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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cowden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9999736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Learning to read is a huge milestone in first grade, and my students are working hard to become confident readers. The fiction and non-fiction decodable books are a valuable part of our daily literacy instruction, giving students the opportunity to practice the phonics skills they are learning in class and experience success reading on their own.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our classroom library includes engaging decodable books that students use during literacy centers and independent reading time. These books help build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and foster a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping them grow as readers!","fullyFundedDate":1768263493305,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-little-learners/9999736/","projectTitle":"Books for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9999743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My first graders learn best when they can actively engage with hands-on materials throughout the day, and these supplies make a big difference in their learning. The dry erase markers are used daily during phonics instruction, word work, and practice across subjects, giving students the freedom to try, erase, and try again as they build confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Ziploc bags and small containers help keep our math manipulatives organized so students can quickly access tools for counting, problem-solving, and building number sense. The sturdy crayon boxes replace flimsy cardboard ones and help students keep their crayons together and ready to use.\r\n\r\nThese essential supplies support independence, keep our classroom organized, and create more opportunities for meaningful, interactive learning every day. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1768774360096,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basic-supplies/9999743/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9857060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! My young students absolutely love building, creating, and learning through play with these supplies. The magnetic tiles, magnetic cubes, and Lego mini-figures encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration as students design and build together during indoor recess.\r\n\r\nThe additional items—animal-shaped sticky notes, color-changing pens, and finger puppets—are used as prizes during our weekly Math Bingo games. We play Math Bingo every Wednesday to practice important skills such as adding ten to a number, place value, addition and subtraction within 20, and telling time. Hands-on learning keeps my students engaged, and the fun prizes add excitement that motivates everyone to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity continues to make learning joyful and memorable for my students. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766331963642,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-and-practice-math-in-a-fun-w/9857060/","projectTitle":"Let's Build and Practice Math in a Fun Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":9823961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my students will be able to experience an exciting castle-themed classroom transformation that brought our long and short vowel learning to life.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials you provided, our classroom will become a royal castle. Each area of the room represented a different vowel sound, helping students clearly see, hear, and practice the difference between long and short vowels. With hands-on tools, visual supports, and engaging activities, students sorted words, read vowel patterns, and practiced spelling in meaningful and memorable ways. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767142980850,"projectUrl":"project/the-magical-long-vowel-kingdom/9823961/","projectTitle":"The Magical Long Vowel Kingdom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellerstrass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445142"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9875453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Magna-Tiles, magnetic cubes, and a set of LEGOs for our first grade classroom. Your support has made indoor recess something our students truly look forward to!\r\n\r\nThese building materials give students a chance to be creative, collaborate with classmates, and problem-solve in a fun and meaningful way. On rainy or cold days, they provide a positive outlet for energy while helping students practice important skills like teamwork, communication, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom and helping create a joyful learning environment for our first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1763599523786,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build/9875453/","projectTitle":"Let's Build!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9817497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of Connect 4 games, gel pens, and Play-Doh for our first grade classroom. Your kindness has already made a big impact on our students!\r\n\r\nThe Connect 4 games are perfect for building math, strategy, and social skills, the gel pens add excitement to writing and creative activities, and the Play-Doh is a favorite during hands-on learning. My students were thrilled to see the new materials and couldn't wait to start using them.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and generosity. Thank you for helping make our classroom a fun, engaging, and welcoming place to learn.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1764718912922,"projectUrl":"project/have-fun-learning/9817497/","projectTitle":"Have Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9718189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of LEGOs and prizes for our Math Bingo games! Your support has made learning math even more exciting and engaging for our first graders.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets have been a wonderful hands-on tool for building, problem-solving, and creativity, while the Math Bingo prizes have motivated students to practice their math skills with enthusiasm and joy. My students light up with excitement during these activities, and it has helped make math a fun and positive experience for all of my students.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has helped create memorable learning moments for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our first grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760747924444,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-atmosphere-for-litt/9718189/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9844946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our first grade winter party. Your kindness and support helped make the celebration a fun and memorable experience for all of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our winter party was filled with smiles, laughter, and excitement. The students truly enjoyed the special treats and activities, and it was a wonderful way for them to celebrate the season together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our winter party such a success, I couldn't have done it without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762551161924,"projectUrl":"project/winter-party-fun/9844946/","projectTitle":"Winter Party Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9813578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Play-Doh and letter stampers for our sight word center. Your support has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThese materials have added excitement and creativity to our literacy instruction. My students love using the Play-Doh and stampers to stamp and practice their sight words in a hands-on way. This interactive approach helps them stay engaged, build confidence, and strengthen important reading skills while having fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our sight word center is a place where learning feels fun and accessible for all students. You have helped create an environment where students can explore, practice, and grow as readers through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to support our classroom. Your donation has made a difference, and we truly appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1762267647264,"projectUrl":"project/play-doh-letter-stampers-for-sight-words/9813578/","projectTitle":"Play Doh Letter Stampers for Sight Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9786201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and giving them the opportunity to spread kindness across our school. My students spent some of their recess time decorating and coloring cards for the rest of the school. Their decorated cards along with the bracelets and mini composition notebooks were packaged and handed out by them. \r\nWe made a video about being kind and challenged the rest of the school to continue spreading kindness across our school and community. We invited each grade level to the gym to watch the video at different times so that we had small groups allowing our first graders to pass out the gifts after the video.\r\nThank you for providing my students with this opportunity. I'm sure they will remember it for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761250828500,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-across-our-school/9786201/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness Across Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":9578215,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for supporting my classroom. My students go straight to special classes after lunch and the rolling cart is perfect for collecting lunch boxes and taking them back to the classroom. We also use it every Monday to collect newly checked out library books after library class because my students go straight to music from library and not back to the classroom. The rolling cart has been a great addition to our classroom!\r\nThe wall pockets and baskets have been helpful in keeping our classroom organized!\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758546577544,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom/9578215/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":9794735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing us to do this for our school. My first graders are learning all about kindness. We are trying to encourage kids to become pros at showing kindness by helping instill good habits, like using manners, expressing gratitude or compassion, and doing random acts of kindness.This is going to be a great way to spread kindness around our school. 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