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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Overland Headstart","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":9569588,"letterContent":"I am beyond excited that this project was funded! I wasn't always a huge fan of science growing up because it wasn't super fun to me and sometimes, I just didn't \"get it\", so I love that I can introduce science to my young students in a way that is fun, engaging, and meaningful to them. For example, the weather globes with the trees in them that have seasonal color changes is one of the items that my students were so interested in when we opened the boxes. I loved how the questions and curiosity were instant!\r\nI have one student in particular who doesn't really socialize or play with others much, and is very quiet most of her day at school, and she's still finding what works for her and what she's interested in. When I introduced her to the magnet wands and magnetic chips, she showed an immediate interest in this material, and this is usually her go-to toy of the day. I love that for her, and for all my students. \r\nWe're learning that science is all around us and can be tons of fun, and a lot of this exploration is possible thanks to donors like you who understand the importance of what's happening everyday in our classrooms. You are awesome!","fullyFundedDate":1758202960808,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-science-fun-again/9569588/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Science Fun Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":10048038,"projectId":9705824,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to supply blankets for my students. Not just for the students in my class, but we had enough to share with the other classrooms as well!\r\nThe kids loved the beautiful colors of the blankets and got to choose their favorites. We talked excitedly about how we would snuggle in our blankets when naptime came and believe me, that first day with new blankets was awesome! Everybody took a nap! (lol)\r\nI usually have at least one or two that stay awake and look at books quietly, but not that first day with fresh, new blankets.\r\nAgain, thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1758636804658,"projectUrl":"project/warm-rested-and-recharged/9705824/","projectTitle":"Warm, Rested, and Recharged","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CAROL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048038_orig.jpg?crop=1520,1520,x795,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760292385934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048038"},{"teacherId":10048038,"projectId":9470478,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding our project to assure we are ready for school. As I stated previously, my class is aged from 3 years to 5 years. Most of the 3's have just turned 3 and are not completely potty trained, so mistakes will happen and we will be ready with our underwear!\r\nWe're expecting our painting paper this week and the kids are so excited! They love to paint. Sometimes, we even roll out the paper on the floor so we can make a really long mural that everyone participates in.\r\nWe use our laminating sheets on elementary lined paper so we can practice writing with dry erase markers, so we can save on so much paper usage.\r\nLastly, we love brushing our teeth after meals! Starting good habits early can save a lot of dental visits!\r\nWe appreciate you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1753811374037,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-start/9470478/","projectTitle":"Ready to Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CAROL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048038_orig.jpg?crop=1520,1520,x795,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760292385934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048038"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":9262004,"letterContent":"I only have my students for a short period of time, but the impact I provide is something I like for them to keep forever, and the memory books I help them put together is one way I can do that.\r\nHaving enough paper to be able to put the books together is a huge part of making these books, because each book is about 20 pages, sometimes more, and that is for at least one full classroom.\r\nWhen I finished putting together one of the books and showed the students, they were all so excited and wanted to do more work and create more art projects. So, I can say that this project has helped to inspire my students!\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generosity and helping inspire my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746698829367,"projectUrl":"project/thanks-for-the-memories/9262004/","projectTitle":"Thanks for the Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":9024972,"letterContent":"I was so excited when I found out this project was funded! \r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students knew they were going to get to help open the boxes from \"Zamazon\"! Once they saw the items, they couldn't wait to be able to use the items! I used a large group opportunity to describe what the items were and how to use each one, and I let some of my older students help blow up the balls with the pumps.\r\nOnce we were able to go to our gym and use the materials (it's been either scorching hot outside or raining so we play inside!) the students got right to work using the materials.\r\nI enjoy implementing physical fitness into our day with the students because I know that several of my students don't always have a chance to get outside and just run and play, a lot of them are, as they say, plugged in, to devices, so this project was very important to me and my students.