{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10602659,"projectId":10520147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide the resources we needed for our art projects! My students have been putting these materials to great use, exploring new ideas and creating artwork they are proud of.\r\n\r\nOur sixth graders created TV shadow boxes, learning how to use foreground, middle ground, and background to create depth and turn their ideas into three-dimensional scenes. They enjoyed designing their own miniature worlds and deciding what would be shown on their TVs!\r\n\r\nOur fourth- and fifth-graders created Picasso-inspired faces using concrete forms and imaginative facial features. They explored how artists can break away from traditional ways of representing the face, experiment with different perspectives, and use their creativity to make each artwork unique.\r\n\r\nThese projects gave students opportunities to experiment, solve problems, and express their individual ideas through art. Your generosity helped make these creative experiences possible, and I am so grateful for your support of our young artists. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our art classroom a place where creativity can grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787330837861,"projectUrl":"project/chomp-into-creativity/10520147/","projectTitle":"Chomp into Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10602659"},{"teacherId":9168504,"projectId":10472638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project. When the kids saw the package, they were very excited. They have been using the \"forever pencils\" daily, which has saved us from sharpening pencils all the time. It has given us more instructional time. They have also enjoyed the sets of books we have been using. I was able to add to my classroom library with the books, \"Investigators\" and \"My Weird School.\" There are a few books from each set.\r\n I have had several students read the books for the first time and enjoyed them so much that they read the rest in the series. It has also helped some of my students enjoy reading because they are fun books. Our librarian is doing a reading challenge where students are encouraged to read 40 books this year. I have noticed several of my students reading these books and counting them towards the challenge. \r\n I believe children can discover a world of reading through a variety of genres. I have seen this firsthand with this donated project. I hope many more students will benefit from it in years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1787061387038,"projectUrl":"project/explore-the-world-of-reading/10472638/","projectTitle":"Explore the World of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9168504"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10441569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support! These everyday classroom essentials, from Kleenex and Clorox wipes to whiteboard markers and more, will make such a difference in keeping my classroom clean, organized, and running smoothly for months to come. Having these supplies readily available allows me to spend less time worrying about the little things and more time focusing on what matters most: my students! I am truly so grateful for your kindness and for helping make my classroom a wonderful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1786030426110,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies/10441569/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10425060,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to express how incredibly grateful I am for your generosity and support! These supplies will help me bring several meaningful service projects to life, giving my students opportunities to spread kindness and make a difference beyond the walls of my classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom creating birthday boxes to brighten someone's special day, to contributing to the Festival of Trees, to completing planting projects that bring joy to elderly members of the community, your generosity is helping me turn these wonderful ideas into reality.\r\n\r\nWhat means the most to me is knowing that my students will experience firsthand the joy of giving and discover that even the smallest acts of kindness can have an enormous impact. These are lessons I hope they carry with them long after leaving my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for investing in my students and helping me teach them the power of compassion, generosity, and service. Your kindness will touch so many lives, and I am truly beyond grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785637416349,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-service/10425060/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10436358,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to express how incredibly grateful I am for your generosity and support! Your kindness is making such a meaningful difference, not only for the students in my classroom but also for the many people I hope to reach through the service projects I have planned this year.\r\n\r\nThe book you provided will be such a wonderful addition to my classroom, helping me encourage kindness, compassion, and a love of reading. It will also play a special role in our classroom Festival of Trees donation, allowing my students to be part of something bigger than themselves while supporting an incredibly meaningful cause. I am so excited for them to see how something as simple as a book can bring joy, comfort, and hope to others!\r\n\r\nThe additional supplies will make a world of difference as I prepare for an upcoming service project supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Having these resources available will allow me to help my students turn their compassion into action and create something meaningful for people in my community who could use a little extra kindness and support.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about teaching is helping children recognize that they are never too young to make a difference. Through these projects, I hope to teach my students empathy, generosity, gratitude, and the importance of looking beyond themselves to recognize the needs of others.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making these opportunities possible. Your generosity is reaching far beyond the walls of my classroom. You are helping me create experiences that will stay with my students long after they leave fifth grade, while also bringing kindness and hope to people throughout the community. I am truly so fortunate to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785860584604,"projectUrl":"project/kind-kids-rock/10436358/","projectTitle":"Kind Kids Rock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10415250,"letterContent":"This project has already made such an incredible difference for my students and our school community! Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to complete multiple service projects this school year, giving our students meaningful opportunities to spread kindness, lift others up, and make a positive impact on the people around them.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts has been watching my students take such pride and ownership in these projects. They are genuinely excited to find new ways to help others, and it has been wonderful to see their creativity, compassion, and leadership shine. These resources have helped us turn their wonderful ideas into real acts of service!