{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Overby - Sheppard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2377395,"projectId":10530456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Donor Choose project! Because of your kindness and support, our students now have new chairs that provide them with a more comfortable and welcoming place to learn. \r\n\r\nSomething as simple as having a sturdy comfortable chair can make a meaningful difference in a student's school day. These new chairs will help create a classroom environment where students can focus on learning, participate in activities, and feel proud of their learning space. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and our school. Your generosity reminds our students that there are people who believe in their education and want to see them succeed. Thank you for helping us create a better learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1788366020006,"projectUrl":"project/chairs-chairs-chairs/10530456/","projectTitle":"Chairs, Chairs, Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2377395_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533280332344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sware"},{"teacherId":9730486,"projectId":10043123,"letterContent":"C^3 Correct Chairs Doesn't seem like a fun flashy project. However this project has a had a huge impact on my students everyday. The chairs look nice, new, and clean. They make the classroom feel more welcoming and a safe space made for children. \r\n\tThe impact of an age appropriate sized chair is a little hard to see. The kids don't complain about aches and pains the same way adults do. Instead they wiggle non stop, they can't control their bodies. My students are now able to place their feet on the floor and sit comfortably. This has allowed them to calm their bodies and focus on their learning. It has reduced wiggles and anxiety about getting it trouble for moving too much. The calming effect on the whole classroom has been wonderful. Thank you for helping give my students the correct chairs to support their comfort while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777995561560,"projectUrl":"project/c3-correct-chairs-for-children/10043123/","projectTitle":"C^3 Correct Chairs for Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730486"},{"teacherId":2377395,"projectId":10263778,"letterContent":"Thank you doesn't seem like enough for the generosity you have shown us. One of the difficult parts of being an educator is not having the resources that should be readily available. Chairs are not a resource we should have to ask for, it should be available because it is a necessity. However, things are not always as they should be. It is because of you that we have 10 new chairs in our building. Thank you so much for your generosity and support. \r\n\r\nYou are appreciated more than you will ever know.","fullyFundedDate":1778696094673,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-chairs/10263778/","projectTitle":"We Need Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2377395_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533280332344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sware"},{"teacherId":2377395,"projectId":10202304,"letterContent":"One of the most difficult parts of being an educator is trying to make the needs of all of your students. When you have a heart for children, you want to help as many as you can. The need is great but the resources are limited. It is because of people like you that we get resources that we need to help our students. You have no idea how grateful I am to have clothes to give to our babies when they need them. I do not just give clothes to the students I work with, I give clothes to any student that needs it. \r\n\r\nYour donation to this project made a difference and is still making a difference. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777983601023,"projectUrl":"project/clothes-restock/10202304/","projectTitle":"Clothes Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2377395_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533280332344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sware"},{"teacherId":9337379,"projectId":9969254,"letterContent":"Students are using the new resources to strengthen both their literacy and problem-solving skills through engaging, cross-curricular activities that integrate reading, STEM, and computer science concepts. In reading, students summarized Peter Pan, analyzed the development of the story, and identified figurative language while explaining how it contributed to the plot and characters. They also wrote book reviews of Peter Pan and applied computational thinking to organize and expand their ideas in a logical way.\r\n\r\nStudents also integrated computer science and STEM through activities connected to A Tale of Despereaux. Using the Scratch program, students created a \"Despereaux Escape\" project where they designed algorithms for escaping the dungeon, finding the princess, and navigating the castle. These activities helped students understand sequencing, problem-solving, and logical thinking while making literature more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were extremely excited because many of the resources and concepts were completely new to them. Although STEM and computer science were unfamiliar at first, students were eager and enthusiastic to learn. They especially enjoyed exploring hands-on materials such as the Wooden Hexagon Puzzle, Wacky Tacky Links, and Wooden Tangram Puzzle. Students were also fascinated by the book How To Be A Coder, which helped them begin thinking like coders and introduced them to fun and creative coding activities they could build on the computer themselves.\r\n\r\nThe next steps students will continue to connect literacy with computer science concepts. Students will explain Peter Pan while making historical connections supported with evidence from the text. They will also practice debugging and refining algorithms by revising and improving their written work. Students will strengthen their book reviews by treating their writing like computer code—checking for errors, identifying weaknesses, and revising their paragraphs to better achieve their purpose of convincing the reader. As part of this activity, students will write Peter Pan's step-by-step plan to escape Captain Hook as an algorithm, identify mistakes Peter Pan made that reflect the process of debugging, and incorporate computer science vocabulary throughout their writing.","fullyFundedDate":1766544737160,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-stem-learning/9969254/","projectTitle":"Level Up STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Godley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9337379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720631026923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337379"},{"teacherId":10274816,"projectId":9890024,"letterContent":"The calming items that were received have had a positive impact on students by helping them better manage their emotions and behaviors throughout the school day. Students have been able to use items such as fidget tools, stress balls, and sensory materials to calm themselves when feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious. These resources have provided students with healthy coping strategies and opportunities to self-regulate in a safe and supportive way. As a result, many students have shown improvement in their ability to refocus and return to classroom activities with less disruption.