{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edison Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3024488,"projectId":9860635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Fly Guy books for our second graders. These books have already brought so much excitement into our classroom, and the students were thrilled to add them to our reading collection. Fly Guy's humor and engaging stories make reading fun and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have more opportunities to practice reading, build confidence, and develop a love for books. Donations like yours make a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support of our young readers. Thank you for helping make reading an enjoyable and memorable experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771789655016,"projectUrl":"project/fly-guy-books/9860635/","projectTitle":"Fly Guy Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3024488_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505195255715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3024488"},{"teacherId":9539905,"projectId":9891174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for our classroom. Your support allows me to provide high-quality, engaging resources that meet the unique needs of my 5th grade students. With these materials, I can create lessons that are more interactive, hands-on, and tailored to help every student succeed.\r\n\r\nYour gift has already made a difference in how my students learn. I am able to access creative lesson plans, math manipulatives, reading activities, and other resources that make learning more meaningful and fun. Students are more engaged, motivated, and excited to participate because the activities are designed to capture their curiosity and build confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps me provide the best learning experiences possible and ensures that every student has access to tools that support their growth. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1764708144370,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-teaching-success-for-students/9891174/","projectTitle":"Tools for Teaching, Success for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9539905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715222317754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539905"},{"teacherId":9539905,"projectId":9694988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing breakfast foods for our classroom. I always let my students know that someone gave to our classroom because they care about their education. Your generosity helps my students start the day ready to learn. When students have something to eat in the morning, they are more focused, energized, and confident during lessons.\r\n\r\nThese breakfast foods help create a caring classroom where students feel supported and prepared for success. We truly appreciate your kindness and the difference you have made for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1764708147403,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-boost-energy-for-learning/9694988/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Boost: Energy for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9539905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715222317754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539905"},{"teacherId":9539905,"projectId":9694545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 5th grade math classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have math whiteboards, manipulative, and dry erase markers that we use every day. These materials have made a huge difference in how my students learn math. The whiteboards allow every student to actively participate instead of just watching. Students can quickly show their thinking, practice new skills, and make corrections without feeling discouraged. This helps build confidence and encourages them to take risks when solving challenging problems.\r\n\r\nThe math manipulative have helped students better understand difficult concepts like fractions and division. Instead of just hearing about math, they can see and touch their learning, which makes abstract ideas more meaningful and easier to understand.\r\nBecause of your support, math time has become more interactive, engaging, and exciting. Students are eager to participate and are proud to share their thinking. These tools help create a classroom where all students feel successful and involved.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our learning and helping my students grow as confident mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1764708145944,"projectUrl":"project/stem-thinking-on-display-math-erase-boa/9694545/","projectTitle":"STEM Thinking on Display: Math Erase Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9539905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715222317754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539905"},{"teacherId":3024488,"projectId":9965978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of the book Spinderella for my students to have and read at home. This fun and engaging story has already sparked excitement, and the students are thrilled to add it to their personal reading collections. Having a high-interest book like this encourages a love of reading and helps build confidence as they practice reading outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a meaningful difference in our classroom community. By giving students the opportunity to own books of their own, you are supporting literacy, imagination, and a lifelong appreciation for reading. We are truly grateful for your support and for thinking of our students in such a thoughtful way.","fullyFundedDate":1767631222765,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-home/9965978/","projectTitle":"Books for Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3024488_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505195255715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3024488"},{"teacherId":3355393,"projectId":9628180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing STEM buckets for our classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning experience. Because of you, they now have hands-on materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThese STEM buckets allow students to explore real-world concepts through building, designing, and experimenting in ways that are both engaging and educational. I have already seen increased excitement and confidence as students work together to test their ideas and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just supplies — it is an investment in curiosity, innovation, and the future of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1764708142692,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-and-creativity/9628180/","projectTitle":"Stem Building and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3355393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504730769918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3355393"},{"teacherId":8562250,"projectId":9930350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the greatly needed mentoring supplies. Your generosity is very appreciated .\r\nMy students eyes lit up when the supplies arrived. They were very interested in the dum dum suckers. Lol They helped me count them out for the winning attendance classes\r\n\r\nMy mentor students are so very happy to receive their brown bag filled with a surprise and treat. They know when the first of the month is and eagerly await their bag and time with their mentor.