{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bastian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3896734,"projectId":9522495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. Jordan Education Foundation does such an amazing job of getting funds right into the classrooms, where they benefit students most. Thank you for trusting teachers to know what their students need. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful you funded all of these musical recorders for my fourth graders. I thought I already had enough and spent all my music budget on necessary instruments for a parent involvement class. Then I remembered that our school got 100 new students over the summer and I needed more recorders!\r\n\r\nDonors Choose for the win! We are starting recorders next month and my fourth graders are so excited. And thanks to you, I now have a recorder for every student. They can't believe they get to play their own instrument. It's a lot of work but they are so excited about it. Thank you for bringing joy, discipline and discovery to my musical classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760721134665,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-joyfully/9522495/","projectTitle":"Making Music Joyfully","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3896734_orig.jpg?crop=3472,3472,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760390226210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3896734"},{"teacherId":8287243,"projectId":9515737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to Jordan Education and the DonorsChoose Community for the generous support. Your kindness has made a remarkable difference for my students and me, and our year is off to a fantastic start because of you.\r\n\r\nThe stools have been a huge hit! They've allowed more students to join our small groups, making hands-on activities even more engaging and inclusive. The new games have quickly become favorites, helping us build social skills and learn to manage our emotions in a fun, supportive way.\r\n\r\nOne of our most memorable activities has been creating \"worry monsters\" out of clay. The students have enjoyed making their monsters while sharing and working through their worries together—a creative and meaningful experience for all of us.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755705846243,"projectUrl":"project/seats-supplies-and-smiles-for-school-c/9515737/","projectTitle":"Seats, Supplies, and Smiles for School Counseling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alisha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287243_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643932303936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alisha"},{"teacherId":9218746,"projectId":9514295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing chairs and organizational materials for my classroom. My students and classroom aides have enjoyed the addition to my classroom very much.\r\n\r\nThe chairs provided have given my adult aides and older students a comfortable place to work. The chairs also spin, and have helped some of my students who need help regulating their nervous systems by spinning for a small amount of time. \r\n\r\nThe organizing bins have helped me organize academic activities for my students that I can grab and use on a moments notice. This is especially helpful when a student goes up a level in their learning and I need something for the student to work on at the next level. The bins have also made my room more organized and appealing to look at. \r\n\r\nThank you for your help in making my classroom look and feel amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1757523822543,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-environments/9514295/","projectTitle":"Engaging Environments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lansing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9218746_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694794769548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9218746"},{"teacherId":9522878,"projectId":9443925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new wobble chairs and supplies have truly transformed our learning environment. When my students first saw the wobble chairs, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to try them out. Now, students who used to struggle with sitting still are able to move and focus, which has made a real difference in their engagement and participation. The dry erase markers and erasers have made our math lessons more interactive, with students eagerly coming up to the board to show their thinking and work through problems together.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was during a math group project, where students used the dry erase markers to collaborate and brainstorm ideas around the room. The dry erase supplies encouraged everyone to contribute and revise their ideas. The hand sanitizer has also helped us stay healthy, so everyone can stay in class and keep learning. Thanks to your support, my students have the tools and confidence they need to think creatively, work together, and grow as independent learners. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755699651959,"projectUrl":"project/flexibility-in-seating-and-thinking/9443925/","projectTitle":"Flexibility In Seating And Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barzee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9522878"},{"teacherId":1540258,"projectId":9547882,"letterContent":"Our next steps involve using these resources during our upcoming reading, math, and STEM centers. Students will rotate through each station, building, writing, and experimenting as they explore new skills. My students immediately began imagining what they could create next, and their enthusiasm spread throughout the whole class. These materials are helping them take ownership of their learning—something we practice every day in second grade. Thank you for giving my students the chance to learn in ways that spark curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Your generosity truly changed our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757541887172,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-strong-start/9547882/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1540258_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691963002293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1540258"},{"teacherId":382101,"projectId":9626392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation through Donors Choose to my project, \"Motivating Marvelous Mathematicians.\" Your support has already made such a wonderful impact on my students. We are so grateful for your donation. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when the new materials arrived! As a gifted and talented specialist, I work with students who are often eager to push themselves, and they truly love being rewarded for that hard work. You should have seen their reactions—a simple, cool pencil or a new sticker for their folder brings an immediate smile to their face. In a world where advanced learners can sometimes feel unseen, your gift helped them feel truly valued and celebrated.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every day in my K-6th grade math enrichment groups. When students persevere through a particularly challenging logic puzzle or a multi-step problem, they earn one of the incentives you funded. It's a small, tangible acknowledgment of their effort that means so much to them. A specific, fun moment has been seeing how they use the stickers. Many of them are decorating their math folders, proudly displaying the stickers as badges of honor for the tough problems they've solved.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these incentive gifts to reward and motivate my students as they dive into even more challenging math projects. Your donation is a key part of helping me nurture their advanced abilities, celebrate their effort, and inspire a genuine, lasting love for math.