{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Foothill Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10499378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our Ocean Read-a-Thon! Your donation made it possible to create a truly immersive reading experience for my students. The ocean bookmarks have become treasured keepsakes that remind these young readers of the day, while the ocean-themed reading glasses added an extra splash of fun. The goldfish snacks kept our little readers energized and excited throughout the event, and the room decorations and lighting transformed our classroom into an underwater wonderland. The ocean wave light projector was an absolute showstopper—watching the gentle waves ripple across the ceiling while students dove into their books created a magical, calming atmosphere that made reading feel like an adventure. Your support didn't just provide materials; it created memories and fostered a love of reading that will last far beyond this event. Thank you for believing in our students and making literacy come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1787061370808,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books-an-ocean-read-a-thon/10499378/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books: An Ocean Read-a-thon","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":3145277,"projectId":10422384,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved the games you provided for us! They're developing wonderful collaboration and communication skills through gameplay. I'm particularly impressed by how many of the games challenge them to think strategically and use logical reasoning. Plus, they're having fun practicing their math skills while keeping score. These games have truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom—thank you for donating something so engaging and valuable for our students. We are building a strong community.","fullyFundedDate":1785967639371,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-games/10422384/","projectTitle":"Let's Play Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3145277"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10477008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my classroom! Your kindness has directly impacted my second-grade students by allowing me to purchase engaging teaching resources, games, and lessons that make learning both accessible and fun. These materials have helped bridge language gaps, build confidence, and create joyful learning experiences. Your investment in their education means the world to me and to the families we serve. I'm deeply grateful for your support and commitment to helping every child succeed! Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1786901203225,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-learning-lessons-resources-f/10477008/","projectTitle":"Igniting Learning: Lessons & Resources for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":10047055,"projectId":10323633,"letterContent":"We had our first Talking Time class this week since we started after Labor Day. I was so excited to use our new materials that you so generously donated! \r\nWe are in a 70 year old school, so we don't have a white board on the wall behind us while we teach. You donated a magnetic white board which was essential for many different parts of our lesson. We display all of our visual aids for the lesson on this board.\r\n I was also so excited to use the magnetic drawing pads with our students. In the past, we have just had our students practice writing the letter of the day either in the air or on the carpet. This was not very effective. They now have these fun, colorful drawing pads to practice writing the letter after we teach it. It provides tactile and visual feedback which will be tremendously more effective. The students loved that part of the lesson! Plus there is no mess like there could be with dry erase markers and preschool students.\r\nThe books that you donated will be used throughout the year. We have literacy based lessons using picture books that have preschool appropriate language. It is very important to have engaging story books for this age group. I am sorry that I wasn't able to take more photos. I was running the show that day while also training four other therapists how to run a Talking Time class. I can tell you though, that our students were so happy and so engaged in our lesson because we had great materials provided by you!","fullyFundedDate":1780805633403,"projectUrl":"project/its-talking-time-for-speech-therapy/10323633/","projectTitle":"It's Talking Time for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10047055"},{"teacherId":3145277,"projectId":10459169,"letterContent":"The kids were so excited when I showed them the new recess equipment. We have never had frisbees, soccer balls, or jump ropes. Having an abundance of equipment has allowed them to all enjoy structured play. The recess aides have commented on how engaged the kids are during their recess time. The recess equipment has also taught responsibility and organization. They are responsible for returning all checked-out equipment to its proper location. Thanks for helping bring a bucket load of fun to our recess time.","fullyFundedDate":1786548676584,"projectUrl":"project/recess-rejuvenation/10459169/","projectTitle":"Recess Rejuvenation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3145277"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10514058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cushions for our classroom! Your thoughtfulness has made such a difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love them! They use the cushions to get cozy while reading around the room, gather in comfortable circles for math games, and even place them on their chairs for extra support throughout the day. It's wonderful to see how something so simple has brought so much joy and comfort to their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us and helps create a warm, welcoming space where our students can thrive. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787260262094,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort/10514058/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10446362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom treasure drawer! Your kindness is making a real difference in our students' lives.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have exciting rewards to look forward to as they work hard to reach their reading and math goals. Every time they select a treasure, they're reminded that their effort matters and that caring people like you believe in them. They are working hard already!\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond the items themselves—it's helping build confidence, motivation, and a love of learning that will stay with these students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and celebrating our students' accomplishments with us!","fullyFundedDate":1786139130551,"projectUrl":"project/goal-getters-rewards-for-math-reading/10446362/","projectTitle":"Goal Getters: Rewards for Math & Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10470381,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in donating toys and supplies for our classroom reward store. Your kindness has made a significant impact on our learning environment and our students' motivation.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided have transformed our classroom into a more engaging and rewarding space. Our students are excited to work toward earning rewards, and I've already seen an increase in positive behaviors, academic effort, and overall enthusiasm for learning. The smiles on their faces when they \"shop\" at our reward store are wonderful!\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond just the physical items—it shows our students that their community cares about them and believes in their success. This encouragement means the world to them and to me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Because of donors like you, our classroom is a brighter, more motivating place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1786618364737,"projectUrl":"project/shop-learn-a-classroom-store/10470381/","projectTitle":"Shop & Learn: a Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10447781,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation toward our recess equipment! Thanks to your kindness, our students now have brand new kickballs, basketballs, soccer balls, jump ropes, and footballs to enjoy during their time outside.\r\n\r\nYou should see the smiles on their faces! Recess has become even more exciting, and students are getting active, building friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Your support has truly made a difference in their daily experience at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their joy and well-being. We couldn't have done this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1786142363165,"projectUrl":"project/recess-revitalization/10447781/","projectTitle":"Recess Revitalization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10372756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation has made a real difference in our classroom. Thanks to you, we now have buckets for our lunch wagon and the lunches are not leaking all over the fabric of our wagon. :) We also have sheet protectors that we have used to pull kids out and practice math facts with a dry erase marker. We are also able to use the wheat paste for exciting paper mache projects, like making globes during our Maps Unit. \r\n\r\nThese supplies help me create a richer classroom. Your support means the world to me and shows my students that their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1784946510200,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10372756/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":3125423,"projectId":10435780,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of headphones and notebooks to our classroom. Your kindness has made a real difference for my students! Your generosity means the world to my students and me. \r\n\r\nThe headphones help students focus during independent work, and the notebooks give them so many opportunities in writing to practice their skills where they can take pride in their work. We've been able to write stories about themselves and they feel like published authors!\r\n\r\nIt's supporters like you who make our classroom a better place. We're so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1785900195944,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-notebooks/10435780/","projectTitle":"Headphones & Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3125423_orig.jpg?crop=2709,2709,x127,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585576402418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125423"},{"teacherId":8635182,"projectId":10243556,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our youngest learners as they create, build, and explore. By integrating hands-on learning centers into speech therapy time, we aren't just keeping students busy—we are scaffolding their verbal and social development. These resources support language skills in several vital ways.\r\n\r\nWhen a child completes a complex structure or solves a puzzle cube, they naturally want to share their \"story.\" This provides the perfect opening to encourage descriptive speech, prompting children to use adjectives and sequence their actions (e.g., \"First I built the base, then I added the tower\").\r\n\r\nThank you for donating materials and tools that allow my students to thrive in the classroom! 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