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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leith Walk Elementary School 245","outOfStateSupporters":41.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":549851,"projectId":9986424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to our classroom. The children love using the Mr. Potato Head and identifying the parts and locations of the face. They are working on drawing and labeling these parts going forward. \r\n The children use the mini sweeper and dustpans to clean up after using STEM materials. It gives them the opportunity to learn tasks of daily living. I think they make messes on purpose just to use them. \r\n We are grateful that you thought of us and thank you kindly for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1769543408567,"projectUrl":"project/stem-experiences-help-higher-order-think/9986424/","projectTitle":"Stem Experiences Help Higher Order Thinking Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camille McLaurin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549851_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770068313082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/549851"},{"teacherId":549851,"projectId":10019718,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to our library. It looks so much better now since the new books have arrived. The children use little glasses that we call spectacles when reading their books. They are sturdy for their hands and do not tear when they turn the pages. \r\n They are excited that they are able to read some of the words and can identify some of the letters in the books. It makes them feel good about themselves. We are so happy for the additions to our classroom and we thank you kindly.","fullyFundedDate":1769433761456,"projectUrl":"project/prekindergarten-students-read/10019718/","projectTitle":"Prekindergarten Students Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camille McLaurin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549851_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770068313082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/549851"},{"teacherId":549851,"projectId":9956838,"letterContent":"My students love to use the musical instruments that were donated. They make up their own words to songs and use the instruments to enhance the words. We also use the instruments in the calm down area when dealing with big feelings.\r\n The children enjoy hearing the sounds of the wave drum and maracas most. They sit in a circle and sing made up songs during Choice Time. The children seem to be calmer after using the instruments and they are a welcome addition to our classroom. Thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1765729035279,"projectUrl":"project/musical-intelligence-for-prekindergarten/9956838/","projectTitle":"Musical Intelligence for Prekindergarten Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camille McLaurin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549851_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770068313082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/549851"},{"teacherId":7258679,"projectId":9507047,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous support extended to us. Because of your contribution, our students were able to fully utilize the math materials provided, which significantly enhanced their understanding and strengthened their mathematical skills. We have already seen noticeable improvements in their confidence, problem-solving abilities, and overall performance in class.\r\nMost importantly, the students themselves have expressed heartfelt gratitude. Many shared that having access to proper math materials made learning easier and more enjoyable. Some mentioned that they now feel more confident participating in class and attempting challenging problems, while others said the resources helped them better understand concepts they previously struggled with. Their excitement and renewed interest in mathematics clearly reflect the positive impact of your support.\r\nYour generosity has not only improved academic outcomes but has also inspired motivation, confidence, and hope among our learners.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate your commitment to helping our students succeed and reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1764181167964,"projectUrl":"project/math-wizards-wishes/9507047/","projectTitle":"Math Wizards Wishes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conchina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7258679"},{"teacherId":549851,"projectId":9921333,"letterContent":"My students love playing with the new items. They are using their imaginations and creative skills when using the donated materials. During our Creative Me unit, the children used all of the items to create houses, vehicles, and art projects. The items really lent themselves to the unit.\r\n My class was excited and could not wait to open the boxes when the shipment arrived. I let them open the package and they were ready to use the materials right away.\r\n Our next steps will include labeling the final products created to extend student vocabulary. We are grateful that you thought of us.","fullyFundedDate":1765483126701,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-meaningful-play-ex/9921333/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students Meaningful Play Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camille McLaurin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp549851_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770068313082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/549851"},{"teacherId":4579014,"projectId":9980229,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students were celebrated in a way that truly honored their hard work and growth. The certificates, paper, and snacks you provided helped us create a meaningful recognition experience that reinforced a powerful message: effort matters, growth matters, and every student's success deserves to be seen.\r\n\r\nAt our school, many of our students are working incredibly hard to close reading gaps, build fluency, strengthen comprehension, and develop confidence as learners. For some, this was the first time they received a certificate recognizing academic growth. Watching their faces light up as their names were called was unforgettable. The celebration was not just about snacks or paper it was about affirmation, belonging, and building belief.\r\n\r\nYour support allowed us to:\r\n\r\n* Print personalized achievement certificates for students who demonstrated academic growth.\r\n* Create recognition displays that showcased student progress.\r\n* Provide snacks so families and students could celebrate together.\r\n* Reinforce our school culture of high expectations and high support.\r\n\r\nCelebrating success is especially important in early childhood. When students see their growth recognized, they begin to internalize the belief that they are capable learners. That belief changes trajectories.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students left the celebration proud, motivated, and ready to continue striving toward their goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our LEGENDS and for helping us build a culture where achievement is honored and every child feels seen.","fullyFundedDate":1768332879937,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-every-step-of-success/9980229/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Every Step of Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4579014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523896175797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aisharichards"},{"teacherId":7146775,"projectId":9488851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project. The flexible seating options have quickly become an essential part of our daily learning environment. I strongly believe that students learn best when they feel comfortable, confident, and able to make choices about their learning space. Since introducing the new seating, my students have been able to move beyond traditional desks and find spots around the room where they can focus, collaborate with partners, and work more independently. One of my favorite moments was watching students naturally choose seating that helped them succeed — some spreading out with books during literacy time while others worked together on math activities, fully engaged and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. There were smiles, cheers, and so many questions about when they could try each new seat. More importantly, they quickly began taking ownership of our classroom by making thoughtful choices about where they work best. Students who sometimes struggled to stay focused are now more engaged, and the sense of responsibility and independence has grown tremendously. Flexible seating has helped create a calm, student-centered environment where learners feel trusted and supported.