{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leopold Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7281618,"projectId":10443835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Equipping Young Mathematicians for Success\"! Because of your generosity, every one of my second-grade mathematicians now has the materials to build their own individualized math binder.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived in our classroom, my students could not wait to see what was inside. Your gift provided zippered pencil pouches for each student's binder, sheet protectors to keep our math resources safe, colored pencils for showing our thinking in more than one way, laminating pouches so our most-used reference tools will last all year, and an electric pencil sharpener that keeps our math time moving instead of waiting in line.\r\n\r\nThese binders give my students a dedicated space to store their important math resources, track their growth, and organize their work throughout the year. Having their tools and reference materials right at their fingertips helps them work more independently, solve problems with confidence, and stay focused and excited about learning math every day. An organized classroom truly does create organized thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for giving them what they need to see themselves as mathematicians. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1786392710791,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-mathematicians-for-succe/10443835/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Mathematicians for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hargrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658686142354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281618"},{"teacherId":5735625,"projectId":10174992,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project. The students were absolutely thrilled to add new math games to our collection. Their eyes lit up as they cheered! \r\n\r\nMany of the fourth graders in our classes still need additional practice to consolidate their math facts. The games help them build fact fluency while encouraging collaboration and oral language. They have so much fun that they don't even realize that they are working on their math skills! Furthermore, most students in our classes are English language learners. Oftentimes, these students feel more hesitant to share their voices in the English mathematics class. Playing games removes this affective filter because the students are more focused on enjoying the game.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate donors like you who help our scholars have additional resources that ignite the spark of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1775005696672,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-fun-games-for-play-based-learni/10174992/","projectTitle":"Math Is Fun! Games for Play-based Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5735625_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768888434479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5735625"},{"teacherId":5735625,"projectId":10552722,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a classroom carpet. The students were thrilled when they walked into the room and saw the new carpet. It gives our class a space to gather and a place to learn. \r\n\r\nStudents use the carpet every day for Morning Meeting. We gather to share our ideas and opinions and build a stronger classroom community. We also enjoy playing games on the carpet that build both social and academic skills such as eye contact, attentive listening, and using a strong voice. \r\n\r\nStudents love to work on the carpet for both reading and math. They enjoy moving to the carpet to buddy read and play math games because they are able to choose their seating position and take up more space than if they were seated at their tables. It also provides an additional small group space for both our bilingual resource teachers and math specialist to work with their small groups. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1788108278595,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-community-carpet/10552722/","projectTitle":"Classroom Community Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5735625_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768888434479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5735625"},{"teacherId":7281618,"projectId":10466354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and support of our classroom math project! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in how my second graders engage with math each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on math tools that allow them to explore, practice, and strengthen important foundational skills. These materials have been especially helpful as we work on number sense, place value, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving. Instead of simply looking at numbers on paper, students are able to build, model, and explain their mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts has been seeing students gain confidence as they use these tools during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent practice. Students who may have struggled to understand a concept are now able to make connections through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources also allow me to better meet students where they are academically while providing meaningful opportunities for collaboration","fullyFundedDate":1787574118606,"projectUrl":"project/building-independent-mathematicians/10466354/","projectTitle":"Building Independent Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hargrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658686142354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281618"},{"teacherId":7281618,"projectId":10735355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom snack project! Your kindness helps ensure that my students have access to snacks throughout the school day, allowing them to stay energized, focused, and ready to learn. Having snacks available makes such a difference, especially for our growing learners!\r\n\r\nAs a second-grade teacher, I see firsthand how important it is for students to have their basic needs met before they can fully engage in learning. Your generosity helps create a classroom where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to do their best. These snacks will provide an extra boost during our busy days filled with learning, collaboration, and fun!\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond providing snacks. It reminds my students that there are people in our community who believe in them and want to see them succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and investment in our classroom community. Thank you for helping our learners grow and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1791903034777,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-ready-and-brains-ready/10735355/","projectTitle":"Snacks Ready and Brains Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hargrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658686142354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281618"},{"teacherId":7281618,"projectId":10383641,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our second graders have access to meaningful, hands-on math materials that are helping bring our learning to life! These resources are making a difference in how students explore numbers, build confidence, and develop their mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nOur students have been excited to use these materials during whole-group lessons, math stations, and small-group instruction. Rather than simply solving problems on paper, students are able to use manipulatives to model their thinking, practice strategies, and make connections between numbers. It has been especially rewarding to see students who may struggle with math feel more confident when they can physically build and represent their thinking.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning, we are focusing on strengthening number sense, addition and subtraction strategies, and place value understanding. These materials will continue to support students at","fullyFundedDate":1785451524948,"projectUrl":"project/where-math-meets-organization/10383641/","projectTitle":"Where Math Meets Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hargrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658686142354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281618"},{"teacherId":5735625,"projectId":10312340,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations that have allowed our class to enjoy screen-free reference materials. When the students saw all of the different atlases, their eyes lit up! When it is time for daily vocabulary, the students jump up to get their individual dictionaries! They also help students have a multisensory experience, which enriches and deepens their learning.