{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wounded Knee District School","outOfStateSupporters":92.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10240946,"projectId":10359237,"letterContent":"One of my favorite parts of teaching kindergarten was watching my students grow more confident and independent as they learned. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where children could participate, explore, and build important skills each day!\r\n\r\nThe calendar and weather pocket chart was used during morning meetings, when students identified the day, discussed the weather, and observed seasonal changes. The daily schedule pocket chart displayed our classroom activities so students could see what came next and prepare for transitions. With the magnetic tabletop pocket chart, students sorted picture cards, matched items, and completed small-group literacy and math activities. The dry-erase table spots gave students reusable spaces to practice writing letters and numbers, solve simple problems, and show their answers. The money early learning chart helped students recognize coins, learn their names, and begin exploring their values.\r\n\r\nThese resources provided my students with more opportunities to participate actively in lessons and practice skills in meaningful ways. They also supported classroom routines, teamwork, and independence as children learned at their own pace. Thank you for investing in my students and providing tools that supported their learning throughout the school year. Your generosity helped make our classroom a place where every child felt encouraged to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1786964098783,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-visualize-success/10359237/","projectTitle":"Help Us Visualize Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240946_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768068578089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240946"},{"teacherId":10240946,"projectId":10343197,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Magnetic Learning for Growing Little Learners\"! These new classroom resources give my kindergarten students engaging ways to explore literacy and math. They can use magnetic letters to match uppercase and lowercase letters, build simple words, and practice beginning sounds. The magnetic numbers and base-ten blocks help them explore counting, addition, and place value through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nMy students enjoy being active participants in their learning. These materials encourage curiosity, build confidence, and provide opportunities to work together while developing important kindergarten skills.\r\n\r\nI look forward to using these resources in our daily lessons and learning centers to support my students as they grow at their own pace. Your generosity has made these learning experiences possible and helped create a classroom where students can explore new concepts with confidence. Thank you for investing in our little learners and helping them build a strong foundation for future success!","fullyFundedDate":1786964098658,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-learning-for-growing-little-lea/10343197/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Learning for Growing Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240946_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768068578089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240946"},{"teacherId":10240946,"projectId":10343172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Calm, Focus, Learn! Your generosity has helped us provide resources that will support our kindergarten students' social-emotional learning, focus, and classroom engagement. With the feelings chart, emotion stamps, stencils, flash cards, and game buzzers, my students can explore their emotions, practice self-regulation, and participate in fun, interactive learning activities. When the students first saw these materials, they were excited and curious to try them. The colorful visuals and hands-on activities make learning more engaging and give them opportunities to express themselves in ways that are appropriate for their age.\r\n\r\nThese resources will make a meaningful difference in our daily classroom routines. We will use the feelings chart to help students identify and communicate their emotions, especially when they feel frustrated, sad, or overwhelmed. The emotion stamps will allow them to explore different feelings creatively, while the stencils and flash cards will support fine motor development, vocabulary, and early learning skills. The game buzzers will add excitement to our review games and encourage students to participate, listen carefully, take turns, and build confidence. Moving forward, we will continue practicing how to recognize our feelings, calm our bodies, respect others, and return to learning when we are ready. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where every child feels supported, confident, and ready to learn. Your kindness is helping our little learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally!","fullyFundedDate":1786731637703,"projectUrl":"project/calm-focus-learn/10343172/","projectTitle":"Calm, Focus, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240946_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768068578089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240946"},{"teacherId":9400442,"projectId":10662030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for supporting our \"Nourished, Clean, and Ready to Learn\" project! My students are excited to have access to snacks and essential hygiene supplies in our classroom. These resources help them feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn. With their basic needs supported, my students can focus better on reading, math, and other classroom activities. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in helping us create a caring and supportive learning environment. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1790186412052,"projectUrl":"project/nourished-clean-and-ready-to-learn/10662030/","projectTitle":"Nourished, Clean, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magcuro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790734208937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400442"},{"teacherId":9400442,"projectId":10006780,"letterContent":"The touchscreen laptop has made a meaningful difference for my students. It helps students who struggle with fine motor skills, mouse control, attention, or processing speed complete MAP Growth assessments more independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use the touchscreen because it is easy and comfortable for them. Some students who previously needed extra assistance are now more willing to try tasks on their own. This technology helps remove barriers and gives my students a better opportunity to show what they truly know. I am very grateful to our donors for supporting our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778038361114,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-technology-for-maps-success/10006780/","projectTitle":"Accessible Technology for MAPs Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magcuro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790734208937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400442"},{"teacherId":10240946,"projectId":10343143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing resources that have brought excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning to my students! The LCD writing tablets have quickly become a favorite. My students use them to practice letters, numbers, names, sight words, and simple math problems. They especially enjoy being able to write, erase, and try again. When they first saw the colorful tablets and Play-Doh, they were so excited to explore the new materials. The Play-Doh has been wonderful for strengthening fine-motor skills while allowing students to practice making letters, numbers, and shapes in a fun and creative way.