{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Countryside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":401940,"projectId":10092158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring such a fun and useful resource into our art room! The paper punches have been a huge hit with my students. They loved seeing all the different shapes and immediately began thinking of creative ways to use them in their artwork.\r\n\r\nSince receiving them last spring, we have used the punches for collages, patterns, decorations, and mixed-media projects. I especially love watching students experiment and come up with ways to use the shapes that I never would have thought of myself!\r\n\r\nThe best part is that these aren't materials for just one project. We are continuing to use them this school year in projects across multiple grade levels. Your donation has given my students another way to explore, make choices, and add their own creative touches to their artwork. Thank you for supporting our little artists!","fullyFundedDate":1774456847096,"projectUrl":"project/throwing-no-punches-in-art-class/10092158/","projectTitle":"Throwing No \"Punches\" in Art Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lambeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401940_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755612687386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lambeth"},{"teacherId":7199079,"projectId":10202308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students have already benefited from the new supplies and activities! \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, students made their own flags and added patches that represented them. They loved making these and we have them hung in our room. They will loved getting to keep these at the end of the year! New clipboards, games, flexible seating and new classroom supplies have been so fun for everyone to use and great for our classroom learning! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your generosity and support for my classroom. It means so much to know that people care about student growth and teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1777992616137,"projectUrl":"project/revitalize-our-space/10202308/","projectTitle":"Revitalize Our Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7199079_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647909898954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7199079"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10267381,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. I love the new phonics flash cards, and have started incorporating them into lessons with my students. Your kindness has given me a resource that is fun to use, and educational. The pictures and silly stories help my kids remember tricky phonics patterns, which means that they have more tools in their toolbox when they are trying to decode and encode difficult words. This is such an important part of learning to read and write in 1st grade, and my new Secret Stories flash cards make learning a little bit easier! Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1783125072905,"projectUrl":"project/secret-stories-for-stronger-readers/10267381/","projectTitle":"Secret Stories for Stronger Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":8347838,"projectId":10236739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping put more books into the hands of our kindergarten students!\r\n\r\nBooks are such an important part of our day. Our kindergarteners love exploring new stories, looking at pictures, learning new words, and finding characters and topics that interest them. Having a variety of books available gives students the opportunity to build their confidence as readers while also developing a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means that my students will have more books to explore, enjoy, and learn from throughout the school year. I know these books will quickly become some of their favorites!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where books, learning, and curiosity are celebrated every day. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779371031299,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-reflect-open-minds/10236739/","projectTitle":"Books That Reflect & Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8347838_orig.png?crop=1012,1012,x127,y373&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649706311939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8347838"},{"teacherId":8421100,"projectId":10327149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom LEGO project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on learning materials that make school more engaging, meaningful, and exciting each day.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. Students are eagerly collaborating with peers, solving problems creatively, and building confidence through activities that encourage teamwork, communication, and perseverance. What may look like simple play is actually powerful learning in action.\r\n\r\nMany of my students struggle with focus, frustration, or confidence during traditional academic tasks. The LEGOs provide a safe and motivating way for them to experience success. During collaborative building challenges, students practice reading comprehension, storytelling, math modeling, and critical thinking skills while also strengthening social-emotional skills such as patience, flexibility, and cooperation.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also become an important tool for student regulation and positive behavior support. Students benefit from structured building breaks that help them calm their minds, manage emotions, and return to learning more focused and ready to participate. The excitement surrounding these activities has created a more positive and connected classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness has shown my students that people care about their learning and believe in their potential. Your support has helped build more than structures — it has helped build confidence, friendships, creativity, and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create meaningful learning experiences and brighter futures, one brick at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1780994148622,"projectUrl":"project/brick-by-brick-building-skills-that-sti/10327149/","projectTitle":"Brick by Brick: Building Skills That Stick!-Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421100_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670013049958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8421100"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10314362,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! My students are already using their math binders, and it is helping use keep our math supplies and papers organized, even in the first week of school! Your gift was immediately put to good use, and I am so thankful for your kindness and support of my students and my classroom. My students are learning the importance of good organization and also how we can use organizational tools to create effective systems for ourselves. What an important life skill! I appreciate your kindness and am thankful to work in a school building that receives support from the larger community. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1786560442572,"projectUrl":"project/bound-for-better-organization/10314362/","projectTitle":"Bound for Better Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10135997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my book project. These books will be used with my first graders when they learn about natural forces like wind and weather. Students will use these texts to explore important science concepts, while developing an understanding of fiction and non-fiction. By the end of the unit, students will use text evidence to expand on the question, \"How do people respond the powerful force of the wind?