{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Pivik Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":9522683,"letterContent":"This project was a classroom FAVORITE and it left my first graders saying \"Thank you, thank you, thank you!\" Because of YOU, my first graders can't wait to READ! What is better than that?!\r\n\r\nMy first graders can't wait to have free time so they can choose an adorable reading buddy to read to. There is a buddy for everyone- sports buddies, cute animals, and adorable food plush. They have been reading nonstop! THANK YOU!\r\n\r\nAlso, we were able to get a bookshelf and reading bench because of you. We are so very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762267498294,"projectUrl":"project/adopt-an-animal-and-read/9522683/","projectTitle":"Adopt an Animal and Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":9127126,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, with your help and kindness, so much fun and learning has been brought to my classroom!\r\n\r\nStudents celebrated the last month of first grade in so many fun ways. We had Glow Day and enjoyed working in neon lights with all kinds of activities. We have so many supplies leftover that I will be able to do it with my class this year, too!\r\n\r\nThe kids enjoyed camping day when they learned all day in the dark with their flashlights and they LOVED Hawaii Day! They looked so festive and learned about the beautiful state of Hawaii!\r\n\r\nThank you for making the end of first grade so memorable. You provided resources that gave them memories that will last a life time. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1752671477165,"projectUrl":"project/shining-bright-in-first-grade/9127126/","projectTitle":"Shining BRIGHT in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":9025064,"letterContent":"This has been such an amazing project to get funded and has been a huge difference in my classroom. Thank you for being so kind and for your donations. \r\n\r\nFirst graders have a lot of wiggles to get out, so it has been very beneficial to use the tools and stools that were provided by this project. My students LOVE when they get to use the wobble stools and when students visit my room from other classrooms, they always want to use them, too!\r\n\r\nIt has also helped provided extra movement breaks for students who need them by giving them ways to fidget their hands and feet while helping them stay focused on learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for making such an impact! We appreciate YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746738394341,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-you-work/9025064/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While You Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":9274910,"letterContent":"First grade has been off to a fantastic start thanks to your very kind and generous donations. \r\n\r\nThe year started with Meet the Teacher Day. Students were so excited to see their little suitcases on their desks ready for adventure. They also loved reading the story \"The Night Before First Grade\". It got them ready to get into the classroom and learn!\r\n\r\nWe've been using the folders every day and the students have loved earning prizes for positive behavior. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for your thoughtfulness. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1754164945068,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-is-a-fantastic-adventure/9274910/","projectTitle":"First Grade is a Fantastic Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":9393297,"letterContent":"We are extremely grateful for you and your support! Thanks to your generosity, my first graders received so many hands on STEM materials that they have been using to build and create. It's truly remarkable to watch their imaginations run wild! \r\n\r\nNot only that, but they have a diverse set of building block characters and Lego people to use that represent all types of people. The kids have been loving them and can't wait to use them whenever they have the chance!\r\n\r\nThe students have also loved learning about the influential people in STEM. Some of them have hopes to become inventors or study science just like them!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1753991755159,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-better-world/9393297/","projectTitle":"Build a Better World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":9038769,"letterContent":"This project has been a tremendous help in our classroom thanks to your very kind and generous donations. We have been able to do so many learning projects thanks to this project getting funded. \r\n\r\nOne of my students' favorites was creating an \"All About Me\" book which they wre able to create themselves using their new skin colored crayons. They love using these crayons when drawing pictures of people. They also were able to create a pirate treasure chest that had gold coins where they wrote words that had the /ar/ spelling pattern. One of my personal favorite things about this project is that we've been able to use the cardstock and supplies during our \"Rachel's Challenge\" lessons on kindness. \r\n\r\nI'm so appreciative that you chose to support this project. Thank you from the bot","fullyFundedDate":1736949817898,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-the-classroom/9038769/","projectTitle":"Creativity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":8360484,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your kind donations. Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project. My first graders have been working so hard both academically and socially! The incentives that were donated through this project have been so beneficial! Throughout our school day, students have opportunities to visit the \"sticker store\" and get water bottle stickers. They collect these in small sticker books and love looking back on what they have collected and earned. \r\n\r\nStudents also have the chance to earn desk pets. They have been so INTO this, this school year. They've created little habitats for them and play with them when they have free time. They will create little accessories for them. It is so cute! \r\n\r\nStudents earn raffle tickets for positive behavior and completing homework. These tickets give them a chance to win a prize. They are so motivated and love when they get picked!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for being so generous. Your donations truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1716146207611,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-promoting-positive-behavior-in-fi/8360484/","projectTitle":"Prizes Promoting Positive Behavior in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":2434433,"projectId":8920665,"letterContent":"Thanks to your kindness and generosity, my first graders are thrilled to read more and more! Not only that, the books that were donated, challenge my readers to read harder books and discuss them with their peers. \r\n\r\nMy students couldn't wait to get their hands on these titles. They are really enjoying the Mercy Watson and Junie B. Jones books because they are hilarious. They can't wait to read more in the series. \r\n\r\nIt's so wonderful to listen to them discuss these books and see their little brains thinking of the snwers to some higher order questions. This project will have them excited to read throughout their first grade year. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733270157192,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-opening-minds-in-our-firs/8920665/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Opening Minds in Our First Grade Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2434433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653790173813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorenzslearners"},{"teacherId":8010180,"projectId":9084506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and wonderful donation.\r\nMy children were so excited when they saw the new books. They couldn't wait to read the new books and use them in our small group instruction.\r\nEach day I work with one group during small group instruction. Each group is given a book that we read out loud together. Then they are to take an accelerated reader test so I can see if they understood what they have read. Also, they work with a partner to complete skills that are associated with each book.\r\nIt has been so much fun watching each child become more motivated to read !","fullyFundedDate":1739561420949,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/9084506/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimberly Exler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8010180_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673555970752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8010180"},{"teacherId":8009939,"projectId":8667217,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Your contribution has supplied our classroom with a new carpet, which is a perfect addition to our space. We have a nice large open area at the front of our room where we often gather for morning meetings, storytime, and phonics practice. This cozy carpet creates a warm, inviting environment, making our classroom feel like a home for learning.\r\n\r\nGathering on the carpet enhances engagement and effectiveness during whole class instruction. When the students are close together in the meeting area, they are learning how to listen actively and engage in group settings. Transitioning from this area to independent or partner work around the room also provides movement and options, breaking the monotony of sitting at desks all day.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support in creating an enriching learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1730407783787,"projectUrl":"project/a-spot-for-everyone/8667217/","projectTitle":"A Spot for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009939_orig.png?crop=408,408,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723828902016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tonyacoy"},{"teacherId":2821020,"projectId":8551283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. You have made it possible for my students to be able to enjoy these STEM products! They are having tons of fun building and learning through play. The bins have been the perfect way to start our day together! \r\n\r\nWhen they opened each bin to play for the first time, you could hear \"wow\", and \"woahhhh\" and \"yesssss\"! They truly thrive when they are able to be hands on! \r\n\r\nI have also been fortunate to hear authentic conversations between students. This means social learning is developing and flourishing. My kids are learning how to share, compromise, and work together. \r\n\r\nIt has been super amazing and we are so very appreciative!!","fullyFundedDate":1725414016345,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-a-perfect-way-to-start-our-da/8551283/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins! A Perfect Way to Start Our Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2821020_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x566,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571314631355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2821020"},{"teacherId":8009939,"projectId":7140142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! Our students work very hard every year, and I always love sending them off at the end of the school year with a bucket full of tools to keep them learning throughout the summer break. You have helped encourage the students and their families to spend time outdoors and get creative with ways to continue learning during the summer.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to receive their learning tools, and it kept them motivated and learning all summer long! 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