{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Columbia Elementary","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9219256,"projectId":9594559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project to bring hands-on science lessons to my classroom! So far, we've worked on the plants and animals boxes from the Lakeshore Instant Learning Centers. We've also done worked on color, sink or float, and magnification from the Lakeshore Toddler Science Center.\r\n\r\nThese have been a great addition to our classroom learning, and as you can see from the photos, my students have enjoyed them very much. They are particularly interested in the activity where they can put objects in water to see what happens. We can't wait to do the rest of the centers.","fullyFundedDate":1755738232060,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life-with-hands-on-d/9594559/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life With Hands-On Discovery Kits!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9219256_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705507599369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9219256"},{"teacherId":2418086,"projectId":9757694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation for essential items we needed in the classroom! I needed more books for my third graders! Teaching a combination 2/3 class means that I need books for my second and third graders, I didn't have enough books for my third graders and this donation allowed me to buy more fiction and nonfiction books. Thank you for the laminator, now I'm able to quickly laminate projects in the classroom. Also, thank you for buying us materials for our classroom activity time (art), we were able to get fuse beads!","fullyFundedDate":1758766027819,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9757694/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mawet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2418086_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500415412815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mawet"},{"teacherId":2418086,"projectId":9413888,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your donations! Having wireless headphones has made a huge difference in my classroom and for the students. My students can quickly grab their headphones, turn them on, and it immediately connects to their computer! We no longer have to worry about headphones not working, the plug breaking, and wires being tangled. At the end of computer time, my students can now just quickly put their headphones away instead of trying to wrap up the cord to put them away neatly. This has been a game changer and I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1757526320002,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-headphones-no-more-wires/9413888/","projectTitle":"Wireless Headphones= No More Wires!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mawet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2418086_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500415412815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mawet"},{"teacherId":2418086,"projectId":9388012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my class with Scholastic News! Every Friday, my students get super excited for Scholastic News time. They loved learning about the orange snowy owl in Michigan and learning how a student helped change their school's lunch menu. Scholastic News is a great way for my students to learn about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe online portion of Scholastic News allows for learning extensions! We get to watch a video related to the magazine we read, we can play an interactive game that works on skills such as high frequency words and punctuation, and there is always a brain break.\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755698545866,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-2nd-graders/9388012/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mawet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2418086_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500415412815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mawet"},{"teacherId":2022686,"projectId":9006626,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase bilingual books for our students. Your kindness is making a bigger impact than you might imagine.\r\n\r\nWith these new bilingual books, our classroom has become a more inclusive, connected, and inspiring place to learn. English-speaking students and Spanish-speaking students are now reading together, helping one another with words, pronunciation, and understanding. It's incredible to watch friendships grow as language barriers begin to fade.\r\n\r\nThe books have sparked a curiosity and excitement for language learning in all of our students. English learners are gaining confidence, while native English speakers are becoming more empathetic and eager to learn Spanish. This shared learning experience is not only improving communication skills—it's also building bridges between students and creating a stronger sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity is helping our students see the value of different languages, cultures, and perspectives—lessons that go far beyond the pages of a book.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1742956793104,"projectUrl":"project/amigos-friends/9006626/","projectTitle":"Amigos = Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2022686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455605486190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrobertsclass"},{"teacherId":1528799,"projectId":9277734,"letterContent":"The new cube chairs have really helped keep our students seated during circle time. Smaller students use the shorter seat and older students use the higher one. It's great to have that flexibility.\r\n\r\nIn addition, some students need a chair turned on its side to use as a table. This helps them hold a book in front of them if they're unable to hold it on their lap. \r\n\r\nI currently use 6 chairs but I'll be adding 4 more students very soon and we'll need single chair! Thank you for your support and concern for my students. The chairs are terrific!!","fullyFundedDate":1746655137987,"projectUrl":"project/supportive-chairs-for-learning/9277734/","projectTitle":"Supportive Chairs for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1528799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538256835764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathi-engel"},{"teacherId":9219256,"projectId":9320375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my vocational and life skills development project last school year! When the materials began arriving, I introduced them to my students, who were initially hesitant but curious. For example, they weren't quite sure what to make of the T-shirt folder at first, so their early attempts led to some crumpled shirts. We had a similar experience when practicing silverware rolls. It quickly became clear that staff support and visual demonstrations will be essential as students become familiar with these tasks.