{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donna Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9898057,"projectId":9064983,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 5th grade classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a printer and paper. Your thoughtful gift has already made a meaningful impact on our daily learning. The students were thrilled when the printer arrived — their eyes lit up with excitement at the idea of printing their own stories, projects, and artwork right from the classroom. It has given them a sense of ownership and pride in their work, and they eagerly line up to see their hard work come to life on paper.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we've been able to streamline assignments, support creative expression, and enhance classroom presentations in ways that were not possible before. The students have embraced this new resource with enthusiasm, often brainstorming ways to incorporate printing into their lessons. Your support has not only provided a valuable tool, but also sparked inspiration and joy in our young learners. Thank you again for making such a positive difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746699580062,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-bringing-resourc/9064983/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Bringing Resources to Life in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9898057"},{"teacherId":10035093,"projectId":9354152,"letterContent":"Providing snacks for low-income students during small group time has made a noticeable difference in both their energy and engagement. Having a healthy snack available has not only helped meet their basic needs but has also created a more positive and welcoming classroom environment. Students were excited when they first realized they would have snacks available, and this excitement quickly translated into more active participation and focus during small group lessons.\r\n\r\nWith this new resource, I've noticed students are more willing to share their ideas, work through learning challenges, and stay on task longer. For example, during a recent reading small group, students were eager to dive into a new reading skill while enjoying their snack. It was a clear reminder that when students' basic needs are met, they are able to bring their best selves to learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I would like to continue using snacks to support small group learning. By having this resource, students were able to focus on developing their skills and confidence. This gift has created a lasting impact, and my students are already showing growth in both their learning and their excitement for school.","fullyFundedDate":1748173462977,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish-snack-grant-for-at-/9354152/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish: Snack Grant for At-Risk and Low-Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10035093_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747232345770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035093"},{"teacherId":10052006,"projectId":9402133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing classroom supplies and snacks for incentives. Because of your support, my students not only have the tools they need to learn, but also meaningful rewards that keep them motivated and excited to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly lifted the spirit of our classroom. Students come in eager to participate, confident in their abilities, and proud to have what they need. The supplies and incentives have helped create a positive learning environment where students feel valued, focused, and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in my students' success and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1750734561851,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-bright-minds-equipping-studen/9402133/","projectTitle":"Tools for Bright Minds: Equipping Students for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052006"},{"teacherId":9939720,"projectId":9154006,"letterContent":"I appreciate your help with my project. Thanks your help my students can learn keeping on focus on their individual accelerated lessons while I can work with my other students in small groups.\r\n\r\nBefore I had headphones for each student, the sound of the app they were using, interrupted my class since other students wanted to know what they were doing. Additionally, they had conflicts since some of them brought their own headphones and other students took them. \r\n\r\nNow, all students have an assigned headphones for their use and I have better control of the rest of the class, and I have less focus problem with students using the Chrome books.","fullyFundedDate":1742569069977,"projectUrl":"project/enhanced-concentration-and-focus-with-he/9154006/","projectTitle":"Enhanced Concentration and Focus with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742331032363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939720"},{"teacherId":9896445,"projectId":9162820,"letterContent":"When the laptop arrived, I honestly think I was just as excited as my students. The very first time I hooked it up to the whiteboard and pulled up a colorful Google Slide for our Reading lesson, their little faces lit up like it was movie day. Instead of me holding up a book or scribbling on chart paper, they saw big, bright visuals, animations, and interactive slides.\r\n\r\nWe've already been using the laptop during Social Studies, where I created a presentation filled with maps, photos, and even short video clips. They were leaning forward, pointing, and asking more questions than usual, they were engaged in a way that felt different. That moment reminded me why this project mattered so much. This laptop didn't just change how I present lessons, it changed how my students experience learning. I can't thank you enough for finding it in your heart to pour into our classrooms and community.","fullyFundedDate":1746699627353,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-minds-help-a-teacher-stay/9162820/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Minds: Help a Teacher Stay Connected!