{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dayton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8615779,"projectId":9693106,"letterContent":"Teachers Pay Teachers has truly helped me differentiate instruction for my students. The gift card allows me to enhance learning across all subject areas with fun, engaging resources that meet individual student needs. These materials increase student motivation, boost confidence, and support academic growth for all learners. Thank you for thinking of our class and for your generous donation. 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This project was filled with so many wonderful \"little\" things that brought big smiles and joy to our students each day. We are so thankful for your kindness and generosity. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and our students are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759700763706,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-everything/9755473/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of Everything!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8615779_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736518074198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8615779"},{"teacherId":6922415,"projectId":9847915,"letterContent":"Our Story Buddies project had a meaningful and lasting impact on both our older and younger students. 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They lean in, eager for their turn, and the interactive format encourages every student to participate with confidence. Your donation has not only brought our lessons to life, but it has also deepened their understanding and accelerated their learning. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for providing a tool that makes learning a truly captivating experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758910095848,"projectUrl":"project/visual-engagement/9761858/","projectTitle":"Visual Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6922415_orig.jpg?crop=213,213,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733499769429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6922415"},{"teacherId":6922415,"projectId":9383359,"letterContent":"Your generous grant has already sparked so much excitement! Thank you for funding our classroom with new books and a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. We will be using these amazing resources to bring stories to life through hands-on STEM projects. Your support empowers my students to become creative problem-solvers and innovators, connecting the magic of reading with the thrill of discovery. We are immensely grateful for your belief in our students' potential and your direct impact on our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758832329279,"projectUrl":"project/stem-and-literature/9383359/","projectTitle":"STEM and Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6922415_orig.jpg?crop=213,213,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733499769429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6922415"},{"teacherId":4976035,"projectId":9577160,"letterContent":"Thank you! It is amazing the impact that pencils can have on students and teachers. I forever use my personal ipad to connect t with parents. 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It has become a place to connect in just the short time it has been here.\r\nMany lessons are being learned at the puzzle table. I taught students how to create the border. They learned how to use the picture as a guide. Students work together to practice patience and resilience. While it seems like a simple puzzle, students are learning lessons that run deep, hold true, and define character.\r\nWe have now progressed to 300 piece puzzles, and I am so proud that my writing could make a great place come true in my classroom along with your generosity.\r\nI am beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758804082542,"projectUrl":"project/its-just-puzzling/9523669/","projectTitle":"It's Just Puzzling!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4976035_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678070065563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4976035"},{"teacherId":8615779,"projectId":9110714,"letterContent":"With school just starting, we have not officially made any of our keychains yet. We are still in the process of planning when we want to make them and how we are going to go about distributing them. 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