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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mount Pleasant Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4526859,"projectId":9816058,"letterContent":"I an incredibly grateful for my Donor's Choose grant for my project \"Literacy For The Win\". Here is our story.\r\n\r\nI teach 2nd grade. I want to help my students learn to love reading as a hobby, something to do for pleasure in their lives outside of school. Not for homework, not to put on a reading log, not to read a passage and answer questions about, not to look at pictures in a graphic novel, not to read e-books, but to read traditional books with traditional print. My grant let me purchase \"book buddy\" reading bags.\r\n\r\nOn Monday, inside each bag I placed a small stuffed animal, the reading buddy and a narrative story at each child's level. This ranged from an easy reader to a lenghty chapter book. I asked students to read each night for 10 minutes with their buddy. I recorded a video of myself on our Class Dojo class story showing the buddy bags to families and asking them to take a picture or video of their child reading and then send it to me so we could share it in class. The response was INCREDIBLE! Over 80% of our class did the reading every night. 50% of families were sending me pictures and videos of their child reading. Sharing the pictures in class became a favorite part of our day. Students were so excited about the reading. It was encouraged, not required. I also posted pictures of me reading each night with my stuffed animal reading buddy. I will continue this all year! I am going to get the release form sent home so I can see if families will allow me to share photos with you.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN FOSTERING A LOVE OF READING FOR MY 2ND GRADE STUDENTS. I AM SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED AND GRATEFUL.","fullyFundedDate":1760302199775,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-the-win/9816058/","projectTitle":"Literacy For The Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4526859_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499347702805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswendymturner"},{"teacherId":8519337,"projectId":9821283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of books, Scholastic magazines, and other items for our classroom library. Your kindness has truly transformed our reading space into something special, and the students noticed immediately. Having new, engaging materials has made our classroom feel like a \"real\" library, and that sense of ownership and excitement means more than you might realize.\r\n\r\nThe kids have been especially loving the Dog Man series — those books are constantly in rotation! It's been amazing to see students who were once reluctant readers eagerly picking up books, talking about characters, and recommending stories to one another. Silent reading used to be a challenge for many of them, but now it's something they genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are developing a stronger love of reading and a more positive attitude toward learning. Thank you for helping us create an environment where curiosity and joy for books can grow every day. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760327794331,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9821283/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519337"},{"teacherId":10312422,"projectId":9836239,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough how much your donations mean to my students and myself. Reading has become fun again thanks to the materials you helped us get! We have been using the National Geographic books as science materials our class. These books are engaging, easy to read, and short but packed with useful information! In my classroom, reading looks like a group of students spread across 3 grades who are eager to listen, read, and discuss what they have read. All of my students are enjoying the books, but I have a 4th grader who is particularly fond of the \"Biscuit\" collection! \r\nAgain, we thank you so much for you kindness and support in creating a meaningful classroom for us!","fullyFundedDate":1760811925397,"projectUrl":"project/kind-dragons-love-to-read/9836239/","projectTitle":"Kind Dragons Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312422"},{"teacherId":10317181,"projectId":9841263,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my special education students have been given access to books and materials that I could not have afforded without your donation. \r\nThe books are on their level and are specific to their skills. Using the books as part of my interventions has had a positive impact on their intervention scores and they always looks forward to reading! \r\nThe additional supplies you helped to fund allowed me to purchase other things I needed for my students as well. \r\nI am extremely thankful for your help and I know my students are as well.","fullyFundedDate":1760882419153,"projectUrl":"project/ms-clarkes-special-ed-resources/9841263/","projectTitle":"Ms. Clarke’s Special Ed Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clarke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10317181_orig.png?crop=1536,1536,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760703735628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317181"},{"teacherId":9202903,"projectId":9840470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. When the students first saw the new resources, they were beyond excited! We were eager to explore the materials and the children couldn't wait for their turn to try everything out.\r\nWe have been using the donations for literacy instruction and free choice centers. The puppets have been a favorite! The students use them to retell stories and even make up their own. The joy, enthusiasm, and imagination these materials have brought into our classroom has been wonderful to see.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1760858162790,"projectUrl":"project/growing-confident-learners-with-multi-se/9840470/","projectTitle":"Growing Confident Learners With Multi Sensory Literacy Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9202903"},{"teacherId":10218580,"projectId":9820824,"letterContent":"My students are using the newly organized classroom library and reading carpet daily during independent reading, small groups, and whole-class lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching students excitedly browse the library, recommend books to one another, and settle onto the new carpet with their chosen books. The organization has helped students feel confident finding books they enjoy, and the carpet has created a cozy, focused space for reading and discussion.\r\n\r\nMy 4th graders were thrilled! They immediately noticed how neat and inviting the library looked and couldn't wait to explore the fun stash of books. Many students said it felt like a \"real library,\" and they were especially excited about having a comfortable reading carpet where they could relax and read together.