{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sully Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3564407,"projectId":10438590,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much excitement to our library! My heart was SO happy when a student came back to the library the day after checking out \"The Deadliest Big Cat,\" laid the book on our desk, and said, \"I show you my favorite part!\" Of course, after hearing all about it, we handed him the next book in \"The Deadliest\" series!\r\n\r\nLearning from non-fiction books is powerful and motivating for my students. Having new, up-to-date books with engaging illustrations and updates makes all the difference. Having these new books in our collection meant we could weed out old, dated, uninteresting books.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to \"book joy\" at my school. I love sharing the excitement of learning from books with my students, and your generosity has made that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1787160100939,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-reading/10438590/","projectTitle":"Wild About Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3564407"},{"teacherId":10632108,"projectId":10547102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting my first year as a special education teacher. Stepping into the classroom for the first time is both exciting and challenging, but your thoughtful contributions have made a world of difference for my students and me. Because of your kindness, our classroom was instantly transformed into a welcoming, well-equipped space where my students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided are already making a daily impact on our learning environment. The wobble stools and chair fidget bands give my students healthy, constructive ways to channel their physical energy, helping them maintain focus during instructional time and independent work. The fidgets and classroom rewards have been fantastic tools for encouraging positive behavior and helping students practice self-regulation when they feel overwhelmed. Having a steady supply of snacks has also been essential, ensuring that basic needs are met so my students can direct all their energy toward their personal and academic growth.\r\n\r\nSeeing the joy and pride on my students' faces as they use these resources is a constant reminder of the incredible community standing behind them. Your support has not only provided essential tools for our daily routines but has helped establish consistent resources. Thank you for investing in our classroom family and for helping make my first year of teaching truly unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1788403448063,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-special-education-teacher-bui/10547102/","projectTitle":"First Year Special Education Teacher Building a Supportive Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sopp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10632108_orig.png?crop=340,340,x136,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788463808338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10632108"},{"teacherId":9926739,"projectId":10240821,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new classroom materials! The couch and cushions immediately created a welcoming space where students can read, work quietly, or take a short break when they need to reset. The light covers have also created a softer and calmer atmosphere, while the privacy folders help students stay focused during independent work, assessments, and other tasks that require concentration.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become a meaningful part of our daily classroom routines. I have seen students become more aware of what helps them learn best and make appropriate choices when they need a quieter space or fewer distractions. Whether they are reading on the couch, working with a cushion, or using a privacy folder during independent practice, students are learning that taking care of their learning environment can help them stay focused and successful.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with hands-on science activities, collaborative projects, and independent learning, these materials will continue to support our classroom community. My goal is to provide a space where every student feels comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you to our donors for helping us create a classroom environment that supports not only academic learning, but also our students' comfort, focus, and sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1782510769020,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-calm-a-space-for-better-l/10240821/","projectTitle":"Comfortable & Calm: A Space for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ampoloquio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9926739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740254930044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926739"},{"teacherId":10293253,"projectId":10442202,"letterContent":"Your support has made a lasting impact on our students' growth and achievement. As they gain new skills and confidence, they are becoming more independent learners and active members of our classroom community. The resources you provided have also increased their motivation to learn, and they come to school excited each day, eager to work toward their goals and celebrate their successes. Every opportunity for success, no matter how small, helps reinforce positive learning habits, builds perseverance, and encourages students to reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a supportive environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1787160100410,"projectUrl":"project/reinforcing-success-for-students-with-s/10442202/","projectTitle":"Reinforcing Success for Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dampog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293253_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759227549056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293253"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":10504383,"letterContent":"Chromebooks a consistent home in the classroom. Instead of students wondering where to plug in a device or having chargers scattered around the room, we have one designated place to charge and store them. My students quickly learned the routine of returning devices and chargers to their proper places, which has helped them become more responsible with our technology. The pencil dispenser and pencil holders have made another everyday routine much easier. Students can quietly get a pencil when they need one instead of searching through desks or interrupting instruction to ask for supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were excited to see the new organization tools because they immediately understood how they would make our classroom routines easier. These may seem like simple supplies, but they have made a noticeable difference in the small moments throughout our day. Students spend less time looking for a pencil or figuring out where a device belongs and more time getting started on their work. Moving forward, we will continue using these systems during our daily reading, assignments, and technology-based learning activities. My goal is to keep building students' independence by giving them clear routines and easy access to the tools they need to be successful. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where organization supports learning rather than getting in the way of it.","fullyFundedDate":1787252286046,"projectUrl":"project/charge-up-stock-up-learn-on/10504383/","projectTitle":"Charge Up, Stock Up, Learn On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":10440232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a reading space that my students can truly enjoy! The new book nook benches and storage shelves have given our growing classroom library a much more functional setup. My students were especially excited when they realized the shelves could also be used as seating. They immediately wanted to try out the new reading spots, and I have loved seeing students choose the nook during independent reading, settle in with a book, and recommend books to their classmates. The shelves have also made our collection easier to organize and access, so students can independently browse and find books that interest them.\r\n\r\nThe new office chair has made our small-group reading area more comfortable and practical for guided reading and one-on-one conferences. I can sit with students for longer periods as we discuss texts, work through challenging passages, and build reading confidence. As we move forward, students will continue using the reading nook for independent and partner reading, while our small-group area will support targeted literacy instruction and reading conferences. What was originally a request for bookshelves and a chair has become a more inviting reading environment where students have both the space and the comfort to choose reading, talk about books, and grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1787160101211,"projectUrl":"project/turning-shelves-into-reading-adventures/10440232/","projectTitle":"Turning Shelves into Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9926739,"projectId":10262188,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much joy to our classroom! With our new photo printer, we are capturing students' learning experiences, teamwork, accomplishments, and special classroom moments. My students were so excited to see their learning captured in photos that they could proudly display and share. The heat press, flags, and banner are also helping us create a classroom environment where students feel celebrated and proud of their achievements.