{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blazier Elementary School - Intermediate Site","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3079894,"projectId":9594695,"letterContent":"First, thank you so much for donating to this project. Funding is at a historical low, so it has been difficult to fund sports equipment when there are bigger needs. Our campus serves over 800 3rd-6th students. With this many students on an elementary campus, we are utilizing every space for recess. This means most students do not have access to the playground daily and have recess in open fields. \r\n\r\nWhen all materials arrived on campus, I separated all materials into grade level bundles and labeled each piece. I then placed all materials on a rolling cart and walked them into each grade levels pod. Students' faces lit up when seeing all the new equipment. Teachers were equally as excited. \r\n\r\nOne area this impacted the most was with my most reserved students. Students who normally chose to not engage with the larger soccer or tag games, where interested in engaging with peers. I watch kids ask peers to play checkers, and it was heart warming.","fullyFundedDate":1758219327404,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-children-play/9594695/","projectTitle":"Let the Children Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3079894_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539111997899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3079894"},{"teacherId":1507664,"projectId":9261278,"letterContent":"Our 5th Graders are so grateful for your donation to restock our STEM Lab! Your resources have made so many of our labs possible - from measuring the mass of sugar, lemon juice, and water before combining them to learn about the conservation of matter in solutions (and then drinking the lemonade, naturally), to using cups of water to demonstrate refraction of light through a medium with a higher density, to modeling the formation of canyons, deltas, and dunes with the play-doh you provided! Next up for us this fall is to use the 9V batteries supplied by this grant in our circuit explorations next week. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this possible for not just my classroom, but the NINE fifth grade classes that use our lab!","fullyFundedDate":1746765714079,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-thinkers-a-stem-la/9261278/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Thinkers: A STEM Lab Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carnine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1507664_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450321724525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carnine"},{"teacherId":9647183,"projectId":9344646,"letterContent":"As part of our \"Diversifying Our Bookshelves\" project, my students now have access to a wide range of books that better reflect the diverse world we live in. It's been incredible to see their excitement as they discover stories with characters who look like them, speak their language, or share similar experiences. Our classroom library feels more inclusive and welcoming than ever. One student said, \"I finally found a book where the character is like me!\" Moments like that are powerful. Thank you so much for helping make this possible—your support is helping students feel seen, valued, and inspired to read more.","fullyFundedDate":1752353697194,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-reflect-us-diversifying-ou/9344646/","projectTitle":"Stories That Reflect Us: Diversifying Our Bookshelves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647183"},{"teacherId":9647183,"projectId":9429591,"letterContent":"My students now have a cozy rug to sit on in our classroom library, and it has completely transformed the space. We placed two comfy beanbag chairs on the rug to make the area even more inviting, and the students absolutely love it. It's quickly become one of their favorite spots in the classroom. They often choose to work on assignments, read, or simply relax there instead of sitting at their desks. One student even told me, \"This is the best part of our classroom!\" We are incredibly grateful—thank you so much for helping create a warm, welcoming environment that encourages learning and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1752250333878,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom-from-the-ground-u/9429591/","projectTitle":"Building Our Classroom from the Ground Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647183"},{"teacherId":8259189,"projectId":9414621,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donation to our classroom, it has made a lasting impact. It's become the place that we can do our SEL lessons at every morning and check in with how we're feeling. \r\nWhen students first saw the carpet they were so excited. They love that the entire class fits at our morning circle and see it as a safe space to share and socialize with peers. Students also get to use the carpet for independent reading time. They love to make themselves comfortable and read a good book at the carpet during this time. Thank you for this amazing space you provided us with!","fullyFundedDate":1750091320185,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-project/9414621/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749921972919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259189"},{"teacherId":8259189,"projectId":9424415,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these resources for our classroom. The drawers in our classroom have made such an impact on keeping our classroom organized. As well as helping students take responsibility and ownership of their learning. \r\nWhen students first saw the drawers they were very excited. They know where they can find the materials they need for class. They also understand where to find the manipulatives or tools they might need to assist them in assignments. Since students where to find their needed materials in the classroom they feel comfortable. When students are comfortable they can focus on learning! Thank you for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1750774720583,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized/9424415/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8259189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749921972919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8259189"},{"teacherId":9647183,"projectId":9460215,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more inviting and comfortable learning environment! When the boxes arrived, my students couldn't contain their curiosity — their eyes were glued to the packages as I told them something special had arrived for our classroom library. As I pulled out the first bean bag chair — a soft, cozy pink one — a group of girls squealed with excitement. Then came the mint-colored one, and the whole class buzzed with enthusiasm. They were thrilled!\r\nNow, the classroom library has become a favorite spot. Students are eager to spend time there, curling up with a good book in the comfy chairs. The floor cushions have also been a hit, giving students a cozy way to collaborate around the room on group assignments or find a quiet space to focus. Your donation didn't just bring in new furniture — it brought more joy, focus, and a sense of ownership to our classroom. Thank you for making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1753043608900,"projectUrl":"project/sit-back-and-learn-a-cozy-classroom-tra/9460215/","projectTitle":"Sit Back and Learn: A Cozy Classroom Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647183"},{"teacherId":9654405,"projectId":8647311,"letterContent":"Thanks to you all, my students had a wonderful and sensory-fulfilling semester. The students have been highly motivated to access the materials that you helped us obtain and have made significant progress on all of their speech goals.\r\nThe kiddos enjoyed creating \"unboxing videos\" and describing all of the new materials as they came in. They even helped come up with their own activities incorporating the stimuli into daily lessons. \r\n\r\nIt really does take a village and we are so appreciative of your generosity! Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1723949436526,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-deserves-a-voice/8647311/","projectTitle":"Everyone Deserves a Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654405"},{"teacherId":256564,"projectId":8496467,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to my project of social skills materials. We have used the calming strategies kit daily to practice self-regulation and find our peaceful spots. My students enjoy playing the social skills games and we have used the writing prompts to practice reflecting and sharing our feelings and thoughts about social situations. Every day we do a feelings check in during our morning circle and having visual representations really helps. I am seeing the progress my students are making with scoial skills and am appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1723236477583,"projectUrl":"project/social-skills-supports/8496467/","projectTitle":"Social Skills Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp256564_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453399636811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dennis"},{"teacherId":1507664,"projectId":8727690,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing my classroom's vision to life through your support of the \"Empowering Future Voters: Enhancing Classroom Learning\" project. Your generosity truly transformed our learning environment, equipping my students with the tools they need to engage with civics in ways that spark their curiosity and develop their critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nThe resources for our election unit turned our classroom into a hub of exploration. My students dove into topics like the electoral process, government systems, and the importance of civic participation with newfound excitement. It's inspiring to see them connect what they're learning in class to real-world events, recognizing their potential as future voters and active members of their communities. These tools have not only enhanced their academic understanding but also encouraged meaningful discussions that extend beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact on my students' education and their perspective on the world. You've given them the confidence to ask questions, form opinions, and understand the importance of their voices in shaping the future. Thank you for investing in their growth and for being a partner in their journey toward becoming informed and empowered citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1725336118880,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-voters-enhancing-clas/8727690/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Voters: Enhancing Classroom Learning with Election Skills Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carnine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1507664_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450321724525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carnine"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_128124","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":128124,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blazier Elementary School - Intermediate Site on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blazier Elementary School - Intermediate Site","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/austin-independent-school-district/blazier-elementary-school-intermediate-site/128124"}