\r\n\r\nThese rewards and gifts would not happen without your support. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. You've helped all our Edison students!","fullyFundedDate":1764708146138,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-mentoring-supplies/9930350/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Mentoring Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clemens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8562250_orig.jpg?crop=572,572,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692989617917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8562250"},{"teacherId":1112710,"projectId":9901101,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade students at Edison Elementary School, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of the Studies Weekly magazine subscription. In our classroom here in Mesa, we strive to make history and social studies come alive, and these vibrant, hands-on periodicals do exactly that. Your support ensures that every student has their own copy to highlight, annotate, and eventually take home to share with their families, bridging the gap between school and home learning.\r\n\r\nIt is truly inspiring to see the students' faces light up when the new issues arrive. Because of your kindness, our young scholars are developing critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them through a medium that is both accessible and exciting. Thank you for investing in the future of our Edison Eagles and for helping us cultivate a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764708144043,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-through-arizona-studies-weekl/9901101/","projectTitle":"Adventures Through Arizona Studies Weekly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delmoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1112710_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x1330,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555607127450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1112710"},{"teacherId":1112710,"projectId":9882418,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, the 5th graders at Edison Elementary are no longer learning on empty stomachs. Before this project was funded, I often saw students lose focus or become lethargic during our long morning blocks. Now, thanks to the snacks you provided, our classroom has a \"fuel station\" that ensures every child has the energy they need to tackle complex math problems and dive deep into their reading. It has made a tangible difference in the level of engagement and enthusiasm in our room.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these snacks are more than just a treat—they are a vital resource that helps bridge the gap between school meals. Watching their faces light up when they realize they don't have to worry about a growling stomach is truly heartwarming. You haven't just provided food; you've provided a sense of security and a community that cares about their well-being. On behalf of all the 5th graders at Edison, thank you for investing in our health and our education.","fullyFundedDate":1763498231196,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9882418/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delmoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1112710_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x1330,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555607127450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1112710"},{"teacherId":3349162,"projectId":9555933,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom! I have a really fun group of students. To help meet their learning needs I requested materials to help engage them in their learning and help them be able to work in groups. \r\n\r\nThe item they were most excited about was the classroom rug! They like the smiley faces and I'm happy it matches my pastel/beach theme classroom. Many of my students really wanted to sit towards the front of the class during our lessons. The rug gives each of them their own space.\r\n\r\nThe card organizers are very helpful for displaying words we are focusing on learning about. I've noticed when they are working on writing a word they know we have discussed they look at the organizer. The centers organizer has been very helpful at keeping the kids on track when they are working in small groups.","fullyFundedDate":1760054001411,"projectUrl":"project/a-class-that-sits-together-learns-togeth/9555933/","projectTitle":"A class that sits together learns together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. F.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-freshley"},{"teacherId":10046965,"projectId":9735566,"letterContent":"First, your donation is very much appreciated by my students and myself. The snacks were a wonderful way to start the day for some of my students who did not eat breakfast or were hungry between breakfast and lunch. In addition, all the materials, such as construction paper and other supplies, have been extremely helpful in our classroom. These resources support hands-on learning and allow my students to be creative while staying engaged. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe other major activities we completed included the creation of a Día de los Muertos altar. Students who chose to participate took construction paper home and, with the support of their families, decorated it using photographs of a family member or pet who had passed away to honor their memory. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the donated materials were used to create Christmas cards and to paint individual canvas, which students made as gifts to the important people in their lives.\r\n\r\nAll donated items were used thoughtfully, respectfully, and with great care. Thank you very much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760054001715,"projectUrl":"project/successful-fall/9735566/","projectTitle":"Successful Fall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iriqui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046965"},{"teacherId":8562250,"projectId":9910573,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the amazing sensory items and snacks.\r\nI had some of the different stress balls on my table when a group of students walked in. Their eyes lit up like saucers. They asked if they could play with them. Of course, I said yes and that they were for them.\r\n\r\nOur chill zone has so many fun, new items for them to calm down and self regulate. I hear comments like \"I already feel better.\"\r\n\r\nThe snacks go without saying much\r\n A small snack can make the difference in a child's day. I wish you could see all the joy these donations do.","fullyFundedDate":1764077922184,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-items-and-snacks-for-student-suc/9910573/","projectTitle":"Sensory Items and Snacks for Student Success.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clemens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8562250_orig.jpg?crop=572,572,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692989617917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8562250"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58841","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":550,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":58841,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edison Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edison Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/mesa-public-schools/edison-elementary-school/58841"}