{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fawcett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":10501532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our *Fuel for Fun: Nutritious Snacks for Active Little Learners* project! Your generosity has helped provide my kindergarten students with snacks to enjoy throughout the school day. My students are always excited when snack time arrives, and having snacks available helps them feel cared for and ready to continue learning. It is such a joy to see them enjoy their snacks, recharge, and get ready for our next classroom activity.\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten teacher, I know that students learn best when they feel supported and their basic needs are met. Having snacks available helps my students stay focused and participate in our daily activities, from practicing letter sounds and sight words to counting, reading stories, and working with classmates. These small moments make a big difference in creating a welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can grow, explore, and succeed. Your kindness supports more than snack time; it helps us build a positive learning environment where our little learners can focus on developing important academic and social skills. We are so grateful for your generosity and for being part of our kindergarten classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1788181247951,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-fun-nutritious-snacks-for-acti/10501532/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Fun: Nutritious Snacks for Active Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":10467502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Ready to Learn: Kindergarten Classroom Essentials project! My kindergarten students are curious, creative, and excited to learn, and these classroom supplies help them build the skills they need to succeed. We use our primary journals every day for morning work, giving students the opportunity to practice writing their names, drawing pictures, and developing early writing skills. It is wonderful to see their confidence grow as they express their ideas and take pride in their work. We also use our folders to keep materials organized for computer time and independent work, helping students learn responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nThese supplies help us create an organized and engaging learning environment where students can focus on learning. Our students use classroom materials to practice letter formation, recognize sight words, and strengthen their early math skills. Having the right supplies available makes it easier for students to participate in daily activities and practice important skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can continue providing meaningful learning experiences that support each student's growth. Our next steps include strengthening letter recognition, practicing writing names and simple words, and building foundational math skills. Thank you for investing in our young learners and helping create a classroom where every child has the tools they need to learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1786726135673,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-kindergarten-classroom-e/10467502/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Kindergarten Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":10218364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snack project! Your generosity has helped provide my kindergarten students with snacks to keep them fueled and ready to learn throughout the school day. My students are always excited when snack time arrives, and having snacks available helps them feel cared for and ready to participate in our classroom activities. As a kindergarten teacher, I know that little things can make a big difference, and your kindness has helped meet an important need for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students can enjoy a snack while taking a short break from learning, recharging their energy, and getting ready for our next activity. Whether we are practicing letter sounds, counting, reading stories, or working together with friends, having their basic needs met helps students stay focused and engaged. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel supported, valued, and ready to grow. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our little learners' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1778051229097,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-hungry-kinderg/10218364/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Hungry Kindergarten Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":3488397,"projectId":10439954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Your support takes the burden off of me and my students families. You are so appreciated.\r\nWe use our whiteboard every day for math and phonics. Having new ones makes it that much more special. \r\nThe flowers are amazing decorations for our haul in classroom. The kids love them and enjoy looking at them as well as the other students at school.\r\nThank you so much for card stock. Card stock is amazing for painting and helps the crafts last much longer this fall we painted leaves.","fullyFundedDate":1786950535685,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-and-cardstock/10439954/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards and cardstock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3488397_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467423865819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3488397"},{"teacherId":3488397,"projectId":10327567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My kids love the fall activities with the card stock and the new books.\r\nCard stock is very expensive and is so much better for painting and making crafts to last longer.\r\n They are looking forward to doing the sun catchers for every season and holiday. They are especially excited for the snowman craft, which is a hit every year. I have had students come back and say they still have her snowman\r\n Thank you so much for your amazing donations. They made my job easier and takes the burden off me and my students families.","fullyFundedDate":1781032402171,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-crafts-and-books/10327567/","projectTitle":"Holiday Crafts and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3488397_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467423865819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3488397"},{"teacherId":10010193,"projectId":10288642,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students were so excited to see our new math manipulatives! The buttons, counting bears, and Unifix cubes have brought so much excitement and hands-on learning into our classroom. My students love having the opportunity to touch, move, sort, count, and build while learning important math skills.