{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Side Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5896300,"projectId":9618656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this sensory project. My students are absolutely loving the bubble tube! The bubble tube has really brought a sense of calm to my classroom and the students are enjoying watching it. \r\n\r\nThey are also really enjoying the squishy emotion gel-beads. I have seen students holding onto the emotion that they are currently feeling while they process through their emotions to regulate themselves and be ready to join us in class. \r\n\r\nThese items have been a great addition to my calm down corner and we are very thankful that you have been a part of adding this to our space.","fullyFundedDate":1760107040239,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-reset/9618656/","projectTitle":"Sensory Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5896300_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x1824,y906&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669905277034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5896300"},{"teacherId":9463141,"projectId":9109751,"letterContent":"Your generous gifts of balance boards have helped give my students a structured way to move while they learn, helping them channel their energy in a positive way.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, my students have been able to stay engaged during lessons, improve their balance and core strength, and develop self-regulation skills that support their learning journey. We have used these resources during independent work, small group instruction, and brain breaks. \r\n\r\nMy students are special because they embrace challenges and are always willing to try new ways to learn. You have helped me provide a classroom that adapts to their needs and helps them reach their full potential. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1749589271837,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-through-movement-wobble-/9109751/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds Through Movement: Wobble-Balance Boards for Focus and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9463141"},{"teacherId":7369302,"projectId":9445758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Ready, Set, Play! Recess Equipment for Active Kids! Because of your generosity, our 2nd grade students now have brand-new recess equipment—basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, chalk, hula hoops, playground balls, and even scoop ball sets. These items will bring so much joy and activity to our playground.\r\n\r\nThe kids are already excited to try out the new games, and I can't wait to see them working together, staying active, and having fun outside. Your support truly makes a difference in creating a positive and playful school environment.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1755736014959,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-play-recess-equipment-for-a/9445758/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Play! Recess Equipment for Active Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7369302_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659726238629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kance"},{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":9246867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students now have much needed supplies for daily classes as well as functional percussion equipment! It's been challenging to teach accurate percussion playing when I had to modify a broken cymbal stand. Thanks to you all, my classroom will now be able to play correctly and sound much better! \r\n\r\nEach year we host a Mega Band Festival for grades 4-12. It's an evolution of band in our school district. We often have tons of percussionists and they all need parts to play. Having the go-go bells is one thing we often need or could use more of and I never had a set for kids to play. Now our school will be able to participate!","fullyFundedDate":1746786949728,"projectUrl":"project/beginner-band-needs-suspended-cymbal-sta/9246867/","projectTitle":"Beginner Band Needs Suspended Cymbal Stand","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":9913133,"projectId":9090499,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donations they have already made a huge impact for my students. The fidgets are helping students at the calm down area along with the emotional books that students can read while they are taking a break. Also the tools have been a great add on seating area at my side table which help the student stay focused while working with me allowing them the freedom to move and wiggle while also paying attention. Lastly, while going over our indoor recess procedures the students showed a lot of interest in playing with the new legos so I know they will be a big hit.","fullyFundedDate":1746785973098,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-in-need/9090499/","projectTitle":"Classroom in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bircher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9913133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755441652862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913133"},{"teacherId":4640867,"projectId":9267076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fidgets, Supplies and Smiles.\" Because of your generosity, my second graders now have the tools they need to feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. The fidgets have been especially helpful for students who need a quiet way to keep their hands busy, and the extra supplies have brought big smiles to their faces as they dive into their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made a noticeable difference in our classroom community. Students are more engaged, less distracted, and excited to use the supplies you helped provide. Your kindness has not only given us the resources we needed, but also reminded my students that there are people who care about them and their learning. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for bringing both supplies and smiles into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746824855917,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-supplies-smiles/9267076/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Supplies & Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaMark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4640867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592415054535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lamark"},{"teacherId":4640867,"projectId":9107766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has flexible seating options that are already making a big difference for my students. They are so excited to have choices about where and how they learn, and I can already see how this has helped students feel more comfortable, focused, and engaged in their work.