{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gunston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6095800,"projectId":9810490,"letterContent":"We want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our recent Literacy Night project!\r\n\r\nThe event was a huge success, marked by incredible energy and engagement from our families. We were thrilled to see parents and students actively learning meaningful ways to connect with language at home and on the move.\r\n\r\nBecause of your help, our families now have effective tools to build critical vocabulary. This shared knowledge will not only enrich their students' school experience but will also foster the language development that is crucial for long-term academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in the potential and future of our Gunston students!","fullyFundedDate":1760747555699,"projectUrl":"project/conversation-connection-fueling-literac/9810490/","projectTitle":"Conversation Connection: Fueling Literacy at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathryn Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6095800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675527350518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garciakathryn"},{"teacherId":6095800,"projectId":9760405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our Zen Zone project!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we will be able to create a dedicated, calm space where our students can go to regroup, self-regulate, and take a quick break when they feel overwhelmed. This Zone is more than just furniture and resources; it is a commitment to our students' mental health and emotional intelligence.\r\n\r\nYour donation is directly supporting a healthier, more focused learning environment for everyone at Gunston. Thank you for investing in the well-being and success of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1759089673484,"projectUrl":"project/the-zen-zone-quiet-safe-place/9760405/","projectTitle":"The Zen Zone Quiet & Safe Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathryn Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6095800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675527350518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garciakathryn"},{"teacherId":6095800,"projectId":9625271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Eagle Tickets program! Your donation is a powerful investment in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThis program makes a real difference by helping us reward and reinforce the positive behaviors of safety, respect, and responsibility. Thanks to you, our students can continue to earn Eagle Tickets and visit our online \"Eagle Store\" to choose from a treasure trove of exciting prizes.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly helps us celebrate our students' hard work and growth. We are so grateful for your belief in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1756827345305,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-flock/9625271/","projectTitle":"Fuel Flock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathryn Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6095800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675527350518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garciakathryn"},{"teacherId":9913395,"projectId":9090959,"letterContent":"Thank you for you generosity it had a true impact on my upper grade music students this year. Over the years I have noticed and had feedback from students that as they move into Orchestra and Band along with General Music learning treble clef notation is not enough. It was wonderful to see my bass clef readers really shine and be able to help their friends with bass clef notation during our keyboard unit. And vice versa the treble clef students were able to reciprocate the help and advice they received from the bass clef with their knowledge of treble clef notation. \r\nWe began our unit with how to use our fingers on the keyboard. Just like any instrument they had played before, each finger has an assignment and location on the keys. We warmed up with 5 finger exercises each lesson, while reinforcing our solfege singing (do, re, mi...) Right hand, left hand, both hands. It was wonderful to see all students be able to access this at their own pace. Next we practiced simple 5 note songs, like Mary Had a Little Lamb and Twinkle, Twinkle. During the week of May 4th, in honor of Star Wars, I gave them the challenge of learning the Star Wars main melody on the keyboard. They took the challenge and love it! Finally on week 3 and 4 our 5th and 6th grade students took on a new role at the keyboards, composer! It was time for them to write a jingle melody to sell \"pizza.\" We used the 5 note warm up exercises and learned some famous jingles (McDonalds, State Farm, and Liberty) and then they created their own. \r\nWow, what a fun and engaging learning time we had. The students were so proud of their work. I was beaming with pride for them. We even had time to input their melodies into the computer where we could save them and they could add a beat and change the voicing like they did on the keyboard. It was so much fun! Making music and making memories with friends what a way to end the year. Thank you so much for helping us make this happen. We all look forward to working on the keyboards more next year.","fullyFundedDate":1739550732658,"projectUrl":"project/keyboards-to-success/9090959/","projectTitle":"Key(boards) to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913395"},{"teacherId":6095800,"projectId":9178518,"letterContent":"With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for your generous contribution towards the new American flags at Gunston Elementary. For the past several years, our staff and students have lacked visible flags throughout the building during the Pledge of Allegiance.\r\n\r\nNow, thanks to your kindness, we proudly display new flags in the front office, cafeteria, pod, and on the stage, providing meaningful opportunities to honor our country. This has been particularly impactful for our many military-connected students, fostering a greater sense of belonging and pride within our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1742414796131,"projectUrl":"project/stars-and-stripes-a-symbol-of-unity-for/9178518/","projectTitle":"Stars and Stripes: A Symbol of Unity for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathryn Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6095800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675527350518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garciakathryn"},{"teacherId":609308,"projectId":9040458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our library project to replace the outdated Dewey Decimal system in the Non Fiction section with well-labeled, subject organized bins. The student response has been tremendous! Our nonfiction section has gone from a deserted and forgotten archive to one of the most popular sections of the library. \r\n\r\nThe new system has been especially well-received by the primary grades now that finding their favorite sport, animal, etc. is so much faster and easier. We appreciate your help bringing this project to life and extend our gratitude for supporting reading and libraries!","fullyFundedDate":1737001225392,"projectUrl":"project/ditching-dewey-reorganizing-our-library/9040458/","projectTitle":"Ditching Dewey: Reorganizing our library's nonfiction section into accessible bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp609308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736385407208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/609308"},{"teacherId":6095800,"projectId":8999911,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of library carts! Seeing our students proudly wheel books to and from the library is truly heartwarming. These carts have made a significant difference, allowing us to transport books safely and efficiently. Teachers appreciate having a designated spot in their classrooms to collect library books, and all students benefit from the ease of transporting materials. The carts have also helped preserve our collection, keeping books organized and preventing loss. Healthier books and a wider selection will create an even richer library experience for our students. Thank you for making Gunston a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1736633048201,"projectUrl":"project/this-is-how-we-roll-into-reading/8999911/","projectTitle":"This Is How We Roll... 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