{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"University School","outOfStateSupporters":17.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2485400,"projectId":9806723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making our small-group learning space possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have a dedicated table and area where they can learn, collaborate, and grow in a more focused and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nWe use this space every day for small-group instruction, reading interventions, math support, and one-on-one check-ins. One especially meaningful moment was during guided reading time, when students gathered around the new table, eagerly sharing their thinking and supporting one another as they worked through a challenging text. Having a space designed just for small groups has helped students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and celebrating their progress.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new table and learning area, their excitement was immediate. They kept asking, \"Is this for us?\" and \"When do we get to use it?\" They take great pride in the space and treat it as something special, knowing it was created just for their learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include using this area to support targeted instruction and hands-on learning activities as we continue building strong reading and math skills. This space allows me to meet students exactly where they are and provide the support they need to succeed. Your kindness has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1767193950553,"projectUrl":"project/creating-focused-and-flexible-learning-s/9806723/","projectTitle":"Creating Focused And Flexible Learning Spaces!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":2485400,"projectId":9806395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing snacks for my students. Your generosity is making a bigger difference than you may realize every day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the snacks during our morning work time and afternoon small groups, when energy tends to dip and focus can become harder to maintain. Having snacks available has helped students stay attentive, regulated, and ready to learn. One moment that really stood out was during a math lesson when a student who had been struggling to concentrate was able to enjoy a quick snack and return to the group ready to participate. It may seem small, but those moments truly matter.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snack supplies, their reactions were priceless. There were huge smiles and lots of excitement. More than anything, they felt cared for. Knowing that someone outside of our classroom wanted to make sure they were taken care of meant so much to them. When basic needs are met, students are able to fully engage in learning, collaborate with peers, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, valued, and ready to succeed. Your kindness is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1764005401233,"projectUrl":"project/no-snack-no-problem/9806395/","projectTitle":"No Snack, No Problem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":2485400,"projectId":9571822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and making our Chromebook charging cart project a reality. Because of your generosity, organizing, storing, and charging our devices is now seamless and efficient.\r\n\r\nThe new charging cart has made a huge difference in our daily routine. Students are able to quickly access fully charged Chromebooks, transition smoothly between activities, and take responsibility for returning devices to their proper place. This has saved valuable instructional time and created a more organized, calm learning environment where we can focus on what matters most: learning and growing together.\r\n\r\nYour support helps our students build important technology skills and ensures that our classroom runs smoothly each day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758190710438,"projectUrl":"project/charged-and-ready-to-learn/9571822/","projectTitle":"Charged and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":1013766,"projectId":9974830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project celebrating and learning about Chinese/Lunar New Year. Because of you, our students now have access to beautiful books and engaging materials that introduce them to the traditions, symbols, and stories connected to this important cultural celebration.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a big impact. Students are excited to explore the Lunar New Year through reading, discussion, and hands-on activities. They are learning about customs such as family gatherings, lanterns, zodiac animals, and the meaning behind the celebrations—all while building curiosity, cultural awareness, and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the classroom and encourage students to appreciate and respect cultures from around the world. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us make learning both joyful and inclusive.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767210735730,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-exploring-cu/9974830/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year: Exploring Culture, Traditions, and Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1013766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658194385811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslestersclassrocks"},{"teacherId":8520301,"projectId":9866891,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous funding of our Student Snack Corner. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students by ensuring access to snacks for those in need during the school day. For several students, this resource has already been a true blessing—providing nourishment, comfort, and the ability to stay focused and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting an essential need, the Snack Corner has also created a powerful opportunity for students to practice service, empathy, and leadership. Students involved in organizing, restocking, and leading the Snack Corner have developed a deeper understanding of compassion and responsibility as they serve their peers. This hands-on experience has allowed them to see firsthand how small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on others.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting our students. Your investment has not only helped meet physical needs but has also fostered a culture of care, empathy, and community within our school. 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They carefully assembled each kit with empathy and purpose, discussing how a note, a small comfort item, or a cheerful activity could brighten a child's day during a difficult time. Many students shared how meaningful it felt to know that something they created could bring comfort, joy, and encouragement to someone else.