{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chautauqua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":130357,"projectId":9557318,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when the clay arrived. Every week they come into the art room asking when it is their turn to work with the clay. Many of my students have worked with clay in the past and it is their favorite medium to work with. I am starting with my youngest students. They will be creating texture bowls to give to their family for the holidays. \r\nThey cannot get enough of it. If given the choice they would work with clay all year long. It engages their hands, minds, and imaginations all at once. Working with clay nurtures creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence. Most importantly, clay gives my students the chance to feel proud of what they make, and that pride carries into all areas of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756775743602,"projectUrl":"project/clay-play/9557318/","projectTitle":"Clay Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp130357_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535480630442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbrenno1"},{"teacherId":9398833,"projectId":9671227,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to see the shelves filled with this year's OTTER Award nominees at the start of the school year. Having multiple copies of each title has made the books much more accessible and inviting, allowing students to easily find and enjoy stories that interest them. Many were immediately drawn to the bright covers and familiar authors, and several students have already started reading through the list on their own. Starting the year with these engaging books helped spark enthusiasm for reading and encouraged students to explore new stories and genres.\r\n\r\nThese books are now a regular part of our classroom library, available for students to choose during independent reading time. Having enough copies of each title means that several students can read the same book at the same time if they choose, leading to spontaneous conversations and shared excitement about favorite moments and characters. Later in the year, students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite OTTER nominee, which adds a fun sense of purpose to their reading. We are so grateful to our donors for helping us create a classroom library that fosters choice, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1757728826317,"projectUrl":"project/otter-award-books/9671227/","projectTitle":"Otter Award Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740173382559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398833"},{"teacherId":9398833,"projectId":9379084,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled when they first walked into the classroom at the start of the year and saw how organized and welcoming the space looked. The new supply drawers, caddies, and student mailboxes helped us start the year with clear systems in place, which set a positive tone right away. Students quickly learned how to use each part of our setup—where to find pencils and glue sticks, how to return shared materials, and where to check their mailboxes for notes or finished work. Having everything organized from day one helped everyone settle into routines smoothly and made the classroom feel calm and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nWe use these organizational tools every day during our lessons and projects. The caddies keep table supplies within easy reach during writing and art time, while the drawers help us store and rotate materials for different subjects. The student mailboxes have become an important part of our communication system, allowing students to take responsibility for managing their own work and notes. These tools have made it much easier for students to stay focused and independent during class time.","fullyFundedDate":1750345015423,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-fresh-unified-2nd3rd-gr/9379084/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Fresh, Unified 2nd–3rd Grade Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740173382559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398833"},{"teacherId":7431644,"projectId":9124845,"letterContent":"Our new dramatic play materials have completely transformed center time in our classroom. When the boxes first arrived, students could hardly contain their excitement—rushing to explore the colorful costumes, play coffee stand, and pretend money. Almost instantly, the classroom filled with the energy of shopkeepers, customers, doctors, and police officers.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment happened at our play coffee stand. Students carefully set out cups, handed out menus, and practiced counting money as they \"served\" their friends. What looked like a simple exchange was actually math in action—children recognizing numbers, adding up totals, and making change. At another table, two children proudly dressed in doctor and police costumes, taking turns helping their friends and imagining how community helpers work together.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now a daily part of our routine. They encourage collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving while also building early academic skills. Children are practicing literacy when they write shopping lists or signs for their \"shops,\" and they are practicing social-emotional skills as they role-play, share materials, and negotiate roles.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll expand our dramatic play into new themes connected to our curriculum—like a post office, hospital, or farmer's market. These materials have given my students the tools to create, explore, and connect in powerful ways, and I am deeply grateful to you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746740049491,"projectUrl":"project/market-magic-hands-on-learning-through/9124845/","projectTitle":"Market Magic: Hands-On Learning Through Dramatic Play in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7431644_orig.jpg?crop=1459,1459,x146,y1628&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740582123783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7431644"},{"teacherId":2523176,"projectId":9272667,"letterContent":"It was very exciting to receive the items included in our project in the mail. The items are being used across many grade levels in a variety of ways. Older students have been using our singing bowl chime and the three-toned chime to gather together, get centered and for our school wide assemblies. It is also being used as a listening tool with my youngest kindergartners and first graders. We get completely silent and close our eyes when the chime is rung. Then we keep our eyes closed until we can no longer hear a sound coming from the bowl. It has been a true exercise in listening and it is a wonderful calming activity. \r\n\r\nAnother item that we are making great use of is the head phones that we ordered for our battery operated keyboards. Students are using them in centers and it is a popular activity.","fullyFundedDate":1747937205409,"projectUrl":"project/music-classroom-launch/9272667/","projectTitle":"Music Classroom Launch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chautauquamusic"},{"teacherId":130357,"projectId":9328907,"letterContent":"With these supplies, my students can build, assemble, and create in ways that spark both imagination and problem-solving. The sturdy cardboard squares are the perfect foundation for sculpture, collage, and engineering-inspired projects, while the glue and glue dots give them the flexibility to explore different building techniques. This hands-on work not only strengthens fine motor skills, but also encourages persistence, experimentation, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nArt parties are a favorite for my students. Cardboard, hot glue and glue dots for the little ones are central to these parties. It is amazing to see what they create with these simple supplies.