{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aspen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":11.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9782706,"projectId":9493500,"letterContent":"The materials funded by the DonorsChoose Community have made a tremendous difference in my classroom. The magnetic prize wheel has become a favorite incentive for students, motivating them to display positive behavior. Watching the wheel spin and celebrating each prize together has brought excitement and a stronger sense of community to our classroom. The supplies for our desk pet station have turned earning \"school money\" into a highly anticipated activity. Students are eager to make good choices so they can purchase fun items for their desk pets, which has fostered responsibility and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe headphones and protective bags have allowed students to focus during computer-based learning, giving them the quiet space they need to excel and making it easier for me to support individual learning needs. Additionally, the new playground toys have added extra joy and motivation for students to play cooperatively and stay active during recess.","fullyFundedDate":1755695424300,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-boost-tools-for-minds-moveme/9493500/","projectTitle":"Classroom Boost: Tools for Minds, Movement, and Management","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782706"},{"teacherId":9782702,"projectId":9526575,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support. After teaching second grade for 18 years straight, I took a chance and moved to fourth grade this year, and I'm so glad I did. One of the biggest impacts your donations have had is in the area of reading. I asked for books to transform my lower elementary school library into something fourth graders have loved, and you delivered!\r\n Developing a love for reading opens so many doors for students both academically and emotionally. For me, this starts with students choosing any book that interests them no matter their reading level - picture books, magazines, graphic novels, really whatever appeals to them. But it is my job as a teacher to help them grow beyond that. \r\n I started by reading aloud the first chapter of some of the books you sent. Books from Roald Dahl, Tui T. Sutherland, Lauren Tarshis, and J.K. Rowling. Now my students flock to those chapter books (Wings of Fire is an absolute favorite). Thank you for helping to open their worlds.","fullyFundedDate":1755727115008,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-new-grade-we-got-this/9526575/","projectTitle":"New Classroom, New Grade, We Got This!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782702_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729184340206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782702"},{"teacherId":4015602,"projectId":9525877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. I have been really impressed with the impact that it has had in the short amount of time that I have used the materials in the classroom. My students really appreciate your donation, and so do I! \r\n\r\nOne of the materials that we were able to purchase is headphones to listen to a program to help with their reading. Using the headphones has allows them head a model for how the fluency should sounds like so when they practice it themselves it is fresh in their minds. \r\n\r\nFinally, TABBLE and the buzzers have been a huge hit with the kids! We have used them to answer different math questions and broaden their vocabulary skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again from my bottom of my heart for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755721836407,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-fluency-through-listening-and/9525877/","projectTitle":"Increasing Fluency Through Listening and Repetition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4015602_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504281427028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4015602"},{"teacherId":1066690,"projectId":9498696,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our project at Aspen Elementary School. Thanks to your contributions, we have been able to purchase a spiral book binder, spiral bindings, and magnetic boards, transforming our literacy instruction for our first-grade students. These resources have been instrumental in enhancing our educational practices and fostering a more interactive and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic boards have become a staple in our classroom, allowing students to practice spelling words and compose sentences as part of our phonics lessons. This hands-on tool has not only made learning more enjoyable but has also encouraged active participation and immediate feedback. Moreover, these boards have found additional utility in our math practice sessions, where students solve problems and demonstrate their understanding in a visual and dynamic manner.\r\n\r\nThe spiral binding machine and extra bindings have enabled us to create personalized student workbooks, thereby providing tailored resources that align with our curriculum goals. These workbooks have been essential for students to practice reading and writing, reinforcing their skills through repeated use. Additionally, the ability for students to publish and bind their own writing has instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment, motivating them to engage more deeply with the writing process.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our students' educational experiences, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us to create a richer, more effective learning environment for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755707141695,"projectUrl":"project/from-phonics-to-reading-and-writing/9498696/","projectTitle":"From Phonics to Reading and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timothy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1066690_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548907663936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstimothy"},{"teacherId":7470157,"projectId":9638762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our special education classroom. The students were so excited to receive the packages and have loved using the materials to learn and play. It has been so fun to give students the experience to ride a bike that is safe and appropriate for them to use. The art supplies have been so fun to watch their creativity flourish and their imagination grow. I hope you know how much your kindness and support means to our classroom and the amazing students we get to share it with.","fullyFundedDate":1760713140849,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-gross-motor-art/9638762/","projectTitle":"Special Education- Gross Motor & Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7470157"},{"teacherId":9655124,"projectId":9515511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in creating and maintaining a school counseling program for my elementary school. The supplies that I have received have already been hard at work helping students learn social skills, emotional regulation, friendship skills, and more. I'm looking forward to the rest of the year and being able to teach from the curriculum I have.