{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ellis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3835083,"projectId":9273203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your thoughtful gifts — from the wonderful collection of books to the cozy reading carpet — are already making a big difference. The students are excited to dive into new stories and explore the world through reading, and the carpet has quickly become a favorite spot for group lessons and quiet reading time.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the chair bands and math fact resources. These tools are helping students stay focused and engaged, especially those who benefit from a little extra movement while learning. The math supports are building their confidence and strengthening foundational skills. Your kindness has created a more welcoming, supportive, and inspiring learning environment, and we appreciate your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1750796553862,"projectUrl":"project/from-supplies-to-success/9273203/","projectTitle":"From Supplies to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3835083_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y468&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643866724301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3835083"},{"teacherId":8294196,"projectId":9126126,"letterContent":"Over the last months of school and also the beginning of this year, my students have been able to enjoy the STEM toys. Many times I have seen wonderful moments of teamwork, problem solving, and cooperation without arguing and frustration. This was a huge impact as we switched to during teamwork for other learning opportunities in writing and reading. \r\n\r\nWhen I first brought out the games, they were so excited and it help create big incentives for the class to work hard so they could play games for their hard work. Starting in 2nd grade, the students have asked repeatedly when we get to play with the marble maze, and the circuit maker. The students are excited about the materials and they are so easy to tie into subjects we teach. They forget they are learning and enjoy their moments in class with each other. \r\n\r\nCurrently we have only used a few games in 2nd grade, but as the year advances my hope is to use the games to increase speed for math. The students have a hard time \r\nwith math facts, so we will be using the games to increase speed and quick thinking. I love how easily it can tie into comprehension and reading as well. The puzzles have been a great resource to reward the class with a puzzle piece that they get to put into the puzzle for every question the answer correct in our comprehension units. Its been such a fun way to engage my students and motivate thinking minds. \r\n\r\nI sincerely thank you for your gift of giving!","fullyFundedDate":1742497839493,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-problem-solving-and-creativity/9126126/","projectTitle":"Boosting Problem-Solving and Creativity: STEM Games to Inspire Future Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8294196"},{"teacherId":8884013,"projectId":9244032,"letterContent":"Wow, wow, wow! Thank you for your contribution to our classroom! I have never seen kids so excited about books! The three new series are a hit! We unboxed them together last week and added them to our classroom library; however, only one or two from each series can be found there now, as the rest are in circulation, being read! \r\n\r\nI had a student approach me on Friday with a look of amazement and exclaimed, \"I just finished this entire book!\" It was the first chapter book they had ever read, and they couldn't put it down. \r\n\r\nYour donation has had even more of an impact than I was hoping for. Thank you thank you for your contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785410972,"projectUrl":"project/confident-enough-to-take-on-a-chapter-bo/9244032/","projectTitle":"Confident Enough to Take On a Chapter Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8884013_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x163,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739633391992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8884013"},{"teacherId":8884013,"projectId":9176333,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom! The dry-erase markers, sock erasers, and the dry-erase pockets have been used nearly every day since they arrived! We use them often in phonics to practice identifying syllable types. We also use them in math. Last week, we learned how to round to the nearest ten and the nearest hundred. I printed off blank number lines and put them in the sleeves. This allowed students to practice finding the nearest tens numbers and hundreds numbers, and then label the number line instead of spending time trying to space out the lines on a number line evenly. They got more time to practice the most important skills, and by the end of the week, my students understood rounding better than in any previous year. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have enough markers to replace dried and lost ones. Thank you for solving the problem of having an unusable marker. I used to have to take time to grab a paper and find a pencil for students when their markers weren't working. Pencils make it harder to see their work from the front of the classroom. Now I save time every day by handing them a new marker and being able to check their work quickly from anywhere in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for the impact you have made on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742921418771,"projectUrl":"project/write-solve-share-empowering-students/9176333/","projectTitle":"Write, Solve, Share: Empowering Students With Space to Show Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8884013_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x163,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739633391992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8884013"},{"teacherId":8884013,"projectId":9115518,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom! The floor desks have been amazing! Students are so excited to get to work when they have the opportunity to use them. They are the definite favorite flexible seating option. \r\n\r\nWhen they first arrived at the end of last year, we unboxed them all together, and I modeled how to use them. The students were so excited and instantly wanted to try them out. At the beginning of this school year, students were asking about them at back-to-school night and were excited to come on the first day for a chance to use them. \r\n\r\nDuring a math lesson last week, I had a student who was having a difficult time participating in the lesson. When she realized she would have the opportunity to use a floor desk when it came time to work on the assignment individually, she became very engaged in the lesson and did her best to learn and practice with me. She was able to independently complete her assignment at the floor desk! \r\n\r\nThank you for the impact you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1741984377852,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-that-moves-flexible-seating/9115518/","projectTitle":"A Classroom That Moves: Flexible Seating for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8884013_orig.jpg?crop=903,903,x163,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739633391992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8884013"},{"teacherId":3835083,"projectId":8785647,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of art supplies to support our \"Integrating Art in the Outdoors\" initiative. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' learning experience. With your help, we have been able to provide students with the opportunity to explore their creativity through painting rocks, drawing perspective landscapes, and engaging with nature in a unique and inspiring way. These hands-on activities have not only fostered artistic development but also encouraged a deeper appreciation for the natural world around them. We had a unique opportunity to be in the mountains and students went on hikes to see a beaver dam, used math to measure outside, and the supplies you donated to integrate art. \r\nYour generosity has allowed us to provide our students with valuable experiences that they will cherish for years to come. Many have expressed interest in continuing to use nature with art. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to supporting our students' education and fostering their love of art and nature. Thank you again for your \r\nkindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1726670705048,"projectUrl":"project/integrating-art-and-the-outdoors/8785647/","projectTitle":"Integrating Art and the Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3835083_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y468&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643866724301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3835083"},{"teacherId":2952708,"projectId":8434346,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom has been a space that fosters learning, creativity, and connection. The postcards and mini stuffed animals given at Back-to-School Night brought huge smiles and made every child feel special, setting a positive tone for the year. Stickers and small prizes have become wonderful motivators, reinforcing good behavior and creating a culture of positivity and encouragement. The blocks, tiles, and PlayDoh have encouraged social skills, teamwork, and problem-solving through collaborative activities, while also providing hours of fun. 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