\r\n\r\nThe individual dictionaries have helped students become faster and more fluent. They can now locate words quickly, identify syllables, and determine parts of speech. They continue to write stronger sentences and acquire more vocabulary. \r\n\r\nThe students cannot wait to use the beautiful atlases during our geography unit! In addition, the dinosaur and animal atlases were a huge hit among some of our animal buffs. \r\n\r\nThese physical books truly keep the \"reading spark\" alive for students. The excitement and curiosity helps students have agency over their own learning, which is so powerful! \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1780960730823,"projectUrl":"project/screen-free-reference-materials/10312340/","projectTitle":"Screen Free Reference Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5735625_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768888434479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5735625"},{"teacherId":9738386,"projectId":10194094,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project come to life! My students and I were able to make tie blankets for Project Linus, a foundation that will donate the the blankets we made to children who are currently in the hospital. My students were so excited to do this project and to give back to their community. Every student got to choose the fleece bought from this donation to make into a tie blanket.\r\nThis project not only taught my students the value of giving back to others, but they also needed to practice measuring, since the ties needed to be so long and wide. Many of them used rulers and permanent markers, but some realized using painters tape to mark how far down they needed to cut, the only thing they needed to mark off was the width of the strips. This was a great project to start the year off with. \r\nThe next mini project we will be working on is designing our own golf clubs and making our own mini golf hole.","fullyFundedDate":1776972303221,"projectUrl":"project/knot-just-a-blanket/10194094/","projectTitle":"Knot Just A Blanket","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. La Dell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9738386_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734018937936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9738386"},{"teacherId":7281618,"projectId":10470272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of snacks to our classroom! Your kindness and support mean more to us than you may realize. Having snacks available throughout the school day helps make sure our students can stay fueled, focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary teacher, I see every day how much the little things can make a big difference. Our students come to school each day ready to learn, grow, explore, ask questions, and build relationships with the people around them. A simple snack can provide the extra boost a student needs to make it through a busy day of learning. When students are hungry, it can be difficult for them to concentrate on math, reading, science, or any of the other exciting things happening in our classroom. Because of your donation, we are able to meet that need and help students focus their energy on being successful learners.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps us create a classroom community where students know they are cared for and supported. I want my classroom to be a place where every child feels safe, welcomed, valued, and prepared to do their best. Having snacks available is one small but meaningful way we can help make that happen.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful for individuals like you who choose to invest in classrooms and students. Teaching and learning truly take a community, and your generosity is a wonderful example of what it looks like when people come together to support children. You may not get to see all of the everyday moments that happen in our classroom, but please know that your contribution becomes part of those moments. It supports students as they solve challenging problems, work with classmates, learn something new, celebrate their successes, and keep trying when something feels difficult.\r\n\r\nOur students are working hard each day to grow not only academically, but also as kind, responsible, and caring members of our classroom community. Your support helps give them one more resource they need to have successful days at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our students and choosing to support our classroom. We are incredibly appreciative of your generosity and the difference you are helping make in the lives of our learners. Every snack donated will be put to good use and enjoyed by students who are working hard each day.\r\n\r\nFrom our entire classroom community, thank you for helping keep our students fueled, focused, and ready to learn. We are so grateful to have people like you cheering us on and supporting the important work happening in our classroom each day! 💙","fullyFundedDate":1789005662945,"projectUrl":"project/snack-is-a-necessity/10470272/","projectTitle":"Snack Is a Necessity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hargrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658686142354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281618"},{"teacherId":7281618,"projectId":10232915,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Freedom Schools scholars and Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) were able to transform their classrooms into welcoming, engaging spaces that fostered learning, creativity, and joy. The decorations and classroom supports helped create an environment where scholars felt excited to arrive each morning and ready to participate in the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), discussions, and enrichment activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the scholars first walked into their decorated classrooms, their faces lit up with excitement. The colorful visuals, bulletin boards, and classroom resources created a sense of belonging and pride in their learning spaces. Our SLIs used these materials every day to reinforce lessons, support literacy instruction, and celebrate scholars' growth throughout the six-week program.\r\n\r\nThese resources became especially meaningful during activities such as daily read-aloud discussions, cooperative learning projects, and our end-of-summer celebrations, where scholars were able to showcase everything they had learned. The classroom supports also helped our SLIs build engaging learning environments that encouraged scholars to think critically, collaborate with one another, and express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nAs our scholars continue their educational journeys, the confidence, literacy skills, and sense of community they developed this summer will carry with them into the new school year. Thank you for helping us create spaces where children could learn, lead, and dream big. Your support made an unforgettable impact on our Freedom Schools community.","fullyFundedDate":1778870570486,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-scholars-into-freedom-schools/10232915/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Scholars Into Freedom Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hargrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658686142354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281618"},{"teacherId":9510929,"projectId":10279084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have the classroom supplies they need to participate more fully in our daily lessons. Having these materials readily available has made a noticeable difference in our classroom, allowing students to stay engaged, work independently, and focus on learning without worrying about sharing or going without essential resources.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were excited to see everything we had received. They couldn't wait to put the new materials to use, and their enthusiasm was evident from the very first day. These resources have become part of our everyday instruction, helping students complete hands-on activities, collaborate with classmates, and build confidence as they learn new skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity continues to make a positive impact every day. As we move forward with new lessons and classroom projects, these supplies will support creative learning, problem-solving, and meaningful practice across all subject areas. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they have the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778379987398,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-start-begins-with-the-right-too/10279084/","projectTitle":"A Strong Start Begins With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510929_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y764&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712947564974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510929"},{"teacherId":9467552,"projectId":9659290,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Tito's Den at Leopold Elementary. Your contributions funded new regulation tools and materials that will refresh the space and support the Loan a Tool initiative, which extends regulation strategies beyond the Den and into classrooms. When students find a tool that works for them during a visit, we can now offer that same tool for use in their classroom, helping students practice regulation where they learn every day. \r\n\r\nThis year, 256 individual students, approximately 42% of the student body, accessed the space, up from 35% last year. Students visit for an average of 11 minutes to practice regulation strategies with a supportive adult before returning to class. 71% of students leave the space in a regulated state, as measured by the Zones of Regulation.\r\n\r\nYour support directly strengthens the bridge between the Den and the classroom, which is where lasting skill-building happens. 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