{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crossroads School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5493887,"projectId":9919328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your vibrant generosity. Your support has brought color, joy, and high-quality paint markers into our classroom, transforming our daily literacy routine.Because of you, my 5th graders are fully embracing their roles as both artists and authors. These markers have been a complete game-changer, especially for students who previously struggled with confidence during traditional pencil-and-paper tasks. Our reading and writing concepts have truly come alive through beautiful character sketches, bold vocabulary posters, eye-catching storyboards, and stunning published writing pieces.Seeing the students' motivation and pride skyrocket as they create visually appealing work has been absolutely wonderful. Thank you for providing the durable tools they need to enhance their creativity, focus, and engagement during reading and writing.","fullyFundedDate":1765706625854,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-paint-markers-to-bring-literacy/9919328/","projectTitle":"Vibrant Paint Markers to Bring Literacy to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Withrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5493887_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719783667416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bias"},{"teacherId":5493887,"projectId":10255494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has brought our Solar Speedster Challenge to life by providing all 22 of my aspiring engineers with their very own CYOEST 2-in-1 STEM Kits.Because of your kindness, our kinesthetic learners have shifted from reading about science in books to physically building and testing their own inventions. Every student has been fully immersed in constructing functional DC circuits and seeing firsthand how electrical energy converts into mechanical motion. They are absolutely loving the hands-on experience of testing how different angles of sunlight affect their car's speed, bringing abstract physics and renewable energy concepts directly into reality.Watching them use the engineering design process to troubleshoot gear alignments and wire connections has been inspiring. Your donation provided the perfect spark for a lifelong interest in sustainability and engineering, culminating in an incredibly exciting drag race. Thank you for investing in our future \"doers.\"","fullyFundedDate":1777982633596,"projectUrl":"project/racing-toward-a-greener-future-solar-st/10255494/","projectTitle":"Racing Toward a Greener Future: Solar STEM Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Withrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5493887_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719783667416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bias"},{"teacherId":5493887,"projectId":10255534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation has brought our collaborative engineering unit to life by providing the 4 Smartivity DIY Pinball Machine Kits for our hands-on tinkers.Because of your kindness, our students are successfully moving from simple building blocks to complex mechanical systems. They are having a blast building and testing the 170+ precision-cut pieces to see levers, flippers, and spring-loaded launchers in action. Watching the ball fly across the playfield and change directions has given them a perfect, tangible understanding of Newton's Laws and the Engineering Design Process.The excitement in the room is unmatched as teams collaborate and fine-tune their mechanical systems. We are already gearing up for our grand \"Arcade Day\" tournament to celebrate the incredible machines they built, all thanks to you.With deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1777983583396,"projectUrl":"project/pinball-physics-building-our-own-classr/10255534/","projectTitle":"Pinball Physics: Building Our Own Classroom Arcade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Withrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5493887_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719783667416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bias"},{"teacherId":5493887,"projectId":10263150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support means our 5th-grade leaders and PreK \"Science Buddies\" finally have the perfect STEM kits to learn and grow together.Because of you, our older students are already building empathy and sharpening their communication skills by teaching complex science concepts. At the same time, our youngest learners are discovering that STEM is fun, approachable, and exciting.Your donation did so much more than provide classroom materials. You truly helped us foster a tightly knit community of learning across grade levels. We are so grateful for your investment in our students and our school.","fullyFundedDate":1778009785338,"projectUrl":"project/science-buddies-5th-grade-mentors-pre/10263150/","projectTitle":"Science Buddies: 5th Grade Mentors & PreK Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Withrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5493887_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719783667416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bias"},{"teacherId":9684464,"projectId":10086309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my first grade students now have access to a wonderful collection of board games and indoor recess activities that have transformed rainy-day recess into a time of learning, collaboration, and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were filled with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore the new activities as we unpacked the games together. Many students immediately started deciding which games they hoped to play first. Their enthusiasm was contagious!\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, we have used them regularly during indoor recess days. One memorable moment occurred when a group of students worked together to play a cooperative board game. They practiced taking turns, encouraging one another, solving problems, and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship. It wasd wonderful to watch students build friendships and strengthen important social skills while having fun. \r\n\r\nOne unexpected benefit of these board games and indoor recess activities has been the positive impact on my students' reading skills. As students learn new games, they must read and decode words, follow written directions, and discuss rules with their peers.\r\n\r\nThese activities have provided much more than entertainment. They have helped students develop communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and self-regulation skills. Indoor recess has become a positive opportunity for students to recharge, connect with classmates, and return to learning refreshed and ready to focus.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy their time together, even on rainy days. 