\r\n\r\nThis project went beyond supplies—it built compassion, responsibility, and community awareness. Students developed a deeper understanding of service learning and the importance of giving back, especially to those who may be facing challenges. Your support helped turn kindness into action and allowed our students to see themselves as helpers and changemakers.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, children in our community will receive not just a kit, but a reminder that they are cared for and not alone. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us spread kindness where it is needed most.","fullyFundedDate":1761322252859,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-kits-for-kids/9777670/","projectTitle":"Kindness Kits for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1013766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658194385811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslestersclassrocks"},{"teacherId":1013766,"projectId":9887508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Because of you, my students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout and even after the school day ends.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, a snack is more than just a treat—it's a source of comfort and fuel that helps them do their best work. Your kindness has made a real difference in their daily routine. I've already seen how something as simple as a snack can boost concentration, improve moods, and create a more positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited and grateful when the snacks arrived, and they were eager to say \"thank you\" to the donors who made it possible. Your generosity reminds them that there are people who care deeply about their success and well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for supporting our classroom in such a meaningful way. 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Thank you for thinking of our classroom and our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1758188068961,"projectUrl":"project/no-snack-no-problem/9567484/","projectTitle":"No Snack, No Problem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":2485400,"projectId":9691474,"letterContent":"Wow, what an amazing donation for our classroom! My class was thrilled to learn that our project was funded so quickly by such generous donors. I am so incredibly thankful for your donation and the belief you have in my students to become engineers.\r\n\r\nAs we received the refill materials for our MakerSpace cart, the students were excited to create projects that they had been imagining for months. In my classroom, one of our rules is to work hard while having fun, and the MakerSpace cart and materials help us achieve that goal! The students have enjoyed building with the electrical components, wheels, propellers, and wood to create cars, helicopters, and planes. This donation has enhanced my science and math curriculum tremendously!\r\n\r\nMy students are growing in their problem-solving skills daily because of the MakerSpace materials, and I owe that growth to such generous donors! Your generosity has truly sparked a culture of innovative thinking in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757698084138,"projectUrl":"project/stem-makerspace-refill-and-refresh-our/9691474/","projectTitle":"STEM MakerSpace: Refill and Refresh our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":2485400,"projectId":9567054,"letterContent":"Wow, what an amazing donation for our classroom! My class was thrilled to learn that our project was funded so quickly by such generous donors. I am so incredibly thankful for your donation and the belief you have in my students to become engineers.\r\n\r\nAs we received the refill materials for our MakerSpace cart, the students were excited to create projects that they had been imagining for months. In my classroom, one of our rules is to work hard while having fun, and the MakerSpace cart and materials help us achieve that goal! The students have enjoyed building with the electrical components, wheels, propellers, and wood to create cars, helicopters, and planes. This donation has enhanced my science and math curriculum tremendously!\r\n\r\nMy students are growing in their problem-solving skills daily because of the MakerSpace materials, and I owe that growth to such generous donors! Your generosity has truly sparked a culture of innovative thinking in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758188074031,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-time-for-the-win/9567054/","projectTitle":"Small Group Time For The Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":2485400,"projectId":9567026,"letterContent":"Wow, what an amazing donation for our classroom! My class was thrilled to learn that our project was funded so quickly by such generous donors. I am so incredibly thankful for your donation and the belief you have in my students to become engineers.\r\n\r\nAs we received the refill materials for our MakerSpace cart, the students were excited to create projects that they had been imagining for months. In my classroom, one of our rules is to work hard while having fun, and the MakerSpace cart and materials help us achieve that goal! The students have enjoyed building with the electrical components, wheels, propellers, and wood to create cars, helicopters, and planes. This donation has enhanced my science and math curriculum tremendously!\r\n\r\nMy students are growing in their problem-solving skills daily because of the MakerSpace materials, and I owe that growth to such generous donors! Your generosity has truly sparked a culture of innovative thinking in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756463877694,"projectUrl":"project/stem-makerspace-refill-and-refresh-our/9567026/","projectTitle":"STEM MakerSpace: Refill and Refresh Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2485400_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523238561844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-doran"},{"teacherId":1013766,"projectId":9726085,"letterContent":"There is truly nothing like opening a box from one of the projects funded on Donors Choose. The joy I feel knowing that these items are going to help my students in so many different ways brings so much excitement to my heart. \r\n\r\nThese items are going to bright the day of so many students. Something as small as a piece of gum, a mint, or a scented bookmark brings so much comfort and joy to a student. If they are having a rough day or need a pick me up, I am so grateful that we can provide that for them in the school library! \r\n\r\nWithout your support and donations to these projects, none of this would be a possibility. I am so grateful to you and your support towards education! 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