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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Lane Academy","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10043655,"projectId":9379271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom sensory project. Your contribution has brought meaningful, hands-on tools into our learning space—items that help students regulate their emotions, stay focused, and feel more comfortable throughout the school day. Because of you, our classroom is now a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe students are already benefiting from the new sensory materials. The fidget tools, textured items, calming visuals, and other resources provide them with positive ways to manage stress and stay engaged. It has been amazing to see their confidence grow as they learn which tools work best for them and how to use them during challenging moments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their well-being. Your generosity is making a real and lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755714299783,"projectUrl":"project/a-childs-best-friends-are-his-ten-finge/9379271/","projectTitle":"A Child's Best Friends Are His Ten Fingers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043655_orig.png?crop=147,147,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748191776262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043655"},{"teacherId":10043655,"projectId":9379210,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for donating to this project. Providing flexible seating options has been a game changer in our classroom. Three-year-olds have a hard time sitting still and while we only sit for a short period, some of my friends were struggling.\r\n\r\nThe cube chairs give my little ones a feeling of comfort and the cushions allow them to wiggle just a little while still staying on their spot. They loved picking out the color of their cushion and they have a sense of pride and ownership to take care of that little cushion.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your contribution to our classroom. Your generous donation has made a huge impact on our classroom behavior.","fullyFundedDate":1755746887730,"projectUrl":"project/hello-sweet-cheeks-take-a-seat/9379210/","projectTitle":"Hello Sweet Cheeks, Take a Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043655_orig.png?crop=147,147,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748191776262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043655"},{"teacherId":10043655,"projectId":9378927,"letterContent":"This light table has been such a fun addition to our learning. My students love exploring and playing with different activities on the table. We have traced names on transparent sheets, explored with X-rays and love playing with gems, dominoes, letters and numbers on the light table. \r\nYour generous donation has quickly become one of the most popular centers in our classroom. Everything is much more exciting when it lights up!\r\nThank you again for donating to our classroom and investing in our youngest learners. We appreciate you more than we can express.","fullyFundedDate":1755746434335,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-imaginations/9378927/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Imaginations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043655_orig.png?crop=147,147,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748191776262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043655"},{"teacherId":8357512,"projectId":9734258,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, students were bursting with excitement!! They crowded around each box, guessing what might be inside, and their faces absolutely lit up when they saw all the alphabet games, puzzles, and STEM kits. One of my students whispered, \"This is all for us?\" and the look of pure joy and pride on their faces was something I will never forget.\r\n\r\nWe began using the materials right away during our literacy center and science center. The Alphabet Acorns, matching eggs, and magnetic mazes have transformed our letter-learning time into hands-on exploration. Students who once hesitated during letter identification activities are now racing to match letters, sorting colors, and proudly showing their friends when they find a match. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who struggles with fine motor skills use the magnetic stylus on the alphabet maze; he looked up and said, \"I can do it by myself!\" These tools have given him confidence that I haven't seen before.\r\n\r\nThe GeoSafari Talking Microscope also opened up a new world for my students. We are currently learning about living and nonliving things, and the microscope has helped them observe insects and plants up close.\r\n\r\nThe STEM Engineering & Design Kit has been especially helpful during small groups. Students have been building bridges, houses, and even \"animal playgrounds.\" These challenges have encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. I've seen children who don't normally work together suddenly collaborating, negotiating, and celebrating their creations.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to strengthen our literacy and STEM foundations. Our next steps include using the alphabet puzzles to begin forming simple CVC words and integrating the STEM kits into weekly engineering challenges. These resources are helping my students become confident learners who are excited to explore, ask questions, and try new things.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a place where learning feels like play and where every child feels successful. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our year!!","fullyFundedDate":1758649928254,"projectUrl":"project/from-a-to-stem/9734258/","projectTitle":"From A to STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Behrman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357512_orig.jpg?crop=2703,2703,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655951919827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357512"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":9351477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project and helping it come to life. Inside our Pre K classroom my students love to create with different materials that can be a bit pricey. With the help of people like you these materials and experiences make the teaching process so rewarding. I am beyond blessed to have a community that cares as much as i do to offer an opportunity for our young scholars to learn, create, enrich and inspire them artistically as well as academically. Making their learning fun and inspirational is a blessing.","fullyFundedDate":1758229495264,"projectUrl":"project/painting-our-feelings-with-confidence/9351477/","projectTitle":"Painting Our Feelings with Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":9559235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much in helping this project come to life! My PreK students felt the love and gratitude enjoying different snacks to eat and share with their classmates. Knowing there is a little extra to fill up these children's tummies is something less they can worry about. The students have loved knowing that even if they did not bring their water to school they would have a cold bottle waiting for them in class for those after recess breaks. We will be learning about kings and queens soon and will have our Ring Pops as a celebration to \"fine jewelry\". thank you again for making it possible for my students to have a little extra in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1756920347933,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-your-fun/9559235/","projectTitle":"Fuel Your Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":1720460,"projectId":9397098,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and so grateful that you fully funded our request for 3D printing filaments! Your generosity immediately brought a huge spark of creativity and excitement to our classrooms, and we're already putting those spools to incredible use.\r\nTo introduce our students and teachers to the printers, we chose 3D designs that were aligned to what they learning in the classroom—making the prints feel extra special! Teachers then used these prints as incentives for their students.\r\nFor example, students studying body systems were thrilled to earn 3D printed heart keychains, while those learning about electricity received cool light bulb keychains. And even our youngest learners in kindergarten got involved, earning beautiful flower trophies while learning about the plant life cycle!\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a student proudly show me the heart key chain she had earned. Not only did this initial exposure spark serious student interest in designing, but it also got the teachers excited about how we can collaborate to make even more relevant 3D designs for their classes and students. It's been so much fun to watch!\r\nThis is just the beginning! Moving forward, now that the interest has been truly ignited, our next big goal is to start having students use Tinkercad to create their very own original 3D designs for printing. Your filaments will directly support their journey from imagining an idea to holding it in their hands, turning every student into a designer and innovator.\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and our project. You've truly invested in the future of hands-on learning here!","fullyFundedDate":1755538695653,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-with-3d-printing/9397098/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity With 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1720460_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458448042717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1720460"},{"teacherId":9731171,"projectId":9241578,"letterContent":"As fellow book lovers, we're thrilled to share how these books are helping our students grow as readers and thinkers.\r\nOne standout moment came during a read-aloud of a new story about friendship and courage. One of my quieter students, who usually hesitates to participate, raised their hand to make a deep connection between the character's feelings and something they experienced at recess. Moments like that show how powerful the right book can be in helping kids open up and express themselves.\r\nSome students have really taken ownership of their reading choices. One student in particular, who previously struggled to stay engaged with books, is now flying through a graphic novel series we received. He's even recommending them to his classmates!","fullyFundedDate":1746495191812,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-that-provides/9241578/","projectTitle":"A Library That Provides","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9731171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725543726848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731171"},{"teacherId":9731171,"projectId":9110234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and helping us get TreasureBbox items!\r\nWhen our students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They couldn't wait to explore everything! One student exclaimed, \"This feels like Christmas!\" it was truly a heartwarming moment.\r\nWe've started using the TreasureBbox items in our weekly learning centers. One of our favorite classroom projects so far was a \"Creative Writing Treasure Hunt.\" Students picked items from the TreasureBbox and used them as inspiration to write their own adventure stories. The imaginative ideas they came up with pirates, secret maps, hidden keys were incredible, and the project helped strengthen both their writing and teamwork skills.\r\nWe're so grateful for your support. Your donation didn't just provide materials — it helped spark creativity, joy, and deeper learning in our classroom. Thank you for being a part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742823914735,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-with-treasure/9110234/","projectTitle":"Rewarding with Treasure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9731171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725543726848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731171"},{"teacherId":9027930,"projectId":9679109,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project! My Prek students and i are so excited that because of people like you we shall have great resources to brighten and expand our fun in the classroom. We appreciate all the support in making these moments so fun and special for our young scholars! The children love to explore and learn with their hands in partnership with each other while practicing their language with one another! Our program is a language based program and thanks to all of you these children will continue to learn, communicate and collaborate together!","fullyFundedDate":1757532690125,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-steam-exploration/9679109/","projectTitle":"Sensory & STEAM Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pinilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027930_orig.png?crop=384,384,x24,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684680013498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027930"},{"teacherId":4931578,"projectId":9378137,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to support the students in my small groups, and across the campus. Every day your support is recognized and celebrated!