{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bonneville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9284373,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our library has become an even more joyful place for students to explore, create, and learn together.\r\n\r\nMy students love using these new materials in our library centers—they've quickly become a highlight of their time in the library. Students are constantly asking when centers will be available again, and when they walk in and see them set up, the excitement is immediate—you can hear the cheers as they come through the door.\r\n\r\nAs students build with the Keva Planks, Magna-Tiles, Plus-Plus pieces, and marble runs, they are working together, sharing ideas, and learning from one another. They are solving problems, trying new approaches, and sticking with challenges—all while having fun. These experiences are helping students build important skills in a way that feels engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a space where students can collaborate, think creatively, and enjoy learning together. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1747363558190,"projectUrl":"project/constructing-creativity-library-centers/9284373/","projectTitle":"Constructing Creativity: Library Centers with Building Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9784146,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, this project came to life in the most meaningful way—through students learning, leading, and reading together.\r\n\r\nOur upper-grade students invited first-grade students to the library to introduce the brand-new books you helped provide. They presented each series, sharing what the books are about and why they're a great fit for young readers, before pairing up with their reading buddies. Together, they read side by side, with older students supporting, encouraging, and celebrating their younger partners. Some read aloud, while others listened and helped as beginning readers practiced their skills.\r\n\r\nThis experience was powerful for both groups. Our older students were proud to take on the role of reading mentors, stepping into leadership and truly caring about helping younger students succeed. For our first-grade students, it was incredibly motivating—they were excited, engaged, and eager to read.\r\n\r\nThe impact didn't stop there. The books from this project were checked out almost immediately and have quickly become very popular choices in our library. Students are recognizing the series, returning for more, and confidently choosing books that match their reading level.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create not just new readers, but a stronger reading community within our school. Thank you for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1761149074436,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-for-beginning-readers/9784146/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy for Beginning Readers in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9369550,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our library has undergone an incredible transformation—and the impact has been even bigger than we imagined.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the new book bins were set up, students immediately noticed the difference. Instead of scanning rows of book spines, they're now drawn to colorful covers featuring animals, space, weather, and more. Students who used to struggle to find books are now independently browsing, excitedly pulling out titles and discovering topics they truly love.\r\n\r\nWe organized our science books by topic in these front-facing bins, making it much easier for students to explore their interests. This simple change has had a huge impact on how students use the library. In fact, some sections have already doubled in circulation, showing just how much more accessible and engaging these books have become.\r\n\r\nSections that used to be difficult to navigate are now welcoming, easy-to-browse areas of our library. Your support has made it easier for students to explore, learn, and get even more excited about reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1748488375556,"projectUrl":"project/clear-bins-for-easy-book-browsing/9369550/","projectTitle":"Clear Bins for Easy Book Browsing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9284621,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your donation to help us get more Keva Planks to use during our library centers! We truly appreciate your generosity and the opportunities it creates for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our builders now have the extra planks they need to take on bigger, more creative projects. KEVA Planks have become one of the most popular activities in our library centers, and students love designing ball runs, architectural structures, and collaborative engineering challenges. With the additional planks, groups can work together more effectively and bring their larger ideas to life without running out of materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing our students with meaningful opportunities to think creatively and work together!","fullyFundedDate":1748489810960,"projectUrl":"project/keva-planks/9284621/","projectTitle":"Keva Planks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9329595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Learning to Research With PebbleGo! We truly appreciate your generosity to help provide our young learners with continued access to this incredible resource.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will be able to keep using PebbleGo throughout the year—both in the library and in their classrooms—as they explore articles about animals, science, social studies, biographies, and health. PebbleGo's kid-friendly design, audio support, and engaging videos make it possible for even our youngest researchers to navigate information independently and with confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents love using PebbleGo to investigate the topics they're curious about! This resource plays an important role in building their early research skills as they learn how to ask questions and find answers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for our students to keep growing as thinkers, readers, and researchers. Your support means so much to our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1748488678080,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-research-with-pebblego/9329595/","projectTitle":"Learning to Research With PebbleGo!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9250520,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Better Book Browsing with Organized Shelves!\r\nBecause of your generosity, the science section of our library is already transforming into a much more organized and student-friendly space!