{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monument Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7992375,"projectId":10163635,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity and support of my kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness, my students will begin the school year with the essential supplies they need to learn, create, and thrive each day.\r\nThanks to your donations, our classroom is now stocked with Expo markers, Crayola markers, pencils, colored pencils, laminating pouches, paint, and so many other everyday materials that make learning possible. While these may seem like simple supplies, they are the tools my students will use to practice writing, solve problems, express their creativity, and build confidence throughout the school year.\r\nYour generosity has lifted a tremendous weight off my shoulders and allows me to focus on what matters most—teaching and creating meaningful learning experiences for my students. Knowing that they will have the resources they need from the very first day of school is truly a gift.","fullyFundedDate":1778089068986,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials-building-a-stro/10163635/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials: Building a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992375_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705723011316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kinder-w-miss-schaapman"},{"teacherId":8539341,"projectId":10098460,"letterContent":"The supplies in our first-grade art center have had a meaningful impact on student learning, creativity, and engagement. Providing students with a variety of materials, such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, paper, scissors, glue, and craft items, encourages them to express their ideas in unique and imaginative ways. These hands-on experiences help strengthen fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and build confidence in using different artistic techniques.\r\nThe art center also supports academic learning by allowing students to connect art with literacy, math, science, and social studies lessons. As students create, they practice problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking while learning to plan, revise, and complete projects. Additionally, sharing materials and discussing artwork with classmates promotes communication, collaboration, and respect for others' ideas.\r\nOverall, our art center supplies create a welcoming environment where every child has the opportunity to explore, create, and develop essential academic, social, and creative skills that extend beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779285765450,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-learning-a-first-gr/10098460/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Learning: A First Grade Art Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8539341_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322968510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgonzalez-11"},{"teacherId":8539341,"projectId":10254446,"letterContent":"Our classroom rug has become the heart of our learning environment, providing a comfortable and welcoming space where students come together as a class family. It serves as a gathering place for morning meetings, read-alouds, class discussions, mini-lessons, and collaborative activities. Having a dedicated space helps students feel connected, included, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe classroom rug also supports social-emotional development by encouraging respectful listening, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. Students learn classroom routines, practice communication skills, and build positive relationships with their peers while gathered together. By creating a safe and inviting meeting area, the rug fosters community, strengthens engagement, and helps establish a positive classroom culture where every child feels valued and supported.\r\n\r\nOverall, our classroom rug is more than just a place to sit it is the foundation of our class family, bringing students together to learn, grow, and celebrate each other's successes every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778189956097,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-rug-for-our-class-family/10254446/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Rug for Our Class Family!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8539341_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322968510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgonzalez-11"},{"teacherId":8539341,"projectId":10254416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Hands-On Learning in First Grade!\" Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. My students were so excited to explore the new materials and couldn't wait to start learning!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my first graders are able to engage in hands-on activities that make math and literacy more meaningful and fun. They are more focused, confident, and eager to participate each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a positive and engaging learning environment where all students can succeed. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777980178214,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-first-grade/10254416/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8539341_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322968510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgonzalez-11"},{"teacherId":8539341,"projectId":10098466,"letterContent":"Thank you for being a part of our project, \"Helping Little Learners Move While They Learn!\" Your support has helped us provide meaningful resources and opportunities that encourage children to stay active, engaged, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThe resources, movement activities, games, and hands-on learning experiences have helped my students develop confidence, creativity, coordination, and a stronger connection between movement and learning. I have seen how much they enjoy participating, exploring new activities, and learning in a way that feels fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a more active and engaging classroom environment where students can use their minds and bodies together while building important skills. The support and resources provided have made a positive impact on my students' learning experiences and overall development.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for the opportunity to bring these activities into my classroom and see the benefits they have had for my learners. Thank you for helping make this project possible and for supporting a learning experience that encourages children to move, discover, and succeed..","fullyFundedDate":1777980946923,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-move-while-they/10098466/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Move While They Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8539341_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322968510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgonzalez-11"},{"teacherId":8539341,"projectId":9347287,"letterContent":"Our classroom is loving Secret Stories! Students were so excited when we introduced the stories and quickly began using them to figure out tricky sounds while reading and writing. It's been amazing to see their confidence grow as they recognize patterns and help each other remember the \"secrets.\"\r\n\r\nWe use these resources every day, and they've made learning phonics fun and engaging. Next, students will create their own stories to share their learning. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students become more confident readers!","fullyFundedDate":1758826342531,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-secrets-to-reading-in-firs/9347287/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Secrets to Reading in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8539341_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687322968510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgonzalez-11"},{"teacherId":7992375,"projectId":9755656,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our classroom has been filled with creativity, excitement, and meaningful learning experiences every single day. My students absolutely love doing crafts, and thanks to your donation, we have been able to incorporate numerous hands-on projects into our learning time.\r\nWe use these materials daily for both fun seasonal crafts and educational activities tied directly to our learning goals—especially for letter and sound recognition. One of my favorite moments was watching students light up as they created crafts connected to our focus letters. They were not only excited to make something, but they were also proudly practicing their sounds and showing their understanding in a creative way.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were beyond excited. Their faces lit up with curiosity and joy, and they couldn't wait to get started. It immediately created a sense of enthusiasm and engagement in our classroom.