{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Victor Falls Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10231229,"projectId":10213082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! These new materials have already made a meaningful difference in our everyday routines. The seat sacks give each student a special place to keep their books, folders, and supplies, helping our classroom stay organized and making it easier for students to take responsibility for their belongings. The lamps have also helped create a warm, welcoming environment where students can feel comfortable learning and reading. My students were especially excited to see the new items arrive and immediately wanted to help set everything up!\r\n\r\nThe vacuum and prize bin items are also getting plenty of use. Having a classroom vacuum allows students to take more ownership of keeping our shared space clean, while the prize bin gives us a fun way to celebrate students who are showing kindness, responsibility, perseverance, and growth. Our next step is to continue building these routines and encouraging students to take pride in our classroom community. Thank you for helping provide materials that make our classroom more organized, comfortable, and joyful for our third graders!","fullyFundedDate":1786383561762,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-clear-minds-building-orga/10213082/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Clear Minds: Building Organization in 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231229_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757212057691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231229"},{"teacherId":8798721,"projectId":10075759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Teachers Pay Teachers gift card project, \"Fresh Ideas for Engaged 4th Grade Learning!\" Your generosity has allowed me to purchase high-quality, teacher-created materials that supplement our district curriculum and provide my students with additional opportunities to practice important skills.\r\n\r\nThe TPT gift card has been especially valuable because it allows me to find engaging, thoughtfully designed resources that meet the specific needs of my students without spending hours creating materials myself when an excellent resource already exists. This gives me more time to focus on planning instruction, supporting individual students, and creating meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I have been able to purchase resources focused on story elements, place value, and engaging, colorful charts and visual supports. These materials add variety to our lessons, provide additional opportunities for practice, and give students visual tools they can use to access and reinforce their learning throughout the day.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support. Your donation has helped me make better use of my planning time while giving my students access to engaging resources that complement and strengthen the learning taking place in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more engaging, accessible, and meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1778559826606,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ideas-for-engaged-4th-grade-learni/10075759/","projectTitle":"Fresh Ideas for Engaged 4th Grade Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soderberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798721_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x470,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755987859674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798721"},{"teacherId":8798721,"projectId":10075718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Printed Learning for Curious Minds.\" Having a classroom printer and reliable access to ink has made a meaningful difference in my 4th grade classroom. I am now able to provide on-demand resources and supports for readers exactly when they are needed. Previously, if I needed a specific intervention resource, I would have to plan ahead to print and make copies at another time, which could delay providing that support to a student. Having a printer readily available allows me to respond to student needs in the moment and keep learning moving forward.\r\n\r\nI have also been able to print engaging, colorful charts and visual supports that students can use throughout the day. These special resources add visual interest to our classroom and give students helpful references they can easily access during reading, writing, and other lessons. Being able to quickly print graphic organizers, reading supports, passages, and other materials has made my instruction more flexible and responsive.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped me create a classroom where I can provide students with the right resources at the right time. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping me make our classroom more engaging, accessible, and responsive to the needs of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1780026177668,"projectUrl":"project/printed-learning-for-curious-minds/10075718/","projectTitle":"Printed Learning for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soderberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798721_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x470,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755987859674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798721"},{"teacherId":10561176,"projectId":10408818,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your extreme generosity in donating these items for our classroom. The joy on my students face when we received these items was priceless. They were so happy to see that people in our community our dedicated to helping students like them. \r\n\r\nSome of the items that were donated were Play Dough and Legos. These items are already so loved by my students! It gives them an opportunity to play and engage with each other and bring out their creativity. It has been amazing to watch them play and be kids in my room. We also got a new classroom rug that we sit on together each morning. It gives us a space to connect and start our day intentionally. It is my favorite part of the day and I love to see them connect with each other and settle into 2nd grade. \r\n\r\nThank you again, I will always remember this kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1788181254640,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-2nd-graders/10408818/","projectTitle":"Help My 2nd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10561176_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784918126203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10561176"},{"teacherId":9990910,"projectId":9314931,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing safer flexible seating for my students. Students can now sit more safely at the table and have the ability to easily sit in groups around the classroom without having to move their desk chairs. \r\n\r\nStudents love having the choice of where to work to best suit their needs and the choice of sitting other places around the classroom. 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Being in a new grade with new needs left me in a position where I wasn't able to provide these students with valuable learning opportunities. You changed that. My kids have been able to develop projects on the technology such as applying their concept of volume to developing buildings and structures. They were able to track their data throughout the year and set goals with the organizational furniture as well. I can't thank you enough for the difference you have made not only in my classroom but in the students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1756387078306,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-the-future-empowering-student/9341846/","projectTitle":"Voices of the Future: Empowering Student Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990078_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746824974705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990078"},{"teacherId":8798721,"projectId":6907846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your patience with my delayed gratitude, and most importantly, thank you for fully funding our floor cushion project! I am sorry that it has taken me so long to share the impact your generosity has had in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe floor cushions have been a wonderful addition to our classroom, giving students a comfortable and flexible place to learn, read, collaborate, and work. Students enjoy having the option to move beyond their desks and choose a learning space that helps them feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese cushions have been especially useful during independent reading, partner work, small-group activities, and times when students need a change of space. They have helped create a more inviting classroom environment where students can settle in, focus, and take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAfter 20 years of teaching, I know that seemingly simple additions to a classroom can make a meaningful difference in students' daily experiences. These cushions are used regularly and will continue to benefit students throughout the school year and for years to come.