\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is that my students are learning lessons that extend far beyond the classroom. They are discovering that even small acts of kindness can make an enormous difference and that they have the power to make our school a happier, more welcoming place.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me teach them that they are never too young to make a difference. Your generosity is helping us grow not just student leaders, but kind, compassionate humans who are excited to make the world a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1785433161108,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-classroom-change-makers/10415250/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Classroom Change Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10524802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for stocking our classroom with rewards! Your generosity gives me more ways to recognize the effort my sixth graders put into learning and caring for one another. Improving, participating, coming prepared, helping a classmate, and sticking with a difficult task all deserve to be celebrated.\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of rewards gives students something to work toward. They can choose a smaller reward or save what they earn for something bigger, practicing goal setting and thoughtful decision-making along the way.\r\n\r\nMost of all, your gift helps me remind students that their hard work and kindness matter. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every student has opportunities to feel proud and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1787588915375,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station-rewards-for-hard-wor/10524802/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station: Rewards for Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10459171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our classroom a color printer and refill ink! We're excited to turn students' photographs, writing, and creative ideas into work they can hold, share, and display. From photo essays and book recommendations to vocabulary displays and science projects, this printer opens up so many possibilities for our sixth graders.\r\n\r\nAs we use photography more in our classroom, students have been able to print their pictures and add captions, develop writing pieces, and tell the story of their learning.  \r\n\r\nYour gift has also helped me make colorful learning materials and visual supports for our daily lessons. The refill ink will keep these opportunities going throughout the school year. Thank you for supporting our classroom and giving students another way to make their learning visible!","fullyFundedDate":1787061377921,"projectUrl":"project/picture-it-print-it-learn-it/10459171/","projectTitle":"Picture It, Print It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10413846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing tape recorders for our classroom! They have given my students a way to practice reading fluency without spending more time on a computer. Students record their one-minute readings and listen back to hear what went well and what needs another try.\r\n\r\nListening to their own voices helps students notice mistakes they may have missed while reading. They can also hear their tone, pacing, and expression, then practice making their reading sound smoother and more natural. This gives them an active role in recognizing what they need to work on.\r\n\r\nThe recorders make it possible for students to hear their reading from a listener's perspective. Instead of relying only on my feedback, they can identify something to improve and try again. Thank you for giving my sixth graders a simple, useful tool that helps them take ownership of their reading!","fullyFundedDate":1787061381738,"projectUrl":"project/hear-yourself-grow-reading-without-a-sc/10413846/","projectTitle":"Hear Yourself Grow: Reading Without a Screen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10383347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing a camera into our classroom! We've used it to practice describing settings, making inferences from pictures, and putting events in order to tell a story. Photos give students something concrete to examine as they learn to notice details and explain their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe camera has also given us new opportunities for collaborative conversations. Students can look at the same picture, share different interpretations, and point to details that support their ideas. This helps them practice listening to one another, building on a classmate's response, and explaining why they think something is true.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting possibilities is turning pictures into stories. Students can explore how a setting creates a mood and how changing the order of images changes the story they tell. Thank you for giving my sixth graders a creative, hands-on way to strengthen their reading, speaking, and storytelling skills!","fullyFundedDate":1786138667689,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creative-minds-with-photograp/10383347/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creative Minds with Photography","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10384361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get a class set of \"The City of Ember\"! Having a book for every student has made it easier to read together, look back for clues, and find evidence to support our ideas. It gives everyone a chance to follow along and take part in our discussions.\r\n\r\nMy sixth graders have completed character analyses, looking closely at the characters' traits, choices, and motivations. They have also created one-pagers to connect ideas from the story through words and pictures. These activities help students move beyond telling what happened to explaining their thinking and showing how details in a book fit together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us more than books—it has given our class a story to explore together and new ways to share our understanding. Thank you for supporting my students and making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786023228001,"projectUrl":"project/every-great-adventure-begins-with-a-book/10384361/","projectTitle":"Every Great Adventure Begins with a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"},{"teacherId":10594698,"projectId":10530168,"letterContent":"The impact of these books in my class and been huge. Not only have I seen a great increase of students reading chapter books instead of just the graphic novels, I have seen a increase in students that were not interested in reading at all grabbing some of the Graphic novels and looking into them and their stories. Once they get a taste of what the stories are about I have seen several asking their classmates that are reading the chapter version if they can have it next! This has been so great for my students to gain access to books that are more their level or books that they would not have normally read. It has also given students that normally don't have the ability to talk to their peers about books that they have both read due to reading level differences the ability to connect to the stories their class mates are also reading. 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