{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chapel Glen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":385871,"projectId":9720842,"letterContent":"Our new STEM materials have brought so much excitement and creativity into our classroom! We use these resources every morning during our soft start and again during free-choice time. Students are building, experimenting, and problem-solving from the moment they walk in the door.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was during a recent morning learning block when a group of students used the magnetic tiles and gears to design a \"moving playground.\" They tested different combinations, adjusted their design, and proudly shared it with the class. It was an incredible example of teamwork, persistence, and creativity—exactly what I hoped these materials would inspire.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the STEM toys, their faces absolutely lit up. Many of them gasped, cheered, or immediately began imagining what they could build. The sense of wonder and excitement was priceless, and it hasn't worn off—they ask for STEM time every single day!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to support our hands-on learning, especially as we explore engineering challenges and simple machine concepts later this year. Students will use these tools to plan, build, test, and redesign their ideas, strengthening both academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to think like engineers, collaborate with peers, and learn through joyful exploration. Your generosity has made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1758845856916,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-big-discoveries-stem-in/9720842/","projectTitle":"“Little Minds, Big Discoveries: STEM in 2nd Grade”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stranko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp385871_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715013988169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/385871"},{"teacherId":385871,"projectId":9544011,"letterContent":"When our new classroom rug arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! They gasped, cheered, and immediately started pointing out their favorite colors and spots. To them, it felt like a brand-new classroom — a space made just for them.\r\n\r\nWe now use the rug every single day during our morning meeting, reading mini-lessons, partner activities, and closing circle. One of my favorite moments so far was during a read-aloud: as soon as I invited them to the rug, they scrambled over with huge smiles and settled in so comfortably. They were more focused, more engaged, and so excited to learn together in our new gathering space.\r\n\r\nThis rug has created a warm, welcoming place for us to build community and learn side by side. It has truly become the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are beginning a new reading unit where students will practice retelling, character study, and partner reading. The rug will be our main learning spot for these lessons, giving students room to talk, share ideas, and build confidence as readers. It brings us together in a way that helps every child feel seen, safe, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a space that brings joy and comfort into their school day. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom! 🌈✨","fullyFundedDate":1755453160890,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-spot-to-learn-share-and-shine/9544011/","projectTitle":"A Soft Spot to Learn, Share, and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stranko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp385871_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715013988169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/385871"},{"teacherId":98536,"projectId":9596733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to buy bins for our headphones! Students now have their own bin to store their headphones in! We use two different types of headphones almost daily, and each student having their own bin cuts down on transition times by not having to wait on someone else to get their headphones out of a storage bin!\r\nThis has enabled students to move back and forth in the classroom and take care of their own supplies instead of waiting in line to get them or me having to pass them out. This has created more time for student use of technology daily!!","fullyFundedDate":1755691490570,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions/9596733/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp98536_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513195906358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bmason"},{"teacherId":9127336,"projectId":9559503,"letterContent":"thank you for your generous donation to help support my classroom and provide students with new chair pockets. Students have been using this new resource to keep their classroom materials organized and easily accessible. Students are learning responsibility and skills that will help them be successful as they learn and grow - even in ways beyond the classroom. \r\nWhen my students first saw the chair pockets they were very excited! They loved the pretty colors and were excited to get a chair pocket that was not ripped and that did not have a bunch of holes in it. Some next steps and ideas that I have include adding more materials for them to store in their chair pockets to make transitions run a bit smoother.","fullyFundedDate":1756236694846,"projectUrl":"project/chair-pockets/9559503/","projectTitle":"Chair Pockets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9127336_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y315&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690751440179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9127336"},{"teacherId":7682868,"projectId":9608231,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a calmer, more focused place to learn! The new headphones have made a huge difference in how students engage with lessons and independent work. With the ability to listen to audio at their own pace, students can better concentrate on reading passages, interactive lessons, and language-learning activities. This technology has been especially helpful for students who need fewer distractions or benefit from hearing directions more than once.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having control over their own learning experience. They love using the headphones during reading programs, educational videos, and small-group centers because it helps them tune in to what they're working on without background noise. The room feels more productive and peaceful, and students take pride in using the equipment responsibly.","fullyFundedDate":1757523447540,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-headphones/9608231/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682868_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660601594906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-turpen19"},{"teacherId":4723844,"projectId":9558351,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom! The students have been very excited to transform our classroom. The classroom has become a room where the students can move more freely in order to help them concentrate. The students have fidgets that they that they can use to help them calm down and refocus.