\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to bring learning to life in an artistic and hands-on way. Our next steps include continuing to connect crafts to literacy skills, helping students build stronger letter-sound connections while expressing themselves creatively. These experiences are not only building academic skills but also confidence and a love for learning.\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766609111721,"projectUrl":"project/rainbow-learning-paper-for-every-projec/9755656/","projectTitle":"Rainbow Learning: Paper for Every Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992375_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705723011316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kinder-w-miss-schaapman"},{"teacherId":9939676,"projectId":9627851,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen my students faces the day they walked in and saw our new classroom carpet for the first time. They immediately stopped in the doorway, eyes wide, and several of them said, \"Is that for our class?\" Within minutes, they were sitting on it, some cross legged, some lying on their bellies. Their excitement was genuine and unforgettable.\r\n\r\nWe use our new gathering space every single day. It has become our special spot for morning meetings, whole group lessons, partner discussions, and, most importantly, story time. What was once just open floor space is now a defined area that signals, \"This is where we come together.\"\r\n\r\nIts' helped with structure and belonging. Students now know exactly where to go when it's time to gather. Transitions are smoother, and there's a sense of calm when we sit together. More than anything, it feels like a space where every student belongs.\r\n\r\nOur classroom carpet has helped build upon the feeling of community which is something we build on daily, and it all starts on that carpet.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students and for believing in the importance of creating spaces where children feel connected and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1764740613710,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-space-that-feels-welcoming/9627851/","projectTitle":"Creating a Space That Feels Welcoming","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baughman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741799506972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939676"},{"teacherId":9939676,"projectId":9586645,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our STEAM project and providing my 1st graders with magnetic building blocks, open ended building toys, Play Doh stampers, and suction building toys. These materials have truly brought learning to life in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately were excited to explore and began sharing ideas, and building together. It was such a joy to watch their curiosity take over as they realized they could create anything they imagined.\r\n\r\nDuring our daily open play time, students plan, build, test their ideas, and try again when something doesn't work. One moment that stood out was watching a group of students work together to build a tall structure with the magnetic blocks. When it fell, they didn't give up. Instead, they talked through the problem, adjusted their design, and proudly tried again. Moments like this show how much they are growing as thinkers and learners.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped strengthen important social skills. Students are learning how to share, take turns, communicate their ideas, and work cooperatively with classmates. They are building friendships and confidence along with their creations.\r\n\r\nStudents will continue using these materials to connect their builds to classroom stories, explore simple engineering ideas, and reflect on what worked and what they would change next time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting hands on, joyful learning. Your generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759364733310,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-and-stem/9586645/","projectTitle":"Learning through Play and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baughman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741799506972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939676"},{"teacherId":9237389,"projectId":9637075,"letterContent":"Thank you, Vantage Data Centers, for your generous donation of puzzles and hands-on engineering toys. Your support has brought excitement, creativity, and meaningful learning to our classroom. My students are already exploring, building, and problem-solving in new ways, and these materials have quickly become a favorite part of their day. The puzzles challenge their thinking, while the engineering toys spark imagination and collaboration. Your kindness truly makes a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for your investment in our young learners and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758656543509,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-stem/9637075/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237389_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715899422510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237389"},{"teacherId":9237389,"projectId":9637183,"letterContent":"Thank you, Vantage Data Centers, for your generous donation of arts and craft supplies for our Imagination Station. Your support has brought excitement, creativity, and meaningful learning to our classroom. My students are already exploring, designing, and expressing themselves in new ways, and these materials have quickly become a favorite part of their day. The supplies inspire creativity, encourage fine-motor development, and foster collaboration among students. Your kindness truly makes a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for your investment in our young learners and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758656540823,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-station/9637183/","projectTitle":"Imagination Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237389_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715899422510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237389"},{"teacherId":9237389,"projectId":9637025,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my kindergarten classroom. Your support in providing puzzles and hands-on engineering toys has already begun to make a meaningful impact on my students, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in their learning, creativity, and future success.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, play is more than just fun—it's the foundation of critical thinking, problem-solving, and early engineering skills. The materials you donated are not simply toys; they are tools that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and allow young learners to explore complex concepts in a way that feels natural and exciting. Because of you, my students now have opportunities to construct, design, experiment, and collaborate every single day.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles you provided encourage essential cognitive skills such as spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, perseverance, and flexible thinking. I have already seen students challenge themselves with multi-step puzzles, proudly celebrating their success or trying again with fresh determination. These moments may seem small, but they are the building blocks of lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThe engineering toys—blocks, connectors, building sets, and other hands-on materials—have quickly become classroom favorites. Students are using them to create bridges, structures, ramps, towers, and imaginative inventions that they excitedly share with peers. These toys strengthen fine-motor skills, promote teamwork, and help students test ideas through trial and error. They also open the door to meaningful STEM conversations, even at this young age. When a tower falls, students talk about stability. When a ramp doesn't work, they naturally explore angles or force. All of this is happening because they have the right materials to explore and discover.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our engineering and building centers into vibrant, engaging spaces where students feel empowered to take risks and follow their imaginations. For many of my students, this is their first experience with materials that allow them to engineer, build, and problem-solve in such intentional ways. Your donation ensures that every child—regardless of background—has access to high-quality learning tools that foster creativity and innovation.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your support sends an important message to my students: that people in our community believe in them. They may not fully understand the scale of your generosity, but they certainly feel the excitement, encouragement, and opportunities that your kindness makes possible. You have helped create a classroom where students feel inspired, capable, and motivated to explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in early education and for recognizing the power of hands-on learning. Your donation will serve students not only this year, but for many years to come. I am profoundly grateful for your investment in my classroom, my students, and their educational journey. 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