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, students are applying them during small-group instruction, partner projects, and independent learning rotations. Our next steps include using these spaces to support collaborative problem-solving and hands-on lessons in both math and literacy, where students can comfortably discuss ideas, practice skills, and reflect on their learning. Your generosity has truly transformed how learning feels in our classroom, and my students benefit from your kindness every single day. Thank you for helping create a space where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764180988452,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-flexible-seating/9488851/","projectTitle":"Fun and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7146775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726340332624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7146775"},{"teacherId":9363677,"projectId":9511778,"letterContent":"This project has made a real difference in my classroom. The color printer allows me to create visual, color coded materials that make lessons clearer and less overwhelming for my students. For many of them, seeing information organized with visuals helps it finally \"click.\"\r\n\r\nI've already seen students who used to get frustrated stay engaged longer and feel proud when they figure things out themselves. These tools aren't just supplies, they're helping my students build confidence and believe they can do hard things.\r\n\r\nAnd then there are the classroom \"superheroes\" sticky notes, pencils, and tissues. Sticky notes have turned into mini anchor charts, quick check ins, and little confidence boosts stuck to desks. Pencils... somehow disappear at record speed, so having enough means we can actually start learning without a five minute pencil hunt. And tissues? Let's just say between sniffles, allergies, and dramatic \"this math is hard\" moments, they are absolutely essential.\r\n\r\nAll of these tools together help my students stay focused, feel prepared, and build confidence. It may seem simple, but in our classroom, the small things truly make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764181385815,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-saunders-special-students-soaring/9511778/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Saunders' Special Students Soaring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363677_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x0,y215&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699584976783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363677"},{"teacherId":3765459,"projectId":9956852,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for fully funding our classroom music center. Your generosity has made an incredible impact on our pre-kindergarten students, and we are so thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to a wide variety of musical instruments that allow them to explore music, rhythm, movement, and dance in a joyful and hands-on way. Every day, I see their faces light up as they experiment with new sounds, practice keeping a beat, and express themselves creatively. These experiences are not only fun, but also help build important early childhood skills such as listening, coordination, language development, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1765729035663,"projectUrl":"project/music-center-for-pre-k-creative-expressi/9956852/","projectTitle":"Music Center for Pre-K Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765459_orig.jpg?crop=799,799,x0,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699630541673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3765459"},{"teacherId":3765459,"projectId":9925764,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donations to our new interactive STEAM Center in our Pre-K classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to art materials, gear builders, K'Nex building sets, and a variety of hands-on science learning tools that are already sparking curiosity and excitement every day.\r\n\r\nYour contributions are doing so much more than filling our shelves — they are fueling creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in some very eager young learners. Watching our students design, build, explore, and experiment has been truly inspiring. They are learning how things work, how to ask questions, and how to think like scientists and engineers — all through play and discovery.\r\n\r\nAt this early age, hands-on experiences are essential, and your generosity has made these meaningful learning opportunities possible. You are helping lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning in STEAM.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support is deeply appreciated and is already making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764599198621,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-steam-area-in-pre-k/9925764/","projectTitle":"Interactive STEAM Area in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765459_orig.jpg?crop=799,799,x0,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699630541673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3765459"},{"teacherId":9451558,"projectId":8274921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of supplies to our school. Your generosity in providing these safety materials means more to our students and staff than you might realize.\r\nHaving the right safety supplies on hand gives us peace of mind and helps us maintain a secure learning environment for everyone. These items ensure that we're prepared to care for our students and respond to their needs throughout the school day. It's contributions like yours that help us keep our classrooms and school spaces safe and well-equipped.\r\nCommunity members like you make such a difference. Your willingness to invest in our school shows that you believe in protecting our students and supporting quality education, and that belief inspires all of us who work here every day.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful to have partners like you who care about our students' wellbeing and success.","fullyFundedDate":1719577961627,"projectUrl":"project/is-it-safe-why-of-course/8274921/","projectTitle":"Is It Safe? WHY OF COURSE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9451558_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770485230288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mwsheater"},{"teacherId":9365114,"projectId":9820077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in the power of early literacy. Our students have been absolutely thrilled to explore the new books in our classroom. They love turning the pages, discovering new stories, and studying the pictures with excitement and curiosity. These books have quickly become a favorite part of their day.\r\n\r\nIn our small‑group instruction, the students are using the books to practice identifying letters and recognizing basic sight words. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they point out letters they know or proudly read a word they've been practicing. The books have given them meaningful opportunities to build foundational reading skills in a way that feels fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters have also been a huge hit. Students are using them to spell their names, build sight words, and experiment with letter sounds. This hands‑on practice has helped them make important connections between what they see in print and how words are formed.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom. You've helped create joyful learning moments, sparked curiosity, and strengthened early literacy skills that will stay with our students for years to come. 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