{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alice Byrne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":10263275,"letterContent":"\"\r\nThank you so much for supporting \"Clip into Learning: \r\nTools for Young Scientists\", our DonorsChoose project by providing clipboards and replacement ink for our classroom printer! Your generosity gives my students the tools they need to stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards will allow students to comfortably complete activities in different learning spaces, while the printer ink will help me provide educational pages, practice activities, and resources that support our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have greater access to meaningful learning opportunities and materials that help make learning exciting and successful. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your generosity!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their education!","fullyFundedDate":1778127073503,"projectUrl":"project/clip-into-learning-tools-for-young-sci/10263275/","projectTitle":"Clip Into Learning: Tools for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":10252745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our \"Magical Birthday Wishes\" DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping us make each student's birthday feel extra special.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we now have birthday cards, gift bags, small toys, birthday pencils and eraser toppers, and sweet treats to celebrate our students on their special day. These may seem like small gifts, but to a child, knowing that their teacher and others took the time to celebrate them can mean so much.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create joy, excitement, and special memories in our classroom. Most importantly, you are helping each child feel seen, valued, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us sprinkle a little birthday magic into our school year! Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778508270244,"projectUrl":"project/magical-birthday-wishes/10252745/","projectTitle":"Magical Birthday Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":10237922,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Picture Perfect\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our Picture Perfect DonorsChoose project! Your generous donation of photo ink and photo paper is helping bring special moments in our classroom to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will be able to see their accomplishments and experiences displayed on our classroom bulletin board and then take their pictures home to share with their families. Seeing themselves and their work celebrated helps build confidence, pride, and excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777987796034,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect/10237922/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":10115518,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation, your support will provide the materials needed so every student can actively participate in this hands-on STEM experience.\r\nThis project will spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and make science meaningful and memorable for all learners. The supplies will allow students to investigate the physical and chemical properties of matter. Students are more likely to be engaged with the lessons when they are allowed to investigate through hands on projects. We are very thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776096707945,"projectUrl":"project/stretching-minds-where-everything-matter/10115518/","projectTitle":"Stretching Minds Where Everything Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9841852,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of whiteboards, markers, and erasers to our\r\nclassroom. Your support has had an immediate and meaningful impact on student\r\nlearning.\r\nThe whiteboards have transformed the way students engage with lessons. They allow\r\nstudents to quickly write, revise, and share their thinking without fear of making\r\nmistakes. Because answers can be erased and improved, students are more willing to\r\nparticipate, take academic risks, and problem-solve openly. This has especially\r\nhelped students who are hesitant to raise their hands or speak out loud.\r\nFrom an instructional standpoint, the whiteboards make formative assessment\r\nseamless. I can instantly see every student's response at the same time, allowing me\r\nto identify misconceptions, provide immediate feedback, and adjust instruction as\r\nneeded. This real-time insight ensures that no student is overlooked and that learning\r\nstays active and responsive.\r\nMost importantly, these tools have helped create a classroom culture where learning\r\nfeels safe, interactive, and engaging. Students are excited to show their answers,\r\nexplain their thinking, and learn from one another.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students. Your donation\r\nhas strengthened both confidence and understanding in our classroom, and it will\r\ncontinue to support meaningful learning every day.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Teeter\r\n4th & 5th Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1764772089332,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-ready-set-show-me/9841852/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards Ready, Set, Show Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9702994,"letterContent":"The students at Alice Byrne Elementary School are thankful to all the donors who funded our project. The Yuma community just had our annual Hot Air Balloon Event and the students were eager to get started building their own versions.\r\n\r\nThe students learned about aerodynamics and how weather is a key factor in launching balloons. Aeronautical engineering taught them that scientific, mathematical, and technological principles are needed to create aircraft that are safe, efficient and sustainable.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped the students get the needed supplies to complete the project and learn from it. Thank you again for your support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Teeter","fullyFundedDate":1760636300269,"projectUrl":"project/up-up-and-away-in-my-beautiful-hot-air/9702994/","projectTitle":"Up, Up, and Away in My Beautiful Hot Air Balloon!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9476842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students every single day.