{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4638092,"projectId":10094859,"letterContent":"The Maker Space at Dayton's Bluff is now equipped with some basic tools to help teach fun art projects that center stem concepts.The students will thrilled to start creating with the materials. \r\n\r\nThe cardboard scissors gives them the ability to cut out any shape they can think of! Tools to create in three dimensions forces students to solve construction problems. Many times their project shifts based on how they decide fix the issues that come up, making some truly unique sculptures. It such a joy to see this process. Thank you for investing in our Maker Space!","fullyFundedDate":1771033489656,"projectUrl":"project/simple-tools-to-teach-complex-ideas/10094859/","projectTitle":"Simple Tools to Teach Complex Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kastle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4638092_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757029229385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskastle"},{"teacherId":4638092,"projectId":10077985,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution. We are so thankful for supplies to make our Maker Space Great. I was able to label and hang up the new aprons right away. The first day they were up, one of our Fifth graders walked in and said \"Finally!\". Their reaction made me laugh, but having tools that fit our students is so important to showing them they are welcome here!\r\n\r\nWe also continuing our design lessons using the \"How to Build\" series of books as a guide. The students love thinking about hiw their school would look if they were in charge. Giving them stories and lessons that support that thinking, gives them a roadmap to becoming designers, architects, makers, and creators!","fullyFundedDate":1770647767896,"projectUrl":"project/make-the-maker-space-a-great-place/10077985/","projectTitle":"Make the Maker Space a Great Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kastle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4638092_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757029229385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskastle"},{"teacherId":5502939,"projectId":9861809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations that allowed my students' favorite snacks to purchased for our classroom. When students first saw the first delivery of snacks, they got so excited. They could not believe that I told them more snacks were coming. Every day, students would excitedly come in and ask if more snacks had been delivered. \r\nThe snacks have helped my students so much with their energy and attention during the day. Students eat breakfast at 7:15, and then they get a morning snack before math class. When they return from specials a few hours later, they get another snack. I've noticed that students are able to sit longer on the carpet and listen to the lesson, as well as have longer stamina during work times. Students are able to take any snacks they don't finish with them to their tables to work. I've watched students work independently for a bit, stop and take a small snack break, and then go right back to working. \r\nStudents have commented to me many times on how helpful the snacks have been and they are so appreciative of your generosity. We will be looking to create another snack project in the future because we do go through the snacks very quickly!","fullyFundedDate":1764706849120,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-us-going/9861809/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Keep Us Going!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kautt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5502939_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530582117953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5502939"},{"teacherId":6856851,"projectId":10017488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project to help me get rechargeable tuners for our ukuleles. Currently I am tuning all of them a couple times a week during the time I have in the morning but I don't always get to all 30 ukuleles.\r\n\r\nI am slowly working on getting a full classroom set of these as they are a little more expensive but even with the eight that I got now I will be able to start teaching students how to tune their own instruments and it will still save a bunch of time! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1770907281149,"projectUrl":"project/ukulele-tuners/10017488/","projectTitle":"Ukulele Tuners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmatier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6856851_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x259,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597257535389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6856851"},{"teacherId":6856851,"projectId":10014568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for my students to get more glockenspiels. I use glockenspiels more with my younger students since they are smaller but I don't have a full class set. That means that we have to share them and then get very little time actually playing with them. \r\n\r\nI am slowly making my way to a classroom set since they are expensive instruments to fund but with every new one I get closer and closer to being able to give every student their own instrument. We are getting close to playing glockenspiels so every new one helps!","fullyFundedDate":1770818453265,"projectUrl":"project/g-is-for-glockenspiel/10014568/","projectTitle":"G Is for Glockenspiel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmatier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6856851_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x259,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597257535389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6856851"},{"teacherId":10415999,"projectId":10053859,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom. The arrival of our new sensory and focus-based materials has created a wonderful shift in our daily routine. These aren't just activities; they are essential tools that help my students navigate their emotions and energy levels throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe have integrated these materials into our Restore and Reflect classroom, and the results have been inspiring. Your gift is helping my students find their calm, The Origami Activities & Yarn have been incredible for fine motor focus. The rhythmic nature of folding paper or working with yarn allows students to enter a \"flow state,\" quietening their minds as they concentrate on the task at hand. The Where's Waldo Books are a classroom favorite for visual grounding. When a student feels a \"big emotion\" coming on, focusing on the intricate details of a search-and-find book helps them step back and regain composure.The LCD Writing Tablets provide a silent, low-pressure outlet for students to doodle, write out their frustrations and erase, or simply draw patterns until they feel ready to rejoin the group. The Water Doodle Mat offers a unique, mess-free sensory experience. The cool touch of the water and the temporary nature of the art allow students to \"let go\" of their stress as the water evaporates.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are learning that it is okay to need a moment to themselves. Instead of feeling stuck in a moment of frustration, they now have a menu of options to calm their bodies and reset their intentions. This transition allows them to return to their lessons with a cleared mind, ready to finish their school day strong and successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the resources that make our classroom a more mindful, productive place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1769620683842,"projectUrl":"project/restore-and-reflect/10053859/","projectTitle":"Restore and Reflect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415999"},{"teacherId":10415999,"projectId":10052049,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project. The arrival of our new sensory tools has been a game-changer for my classroom, and I wish you could see the immediate sense of relief and focus they have brought to my students.