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during our whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and math centers. Students are practicing counting, sorting by different attributes, recognizing patterns, building numbers, and creating simple addition and subtraction equations. These manipulatives are especially helpful because they allow students to see and physically work with math concepts, making learning more meaningful and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building number sense, strengthening counting skills, and exploring addition and subtraction using these hands-on materials. Students will have opportunities to show different ways to make numbers, explain their mathematical thinking, and work together to solve problems. These resources will continue to support students with different learning needs and help build their confidence and excitement for math.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for making this project possible! Your kindness has provided my students with valuable tools that make learning fun, engaging, and accessible. We are so grateful for your support and for helping our kindergarten mathematicians learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1779298634241,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-manipulatives-help-kinderg/10288642/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Math Manipulatives Help Kindergarteners Learn, Count, and Grow Confidently!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010193_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771451812195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamie-stanford"},{"teacherId":10010193,"projectId":10106808,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the Magna-Tiles! They actually clapped when I pulled them out of the box, and their excitement was contagious. They were incredibly grateful for these donations and couldn't wait to start building.\r\n\r\nWe used the Magna-Tiles to build animal habitats as part of our classroom learning about animals and the environments they need to survive. Before our zoo field trip, students had the opportunity to use their creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to design and build habitats for different animals. As they built, we discussed what animals need to survive, including food, water, shelter, and a safe place to live.\r\n\r\nOur next step was to help students make connections between the habitats they built and the real environments animals live in. This hands-on experience helped students develop a better understanding of animal habitats and what animals need to survive before our zoo field trip. Students also had the opportunity to share their learning with their families by explaining the habitat they built, which animal it was for, and why they designed it that way.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for making this hands-on learning experience possible! These Magna-Tiles have brought so much joy, creativity, and excitement into our classroom. Even better, my new group of kindergarten students this school year will also have the opportunity to build animal habitats, explore how animals live, and learn about their needs before our upcoming zoo field trip. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1778608975443,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-animals-through-creative-const/10106808/","projectTitle":"Exploring Animals Through Creative Construction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010193_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771451812195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamie-stanford"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":10218212,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have engaging, hands-on resources that support both their academic growth and their social-emotional development. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when the materials arrived. My students couldn't wait to explore the magnetic building blocks, and they quickly began working together to create castles, towers, and imaginative worlds. It was wonderful to watch them practice problem-solving, communication, and teamwork while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nOur calm-down corner has become an even more valuable space with the See My Feelings Mirror and My Feelings Rainbow Fidget. Students are learning to identify their emotions, use calming strategies, and return to learning with greater confidence. It has been rewarding to see children independently choose these tools when they need a moment to reset.\r\n\r\nDuring our literacy block, the CVC Word Builder and Elkonin Boxes have made phonics lessons more interactive. Students eagerly build and segment words, strengthening their letter-sound knowledge and early reading skills through hands-on practice. In math, the Magnetic Number Bonds Set has helped students visualize number relationships and build confidence as they explore addition and subtraction concepts.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, markers, and laminated activities have become daily classroom favorites. Every student has the opportunity to actively participate, practice new skills, and learn from mistakes in a fun, low-pressure way because they can simply erase and try again.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will remain an important part of our daily learning. My students will continue building foundational reading and math skills while developing the confidence, creativity, and emotional regulation they need to be successful learners. Your kindness has created opportunities that will benefit my students every single day, and I am so grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in my classroom and helping my students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778193399947,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-hands-on-learning/10218212/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Hands-On Learning & Emotional Growth in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9905710,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom prize box has become a powerful tool for encouraging positive behavior and building a supportive classroom community. We use the prizes as part of our daily and weekly routines to recognize students who are following expectations, showing kindness, and trying their best. One special moment that stood out was during our work on classroom routines. Students were especially focused on walking safely in the hallway and meeting carpet expectations. Being able to earn a prize gave them extra motivation, and I saw so many students making better choices and encouraging one another.