{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Foothills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6949117,"projectId":9716240,"letterContent":"My class has loved the experience of watching Rainbow Trout hatch and grow in our classroom aquarium! A Science standard in 4th grade asks students to construct an explanation of external & internal structures of an organism & how they'e adapted to survive in their environment. Our curriculum asks students to watch mealworms grow. But it has been so much more engaging for my class to watch Rainbow Trout this year! Because of the equipment I purchased in theis project, I was able to complete my set up to safely raise trout from 200 tiny \"eyed eggs\" in a disposable cup from the hatchery in Oct. then \"sac fry,\" which grew into \"swim fry\" & now onto the \"fingerling\" stage, it has been fascinating to watch!\r\n Students in my room are much more engaged in the process than when watching mealworms! First thing every morning they check on \"our fish\" & throughout the day, if they have time, they go look in the aquarium. And at the end of the day, they all go look again to make sure everything is okay before they leave. It has been amazing to watch! We've had other 4th grade classes come visit, as well as 6th grade classes who visit while studied about habitats. It has been a benefit to so many! Thank you for helping this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758033665807,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-trout-into-our-classroom/9716240/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Trout Into Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6949117"},{"teacherId":6949117,"projectId":9513879,"letterContent":"My class has loved the experience of watching Rainbow Trout hatch and grow in our classroom aquarium! A Science standard in 4th grade asks students to construct an explanation of external & internal structures of an organism & how they'e adapted to survive in their environment. Our curriculum asks students to watch mealworms grow. But it has been so much more engaging for my class to watch Rainbow Trout this year! Because of the equipment I purchased in theis project, I was able to complete my set up to safely raise trout from 200 tiny \"eyed eggs\" in a disposable cup from the hatchery in Oct. then \"sac fry,\" which grew into \"swim fry\" & now onto the \"fingerling\" stage, it has been fascinating to watch!\r\n Students in my room are much more engaged in the process than when watching mealworms! First thing every morning they check on \"our fish\" & throughout the day, if they have time, they go look in the aquarium. And at the end of the day, they all go look again to make sure everything is okay before they leave. It has been amazing to watch! We've had other 4th grade classes come visit, as well as 6th grade classes who visit while studied about habitats. It has been a benefit to so many! Thank you for helping this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1755703338176,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-4th-graders-get-trout-in-our-cla/9513879/","projectTitle":"Help My 4th Graders Get Trout in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6949117"},{"teacherId":9524863,"projectId":9494316,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for donating to my creative classroom. We were able to get a fun spinning wheel to reward the class when they have good behavior. All the students have enjoyed taking turns spinning the wheel to find out what their reward is. Some of the things they have earned are dance party's, sitting by a friend, and telling jokes. We also were able to purchase a classroom set of qwik sticks. This is a fun new tempura paint medium in a stick form. This allows the kids to pant without all the mess. We did an autumn leave project and the kids are excited to use them on the Christmas tree project coming up. These tools have been such a gift to our classroom. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755689236522,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom/9494316/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendenhall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524863"},{"teacherId":10079256,"projectId":9462696,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to fund my project for our art class rotation in our K-6 school.\r\nOur school relies on parent donations for many supplies; as a rotation teacher we don't have that opportunity as we don't technically have \"a class\" of parents we can communicate with; we have the entire school population. Which is so fun to get to know and interact with them all. \r\n\r\nThe paint quix sticks are awesome!! So easy for our Kinders and 1st graders to use. They glide on smoothly without the extreme mess of water & paintbrushes. \"They work just like a glue stick\" one of our kiddos happily said. They are easy to clean up between rotations ( which is key with when cleaning up one class before the next one comes in.) The kids also felt super important when they saw that they had new paint sticks that not even the big kids had used yet. \r\n\r\nThe board timer really is an amazing tool to have. It keeps me on track of time; the kids can just look up and see how much time is left before they need to clean up. The times up alarm gives them the notice to clean up without me having to get everyones attention; I can continue to help students without stopping to get the attention of the class. It also makes the question \"how much time do we have left?\" pretty much obsolete, which is also a blessing. \r\n\r\nPlease enjoy the pics of our younger kiddos drawing fall trees and leaves with the paint sticks.","fullyFundedDate":1755694771904,"projectUrl":"project/creartivity-flourishes-imagination/9462696/","projectTitle":"CreARTivity Flourishes Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10079256_orig.jpg?crop=2343,2343,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753385165555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10079256"},{"teacherId":5935059,"projectId":9525871,"letterContent":"Flexible seating has allowed my 3rd grade students to choose where and how they sit, which can increase engagement and motivation. Research shows that giving students seating choices helps them feel more comfortable and in control, leading to improved focus and collaboration. Flexible seating has also supported different learning styles, enables movement, and can foster a more inclusive classroom environment. Overall, it encourages a sense of ownership and can positively impact student learning outcomes.","fullyFundedDate":1755707141269,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-elementary-students/9525871/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Elementary Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935059_orig.png?crop=358,358,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754076199383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935059"},{"teacherId":6844461,"projectId":9493737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"STEM in Bloom: Hands-On Learning with Plants and Aquariums.\" Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith your help, students now have the opportunity to explore science in a hands-on way. The new plants and aquariums have sparked curiosity and excitement. Students observe plant growth, learn about ecosystems, and care for living things every day. They work together on experiments, make observations, and record data, building both scientific knowledge and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed our classroom into a vibrant space for discovery. Students who were once hesitant about science are now eager to participate and ask questions. The hands-on experiences help them connect what they learn to the real world and develop a lifelong love for STEM.