{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Finger Lake Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4965104,"projectId":9582146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the funding this project. In second grade we do a lot of art and science with art. My students absolutely love the new paint sets and habitat materials and when they saw all these materials, they couldn't wait to use them. As you can see, they made some beautiful art, and intricate habitats. We are currently working on Turkey art and will do Evergreen trees and Snowman art in December and January. We will also be going into our Matter unit soon and I can't wait to see how the students use the art and science materials to display what Matter is and looks like.","fullyFundedDate":1755740069006,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-science-make-classrooms-a-magica/9582146/","projectTitle":"Art and Science Make Classrooms a Magical Place to Be","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorame","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4965104_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680144723048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4965104"},{"teacherId":9134660,"projectId":9498267,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donations! My students have been loving all of our new art supplies! The art drying rack, new paint brushes, paper trays and drying holder and being used weekly! They've been exploring art in new ways thanks to your generosity! \r\n\r\nTheir smiles brighten my room with the mention of another art project! These items will be used throughout this year and for years to come! I've seen so much creativity in these kids! \r\n\r\nThe other resources like new clipboards, and dry erase pockets are also being used near daily with stations! They're so grateful for the","fullyFundedDate":1755742942798,"projectUrl":"project/new-and-improved-materials/9498267/","projectTitle":"New and Improved Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sibal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751846221713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134660"},{"teacherId":9178791,"projectId":9540829,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 2nd graders are loving our new writing program! With yellow, green, and pink highlighters, they are learning to color-code their writing, spotting topic sentences, supporting details, and transition words.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters have made writing fun and interactive — students are more engaged, proud of their work, and building confidence with every sentence they highlight.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping our young writers organize their thoughts, express themselves clearly, and develop skills that will last a lifetime. Thank you for bringing color and creativity to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755754481701,"projectUrl":"project/highlighting-our-writing-success-in-2nd/9540829/","projectTitle":"Highlighting Our Writing Success in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haugland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178791_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717399249599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178791"},{"teacherId":9178791,"projectId":9551943,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of Turning Pages, Growing Minds, our classroom library is thriving! My students are excited to explore new books every day, and reading has become a vibrant part of our classroom routine. Students are building confidence as readers, practicing fluency, and improving comprehension as they tackle stories at their own pace. We've seen them grow in their ability to think critically about texts, ask questions, and make connections between stories and the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe books have had a particularly strong impact on certain groups of readers. Many of the boys in our class are loving the informational texts, like the Who Would Win? series, diving into facts about animals and natural science with enthusiasm. At the same time, chapter book sets are proving perfect for readers who are gaining fluency—they enjoy following a series of characters through multiple adventures, which helps them practice reading longer texts while building comprehension and stamina.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is now a mix of excitement, exploration, and collaboration. Students are recommending books to one another, discussing characters, and celebrating each other's reading successes. Your support has not only expanded our library but also created a community of readers who are motivated, curious, and engaged. We are so grateful for the opportunity to turn pages, grow minds, and watch our students develop a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1755521817264,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/9551943/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haugland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178791_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717399249599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178791"},{"teacherId":4965104,"projectId":8981170,"letterContent":"This book project has been a wonderful addition to my second grade classroom. Every year I teach about community in the classroom and social emotional activities in the classroom. \r\n\r\nMany of the books have been used for my first two weeks of school to build up our classroom community, then later I break out lessons on Social Emotional Learning and several of the books including a book set about emotions have been so incredibly helpful for these lessons and for creating great discussions about how to handle our emotions in the classroom and at school.\r\n\r\nI have been able to reach many of my struggling students with these community building and Social Emotional learning books. I have also created some great classroom projects and short activities for sharing our feelings from these books. My students just love to pick up one of these books, sit on the carpet and read, read, read.","fullyFundedDate":1733285600688,"projectUrl":"project/lifting-students-up-one-book-at-a-time/8981170/","projectTitle":"Lifting Students Up One Book At A Time.