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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Springs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9370467,"projectId":9809057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and supporting hands-on STEM learning for my kindergarten students. Your generosity has made it possible for my students to fully engage in science, technology, engineering, and math activities in a way that is both exciting and stress-free.\r\n\r\nSTEM activities in our classroom often involve messy but meaningful exploration with materials such as water, glue, paint, soil, and simple science experiments. While these experiences spark creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills, they can also create concern for students who worry about staining or damaging their clothing. Many of our families already face challenges, and your support has helped ease that stress.\r\n\r\nBecause of the child-sized aprons provided through this project, my students are now able to explore freely without fear of ruining their clothes. This has increased their confidence and willingness to take risks, ask questions, and fully participate in hands-on learning. The aprons have also allowed me to teach responsibility and basic \"lab etiquette,\" helping students treat STEM activities with care and pride.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these aprons have helped create a stronger STEM identity in our classroom. Students feel like real scientists and engineers, which has built excitement, engagement, and a love for learning through exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their learning experiences. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761934412448,"projectUrl":"project/stem-smocks-little-scientists-clothes-c/9809057/","projectTitle":"STEM Smocks Little Scientists: Clothes Clean While Curiosity Gets Messy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370467_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700228654856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370467"},{"teacherId":9370467,"projectId":9723268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and supporting early literacy in our classroom. My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn, but many of them face significant challenges as they begin their reading journeys. In our low-income school, a large number of students are just starting to develop foundational literacy skills, and learning the alphabet and letter-sound connections is a critical first step toward unlocking the world of books.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to alphabet arcs, which provide a hands-on and engaging way to practice letter recognition, sequencing, and sound connections. These tools allow struggling readers to physically move and arrange letters, making abstract reading skills more concrete and accessible. This multi-sensory approach has been especially powerful in building confidence, bridging language gaps, and helping students believe in their ability to read.\r\n\r\nHaving a class set of alphabet arcs has made a meaningful difference in my teaching. Every student is able to participate at the same time, increasing opportunities for practice and accelerating progress. I am able to provide more effective instruction and support students at varying levels while keeping all learners actively engaged.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students are gaining the strong reading foundation they need to grow into confident, lifelong learners. Thank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758808510682,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-rainbow-of-letters-and-sounds/9723268/","projectTitle":"A Reading Rainbow of Letters and Sounds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370467_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700228654856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370467"},{"teacherId":9370467,"projectId":9721532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and supporting early literacy in our classroom. My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn, but many of them face significant challenges as they begin their reading journeys. In our low-income school, a large number of students are just starting to develop foundational literacy skills, and learning the alphabet and letter-sound connections is a critical first step toward unlocking the world of books.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to alphabet arcs, which provide a hands-on and engaging way to practice letter recognition, sequencing, and sound connections. These tools allow struggling readers to physically move and arrange letters, making abstract reading skills more concrete and accessible. This multi-sensory approach has been especially powerful in building confidence, bridging language gaps, and helping students believe in their ability to read.\r\n\r\nHaving a class set of alphabet arcs has made a meaningful difference in my teaching. Every student is able to participate at the same time, increasing opportunities for practice and accelerating progress. I am able to provide more effective instruction and support students at varying levels while keeping all learners actively engaged.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students are gaining the strong reading foundation they need to grow into confident, lifelong learners. Thank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758808511471,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-rainbow-of-letters-and-sounds/9721532/","projectTitle":"A Reading Rainbow of Letters and Sounds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370467_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700228654856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370467"},{"teacherId":9370467,"projectId":9721230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and helping provide my students with meaningful opportunities to learn and grow through play. I teach a precious group of kindergarten students in a low-income area, and your generosity has made a powerful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBoard games have given my students the opportunity to practice the social skills they desperately need—skills that will transfer not only to their schoolwork, but also to their home and community lives. Through these games, students are learning how to wait their turn, share materials, communicate with peers, cope with losing, problem-solve, collaborate, compromise, and interact appropriately with one another. These skills are essential at this age, and the games have provided a safe and engaging way to practice them in real time.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to integrate educational board games into daily instruction, making learning interactive and fun. Students worked together or competed respectfully, strengthening teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. Many of the games also reinforced core academic skills such as math, reading comprehension, and strategy, while fostering patience, creativity, and resilience.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a collaborative and positive classroom environment where all students—regardless of learning style—can feel included, motivated, and successful. I love watching my students learn, grow, and interact with each other, and this project has supported both their academic development and their social-emotional growth in a meaningful and enjoyable way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their learning journey. Your generosity has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758808511702,"projectUrl":"project/building-magical-social-emotional-skills/9721230/","projectTitle":"Building Magical Social-Emotional Skills Through Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370467_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700228654856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370467"},{"teacherId":9370467,"projectId":9691978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Your contribution is helping provide the extra \"brain fuel\" our students need to grow their active imaginations and continue moving forward on their academic journeys.\r\n\r\nBy providing additional snacks, this project does more than nourish our students during the school day—it also helps ease the worry and stress many parents face each week as they work hard to provide for their young children. Knowing their children are supported allows families to focus more fully on learning, growth, and well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and our community.","fullyFundedDate":1758808510948,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-hungry-ms-byrd/9691978/","projectTitle":"We Are Hungry, Ms. Byrd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370467_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700228654856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370467"},{"teacherId":9370419,"projectId":9724556,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom was filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful learning this Christmas season. The games you provided have become a powerful learning tool—helping students practice teamwork, problem-solving, turn-taking, and communication while having fun together. \r\nWhen the students first saw the games, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately started asking when we could start playing. For some students, this was their first time experiencing new board games in a classroom setting, making it even more special.