{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6910111,"projectId":10193887,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project, \r\n\"Building Bright Beginnings: Engaging First Graders with rHands-On Learning\"\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful difference in the lives of my first graders.\r\nThank you for providing my students access to engaging materials and learning experiences that strengthen reading skills through interactive phonics and comprehension activities, build math understanding with hands-on manipulatives, and develop fine motor and problem-solving abilities. These resources help create a classroom environment where students feel excited, confident, and motivated to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1776435390155,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-beginnings-engaging-fir/10193887/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Beginnings: Engaging First Graders with Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6910111"},{"teacherId":10416086,"projectId":10052402,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of snacks and weighted blankets to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my autistic support students, and we truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to helping children succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to a variety of preferred snacks throughout the day. This has taken away the stress and uncertainty when students are served a non-preferred lunch, allowing them to stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. Even more exciting, many of our students have tried new foods for the very first time—something that can be a big step for children with sensory sensitivities.\r\n\r\nThe weighted blankets have also become an essential part of our classroom. Students love using them for warmth and sensory regulation, especially in our calm down corner. They were an instant favorite from the moment they arrived. When the students first saw the snacks and blankets, their excitement was contagious—they couldn't wait to explore the new options and immediately gravitated toward the blankets for comfort.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more supportive, responsive, and inclusive environment where our students feel safe, cared for, and empowered to try new things. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769311270252,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-hunger/10052402/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416086"},{"teacherId":10388418,"projectId":9969975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom project. The students had the best time using the materials purchased! \r\nMy students in my k-2 self contained autistic support classroom invited peers from a general education class to our room. The peers watched a video about autism. Then, a student in my class got to show off his clocks, which is a special interest of his. We then read a book about sign language and AAC devices. The students then got to learn about AAC devices, as two of the students in my classroom uses one to communicate. Finally, we made the sensory bottles and explained sensory needs for our autistic friends. \r\nThis is definitely a project we will continue every year for autism awareness month!","fullyFundedDate":1767050091752,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-matters-an-autism-awareness-p/9969975/","projectTitle":"Inclusion Matters: An Autism Awareness Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Locke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10388418_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768330354657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10388418"},{"teacherId":10475938,"projectId":10184807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies to our second grade classroom. Your kindness and support truly make a difference in the daily experiences of my students. When my students and I saw received our supplies we were in awe! My class immediately started putting our resources to good use during Math and ELA.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is better equipped with the tools we need to learn, create, and grow. The students were so excited to see the new supplies, and it has already helped make our lessons more engaging and enjoyable. \r\n\r\nYour generosity not only supports their education but also shows them that their community cares about their success. That means more than words can express. Because of your generosity we were able to create a safe space for our online materials and create better organization of our belongings. \r\n\r\nThank you again for thinking of us and for making such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776433607821,"projectUrl":"project/miss-cotelesses-second-grade-wishlist/10184807/","projectTitle":"Miss Cotelesse's Second Grade Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cotelesse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10475938"},{"teacherId":10411419,"projectId":10154875,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by these new resources in ways that are both meaningful and immediate. My students use these materials every day during our small-group instruction and individualized learning time, especially to support communication, sensory needs, and foundational academic skills. One powerful moment that stands out was during a structured learning activity when a student who typically struggles to engage independently used the new materials to complete a task from start to finish with minimal support. That moment represented not just academic progress, but increased confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were incredibly excited and curious. Many of them thrive on routine but also benefit from engaging, hands-on experiences, and these resources provided just that balance. They were eager to explore, and I immediately noticed increased focus, longer attention spans, and more willingness to participate in activities that had previously been challenging.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are now able to take our learning even further. Our next steps include expanding structured work systems, incorporating more differentiated instruction, and building on communication and social skills through guided activities. These resources are helping us create a more supportive, responsive classroom environment where every student can access learning in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students opportunities to grow, succeed, and feel confident in their abilities. Your support is making a lasting impact in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1776260343501,"projectUrl":"project/flexibility-and-adaptions-go-a-long-way/10154875/","projectTitle":"Flexibility and Adaptions Go a Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10411419_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774445879071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411419"},{"teacherId":10411440,"projectId":10038233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students now have snacks and cozy blankets that help them feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having a snack makes a big difference. When they aren't distracted by hunger, they can focus better, participate more, and feel calmer throughout the school day. The blankets have also become a source of comfort—whether students are reading, working quietly, or simply needing a moment to feel secure. These small acts of care have made our classroom feel even more like a safe and welcoming space.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has shown my students that there are people who truly care about their well-being, not just their academics. They feel supported, valued, and loved—and that has a powerful impact on their confidence and happiness at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where students feel cared for and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768757128943,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-blankets/10038233/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Blankets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411440"},{"teacherId":10388418,"projectId":10021119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. The materials listed in this project was mostly food items, which, as you can imagine, greatly benefit any student. \r\n\r\nOur classroom is composed of students from grades kindergarten to second that are diagnosed with autism. Some of these students have severe sensory needs and food aversions. The foods that were listed on the project were their safe foods, so having them stored in the classroom ensures that their bellies will be full, which will allow them to be ready to learn. \r\n\r\nTo the Tepper Foundation, thank you again for the materials for our classroom. 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