\r\nI appreciate you so much for helping bring this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1745538397280,"projectUrl":"project/get-those-bodies-moving/9024972/","projectTitle":"Get Those Bodies Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":9000007,"letterContent":"All I can say is, who would've thought a table would bring so much joy and pleasure to a child?! I knew there was a need for a new, larger table, but the response from my students when we got them was beyond surprising! \r\nWe have been using tables that are just a little too small to fit several students and their items such as table toys, art supplies, writing utensils. I knew that larger tables were necessary to help cut back on wait time and be able to support the needs of several students at one time. \r\nWith these new tables that were funded, I have been able to fit at least 6 or more students as well as their supplies on each table. The students are so joyful that they can come to the table without waiting so long, and participate in an activity and have room to do so.\r\n I can't thank you enough for your generosity and helping to get this project funded! I am so excited to be able to use this wonderful gift that keeps on giving! You are so awesome.","fullyFundedDate":1744118942975,"projectUrl":"project/make-room-for-fun/9000007/","projectTitle":"Make Room For Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":8975920,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support and your donations that helped bring this project to life! Last year, in 2024, the students in my classroom got to experience their first complete solar eclipse, and it really sparked an interest in outer space for a lot of my students. That also sparked a fire in me to want to provide them with an even greater experience learning about \"outer space\"! The telescope came in and the students were so excited to open it and get it put together and see space! We talked about what the instruction booklet helps us do, and then we worked on putting the telescope together (with a little assistance from our one of our administrators!)\r\nOnce we got it put together, the magic began! We talked about what we might be able to see with a telescope and where.\r\nWe went outside and looked into the lens and talked about what we might see and what we actually saw! I truly believe that a spark for science was ignited in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1734651865306,"projectUrl":"project/twinkle-twinkle-little-star/8975920/","projectTitle":"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":8914001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity and helping to bring this project to life. Literacy is an important part of my students' day, and it is very crucial in their early learning. My students are learning that they have words, how to use them, and where they come from. Using the felt stories helps their words become meaningful and real for them. The Chicka Chicka Boom Boom felt story, for example, helps them to understand the alphabet, Brown Bear Brown Bear helps understand rhyming and math concepts such as order. \r\nThe felt stories also help with sharing/turn-taking, conversational skills, fine motor, and so much more.\r\nI can't thank you enough for your kindness, as well as understanding the importance of this project.","fullyFundedDate":1737988547162,"projectUrl":"project/we-felt-some-learning-happening/8914001/","projectTitle":"We Felt Some Learning Happening!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":8627737,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your kindness and interest in this project. Mental health and social-emotional health and regulation are so important to me and teaching my students how to manage these things is also very important. Having our cozy and safe space in the classroom means it's a place they can go when they may need to take a break from the busy-ness of a classroom, calm their bodies, and/or release certain emotions. Using the feelings chart and the emotions sensory bottles are ways that I help teach my students about feelings and what they mean and how to express them. Since using these materials, the students are becoming more familiar with the cozy corner and how and when to use it. I heard one of the students say to another one \"You need to take a break!\" It was wonderful! He took the little boy's hand and walked him over to the corner and then walked away. So, it may be safe to say that the cozy corner is doing what it's supposed to do! Thank you again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1733829137590,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-and-safe-space/8627737/","projectTitle":"A Cozy and Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551092_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x27,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662342114634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551092"},{"teacherId":8551092,"projectId":8649749,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and kindness. Because of donors like you, this wonderful project was funded and ready to go! The students were very excited to hear they were going to receive new science items they would be able to play with and explore. \r\nWhen the boxes arrived, a few of the students helped open the boxes, and got to open them. \r\nI typically like to sit the students in a large group on the carpet and we go over what the toys are and how to use them. The plastic bins came in handy because I was able to put several of the colored links and the counting cones, as well as the miniature building bricks/legos in them and allow the students to work in small groups to explore the activity. This also gives the students the opportunity to work on social skills and collaborate.\r\nSeveral of the students came up with several wonderful creations with the items, and the counting links were helpful for the students with counting, fine motor, comparing and measuring.\r\nI could go on for days about all the wonderful things my students are learning and all the skills they are gaining with these toys. 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