{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring City Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10060340,"projectId":9672093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my second graders now have access to an emotional regulation tent, a calming breathing lamp, and a variety of fidget tools—and they have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources throughout the day, especially during moments when emotions feel big or focus feels hard. One powerful moment happened during independent reading time when a student began to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Instead of escalating, they independently chose to take a short break in the regulation tent, used the breathing lamp to slow their breathing, and returned to class ready to learn. Seeing a seven-year-old recognize their own needs and use tools appropriately was incredibly rewarding. The fidget toys are also used during lessons to help students stay focused while listening, especially during longer read-alouds or mini-lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. Their eyes lit up when the tent was set up, and many immediately asked thoughtful questions like, \"Can this help us calm down?\" and \"Is this for when we feel worried or upset?\" We talked together about how these tools are not toys, but supports to help our brains and bodies feel ready to learn. The students took that conversation seriously and showed great respect from the very first day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are learning lifelong skills in self-awareness and emotional regulation. Our next steps include continuing our social-emotional learning lessons focused on identifying emotions, choosing coping strategies, and reflecting on what helps us reset and refocus. Students will practice naming their feelings, selecting appropriate tools, and eventually discussing what strategies work best for them. These resources are helping us build a classroom culture where it is safe to feel, pause, and grow. I plan to add some fairy lights and some cushions to the tent in the future to make it a place that truly feels calming and comforting when students need a place to themselves to regulate.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students more than just materials—you've given them confidence, calm, and tools they will carry with them far beyond second grade. We are so grateful for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758636573483,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-regulation-tent/9672093/","projectTitle":"Emotional Regulation Tent","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060340"},{"teacherId":6536328,"projectId":8843625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of new books to our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students, and we are truly grateful. The excitement when the books arrived was contagious, and students couldn't wait to explore the new titles and choose what to read first.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a calm, focused, and joyful part of each day. During independent reading time, students select books that interest them and settle into their reading spaces, fully engaged in their stories. You would see students reading quietly, marking favorite moments, and sharing thoughts during partner and small-group discussions. Read-alouds bring the class together to think deeply, laugh, and talk about characters and events, helping students build strong comprehension skills and a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and our readers. Your generosity is helping students grow in confidence, skills, and enjoyment of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1735600390378,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-library/8843625/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6536328_orig.jpg?crop=920,920,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718765217569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6536328"},{"teacherId":6536328,"projectId":9617520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our math program. Your gift has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Because of you, our students now have access to instructional videos that clearly explain math skills and help make challenging concepts easier to understand.\r\n\r\nThe videos have enhanced our daily math instruction by providing clear, step-by-step explanations of important skills. Students can see strategies modeled and hear them explained in a way that supports different learning styles. The ability to pause, rewind, and rewatch lessons has been especially helpful, allowing students to learn at their own pace and build confidence.\r\n\r\nMany students have already benefited from this program. Some who previously struggled with math feel more comfortable reviewing lessons independently and come to class more prepared. Others enjoy using the videos to reinforce what they've learned or to challenge themselves with new skills. Overall, students are more engaged and motivated during math time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and our students. Your generosity is helping build strong math foundations and confidence that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1755751938405,"projectUrl":"project/support-math-geniuses/9617520/","projectTitle":"Support Math Geniuses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6536328_orig.jpg?crop=920,920,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718765217569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6536328"},{"teacherId":2039622,"projectId":9604729,"letterContent":"The Brassica Rapa seeds are wonderful for helping my students understand the entire life cycle of a plant. We learn about the seed parts, and then plant our seeds and care for them. As they grow, we learn to observe the new plants, noticing any changes, and recording them in our plant journals. \r\nAlong with plant science, we practice using and writing adjectives to describe the changes, and we practice measurement with rulers. These skills of observation, descriptive writing, math measurement, graphing our plant growth, and comparing our plants to others in the classroom are using the very skills taught as part of our curriculum. The fun comes when they get to apply these newly acquired skills in real-life experiences. \r\nThe seeds are expensive for any class budget, and while we try to use the new seeds the plants produce for a few years, having fresh seeds helps the project be more successful. Your donation really made a difference for our students. This is a big project, and your support made a lot of it possible. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1759086847471,"projectUrl":"project/watch-me-grow/9604729/","projectTitle":"Watch Me Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2039622"},{"teacherId":10060340,"projectId":9424803,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of my classroom through my project, \"Mrs. Cook's First Project for Her First Year!\"\r\nBecause of your donation, 24 eager young learners at Spring City Elementary School now have an organized, welcoming, and efficient learning environment where math manipulatives are easy to access, student work flows smoothly, and writing tools are no longer lost or scattered.\r\n\r\nWith the photo boxes, math centers run seamlessly—students spend less time sorting materials and more time discovering and exploring. The stackable trays have helped us manage student work with ease, and the creative pencil holders have cut down on clutter, so desks are tidy and minds are ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real impact: a classroom where students feel supported, engaged, and empowered to dive into their lessons without distractions. As a first-year teacher, this support means the world to me and to my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our potential and investing in our success. Because of you, we are off to a strong start—organized, motivated, and excited about what's ahead. I look forward to sharing our progress and learning milestones with you this year.","fullyFundedDate":1754581313645,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-cooks-first-project-for-her-first/9424803/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Cook’s First Project for her First Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060340"},{"teacherId":8300184,"projectId":9143017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! With your support, we received a colorful play rug and a set of numbers that have already made a big difference for my students. \r\n\r\nThe play rug has become a central part of our daily routine. It provides a welcoming and comfortable space where students gather for circle time, group work, and hands-on learning activities. It has created a cozy environment that encourages collaboration, focus, and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nThe number set has been a fantastic tool for practicing counting, number recognition, sorting, and basic math skills. Students love using the numbers in interactive games on the rug, and it's been especially helpful for my visual and hands-on learners. It has made learning more engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem simple, but they've had a lasting impact on my students. They've supported both academic growth and social development as students work together and help one another. \r\n\r\nThank-you again for helping bring joy and meaningful learning to our classroom. 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