{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8813440,"projectId":9920234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, our students now have access to a light table, and it has already made a meaningful impact on their learning and excitement at school.\r\n\r\nWhen the light table first arrived, my students were immediately curious and eager to explore. Their faces lit up as they gathered around it, eager to see how it worked and excited to try something new. It quickly became one of the most popular and engaging learning tools in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the light table to support early literacy and numeracy skills by practicing forming their names, recognizing letter sounds, and identifying numbers. Students use letter and number tiles on the illuminated surface to build their names, recognize letters and numbers, and explore the sounds each letter makes. The light table has helped students stay focused and engaged while strengthening their letter recognition, number recognition, and understanding of letter–sound relationships.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly given our students a new way to learn, explore, and grow. \r\nThank you for giving us the opportunity to bring this bright and engaging resource into our classroom. We are so grateful for your investment in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1763916737039,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-bright-lights/9920234/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Bright Lights!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813440_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x890,y1800&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753452848295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lau-lopez"},{"teacherId":4685276,"projectId":7661462,"letterContent":"On behalf of our special education team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation that made it possible for us to purchase a light table for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe light table has quickly become a favorite learning tool among our Kindergarten and Pre-K students. It provides meaningful sensory input that helps our children engage with academic concepts while also developing fine motor skills. The table has supported a variety of activities — from letter and number recognition to color sorting and creative play — and has truly brought learning to life.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the light table has also helped improve classroom management and encouraged positive leadership roles among students. We have seen children working together, taking turns, and showing greater confidence and focus during learning time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in the daily experiences of our young learners, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1692325767415,"projectUrl":"project/discovery-of-light/7661462/","projectTitle":"Discovery of Light","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pardee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4685276_orig.jpg?crop=1967,1967,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565566906330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4685276"},{"teacherId":8813440,"projectId":9510608,"letterContent":"When our new rest mats arrived, my students were so excited! They couldn't wait to try them out during our nap time. The bright colors and comfortable padding instantly made our classroom feel more inviting and peaceful. For many of my students, this was their first time having their own personal space to rest and relax, and it has made a huge difference in their daily routines. The mats have helped create a calm environment where students can recharge and return to learning refreshed and ready to focus.\r\nWe're already seeing the impact beyond rest time. Students are learning how to take care of their mats, fold them up, and store them properly—building responsibility and independence. Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more comfortable and nurturing space where every child feels valued and cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1757423993905,"projectUrl":"project/from-busy-bees-to-cozy-zzzs-rest-mats/9510608/","projectTitle":"From Busy Bees to Cozy Zzz’s: Rest Mats for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813440_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x890,y1800&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753452848295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lau-lopez"},{"teacherId":8813440,"projectId":9496842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new resources you helped provide have truly transformed our learning space. With our new tables, students now have more room to work comfortably and collaborate with one another. They were so excited when the materials arrived—smiling, clapping, and eager to dive in. They immediately began making promises to take good care of the new tables, showing just how much they value and appreciate them.\r\nWe've been using the materials every day to support our early learning goals. One of our favorite activities is practicing letter sounds through interactive games. It's amazing to watch the students eagerly call out their letter sounds while engaging with the games—it doesn't feel like \"work\" to them, it feels like fun! Letter crafts have become even more exciting as students now have the space and materials to create incredible artwork tied to each week's letter.\r\nA recent favorite project involved learning shapes in a deliciously fun way—by cutting them out of bread! Students carefully cut their bread to make circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares. After sharing their creations with classmates, they got to enjoy eating their shapes. This simple activity brought so much joy while reinforcing key math concepts in a way that was memorable and meaningful.\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is a more inviting, engaging, and joyful place to learn. We're excited to continue using these resources as we explore letters, numbers, and more through interactive, hands-on lessons. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755727509417,"projectUrl":"project/right-tables-literacy-skills-readin/9496842/","projectTitle":"\"Right Tables + Literacy Skills = Reading Thrills, Learning Spills!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813440_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x890,y1800&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753452848295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lau-lopez"},{"teacherId":7899652,"projectId":9456334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a speaker. It has truly transformed our classroom. With it, I can welcome my students each morning with joyful music, create calm and peaceful moments, and fill our days with singing and dancing. It has also made a difference during school events with families and when we gather with other groups, helping us share special moments together. Thank you for helping me create happy and meaningful memories with my students. 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