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in my students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming, and engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1669755985740,"projectUrl":"project/floor-cushions-for-all/6907846/","projectTitle":"Floor Cushions for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soderberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798721_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x470,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755987859674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798721"},{"teacherId":8798721,"projectId":9645657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Brain Flakes STEM building project possible. When I introduced the Brain Flakes to my students, their reaction was immediate excitement and curiosity. Before we even opened the containers, students were already asking questions and sharing ideas about what they hoped to build. Once the pieces were out, the room quickly filled with collaboration, creativity, and problem solving as students began designing structures, vehicles, and imaginative creations together.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the Brain Flakes during STEM centers and small group work to support engineering and critical thinking skills. One memorable moment was watching a group of students work together to build a car that could actually roll using the wheel and axle pieces. They tested their design, noticed what did not work, made adjustments, and celebrated when their car finally moved across the floor. These moments have helped students practice perseverance, teamwork, and flexible thinking in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using the Brain Flakes as part of our engineering challenges and problem solving lessons. They will be asked to plan their designs, explain their thinking, and reflect on how their ideas improve over time. Your generosity has given my students hands on opportunities to learn through exploration and creativity. Thank you for providing resources that bring learning to life and make our classroom an engaging place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1766679433973,"projectUrl":"project/click-create-and-collaborate-with-brai/9645657/","projectTitle":"Click, Create, and Collaborate with Brain Flakes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soderberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798721_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x470,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755987859674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798721"},{"teacherId":8798721,"projectId":9645616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Fresh Ideas for Engaged Minds: 4th Grade TPT Resources.\" Your generosity made an immediate difference in our classroom by providing high-quality materials that helped my students learn in new and exciting ways. These resources created lessons that were more interactive, more meaningful, and more accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nPart of this project helped strengthen our multiplication practice, which has been a huge boost for students' confidence in math. The new activities offered fun, structured ways to build automaticity and deepen understanding. Even students who typically struggle with math have been eagerly participating and showing noticeable growth. In literacy, our new nonfiction text feature posters quickly became a favorite reference tool in the room. Students use them during reading groups and research activities to better understand informational text, and it has raised the level of discussion and independence in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAnother major impact has been the creation of student data folders for monitoring growth. These folders have empowered students to take ownership of their learning by tracking progress, setting goals, and celebrating improvements. One student in particular, who used to feel overwhelmed by assessments, now proudly checks his data folder to see how his hard work is paying off. This increased ownership has helped transform the way our class reflects on progress and stays motivated.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and providing the tools that make our classroom feel inspiring, organized, and full of possibility. Your generosity continues to make a daily difference.","fullyFundedDate":1756387025743,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ideas-for-engaged-minds-4th-grad/9645616/","projectTitle":"Fresh Ideas for Engaged Minds: 4th Grade TPT Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soderberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798721_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x470,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755987859674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798721"},{"teacherId":8798721,"projectId":9647874,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been fully engaged in hands-on STEM learning with the new building resources from our project, Hands-On STEM for Growing Learners. The moment my students saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began exploring, snapping pieces together, sharing ideas, and challenging themselves to build structures that were taller, stronger, and more creative.\r\n\r\nWe have already used the materials during our engineering challenges, where students planned, tested, and redesigned their creations to see what worked best. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students troubleshoot how to keep their tower from leaning. They worked together, experimented with solutions, and cheered when it finally stood on its own. These resources have given my students the confidence to try, fail, try again, and persist through challenges.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue to use these tools during STEM stations, collaborative group projects, and design challenges that support problem solving, teamwork, and creativity. Your support has given my students opportunities they would not have had otherwise, and it has made our classroom a place where ideas come alive. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them grow as young engineers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1756387057718,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-growing-learners/9647874/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Stem for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soderberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8798721_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x470,y792&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755987859674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8798721"},{"teacherId":10031527,"projectId":9343164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! The students are absolutely loving the new book sets you provided — they're so excited about reading that they've even started asking for silent reading time!\r\n\r\nAll of the thoughtful supplies you sent — from tape and baby wipes to hand sanitizer — help our classroom run smoothly each day and keep germs at bay. The math manipulatives have made a huge difference in helping every student learn in the way that works best for them, building their confidence and success in math.\r\n\r\nThe vacuum has become a surprise classroom favorite! Students take pride in using it and have learned the importance of cleaning up after themselves and caring for their space.\r\n\r\nWhen the students learned that kindhearted people they've never met donated all of these materials, they were truly amazed and touched. Your kindness has made them feel seen, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. 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