\r\n\r\nAs a small group reading teacher, my work centers on assisting both new readers, and those readers who are trying to strengthen their analysis skills. In the small groups where students are strengthening their analysis skills, we are using the markers and chart paper to organize what we read through group annotations, and also showing our thinking as we answer comprehension and inferential questions. The students enjoy getting to annotate as a group and take turns recording the various elements of plot for fictional texts. As a teacher, I grateful to demonstrate my thinking and model how to annotate questions and answer choices to zero in on the correct answer.\r\n\r\nThe snack donations for the Student Care Cart are positively impacting students across the campus, daily. Students will stop by my small group room when they are in need of snacks to help them focus while learning; as well as, supporting student learning during Saturday school. Each time a student asks for a snack, they share how thankful they are for a midday pick-me-up!\r\n\r\nAs the fall months have arrived, so have the cold germs. Being able to quickly and efficiently disinfect my small group table and student materials has been amazing! I do not have to go searching for cleaning supplies - I get to go to those provided through the support of this beginning of school year campaign to make sure the room environment is set for each group of the day.\r\n\r\nWithout your generous support, I would not have been able to provide all that was needed to kick off the school year as smoothly as it has. Thank you for supporting my small groups and the students at Forest Lane Academy!","fullyFundedDate":1752602968996,"projectUrl":"project/learning-growing-and-shining/9378137/","projectTitle":"Learning, Growing, and Shining!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4931578_orig.jpg?crop=3647,3647,x911,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760561679914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4931578"},{"teacherId":9120099,"projectId":9401091,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation, my students and I have been able to transform our classroom into a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Every item funded through this project has had a direct and meaningful impact on my students' daily routines and academic success. They absolutely love all of the new supplies and use them every single day. These resources have made our classroom more efficient, and more enjoyable for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nOne of the most noticeable changes has been the excitement and sense of pride my students feel about their materials. When they first saw all the new supplies—especially the colorful folders, notebooks, and new headphones—their faces lit up with pure joy. Many of them immediately started organizing their desks and labeling their folders by subject. The color-coded system has been an absolute game-changer for keeping them organized and on task. Each subject has its own designated color, making it easy for students to quickly grab the correct materials from their desks. This small organizational improvement has saved us so much time during transitions and has helped all the students to develop responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been another invaluable resource. In my classroom, I have a few students who benefit from accommodations and additional support, and the headphones have allowed them to focus during independent work and assessments. This has helped my classroom to block out distractions and create a sense of calm, especially for those who need a quiet space to concentrate. During reading lessons or online assignments, I've noticed that students who once struggled to stay on task are now more engaged and confident. The headphones give them the ability to work at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed by the noise or activity around them. It's been wonderful to see how much their confidence and independence have grown since we began using them.\r\n\r\nThe pencil erasers have become a classroom favorite! It might sound simple, but they've made such a difference. My students use them constantly, especially during math and reading activities. Whether they're solving multi-step problems, editing writing pieces, or writing key words in a passage, those erasers are always in use. I've noticed how much more willing students are to take risks and try challenging problems when they know they can easily fix their mistakes. It has encouraged a growth mindset—students understand that it's okay to make an error because learning often happens in the process of correcting it.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments since receiving these materials was during a reading small group. Students were using their journals to annotate notes and jot down important details as they discussed the story together. They were completely focused and thoughtful, referring back to their journals and sharing insights with one another. The organization and tools made it seamless for each student to stay on track and engaged. I could see the confidence on their faces as they participated in meaningful discussions and supported each other's ideas.\r\n\r\nThanks you, I am so appreciative, my students have the tools they need to succeed each day. You didn't just provide classroom supplies, you gave my students a sense of ownership, pride, and excitement about learning. Every eraser, notebook, and pair of headphones, and all the other supplies represents an opportunity for them to grow and thrive. We are so grateful for your generosity and for believing in the importance of supporting classrooms like ours. 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