{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burns Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8452312,"projectId":9606223,"letterContent":"Our classroom has a VIP table, a special place where students who earn it get to sit and use \"fancy\" materials during their work time. This table encourages students to focus, follow directions, and do their best, knowing their hard work is recognized. Sitting at the VIP table helps students feel proud, confident, and motivated while they explore fun, hands-on activities. It's a reward that makes learning exciting and meaningful. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom—your generosity helps make special moments like the VIP table possible for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1758038448286,"projectUrl":"project/vip-table/9606223/","projectTitle":"VIP Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8452312_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x125,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683671501083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8452312"},{"teacherId":8987055,"projectId":9601535,"letterContent":"For my little ones who are in school for the first time, this is a hard and challenging transition away from loved ones, but with the materials and supplies we received for social-emotional learning and development, we have learned new ways to improve emotions, name them, and express what is going on within ourselves. We loved the books tied to each of the specific feelings and engaged in class discussions with them after each book. We also enjoyed the feelings token box to place each colored feeling into its place each day as we came in the door to start the morning. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755534576395,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning/9601535/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8987055_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755462387087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987055"},{"teacherId":7874158,"projectId":9311535,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten classroom, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our classroom storage boxes project.\r\nThanks to your contribution, we now have a beautifully organized and functional system that will have a lasting impact on our young learners throughout the school year. These storage boxes will be used to house thematic English Language Arts (ELA), math, and fine motor activities that are carefully curated to support the foundational skills our students are developing.\r\nWhat makes this system truly powerful is its flexibility. Each month, the task cards and materials inside the boxes will be updated to reflect new themes and learning goals. This constant rotation is essential for kindergarteners, as they thrive on variety and hands-on engagement. By keeping activities fresh and aligned with our curriculum, we can better hold their attention and reinforce key concepts in a way that feels fun and exciting to them.\r\nBeyond organization, these boxes allow us to be more intentional and efficient with our instructional time. Instead of scrambling to prep and store new materials, we now have a streamlined system that keeps everything at our fingertips—ready to go and easy to access for both teachers and students.\r\nYour support has given us a tool that not only helps us stay organized, but also directly enhances the quality of instruction and student engagement in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your belief in our students and for investing in their early learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746555582399,"projectUrl":"project/thematic-time-in-kinder/9311535/","projectTitle":"Thematic Time in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mollett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7874158_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x548,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678588970211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7874158"},{"teacherId":8991800,"projectId":9283544,"letterContent":"This past week my school held grade level celebrations where 6 of my students were selected to be celebrated for their achievements in the month of September. Each student's name was added to our spinning wheel and my daily helper had the honor of spinning the wheel to see which special student would have the honor of being the VIP for the day. \r\n\r\nThe motivation my students have for earning a VIP spot at the special table is unparalleled. Their effort to actively listen, complete all work just to get a chance to use our \"fancy\" supplies has turned my classroom environment around!","fullyFundedDate":1746555582931,"projectUrl":"project/curating-creativity-in-the-classroom/9283544/","projectTitle":"Curating Creativity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679965807895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991800"},{"teacherId":8452312,"projectId":9165197,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom storage project! Your support directly impacts our learning environment, transforming our space from chaotic to calm. By providing us with these organizational tools, you're not just giving us bins and shelves; you're creating a streamlined, efficient classroom where everything has a home. This allows our students to easily find and put away materials, fostering independence and a sense of responsibility. Your gift brings order to our classroom, which helps us focus on what matters most: learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746785795829,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage/9165197/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8452312_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x125,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683671501083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8452312"},{"teacherId":8452312,"projectId":9216025,"letterContent":"Your generous donations are making a huge difference in our kindergarten classroom by providing essential STEM and fine motor materials! Our students will use these resources daily for hands-on learning, building, and discovery. The STEM materials foster early problem-solving and critical thinking. Meanwhile, fine motor materials strengthen little hands, preparing them for writing and other crucial tasks. Thank you for helping us build a strong foundation for future learning and success! These materials ignite curiosity and provide the vital tools our young learners need to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746785861010,"projectUrl":"project/stemfine-motor/9216025/","projectTitle":"STEM/Fine Motor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8452312_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x125,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683671501083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8452312"},{"teacherId":8452312,"projectId":9234890,"letterContent":"Your generous donations to our themed book project are truly making a difference in our kindergarten classroom! Each month, your support allows us to bring in exciting new books that perfectly align with our learning units and seasonal activities. Imagine the joy as students dive into books about the different seasons, like apple-themed books for our September Johnny Appleseed unit, or get ready for our field trip with engaging pumpkin books in October. These resources are more than just stories; they are vibrant tools that make learning incredibly memorable.