{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chester Upland School of Arts","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9782161,"projectId":10433567,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Essentials for Engagement and Achievement\"! Your generosity has provided water bottles, a water cooler, computer headphones, fidget toys, fun pens, slime, and other student prizes. These items help meet everyday needs while making our classroom a welcoming place to learn.\r\n\r\nThe water cooler and bottles give students access to drinking water throughout the day. Headphones support listening and concentration during computer activities, while fidget toys offer an option for students who need help keeping their hands busy as they focus. Fun pens and prizes give us ways to recognize effort, celebrate progress, and encourage students to keep working toward their goals.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources to support learning, build independence, and celebrate accomplishments throughout the school year. Thank you for caring about my students and helping me provide the tools and encouragement they deserve!","fullyFundedDate":1789613864950,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-engagement-and-achievemen/10433567/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Engagement and Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mangini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782161_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1692,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754343346557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782161"},{"teacherId":5240806,"projectId":10714068,"letterContent":"Where do I begin to express the impact this donation has had on my classroom and beyond? Not only have my fourth-grade students benefited, but I have also been able to share these resources with other students throughout the school who may need a snack or a small microwaveable meal to get them through the day or take home after school. Sometimes, it is the smallest gestures that make the biggest difference in a child's life.\r\n\r\nThis donation has helped meet students' needs while supporting their ability to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn throughout the school day. I am truly grateful and appreciative of your thoughtfulness, generosity, and investment in my classroom, our school, and most importantly, our students. Your contribution has made an impact far beyond what you may realize, and for that, I sincerely thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1791080568814,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-learning-snacks-hydration/10714068/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Learning: Snacks & Hydration for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5240806_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674064463008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5240806"},{"teacherId":10563168,"projectId":10719023,"letterContent":"Our students have been enjoying the snacks provided through this project throughout the school day. Having snacks available helps keep students energized, focused, and ready to learn. The students were excited to see the variety of snacks and appreciate having something to enjoy during the school day!\r\n\r\nThese snacks are especially helpful during classroom activities, independent work, and learning breaks. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for helping provide this extra support for our students. Your generosity reminds our students that their needs matter and that their community is invested in their success. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1791163412802,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-snacks-drinks-ince/10719023/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Snacks, Drinks & Incentives for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Calhoun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10563168"},{"teacherId":10339831,"projectId":10720075,"letterContent":"Providing snacks for our first-grade students helps prevent hunger during the school day so they can focus on learning instead of having empty stomachs. Many students need an extra snack to maintain their energy and concentration during reading, writing, math, and small-group activities. Having snacks readily available ensures students can refuel, stay engaged, and participate in classroom lessons. Your support helps meet a basic student need and creates a more positive, comfortable learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1792617245742,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-focus-learning-and-growth/10720075/","projectTitle":"Food for Focus, Learning, and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10339831_orig.png?crop=179,179,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772722953856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10339831"},{"teacherId":10339831,"projectId":10714510,"letterContent":"Providing snacks in the classroom has a positive impact on students by helping meet their basic needs so they can focus, participate, and learn throughout the school day. Snacks help students maintain energy and concentration, especially when they are hungry or have limited access to food outside of school. 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Organizational items, such as labeled bins, storage containers, folders, and classroom labels, help keep materials easily accessible and reduce distractions and time spent searching for supplies. These items promote student independence, responsibility, and positive classroom routines while allowing more instructional time to focus on learning. 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With over 20 students in each class, it would be impossible for them to complete a virtual lesson or listen to an instructional video/song without having access to headphones. By helping provide a pair of headphones for each scholar, you've made it possible for them to focus on their own work without the distraction of hearing other's' lessons. \r\n\r\nDuring the first week of school, I read the book, \"Headphones on Strike\" and the students discussed the proper ways to treat our classroom headphones. This lesson in responsibility is something they must recall every time they pick up a pair of headphones and plug them in. I also explained that our headphones were a gift from the pure kindness of strangers- the looks on their faces as they realized they have love and support from people they have never met is something that will stay with me for a long time. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity. You really have made a tremendous difference for the 4th graders at Chester Upland School of the Arts!","fullyFundedDate":1785523128892,"projectUrl":"project/ear-resistible-headphones-for-success-th/10412797/","projectTitle":"Ear-resistible Headphones for Success That Will Be Heard!