{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"August Ahrens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974962,"projectId":9774005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students are already using the new materials in meaningful ways. We recently used them during a lesson where students worked together on a hands-on project, and I saw increased engagement, confidence, and collaboration throughout the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and amazed that someone had provided them just for their learning. Their excitement quickly turned into focus and pride as they began using the resources, knowing they were something special and valued.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my students' learning, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759452374615,"projectUrl":"project/support-student-success-with-classroom-s/9774005/","projectTitle":"Support Student Success with Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dingal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974962_orig.jpg?crop=373,373,x444,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677830818490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974962"},{"teacherId":4564793,"projectId":9776422,"letterContent":"The students were so happy and excited to find out that we received items to build our learning space in the classroom! The stools in the classroom have helped tremendously by helping the students have flexible seating available! It's a lot easier for the students to move a stool around the room versus a regular chair!\r\nAlso, thanks to you and your generosity, the students have a new learning space in the classroom! The carpet has been such a great addition to the classroom, so great that students are consistently working on the carpet during independent time. Sometimes, I am even able to meet my small groups on the carpet as well! Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1759446624657,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-learning-space/9776422/","projectTitle":"Fuel our Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siclot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/siclot"},{"teacherId":7939542,"projectId":9777906,"letterContent":"The impact of this project was immediate and powerful, beginning the moment the boxes arrived in our classroom. There was a palpable wave of excitement and pure joy as the students watched the packages being opened. Seeing the colorful stationery and sensory tools for the first time made the \"Student Shop\" feel real and attainable. This initial spark of energy transformed into a sustained commitment to our classroom goals, as students were eager to start earning the items they had just seen.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you helped create a clear and vital link between hard work and meaningful rewards. This system was essential because it ensured that every student's dedication was celebrated, regardless of their background or starting academic level. Our students showed incredible resilience in the face of challenges, and your support provided an equitable way for every future leader in our room to feel valued. For many students, these small treats were a rare luxury, and seeing their effort turn into a tangible reward gave them a profound sense of achievement.\r\n\r\nThe items in the Student Shop served as much more than just prizes; they were strategic tools for personal and academic growth. For example, discreet sensory items helped students self-regulate their energy during long lessons, which significantly decreased classroom disruptions. Meanwhile, personalized stationery gave students a sense of ownership and pride in their written work. Beyond the items themselves, the system taught valuable life lessons in citizenship and financial literacy. Students learned to track their \"earnings,\" practice patience, and weigh the benefits of saving for larger goals versus immediate gratification.\r\n\r\nUltimately, your contribution helped our students reach their full potential by transforming the classroom culture. Because of your generosity, our classroom became a positive space where effort was consistently rewarded, motivation soared, and every child felt inspired to succeed. Thank you for investing in their future and showing them that their hard work truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1759460398898,"projectUrl":"project/the-student-shop-project-fostering-effo/9777906/","projectTitle":"The Student Shop Project: Fostering Effort and Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939542_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627960120292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939542"},{"teacherId":7948622,"projectId":9774117,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, thank you so much for the generous donation of our new classroom carpet! Our new rug has been a pivotal space for learning and growing together as a class family.\r\n\r\nOur new rug has truly helped us in so many ways! \r\n\r\nA Dedicated Space: It has already become our favorite spot for morning meetings and storytime, giving every student a comfortable place to sit.\r\n\r\nBetter Learning: The students are much more focused now that they aren't sitting on the cold, hard floor.\r\n\r\nA Warmer Classroom: The bright colors have completely transformed the \"feel\" of our room, making it a much more inviting place to learn every day.\r\n\r\nImproved Focus and Sensory Regulation: Having a soft, defined space helps students settle their bodies. 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It has been great for adding independence when students are finished early or using stations/centers. \r\n\r\nThe class was so excited when they came in the day after and were so ready to use it! We have kept our supplies, math games, work mats, magnetic manipulatives, and so many more. We got to work right away with rules and how to take care of the center and its supplies. They are now using it well and independently!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you! Without your donation, I don't think I would be able to afford something like this for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759602497344,"projectUrl":"project/math-centers/9781469/","projectTitle":"Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937515"},{"teacherId":8821701,"projectId":9773573,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our indoor garden or living laboratory. Since getting the items, our students have assembled the hydroponics units, shelf, and started fruit seeds. We were able to observe and discuss plant growth, needs, and care in real time. The students were very engaged and were so excited to take home their plants to that they can practice sustainability and grow their own food at home! We know that this will make a lasting impact in the lives of our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759416757658,"projectUrl":"project/living-laboratory/9773573/","projectTitle":"Living Laboratory","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dacanay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821701"},{"teacherId":2105464,"projectId":9774376,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. In