{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Greywolf Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10055624,"projectId":9413519,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Building Future Authors,\" has already begun making a meaningful difference in our second grade classroom. With the new dictionaries, thesauruses, and writing journals, students are learning important skills that strong readers and writers use every day. They are practicing how to look up unfamiliar words, discover synonyms to make their writing more interesting, and check spellings independently. During our writing time, students now use their journals to plan stories, write drafts, and revise their work using the dictionaries and thesauruses as helpful tools. These resources are helping students understand that authors carefully choose words and continue improving their writing.\r\n\r\nReading and writing in our classroom is active, collaborative, and creative. Students spend time reading independently, reading with partners, and listening to stories together as a class. We talk about characters, settings, and new vocabulary we discover in our books. The new reference books are often open on desks as students search for better words to describe a character or setting in their stories. It has been wonderful to watch students become more confident as they explore language and see themselves as both readers and writers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new materials. Some love flipping through the thesaurus to find \"fancier\" or more descriptive words to add to their stories, while others proudly use the dictionary to check spellings on their own. One student recently shared that using the thesaurus helped them change a simple word like \"big\" to \"enormous\" in their story, which made them feel like a real author. Moments like these show how much students are enjoying the tools and taking pride in their writing. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our classroom is truly becoming a place where future authors are growing every day","fullyFundedDate":1759706775515,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-authors/9413519/","projectTitle":"Building Future Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055624"},{"teacherId":9015756,"projectId":10059548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my headphone project for my second grade class. The headphones were much needed as we didn't have enough functioning headphones for our classroom. We use the headphones to hook into our student computers to do testing as well as math fact and reading skills practice. \r\nThe kids love the new headphones! They are the perfect size for their small bodies and stay on their ears perfectly. Plus, they love the fun colors. The new headphones have eliminated many frustrations as our old ones would keep slipping out of the computers. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1770994939921,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-second-grade/10059548/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sterrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9015756_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682393163689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9015756"},{"teacherId":197771,"projectId":9801897,"letterContent":"Our elementary school serves students in grades kindergarten through second grade, along with a developmental preschool program. We have about 450 students and we share everything, germs included! As funding for schools decreases, we find ourselves looking for support with essentials such as hand sanitizer, to help us keep our students and staff healthy. One big barrier to student success is chronic absenteeism, and we are working diligently to communicate the importance of school attendance to our families. We of course do not want students at school if they are sick, but we can utilize preventative measures such as hand washing and using hand sanitizer stop the spread of germs whenever we can. Thank you for your generous support of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1761948283964,"projectUrl":"project/hand-sanitizer-to-stop-germs-and-keep-ki/9801897/","projectTitle":"Hand Sanitizer to Stop Germs and Keep Kids Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/197771"},{"teacherId":9015756,"projectId":10010300,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for funding my \"Building Knowledge\" project. The kids are thrilled with the teaching globe, posters and new books. They will fit perfectly with our upcoming unit for our social studies unit.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for Donors Choose and donors like you who keep helping our class attain items needed that we would not normally be able to get. It has made a huge difference in our class and learning for my second grade students. \r\n\r\nWe have already put the globe and maps to use exploring where places are we talk about in our knowledge and social studies time. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1770231538482,"projectUrl":"project/building-knowledge-in-second-grade/10010300/","projectTitle":"Building Knowledge in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sterrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9015756_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682393163689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9015756"},{"teacherId":8535108,"projectId":9758448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing new playground equipment for our school. The students are absolutely loving it, and it has already become a favorite part of their day. Seeing them so excited to play, explore, and move together has been wonderful.\r\nThe new equipment has made a meaningful difference by giving students more opportunities to build friendships, practice teamwork, and get their energy out in positive ways. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' happiness, health, and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1758843370585,"projectUrl":"project/playground-fun/9758448/","projectTitle":"Playground Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uskoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8535108"},{"teacherId":8535108,"projectId":9628775,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the SEL books and toys! They're always excited to use them, and they've become a go-to during our time together. Whether students are taking a break or just spending some extra time with me, these tools help them feel comfortable, engaged, and ready to talk or reset.\r\n\r\nThe materials have been such a benefit in helping students practice and build important social-emotional skills like self-regulation, communication, and problem-solving. Thank you so much for supporting this project—your generosity truly makes a positive difference for my students every day","fullyFundedDate":1755705352545,"projectUrl":"project/sel-through-reading-and-play/9628775/","projectTitle":"SEL Through Reading and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uskoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8535108"},{"teacherId":9015756,"projectId":9884398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me attain new reading material for our classroom. My kids have loved reading the new books and the books have been a great addition to our classroom library. Plus the books have been great for my higher readers for more of a challenge.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for DonorsChoose and donors like you who help me attain items for my classroom that I would not normally be able to attain on my own. It is a huge blessing to my students and I. We appreciate you so very much. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764189980815,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-second-grade/9884398/","projectTitle":"Reading in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sterrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9015756_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682393163689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9015756"},{"teacherId":9015756,"projectId":9928594,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our class attain snacks for snack time. Many of my kids don't bring or forget snack and we have quite a gap between when they come and lunch. We now have a completely full snack cupboard and the kids really love the snacks!