{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alcy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10425902,"projectId":10076334,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited to receive their Kindle, and the technology has made reading more engaging and accessible for them. Many of my students are becoming more confident readers because they can easily follow along with stories, revisit books they enjoy, and participate in interactive story times. The Kindle has helped create a stronger love for reading by giving students access to books in a fun and modern way.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for the students has been being able to read popular chapter books together, especially the Junie B. Jones and Amelia Bedelia series. They look forward to story time and are eager to discuss the funny characters and events in the stories. The excitement they show when opening their Kindles and choosing books has been wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nSome of my more hesitant readers have especially connected with this new technology. Students who were once reluctant to participate during reading time are now more engaged and excited to join discussions about the stories. The Kindle has helped build confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning in ways that traditional reading alone sometimes could not.","fullyFundedDate":1770302790177,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-in-every-little-hand/10076334/","projectTitle":"A Library in Every Little Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10425902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769911772090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10425902"},{"teacherId":9010036,"projectId":9980013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our Ultimate Classroom Refresh — it was truly much needed! My students were beyond excited when the packages arrived. They kept shouting, \"We won! We won!\" Their joy and excitement filled the classroom and made the moment unforgettable.\r\nMy students and I benefited immensely from all of the improvements. The beautiful blue sheer curtains perfectly complemented our Cookie Monster theme, and along with the chair bags, they helped transform our classroom into a true home away from home.\r\nHaving an abundance of copy paper ensured that every student had access to physical copies of books, handouts, center activities, and endless opportunities to create art in ways we could have never imagined.\r\nThree of my class's favorite items were the Keurig machine, Kindle, and microwave. We loved making hot chocolate on Pajama Day and Kindergarten Camping Day using the Keurig. Our Kindle became a treasured classroom tool for read-alouds, independent reading, and buddy reading activities, especially during dismissal time. Having a classroom microwave also made Fun Friday extra convenient and enjoyable.\r\nEvery donated item — from crayons to physical copies of books — helped make learning more fun, engaging, and meaningful for my students. We are incredibly grateful that DonorsChoose connected us with such generous donors who supported our classroom's biggest dreams.\r\nMy students and I will never forget the love, kindness, and support shown to us. Your generosity truly blessed our classroom of learners. After receiving your donations, we felt like we were walking on Cloud Nine for the rest of the school year.\r\nThank you soooooo much for investing in our students and believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769192036606,"projectUrl":"project/the-ultimate-classroom-refresh/9980013/","projectTitle":"The Ultimate Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9010036_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767474431675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9010036"},{"teacherId":9565641,"projectId":9557766,"letterContent":"Many of our donors love to read books (we do, too!), but teaching students how to read is about so much more than simply enjoying a story. The new texts we've introduced support a wide range of foundational and higher-level literacy skills. 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Some students may be building decoding skills, while others are diving deeper into comprehension strategies. We also incorporate partner reading, independent reading, and hands-on literacy centers where students practice skills through games, writing activities, and discussion. Reading is not silent and isolated—it's collaborative, joyful, and purposeful.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially blossomed with these new books. Some of our emerging readers are excited because they can finally decode words independently and feel successful reading an entire book on their own. For others, seeing characters that reflect their own culture, language, or family experiences has increased their engagement and confidence. One of the most rewarding moments is watching a student who once hesitated to pick up a book now eagerly volunteer to read aloud.\r\n\r\nYour support makes these moments possible. 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