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for believing in our students' potential. Your support will have a lasting impact on their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755690061812,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-bloom-hands-on-learning-with-pl/9493737/","projectTitle":"STEM in Bloom: Hands-On Learning with Plants and Aquariums","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844461_orig.jpg?crop=2755,2755,x1276,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711474974040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6844461"},{"teacherId":3923512,"projectId":9204992,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the success of our 3rd-grade Kindness Crew, which has truly taken off thanks to your generous support. Our students have embraced the power of small acts of kindness, creating a positive ripple effect throughout our school.\r\nEvery Thursday, our 3rd graders proudly plan to wear their matching Kindness Crew t-shirts and wave welcome banners using our brand new markers to greet arriving students. It's heartwarming to witness the joy on the faces of both the greeters and the greeted.\r\nThis is our third year of having a Kindness Crew and our goal is always to foster a unified team dedicated to inspiring and carrying out acts of kindness across the student body—and it's working beautifully! Thank you for providing the materials for our class t-shirts, the gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers for printable resources, and treats to reward my students' hard work. Your support enables us to \"be the good\" we wish to see in the world, one person at a time. Being kind is important in making kids feel happy and welcome at school. Thank you for helping with our kindness crew!","fullyFundedDate":1746787277852,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-kindness-crew/9204992/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Kindness Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3923512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689103519841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3923512"},{"teacherId":7822922,"projectId":9329138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new materials have already made such a difference. The page protractors have helped students keep their binders organized, and I've been using them myself as I set up our new math curriculum. The cubes have been a fun, hands-on way for students to explore math concepts, and the pencil pouches have been perfect for keeping their supplies neat and easy to find. I was especially excited about our big digital display timer — it's been a game-changer for keeping everyone on track!\r\n\r\nBut the absolute favorite? The wobble chairs! The students' faces lit up the moment they saw them, and I got so many thank-yous that day. It was such a fun moment in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support and can't wait to keep benefiting from these resources all year long. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1755692360773,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-and-science-click/9329138/","projectTitle":"Making Math and Science Click!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7822922_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620836766693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7822922"},{"teacherId":8277441,"projectId":8776708,"letterContent":"I had a great year with my air in action project. Air Pressure and Weather can be tricky topics to teach, but now that I have hands on experiments it makes it a lot more approachable.\r\n\r\nThe students greatly enjoyed the air pressure suction plate. They were blown away by the true weight of air. The students also enjoyed the 3D printer materials. Throughout the year students were able to get lots of little prints, and we were also able to design some incredible things.\r\n\r\nI am excited to start this year with all the materials so that a brand new year of students get to see it all.","fullyFundedDate":1731537756148,"projectUrl":"project/air-in-action/8776708/","projectTitle":"Air in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277441_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642703247368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277441"},{"teacherId":9098838,"projectId":9201324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your donations made a real difference for our students and helped us end the year strong, while also giving us the tools to start next year off right.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we received:\r\n\r\n*Heavy duty folders and pronged folders for organizing work and keeping students prepared\r\n\r\n*Fidget Toy Friends and animal erasers to support social-emotional learning and provide calming desk pets\r\n\r\n*Washable markers, paint pens, felt tip pens, and glue sticks to inspire creativity and make classroom projects possible\r\n\r\n*Laminating pouches and white cardstock to preserve students' work and make learning materials last\r\n\r\n*Dry-erase markers for interactive lessons\r\n\r\n*Fun stickers to celebrate achievements and personalize supplies\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom stayed organized, creative, and supportive. These supplies not only helped us finish this year with confidence but have built a strong foundation for a fantastic start next year. Your kindness means so much to our learning community—thank you for believing in our students","fullyFundedDate":1746636770322,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-the-year-strong/9201324/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tycksen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098838_orig.png?crop=728,728,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742578013282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098838"},{"teacherId":6844461,"projectId":9310033,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Fraction and Decimal Adventures: Make learning fun and effective\" possible for our classroom! Your generosity brought new resources that have truly transformed our math lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the hands-on fraction and decimal kits, their faces lit up with excitement. One student exclaimed, \"Math is finally fun!\" We've used these materials to create interactive stations where students build, compare, and convert fractions and decimals. Students have become more confident and engaged, frequently asking to use the new materials. Our next step is to apply these skills to a classroom project where students will design their own board games using fractions and decimals, reinforcing what they've learned in a creative way.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. You've helped make math meaningful and joyful for all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1746486716783,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-and-decimal-adventures-make/9310033/","projectTitle":"Fraction and Decimal Adventures : Make learning fun and effective.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844461_orig.jpg?crop=2755,2755,x1276,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711474974040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6844461"},{"teacherId":7362681,"projectId":9106356,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. When the new supplies arrived—graphic novels, fidget toys, board games, testing partitions, and wobble stools—my students were absolutely thrilled. Their excitement was contagious, and it was truly heartwarming to see their faces light up.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a real impact in our daily classroom life. The graphic novels have revitalized our classroom library, encouraging reluctant readers to dive into new stories. The board games and fidget toys have become favorite activities, especially during inside recess on rainy or snowy days, providing students with fun, constructive ways to interact and learn together.\r\n\r\nThe testing partitions have been invaluable for helping students stay focused during assessments, giving them the privacy and concentration they need to do their best. The wobble stools have also been a wonderful addition—students are more engaged and able to channel their energy in a positive way, which has led to increased focus during lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and making these opportunities possible for my students. 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