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the materials. Their faces lit up like they had just seen all the gifts under the Christmas tree. They were ready to sit in the fun chairs as soon as we got them. Instead of starting it right away we slowly transitioned the seating arrangements so that it would not be too overwhelming. The students get to use these seats when we are doing independent work. The students that get to choose first are the students that have the best behavior and use the materials properly. Again, thank you for helping us start our journey into the world of flexible seating!","fullyFundedDate":1755737540493,"projectUrl":"project/calming-down-in-style/9558351/","projectTitle":"Calming Down in Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maexner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4723844_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754623374530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4723844"},{"teacherId":7682868,"projectId":9561896,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations to our classroom's Calm Down Corner! Thanks to your kindness and support, we've been able to create a warm, welcoming space where students can take a break, regulate their emotions, and return to learning feeling refreshed and focused.\r\n\r\nFrom cozy seating and sensory tools to thoughtful decor and calming activities, every contribution has made a meaningful impact. The students are already using the space and learning how to manage big feelings in healthy ways—something that will benefit them not only in the classroom, but throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows just how powerful community support can be in shaping a positive and supportive learning environment. On behalf of myself and my students: thank you for believing in the power of social-emotional learning and for helping make our classroom a more compassionate and calm place.","fullyFundedDate":1755739661437,"projectUrl":"project/calm-is-best/9561896/","projectTitle":"Calm is Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682868_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660601594906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-turpen19"},{"teacherId":7682868,"projectId":9391210,"letterContent":"The flexible seating has been a game changer within my classroom. Every students wants to have one of he flex options behaviors have gone down a lot. My students have love the opportunity to sit on the floor with a back by using the egg chairs. My library has been updated with the beautiful beanbag chairs. My students have been using the book bins and it has helped keep library books organized and easy to move around the room. Students love to read around the room. Furthermore the wiggle sets have helped some of my high energy students. They have been able to focus on learning but also move without causing a distraction.","fullyFundedDate":1753715664701,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-more/9391210/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682868_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660601594906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-turpen19"},{"teacherId":7682868,"projectId":9271255,"letterContent":"I was only able to use them for the last few weeks of the school year; however, it made student learning mainstream. Students were able to focus on solving and understanding the math problems rather than worrying about drawing the math strategies. \r\n\r\nI can not wait to see my new students this year use the math pages. I know that as I introduce new materials and strategies, they will come in handy. I will be able to use them during math intervention and to differentiate for all learners. \r\n\r\nThe ELA manipulatives will be used for reading intervention groups. This will help students achieve grade-level reading and comprehension skills. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all your continued support within my classroom and the next generation of leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1746785843724,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-manipulatives/9271255/","projectTitle":"Classroom Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682868_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660601594906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-turpen19"},{"teacherId":7682868,"projectId":9294852,"letterContent":"I would like to express my gratitude for your continued support in helping my classroom. As I gear up for this next school year, every one of the organization tools has come in handy as I organize for my new class. With little space to organize, each box has helped me create designated areas for students to access materials. \r\n\r\nI know this may seem like it is just a simple thing, organization, but with each day comes a new challenge. Giving everyone in the room a clean and organized space is the key to success within the classroom. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785651378,"projectUrl":"project/what-mess/9294852/","projectTitle":"What Mess?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turpen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682868_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660601594906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-turpen19"},{"teacherId":9850952,"projectId":9352229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful gifts! Our students loved the bubbles and pencil charms. These small things sparked much joy in our final stretch of the school year. This is a time when many students are uncertain about what may come during the summer. The tools that you helped fund, including the laminator, were put to work right away! We were able to create tools for our students to take home for the summer to promote their continued skill development with their families. \r\nOur students were thrilled to see some of the stickers in their summer fun bags, too. Thank you for helping us make the end of the year a happy and memorable time. We're grateful for you and your continued generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1748394101327,"projectUrl":"project/final-stretch-fun-tailoring-tools-and-i/9352229/","projectTitle":"Final Stretch Fun: Tailoring Tools and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9850952"},{"teacherId":7682868,"projectId":9249428,"letterContent":"I want to start off by saying thank you for all your support! I am proud to say that the bookshelves and basket are already in use and made for a fun end-of-the-year surprise for my students. They loved seeing new things added to the classroom as well as brightening up the classroom for the next year. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher who works in a low-income school, every little thing is valued and loved. Thank you for being a light in my classroom. 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