{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Lane Academy","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":9999308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating materials for our Pre-K graduates! Your generosity and support helped make this special milestone memorable for our students and families. Many of our children come from lower-income households, and your kindness provided them with meaningful items to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. Your thoughtful contribution brought smiles, excitement, and encouragement to our little graduates as they prepare for their next educational journey. We truly appreciate your care and support for our classroom and community.","fullyFundedDate":1777994735271,"projectUrl":"project/small-steps-big-dreams/9999308/","projectTitle":"Small Steps, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":10016803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating different stamps for our Pre-K writing centers! Your thoughtful contribution has made writing time more exciting, creative, and engaging for our little learners. The students enjoy using the stamps to practice letters, words, and storytelling while building important fine motor and early literacy skills. Your generosity helps create a fun and hands-on learning environment, and we truly appreciate your support for our classroom. The children have enjoyed adding their stamps into their journal writing to show their families as well!","fullyFundedDate":1774963607304,"projectUrl":"project/stamping-success/10016803/","projectTitle":"Stamping Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":10132137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating plants and potted planters for our Mother's Day craft project! Your generosity helped our Pre-K students create meaningful and beautiful gifts for their families. The children were excited to plant, decorate, and make something special with their own hands. Your support provided a fun hands-on learning experience while helping our students celebrate Mother's Day in a thoughtful and creative way. We truly appreciate your kindness and support for our classroom. It is because of donors like you that our kids are able to learn with fun and care!","fullyFundedDate":1774963638814,"projectUrl":"project/growing-giggles-green-things/10132137/","projectTitle":"Growing Giggles & Green Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":10037650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing reusable water cups with lids and a straw for our Pre-K classroom! Your thoughtful donation helps ensure our students stay hydrated and healthy throughout the school day while causing minimal spill. The reusable bottles also encourage independence and teach children the importance of healthy habits and caring for the environment. 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With your support, we are able to regularly sanitize tables, toys, and learning areas to help reduce the spread of germs and create a healthy environment where children can learn and play comfortably. We truly appreciate your kindness and support in helping us care for our students each day. \r\nThis is also so meaningful because we are able to model what a safe and healthy environment looks like and feels like!","fullyFundedDate":1777996038143,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-care/10217928/","projectTitle":"Classroom Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":9731171,"projectId":9852508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of pencils and pencil sharpeners for our classroom! Your kindness helps ensure that every student has the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed each day. We truly appreciate your support and thoughtfulness—it makes a big difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just school supplies—it shows our students that they are cared for by a community that believes in their success. That encouragement means so much and inspires them to do their very best.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763232038281,"projectUrl":"project/sharpen-our-minds-with-pencils-and-suppl/9852508/","projectTitle":"Sharpen Our Minds with Pencils and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9731171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725543726848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731171"},{"teacherId":1720460,"projectId":9730696,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, more than 250 of our youngest scholars—ranging from PreK3 through 1st grade, along with a few additional students beyond—are now experiencing stories in ways that are joyful, meaningful, and truly inclusive.\r\nThese sensory books have transformed our library into a space where every child can connect with reading. For many of our students, especially those with special needs who may not communicate verbally, these books have opened new doors. Through touch, sound, and vibrant visuals, they are able to engage with stories, express excitement, and share in the magic of storytime alongside their peers.\r\nWe've seen smiles grow wider, heard more giggles echo through the library, and felt the warmth of hugs that say more than words ever could. Students who may have struggled to access traditional books are now actively involved—turning pages, pressing buttons, exploring textures, and experiencing stories in their own unique ways.\r\nYour support didn't just provide books—it created moments of connection, inclusion, and joy. You helped ensure that every child, no matter how they communicate or learn, has the opportunity to feel the transformation that a great story can bring.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create storytimes filled with wonder, laughter, and hands-on discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1764649697112,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-sensory-books/9730696/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Sensory Books for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1720460_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458448042717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1720460"},{"teacherId":10159366,"projectId":10126924,"letterContent":"Tell your donors what this project has done for your students, answering questions like:\r\n\r\nHow are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nYour donors got a little peek into your classroom by contributing to your project, and we know that they'd love to learn more. What are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nMost teachers write 2-3 paragraphs for this letter\r\nThe student were so excited about the book especially the Catwoman books they were entry by the colors in the pages also. The autism theme oh the month was super readers this helped my students become better readers by continuously reading the books throughout the month.\r\n\r\nHere's a polished version of your donor thank-you letter that keeps your ideas but makes them clearer and more engaging:\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. We have been using the new books daily during our reading time, and they have become a central part of our literacy activities. One special moment that stood out was when students explored the Catwoman books together— they were completely drawn in by the vibrant colors and engaging pages, and many of them were eager to read aloud and share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was incredible. Students couldn't wait to look through the books, and several immediately found a favorite. Since our autism theme for the month is \"Super Readers,\" these books have been the perfect fit. My students have been building their reading confidence by revisiting the books again and again, which has helped strengthen both their fluency and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these books as part of our guided reading groups and independent reading time. Students will also begin connecting what they read to small projects, such as retelling stories, identifying favorite characters, and creating their own short stories inspired by the books. Your support is helping foster a love of reading in my classroom, and I am truly grateful for the opportunities you've provided my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772892066020,"projectUrl":"project/super-reader-materials-reset/10126924/","projectTitle":"Super Reader Materials Reset!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754848516737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159366"},{"teacherId":4940770,"projectId":10089911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fulfilling our project. The materials in the project allowed for us to do a lot of writing and note taking which in turn helped us prepare for state testing in a meaningful way. The sticky notes were a class favorite as they used them to edit writing and revise their extended constructed responses. It made for quick ways to revise without starting all over.\r\n\r\nWe love using the whiteboards to make quick work of sharing our learning. We used the whiteboards in our STAAR Blitz to annotate the questions and show our answers with evidence to win points for our teams!\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1771012261598,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/10089911/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4940770_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509390569474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cruickshank"},{"teacherId":10354131,"projectId":9917205,"letterContent":"Social skills is one of the main jobs I have as a special education teacher. Dysregulated students can not learn. It is my job to teach them how to regulate their emotions so they are able to succeed in their classrooms.\r\n\r\nYour donations will help them succeed in all classrooms, in all academics and help them to feel more in control when they are having a rough day. This in turns helps their entire class be able to learn as well.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donations and my students are going to be successful in large part due to you.","fullyFundedDate":1766083065035,"projectUrl":"project/social-skills-lessons-brought-to-life/9917205/","projectTitle":"Social Skills Lessons Brought to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldstrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354131"},{"teacherId":10354131,"projectId":9905196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students become proficient readers. When they come to me 2-3 years behind we have to work even harder to ensure they learn this life changing skill. Your donation ensures they will have this skill they need throughout their life.\r\n\r\nThe games that we have been using have made reading come to life and ensured that these students are growing and making the learning stick. You have impacted them in such a positive way and I appreciate you and everything you have done to help my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763599450674,"projectUrl":"project/with-these-games-we-will-read/9905196/","projectTitle":"With These Games, We Will Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldstrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354131"},{"teacherId":10418756,"projectId":10059861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our treasure box is now stocked, and my students could not be more excited! Their eyes lit up when they saw all of the rewards they could earn, especially the keychains they can use to decorate their backpacks and the squishy animals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a positive and motivating environment where students are encouraged to do their best every day. The treasure box is already making a big impact. Every day I am observing students working hard, showing kindness, and taking pride in their schoolwork. It has truly brought an extra sense of joy and enthusiasm into our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and believing in their success. 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