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic math signs have also made our math lessons much more interactive. Students can physically move the greater than, less than, plus, minus, and equal signs as they build and solve number sentences. This hands-on practice helps make new concepts easier to understand and remember. The dinosaur bubble wands have been a fun way to celebrate students' hard work and accomplishments, bringing smiles and encouragement to our classroom. We will continue using these resources during small-group instruction, learning centers, and classroom activities as students build their early literacy, math, and fine-motor skills. Thank you for making these meaningful learning experiences possible and for investing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1786541828255,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-at-play-and-learning/10343143/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds at Play and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240946_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768068578089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240946"},{"teacherId":10240946,"projectId":10018184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Printing Success in Our Classroom\"! Your donation of a printer, laminating machine, and laminating sheets has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. These resources allow us to create colorful learning materials, activities, and classroom resources that support students throughout the school year. The laminating sheets help us protect these materials so they can be used again and again.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to see their learning turned into materials they can use, explore, and share. Having these resources makes our classroom more engaging and hands-on while helping us keep important learning tools durable and accessible. Thank you for investing in our students and giving us the resources we need to make learning more exciting, meaningful, and successful. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778187647317,"projectUrl":"project/printing-success-in-our-classroom/10018184/","projectTitle":"Printing Success in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240946_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768068578089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240946"},{"teacherId":10240946,"projectId":10343164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom by providing snacks for my students. When the snacks arrived, my students were so excited! Their faces lit up when they saw all the snacks and realized they were for them. Snack time has become a special part of our day because it gives students a chance to take a break, refuel, and get ready to learn. Your generosity helps our students stay focused and engaged throughout the school day.\r\nWe use snack time as an opportunity to teach important skills such as sharing, taking turns, using good manners, being responsible, and cleaning up after ourselves. It is also a wonderful time for students to talk with their classmates and build friendships. I love watching my students help one another and practice kindness during snack time. These simple moments help us build a strong classroom community while teaching students skills they will use throughout their school experience.\r\n\r\nAs we continue the school year, we will keep using snack time to encourage healthy habits, independence, responsibility, and positive social skills. Your donation has provided much more than snacks; it has provided comfort, energy, happiness, and a sense of being cared for. Thank you for thinking of our kindergarten students and for helping make their school days brighter. Your generosity makes a difference in our classroom and helps our students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn each day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782830994339,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-stay-fueled-and-focused/10343164/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Stay Fueled and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Honey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240946_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768068578089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240946"},{"teacherId":9400442,"projectId":10177125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 2nd Grade students through \"Hands-On Learning: Manipulative Toys for Growing Minds!\" My students were so excited to see and explore the new materials. They love touching, building, sorting, and using the manipulatives during math lessons and learning stations.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students better understand numbers and math concepts by allowing them to see and model what they are learning. I especially love watching them work together, share their ideas, and gain confidence as they solve problems.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made learning more fun, engaging, and meaningful for my students. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping them grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778038360706,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-manipulative-toys-for/10177125/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Manipulative Toys for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magcuro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790734208937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400442"},{"teacherId":9295067,"projectId":10428708,"letterContent":"Your support is already making a difference in my first-grade classroom! I am now using the laminator to create reusable learning activities for my students, and I am excited to see how much we can do with them.\r\n\r\nI have always wanted to make a busy book for each of my students. These books give my fast finishers meaningful activities to work on independently while also giving students who need extra practice more opportunities to work on important skills like letters, numbers, CVC words, tracing, and fine-motor skills.\r\n\r\nBeing able to laminate these activities means I can reuse them instead of constantly printing new copies. It saves paper, saves time, and allows me to spend more time planning lessons and creating activities that meet my students' needs.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the opportunity to make learning more hands-on, meaningful, and accessible for my students. 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The snacks and small prizes are also used to recognize students' effort, participation, positive choices, and growth.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were excited to see the new materials and eager to use them. The sensory path and hands-on activities have given them fun ways to move, explore, and refocus during the school day.\r\n\r\nWe will continue incorporating these resources into our learning stations, lessons, brain breaks, and classroom reward system. Thank you to our generous donors for helping make our classroom a more engaging, active, and joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786964098869,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-learning-through-hands-on-tool/10224230/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Learning Through Hands-On Tools and Motivation Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magcuro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790734208937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400442"},{"teacherId":9295067,"projectId":9863950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Your donations made a huge difference during our instructional time—especially the writing pads. They were incredibly helpful as we learned letter names and sounds, practiced blending, and worked on writing letters correctly.\r\n\r\nOther teachers even shared how great of an idea this project was! 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