{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9820598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous support in providing our classroom with slipcovers for our beanbags, visual liquid timers, clipboards, and a classroom tape dispenser. Each of these items has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. The washable slipcovers help us keep our flexible seating clean and inviting, allowing students to comfortably use the beanbags in our library corner without worry. Your support ensures that our classroom remains both functional and welcoming for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe visual liquid timers have been especially impactful in supporting students with sensory regulation and time awareness. They provide a calming visual that helps students manage transitions, stay on task, and better understand the passage of time during activities. The clipboards have also been a wonderful addition, giving students the flexibility to write comfortably while working on the carpet or in different areas of the room. Even small tools like the classroom tape dispenser have made a big difference, allowing students to independently complete projects and stay engaged without interruptions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are more focused, independent, and supported in ways that meet their individual needs. These resources not only enhance their ability to learn, but also give them a greater sense of responsibility and ownership in the classroom. We are so grateful for your contribution and the positive impact it continues to have on our students each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762290803255,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9820598/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9745190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing flexible seating options for our classroom, including stools and cozy beanbags in our library corner. Your donation has truly transformed our learning environment into a more comfortable and student-centered space. With these new seating choices, students are able to find a spot that works best for their individual needs, which has made a noticeable difference in their ability to stay focused and engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to try out the different options and quickly found spaces where they felt comfortable and ready to learn. The beanbags in the library corner have become a favorite for independent reading time, while the stools provide a flexible option for students who benefit from a bit of movement. Giving students this choice has not only increased their focus, but also helped them take ownership of their learning by selecting the environment that helps them do their best work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to use these flexible seating options, we are seeing students become more aware of what helps them learn best. They are more settled, engaged, and ready to participate in lessons and discussions. Your generosity has created a classroom atmosphere that supports both comfort and concentration, and we are so grateful for the positive impact it is having on our students each day. Thank you for helping us build a space where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764636197087,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-5th-graders/9745190/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9116410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful contributions to help keep our classroom clean and well-supplied. Your donation of essential items like Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and other cleaning supplies has made a meaningful difference in our daily routines. With these resources readily available, we are able to maintain a space that is not only safe but also welcoming for every student. Your support helps ensure that our classroom remains a place where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these cleaning supplies has also helped my students take an active role in caring for their classroom environment. They've developed a stronger sense of responsibility by helping wipe down their desks, sanitize their hands, and keep shared spaces tidy. This sense of ownership encourages respect for our classroom and for one another. It's been wonderful to see students take pride in maintaining a clean space, understanding that their efforts contribute to a healthier and more positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helps us stay focused on learning. A clean and organized classroom minimizes distractions and supports student well-being, allowing them to better concentrate on lessons and activities. When students feel safe and comfortable, they are more engaged, confident, and ready to participate. Because of your support, we can continue building strong habits around cleanliness and responsibility while fostering a classroom environment where all students can thrive. Thank you again for making such a positive impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1742964485956,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-our-classroom-clean/9116410/","projectTitle":"Help us Keep our Classroom Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9375325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to fund therapeutic putty for our fifth grade class. The impact of your support has been immediate and incredibly positive! The students are using the putty during lessons, and it has become an invaluable tool in helping them stay engaged and focused. Whether they are working independently, participating in group activities, or listening to instructions, the putty gives them a physical outlet that keeps them calm and centered, allowing them to focus better on their tasks. It's amazing to see how such a simple resource can help students maintain concentration during longer lessons or more challenging assignments.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the putty, their excitement was palpable. They immediately started experimenting with it, and quickly recognized how it could help them manage their energy and stay on task. Since then, it's become a key part of our classroom routine. Whether we're discussing a new math concept, working on a writing project, or reading together as a class, the putty keeps their hands busy and their minds focused. Moving forward, we'll continue to integrate it into lessons as a tool for maintaining focus and helping students self-regulate, especially during tasks that require sustained attention. Your support is making a meaningful difference in their learning experience, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1748798386525,"projectUrl":"project/5th-graders-need-theraputty/9375325/","projectTitle":"5th Graders Need Theraputty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":8109878,"projectId":10167945,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting us with this project. With all the articles that have been donated, we have been able to replenish our \"extra\" clothes supply in our nurses' office. With all the different scenarios, accidents, and \"emergencies\" we may experience in school, having these clothes will be able to given and/or borrowed by students. \r\n\r\nLastly, with the articles of clothing, we are also able to have some coats, jackets, pants, and shirts that will also be given to our Family Support Worker. This will provide them with extra clothes to give to students and families who may need additional support to have the basic essentials. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generous and thoughtful donation. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1774491037692,"projectUrl":"project/back-up-clothes-for-our-scholars/10167945/","projectTitle":"Back Up Clothes for Our Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8109878_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641658876030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherpaultran"},{"teacherId":2704131,"projectId":9531471,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support this school year. With your support, I was able to organize our intervention library to be used among all the second grade classrooms so that more students had access to decodable texts, not just students receiving specific intervention through our program. Access to these materials has been invaluable to our students and our classroom teachers.