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Although the end of the year was near, we still got to put them to good use with some last minute review. \r\n\r\nNext year I will be moving to 6th grade, so I will have three groups of students using them. I won't have to worry about one getting misplaced or broken because I know we will have plenty to spare!","fullyFundedDate":1777989095172,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-be-boarded/10250717/","projectTitle":"We Want to Be BOARDed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120549_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x302,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557790462388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellykilgore"},{"teacherId":120549,"projectId":10162807,"letterContent":"This is a project that I have enjoyed doing in years past and this year did not disappoint! In fact, I think I enjoyed it more this year than any other year. These kids were a little different that the ones I have previously used and I really loved all of the vocabulary in them.\r\n\r\nThese were a fun way to put functional reading to good use and bring our reading to life! I was very please with how well they did following the directions. They did a great job following the steps and in the end, we had perfect bouncy balls!\r\n\r\nTheir favorite part was trying them out! They got to take their balls into the hallway and go crazy with them! They were flying all over the place. The students were amazed that they actually made them all on their own! \r\n\r\nThis is something that I would highly recommend to any teacher looking for a fun, hands-on lesson to do with their students!","fullyFundedDate":1777984110482,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-into-reading/10162807/","projectTitle":"Bouncing Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120549_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x302,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557790462388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellykilgore"},{"teacherId":7466546,"projectId":10176621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. The tie dye project is a fan favorite! We learn colors, make choices, and practice fine motor skills like folding and squeezing!\r\nThe kids loved it and we were able to do this two times! The colorful one is always a big hit. The kids also learn about reverse tie dying which is my personal favorite! \r\n\r\nThe kids were able to wear these on spirit days and it was so neat to see everyone participating! \r\n\r\nThank you for making our end of the year activity happen!","fullyFundedDate":1776117881503,"projectUrl":"project/tie-dye-madness/10176621/","projectTitle":"Tie Dye Madness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waldbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7466546_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597953155364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswaldbaumsclass"},{"teacherId":120549,"projectId":10264030,"letterContent":"We are definitely POPPING with excitement last week! As promised, the class earned a popcorn party to celebrate all of their hard work. There is something special about eating popcorn out of a \"real\" popcorn machine instead of the microwave! The whole hallway smelled delicious! The containers were so fun to eat out of. But their favorite part was being able to pick their topping flavors! Even I tried some and it was delicious! Even with all of the flavors, butter was the most popular pick!\r\n\r\nThere are still plenty of bags of kernels and oil to use next year as well. I am already trying to plan when we will be able to enjoy our first batch of the new year in 6th grade!","fullyFundedDate":1778094511702,"projectUrl":"project/popping-with-excitement/10264030/","projectTitle":"Popping with Excitement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120549_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x302,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557790462388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellykilgore"},{"teacherId":120549,"projectId":10258404,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping my students SOAR! This is always such a fun project to do! I haven't been able to do it in years and it was a nice treat to bring it back this year. We started by reading the book, Between Us and Abuela, which tells the tale of a family visiting their abuela at the boarder. The class enjoyed the book, but the kite making was the best part. \r\n\r\nThey all got to let their creativity shine as they created their kites. Some wrote messages to loved ones, while others drew the things they loved. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't cooperative that day, so they had to take them home without testing them out. When we got back to school on Monday, many of them told me about how they got to fly theirs over the weekend. One even took hers out to the beach to fly three times! \r\n\r\nWe worked so hard all year and it was nice to be able to unwind and have a little fun at the end!","fullyFundedDate":1777985533884,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-fly-a-kite/10258404/","projectTitle":"Let's Go Fly A Kite!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120549_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x302,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557790462388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellykilgore"},{"teacherId":120549,"projectId":10078344,"letterContent":"Thank you again for allowing my students the opportunity to help others the same way they have been helped! Today we read, All the Way to the Top and discussed the Americans with Disabilities Act. We looked at ways that our school makes things accessible for all, as well as ways we need to do better to ensure equity for all!\r\n\r\nThen we discussed how not all disabilities are visible and you can't learn about a person and their needs just by looking at them. We talked about how there are many people in our room who have disabilities, but you would never know! Then we shared all of the things we have in our room that help with their individual needs. Some have visuals on their desks, while others have a \"safe spot\" to go when they need it. They have access to Wobble Cushions and noise cancelling headphones, as well as a plethora of sensory tools. I stressed to them that these aren't things that all students have access to in our school and that sometimes in order for people to get what they need, others have to advocate for them and help them.\r\n\r\nSo, we got to work! First, we gave our \"tubs\" a name. Next, we created a letter to put in each tub that explains what it is and its purpose. Each student hand wrote a note to put in the tubs. After that, we created an assembly line and the students filled the tubs with all of the items! It was really cute watching them pick out the perfect mix of colors!\r\n\r\nWhen they were all finished and put together, the students went in teams to each of the classrooms in grades K-w to deliver their Regulation Stations! They were beaming with excitement to spread a little joy to another class.\r\n\r\nThis was a great way for the students to reflect on what they have and to see the needs that others have. I look forward to continuing this project with them throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1778881998327,"projectUrl":"project/advocating-for-others/10078344/","projectTitle":"Advocating for Others","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kilgore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120549_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x302,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557790462388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellykilgore"},{"teacherId":9642140,"projectId":9881949,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was electric! Students immediately gathered around, desiring for a organizational bag for their headphones! 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