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their reading stamina and comprehension by selecting books from the organized library for independent reading projects and book discussions. They'll use the reading carpet for collaborative activities like partner reading, reading direct instruction, book talks, and comprehension check-ins. These resources are helping students grow as confident, motivated readers, and we're excited to continue using them to support meaningful reading experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760326372561,"projectUrl":"project/bayne-reading-corner/9820824/","projectTitle":"Bayne Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218580"},{"teacherId":10313064,"projectId":9831329,"letterContent":"Receiving the literacy games and other materials you donated have made a world of difference in my classroom. I teach students with significant mental health and behavioral challenges. As a result, they have missed a lot of instructional time in their previous years. Given the support in our room, they are able to better access the curriculum, some for the first time. The games we received through your donations help them remediate the missing building blocks in a fun way. Additionally, since we have multiple grade levels in the room, the games allow for students to continue learning when I am providing direct instruction to a different grade level. Thank you so much for the materials needed to help my kids grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760675016806,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers/9831329/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pretko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313064"},{"teacherId":8095484,"projectId":9823758,"letterContent":"Thank your for the generous donation to our classroom, the Sound Innovations method books have already made a large impact on my students' music reading. These books have fantastic online resources that provide excellent quality recordings and animated note tracking. The students love the exercises and have increased their reading ability significantly. \r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were really excited. The books have a clear and clean visual look with larger font. This translates into easier to read music for my 4th and 5th grade students. I have also had several students come into class saying they have been practicing more and working ahead in the book on their own as they are so engaged with the material.\r\nThe donation of these books to our classroom has significantly improved the quality of instruction. We are excited to be preparing several of these pieces for our next concert in April! \r\n\r\nMany sincere thanks for your support of this project!","fullyFundedDate":1760536927490,"projectUrl":"project/sound-innovations-for-the-classroom/9823758/","projectTitle":"Sound Innovations for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shebish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8095484_orig.jpg?crop=843,843,x205,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634179598586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8095484"},{"teacherId":10311375,"projectId":9826828,"letterContent":"Thank you soooo much for the gifts and being chosen as a winner, I feel truly honored. My students said thank you and their faces were brighter when I shared the news and showed them the many materials. \r\n\r\nThe gift of the Decodable books were especially valuable for my students in small-group are able to read with me, with each other, and independently with text rich and relevant content as well as large print text. These readers allow for a variety of options for the teacher and students to increase and apply their skills taught. This allows teachers to help student decode and recognize words first and have skills to decide new words, to become stronger and more confident readers. My students were excited to read the chapter books and the science books. They were very appreciative of the heavy duty pencil sharpener; ) \r\n\r\nReading in my classroom looks like me working with and pulling students in a small-group that need more targeted support while simultaneously other students are working on independently reading their text of choice (sometimes around the room out of their seat) and some others are finishing work from reading class earlier in our schedule. I enjoy teaching as a whole and especially reading and writing as these skills are much harder I feel for kids to learn...which is why I extra love teaching them. \r\n\r\nI spend and have spent in previous years, so much money on supplies and materials for my classroom and the growth of students. It was genuinely a blessing to be chosen by through this platform and these donors that supported me. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Happy New Year!!","fullyFundedDate":1760553830062,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-quality/9826828/","projectTitle":"Extra, Extra Read All About It! Quality Literacy Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hightower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311375"},{"teacherId":9799138,"projectId":9840198,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom! Thanks to your generosity, my students and I have already begun using the new resources, and the materials have a a great impact on learning.\r\nOne standout moment happened during a recent lesson when students worked on a hands-on project using the new materials. They collaborated in small groups, tested their ideas, and explained their thinking with confidence. I saw students who are usually hesitant raise their hands, ask thoughtful questions, and take pride in their work. The resources gave them the tools they needed to fully engage and explore the lesson in a meaningful way.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was instant. My students couldn't wait to see what was inside the boxes, and several asked, \"Can we use these today?\" \r\nNext, my class will continue building on this work by applying what they've learned to a larger project. They'll be refining their skills, reflecting on their progress, and sharing their final work with peers. These resources will continue to support both independent learning and collaboration as we move forward.\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1760838459063,"projectUrl":"project/my-shining-stars/9840198/","projectTitle":"My Shining Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Douglass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799138"},{"teacherId":1865057,"projectId":9818913,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. In October, my five-year classroom was demolished, and I was moved into a new position teaching 2nd grade. While the transition was unexpected, your kindness has made an incredible difference during a challenging time.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, I was able to utilize the full $700 to create a more rigorous and engaging classroom library for my students. They are already diving into the new chapter books, graphic novels, and high-interest fiction that truly capture their attention and help them grow as readers.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has brought excitement, comfort, and joy to a group of children who absolutely deserve it. Thank you for believing in them—and in me.","fullyFundedDate":1760323700550,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-new-2nd-grade-teacher/9818913/","projectTitle":"Help a New 2nd-grade Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townsend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1865057_orig.png?crop=799,799,x231,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583345025152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1865057"},{"teacherId":10236995,"projectId":9832002,"letterContent":"These learning materials and manipulatives have had a major impact on my students' phonics development! Using the letter tiles and magnetic boards keep students engaged while promoting their decoding and fluency development. \r\n The SPLASH! games help provide my students with meaningful activities to support their learning while I administer assessments and work with individual students. The kids find them engaging, and the materials are high quality.\r\n Thank you so much for supporting literacy development and for funding these critical projects so that teachers have the materials they need! 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