{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Flowertown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9889425,"projectId":10297583,"letterContent":"The students greatly appreciated the snacks that satisfied their hunger. They thoroughly enjoy the ELA and math games offered during Fun Friday. We extend our gratitude for your generosity and assistance; without your support, we would lack essential resources. As a Title I school, many of our students come without snacks, making it challenging for teachers to provide necessary materials and snacks from personal funds. The ongoing need for supplies is a constant concern, and your commitment to supporting us is truly valued.","fullyFundedDate":1781794889530,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room/10297583/","projectTitle":"Resource Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889425"},{"teacherId":2107100,"projectId":10369925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the rug! It far exceeded my hopes and expectations! In the words of my students \"IT'S SOOOO FLUFFY!\" I love that it is large enough for my older kids and that they have a place where they can learn, read, collaborate, and still enjoy the small joys of just being kids while they're still in elementary school before moving on to middle school next year. This reinvigorated our classroom environment and was the perfect pick me up half-way through the first quarter. We are so very thankful for your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1787840928823,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-rug-for-the-students-i-hug/10369925/","projectTitle":"A New Rug for the Students I Hug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blanchard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2107100_orig.jpg?crop=1209,1209,x1169,y1038&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657616422052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-emilyblanchard"},{"teacherId":7449506,"projectId":10253502,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to help restock our classroom! Your generosity provided us with the everyday supplies we need to continue learning, creating, practicing, and growing in our special education environment. These may seem like simple classroom necessities, but they make a big difference in our students' ability to participate and learn each day.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are able to keep our shelves stocked with the materials our students use every day and ensure that we have what we need to meet each student at their individual level. In a special education classroom, having the right supplies allows us to adapt lessons, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and create a comfortable and supportive environment for all learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students. Your kindness and generosity help make our classroom a place where every student can learn, feel successful, and continue to thrive. We are truly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1778175199820,"projectUrl":"project/k2-just-joined-our-special-education-cl/10253502/","projectTitle":"K–2 Just Joined Our Special Education Classroom—help Us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7449506_orig.jpg?crop=1466,1466,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741037760963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7449506"},{"teacherId":5737057,"projectId":10166713,"letterContent":"The 1920s Day supplies gave my fifth-grade students the opportunity to step outside of the traditional classroom and experience history in a fun, hands-on way. Instead of simply reading about the Roaring Twenties, students were able to see, interact with, and immerse themselves in the time period we were studying.\r\n\r\nThe supplies helped us transform our classroom into a 1920s-inspired learning experience, making history more engaging and memorable for our students. These materials allowed students to connect what they learned from their textbooks to a real-world experience and helped bring the people, culture, music, fashion, and events of the 1920s to life.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, opportunities like this make learning exciting and give them memories that they will carry with them beyond the classroom. I am so thankful to our donors for helping make this experience possible and for investing in meaningful learning experiences for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1775477500048,"projectUrl":"project/travel-back-to-the-1920s/10166713/","projectTitle":"Travel Back to the 1920's","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5737057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651192445447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/edisarno"},{"teacherId":7449506,"projectId":9990292,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated to support my classroom and my students! Your generosity has already made such a difference in helping me create a classroom where my students feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn. Every item donated, big or small, directly impacts the children I have the privilege of teaching.\r\n\r\nThis year, our special education classroom is growing! We are serving kindergarten through 2nd grade in addition to our 3rd–5th grade students, which means our classroom is becoming a wonderful mix of learners with different ages, abilities, and needs. Your support is helping us make sure our younger students have materials that are engaging and developmentally appropriate, while continuing to meet the needs of our older students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping me build a classroom where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, play, and thrive. 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For my students with different learning needs, technology can be especially helpful because it provides visual and hands-on learning opportunities that help keep them engaged.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the new iPad, especially because of its bright pink color! They enjoy having opportunities to interact with the screen and participate in activities in a way that feels fun while still supporting their learning. It has also been helpful for students who benefit from additional visual support and repetition. The iPad allows me to provide activities at different levels so that students can practice skills in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of this donation, I am able to incorporate more technology into my instruction while continuing to focus on communication, early literacy, early math, fine motor, and social-emotional skills. As we continue through the school year, we will use the iPad to reinforce classroom lessons, provide additional practice, and give students another way to demonstrate what they know. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and giving my students access to technology that makes learning more engaging and accessible!","fullyFundedDate":1774053691950,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-the-power-to-be-heard/10091451/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students the Power to Be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012572_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746290790654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012572"},{"teacherId":10012572,"projectId":10203612,"letterContent":"The new materials have made such a positive impact on my preschool students and our classroom. We have been using the art supplies, including the Do-A-Dot markers, washable paints, paintbrushes, easel, and no-spill paint cups, to give students more opportunities to be creative while also working on important fine motor skills. My students especially enjoy painting at the easel and using the dot markers during our letter, number, and themed activities. These materials allow them to practice grasping, hand-eye coordination, making marks and strokes, and expressing themselves through art in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! The sensory table and play tent quickly became classroom favorites. These resources have given my students new ways to explore, play, communicate, and interact with one another. During sensory and center time, we are working on skills such as sharing, taking turns, making choices, following directions, and playing alongside or with peers. For preschool students with different learning needs, having hands-on materials makes learning more meaningful and gives every child an opportunity to participate successfully.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these resources into our daily lessons and classroom centers. We will use the art materials to support early writing and pre-writing skills, while the sensory and play materials will help us build communication, social-emotional, and independent play skills. Thank you so much for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can learn through play, exploration, and creativity. Your generosity has provided experiences that my students will continue to benefit from throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778797184374,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-outdoor-art-adventures-f/10203612/","projectTitle":"“Sensory Play & Outdoor Art Adventures for Little Learners”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012572_orig.jpg?crop=1974,1974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746290790654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012572"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10171026,"letterContent":"Recorder season is here!!! My students are pumped to start playing recorders this year. They are so grateful for your generous donations so that they each have their very own instrument provided. It will be wonderful to see some of the students taking the skills they learn a step further and audition for the district middle school of the arts. I love when my students are encouraged to continue their music studies into middle school and beyond. Students are motivated, working hard and making great progress thanks to your support. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1775477502328,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-recorder-season-part/10171026/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Recorder Season (part 3)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp118245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635388693576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fowler"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10171021,"letterContent":"We started our recorder unit in 4th and 5th grade this week and the students are off to a great start. They were so excited to see that the recorders are a fun red color. I think this has motivated them to try hard learning new things. I love teaching the recorder because the students can use their new skills to audition for the district middle school of the arts. It is so neat to see them embrace wind instruments and carry it on to playing in the band in middle school. Thank you for encouraging their love of music and this new adventure as they learn to play a wind instrument! We are so appreciative of your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1775477500295,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-recorder-season-part/10171021/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Recorder Season (part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp118245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635388693576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fowler"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10171003,"letterContent":"We started our recorder unit in 4th and 5th grade this week and the students are beyond excited. This is a favorite unit of my students and because we can't share wind instruments, it is expensive to provide each child with their very own recorder. You have helped tremendously with that. They are stoked that they get to take the recorders home to keep at the end of the 3 units. Thank you for encouraging their love of music and this new adventure as they learn to play a wind instrument! We are so appreciative of your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1774626003936,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-recorder-season-part/10171003/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Recorder Season (Part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp118245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635388693576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fowler"},{"teacherId":118245,"projectId":10188419,"letterContent":"We started our recorder unit in 4th and 5th grade this week and the students are beyond excited. The yarn provided in this project will be used to make \"karate belts\" to be tied to the end of the recorders after students have passed off various skills. White belt, then yellow, green, blue, etc. as the skills progress in difficulty. Students love to show off how many skills they have learned and they are truly proud of what they have accomplished. Thank you for encouraging their love of music and this new adventure as they learn to play a wind instrument!","fullyFundedDate":1776111576242,"projectUrl":"project/recorder-karate-success/10188419/","projectTitle":"Recorder Karate Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fowler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp118245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635388693576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fowler"},{"teacherId":9889425,"projectId":10099423,"letterContent":"We express our gratitude for the generous donations, which significantly contribute to our resource room and enhance our learning experience. Each day, we require snacks to nourish our bodies, allowing us to focus and engage our minds effectively. The excitement among the students upon seeing the variety of snacks available in our room was palpable, highlighting the positive impact these contributions have on our educational environment. We thank you for being selfless and so giving! As a teacher, I feel like we always needs things and its not always available to buy with my own money. 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