\r\n\r\nThe new clear bookends and shelf dividers have brought organization to an area that students love but often found challenging to navigate. Now, when students head to the science shelves, they can easily spot the topics they're excited about: animals, space, weather, volcanoes, and more. Books are standing upright, sections are clearly defined, and book covers are more visible, making the whole browsing experience much more inviting!\r\n\r\nThese simple tools are making a big difference in helping students find the books they want with confidence and ease. Thank you for making this meaningful improvement possible for our school library!","fullyFundedDate":1748489992295,"projectUrl":"project/better-book-browsing-with-organized-shel/9250520/","projectTitle":"Better Book Browsing with Organized Shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9283917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to make book browsing more enjoyable in our school library! Thanks to your incredible generosity, our library now has clear, front-facing browsing bins, and what a difference they have made! \r\n\r\nStudents can now easily see the covers of books throughout the library, making it much easier for them to independently explore and discover books that truly spark their interest!\r\n\r\nYour support has helped to transform our library into a more inviting and engaging space. Thank you for helping to promote a love of reading in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1746787094374,"projectUrl":"project/clear-bins-for-easy-browsing-in-our-libr/9283917/","projectTitle":"Clear Bins for Easy Browsing in Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":9293044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Battle of the Books project! Because of your support, our library has additional copies of the competition titles, ensuring that more students have access to the books they need to participate!\r\n\r\nThe Battle of the Books is a highlight of the year in our school library. The books on the reading list are in high demand, but thanks to you, students won't have to wait nearly as long for their turn to check them out.\r\n\r\nWe are also grateful for the prizes you've made possible. These will help us celebrate our students' hard work and dedication, making the competition even more special and memorable for them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is fueling excitement and inspiring reading in our school! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787250779,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books/9293044/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2338138,"projectId":9264981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of my students. Having books that my students are invested in, makes so much difference in the reading growth they are able to make throughout the year. The new novels that I have been able to add to my classroom have already created more excitement around reading.\r\n\r\nEducating students is, and always has been, a joint effort. Having support from members of our community means so much. My students will feel the positive impact of your support for years to come. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746540565846,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9264981/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2338138_orig.jpg?crop=921,921,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681484976040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jocelynlyonslc"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":8854476,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Boosting Literacy for Beginning Readers! Thanks to you, our school now has a wonderful new collection of Acorn early reader books - perfect for helping our youngest students grow their confidence and love of reading! Our upper-grade students took the lead in mentoring our younger readers by introducing them to these fun and engaging book series. They created presentations about each series to spark their interest, and then read the books aloud with their kindergarten buddies. These shared reading experiences have not only helped boost literacy skills for our younger students, but they've also provided opportunities for our older students to take on a leadership role and give back to the school community in a fun and meaningful way. These books will enrich our library for years to come. Thank you so much for helping to boost literacy at our school!","fullyFundedDate":1729090023191,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-for-beginning-readers/8854476/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy for Beginning Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":8424297,"letterContent":"We're so grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Learning About Compassion With PebbleGo! Thanks to you, our students have access to an incredible resource that has helped them to build their research skills and to learn about topics that help them understand the importance of empathy, kindness, and taking action to help others. For example, students across grade levels used PebbleGo to research compassionate leaders in history such as Harriet Tubman, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Clara Barton, and Eleanor Roosevelt. They wrote papers about the leaders they researched, emphasizing their acts of compassion, and then created digital artwork in Adobe Express to showcase them. We have been using PebbleGo throughout the year to learn about so many engaging topics. Thank you so much for providing our school with this incredible learning tool!","fullyFundedDate":1718658941070,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-compassion-with-pebblego/8424297/","projectTitle":"Learning About Compassion With PebbleGo!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lofgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2631529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470870965418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lofgren"},{"teacherId":2631529,"projectId":8452620,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, Videos to Promote Compassion! Because of you, we now have an Osmo Pocket 3 video camera, which will provide students with fun opportunities to share their learning through video production for years to come. For this project, my students learned about empathy and compassion using children's literature such as The Invisible Boy and Maddie's Fridge. They have begun creating videos to share what they have learned and to invite others to lead with compassion. We hope these videos will inspire others to show empathy and kindness to those in need. The kids have loved practicing their video scripts and filming. 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