{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orondo Elem/Mid School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10286151,"letterContent":"On behalf of all my physical education students, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our brand-new soft toss machine. In a large class, ensuring every child receives enough active practice can be a real challenge, but adding this machine to our hitting station completely transforms my lessons. It delivers a gentle, consistent toss every single time, allowing my beginners to build confidence without the anxiety of wild pitches while giving my more experienced hitters the rapid repetitions they need to fine-tune their mechanics. Beyond just improving swing technique, eye-hand coordination, and overall contact, this tool maximizes active participation time, keeping energy high and minimizing downtime for everyone. Moments of success at this station translate directly into built self-esteem that my students carry back into the classroom, and none of it would be possible without your thoughtful investment in our program, health, and athletic growth. Thank you for making a lasting, direct impact on my young learners every time they step up to the plate. Best!","fullyFundedDate":1785547609213,"projectUrl":"project/the-ultimate-hitting-station-for-pe/10286151/","projectTitle":"The Ultimate Hitting Station for PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10285744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our brand-new baseball bat! Having top-notch equipment completely transforms my P.E. classes, and the students' eyes lit up the moment they saw it. For many of my kids, school is the main place they get to experience sports, and hitting with a quality bat makes them feel like true pros.\r\nYour gift does more than just upgrade our gear—it builds confidence, encourages healthy habits, and teaches teamwork. Watching a hesitant student step up to the plate, connect with the ball, and light up with pride is all thanks to your support. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and your investment in my students' physical education. Best!","fullyFundedDate":1785547609514,"projectUrl":"project/better-bats-for-bigger-gains-in-pe-class/10285744/","projectTitle":"Better Bats for Bigger Gains in PE Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10430776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in donating snacks to our DonorsChoose project! Having a steady supply of fuel in my classroom makes a world of difference as my students jump into science experiments, learn about personal health, and stay active in P.E. It is hard for kids to stay engaged, investigate new concepts, or push themselves physically when their bellies are rumbling, and your contribution ensures that no student has to learn or move on an empty stomach. Thanks to you, my space is a more energized, supportive environment where my students can keep their focus on active learning, wellness, and discovery. I am deeply grateful for your kindness, encouragement, and belief in my classroom community! Best.","fullyFundedDate":1786384781113,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-and-focused-minds/10430776/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning and Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":10388364,"projectId":10238371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the rug and carpet sweeper to our classroom! Your generous contribution will make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming, and clean space for our students. The students were so excited to see the rug in the center of the room as they entered for their first day. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and support to help make morning meeting which is the heart of our social emotional learning time. Donations like yours make a meaningful difference in our classroom and help create a wonderful learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1779386696254,"projectUrl":"project/rug-for-social-emotional-learning/10238371/","projectTitle":"Rug for Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10388364"},{"teacherId":10388364,"projectId":10285430,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom! Your generosity means so much to me and to my students. Having new books in our classroom gives my students more opportunities to explore new stories, discover new interests, and develop a love of reading. Especially the Spanish version of classic books, it will spark interests for all students. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation will make a lasting difference in our classroom. We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our students and their learning. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and inspiring place!","fullyFundedDate":1779386696092,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-to-spark-interest-in-reading/10285430/","projectTitle":"New Books to Spark Interest in Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10388364"},{"teacherId":10299083,"projectId":9984632,"letterContent":"Thank you for generosity in providing classroom materials for my students. We are so grateful for the new materials. We absolutely loved exploring and learning through hands on play. Thanks to these new materials, we can expand our curiosity and problem solving skills. We are also strengthening our fine motor skills, mathematical concepts, and increase creativity. \r\n\r\nSteam activities in preschool is enriching our learning environment and creating endless opportunities for learning. As young learners, we are learning life long skills such as asking questions, experimenting, and problem solving. \r\n\r\nWe can not thank you enough for supporting our early learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778089591310,"projectUrl":"project/steam-for-preschoolers/9984632/","projectTitle":"STEAM for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia-Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10299083_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761576365344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299083"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10275913,"letterContent":"On behalf of all my students in my P.E. classes, I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible donors for funding our DonorsChoose project. Because of your combined generosity, my physical education program just received a brand-new, high-quality baseball glove, and the excitement among my students will be exhilarating. Having access to professional-grade gear like this elevates my lessons and gives every student the chance to experience what it feels like to play the game with the right equipment.