\r\n\r\nThe Restore and Reflect classroom has become a sanctuary for students who feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. Your gift is making a difference every single day, the Liquid Motion Bubble Timers have a hypnotic, soothing effect. Students watch the colorful droplets fall to help slow their heart rates and find their center. The Water Mat & Squishy Sensory Toys are providing the tactile input many of our learners crave. The rhythmic squeezing and pressing help release pent-up energy in a productive, quiet way. The Fidget Spinners are for my students who need to move to focus, these tools allow them to channel that restlessness into a small, silent motion, keeping their minds tuned into the lesson. The I Spy Books are perfect for \"cognitive grounding.\" By focusing on finding specific objects, students can pivot away from a moment of frustration and regain their mental clarity.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, my students are learning how to self-regulate. Instead of a small emotional hurdle turning into a lost afternoon of learning, they now have the tools to calm their bodies and reset their minds. They are returning to their desks feeling empowered, ready to finish their school day strong and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their well-being and for believing that every child deserves a peaceful environment to learn. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you've provided the opportunity for my students to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770135721733,"projectUrl":"project/restore-and-reflect/10052049/","projectTitle":"Restore and Reflect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415999"},{"teacherId":4638092,"projectId":9977334,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly thankful for your support. The flexible floor chairs have been a huge hit. It is so exciting to see students gravitate to them right away. Because they are so portable, I have been able to try out different reading spaces in the library that can change with the seasons. The bright fabric add a much needed pop of color to the library, staff as well as students have commented on how nice the new seating looks in the library. With your help, I have been able to make the library a welcoming and exciting place to be! \r\n\r\nThe library is the place that where students can seek out their interests and explore subjects because they want to, giving them the freedom to love learning. A comfortable, inviting library is crucial to fostering a life love interest in reading!","fullyFundedDate":1767834062569,"projectUrl":"project/sit-back-relax-and-enjoy-a-book/9977334/","projectTitle":"Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kastle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4638092_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757029229385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskastle"},{"teacherId":3551355,"projectId":9748892,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a quick note to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of snacks to our classroom.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is a busy time full of learning and play, and hungry tummies can be a big distraction! Your contribution ensures that every student has the fuel they need to focus, participate, and keep their energy up throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe children were so excited to see the new snacks in the cupboard. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create a nurturing environment for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1769023518462,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/9748892/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551355_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459196318668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3551355"},{"teacherId":6856851,"projectId":5156585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. This project allowed all 2nd and 3rd grade students at my school to get their own recorders to use during distance learning. It allowed them to not fall behind in district expectations on what they should be learning each year in music. \r\n\r\nIt also gave them a fun thing to do at home besides be on their iPad. There were also some extra recorders that make it so I could have students at school all have their own as well when we came back to learning in person!","fullyFundedDate":1599678661475,"projectUrl":"project/a-recorder-for-you-and-a-recorder-for-yo/5156585/","projectTitle":"A Recorder for You and a Recorder for You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmatier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6856851_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x259,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597257535389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6856851"},{"teacherId":6856851,"projectId":9846847,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for my students to get a new instrument to try out. I do a lot of instruments with my classes and otamatones are an instrument I wanted to try for a while now! They are going to be used with my 4th and 5th grade students after we have done a little more with ukulele but they have seen them and are excited to try!\r\n\r\nI'm hoping otamatones are just a fun new challenge for my 4th and 5th graders. I have those students in combined classes and want to do a little more instrument exploration with them other than ukuleles, drums and orff instruments.","fullyFundedDate":1765980036996,"projectUrl":"project/instrument-exploration/9846847/","projectTitle":"Instrument Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmatier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6856851_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x259,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597257535389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6856851"},{"teacherId":6856851,"projectId":9638673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for my students to get more glockenspiels. I use glockenspiels more with my younger students since they are smaller but I don't have a full class set. That means that we have to share them and then get very little time actually playing with them. \r\n\r\nI am slowly making my way to a classroom set since they are expensive instruments to fund but with every new one I get closer and closer to being able to give every student their own instrument. We are just learning how to read rhythms now in my younger classes so we will be getting them out soon to play on!","fullyFundedDate":1760693655032,"projectUrl":"project/g-is-for-glockenspiel/9638673/","projectTitle":"G is for Glockenspiel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmatier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6856851_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x259,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597257535389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6856851"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76130","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":301,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":28,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.9,"schoolId":76130,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/daytons-bluff-elementary-school/76130"}