\r\nI also am so grateful for the added supplies to keep the program growing. It gives me peace of mind to know that I have resources available to me to help these kids learn in an environment that is both safe and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1755705114770,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-bright-futures-supporting-s/9515511/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Bright Futures: Supporting Students Emotional Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655124_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723597490556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655124"},{"teacherId":9488474,"projectId":9491921,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donation. One of my favorite items, we received was a class set of The Lion, Witch, and The Wardrobe novels. I just finished planning a novel study that we will do for the Christmas season using these books. It will help students practice comprehension in a fun way with these fun books. The fact that each individual student has their own book will make these lessons so much more meaningful and beneficial. \r\n\r\nThe supplies such as the paper products and tablecloths were used in our book tasting to start our Wit & Widsom module. This helped the book come alive for my students and got them excited about our book. The DVD player has also been great. We just finished reading The Phantom Tollbooth as a class and afterwards all watched The Phantom Tollbooth movie. We were able to compare and contrast the two and the students had so much fun! \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the donations that have allowed my class to be a more engaging, interactive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755705113954,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-learning-books-play-and/9491921/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Learning: Books, Play, and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488474_orig.jpg?crop=3999,4000,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715121704251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488474"},{"teacherId":7446712,"projectId":9513008,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our classroom. Thanks to your donation of a wide variety of educational tools and supplies, our learning environment has been enriched in meaningful and lasting ways.\r\n\r\nYour gift of a $100 Gift Card to Teachers Pay Teachers allowed me to access high-quality educational resources tailored specifically to my students' needs. These materials have already helped elevate our lessons and bring fresh energy into the classroom. The Expo markers, whiteboard erasers, and cleaning spray have completely transformed our whiteboard work. With such a large pack of fine-tip black markers, every student now has access to clear, easy-to-use tools for small group collaboration and interactive lessons. Your donation also brought excitement and joy with items like the magnetic tiles, galaxy slime, pop fidget spinners, sticky hands, and stress balls. These have become favorites in our reward bin and sensory station, offering both fun and therapeutic support for students who benefit from tactile engagement.\r\n\r\nEvery single item has made a positive impact, and I wish you could have seen my students' faces light up with excitement each time a package arrived. The buzz in the room was real—each box felt like a mini celebration, and we truly felt supported and seen.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our learning, our joy, and our success. Your kindness is felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755705114897,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrow-empowering-classroom/9513008/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow: Empowering Classrooms with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7446712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690928977238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7446712"},{"teacherId":6224874,"projectId":9493770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our playground equipment project! Because of your kindness, our students will now have a safe, fun, and engaging place to play, explore, and build important social skills. The new equipment will give our children opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and creativity every day. Your support truly makes a difference—not only in our school community, but also in the lives of each child who will benefit from this project for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to their well-being. Our playground will be a place where friendships are made, laughter is shared, and learning extends beyond the classroom. We look forward to sharing stories and photos of our students' joyful play, all made possible by your generosity!\r\n\r\n\r\nSpeak","fullyFundedDate":1755689235723,"projectUrl":"project/active-play-happy-kids-jump-ropes-ba/9493770/","projectTitle":"Active Play, Happy Kids: Jump Ropes & Balls for Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oaks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625783224332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224874"},{"teacherId":4878053,"projectId":9495897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the cart, paper, cerlox machine and cerlox bindings. Since starting two new programs this year, I knew organization would be key! It has been so helpful that everything has a place and can be found easily.\r\n\r\nI am so happy with the cart and all that it holds. I am always able to find exactly what I need in each drawer. The colored paper and card stock have been a huge help for copying fluency packages and book covers for our math and reading. The cerlox machine and binding are very beneficial because we are making many fluency books, math books and stories written by the students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation. I am so grateful to be able to order things for my classroom that doesn't come out of my own pocket! It is very helpful as a teacher to get items that really help the classroom run smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1755695425118,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-and-organization-for/9495897/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies and Organization for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4878053_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507564861423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4878053"},{"teacherId":6620799,"projectId":8639753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Scotch Thermal Laminator and laminating pouches. It was fun to preserve some of our favorite projects this year!\r\n\r\nOne of our very favorite projects was making animal trading cards. We took time to study about our chosen animal and then made a trading card with a neat drawing and wrote facts about our animal on the back. Our teachers made us 5 color copies of our cards and laminated them. Then we were able to get together with all of the other first graders and trade cards with each other. It was so fun! We loved it! Now we have cards that we can save and that will last because we got to laminate them. Thanks again for making our day!","fullyFundedDate":1723689556776,"projectUrl":"project/publishing-prodigies/8639753/","projectTitle":"Publishing Prodigies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeHaan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6620799_orig.jpg?crop=5197,5197,x1481,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565379214035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6620799"},{"teacherId":6620799,"projectId":7596830,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our Epson Ecotank printer has been a saving grace in our classroom! We use it everyday. We have printed pictures for our writing, pictures of ourselves for fun writing projects, and we have loved standing right by it as our pictures emerge from printing.\r\nWe have also loved being able to laminate things with the laminating pouches you provided for our classroom. It makes us feel extra special when our work in preserved, and we love taking it home and showing our parents how beautifully it turned out!\r\nYou definitely made our day! 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