\r\nYour support gave my students more than just games—it gave them shared moments of happiness, connection, and belonging during the holiday season. Thank you for helping make our classroom a joyful place to learn and grow. Your kindness truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758808511176,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-a-joyful-christmas/9724556/","projectTitle":"Games for a Joyful Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370419_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x311,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700150633356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370419"},{"teacherId":9056446,"projectId":9598016,"letterContent":"How Our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Project Made a Difference\r\n\r\nHaving our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ project funded made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classroom community. The water purifier and reusable water bottles have helped create a healthier, more comfortable learning environment every single day. Instead of waiting in long lines at the hallway fountain or returning from breaks thirsty and distracted, students are now able to refill their bottles right in our classroom with clean, fresh-tasting water.\r\n\r\nThis simple change has made such a big difference. Students stay hydrated throughout the day, which helps them stay focused and energized during lessons. We've seen fewer headaches and fewer interruptions for drink breaks. Even more, this project encouraged responsibility—students take ownership of caring for their own water bottles, keeping them clean, and refilling them as needed. It has also supported our discussions about environmental stewardship, reducing single-use plastics and waste.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the students feel cared for. They recognize that someone outside our classroom believed in them enough to give a gift that supports their daily well-being. That feeling of being seen and supported has meant so much.\r\n\r\nTo our donors: Thank you. Your generosity didn't just fund materials—it helped create a classroom where students feel valued, healthy, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1756134063262,"projectUrl":"project/snack-for-all-students/9598016/","projectTitle":"Snack For All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9056446_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754954404429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/need-to-teach"},{"teacherId":9370419,"projectId":9532703,"letterContent":"Donating multiplication cards to our classroom makes a powerful impact on student learning. Multiplication is a foundational skill that students need for higher-level math, science, and real-world problem-solving. When students struggle with their facts, they often feel frustrated and fall behind. But with daily access to multiplication cards, they can practice in a fun, hands-on way that builds confidence and fluency.\r\n\r\nThese cards allow students to work at their own pace through partner games, centers, and quick review activities. For many children, especially those who need repeated practice, this simple tool helps turn a difficult skill into something they feel proud of mastering. As their fluency grows, so does their confidence, participation, and overall success in math.","fullyFundedDate":1756088718090,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-fact-cards/9532703/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Fact Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370419_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x311,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700150633356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370419"},{"teacherId":9370467,"projectId":9311970,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding my classroom project, Magical Reading Buddies. Your kindness has brought such joy and excitement to my kindergarten classroom, and your contribution will make a lasting difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThis year, I have the privilege of teaching a wonderfully kind and caring group of children. Our classroom is a beautiful blend of cultures and backgrounds, and each child brings something special to our learning community. Many of our families face financial hardships, and it can be difficult for them to provide even basic learning materials at home. Your generosity has helped to fill that gap in a truly meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of a Magical Reading Buddy for each student, my young readers will now have a comforting, judgment-free friend to read aloud with as they work toward fluency. Many of my students feel shy or embarrassed when they struggle with a word, especially in front of their peers. These reading buddies will not only encourage them to read more confidently but will also help foster a love for books and storytelling.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of early literacy. Your gift is more than just a donation—it is an investment in a child's future, and I am so incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks and","fullyFundedDate":1746479922236,"projectUrl":"project/building-fluency-with-a-magical-reading/9311970/","projectTitle":"Building Fluency With a Magical Reading Buddy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370467_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700228654856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370467"},{"teacherId":9423956,"projectId":8230289,"letterContent":"My students have been using the excellent dyslexia resource kits that were created for them. Students have access to a variety of tools that assist them with reading grade level texts.\r\nParent handouts were created from the resource books to educate them on ways to assist their children at home.\r\nWe have seen an increase in ACAP test scores in the 3rd grade students with IEPs. The students are more confident to tactile reading reading concepts. When I see one of my students with dyslexia reading a library book f=during their free time, I see s","fullyFundedDate":1708604466917,"projectUrl":"project/dyslexia-resources/8230289/","projectTitle":"Dyslexia Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burke-Attebery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423956_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704236196341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423956"},{"teacherId":4877947,"projectId":9218063,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you so much for your donations to my classroom. Each and every donation, no matter how big or small has helped tremendously.\r\n\r\nThe supplies for \"Celebrating Year-Long Achievement for the End of School\" was filled with lots of great things to help my students have an amazing end of the year party.\r\n\r\nThey were decked out in their leis and sunglasses for our party, and were able to take those home. They were also excited about the water bottles and stickers that they could use to decorate their bottles, as well as a beach ball for extra fun! All of their goodies came in a Hawaiian themed bag that they could take home as well.\r\n\r\nIt was definitely an enjoyable and fun end of the year celebration thanks to all of my amazing donors!","fullyFundedDate":1744141581716,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-year-long-achievement-for-th/9218063/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Year-Long Achievement for the End of School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4877947_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509156286222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weneedtablets"},{"teacherId":9370419,"projectId":9178742,"letterContent":"As the schoolyear drew to a close, I wanted to find a way to celebrate my students' hard work, growth, and the joyful memories we created together. The end- of-year surprise included a bag filled with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, reusable cup, beachball, and lei. Little did I know how impactful this small gesture was. The beachball was an immediate hit; several students began tossing them gently to each other and then signing each other's balls. They were super excited about the cups, too. They started pouring their drink in their new cup. They genuinely were so happy about everything and most of all, thankful. I could not have done this without your help. 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