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons and projects, we will use these resources to document students as they investigate, create, collaborate, and share their learning. These materials allow us to celebrate not only what students accomplish, but also the smiles, creativity, effort, and teamwork behind each experience. 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The two-person desk has also created a dedicated space for students to work alongside a partner, while the footstools and smaller rug have helped make our reading and independent-work areas feel more comfortable and inviting. When my students first saw the new furniture and rugs, they were excited to explore the different spaces and immediately started asking where they could read, work, and collaborate.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic lined paper has been especially useful for making student thinking visible. I use it during lessons for modeling writing, collecting student ideas, and displaying examples that we can refer back to throughout the lesson. My students are also able to contribute their own thinking and see their ideas become part of our learning space. As we continue through the school year, these areas will be used for small-group reading, partner work, writing activities, presentations, and collaborative projects. These materials have given me more flexibility in how I structure learning and have given my students more choices in how they engage. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students can comfortably read, talk, create, and learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1785432165202,"projectUrl":"project/spaces-that-spark-learning-reading-col/10351554/","projectTitle":"Spaces That Spark Learning: Reading, Collaboration, and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":10271869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us turn the end of 5th grade into a memory my students could take with them! We used the Cricut heat press and blank shirts to create custom school shirts celebrating their time in elementary school. When my students first saw the heat press and realized they were going to make their own shirts, they were immediately excited and curious. They loved watching their designs become actual shirts, but my favorite part was listening to them talk about what they wanted their shirts to represent. Each student had a chance to make something personal, and the finished shirts became a reflection of their own experience and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe project became especially meaningful as my students prepared to move on to middle school. Wearing and creating their shirts gave them one more opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments, friendships, and the memories they made in elementary school. As we continue into a new school year, the heat press will not sit unused, it will become a resource for future student projects, classroom celebrations, and keepsakes. My next step is to find new ways for students to use it to turn their ideas and learning into something tangible. Thank you for helping create a tradition that can continue with future 5th graders and for giving my students something they can carry with them as they begin their next chapter.","fullyFundedDate":1783920151290,"projectUrl":"project/send-off-in-style-keepsake-shirts-for-5/10271869/","projectTitle":"Send-Off in Style: Keepsake Shirts for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9908751,"projectId":10280066,"letterContent":"The Supplies That Spark Learning project has brought excitement and motivation into our classroom by giving students something meaningful to work toward. Through our classroom reward system, students can earn school supplies and other small rewards by demonstrating hard work, positive behavior, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.\r\n\r\nThese rewards have become more than just prizes—they serve as a reminder that their effort and positive choices are noticed and valued. Students are encouraged to set goals, stay focused, and make good decisions because they know their hard work can lead to something they are excited to earn.\r\n\r\nThe project has also helped create a more positive classroom environment. Students are learning that success is not only about getting the right answer, but also about persevering, participating, helping others, and giving their best effort. Seeing their excitement when they earn a reward has been a wonderful way to celebrate their accomplishments and encourage them to keep growing.","fullyFundedDate":1780335376451,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-learning/10280066/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Spark Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mengoria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908751_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757786217984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908751"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":10229743,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me create a classroom that feels intentional, welcoming, and ready for learning. Since receiving the materials, I have been putting them to use in ways that go beyond simply decorating the room. The new borders, banners, light covers, and other displays have helped me create a calmer space where students can focus without every wall competing for their attention. One moment that stood out to me was when students began noticing the messages around the room, \"It's Okay to Make Mistakes,\" \"Progress Over Perfection,\" and \"Let's Root for Each Other.\" They started pointing them out and connecting them to our classroom conversations. The birthday materials have also allowed me to make individual celebrations more meaningful, whether through a birthday badge, a small surprise, or a simple moment of recognition. My students were excited when they first saw the changes and quickly made the classroom feel like their own.\r\n\r\nThe portable monitor has also become an important tool during small-group instruction. I can keep directions, lesson materials, or examples visible while working directly with students, allowing me to move between whole-group and small-group learning more smoothly. As we continue our lessons, students will be using the classroom space for independent work, collaborative activities, reading, and small-group instruction. I will continue using the resources to keep our environment organized and supportive while finding ways to celebrate students along the way. What I appreciate most is that these materials have helped me create a classroom that is not just visually calmer, but one where students can walk in and feel, \"I belong here, and I can do this.\" Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777993672214,"projectUrl":"project/calm-spaces-focused-minds-classroom-bu/10229743/","projectTitle":"Calm Spaces, Focused Minds: Classroom Bulletin Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":10192493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! The resources you provided are already being used every day to make our classroom more organized, accessible, and student friendly. The clip boxes, hanging file organizers, binders, and storage cubes have given students designated places for their materials and learning resources, making it easier for them to find what they need and take more responsibility for keeping our classroom organized. The colorful paper, markers, and easel pads have also become part of our everyday learning, from creating anchor charts and recording ideas to displaying student thinking. When the materials first arrived, my students were excited to see all the new organizational tools, but the button maker definitely caught their attention. They were immediately curious about how it worked and excited by the idea that they could turn their own designs into something they could actually keep.\r\n\r\nThe button maker has become more than just a fun classroom addition. Students are using it to create personalized buttons featuring their artwork, ideas, and classroom accomplishments. One of my favorite moments has been seeing students proudly share their finished buttons with their classmates and explain the meaning behind their designs. I am also creating special message buttons for students as little reminders of their strengths and growth. As we continue through the school year, we will keep using these resources during our lessons, collaborative activities, and classroom projects. Students will have more opportunities to create, organize, share their thinking, and celebrate their accomplishments. 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