{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":210664,"projectId":10273546,"letterContent":"Thanks again for your generous monetary gift to our school's art program. The Gelli plates are a huge hit. We used them all summer and collected leaves, flowers and grasses and printed multiple layered prints with so much shape and texture and color. \r\n\r\nMy students were amazed at how they turned out and even the adults joined in with the children to make their very own. The gelli plates can be used with markers, tempera paint, acrylic and ink so it is very versatile and not expensive way to print over and over again. All ages can be successful with these new tools in the art classroom.\r\n\r\nI look forward to using them each quarter as a printing station to embed the elements of art and design so students can have hands on creating and learning and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778265334698,"projectUrl":"project/print-makers/10273546/","projectTitle":"Print Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zenk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp210664_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604119227389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/210664"},{"teacherId":10499497,"projectId":10270757,"letterContent":"Thank you for making sure our classroom received the additional learning materials it needed to support all levels of learners during our literacy learning. In our first month of school, we were able to use some of the great hands on materials that were purchased. They have enhanced our learning and increased student participation. We are looking forward to seeing the positive impact of all of the materials as we introduce and learn in each unit throughout the school year. Thanks for caring about our classroom and providing students with what they need to participate and learn in kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1779379147669,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-all-learners-during-literacy/10270757/","projectTitle":"Supporting All Learners During Literacy Learning in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ovadal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10499497"},{"teacherId":9999544,"projectId":10269338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the generous donors who made our \"Engaging and Creative Classroom\" project possible! Your kindness has provided our kindergarten classroom with materials that will make learning more hands-on, meaningful, and fun. From pretend-play kitchen materials and dolls to action figures, educational math tools, classroom supplies, and flexible resources, each item will give our students opportunities to learn through play, exploration, creativity, and collaboration. These resources will help our students strengthen important foundational skills in reading, math, problem-solving, communication, and social development while allowing them to learn in ways that are engaging and exciting.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to our classroom and to our students. Having these materials available will help create a welcoming environment where children can use their imaginations, practice working together, build confidence, and develop a love of learning. Most importantly, your generosity shows our students that there are people who believe in them and want them to have the resources they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make learning more joyful, creative, and accessible for our 20 kindergarten students. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you will have on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787660685287,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-creative-classroom/10269338/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999544_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746201800933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msabben"},{"teacherId":9999544,"projectId":10392080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the generous donors who made our Trauma-Informed Classroom project possible! Your support means more than simply providing classroom materials—it is helping us create a safe, welcoming, and calming environment where every student can feel supported and ready to learn. Because of you, our students will have access to a sensory swing, calming sensory materials, and flexible lighting that can help them regulate their emotions and bodies when they feel overwhelmed. These resources will make a meaningful difference in helping our students feel comfortable, secure, and cared for throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also gives our students more opportunities to engage, explore, and learn in ways that meet their individual needs. The hands-on materials will encourage creativity, problem-solving, fine-motor development, and sustained attention, while the softer and more flexible lighting will help create a classroom atmosphere that is less overwhelming for students with sensory sensitivities. Most importantly, your donations send our students the message that their feelings, needs, and well-being matter. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our students. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for helping us build a classroom where our children can feel safe, valued, regulated, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786989994110,"projectUrl":"project/trauma-informed-classroom/10392080/","projectTitle":"Trauma Informed Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999544_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746201800933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msabben"},{"teacherId":9999544,"projectId":10233707,"letterContent":"The generosity of our donors has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and on our students' daily learning experiences. Through the \"Getting Ready for Kindergarten\" project, we received storage bins, laminating sheets, watercolor paper and paints, markers, sentence strips, organizational pouches, floor spots, craft materials, and other essential classroom supplies. These materials have helped us create a more organized, inviting, and engaging learning environment where students can easily access the tools they need and take greater ownership of their learning. Having these resources available allows me to spend more time focusing on teaching and supporting students rather than worrying about whether we have the materials needed for meaningful classroom experiences.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations have given our students more opportunities to learn through hands-on, creative, and interactive activities. The art supplies encourage creativity and self-expression, while the organizational materials help students practice independence, responsibility, and classroom routines. The sentence strips, markers, laminating materials, and other resources can be used to create visual supports and learning activities that strengthen early literacy, communication, and foundational academic skills. Because of our donors, 20 young learners now have access to resources that help make their classroom experience more engaging, supportive, and joyful. Their generosity has helped us build a classroom where students can feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778062005909,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-kindergarten/10233707/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999544_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746201800933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msabben"},{"teacherId":9973878,"projectId":10213721,"letterContent":"As I settle into this new school year I wanted to express my gratitude to you! I moved into a classroom that had been occupied for a long time by a teacher who just retired. Being able to have my own new materials helped make the space feel better.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the students were so excited to have brand new paints as we read \"The Dot\" and celebrated creativity. They were excited to have their own folders and supply bins. Last year they had shared school supplies. Many students have been meticulously organizing their crayons and pencils to show pride in taking care of their own things.