{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edwin Forrest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1505658,"projectId":9479503,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself we extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation toward our Aquariums & Hydroponics in the Lab initiative. Your commitment has provided us with more than just equipment; you've given my students a living, breathing laboratory that connects ecology, agriculture, and engineering in a tangible way. I am are thrilled with the progress and the engagement this project has sparked with my students. Everyday they come in and observe the tank and ask questions and get very excited about the fish and plants growing. Thank you once again for believing in our students and investing in truly innovative scientific education. Your contribution is cultivating both future scientists and sustainable solutions.","fullyFundedDate":1758293333729,"projectUrl":"project/ecoexplorers-aquariums-hydroponics-in/9479503/","projectTitle":"EcoExplorers: Aquariums & Hydroponics in the Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1505658_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451568486726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-k-patterson"},{"teacherId":5568263,"projectId":9414974,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have brought so much fun and excitement into our kindergarten class. The materials have made all the difference in making learning fun for my little guys. These things would not be possible if it wasn't for your kind heart, and generosity. It is people like you who make the world a better place and change the lives of our students. We are so grateful, especially in this time of Thanksgiving, for all that you have done. We could never say enough to show our true appreciation!","fullyFundedDate":1753643079265,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials/9414974/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reardon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5568263_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532487499873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5568263"},{"teacherId":3043465,"projectId":9125004,"letterContent":"Some classroom supplies can seem small but they create a large impact. Students need pencil and paper to be able to learn and create in the classroom but also in the art room. These materials create a safe learning environment for my students. \r\n\r\nMy students love being able to have free art days where they can collaborate and build with their peers. Magnetic Tiles are a huge help and something that all students love to be able to use and create with. I am always surprised with the help and consideration of others to help out students they might not even know. Thank you as always!","fullyFundedDate":1744065023091,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-art-room/9125004/","projectTitle":"Restock the Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3043465_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502574503682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-millerart"},{"teacherId":3043465,"projectId":9015279,"letterContent":"My Kindergarten students have been busy in their mobile \"art cart\"! They LOVE the paint sticks that we get to use because of your kindness and generosity! We have been working on line monsters, learning our primary and secondary colors and learning how to stay in our lines. Your kindness has allow my students to shine while creating. The large build of the paint stick has been helping my students who struggle with fine motor skills. Our Line Monsters turned out adorable and I cannot wait to show off their work in our hallways. Thank you for creating an impactful memory in the art room!","fullyFundedDate":1739557323237,"projectUrl":"project/quick-painting-in-the-art-room/9015279/","projectTitle":"Quick Painting in the Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3043465_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502574503682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-millerart"},{"teacherId":8498093,"projectId":9652599,"letterContent":"All the new magnets have been so exciting and new to our prek students. The possibilities are endless with magnets in the prek classroom. Students have been able to use magnetic letter, numbers, buildings titles, and even racing cars. These has been a great addition to many play areas within our classroom. Generous donations like yours are always appreciated and used daily within our classroom. Learning is first introduced as play to our young students!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this vision possible and for donating to our classroom of wonderful first time learners. You are greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1757682708674,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-magnets/9652599/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malseed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8498093_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655830082231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8498093"},{"teacherId":9862689,"projectId":9591031,"letterContent":"We send our heartfelt thanks for funding our camera project through Donors Choose! Your support immediately provided my students with a powerful tool that went beyond basic classroom supplies, transforming the way we learn and interact.\r\n\r\nThe camera has become an essential part of our classroom culture, allowing students to become active historians of their own learning. They now take immense pride in documenting everything from complex science experiments to collaborative group projects, giving them ownership over their achievements. This role has been especially instrumental in building self-esteem; students who might struggle with traditional assignments find confidence when they are put in charge of the lens, seeing their unique perspective valued by their peers.