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorame","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4965104_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680144723048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4965104"},{"teacherId":5271953,"projectId":8975116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our 4th-grade classroom with headphones! Having these headphones has made a huge difference in how our students engage with their learning. They can now access educational websites and individualized lessons without distractions, allowing each child to focus deeply on their tasks and learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe headphones help create a quiet and focused environment, especially during computer time, so students can fully benefit from interactive lessons and practice skills independently. This support has boosted their confidence and enthusiasm for learning, and I'm excited to see their continued growth thanks to your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1743045863426,"projectUrl":"project/listening-and-learning/8975116/","projectTitle":"Listening and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5271953_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522362253597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5271953"},{"teacherId":9134696,"projectId":7605376,"letterContent":"When our new pencil sharpeners and wobble stools arrived, my students were instantly excited. It might sound simple, but having a sharp pencil right when they need it makes such a difference in keeping our small group time focused and productive. The wobble stools were an even bigger hit! As soon as I unpacked them, students were lining up to try them out, and now they ask to use them every day. They've become a regular part of our routine—especially at our small group table where focused movement really helps some students engage and participate more fully.\r\n\r\nOne of the sweetest traditions we've started is the \"birthday chair.\" On their special day, students get to pick a wobble stool in their favorite color to use all day long. They absolutely light up when it's their turn, and it's become a fun way to make each student feel celebrated. These tools may seem small, but they've created a more comfortable and student-centered environment where kids feel like the space belongs to them. Thank you again for making these daily moments of joy and focus possible!","fullyFundedDate":1690939465888,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-pencils-sharp-and-bodies-focused/7605376/","projectTitle":"Keeping Pencils Sharp and Bodies Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134696_orig.png?crop=433,433,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690940644719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134696"},{"teacherId":4965104,"projectId":8652752,"letterContent":"In school these days, technology is an important teaching tool, sometimes even more than direct instruction from a teacher. Having good quality headphones is another very important tool to have while using technology. Before this Headphone project got funded, my students were scrambling for good working headphones in the classroom, which has not been very successful until we received our new well made and reliable headphones. \r\nNow my students can work on their daily lessons in there I-Ready learning paths without interruption from noises in the room or loud computer sounds. These headphones are very comfortable for them to wear on their heads so they don't mind wearing them for longer lessons and Assessments.\r\nThese headphones work so well in keeping surrounding sound out that the students can hear their lessons very well and therefore can work through them with more accuracy. I often need to get in view of my students while they are using them in order for them to hear me if I call their name while they have them on. I have seen a great improvement with my student completing their computer lessons and improvement with their tests and assessment while using the computer with these new headphones, so thank you again for these great headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1732597927504,"projectUrl":"project/how-can-students-learn-interactive-compu/8652752/","projectTitle":"How Can Students Learn Interactive Computer Lessons Without Headphones?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorame","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4965104_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680144723048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4965104"},{"teacherId":9178791,"projectId":8431890,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in providing our classroom with a seating carpet and an easel. These resources have already made impacts on organization and engagement.\r\n\r\nOne of the most significant impacts of the carpet is the reduction in transition time. \r\nSince each student has their own assigned space, there is no time wasted in finding a spot near a friend or shifting to make sure no one is touching. Also, student know exactly who they will need to \"turn and talk\" to during discussions. The carpet has improved student behavior and encouraged collaborative learning through these designated \"discussion buddies\". \r\n\r\nThe easel has become an essential tool for lessons where we are generating ideas and brainstorming. It has becoming especially important for our weekly mentor sentence. The easel allows for the sentence to be displayed all week along with our class thoughts and revisions. The easel's mobility allows us to use it at any place in the classroom, which is especially helpful with science experiments!\r\n\r\nI have seen a change in my students. They are more focused and confident in sharing their ideas. These items have transformed our classroom into a more interactive space.\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1727472274788,"projectUrl":"project/snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug/8431890/","projectTitle":"Snug as a Bug in a Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haugland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9178791_orig.jpg?crop=1004,1004,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717399249599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178791"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53625","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.0,"schoolId":53625,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Finger Lake Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Finger Lake Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/mat-su-borough-school-district/finger-lake-elementary-school/53625"}