kindergarten, math is a hands-on experience, and these new manipulatives have already sparked so much curiosity and excitement. Before these resources arrived, it was challenging to provide enough tactile materials for every student during our small group rotations. Now, my students can use colorful counters, pattern blocks, and connecting cubes to physically build numbers, explore geometric shapes, and strengthen their sorting skills. Seeing their faces light up as they \"click\" blocks together to solve an addition problem is a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThese tools are doing so much more than just teaching arithmetic; they are building confidence. During our small group sessions, I can now provide targeted, differentiated instruction that meets each child exactly where they are. Whether a student is practicing simple one-to-one correspondence or beginning to understand place value, these manipulatives provide the visual scaffold they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping my students develop a strong, joyful foundation in mathematics that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759462150814,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-in-small-groups/9774376/","projectTitle":"Having Fun in Small Groups!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105464_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596832875031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105464"},{"teacherId":8496840,"projectId":9775110,"letterContent":"The resources purchased for this project helped to provide my students with a more calming learning environment. The lights were used when they earned lunch bunch (lunch in the classroom). Each table group received one of the lights and created a \"candle-lit dinner\" kind of feel. Students were very excited to use it for the first time. 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For my students who did not have their own headphones, they now have one that they can use during their independent learning time to focus on completing their computer goals. My students are even more motivated to complete their 5 reading and/or math lessons to choose prizes, like the scented stickers and a plush keychain.\r\n\r\nHaving the supply of paper and cardstock supports me in making high-quality, age-appropriate activities and lessons for my students in all subjects. With the AstroBright paper, we can have bright, fun projects where my students can express their creativity and ideas. \r\n\r\nMany of my students' pencils did not have an eraser on their pencils anymore. Now, with the eraser tops, students can easily erase their papers neatly without leaving marks or possibly ripping their papers. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity and support for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760878085482,"projectUrl":"project/my-first-classroom-a-bright-start-for-l/9759505/","projectTitle":"My First Classroom: a Bright Start for Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Labasan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279823_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760693543672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279823"},{"teacherId":8568442,"projectId":9777957,"letterContent":"The students were filled with excitement the moment they saw the art materials prepared for them. Their faces lit up as they took in the variety of supplies, eagerly pointing out colors, tools, and textures that caught their attention. For many of them, simply seeing the materials sparked ideas and inspiration before the activity even began. The classroom buzzed with energy as students talked about what they hoped to create and how they might use the different items. This initial reaction showed just how meaningful it is for students to have access to engaging, hands on resources. The students felt motivated and valued, as though they were being trusted with something special, which encouraged them to fully immerse themselves in the experience from the very start.\r\n\r\nArt is something the students genuinely enjoy, and their enthusiasm was evident throughout the creative process. Being surrounded by art supplies allowed them to freely express themselves and explore their creativity without limits. They took pride in making choices, experimenting with different techniques, and bringing their ideas to life in their own unique ways. As they worked, many students remained focused and engaged, showing patience, persistence, and confidence in their abilities. Overall, the experience reinforced how much students love being creative and how important art is in helping them grow, express themselves, and feel a sense of accomplishment.","fullyFundedDate":1759458488714,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-creativity-fun-and-brain/9777957/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Creativity, Fun, and Brain Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brenes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8568442_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700536583086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8568442"},{"teacherId":8852403,"projectId":9772232,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous investment in our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and team-building resources. These materials are doing more than just filling a shelf; they are actively reshaping how our class interacts.\r\n\r\nI feel that my students are using the new logic challenges and collaborative kits to move beyond simple teamwork into true empathy.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gifts can also extend beyond the students. We can utilize these materials during staff development and team meetings. By engaging in the same SEL challenges as the students, our teachers can:\r\n - strengthen professional trust and communication.\r\n - model the collaborative behavior we expect from our students.\r\n - build a more unified school culture that prioritizes emotional intelligence.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided us with the opportunity to create a common language for cooperation that benefits every level of our school, from the classroom to the front office. Thank you for helping us grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1759359917352,"projectUrl":"project/sel-through-team-building/9772232/","projectTitle":"SEL Through Team Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sabuco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852403"},{"teacherId":9368376,"projectId":9779710,"letterContent":"Your generosity has had an incredible impact on my students and our daily learning environment. \r\nThe flexible floor seats have been an immediate hit. During independent reading and small group time, students love to \"grab a seat\" and find a spot on the floor where they feel most comfortable. I have witnessed a noticeable increase in stamina; students who used to fidget or wander are now deeply engaged in their books and assignments.\r\nThe mobile white boards have completely changed the way we approach math. 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