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the calming items have helped create a more supportive and comforting learning environment for students. Students are becoming more aware of their emotions and are beginning to independently choose calming strategies when needed. Teachers and staff have also noticed increased engagement, improved peer interactions, and fewer behavioral concerns during challenging moments. Overall, these calming resources have been beneficial in supporting students' social-emotional growth and promoting a more positive school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1766155870224,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-calm/9890024/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274816"},{"teacherId":8653397,"projectId":10102741,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to the parents and donors who helped us meet our end-of-year goal and complete our final restock for the school year. Because of your generosity, our classroom feels even more peaceful, colorful, and full of love, play, and support. The students were so excited when the boxes arrived—there were smiles, cheers, and lots of curiosity as we unpacked the snacks and activity materials together.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have made a meaningful difference in our daily routine. Many of my students rely on having a quick snack to help them stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn throughout the day. Being able to offer a variety of choices has helped students remain engaged during lessons and better manage their energy during long academic periods and testing practice. The games and activity materials have also been a wonderful addition, giving students positive opportunities to build teamwork, practice social skills, and enjoy structured play during breaks and reward times.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom continues to be a welcoming space where students feel cared for and prepared to succeed. As we move toward the end of the school year, we will continue using these materials to support learning, encourage positive behavior, and celebrate student growth. Your generosity has truly helped create an environment where students can feel safe, supported, and excited to come to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1772563758848,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish/10102741/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8653397_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672844644247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diamfoster"},{"teacherId":6762421,"projectId":9788222,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for our gift! The students have thoroughly enjoyed designing, collaborating, and playing together with our 'Ultimate Marble Game.' We have had many wet and cold days this winter, so the 'marble game' has become a recess staple. \r\nI have seen increasingly complex designs from the class. One way this has been possible is because we have so many pieces to use. Regularly, students share their 'maze' with their classmates and communicate about taking turns while playing together. \r\nThe Marble Maze has been a great contribution to our classroom. Even when many choices are available, students continue to choose the 'marble game.' It is a consistent favorite. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766545032088,"projectUrl":"project/marble-maze-game/9788222/","projectTitle":"Marble Maze Game","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6762421"},{"teacherId":10274816,"projectId":9748294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Calming Corner. Because of your kindness, our students now have fidget tools and comfortable bean bag chairs that create a safe, welcoming space where they can relax, refocus, and manage their emotions.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a meaningful difference by helping students practice self-regulation, reduce stress, and return to learning feeling calm and confident. Your generosity shows our students that their well-being truly matters.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create a nurturing environment where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764733056045,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9748294/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274816"},{"teacherId":2833415,"projectId":9851349,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the healthy snacks later in the day. We start school early and have lunch rather early in the morning, so the snacks in the afternoon are wonderful. There is a variety of snacks for them to choose from.\r\n\r\nStudents are becoming very responsible by keeping their spaces clean and sanitized. They are being careful not to spill things, but acknowledging when it happens and get help to clean it up. The wipes are used for daily cleaning after area play to get rid of germs. \r\n\r\nThe playdough is a game changer. Some students want nothing more than to play with it everyday. The sensory stimulation and fine motor movements are great for the little hands.","fullyFundedDate":1764782043391,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-wise/9851349/","projectTitle":"Healthy and Wise","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaac-Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833415_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x221,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638813075876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2833415"},{"teacherId":2377395,"projectId":9718271,"letterContent":"Saying thank you doesn't seem like enough. Your generosity has brighten my students days. My students love the snacks. The snacks helped them get through long days. When my students first saw the snacks, they were so excited. They had options to choose from each day.\r\n\r\nIt's something so small but mean so much to them. I have contact with so many students throughout the day. I was able to give snacks to other students.\r\n\r\nI want you to know that we appreciate you. Thank you for donating to this project and helping to get food into the hands of students.","fullyFundedDate":1761019051503,"projectUrl":"project/snack-restock/9718271/","projectTitle":"Snack Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2377395_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533280332344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sware"},{"teacherId":2377395,"projectId":9860630,"letterContent":"There are no words to fully express my gratitude to you. Thank you doesn't seem to be enough. Your donation has provided resources and activities for our students. We are grateful to have people like you in the world who care about children. Our world is a better place because of you.\r\n\r\nI am excited to have the paper I need to make copies throughout the year. To be able to start the year with copy paper makes my life easier as a teacher. I can't thank you enough for your generosity. Thank you, thank you, thank you....","fullyFundedDate":1762267450649,"projectUrl":"project/paper-paper-paper-we-need-copy-paper/9860630/","projectTitle":"Paper, Paper, Paper! 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