{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Polk Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5151725,"projectId":10252967,"letterContent":"Your donation is helping our 4th grade science leap from textbook page descriptions into real life. With the models, supplies, and materials from this funded project, we've stocked up our popular science experiments and experiences we will be doing throughout this year. We also now have more demonstration models to enhance lessons that we haven't been able to do in the past.\r\n\r\nOn the second day of school one of my students saw the chick feed on a cabinet in our room and asked, \"What's that for? Wait... are we going to get to do chicks?\" He was so excited when I replied yes, but immediately deflated when I said but not until closer to springtime! His initial excitement was the type of attitude and feelings I want all our students to have when it's science time.","fullyFundedDate":1778004691090,"projectUrl":"project/science-supplies-stock-up/10252967/","projectTitle":"Science Supplies Stock Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5151725_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626582598165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5151725"},{"teacherId":9232871,"projectId":10449596,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations to my Physical Education classroom! The new ION speaker and Bluetooth headset have been working wonders. It has been so nice to be able to move around the entire gym while knowing that all of my students can hear me clearly, no matter where I am.\r\n\r\nI will admit, the headset has taken a little getting used to! A few of my students have told me that I look like I'm about to perform at a concert, so we've definitely gotten some good laughs out of it.\r\n\r\nThese new tools have already made such a positive difference in our PE classes. I truly appreciate your generosity and willingness to support my students and our program. Thank you for helping make our gym an even better place to learn, move, and have fun!","fullyFundedDate":1787138720033,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-physical-education/10449596/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ogden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9232871"},{"teacherId":8512241,"projectId":10207010,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to express my gratitude for your generous support of our project. Thanks to your kindness, every single student walked into our classroom to find a complete set of dedicated notebooks waiting for them—one for every subject. Starting the year with the exact tools they need has already sparked incredible excitement and set a positive, empowering tone for the months ahead.\r\n\r\nHaving materials right from day one allows us to dive deeply into our core goal: learning to write and writing to learn. In our classroom, writing isn't just a isolated skill, but a powerful bridge to understanding complex concepts across science, math, and ELA. These supplies provide my students with a structured space to brainstorm, solve problems, reflect on new ideas, and express themselves creatively across every discipline.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done far more than paper. It has given my students a true sense of pride and ownership over their education. As the pages fill up, these notebooks will become personalized record books of their growth and achievements throughout the year. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1778539945119,"projectUrl":"project/prep-now-for-later/10207010/","projectTitle":"Prep Now for Later","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512241_orig.jpg?crop=1680,1680,x328,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710898311951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8512241"},{"teacherId":5949597,"projectId":10276391,"letterContent":"Learning through sensory play transforms classrooms into active, accessible, and joyful environments where our students with disabilities can thrive. Sensory-rich experiences allow my students to build essential fine-motor skills, process input at their own pace, and engage in hands-on self-regulation. When the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with immediate excitement and curiosity. They eagerly crowded around the bins, gently testing the textures, and using big, wide smiles and joyful vocalizations to show their delight. For many of our learners, these resources instantly turned our classroom space into a safe, welcoming haven where they felt motivated to explore without fear or frustration.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these amazing sensory items daily to deepen our learning for any subject you can think would be taught within a classroom as ours. Several students are now able to better manage their emotions and prevent themselves from getting overwhelmed by using tactile materials and are being more engaged in lessons with this sensory support. By integrating these sensory tools into our daily work my students are more motivated and engaged in their learning. Your generosity provided more than just supplies—you gave my students the tools to communicate, learn, and succeed on their own terms.","fullyFundedDate":1778249813358,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-learning-through-sens/10276391/","projectTitle":"Special Education: Learning through Sensory Play for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5949597_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631118950136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5949597"},{"teacherId":5949597,"projectId":10276011,"letterContent":"When our new simple organization tools and sensory supports first arrived, my excitement was immediate—it felt like opening a box of magic. My students' were curious they explored the sensory tools. The simple to view book shelf allows them to access a variety of books without being overwhelmed by seeing our entire classroom library. The pop up tent that creates a nice dark space has helped 2 particular student with autism to be able to take space from others while sitting in the dark to help themselves become regulated when overstimulated. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has laid a solid foundation for our next major step: utilizing these organizational tools fully integrated into our daily routine means to increase my students can now overall independence skills within our classroom whenever they start to feel sensory overload. Because of your support, they aren't just learning academic subjects—they are learning essential life skills in independence, self-advocacy, organization, and emotional regulation. Thank you for opening your hearts to our classroom and empowering my students to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778249947619,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-disabled-youth-with-sensory-b/10276011/","projectTitle":"Empowering Disabled Youth with Sensory-Backed Literacy and Organized Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5949597_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631118950136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5949597"},{"teacherId":5949597,"projectId":10149549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to bring a diverse collection of multi-leveled books into our classroom. In a diverse special education environment, reading looks active, collaborative, and highly personalized. During our daily literacy blocks, you will see students engaged in guided reading groups, 1 to 1 instruction with a teacher, and quiet independent exploration. Having texts at varying reading levels—while maintaining high-interest topics—allows every student to access the core curriculum at their unique entry point without feeling self-conscious. Rather than assigning a \"one-size-fits-all\" text that frustrates lower-level readers or disengages advanced ones, these resources allow us to differentiate learning seamlessly while honoring what our students actually care about.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have opened up critical skill-building opportunities for our learners. We are currently utilizing them to introduce foundational reading strategies, such as using visual context clues to decode unfamiliar words, identifying the main idea, making predictions, and learning to simply engage in reading a book. For our students developing reading comprehension, these books offer structured opportunities to practice sequencing events and asking target questions about the story. Beyond basic literacy mechanics, the fresh materials serve as a bridge to broader classroom lessons, allowing us to build essential background knowledge in science, social studies, and social-emotional skills like empathy and self-advocacy through stories that speak directly to their lived experiences.\r\n\r\nCertain students are thriving with these new arrivals in ways that have completely shifted their relationship with reading. One of my students with autism, has bee reviewing the collection focused on animals that immediately caught her eye; she now eagerly requests to work for teachers to read to her. Your generosity has provided my students with far more than just paper and ink—it has given them the confidence to view themselves as capable, successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1773841383803,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-early-reader-special-education/10149549/","projectTitle":"Books for Early Reader Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5949597_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631118950136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5949597"},{"teacherId":9650118,"projectId":10276286,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity means so much to me and my students. Because of your donation, we now have resources that will help make learning more engaging, meaningful, and exciting.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in our classroom. My students are excited to use these materials and have new opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. Your support reminds them that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can feel supported, motivated, and inspired. We truly appreciate your generosity","fullyFundedDate":1778251827419,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-learning/10276286/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Egbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650118"},{"teacherId":8287059,"projectId":9749407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom! The new art easel has already become a special part of our classroom. My students are excited to use it during painting, drawing, and directed art lessons. It gives them a dedicated space to create, explore, and express their ideas through art.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the easel, my students couldn't wait for their turn to use it. They were excited to paint and proudly share their artwork with their classmates. Having a sturdy easel has made it easier for me to teach art techniques, model lessons, and give students hands-on opportunities to be creative.\r\n\r\nAs we continue throughout the school year, the easel will be used for seasonal art projects, directed drawings, and open-ended creative activities that help strengthen fine motor skills and encourage self-expression. Thank you for providing a resource that will inspire creativity and a love of art for many years to come. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758819168795,"projectUrl":"project/displaying-brilliance-easels-for-our-cl/9749407/","projectTitle":"Displaying Brilliance: Easels for Our Classroom Gallery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jex","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287059_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676747517781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8287059"},{"teacherId":8287059,"projectId":9568412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting my kindergarten classroom! Your kindness has provided resources that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students every single day. Because of your support, my classroom has become an even more welcoming, engaging, and positive place where children can learn important academic skills while also developing confidence, kindness, and strong friendships.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new books during our daily morning meetings, read-alouds, and social-emotional learning lessons. Stories like Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, Stick and Stone, The Worst Day of My Life Ever, Belly Breathe, and Decibella have opened the door to thoughtful conversations about kindness, perseverance, friendship, managing emotions, using an appropriate voice, and believing in ourselves. After each story, students share their own experiences, role-play solutions to common classroom situations, and practice strategies they can use throughout the day. The Bubble Gum Brain activity book has been especially helpful in teaching my students about having a growth mindset. They are beginning to understand that making mistakes is part of learning and that they can improve through practice and effort.