\r\n\r\nBeyond seasonal themes, your contributions also provide us with special kindergarten books that foster crucial social-emotional skills. Books about kindness and sharing help us reinforce positive behaviors and build a caring classroom community. Each themed collection expands our students' vocabulary, strengthens their reading comprehension, and sparks their imagination, connecting directly to what they are experiencing and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create such a dynamic and engaging literary environment! Your gift provides the perfect books to support our monthly themes and foundational social lessons, truly nurturing a love for reading and learning in our youngest students.","fullyFundedDate":1746474358089,"projectUrl":"project/themed-books/9234890/","projectTitle":"Themed Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8452312_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x125,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683671501083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8452312"},{"teacherId":8452312,"projectId":7810975,"letterContent":"I want to send a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation to help us create a flexible seating environment in our classroom. Your support is truly making a difference in the way my students learn and engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nWith the new seating options, the students now have the freedom to choose the space and arrangement that works best for them, and it has made a huge impact on their focus, comfort, and overall enthusiasm for learning. The ability to move around, collaborate, and work in different settings has not only helped them feel more in control of their learning environment but has also made the classroom feel more like a place where they can thrive.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the students are more excited to come to school every day, and I can see how this positive change is encouraging them to take responsibility for their learning. Your contribution is giving them the chance to succeed in ways that go beyond the traditional classroom setup.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful donation and for supporting a better, more flexible learning environment for all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1703253149846,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/7810975/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8452312_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x125,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683671501083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8452312"},{"teacherId":8452312,"projectId":9169169,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of STEM materials to our first-grade classroom. Your thoughtful contribution is making a big impact on the way my students are learning and exploring the world around them. The materials you've provided are exactly what we need to make science, technology, engineering, and math come to life in fun, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and curiosity from the kids when they first saw the new materials were priceless. They couldn't wait to start using them, and it's already sparking their interest in subjects that will serve them well in the future. It's amazing to see them work together, problem-solve, and learn in such an interactive environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation is so much more than just materials; it's an investment in their education and their love of learning. Thank you for believing in the importance of STEM education and for helping to make these opportunities possible. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity, and we can't wait to continue using these wonderful materials in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742923147400,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials/9169169/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8452312_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x125,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683671501083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8452312"},{"teacherId":7874158,"projectId":9100386,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation that helped purchased writing materials for the students in my class. At this time of year my kindergartners are ready for more independent writing and they have the opportunity to \"free write\" each day. Up until now they just had to write on loose leaf paper. Your donation helped purchase journals for them to keep all their writing in so that they can go back and see what they have previously written about. These journals also help me see the growth in each individual student's writing abilities in a much more organized and accessible way! \r\nThe other materials purchased will really help scaffold independent writing for the students that don't quite have all the skills they need to fully write sentences on their own yet. So thank you again for your donation to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1739928346630,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-writers/9100386/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mollett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7874158_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x548,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678588970211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7874158"},{"teacherId":7874158,"projectId":9076648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our donation to this project. My students have loved puzzles so much this year and I had run out of new puzzles for them to work on when they finished activities early and needed something to help fill time. The jigsaw puzzles with 100 or more pieces that you helped purchase are used for these times. I put one puzzle out at the back of the classroom that students can work on throughout the day if they ever finish something quicker than the rest of the class. They are working on the Stitch puzzle right now and they are always so excited when they finish one and a new one gets put out on the table. \r\nThe big floor puzzles are used during whole group play time and or if the class has indoor recess when the weather is too cold or snowy. The new floor puzzles have added to the options that students can choose from and they were so excited when the boxes of puzzles were delivered to the school. So thank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1739928346576,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fast-finishers/9076648/","projectTitle":"Fun Fast Finishers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mollett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7874158_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x548,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678588970211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7874158"},{"teacherId":7874158,"projectId":9074800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to help provide my class with new books, they were super excited when they all came in. \r\nWe have already used a couple of the \"There was an Old Lady\" books to work on sequencing events, those stories have been favorites in the class this year. We have also already read Crankenstien and Crankenstien Valentine so that we could work on comparing texts. \r\nA lot of the books have also been used as stories that students can independently look and try and find words that they already know. 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