\" Your gift of these books will allow my students to have their own book as we are reading through most of these book titles, or at least have a copy to share with one or two partners, rather than having to share with larger groups, or looking at pictures using a document camera that I have projected on the board. They will get to hold the book themselves, turn the pages, and have a close-up view of the content they are learning. This is such an important learning tool, and I am so grateful for your generosity. Your kindness will help them learn content, but also develop a love and appreciation of books, which may be the most impactful gift of all. Thank you for your generosity and support of my classroom. I feel so truly blessed to have your continued support and my classroom and school is better for it.","fullyFundedDate":1778001468654,"projectUrl":"project/wind-weather-and-wonder/10135997/","projectTitle":"Wind, Weather, and Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10135958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my book project. These books will be used with my first graders when they learn about animals' unique features. Students will use these texts to explore various animal bodies and behaviors, while developing an understanding of fiction and non-fiction. By the end of the unit, students will have explored how we can use books to help us discover information about real animals and things in our natural world. Your gift of these books will allow my students to have their own book as we are reading through most of these book titles, or at least have a copy to share with one or two partners, rather than having to share with larger groups, or looking at pictures using a document camera that I have projected on the board. They will get to hold the book themselves, turn the pages, and have a close-up view of the content they are learning. This is such an important learning tool, and I am so grateful for your generosity. Your kindness will help them learn content, but also develop a love and appreciation of books, which may be the most impactful gift of all. Thank you for your generosity and support of my classroom. You are truly making an important impact.","fullyFundedDate":1778001469788,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-animal-discoveries/10135958/","projectTitle":"Amazing Animal Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10135945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my book project. These books will be used with my first graders very soon when we begin our introduction unit about the importance of reading. Students will explore how reading helps us learn and all about how a great book can be a fun way to escape. By the end of the unit, students will have explored the life changing impact of books around the world. Your gift of these books will allow my students to have their own book as we are reading through most of these book titles, or at least have a copy to share with one or two partners, rather than having to share with larger groups, or looking at pictures using a document camera that I have projected on the board. They will get to hold the book themselves, turn the pages, and have a close-up view of the content they are learning. This is such an important learning tool, and I am so grateful for your generosity. Your kindness will help them learn content, but also develop a love and appreciation of books, which may be the most impactful gift of all. Thank you for your generosity and support of my classroom. You are truly making an important impact.","fullyFundedDate":1778001469649,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-open-doors/10135945/","projectTitle":"Books to Open Doors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10135922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my book project. These books will be used with my first graders later in the year when I teach a unit about Cinderella stories from around the world. Students will compare and contrast characters, learn about perspective and point of view, character motivation, and explore traditions that come from several different cultures. Your gift of these books will allow my students to have their own book as we are reading through most of these book titles, or at least have a copy to share with one or two partners, rather than having to share with larger groups, or looking at pictures using a document camera that I have projected on the board. They will get to hold the book themselves, turn the pages, and have a close-up view of the content they are learning. This is such an important learning tool, and I am so grateful for your generosity. Your generosity will help them learn content, but also develop a love and appreciation of books, which may be the most impactful gift of all. Thank you for your generosity and support of my classroom. You are truly making an important impact.","fullyFundedDate":1778001469373,"projectUrl":"project/cinderella-stories-to-celebrate-cultures/10135922/","projectTitle":"Cinderella Stories to Celebrate Cultures and Build Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"},{"teacherId":9336091,"projectId":10158105,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our classroom library and helping spark a lifelong love of reading! Your generous donation of chapter books will have a meaningful impact on my students in three important ways. \r\n\r\nFirst, the students love having new books in our library. They anxiously await reading a new title. \r\n\r\nSecond, your donation will inspire students to read multiple books in a series. Series books are especially powerful because students become connected to familiar characters and are eager to find out what happens next. Once a student becomes invested in a character or storyline, reading the next book feels exciting rather than like an assignment. Your gift will help create those joyful moments when a student says, \"I finished this one—can I read the next book?\"\r\n\r\nFinally, your generosity will lighten my load of providing books for my entire classroom. As a teacher, I want every student to have access to a wide variety of books that reflect different interests, reading abilities, and experiences. Building and maintaining a classroom library, however, can be a significant personal expense. I have often used my own resources to provide books so that students have meaningful choices and enough books to keep them reading. Your donation eases that financial burden and allows me to spend more of my energy focusing on what matters most—teaching, encouraging, and celebrating my students as readers. \r\n\r\n Thank you for believing in the power of books and for helping our classroom become a place where engaged, motivated, and confident readers can grow.","fullyFundedDate":1774298101503,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-chapter-books/10158105/","projectTitle":"High-Interest Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klusman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9336091"},{"teacherId":2400313,"projectId":10417403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating books to my first grade classroom! The books that arrived are adorable and will all be great read alouds for our first couple of weeks of school. Specifically I plan to use the \"On Strike\" books (Pencils on Strike, Crayons on Strike, etc.) to help with introducing procedures around school supplies. These books will be a fun way for me to teach my students about how to use and take care of our classroom supplies so that they can continue to learn with them all year long! \r\n\r\nThe other books like Cindayella and the Fairy Wordmother, The Marvelous Now, Collaboration Station, and The Girl who Cried Nurse, will help me teach other important procedural and social/emotional lessons about using kind words, working with others, and apropriate times to visit our school nurse. My students truly love having access to brand new books, and throughly enjoy hearing stories that they can connect with while learning valuable lessons. Thank you agian for caring about education and choosing to support my students and my classroom. I am so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1785521858089,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-starts-with-a-story/10417403/","projectTitle":"First Grade Starts With a Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2400313_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692746060938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethrussell"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54093","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":344,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"schoolId":54093,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Countryside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Countryside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/olathe-public-schools-usd-233/countryside-elementary-school/54093"}