\r\n\r\nSome items, like the microfiber cloths and spray bottles, were easily added to our daily classroom routine, since my students are already accustomed to cleaning their tables each day.\r\n\r\nThe floor sweeper and microfiber mop generated the most excitement. While many students are familiar with using a vacuum cleaner and the \"up/down\" motion needed to clean both carpet and tile, these quieter tools offer great alternatives for students who are sensitive to loud noises and hesitant to use the vacuum. We're currently working on learning how to grip the handles securely while pushing these tools.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead to the new school year, I plan to introduce additional activities such as setting the table, washing dishes, scrubbing the sink, sorting trash from recycling, and refilling salt and pepper shakers. I'm excited to see how my students grow with these new responsibilities, and I'm incredibly grateful for your support in helping them build these essential life skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746507454210,"projectUrl":"project/vocational-life-skills-development/9320375/","projectTitle":"Vocational & Life Skills Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9219256_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705507599369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9219256"},{"teacherId":9777561,"projectId":8819680,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the classroom rug you provided for my classroom through your generous donations. Your support is making a significant difference in building our classroom community. The rug has become a special place for our students during reading pairings and circle time. They absolutely love gathering on it, and it has created a welcoming space for building relationships among peers.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they first saw the rug was priceless; they jumped up and down with joy! This new addition has not only enhanced our learning environment but has also fostered student growth and self-regulation. It provides a comfortable area for snack time and partner work, enriching their daily experiences in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity, which has made all of this possible. Thank you for being a vital part of our students' journey and for helping us create a nurturing learning atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1735670808095,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-circle-time/8819680/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Circle Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777561"},{"teacherId":1336430,"projectId":8817237,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten students have been eager to use their teal blue, wireless headphones while working on their iReady lessons and assessments. We were fortunate to have a team of para educators and high school volunteers who helped sync and set up our wireless headphones. Our students each have their own unique headphone that is synced to their device, and they are now experts in turning them on, turning them off, and experience much more ease while working through their iReady math and reading lessons.\r\n\r\nOur desk spaces are much less cluttered without tangled headphones and unwieldy cords strewn about their table tops, and students are not as prone to injury as we have had several students trip over their cords during their lessons.\r\n\r\nMoreover, most of our students are excited to have their own headphone and a few who are well-versed in using these headphones now pride themselves in helping others trouble shoot the volume button, or even the power button. Our students are truly 21st century learners who navigate their learning environment with tools of technology.\r\n\r\nWe thank you for the opportunity to use wireless headphones during the school day and to empower students to use technology in a positive and meaningful manner.","fullyFundedDate":1731549787725,"projectUrl":"project/operation-reliable-headphones/8817237/","projectTitle":"Operation Reliable Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1336430"},{"teacherId":2418086,"projectId":8598150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials for our classroom! My students were so excited when they were able to get new dry erase markers and new markers for art! They love being able to practice telling time on their own analog clocks, they enjoy changing the minute and hour hand. It is helpful for each student to have their own clock to manipulate instead of having to use a paper clock that will tear. The paper bags have been amazing, the students love decorating the bags to use for gift bags or for projects. These materials have been so beneficial to our classroom, we always have enough supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1733275268075,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-classroom-success/8598150/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mawet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2418086_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500415412815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mawet"},{"teacherId":2022686,"projectId":8814062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our math lessons. We have incorporated small group lessons into our daily math routines. It's great because students get personalized instruction with me, then they get to go practice those skills with friends playing the math board/tactile games. Thanks to the games and materials in this math project I have enough meaningful, standards based games that students enjoy; it keeps them engaged and learning while having fun.\r\n\r\nStudents have shared that the 'games are fun and they help me learn,' I like multiplication Jenga because it challenges my brain,' and 'I like the math games because they help me understand math because I can see it visually.' Every student in class has shared that they enjoy small group math time because they get to learn together with their friends and help each other when they get stuck.\r\n\r\nThank you all so much for helping keep my class engaged in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1729891351481,"projectUrl":"project/why-was-the-math-book-sad-it-had-too-m/8814062/","projectTitle":"Why-Was-The Math Book Sad? 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