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greenwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10562733_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785092409876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10562733"},{"teacherId":9871125,"projectId":10714676,"letterContent":"I cannot thank my donors enough for their kindness and generosity toward my students! These resources help me provide extra care and support to my third graders in ways that go beyond academics. Having access to warm gloves and scarves during the colder months and snacks when they are hungry helps my students feel more comfortable, cared for, and ready to focus on learning. Sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference in a child's day.\r\n\r\nMy favorite part of teaching is knowing that my students have a safe, supportive place where they can learn and grow. These donations help me show my students that people in their community care about them and want to see them succeed. When their basic needs are supported, they have a better opportunity to participate in lessons, build relationships, and feel confident at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my classroom and in the lives of my students. Your generosity allows me to do a little more for the children I care about every day. I am so grateful to have donors who help me create a classroom where my students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1791089705873,"projectUrl":"project/filling-little-tummies-with-care-comfor/10714676/","projectTitle":"Filling Little Tummies With Care, Comfort, and Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9871125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735774704213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871125"},{"teacherId":5223015,"projectId":10433182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom bean bag project! When the new bean bag chairs arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement.\r\nBefore we had these cozy seats, our reading and independent work time lacked flexible options, and students often struggled to settle into a focused space. Now, our reading corner has become the most sought-after spot in the room. During daily silent reading and small-group rotations, students eagerly choose a bean bag to curl up with a book and a stuffed animal, which has noticeably increased their engagement and stamina during literacy time. \r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just buy furniture, you created a warm, welcoming, and comfortable space where my students feel relaxed, valued, and excited to learn. From all of us, thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789484862487,"projectUrl":"project/weve-bean-meaning-to-read-more/10433182/","projectTitle":"We've 'Bean' Meaning to Read More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5223015_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520470944954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5223015"},{"teacherId":2305699,"projectId":10374267,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much excitement and joy into our classroom! Having the ability to instantly capture special moments has allowed my students to see and celebrate their learning in a meaningful way. We have been able to document hands-on activities, classroom accomplishments, friendships, and moments of growth that may otherwise have been forgotten.\r\n\r\nMy first graders especially love seeing themselves in photos and using those pictures to reflect on their experiences. The photos have helped spark conversations, support writing activities, build confidence, and create a stronger sense of classroom community. Most importantly, students now have tangible memories of the learning, laughter, and accomplishments they experienced together. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to capture these special moments and turn them into memories that will last far beyond first grade!","fullyFundedDate":1784170684182,"projectUrl":"project/capture-our-learning-instant-photos-tha/10374267/","projectTitle":"Capture Our Learning: Instant Photos That Make Memories Last","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2305699"},{"teacherId":9871125,"projectId":10431833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project possible! These resources are already helping us make our classroom a more organized, comfortable, and welcoming place to learn. The cubby bins give us a place to keep books and classroom materials organized and easy for students to access. The rolling storage cart helps keep supplies close at hand, while the wiggle chair bands and colorful floor seats give students more flexible ways to sit and participate during learning activities.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited about how these materials help meet the different needs of my third graders. Whether students are working at their desks, gathering for a small-group lesson, or enjoying time together on the floor, these resources help create spaces where they can feel comfortable and ready to learn. The wiggle bands and floor cushions offer additional seating options, and the storage items help our classroom run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a space where they can stay organized, feel supported, and enjoy learning. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1789484863825,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-student-every-day/10431833/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Student, Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9871125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735774704213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871125"},{"teacherId":10339831,"projectId":10632392,"letterContent":"These donations will mean so much to my students. Having breakfast, lunch, and snacks available when they are hungry will help them feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn. No child should have to sit in a classroom worrying about being hungry. Your support will allow my students to focus on being kids, learning, participating, and enjoying their school day. Most importantly, it will remind them that their school community cares about them and wants them to succeed.\r\n\r\nFor many of my first graders, a snack can make a big difference in how they feel and how they are able to participate in the classroom. A hungry child may have a difficult time listening, concentrating, or completing their work. Having food available gives me the opportunity to meet a basic need while creating a classroom where every child feels supported and included.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I want my students to know that they are important and that their needs matter. These donations will help me create a caring classroom where students can come in each day feeling safe, supported, and ready to learn. 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