gift is more than a collection of books—it is an investment in our students' confidence, curiosity, and future.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference. We are excited to watch these books become well-loved resources for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1773858446701,"projectUrl":"project/wild-weird-wonderful-nonfiction-for-o/10135036/","projectTitle":"Wild, Weird & Wonderful Nonfiction for 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":2359769,"projectId":9531153,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. The students have LOVED utilizing the materials this year. The sand and trays have been a favorite of my early childhood students. They want to feel the texture of the sand while writing and drawing. The feeling of the grains rolling around support their understanding of what is happening when their fingers are moving in the ways they want them to, and ways they don't. \r\nHowever, their favorite this year has been the game Blah, Blah, Blah. Once I introduced it to them, every age wanted to play it EVERY DAY! It is played similarly to Uno, in which there is matching but to sounds instead of colors. There are also reverse, draw 2/4 card, and skip-style cards which added to the fun. Blah, Blah, Blah taught sounds and reading words, but games teach turn-taking, strategizing, and social skills. It has been our most used extra resource this year.","fullyFundedDate":1754434738268,"projectUrl":"project/lots-of-learning-for-little-hands/9531153/","projectTitle":"Lots of Learning for Little Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2359769_orig.jpg?crop=1530,1530,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597527507461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimbrio"},{"teacherId":152991,"projectId":9976980,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my amazing learners! They have loved learning about plants and these materials have helped to make it accessible for them. One of my students has brought me the books from this project every day to sit down and read them to her. Another student loves looking at the plant specimens and carries them around with him all day. I know that I was able to make studying about plants more meaningful for them by using these materials. I can't thank you enough for your generosity and helping to spark a love of learning in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1767300172332,"projectUrl":"project/planting-knowledge-in-prek/9976980/","projectTitle":"Planting Knowledge 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":6587838,"projectId":10155333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating nonfiction books about nature and wildlife to our kindergarten classroom library! My kindergarteners have enjoyed learning more about different animals while also building their understanding of nonfiction text. They have been wanting to read them during playtime instead of playing with toys! These books will be well loved by me and my students for many years to come. Thanks again for your generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom, it is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1773858196706,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-about-animals/10155333/","projectTitle":"Let's Read About Animals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leeson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6587838_orig.jpg?crop=1577,1577,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686592342085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nekaleeson"},{"teacherId":2794934,"projectId":10041394,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through DonorsChoose, our library has been transformed into a vibrant, creative space that supports STEM learning in new and engaging ways. With the addition of murals, markers, art supplies, and organized storage, students now have access to hands-on materials that encourage exploration, creativity, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made the library more inviting and interactive, allowing students to visualize and express STEM concepts through art and design. Whether working independently or in groups, students are more motivated to engage, think critically, and take ownership of their learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting public school libraries.","fullyFundedDate":1769450491469,"projectUrl":"project/organize-design-create-a-hands-on-ste/10041394/","projectTitle":"Organize, Design, Create: A Hands-On STEM Station in the 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":10057562,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact in the library by helping protect and preserve our most popular STEM books. Many of these high-interest titles were frequently used by students eager to explore science, technology, engineering, and math topics. Previously, constant use caused wear and tear, especially on paperback books, making them less accessible over time.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of durable bins and protective covers, students were able to easily find, handle, and return books while keeping them in great condition. The organized bins encouraged independence and responsibility, while the covers extended the life of these valuable resources.\r\n\r\nBy maintaining a well-organized and long-lasting STEM library, students continued to have access to engaging materials that sparked curiosity, supported research, and inspired a love of discovery. This project ensured that current and future students would benefit from these books for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769450046776,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-grab-it-read-it-stem-books-tha/10057562/","projectTitle":"See It, Grab It, Read It: STEM Books That Last","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":9977007,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us to learn about insects! My class has enjoyed watching our caterpillars grow and change. We are eagerly waiting for them to emerge from their chrysalis this week. It has made learning about insects so much more engaging by being able to watch our caterpillars grow and change. I know my students will remember this experience. They have also enjoyed being able to retell and activity out the changes with the insect life cycle pieces. My students will forever have these memories and knowledge thanks to your generosity!!!","fullyFundedDate":1767300171898,"projectUrl":"project/buggin-out-in-prek/9977007/","projectTitle":"Buggin' Out 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":2794934,"projectId":10023587,"letterContent":"This project has transformed our library into a more engaging and accessible space for all students. With the addition of these high-interest STEM books, students have been exploring topics that they have not been interested in before. These books have sparked curiosity, supported classroom learning, and encouraged students to see themselves as future innovators and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThe clear, forward-facing bins have made a significant difference in how students interact with our collection. By displaying book covers instead of just spines, students are more naturally drawn to browse and select books. This has been especially impactful for younger readers and those who may have previously felt overwhelmed when searching for a book.\r\n\r\nAs a result of this project, we have seen increased student engagement, more frequent book checkouts, and a stronger interest in STEM-related reading. 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