{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Escalante Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1422301,"projectId":9291853,"letterContent":"Thank You from the Heart of Our School Library!\r\n\r\nWhen I applied for this grant, I hoped it might quietly change a few things about how I show up for my students. Four weeks away from completing my Breathe for Change yoga teacher training, I can say with certainty that it has changed far more than I expected. The program weaves together yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning in a way that feels immediately applicable — not just to a yoga studio, but to a school library full of kids who are carrying a lot. I've been learning breathing techniques and grounding practices that I'm already beginning to bring into my library sessions, and the SEL framework has given me a richer vocabulary for talking with students about their inner lives, not just their reading lives.\r\n\r\nThe moments I treasure most are the small ones. Recently, a student came into the library visibly overwhelmed — it was one of those days. Instead of redirecting her straight to an activity, I invited her to take a few slow breaths with me before we did anything else. She looked a little skeptical at first, then a little relieved. By the time we picked out a book together, she was herself again. That's the kind of moment this training is making more possible. I'm learning that a library can be a regulating space, not just a reading space — and that those two things are deeply connected for kids.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I'm excited to grow my confidence in leading short movement breaks and mindfulness moments as a natural part of library visits across grade levels. I serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade in a Title 1 school, and I'm looking forward to finding the right entry points at each level — whether that's a breathing exercise before a read-aloud, a gentle stretch between activities, or a calm-down corner with simple mindfulness prompts. Thank you for making this possible. Your investment in my learning is already rippling outward into our school community in ways I couldn't have planned, and I'm so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746782787392,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-tools-for-our-title-i-school/9291853/","projectTitle":"Wellness Tools for Our Title I School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DePriest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1422301_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746160513371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/depriest"},{"teacherId":1955136,"projectId":10122222,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting my classroom. We really needed those supplies! I was able to teach the kids mean with the candy you supplied. Gave them beautiful nice, long lasting, durable folders for their work. They love the new markers for their white boards and feel so special and loved by each items you donated to us. We can't thank you enough for giving to our class and keeping our supplies fresh and neat and our lessons fun and engaging. Thank you again for finding and finding our project.","fullyFundedDate":1773454108953,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-school/10122222/","projectTitle":"Supplies for School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKnight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1955136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477707232873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1955136"},{"teacherId":1125455,"projectId":9689567,"letterContent":"We just finished reading together \"Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew- Case of the Sneaky Snowman\". It turned out to be an engaging read for 2nd grade! As it turns out we haven't gotten much snow this year, but near the end of us reading this chapter book we got a good snowfall which was so exciting! Half of my class are not reading 2nd grade level on their own yet, so this book was a great way for the students to feel like they can read a chapter book too. The fact that they each have a copy now to try to read on their own when they feel ready, is a great support for their literacy as we all know K-3 literacy is crucial for their future paths of life. \r\n Before they take home the markers and sketchbooks, we are going to do some in-class directed drawings so that they can make some memories in their books before taking them home. They are also excited to pick out the color of their backpack as there is a great array of choices in these bundles. \r\n Donor, soon you will be getting cards that the class has made for you. Thanks for choosing us to contribute and donate for a better tomorrow, and smiles on these children's faces!","fullyFundedDate":1766506111490,"projectUrl":"project/snowball-effect/9689567/","projectTitle":"Snowball Effect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steimle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1125455_orig.png?crop=484,484,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601671048546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125455"},{"teacherId":1955136,"projectId":9876761,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for supporting and donating to my class! Myself and my students have been so excited to read Number the Stars and learn about history, humanity, and friendship. They are such amazing kids who love to read about hard things and are inspired by books like this. \r\n\r\n They also love their new colored pencils. They are so happy to have a set they have for themselves and don't have to use our supply bin anymore. It feels so good to have something new and all for yourself. I am truly grateful to you and want you to know we are so thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1762715659456,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-supplies/9876761/","projectTitle":"Books and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKnight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1955136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477707232873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1955136"},{"teacherId":1955136,"projectId":9597559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us start the year off right. The students love the new supplies, birthday gifts, rewards, and more. When their birthday comes they are so excited to get a full sized treat and really feel appreciated. It is so nice as a teacher to have new items for them to learn and frow with. It helps us so much with building a community where everyone feels safe, loved, valued, and respected. Thank you for finding my project and funding it, without donors like you it would be so hard to find resources to supplies these extra items.","fullyFundedDate":1755454923877,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9597559/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKnight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1955136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477707232873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1955136"},{"teacherId":4838202,"projectId":7387468,"letterContent":"The water bottles with the stickers on them were so much fun and were special for the students to show their accomplishments. \r\n\r\nThe bubble stickers have been used for the water bottles as well as many prizes after. The kids love them! They are so cute and puffy!\r\n\r\nWe have used the notebooks as journals and written about things like holiday's. We have also used them as our Social Emotional Learning Journals. \r\n\r\nThe fidget toys are used for what I call the \"Cool Down Spot\" in my classroom. Where they can go to take a minute to get ready for learning. The toys are like magic because they help them feel better. They are also used in the prize box. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1689360222003,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-write-happy-healthy-hydrated/7387468/","projectTitle":"Ready to Write: Happy, Healthy, Hydrated Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4838202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597160044457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4838202"},{"teacherId":4838202,"projectId":8413271,"letterContent":"This has been so much fun! The children loved the count to 200 pop it. The dice in dice are so nice for me as a teacher because it cuts down on materials and they are colorful, cute, and make a fun noise! The students loved them. The dry erase supplies were used and will continue to be used for many lessons and learning games! The colorful dice are engaging because it gives the students that freedom of choice, to choose their color/s of dice for math fun. TPT helps a ton with providing better and/or more lesson to my students that I would not have the time to create myself. You helped my classroom a lot! I am planning on getting more of things like the pop its for more engaging learning. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1716559557759,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-engaging-math-games-and-col/8413271/","projectTitle":"First Grade! Engaging Math Games and Colorful Reading Skills Training!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4838202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597160044457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4838202"},{"teacherId":4838202,"projectId":7207702,"letterContent":"These items have really made a difference. The pencil boxes allowed each student to have their own supplies and so they could learn how to care for their own things. Each pencil box had their name to make it special. \r\nThe Velcro strips have helped me make a spot to line up on the carpet and outline a carpet spot for kids in front of the SmartBoard and to indicate areas where students should be so there are clear expectations. I also used the Velcro to make a special spot for a child to wiggle in! \r\nThe wobble cushions have been helpful, especially for wiggly kids. The shelves have helped with classroom organization and the students and I have used them successfully. \r\nThank you for helping get these supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1683680100881,"projectUrl":"project/turn-wiggles-into-learning/7207702/","projectTitle":"Turn Wiggles Into Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4838202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597160044457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4838202"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72156","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":327,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":72156,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Escalante Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Escalante Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/salt-lake-city-school-district/escalante-elementary-school/72156"}