\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for DonorsChoose and donors like you that help me attain items for my classroom that I would not normally be able to attain on my own. My school, my students and I are beyond grateful for you and your help for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768171658815,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-second-grade/9928594/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sterrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9015756_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682393163689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9015756"},{"teacherId":9015756,"projectId":9767903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project \"Making Math Fun.\" My kids absolutely love the math games. They have been using them a lot when they get done eating lunch and after finishing their daily math lesson. \r\n\r\nThe games are great because there is a variety to reach each math level they are at. The challenging ones are great for my higher math students. The kids really look forward to playing with the games when they have an opportunity.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for DonorsChoose and donors like you who have helped me attain items for my classroom that I would not have the means to get otherwise. Thank you again for helping our class.","fullyFundedDate":1762361009943,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun/9767903/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sterrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9015756_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682393163689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9015756"},{"teacherId":9706017,"projectId":9877565,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donations. You have brought so much joy to my K–2 students who love to sing, move, and make music together. Our school serves a diverse community, and many of my students don't have access to musical instruments at home.\r\n\r\nIn the music room, every child has the chance to explore sounds, create rhythms, and express themselves through music.\r\n\r\nMy classroom is a place where learning happens through movement, laughter, and song. My students thrive when they can actively participate, and they learn best by doing; especially when they have real instruments in their hands!\r\n\r\nYou have literally put music into their hands with your donations. Music helps children grow in so many ways—socially, emotionally, and academically. Learning to keep a steady beat strengthens focus, memory, and self-control. Playing instruments together teaches teamwork and cooperation. Most of all, it brings joy!\r\n\r\nWith rhythm sticks and sand blocks, my students will develop musical skills and experience the excitement of making music as a group. Your support helps them discover the rhythm inside themselves and build a lifelong love of learning and music.\r\n\r\nThis fully funded project provides rhythm sticks and sand blocks for all of my primary aged K-2 students. These instruments are perfect for introducing the essential musical concepts of steady beat and rhythm. With rhythm sticks, students can tap, clap, and echo patterns, while sand blocks help them explore sound textures and creative movement.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on activities make learning fun and meaningful. As children play together, they build coordination, concentration, and listening skills that support both music learning and overall academic success. Having enough instruments for everyone means all students can actively participate and make music together—an empowering experience that builds confidence and joy!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous and thoughtful support.","fullyFundedDate":1762651060665,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-beat-rhythm-sticks-sand/9877565/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Beat: Rhythm Sticks & Sand Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernards aka Mrs. B. Music Specialist Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706017_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x927,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724609475651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706017"},{"teacherId":9706017,"projectId":9884435,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards the purchase of electric drum sets. \r\n\r\nAs a primary elementary music teacher, introducing our K–2 students to the world of music in a fun and engaging way is key to instilling both joy and confidence in their musical abilities and creative pursuits.\r\n\r\nThrough hands-on experiences with percussion instruments, our young learners discover how sound, rhythm, and teamwork come together to create something wonderful.\r\n\r\nWhen children explore percussion, they experience immediate feedback — the sound that follows each tap, shake, or strike. This connection between action and result helps them develop focus, coordination, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nMaking music together also strengthens social-emotional growth: students learn to listen, take turns, collaborate, and celebrate each other's contributions.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you have directly helped our kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students build foundational academic and social skills through the joy of music. You have not just provided instruments — you have empowered children to express themselves, grow in confidence, and find their rhythm in learning and in life.\r\n\r\nTogether, we can help students discover that their voices — and their beats — truly matter in our world. Again, thank you for your generous and thoughtful gift.","fullyFundedDate":1766171472676,"projectUrl":"project/drumroll-please-exploring-percussion-w/9884435/","projectTitle":"Drumroll, Please. Exploring Percussion With K-2 Music Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernards aka Mrs. B. Music Specialist Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706017_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x927,y927&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724609475651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706017"},{"teacherId":9706017,"projectId":9749073,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has allowed this project to bring together two powerful learning tools: math and music. \r\n\r\nWith your support, we've purchased 6 mini piano keyboards to help students connect math concepts—like patterns, addition, and sequencing—with music theory and rhythm. They'll be developing essential keyboarding and problem-solving skills while learning that math and music can be fun, creative, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhy is this important? Many of my students don't have access to enrichment programs or technology outside of school. This project gives them a chance not just to catch up—but to soar. It turns abstract math concepts into something they can hear, feel, and understand in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nYour donation went directly toward the tools that make this possible—piano keyboards and learning materials designed to build a strong foundation in both STEM and the arts.\r\n\r\nThe earlier we reach them, the greater the impact. You have helped us close the opportunity gap and give these young learners the confidence, skills, and inspiration they need to succeed—today and for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting their journey. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760693526206,"projectUrl":"project/math-meets-music-empower-young-minds-th/9749073/","projectTitle":"Math Meets Music: Empower Young Minds Through Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernards aka Mrs. B. 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