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our art room is buzzing with excitement as students bring their ideas to life in 3D. Your generosity has turned everyday materials into the building blocks for creativity, learning, and confidence. We truly couldn't do this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1746586836582,"projectUrl":"project/art-parties-bring-engineering-and-3-d-de/9328907/","projectTitle":"Art Parties Bring Engineering and 3-D Design to Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp130357_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535480630442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbrenno1"},{"teacherId":130357,"projectId":9328851,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support I was able to creating centers in my art room. This has had a transformative impact on both my teaching and student learning. Centers offer my students choices in how they engage with art, fostering independence and ownership over their creative process. By rotating through different centers, students are exposed to a variety of techniques, mediums, and concepts in a manageable and engaging way, which supports diverse learning styles and paces.\r\n\r\nFrom a developmental perspective, centers provide opportunities to reinforce fine motor skills, critical thinking, and decision-making. Having centers allow my students to gain hands-on experience that builds both skill and confidence. Thank you for bring this to my art room.","fullyFundedDate":1746976051100,"projectUrl":"project/centers-for-creative-learning/9328851/","projectTitle":"Centers for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp130357_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535480630442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbrenno1"},{"teacherId":9398833,"projectId":9171335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring these books into our classroom! With your support, we launched a leveled reading challenge where students chose books at their reading level, completed comprehension quizzes, and earned points to \"level up.\" It was incredible to see how motivated and engaged they were—many students pushed themselves to read more and try new genres just to keep climbing. The books supported a range of skills like understanding plot, character development, and main idea, all while meeting students right where they are as readers. One student who normally struggles with focus was so determined to earn points that he read and passed quizzes for three books in a week! Another student who hadn't shown much interest in fiction fell in love with one of the series and asked if she could take the next book home. These books turned reading into a game—and our classroom into a community of proud, excited readers.","fullyFundedDate":1742851683237,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-literacy-a-reading-challenge-f/9171335/","projectTitle":"Level Up Literacy: A Reading Challenge for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740173382559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398833"},{"teacherId":7485642,"projectId":8382446,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to a simple yet powerful tool that can transform their learning experience. The addition of noise cancelling headphones to our classroom means fewer distractions, greater focus, and a more inclusive environment where every student, regardless of their sensory or attention needs, can fully engage in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese headphones are more than just equipment; they are a bridge to equity. For students who struggle with sensory processing or attention challenges, this resource helps level the playing field, giving them the quiet space they need to concentrate, process information, and perform to the best of their abilities.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a real and lasting difference. With your help, we have been able to create a classroom where all learners feel supported, capable, and confident. Thank you for investing in our students' success and for helping them reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1723685522448,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-with-noise-cancelling/8382446/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning with Noise Cancelling Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7485642_orig.jpg?crop=1342,1342,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619293442955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7485642"},{"teacherId":7485642,"projectId":8699928,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more organized, efficient, and student-centered learning space. The Maitys 24 Pcs Chair Storage Pocket Set will provide each of my students with a personal space to keep their books, supplies, and materials easily within reach. With eight bright colors and name tag slots, these organizers not only add a cheerful touch to our classroom but also helps students take ownership of their space and stay focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThis project goes beyond simple organization, it empowers students to be more independent, responsible, and ready to learn. By reducing clutter and streamlining access to materials, we can spend more time engaged in meaningful learning and less time searching for supplies. Your donation directly supports our goal of creating a calm, productive environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom a place where students feel confident, prepared, and proud of their learning space!","fullyFundedDate":1734919717825,"projectUrl":"project/organize-and-optimize-over-the-chair-po/8699928/","projectTitle":"Organize and Optimize: Over the Chair Pockets for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7485642_orig.jpg?crop=1342,1342,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619293442955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7485642"},{"teacherId":7485642,"projectId":9041618,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students will now have access to a wide range of hands-on, engaging math tools that will transform our classroom into a dynamic environment for exploration and discovery. These materials, such as the Counting Boxes, Magnetic Math Tins, and the Construct-A-Number Center, will give my kindergarten and first-grade learners the opportunity to actively engage with foundational math concepts like counting, sorting, number recognition, and simple operations.\r\nEach item in this project was chosen with my students' diverse learning styles and needs in mind. The sensory-rich experiences provided by tools like the Jumbo Counting Bears Matching Game, Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit, and Indestructible Giant Beads will support fine motor development while making abstract concepts more concrete and accessible. The portable and interactive materials also allow for flexible learning in small groups, pairs, or independently ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow at their own pace.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my young learners will not only build confidence in their math skills but also develop a lifelong love of learning. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in their daily experience and helps lay a strong academic foundation for their future. Thank you for investing in my students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1740171751693,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-hands-on-math-a/9041618/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Hands-On Math Activities for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winking","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7485642_orig.jpg?crop=1342,1342,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619293442955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7485642"},{"teacherId":9398833,"projectId":9102770,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom routines have become smoother and more organized! The new plastic bins have made a huge difference in how our student groups manage their materials and stay on track during lessons.\r\n\r\nEach group now has its own bin where they keep shared supplies, notebooks, and ongoing project materials. This has helped reduce clutter, save time during transitions, and make it easier for students to work together as a team. During our recent writing unit, each group used their bin to store brainstorming pages, drafts, and reference materials. It kept everything in one place and helped students stay focused and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nYour support gave us a tool that's improving not only our organization, but also our collaboration and confidence. 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