{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Accawmacke Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4668154,"projectId":9694462,"letterContent":",\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our Word Work project. Because of your kindness, my students now have engaging tools that help them build strong reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWord Work has become an exciting part of our daily routine. Students are actively practicing phonics, word patterns, and vocabulary while collaborating with classmates and building confidence as readers and writers. These materials allow learners at all levels to explore words in ways that are interactive, fun, and effective.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in our classroom. By strengthening foundational literacy skills, you are helping students become more confident, independent learners who are better prepared for future reading and writing success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760823200640,"projectUrl":"project/word-work-is-the-way-to-go/9694462/","projectTitle":"Word Work Is the Way to Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668154_orig.jpg?crop=2592,2592,x671,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596246660960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-byelich"},{"teacherId":4668154,"projectId":9299463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Mr. Popper's Penguins book study. Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality literature that brings reading to life in an engaging and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nAs we read Mr. Popper's Penguins together, students are developing comprehension skills, expanding their vocabulary, and practicing thoughtful discussions about characters, themes, and humor. The story has sparked excitement, laughter, and curiosity, making our reading lessons something students truly look forward to each day. They have loved all of the penguin themed activities and I could hear them discussing the book as they engaged in these STEM activities!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom. These books are not just helping students grow as readers—they are building confidence, encouraging collaboration, and fostering a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1756145905195,"projectUrl":"project/mr-poppers-penguins-study/9299463/","projectTitle":"Mr. Popper's Penguins Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668154_orig.jpg?crop=2592,2592,x671,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596246660960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-byelich"},{"teacherId":5477081,"projectId":9524603,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for sending is a class set of headphones to remain at school for all students. This will really help the students that bring in headphones but then take them to and from school and sometimes forget to bring them back. Now they can just leave theirs at home. Headphones on hand in school to use during technology time allows students to focus better and eliminate distractions for others by not hearing their learning programs across the room. 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Because of you, my students are not only improving their reading skills but also discovering the power of stories to teach valuable life lessons.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of education. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1753547763553,"projectUrl":"project/the-chocolate-touch-book-study/9299491/","projectTitle":"The Chocolate Touch Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668154_orig.jpg?crop=2592,2592,x671,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596246660960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-byelich"},{"teacherId":4668154,"projectId":9455969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom through DonorsChoose. 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It empowered me as a teacher to access exactly what I needed, when I needed it, and gave my students opportunities to thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in public education and for choosing to support our classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1752671617733,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-card/9455962/","projectTitle":"TPT Gift Card","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668154_orig.jpg?crop=2592,2592,x671,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596246660960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-byelich"},{"teacherId":5594462,"projectId":9563768,"letterContent":"Thank you for your ge\r\nnerous support in bringing The Wild Robot project to life through hands-on STEM activities. Your donations have provided essential materials like robotics kits, coding tools, and environmental science resources that enrich our classrooms beyond the usual budget. Because of you, every student can access interactive and engaging lessons that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for learning. Your kindness empowers students to connect this inspiring story of The Wild Robot to real-world skills in engineering, technology, and environmental awareness. Together, we are building an inclusive and dynamic STEM learning environment. We deeply appreciate your partnership!","fullyFundedDate":1757541632655,"projectUrl":"project/stem-unit-with-the-wild-robot/9563768/","projectTitle":"STEM Unit With the Wild Robot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5594462_orig.png?crop=612,612,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745601748747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5594462"},{"teacherId":5594462,"projectId":9466726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Compassion Snack Project. Your generosity helps our students store and share snacks with Title 1 students who may need a little extra nourishment during the school day. Our fridge is stocked with juice boxes, and the microwave is available to heat small items for the kiddos. This thoughtful support makes a real difference in their daily lives. We are truly grateful for your kind donation, which not only benefits these amazing kids now but also helps sustain the program to support even more students in the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1754664864034,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-snack-project-for-our-title-i/9466726/","projectTitle":"Compassion Snack Project for our Title I Rural Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5594462_orig.png?crop=612,612,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745601748747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5594462"},{"teacherId":5477081,"projectId":9715063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the EIOEIR Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for students to use for their job. Our class loves their jobs, especially the floor cleaner/custodian, the postmaster and the electrician. Now the students with that job will be able to broom and vacuum. A cordless sweeper is so nice and easy to use, especially since we don't have to worry about plugging in a cord. They are learning responsibility and we all are working together to take care of ourselves and our space. The Cordless Stick Vacuum facilitates learning how to follow through with responsibilities while helping students take pride in a job well done. We are grateful to have this for our room!","fullyFundedDate":1758636548902,"projectUrl":"project/class-sweeper-job/9715063/","projectTitle":"Class Sweeper Job","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5477081_orig.jpg?crop=957,957,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596221147408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miranda-mcgregor"},{"teacherId":4668154,"projectId":9299496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my students now have their very own class set of Nate the Great books.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when the books arrived—they couldn't wait to open the boxes and dive right into the stories. Nate the Great is perfect for building their reading comprehension and problem-solving skills while keeping them engaged with fun mysteries. I can already see the enthusiasm on their faces as they read together and share predictions about each case Nate solves.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made it possible for every child to follow along with the same book, which means they can fully participate in class discussions and develop confidence as readers. These moments would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for making reading come alive in our classroom. You have made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1746467133206,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-great-like-nate-the-great/9299496/","projectTitle":"We are Great Like Nate The Great","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4668154_orig.jpg?crop=2592,2592,x671,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596246660960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-byelich"},{"teacherId":5477081,"projectId":9430298,"letterContent":"The audio phone and jellyfish lamp will provide an outlet and space where my students can calm down and or express their feelings. They absolutely love watching the jellyfish dance around and the calming music and lights are so lovely. Anytime they feel like they need a break they can sit and watch them to reset themselves. \r\n The phone has been a big hit. The students love that they get to tell me something when they don't always get the chance to tell me in person. It has eliminated tattles and really makes the students feel like they are being heard.","fullyFundedDate":1755985067238,"projectUrl":"project/calming-down-getting-feelings-out/9430298/","projectTitle":"Calming Down & Getting Feelings Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5477081_orig.jpg?crop=957,957,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596221147408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miranda-mcgregor"},{"teacherId":5594462,"projectId":9283475,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in funding STEM supplies for our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have access to hands-on materials that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. 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