\r\n\r\nYour gift goes far beyond just the items—it gives my students the message that there are people out there who believe in them and their success. We are truly grateful for your generosity, and I can't wait to share all the wonderful ways these new seating options help our classroom community grow. Thank you again for making learning such a positive and exciting experience for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746762588089,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seating-for-2nd-graders/9107766/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seating for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaMark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4640867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592415054535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lamark"},{"teacherId":7369302,"projectId":9303780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My second graders were so excited to receive the LCD writing tablets. They use them every day for writing, math, spelling, and drawing. The tablets help them feel confident to try, erase, and try again. They are learning, creating, and having fun—all thanks to you. Your kindness has made our classroom brighter and more exciting. We are so grateful for your support! The students love showing their work to their classmates. They are proud of what they can do. You have made a big difference in our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750773691087,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-with-lcd-writing-tablets/9303780/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas with LCD Writing Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7369302_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x93,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659726238629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kance"},{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":9246165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my music classrooms! My students and I would not be nearly as successful without the help of kine people like you. We have been gifted items that help us to maintain an inviting, inclusive classroom. I'm so glad that we have the necessary supplies to keep students engaged, involved and making music together. Having the instrument repair items will greatly help me to keep the instruments in the hands of students rather than the repair shop. I've already made us of these supplies! Many thanks to keep my classroom running smoothly!","fullyFundedDate":1745242439811,"projectUrl":"project/auxiliary-percussion-and-instrument-repa/9246165/","projectTitle":"Auxiliary Percussion and Instrument Repair Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":6459448,"projectId":9243191,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, Tuning Into Tales: Building a Music Room Library has brought a new sense of wonder and joy to our music classroom! These vibrant, music-themed books have quickly become a favorite part of our learning space. Whether my students are reading during center time, exploring a story to introduce a new musical concept, or making connections to the songs we're singing in class, the impact has been both meaningful and lasting.\r\n\r\nOne highlight has been the book \"Who Is? Bob Marley.\" My chorus students sang \"Three Little Birds\" at the Spring Concert and they were absolutely delighted to discover this book to learn more about the musician. It sparked conversation about the contributions that Bob Marley made to the music world.\r\n\r\nThese books have also become a valuable resource for lesson planning and for substitute teachers, who now have engaging and music-connected content to share even when I'm away. Your donation has helped create a library that not only supports our curriculum but also invites curiosity, creativity, and joy into the music room every single day. Thank you for helping us build a place where every story sings and every page inspires.","fullyFundedDate":1746498278756,"projectUrl":"project/tuning-into-tales-building-a-music-room/9243191/","projectTitle":"Tuning Into Tales: Building a Music Room Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shelleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6459448_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558542119386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6459448"},{"teacherId":8495613,"projectId":9276287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students and I are always so appreciative of new items for our classroom. I'm looking forward to hanging up our new classroom music posters. It will help make it an inviting learning space. It will also help students to help themselves! It's always nice when they can search for answers to their questions around the room. The prize box will much more exciting and promote healthy competition as we work on band/orchestra karate songs! I'm so glad to finally have a pair of maracas for the band. We've never had a pair! Thanks for helping us to be successful musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1746498278538,"projectUrl":"project/posters-prizes-percussionoh-my/9276287/","projectTitle":"Posters, Prizes & Percussion...Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauren Forgas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495613_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729092908212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forgasmusic"},{"teacherId":6459448,"projectId":9243495,"letterContent":"Since expanding our music room library, the impact on students has been both immediate and inspiring. These books have become a bridge between music and literacy, allowing students to experience the lives of some famous musicians, and musical storytelling in a whole new way. I've seen students light up while discovering a new artist through a picture book or making connections between a musical story and a song we're learning. Many now gravitate toward these books during centers or free time, and they're beginning to ask deeper questions about music, culture, and expression.\r\n\r\nThe library has also enriched my teaching and planning. I've built more creative, story-based lessons and even found these books incredibly helpful for substitute teachers, offering them engaging and meaningful materials to use in my absence. 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