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the prize box, they were beyond excited! Their eyes lit up as they looked at all the fun options, and it immediately created a sense of excitement around making good choices. Even more meaningful has been seeing how proud they feel when they earn something. They light up with confidence and can't wait to share their success. It has helped turn positive behavior into something we celebrate as a class, rather than just something we expect.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the prize box to support our classroom expectations and build strong habits. As we work on teamwork, responsibility, and independence, students will have opportunities to earn rewards for showing growth in these areas. Your support has helped create a positive, motivating environment where students feel encouraged to do their best every day. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768441822210,"projectUrl":"project/prize-box-power-encouraging-positive-be/9905710/","projectTitle":"Prize Box Power! Encouraging Positive Behavior in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9989112,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is now stocked with nutritious snacks that help keep my kindergarteners energized, focused, and ready to learn. These snacks have quickly become an important part of our daily routine, especially during times when students need a boost to stay engaged and do their best.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks during our mid-morning break and sometimes in the afternoon when energy starts to dip. One special moment that stood out was during a phonics lesson—students were working hard to practice letter sounds and build simple words. After having a quick snack, I noticed a huge difference in their stamina and participation. Students who sometimes struggle to stay focused were more engaged, raising their hands, and excited to try.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement! They were so grateful and kept saying things like, \"Is this for us?\" and \"Thank you!\" It was a meaningful moment where they felt cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we are able to create a more comfortable and supportive learning environment where students' basic needs are met, allowing them to focus on learning and growing. Moving forward, we will continue to build strong routines that support both academic and social-emotional growth. As we dive deeper into our literacy and math units, having consistent access to snacks will help students stay focused and ready to participate fully.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in our classroom each and every day. Thank you for helping fuel both the bodies and minds of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768415494433,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-fun-nutritious-snacks-for-acti/9989112/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Fun: Nutritious Snacks for Active Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752677_orig.jpg?crop=297,297,x228,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661230901613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752677"},{"teacherId":6008517,"projectId":9757771,"letterContent":"Our class would like to thank you so much for the snacks you provided to us! Because of your generous donation, we received many boxes of Cheez-Its, Pirate's Booty popcorn, Snyder's mini pretzels, and Mott's fruit snacks. \r\nWhen the snacks first began arriving, we made a small stack near our cabinets, and my students didn't really notice. As the snacks kept arriving, the stack grew so large that it was hard for them to ignore, and their excitement was through the roof! They asked if we could please build a snack fort with all the boxes. That was a really fun idea, but we just didn't have the space. Maybe next time.\r\nThese kinds of snacks are all favorites with my young students, and they are so excited to have an extra boost of brain food each afternoon. Our lunch is pretty early in the day, so by mid-afternoon they are really dragging through our lessons. Being able to choose from a variety of snacks is fun for them, and getting some quick energy to finish off the day strong is priceless.\r\nWithout these snacks, students would be distracted and hangry all afternoon and go home hungry. Thank you for filling their tummies!","fullyFundedDate":1759441967819,"projectUrl":"project/sos-send-our-snacks/9757771/","projectTitle":"SOS! Send Our Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6008517"},{"teacherId":6752677,"projectId":9674864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Little Things, Big Impact: Tools for Learning, Safety, and Joy. Because of your generosity, my students now have essential tools that truly make a difference in our everyday classroom experience. When the materials arrived, the students were beyond excited especially seeing their own crayon boxes and the fun celebration supplies. They immediately felt a sense of ownership and pride knowing these materials were just for them.\r\n\r\nWe use the air purifier every day during carpet time, which is when we have whole-class instruction. Having clean, fresh air has helped create a healthier and more comfortable learning environment for my students. Each child now has their own crayon box, which has helped them learn how to stay organized and take responsibility for their materials. Our safety supplies have also had a big impact. Bandages are used regularly, and one student takes on the role of \"First Aid Helper\" every two weeks. This responsibility teaches leadership and care for others, while our ice packs help prevent students from missing learning time by walking to the nurse for minor injuries.\r\n\r\nThe birthday celebration items have been especially meaningful. Students feel truly special when they receive birthday hats, sunglasses, stickers, and even a decorated chair cover on their big day. These small celebrations bring so much joy and help each child feel seen, valued, and celebrated in our classroom community. 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