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066620529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobinson"},{"teacherId":9896445,"projectId":9397749,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for giving my students the gift of a laptop charging station. Before this project, my classroom was filled with extension cords and chargers spread out across the floor. It wasn't safe, and honestly, it was stressful. When the fire marshal came for inspection and my room was chosen at random, I was told I could no longer have multiple extension cords. That meant my students had to take turns charging their laptops, and sometimes, they weren't able to use them when they needed them most.\r\n\r\nWhen the charging station arrived, the excitement was real. My students gathered around it like it was brand new technology itself. One of them said, \"Now we don't have to fight for a plug!\" and another said, \"This feels like a real computer lab!\" Their reactions reminded me that something as simple as having enough outlets can make a huge difference in how they learn and feel about their classroom.\r\n\r\nNow, every laptop can be charged at the same time, and no instructional time is lost waiting for devices to power up. This has already impacted our learning, whether it's completing small projects, practicing reading skills online, or working on their typing skills, my students are able to jump right into the lesson without worrying about dead batteries. For example, during our recent reading assignment, every group had their laptops ready and working, which allowed us to complete activities in one day that used to take two.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I am able to focus more on teaching and less on managing cords and outlets. It may seem small, but it has completely changed the flow of our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and giving them what they truly needed.","fullyFundedDate":1753127189354,"projectUrl":"project/charge-squad/9397749/","projectTitle":"Charge Squad!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066620529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobinson"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9051422,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1736893790807,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-iv/9051422/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence IV","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838929"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9051220,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1737044740368,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-iii/9051220/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence III","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838929"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9042618,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1736800261279,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence-ii/9042618/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence II","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8838929"},{"teacherId":9896445,"projectId":9092299,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity in providing a tablet for my first graders! You have truly made a difference in our classroom, and my students are beyond excited to have this new tool for learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my little scholars, technology is something they don't get to use often at home, so having a tablet in the classroom has been a game-changer. It has made learning more fun, engaging, and interactive. Whether they're practicing reading skills, working on math games, or listening to a story come to life, they are completely locked in and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for them? Getting to take turns exploring new apps and activities that feel more like play than work! We call that \"Brain Break Fun!\" One student who used to be hesitant about participating in lessons now lights up when it's her turn to use the tablet. It has given her confidence and a new way to learn her sight words.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students are not just learning—they're thriving. I am so grateful for your support and for believing in the power of education. You've made a lasting impact, and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1738783228235,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-first-graders-learn-and-grow-wit/9092299/","projectTitle":"Help My First Graders Learn and Grow with Technology!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066620529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobinson"},{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":8831240,"letterContent":"I would like to begin this thank you note by sharing a little about my students. These little people are all identified special ed. They are each struggling with various different challenges that make learning for them hard and at times very discouraging. \r\n\r\nI show up into their lives and provide support on a one to one basis. \r\n \r\nThe supplies you have kindly provided us with have been an enormous blessing to my little humans.\r\n\r\nI was able to create a mini treasure box that I carry with me as I go to my campuses. All my students enjoy digging through it to find something fun to take home after they are done with their lessons. They get an extra prize if they accomplish a milestone like growing a reading level. \r\n\r\nThe prizes have been especially helpful for the kiddos that struggle the most. They are a great motivator for them to continue growing as learners. \r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation has had a big impact on the lives of my very special group of kids. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1734712123442,"projectUrl":"project/treasures-for-little-ones/8831240/","projectTitle":"Treasures for Little Ones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":8838929,"projectId":9057427,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. Thanks to this project I was able to provide a different learning experience to my students. They all had fun learning through hands-on activities and of course the use of technology. My students were more engaged, attentive and excited to participate in almost all the class activities. This would have not been possible if it wasn't for your kindness and donations. At the end of the school year, a few of my students earned the chance to receive the PS5 as a reward for their excellence. 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