\r\n\r\nYour gift also supported day to day connections with students such as child-friendly white board markers, small prizes for homework completion and sticky notes used for students responses and engagement. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting the work I do with children to develop their reading skills and engagement. I love my job and appreciate your care and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1756749875997,"projectUrl":"project/restarting-remarkable-reading-routines/9531471/","projectTitle":"Restarting Remarkable Reading Routines!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2704131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723144620308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2704131"},{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9682413,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 5th grade classroom continues to enjoy daily snacks, and the difference is remarkable. These snacks fuel our students' brains, helping them stay alert and engaged throughout the day. Students look forward to this small but meaningful routine, which gives them the energy they need for learning while keeping our classroom clean and organized.\r\n\r\nStudent \"passers\" help distribute the snacks each day, fostering responsibility and teamwork. Watching them carry out this role with care and pride has been a joy. Students are more focused during lessons after enjoying their snack, and it has become a special part of our daily routine that they truly value.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to continue incorporating this snack time into our classroom rhythm. Your generosity has not only provided nutritious snacks but also created moments of shared responsibility and community in our classroom. Thank you for helping our students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758822169244,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-5th-graders/9682413/","projectTitle":"Snacks for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9949065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now has sensory items, such as putty and fidgets, as well as additions to our prize box. The impact has been wonderful. Students use the putty during lessons to help them focus and stay engaged, which has improved participation and attention during learning activities. The tools give students a calm, hands-on way to manage their energy and stay on task.\r\n\r\nThe prize box has brought excitement and motivation to the classroom, encouraging students to demonstrate positive behaviors and take ownership of their learning. It has created a more supportive and joyful environment where students feel recognized for their efforts and contributions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made our classroom a more engaging, positive place to learn, and we are so grateful for your support in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766342373386,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-prize-box-rewards/9949065/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools &Prize Box Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":1939347,"projectId":9949043,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom. The community snack has become a consistent part of our daily routine, helping students stay energized and ready to learn. Each day, student \"snack helpers\" pass out snacks, building responsibility and a strong sense of community. The pre-packaged items make everything efficient, allowing us to keep transitions quick and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited from the moment they saw the snacks, and it has quickly become something they look forward to each day. It adds a positive rhythm to our classroom and brings everyone together in a simple but meaningful way. Students take pride in their roles, and it has strengthened teamwork and care within our class.\r\n\r\nAs we move into more collaborative and challenging work, this routine will continue to support student engagement and focus. We will keep rotating snack helper roles so all students have opportunities to lead. This project has enhanced both our classroom community and daily learning, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772509736747,"projectUrl":"project/community-snack-for-5th-graders/9949043/","projectTitle":"Community Snack for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1939347_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706159028120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1939347"},{"teacherId":1078089,"projectId":9995819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of these incredible books, including Books of Color, A Little SPOT, Who HQ: Civil Rights Figures, Who HQ: Historical Figures, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free, Unbreakable Black Women Who Shaped America, and Carter Reads the Newspaper. These texts are helping us build important reading skills such as comprehension, making connections, and understanding history through diverse perspectives. \r\n\r\nStudents have been especially excited to explore these new books, with many showing a strong interest in the stories of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Opal Lee. Some students who were previously hesitant readers are now more engaged and eager to participate, often asking to read more and share what they've learned. Your generosity is helping us foster a love of reading while also deepening students' understanding of history, identity, and perseverance. We are so grateful for the meaningful impact these books are making in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773356871505,"projectUrl":"project/black-history-my-story-my-people-my-b/9995819/","projectTitle":"Black History: My Story, My People, My Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1078089_orig.jpg?crop=489,489,x295,y295&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720654175150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-raerichardson"},{"teacherId":1078089,"projectId":10004965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of crayons, skin tone crayons, colored pencils, and markers. These are tools my students use daily, and they have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. We've been using them across subjects to add color, detail, and creativity to our work, from illustrating ideas to organizing thinking. When the materials were first revealed, students were excited, eager, and couldn't wait to continue to create with new materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to continue building confidence and creativity through both art and academics. Our next steps include using these supplies to deepen engagement in upcoming lessons, helping students express their understanding in more meaningful and visual ways. Your generosity has truly enriched our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunities these resources provide every single day. Again thankyou so much for putting smiles on my students' faces.","fullyFundedDate":1773692271471,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-colorful-wonders/10004965/","projectTitle":"A World of Colorful Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1078089_orig.jpg?crop=489,489,x295,y295&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720654175150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-raerichardson"},{"teacherId":8109878,"projectId":9896840,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting us with this project. Your donation will support our scholars with various learning needs throughout the day and create a flexible arrangement for years to come. The items in this project will be shared with general and special education specialists (ex: occupational therapists) who will also be using the seat cushions and wobble chairs with the students they serve, too.\r\n\r\nIn our Title I school, we have so many different needs and, sometimes, it comes at the costs of teachers. Your donation has helped us in so many ways and we are all so grateful. Again, we appreciate your efforts in helping us with this project!","fullyFundedDate":1772648223593,"projectUrl":"project/cushion-up-for-success/9896840/","projectTitle":"Cushion Up For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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