{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cascade Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3221321,"projectId":10148434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! We have already gotten much use out of our supplies. Our book bins are holding our many textbooks and keeping them organized and out of our desks. Our whiteboard and supplies have been used to help us math. \r\n\r\nThe snacks we received have been so important. Every day we have multiple students who did not get enough to eat at breakfast. They can't focus on learning when they have a need for food. Having snacks for those who need it in our classroom has helped students to get that need met while staying in the classroom and continuing to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for people like you who care enough to help us!","fullyFundedDate":1778605171941,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-helping-4th-graders/10148434/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning: Helping 4th Graders Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wheatley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3221321_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453354494933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3221321"},{"teacherId":7968137,"projectId":10467242,"letterContent":"Thank you for our amazing classroom supplies! My 5th graders audibly cheered when they saw the boxes delivered with all of the classroom supplies. When my 5th graders saw the Mr. Sketch smelly markers and beautiful pastel colored pencils, they roared with excitement. We are using the supplies daily to color-code math notes, to annotate literary texts, and the new whiteboard erasers make small-group work seamless. We have been able to support student creativity . Thank you for donating to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787061407853,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-our-5th-grade-classr/10467242/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Our 5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968137_orig.png?crop=695,695,x2,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500502487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968137"},{"teacherId":7968137,"projectId":10313887,"letterContent":"Our 5th graders were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the colorful book bins! They immediately cheered, excited to finally have clean, organized desks with plenty of room to work. They are currently keeping their reading, math, and library books in them. 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I have browsed Teachers Pay Teachers to pick out engaging math games, reading packets, and science activities tailored to my students. Because of your kindness, daily learning will be much more fun and interactive. My students are going to be thrilled as they get to participate in the lesson support materials. Thank you for investing in their education and making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778855905829,"projectUrl":"project/new-grade-level-resources-needed/10271564/","projectTitle":"New Grade Level- Resources Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7968137_orig.png?crop=695,695,x2,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707500502487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7968137"},{"teacherId":7467643,"projectId":9560744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating my classroom project! This project included lots of supplies we needed in our classroom for literacy projects, as well as science, art and also math. \r\n\r\nMy students really liked the non-fiction books. They helped my students learn how to learn from what they read. The books also helped them learn how to decide what facts were interesting to them, so they could write about them. 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One memorable moment was watching students carefully calculate how much they needed to save for their favorite items, proudly tracking their progress along the way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was instant. Students eagerly explored the store items and immediately began setting personal financial goals. This project has helped students build real-world skills such as responsibility, decision-making, and delayed gratification in a meaningful and engaging way. Moving forward, students will continue earning, saving, and planning as they work toward both academic and behavioral goals. 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Many of them were especially enthusiastic about preparing for performances, and it was wonderful to see them collaborate, practice together, and support one another. These experiences have helped them not only improve their language skills but also develop a greater appreciation for cultural diversity.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to prepare for more classroom performances and cultural events. My goal is to give students more opportunities to share what they have learned with others, helping them grow as confident communicators and culturally aware individuals. Thank you again for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766511371530,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-share-chinese-culture-t/9962662/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Share Chinese Culture Through Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9276837_orig.png?crop=1162,1162,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724278058515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9276837"},{"teacherId":7468126,"projectId":8700497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students mean so much to me and I want so badly for them to succeed and grow in my classroom and your donations help make learning and growing engaging and fun, which helps them in the process of succeeding.\r\n\r\nBesides the learning tools and materials donated, my students love the little things like prizes, bubbles, building toys, and birthday crowns. The little things in life bring a lot of joy and fun into my kids lives.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1724713590992,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies/8700497/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7468126_orig.jpg?crop=714,714,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691541611941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7468126"},{"teacherId":8056915,"projectId":9805222,"letterContent":"I am grateful to you for donating to our art classroom. My greatest joy is the time I spend making art with my 800 students. I love to be a part of their creative thinking and process. I love to see their satisfaction with their process and their product. They are learning great things about their creative abilities and problem solving. \r\n\r\nArt is not a program without cost, and though I try hard to keep the cost down, it is difficult to get the materials needed for these students without your help. You make a difference in the the education of students, and they appreciate you! I get to extend that appreciation to you from me, and from THEM. THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1763600390546,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-art-classroom-means-add-a/9805222/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Art Classroom means add 'A' for STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056915_orig.jpg?crop=2963,2963,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784658784152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsleannhowardcascade"},{"teacherId":9276837,"projectId":9547519,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and my students. When the new classroom supplies arrived, students were excited and immediately noticed how much more organized and welcoming our classroom felt. This positive change helped students feel more comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe use these supplies every day, and they have made our classroom run more smoothly by helping students stay focused and engaged. Your generosity has helped create a supportive learning environment where students can do their best work. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760370089961,"projectUrl":"project/smart-kind-and-cool-tools-for-a-bette/9547519/","projectTitle":"Smart, Kind, and Cool: Tools for a Better Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9276837_orig.png?crop=1162,1162,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724278058515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9276837"},{"teacherId":8288123,"projectId":9638713,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support for our \"Work Hard, Earn Smart\" project, our classroom has become a place of excitement, motivation, and learning! The classroom economy system has allowed students to earn classroom money for completing jobs, demonstrating positive behavior, and achieving academic goals. They are now learning important financial skills such as budgeting, saving, and making smart choices when spending their earnings at our class store. Just last week, a group of students worked together to plan their purchases, calculating how much they needed to save to buy the reward they wanted most. It was inspiring to see them apply math and problem-solving skills in a real-world context!\r\n\r\nThe day we introduced the new materials, including vinyl stickers, desk pets, chapstick, pencil pouches, and small toys, was unforgettable. Students were thrilled to explore the variety of rewards and immediately began thinking about how they could earn enough classroom money to purchase their favorites. The energy and enthusiasm in the classroom skyrocketed, and it has been wonderful to see students taking ownership of their learning and behavior with such excitement.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the classroom economy system to reinforce positive behaviors and academic effort. Students are now setting personal goals and tracking their progress to earn rewards, which keeps them engaged and motivated. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom, teaching students valuable skills they will carry beyond our walls while making learning fun and rewarding. Thank you for believing in our project and supporting these amazing learners!","fullyFundedDate":1760370089512,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-earn-smart-a-classroom-econo/9638713/","projectTitle":"Work Hard, Earn Smart: A Classroom Economy Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shumway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8288123"},{"teacherId":7468126,"projectId":9468092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! Because or your donation, my students were able to have \"Scholastic News\" magazines to read from and do activities. They were fantastic and my students loved them!\r\n\r\nAlso, because of the supplies I was given, I was able to create fun learning centers for my students that we used everyday. These centers were hands-on and were so beneficial to my students. 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