{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chase Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10174687,"projectId":9760989,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest thanks for your support in bringing Scholastic Magazines into our classroom. While many of us love getting lost in a long novel, teaching 5th graders requires a diverse toolkit of shorter, high-interest informational texts. These magazines allow me to teach critical literacy skills like analyzing text features, identifying author's purpose, and synthesizing information from charts and graphs. Because the articles are current and relatable, the students aren't just learning to read; they are learning to think critically about the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a dynamic and social experience. When we open a new issue, the room buzzes with \"Did you know?\" and \"Look at this!\" We often use these texts for close reading workshops, where students highlight evidence to support their arguments or participate in spirited Socratic seminars. It has moved us away from stagnant worksheets and toward authentic, real-world journalism that mimics how adults consume information.\r\n\r\nI have been especially moved by how these magazines have empowered my reluctant readers. For some students, a 300-page chapter book can feel like an impossible mountain to climb, but a vibrant, four-page feature on space exploration or deep-sea creatures feels achievable and exciting. One student in particular, who previously struggled to stay engaged during independent reading, now rushes to the mailbox on delivery days, eager to be the first to share a \"fun fact\" with the class. Your gift has sparked a genuine love for nonfiction in my room.","fullyFundedDate":1761768773031,"projectUrl":"project/a-window-to-the-world-beyond/9760989/","projectTitle":"A Window to the World & Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174687_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y702&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767638375020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174687"},{"teacherId":1961423,"projectId":9428362,"letterContent":"This equipment has made such a positive impact for my students. When I start to take it out of the bag their eyes light up and they get all smiley. Even though we are still figuring it out it brings them great joy. 🥹 \r\n\r\nWe are still learning how to use it best with different students, but it has given the ability of independent movement all students deserve. They are able to draw and paint with the guided hands in a way they weren't able to before. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting accessibility for all students, we couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1756682250176,"projectUrl":"project/adapting-art-with-guided-hands-equipment/9428362/","projectTitle":"Adapting Art With Guided Hands Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1961423_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471800271719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1961423"},{"teacherId":5992320,"projectId":9725877,"letterContent":"The new iPads are being used in our Technology Center of the classroom. Children are particularly fond of utilizing apps on the iPads to enhance their fine motor skills, literacy skills (phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension and word knowledge) and math skills (2D and 3D shape recognition, number recognition, counting skills and basic addition and subtraction skills)\r\n\r\nThe new iPads have greatly enhanced our Technology Center of the classroom. It is the most sought after center during Choice Time in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing students with brand new iPads! Students are so happy and excited to have beautiful new iPads to utilize in our classroom to enhance their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758897533684,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-to-enhance-learning-in-our-pre-k-c/9725877/","projectTitle":"iPads to Enhance Learning In Our Pre-K Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olsson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-olsson"},{"teacherId":28282,"projectId":9711627,"letterContent":"Our students are excited to use the newly organized Snap Circuits. Snap Circuits are a tool to learn the basics of electronics and circuitry. In our Innovation Lab, students are given the chance to use the Snap Circuits to complete one of their challenges. Before we received this donation, the materials were in multiple boxes piled on a shelf. Now, each component is sorted and labeled so they can be found easily. And, they can be returned in an organized manner, too!\r\n\r\nStudents were very curious when the storage unit first arrived and are now happy to see that the components and instructions are at their fingertips. Now that they are easily accessible, my hope is that more students will choose to experiment and build with them.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1758818192969,"projectUrl":"project/organized-circuits/9711627/","projectTitle":"Organized Circuits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519325224684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scampini"},{"teacherId":28282,"projectId":9715261,"letterContent":"The students are so excited to see our tools organized and accessible all in one place. The purchase of this toolbox allows us to store all our tools safely.\r\n\r\nWith the ability to have these tools accessible, we hope students will be able to complete basic woodworking projects in the coming months. Students have even asked to borrow tools to complete their STEM Exhibition projects this year! \r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to seeing what our students are able to design and create with these tools in our newly organized tool box. Thank you so much. We appreciate your dedication to public education!","fullyFundedDate":1758748644942,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-lab-tool-storage/9715261/","projectTitle":"Innovation Lab Tool Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519325224684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scampini"},{"teacherId":28282,"projectId":9711592,"letterContent":"The students are very excited to start using the 3D printers again this year. Having access to Polar Cloud will allow us to streamline the process of sending and managing designs sent to the 3D printers, which will ultimately allow even more students to use them. \r\n\r\nProjects we have made in the past include a backpack tag, a bubble wand, and a creature. I'm excited to see what the students choose to create!\r\n\r\nBy providing us with access to this software, our students will be able to create at their heart's desire. We appreciate your dedication to public education!","fullyFundedDate":1758153640060,"projectUrl":"project/3d-in-the-cloud/9711592/","projectTitle":"3D in the Cloud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519325224684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scampini"},{"teacherId":28282,"projectId":9715280,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see the sewing machines when they arrived. At this time, the students are working on hand-sewing projects in preparation for using creating projects with the sewing machines. \r\n\r\nProjects will include sewing a pillow and a tote bag before students are given free choice on what to create. In previous years, students sewed hair ties, small purses, and clothes for their toys. I'm thrilled to see what they come up with! \r\n\r\nBy providing us with this newer piece of technology, our students will be able to create at their heart's desire. We appreciate your dedication to public education!","fullyFundedDate":1758059249461,"projectUrl":"project/fiber-arts-sewing-machines-needed/9715280/","projectTitle":"Fiber Arts - Sewing Machines Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519325224684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scampini"},{"teacherId":1457739,"projectId":9771724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing comfy chairs for my middle school classroom. These new seating options have transformed the way my students work together each day. We use the chairs during collaborative group work, independent reading, and small-group discussions. One of my favorite moments so far has been watching a group of students gather naturally in a circle on the chairs to plan their science project they were focused, engaged, and excited to share ideas in a space that felt welcoming and comfortable.