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to invest in my students means the world to me, proving to them that people in the community care about their growth, health, and happiness. Watching their faces light up when they put on the new glove and take the field is priceless, and it inspires them to try their absolute best. Thank you for championing physical education and for making such a meaningful, lasting impact on my students' daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1784859148790,"projectUrl":"project/catching-confidence-pro-level-gloves-fo/10275913/","projectTitle":"Catching Confidence: Pro-Level Gloves for Our Rising Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10285902,"letterContent":"On behalf of all my classes, I want to send a heartfelt thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our new batting tee and batting gloves through Donors Choose. As a PE teacher, finding engaging ways to keep all of my students active and excited about physical education is a constant goal, and your gift makes that so much easier. These pieces of equipment will make a huge difference during our softball and baseball units, allowing the students to practice their hand-eye coordination, batting stances, and swing mechanics safely and effectively.\r\n\r\nHaving the right tools not only boosts my students confidence and athletic skills, but it also teaches them valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and how fun physical activity can be when you have the proper resources. Thank you once again for investing in my students' health, happiness, and physical education; your support means the world to our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1782318257029,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-better-swing-from-the-ground/10285902/","projectTitle":"Building a Better Swing from the Ground Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10288215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom set of Snap Circuits Flight Deck kits! Because of your support, my students now have hands-on tools that turn abstract science and engineering concepts into an exciting reality. They are beyond thrilled to dive into these projects, experiment with flight dynamics, and see how circuits work in such a dynamic, interactive way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does much more than just provide materials; it shows my students that there are caring people in the community who believe in their potential and want to fuel their curiosity. Thank you for investing in their education and for helping make my classroom a place of discovery and innovation. We are truly grateful for your kindness. Best!","fullyFundedDate":1783104525078,"projectUrl":"project/future-engineers-taking-flight/10288215/","projectTitle":"Future Engineers Taking Flight!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":10299083,"projectId":10200969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity is donating new play dough toys for my classroom.Thanks to your support we were able to have more fine motor activities for the rest of the school year. My students loved playing with their new materials. My students were able to take home play dough to continue to enjoy activities at home. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful to have people like you support us and help make wishes come true. My students and I will cherish this memories for years to come. We are excited to continue to reach out to Donors Choose to help our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777318659947,"projectUrl":"project/play-dough-fun/10200969/","projectTitle":"Play-Dough Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia-Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10299083_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761576365344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299083"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10288121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my P.E. program by providing Turbo Javelins and Discus equipment for my students. Your generosity gave our students the opportunity to experience track and field events that many of them had never tried before. The excitement and enthusiasm these new pieces of equipment brought to my classes were incredible to see. Students were eager to learn proper throwing techniques, challenge themselves, and celebrate their personal improvements throughout the unit.\r\n\r\nOur track and field unit was a huge success, and your donation played a major role in making it such an amazing experience. The Turbo Javelins and Discus allowed students to practice real track and field skills while building confidence, coordination, and sportsmanship. It was rewarding to watch students encourage one another, set goals, and take pride in their accomplishments. Thank you for helping create meaningful and memorable learning opportunities for my students at our small rural school. Your support has made a lasting impact on my P.E. program.","fullyFundedDate":1779412220576,"projectUrl":"project/launching-into-success-with-track-and-fi/10288121/","projectTitle":"Launching Into Success With Track and Field","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhl \"Cool\"","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670728676833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730702"},{"teacherId":8730702,"projectId":10288060,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude. When I first noticed how much my students were struggling to stay engaged during the long afternoons, I knew I needed a practical solution to keep them going. Your incredibly generous donation for our classroom snacks didn't just fill my pantry; it completely transformed the energy in my room. Because of your kindness, my students now have the tangible fuel they need to keep their hungry bellies satisfied, allowing them to shift their focus away from growling stomachs and back onto their learning.\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly moving to me to know that you care so deeply about the day-to-day well-being of my kids. In a world full of big challenges, you recognized that something as simple as a healthy snack can make a monumental difference in a child's school day. Seeing the smiles on their faces—and the renewed focus in their eyes during our toughest lessons—is a daily reminder of your impact. I am profoundly grateful to have you as a vital part of my classroom community, and I look forward to sharing more of our progress with you soon. 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