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most meaningfully, the camera has fostered true compassion. Students are now deliberately looking to frame moments of success, kindness, and collaboration involving their classmates. By turning the lens onto others—highlighting a friend's effort, a moment of teamwork, or a shared laugh—they are actively practicing empathy and shifting their perspective to celebrate their community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in a project that has elevated both our academic documentation and the social-emotional growth of every child.","fullyFundedDate":1756075147881,"projectUrl":"project/tigers-in-focus-creating-a-yearbook-tog/9591031/","projectTitle":"Tigers in Focus: Creating a Yearbook Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raudenbush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9862689_orig.jpg?crop=1030,1030,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755200256064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9862689"},{"teacherId":8498093,"projectId":9356508,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding essential writing materials and tools to our classroom. Students are enjoying their new whiteboard materials and experimenting writing. These supplies have been used within our ABC center, Writing center, and our Math center. These whiteboard materials give an option to write down ideas, trace, and correct writing mistakes when needed. \r\nThank you for providing us with these incredible things and allow students to experience these materials at such a young age. Our classroom truly appreciate these donations and use them daily.","fullyFundedDate":1756165030953,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-writing-skills/9356508/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Writing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malseed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8498093_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655830082231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8498093"},{"teacherId":5568263,"projectId":9423377,"letterContent":"Having our seat sacks has been incredible! Instead of having books and materials all around the classroom, each child has the ability to hold their own things! In past years I have had containers of crayons, book bins and pencil cups everywhere, and I don't miss that one bit! The seat sacks have added organization, and the bright colors have brought life into our space! We are so lucky to have generous donors like you that make it possible for us to purchase the things we have only dreamt of! My students for years to come will thank you too, for making this investment for us!","fullyFundedDate":1750774658869,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-for-organization/9423377/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks for Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reardon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5568263_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532487499873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5568263"},{"teacherId":5568263,"projectId":9409078,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic when they saw all of the things we received in our packages! We are able to laminate all of our new learning materials for our centers. We have created a new space where we are able to hang our headphones so our cords do not get tangled. We are also so happy that our space is easier to keep clean with the push broom you provided for us. We are so lucky to have donors who care so much to fund our classroom, that would otherwise be short on materials. Thank you so much for being so generous!","fullyFundedDate":1750013347069,"projectUrl":"project/fun-stuff-for-my-classroom/9409078/","projectTitle":"Fun Stuff For My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reardon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5568263_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532487499873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5568263"},{"teacherId":1038022,"projectId":9297921,"letterContent":"Once again, I thank you for your support. Teaching in this day and age is not an easy task, teachign children with special needs provides even more challenges. Funding for public schools is limited and we are not given the items necessary to make sure that our students are successful.\r\nStudnets with autism require a great deal of materials to be successful. Their educational process goes beyond academics, but includes fine and gross motor skills, recreation and leisure, social skills, every day living skills and more. The items needed to support these domains is limited. Your donations help make it possible to support my students!","fullyFundedDate":1747955282492,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-sensory-needs/9297921/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students With Sensory Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1038022_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465302499778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstramasclass"},{"teacherId":8498093,"projectId":9339988,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rugs are going to great use as the students start their first few days of school. The rugs were arranged within the play areas we have in the our prek room so that students can sit and comfortably play. Students often sit on the ground while they explore new classroom toys and tools, with the new clean rugs they can sit on the cozy spot. Rugs are in constant use and need maintenance, so the rug cleaning tool will be use at the end of each learning day. \r\n\r\nI continue to be grateful for the endless generosity you provide as a donor!","fullyFundedDate":1750275759375,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpets/9339988/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malseed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8498093_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655830082231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8498093"},{"teacherId":1505658,"projectId":9351915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, I was able to purchase new shelves to display our students' work.\r\n\r\nThe shelves have already made a huge difference! Before, I didn't have a good way to showcase the wonderful projects my students create. Now, their finished work and projects in progress are beautifully displayed, which makes the students incredibly proud. They love seeing their creations on the shelves, and it's a great way for them to share their hard work with classmates and visitors.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped me create a more organized and inspiring learning environment. 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