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757527850402,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-marvelous-mathematicians/9626392/","projectTitle":"Motivating Marvelous Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eldredge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp382101_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472886761995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eldredge"},{"teacherId":9099246,"projectId":9517946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your funding of this important project. Since receiving these materials, I've noticed increased engagement by my students. They especially love the wiggle chairs which helps them access their sensory needs while completing necessary work in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe sensory boxes have also been a great hit. My students constantly ask for them when completing tasks. My students with autism who have sensory needs have especially enjoyed this, as it makes the learning process fun and engaging for them.\r\n\r\nIt hasn't just been a hit with my students with sensory needs: every student has enjoyed using these resources. They've loved the engaging new games as rewards for all their hard work at the end of sessions. I've spent a lot of money out of pocket on reward activities, and by having this project funded, I've been able to spare a few dollars while also providing my students the environment they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1755702570250,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-friendly-speech-therapy-for-ever/9517946/","projectTitle":"Sensory-Friendly Speech Therapy for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9099246_orig.jpg?crop=3777,3777,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755880951116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9099246"},{"teacherId":8287243,"projectId":9345008,"letterContent":"I want to send a thank you because this project and your donation have helped my start the school year off with a lot of fun and learning. My students have loved having these new supplies. One of the supplies was some modeling clay, which I incorporated into a lesson about anxiety. The kids made monsters and had a blast. I have some other students who have seen the creations and asked if they can do it too. \r\n\r\nThe clipboard, art supplies, and clock have also helped make things run a lot smoother. I am incredibly grateful for your support, and so are my students. Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1754247410598,"projectUrl":"project/empower-express-and-connect-in-counsel/9345008/","projectTitle":"Empower, Express, and Connect in Counseling Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alisha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287243_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643932303936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alisha"},{"teacherId":6759756,"projectId":9495117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your recent donation to my classroom! You have given my students some much needed supplies! Thank you for being so generous!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the glue sticks, laminating sheets, stickie notes, and prize box toys. We also are excited to use some of the supplies to create a special science project. In Kindergarten we learn about what animals need to live. One of the animals we learn about is fish! We like to end our unit by creating \"fish tanks\", and review all the things fish need to survive. Some of the supplies you have donated are to help us be able to create this fun project! I have included a picture so that you can see what the supplies are used for.","fullyFundedDate":1755692674800,"projectUrl":"project/filling-the-gaps/9495117/","projectTitle":"Filling the Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6759756_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569097025068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6759756"},{"teacherId":3356101,"projectId":9531978,"letterContent":"The card stock paper that we received in our classrooms through you grant has been impactful in many ways. First of all it allowed us to create a sign in sheet for each student so that they have the opportunity to practice writing their own name everyday when they come into class. This is a vital skill to develop at their age. We have also been able to create large group games as well as games that involve, number and letter and shape and color recognition for small group table usage. Additionally, we have used the paper to create some art projects that students have been able to take home and share. These art projects are able to reflect what the children are learning in the classroom and serve as a bridge between school and home. They help to open up dialogue at home about what the student is learning at school. \r\nAgain thank you for the many ways that your contribution is continuing to give to our classrooms throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755116856956,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education-power-pro/9531978/","projectTitle":"\"USBE AI for K–12 Education\" - Power Project Paper 02","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3356101_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538674117720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3356101"},{"teacherId":7362681,"projectId":9494861,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share that my DonorsChoose project was fully funded, and it's going to make a huge difference for my 5th-grade students! With the generous support of our community, I was able to provide my students with some much-needed tools and resources.\r\n\r\nThe student whiteboards and expo markers have already been put to good use, allowing students to engage in hands-on math and writing activities. The earbuds have enabled us to explore digital learning in a whole new way, and the books have added to our classroom library, fostering a love of reading and learning.\r\n\r\nThe cardstock and other materials have been used to create engaging visuals and activities, while the carpet sweeper has helped keep our classroom tidy and focused. The TPT gift card allowed me to access even more valuable teaching resources, and the games have provided fun and interactive ways to reinforce learning as well as providing entertainment on inside recess days.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful to everyone who supported our project. Your contribution has not only enhanced our classroom environment but has also shown my students that there are people who care about their education and well-being. Thank you for investing in their future!\r\n\r\nHere's a glimpse into how some of the specific items were used:\r\n\r\n- We used the whiteboards to practice fractions, and it was amazing to see students working together to solve problems.\r\n- The earbuds have allowed us to watch our FOSS Science videos and adjacent lessons.\r\n- The books have been a hit, especially the graphicnovels. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!\"","fullyFundedDate":1755703982583,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-student-whiteboards-for-high-e/9494861/","projectTitle":"Write On! Student Whiteboards for High Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7362681_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739132790162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7362681"},{"teacherId":291681,"projectId":9184988,"letterContent":"As teachers, we were required to create a set of emergency sub plans to keep in the front office. It was so nice to be able to put my Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to use to purchase a premade set and create set for each of the teachers on my team. Thank you so much for simplifying this task for me and sharing the wealth with my team.\r\nIt is also very nice to have a pencil sharpener that I can have a student use to sharpen class pencils. 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