{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Butler Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":9940415,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our DonorsChoose Project-We Think It, Then We Ink It. Your donation means the world to me and my students. We are able to produce great final projects, \"publish\" our essays, and create printed projects to go with our essays. \r\nThank you for providing us with a printer to use in our classroom so we can create all of the projects we need to express our learning. The great thing about projects is that students can show the skills they have learned without always having to complete a paper/pencil test. 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By having a book that we can all read together it increasing students fluency and comprehension levels. Students get to hear me model fluency, and are introduced to words above the reading level.","fullyFundedDate":1769279460107,"projectUrl":"project/a-reader-lives-a-thousand-lives/10020707/","projectTitle":"A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":9906780,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to this Project, and for helping us to Stomp out Hunger Pangs. My students got very hungry late in the afternoon. Our lunch hour is very early in our day. We eat just 2 hours after arriving to school. That makes for a very long, and hungry afternoon. Your donation made it so we could fight our grumbling stomachs by having a quick snack and getting right back to work. \r\n\r\nIt was such a beautiful thing to be able to go to the closet and have a snack available. These snacks lasted us the entire year. Thank you for all that you do for all students and classrooms around the country. Your donation absolutely means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1767236029219,"projectUrl":"project/stomp-out-hungry-pangs/9906780/","projectTitle":"Stomp out Hungry Pangs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":6651187,"projectId":9845480,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, students now have many more wobble stools that have already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese stools provide students the opportunity to move and wobble while they learn, which helps them stay focused, engaged, and ready to participate. For many of my students, having a flexible seating option like this supports their ability to concentrate and do their best work. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping create a space where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769177136928,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-while-we-work/9845480/","projectTitle":"Wobble While We Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wankel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651187_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x190,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690761633419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleywankel"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":10191045,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for donating to this project, remember the Magic!\r\n\r\nI couldn't wait to open this in front of my students. They literally went bonkers and were so excited. This little machine is absolutely perfect for any classroom. It is small, but mighty! It makes 6 mini waffles at a time, making it very convenient to feed a small crowd. The waffle maker heat quickly, doesn't stick, and worked very well with the waffle mix that I used. \r\n\r\nI think this is now my new favorite tool for classroom celebrations. Our classroom learning just got a touch more sweet because of your donation. Thank you for believing in the magic of learning, and knowing school is tough and our learners need just a sprinkle of magic here and there. I cannot thank you enough. Im looking forward to having this for years to come. I will always \"Remember the Magic\".","fullyFundedDate":1776890093837,"projectUrl":"project/remember-the-magic/10191045/","projectTitle":"Remember the Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":10423869,"projectId":10072504,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become such a fun and exciting place to learn! When my second graders first saw the STEM building kits, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to get their hands on the materials, and right away they started building, talking, and sharing ideas with each other. It was so special to watch students who don't always jump in right away feel confident and eager to participate. For many of them, this was their first time using materials like these, and it truly sparked their curiosity and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the kits during math, science, and STEM centers, and they have made a huge difference in how students engage with learning. One of our favorite activities was a bridge-building challenge where students worked together to design, test, and improve their creations. They were so proud of themselves as they figured out what worked (and what didn't!) and made changes to make their structures stronger. I loved hearing their conversations as they used problem-solving skills and encouraged one another. We also use the materials for open-ended building time, which has been amazing for helping students think creatively and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're excited to keep building on these experiences with new challenges that connect to what we're learning in class. My students are already becoming more confident thinkers and problem-solvers, and they love sharing their ideas. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've given us. Thank you for helping make learning so engaging, meaningful, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1770314985791,"projectUrl":"project/kiddos-constructing-knowledge/10072504/","projectTitle":"Kiddos Constructing Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10423869"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":9758717,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to this wonder Donor's Choose Project. Thank you for thinking of us, and thank you for supporting our learning. \r\n\r\nThis Donor's choose project was full of so many good things. We used our mardi gras style beads as smart beads. Students earned beads for working hard and participating in discussions. Students were able to trade their beads for items such as class cash, homework passes, and treats.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of treats- thank you for the treats that filled our treasure box. My students \r\nwe able to earn treats by showing good citizenship, and by getting 85% or higher on their tests. This really encouraged students to work hard!\r\n\r\nEarlier this year we read the I survived the Holocause Book, and my students wanted to read more accounts of the Holocaust from children who are about their age's perspective. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764012222943,"projectUrl":"project/fired-up-ready-to-learn/9758717/","projectTitle":"Fired Up, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":9911799,"letterContent":"Math Fact Frenzy has been one of my favorite Donor's Choose Projects yet. My student have enjoyed making their own flash cards. They even ask for different color papers. I accidentally used regular color paper instead of Astrobright cardstock ( which was provided by this grant), and my students revolted. They said the paper wasn't thick enough, and when they quizzed each other they could see the answer on the back of the paper. Thank you for your support! Our math fact skills are growing my leaps and bounds. Thank you for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1766879178824,"projectUrl":"project/math-fact-frenzy/9911799/","projectTitle":"Math Fact Frenzy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":9919317,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to out project, \"Staying Focused\". This project was for a Teacher's Pay Teacher's gift card. It has allowed us to do so many fun things that would be traditionally pretty boring and mundane. Your Teachers Pay Teachers card has allowed us to have so many fun activities and small group work that has brought our learning to life. We have been able to tackle the hard concepts with more fun and engaging reading passages, for example. Thank you for support in our day to day learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769177133965,"projectUrl":"project/staying-focused/9919317/","projectTitle":"Staying Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":10021096,"letterContent":"My students and I are very thankful for your support of our learning. We appreciate the novels you have supplied for our classroom. We will be completing our first title very soon. This has led to rich discussions about the literature, being able to identify theme and foreshadowing. \r\n\r\nReading novels as a class exposes students to literature above their independent reading level. This allows them to grow much quicker as readers, and to expand their vocabulary by leaps and bounds. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1773856760688,"projectUrl":"project/feed-your-soul-read-a-book/10021096/","projectTitle":"Feed Your Soul, Read a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":3113547,"projectId":9907008,"letterContent":"This is one of the coolest things we have in our classroom! Your donation to this project made it possible for us to add a Ninja Slushi Machine. I think this is the best addition to any classroom. \r\nOne of the things that makes this so great is it is easy to incorporate into our classroom decor. It now \"lives\" on our bookshelf. I don't have to use closet space to store it. The next thing that I love about the Ninja Slushi is it only take about 30 minutes to make slushies, and they are so easy to make. The treat is very inexpensive. I can make enough slushies for the class, and it will cost less than $2. This is very important when providing treats for a class. The last thing that makes this perfect for a classroom is how quietly it works. We put the slushi mixture in the machine, set it, and get right back to working hard. Thank you for your donation to our project. Thank you for supporting our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772591488617,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-motivation/9907008/","projectTitle":"Sweet Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3113547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476576255705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-jefferson"},{"teacherId":6651187,"projectId":9732275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students are learning and creating with Magna-Tiles. Student-led team challenges are even happening during indoor recess!\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials have increased student engagement and helped bring math and STEM concepts to life. Students use the Magna-Tiles to explore geometry, problem-solve, and work collaboratively while building their confidence and creativity. Most recently, we used the Magna-Tiles to help explore composite shapes.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a lasting impact on our classroom by providing meaningful, joyful learning experiences for all students. We are so grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1762265221017,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-at-work/9732275/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wankel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6651187_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x190,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690761633419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleywankel"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25432","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":350,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":44,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":67.1,"schoolId":25432,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Butler Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Butler Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/springfield-public-schools-district-186/butler-elementary-school/25432"}