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of their learning- academically and socially through responsibility as they take care of our new things. You made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778015545868,"projectUrl":"project/starting-second-strong/10213721/","projectTitle":"Starting Second Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973878_orig.png?crop=277,277,x9,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745529490153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973878"},{"teacherId":10534057,"projectId":10343421,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for all of your help with this project. Because of you, I have been able to start my year off strong with consistency, organization, creativity, and passion. My students have already shown so much interest in the colorful and tangible materials I have ordered through this project, and the calming tools have helped students to feel welcomed and safe in these classrooms. Because of you all, they have a place where they feel they can be themselves and their ideas and desires are valued and celebrated. Thank you times a thousand!!","fullyFundedDate":1782452152496,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-special-ed-teacher/10343421/","projectTitle":"First Year Special Ed Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10534057_orig.jpg?crop=1175,1175,x182,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781752065724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10534057"},{"teacherId":8664677,"projectId":6793232,"letterContent":"Thank you for the materials that were purchased for my OT therapy room. The students were excited to have new games and materials to use for pre writing and writing skills. Many of the fine motor activities are used to support the development of hand function needed for writing. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited to explore and play with these activities/games as funds are limited and we have had a lot of the same activities/games for a long time. It renewed their interest in some of the prewriting activities we have done prior to writing. \r\n\r\nWe really appreciate the donor's choose platform and how it helps support the needs of teachers, staff and students in our schools.","fullyFundedDate":1662563948745,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-and-effective-occu/6793232/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized and Effective Occupational and Physical Therapy Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Qualey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664677"},{"teacherId":9109037,"projectId":10463657,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have already made such a meaningful difference in our classroom! My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new materials and immediately wanted to know when and how we would get to use them. There is something so special about watching students realize that people outside of our school believe in them and are willing to invest in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to help create a classroom environment where students can stay organized, engaged, and excited about learning. As a 5th Grade Dual Language Immersion classroom, our students spend their days learning, reading, writing, thinking, and communicating across both English and Spanish. Having materials that are accessible, organized, and ready for students allows us to spend less time searching for what we need and more time actually learning together.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has simply been watching students take ownership of the materials. At the beginning of the year, we have been talking a lot about responsibility and what it means to be a 5th grader and a leader in our school. Students are learning that our classroom belongs to all of us, which means taking care of our supplies, returning materials to their correct places, and making sure our space is ready for the next learning opportunity. These resources have given us an authentic way to practice those skills every single day.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are especially exciting! Students are beginning deeper work in literacy, math, social studies, and Spanish literacy. In English literacy, we are beginning our study of Esperanza Rising, where students will closely examine Esperanza as a character and track how her experiences, challenges, and relationships help her grow and come of age throughout the novel. In math, students are beginning their work with volume by building, exploring, and reasoning with unit cubes. Throughout all of this learning, the resources you provided will continue supporting students as they collaborate, organize their thinking, and grow as independent learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us begin the school year with the tools we need to learn and grow. Your contribution is not just providing classroom materials; it is helping create a space where my students can feel supported, valued, challenged, and excited to learn. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1787318748673,"projectUrl":"project/un-hogar-para-5th-multilingual-learners/10463657/","projectTitle":"Un Hogar Para 5th Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jahdai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109037_orig.jpg?crop=346,346,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718230813513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9109037"},{"teacherId":5406490,"projectId":10126249,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these essential back to school materials for my students. Each student has exactly what they need at their spot to achieve their academic goals. Families and students were so excited to see the classroom during Welcome Back visits, with their spots fully stocked and ready for them. Many families commented on how wonderful it is knowing that the classroom is fully ready for their child to start a new year. \r\nYour kindness and generosity have filled our classroom with bright vibrant school supplies, daily essentials, and new books for reading. Thank you for making our classroom a fun and inviting space - it wouldn't be the same without you!","fullyFundedDate":1778015546614,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-the-2627-school-year/10126249/","projectTitle":"Preparing for the 26/27 School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rieck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406490_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740688164027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rieckthirdgrade"},{"teacherId":10499497,"projectId":10270070,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in creating a memorable Kindergarten Kamp experience for many of our new Kindergarteners who will be starting their school year in September. Your donations helped support students in getting use to our classroom routines, using tools and toys in the classroom, being safe on the playground and most importantly getting to know some of their kindergarten peers and teachers. Not only did students have a great experience, we received a lot of positive feedback from families and were able to start creating those relationships before the start of the school year. Thanks for helping us start the school year off right! We can't wait to make Kindergarten Kamp an annual event!","fullyFundedDate":1778296665902,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kamp-supplies/10270070/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kamp Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ovadal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10499497"},{"teacherId":1842093,"projectId":10211347,"letterContent":"The resources you have helped provide me has opened many doors for my students (now and in the future!). Working in a low-income area, and as a reading interventionist, I am working with students that haven't had a lot of literacy exposure or experience with books. 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