\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the chairs, their faces lit up. Many of them immediately tested them out, smiling and saying things like, \"We get to use these?!\" For students who sometimes struggle to stay focused or feel at ease in a traditional classroom setting, the comfy seating has made a noticeable difference they settle in faster, participate more confidently, and collaborate with more enthusiasm.\r\nThanks to your kindness, you've gotten a little window into our classroom and helped us build a warm, student-centered learning space. Coming up next, my students will be using the chairs as part of our upcoming group research project, where they'll work in teams to explore real-world issues and present their findings. Your donation continues to support every conversation, every shared idea, and every moment of meaningful collaboration.\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760633140827,"projectUrl":"project/gather-learn-and-collaborate/9771724/","projectTitle":"Gather, Learn, and Collaborate","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bruehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1457739_orig.jpg?crop=430,430,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658182568280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1457739"},{"teacherId":1457739,"projectId":9722361,"letterContent":"The addition of the Scholastic Science magazines has brought an exciting new dimension to our middle school science classes. These magazines expose students to real-world science topics beyond the current curriculum from cutting-edge discoveries to environmental issues to stories of young innovators. My students have been highly engaged, eagerly reading about concepts that spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of how science connects to daily life. This wider exposure has helped them build background knowledge, strengthen their reading comprehension skills, and develop a genuine interest in learning more about the world around them.\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in the way my students experience science. The magazines offer accessible, high-interest content that allows all learners including those reading below grade level to feel successful and included. Students discuss the articles with excitement, make connections to our lessons, and ask thoughtful questions inspired by what they've read. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a resource that inspires curiosity, enriches instruction, and encourages students to see themselves as scientists. We are truly grateful for your investment in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758825066504,"projectUrl":"project/science-beyond-the-classroom-walls/9722361/","projectTitle":"Science Beyond the Classroom Walls","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bruehl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1457739_orig.jpg?crop=430,430,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658182568280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1457739"},{"teacherId":9215916,"projectId":9485557,"letterContent":"I can't begin to express how thankful me and my students are for the supplies we received in this project. The materials that arrived were quickly put into use and the students are gaining so much from it. The stop watches we received were used during our cup stacking unit so students were able to time each other and see how fast they are able to up stack and down stack, the poly spots with letters are frequently used in my K-2 classes to spell out different words in dribbling and throwing activities and the beanbags are used in a similar way as \"points\" to spell out different words as they collect more and more points. I can't wait to continue implementing these materials the rest of the school year and beyond. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1758222457046,"projectUrl":"project/cross-curricular-fun-in-physical-educati/9485557/","projectTitle":"Cross-Curricular Fun in Physical Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9215916_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692980842608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9215916"},{"teacherId":1583960,"projectId":9316166,"letterContent":"When my student saw the new tables & chairs they were so excited! \"Yeah, I get a new chair\" and \"me too\" was heard around the school eveerytime my students saw an adult. That enthusiasm carried through the rest of the week — I've never heard so much purposeful chatter during table-time.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the delivery arrived, we replaced the old, sticky chairs and worn-out tables with the new furniture. We have started using the tables & chairs during snack time, center time, and small-group learning. Because the tables are the right size for little bodies and the chairs are stable and comfortable, students are able to focus more easily — whether they're building with blocks, working on fine motor skills, coloring, or exploring puzzles and manipulatives.\r\n\r\nOne recent moment really stood out: during a collaborative art project, five students gathered around one of the new rectangular tables. They leaned in close, sharing paint and crayons, chatting excitedly as they worked together. Not once did someone slide off their chair or bump into their neighbor. That kind of calm, cooperative energy — that's a direct result of having furniture that meets their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for your part in building community and supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755356466583,"projectUrl":"project/lets-sit-down-new-tables-chairs-for-p/9316166/","projectTitle":"Let's Sit Down-New Tables & Chairs for Pre-K Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1583960_orig.png?crop=522,522,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611075138517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msquintanaprek"},{"teacherId":1457739,"projectId":9601321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring a new carpet into our classroom reading area. Your contribution made an immediate and meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe carpet transformed our small corner into a truly cozy, inviting space. Paired with our classroom couches, it now feels warm, homey, and safe. A place where students naturally gravitate to read, collaborate, and learn together. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had a comfortable spot that feels like \"their own\" to curl up with a book, practice fluency, or engage in meaningful discussions with peers.\r\n\r\nI've already seen students settle into the space with excitement, choosing books more eagerly and working together more comfortably. This simple addition has created a sense of community and belonging that supports both academic growth and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping create a space that nurtures young readers. 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