\r\n\r\nThe classroom headphones with microphones have also become a favorite resource. We use them during literacy centers, computer activities, and independent learning time. The headphones help students stay focused while giving them opportunities to practice listening, speaking, and reading skills without distractions. Many students were especially excited to use the microphones, and they love hearing themselves participate in interactive lessons and reading activities. These resources have helped make technology time more productive and enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the materials, the excitement in the classroom was unforgettable. Students eagerly gathered around the new books, asking which one we would read first and making predictions based on the covers. They were thrilled to receive a chance to use the headphones and proudly took turns practicing with them. Even students who are usually shy became eager to participate in discussions and activities. Watching their excitement and curiosity reminded me how much these opportunities inspire a love of learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will remain an important part of our classroom. We will continue using the books to support social-emotional learning, strengthen classroom relationships, and encourage meaningful conversations about making positive choices. The headphones will continue to support literacy instruction, independent practice, and technology-based learning while helping students build confidence in their communication skills. My goal is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn, and your generosity is helping make that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your thoughtful donation has provided opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. You have given my students tools to become confident learners, caring friends, and resilient problem-solvers. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support, and we appreciate the lasting impact you have made on our classroom. Thank you for helping our young learners grow each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755699696658,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-helpers-and-happy-hearts/9568412/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Helpers, and Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jex","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287059_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676747517781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8287059"},{"teacherId":8287059,"projectId":8931785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make learning more engaging, creative, and fun for my kindergarten students! The new resources have quickly become an important part of our daily learning. The plush jungle animals have brought our literacy and science lessons to life as students use them to retell stories, act out characters, and learn about animal habitats. The clip-connect building blocks have encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity during our STEM centers, while the gel pens and paint markers have inspired students to create colorful artwork, practice writing, and express their ideas with confidence. The name tag holders and lanyards have also been incredibly helpful for classroom activities and special events.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement filled the room! They couldn't wait to explore the jungle animals, build unique creations with the STEM blocks, and choose from the many colorful pens and markers for their projects. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and even our most hesitant learners were eager to participate. Watching their faces light up reminded me how meaningful these opportunities are and how much your generosity impacts their love of learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support many more hands-on lessons and collaborative projects. Students will use the jungle animals during reading and writing activities, create detailed art projects connected to our classroom themes, and strengthen critical thinking skills through STEM challenges. Your kindness has provided tools that will be used throughout the year to spark imagination, build confidence, and create joyful learning experiences every day. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733160687076,"projectUrl":"project/artistic-safari-exploring-creativity-wi/8931785/","projectTitle":"Artistic Safari: Exploring Creativity with Toys and Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jex","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287059_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676747517781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8287059"},{"teacherId":5502494,"projectId":10203254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Stronger Learning Through Sound & Structure.\" These materials have helped my students use classroom technology with more focus, independence, and confidence. In our classroom, students use technology for reading support, math practice, assessments, science learning, and individualized skill-building. Having the right tools for sound and structure helps students hear directions clearly, stay organized, and complete their work without distracting others around them.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been having materials that help them feel more prepared and successful during technology time. When students can clearly hear the lesson, passage, question, or feedback from a learning program, they are able to engage more fully and work at their own pace. These resources have also helped our classroom routines run more smoothly because students can get started faster, stay focused longer, and take more responsibility for their learning.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially helpful for students who need extra support with listening, reading, attention, or organization. Some students who used to feel frustrated during online learning are now more willing to participate because they have the tools they need to focus and follow along. Thank you for helping provide resources that support stronger learning, smoother routines, and greater confidence for my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778728341087,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-learning-through-sound-struct/10203254/","projectTitle":"Stronger Learning Through Sound & Structure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dutcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5502494_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711480180422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-dutcher"},{"teacherId":5502494,"projectId":10203123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Creative Tools for Thinking, Writing, and Learning.\" These materials have brought excitement, choice, and creativity into our daily learning. My students are using the clickable markers, colored pencils, metallic colored pencils, erasable gel pens, correcting pencils, Ticonderoga pencils, and mechanical pencils during writing, note-taking, vocabulary work, math practice, illustrations, graphic organizers, and classroom projects.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were so excited to have special tools that made their work feel important. Something as simple as choosing a colored pencil, marker, or gel pen can help students feel more motivated to revise their writing, organize their thinking, or add detail to their work. These supplies have been especially helpful during writing and reading response activities because students can color-code ideas, highlight important details, and make their learning more visual and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students have more ways to express their thinking and take pride in their work. Our next steps are to continue using these tools for writing projects, vocabulary illustrations, reading responses, math problem-solving, and creative classroom displays. 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