\r\n We use individual student whiteboards heavily throughout the day in every subject area. On the \"plain\" white side, students draw models, create graphic organizers, sketch characters, practice word work, and explore multiple ways to show their thinking in math. On the \"lined\" side, they make lists, practice handwriting, write sentences, compose poetry, set learning goals, and respond to questions. These whiteboards give students the chance to show what they know immediately, which helps them stay engaged and excited to participate—especially those who might feel disappointed when they aren't called on right away.","fullyFundedDate":1760553763025,"projectUrl":"project/magical-birthday-wishes/9476842/","projectTitle":"Magical Birthday Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9278936,"projectId":9357828,"letterContent":"When our new classroom supplies arrived, my students were thrilled! The Better Office Primary Journals and Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks have given each student a personal space to explore their ideas, practice writing, and express themselves creatively. The Dixon Ticonderoga pencils make writing easier and more comfortable, encouraging longer writing sessions without frustration.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was seeing a student proudly fill their journal with a complete story for the first time, excited to share it with the class. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with the tools students need to write, create, and explore their ideas confidently. Next, we'll continue using these supplies to support our writing projects and collaborative activities, helping every student build strong, lifelong literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1753206160779,"projectUrl":"project/our-very-own-writing-supplies/9357828/","projectTitle":"Our Very Own Writing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278936_orig.jpg?crop=1922,1922,x177,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746169352800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278936"},{"teacherId":9278936,"projectId":9309235,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are making great strides with the new math manipulatives in our classroom! These hands-on tools have made abstract concepts more concrete, helping students better understand addition, subtraction, place value, and other key math skills. One memorable moment was when students used the manipulatives to solve challenging word problems—they were able to see the math in action and explain their thinking clearly to the class.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the manipulatives, they were thrilled! They immediately wanted to explore and experiment, and their excitement for learning math has grown tremendously. The tactile experience has made lessons more engaging and has helped students build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to incorporate the manipulatives into upcoming units on measurement, geometry, and problem-solving. By continuing to use these tools, students will deepen their understanding of math concepts, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and enjoy learning in a hands-on, interactive way. Your support has truly made math come alive for every student in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785672661,"projectUrl":"project/magical-math-manipulatives/9309235/","projectTitle":"Magical Math Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278936_orig.jpg?crop=1922,1922,x177,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746169352800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278936"},{"teacherId":9278936,"projectId":9309222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are enjoying the benefits of having their own headphones in the classroom! The headphones help students focus on their work by reducing distractions, allowing them to fully engage with digital lessons and educational apps.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is being able to listen to lessons, read-alouds, and interactive activities at their own pace. They love having the freedom to learn independently while still being part of the classroom community.\r\n\r\nStudents who have especially benefited include those who need extra focus or who are easily distracted in a busy classroom. Headphones give them a quiet space to concentrate, which has helped boost their confidence, engagement, and overall learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785362644,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-for-headphones/9309222/","projectTitle":"Hooray for Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278936_orig.jpg?crop=1922,1922,x177,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746169352800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278936"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9559722,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project. These items will fulfill the supply list to complete four stem lessons that we have planned on completing this year. The gloves and paper towels are for an owl pellet unit, the balls for a gravity unit, and timers for several lessons this year. With your donations we will be able to forge forward with these hands-on lessons and create experiences for these children to instill a love for learning.These supplies will be utilized with other lessons throughout the school year and beyond.The students are very excited to begin with your thoughtful donations and encouragement. Thank you for all you do for students and education.","fullyFundedDate":1757556949952,"projectUrl":"project/stem-ahead-supplies-to-forge-forward/9559722/","projectTitle":"STEM Ahead! 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The games encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and independent practice, making learning feel like playtime!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of you, students have access to tools that support their growth and make them excited to come to school each day. Thank you for investing in their future and helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785592691,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-building-skills-throug/9112801/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning: Building Skills Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7762383_orig.jpg?crop=698,698,x120,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723397835805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7762383"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39599","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":289,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"schoolId":39599,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alice Byrne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alice Byrne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/yuma-elementary-school-district-1/alice-byrne-elementary-school/39599"}