{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fox Hollow Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7577964,"projectId":10551064,"letterContent":"My 2nd grade students were so excited that we are going to be working on fiber arts this year in art. We haven't started this project yet, but will be working on it after winter break. I can't wait to see what my students paint and sew. We will use the embroidery hoops for the sewing portion. \r\n\r\nWe have already used the class pack of construction paper crayons many times for our kindergarten through 3rd grade sketch books covers. My students love how vibrant they are on the construction paper. \r\n\r\nThe dragon eyes will be a favorite for our model Magic dragon eyes. There is high engagement with my 4th grade students when we create these learn about color mixing and clay techniques. \r\n\r\nThanks so much for helping us with these different materials and tools.","fullyFundedDate":1788843833403,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-school-fiber-arts-printmakin/10551064/","projectTitle":"Elementary School Fiber Arts, Printmaking, and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7577964"},{"teacherId":7577964,"projectId":10537600,"letterContent":"I love my job as an elementary school art teacher. Your donation allows us to explore\r\nother materials in art class. A variety of materials to experiment with and explore\r\nhelps to increase engagement in this critical part of student growth and learning.\r\n\r\nWhen I started at my school this year our art classroom had lots of empty watercolor pans and old paint. Thanks for your generosity in helping to replenish the watercolor supplies and for providing funds for other needed art materials. My students love to paint and my older students have loved using their new sketch markers for our still in progress explosion/smash book project.","fullyFundedDate":1787839507623,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-more-fun-with-cool-supplies/10537600/","projectTitle":"Art is More Fun with Cool Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7577964"},{"teacherId":9756029,"projectId":10436518,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made it possible for all fourth grade students in our school can have their own instrument (recorder) to play during class. Your donation benefits over 100 students every week of the school year. For many students, this is their first opportunity to play an instrument. Students learn collaborative skills through playing songs together. They also learn reading skills through learning pitch names and how to read rhythm patterns. I've seen students build confidence in their ability to try new things and keep at a difficult task until they are able to do it. You made this possible! \r\n\r\nAs an educator, I know I can't do this alone. Thank you for being part of our community and supporting arts education. You are making a big difference in the lives of so many children. The skills they learn in music class will transfer to all aspects of their learning and stay with them into adulthood.","fullyFundedDate":1786486996962,"projectUrl":"project/instruments-for-budding-musicians/10436518/","projectTitle":"Instruments for Budding Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726640068033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756029"},{"teacherId":7875694,"projectId":10492236,"letterContent":"Making Room for Comfort and Community has been such a wonderful gift to my students and our classroom. The excitement and joy the colorful rug and pillows have brought to our room are truly heartwarming. As one of my students so perfectly put it, \"It gives our room the punch color that makes our room feel so cozy and fun.\"\r\nMy students can hardly wait for their turn to use the pillows during reading time and collaboration. So many of them love gathering on the rug to read, play games, share ideas, and learn together. The pillows have made these moments even more special by creating a space where students feel comfortable, connected, and excited to learn. They look forward to their assigned day with such enthusiasm, and it brings me so much joy to see how much they appreciate and enjoy this gift.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your generosity has given my students more than just pillows and a fun rug; you have helped create a warm, welcoming space where they can build friendships, share their ideas, grow as learners, and make wonderful memories together. It is hard to put into words how much this means to us. Please know that your kindness is felt and appreciated every time a student settles in with a book, gathers with a friend, or finds a comfortable place to learn.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and for helping make our classroom an even more special place to learn, grow, and belong. Thank you for investing in my students and bringing so much comfort, color, and happiness into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787165833907,"projectUrl":"project/making-room-for-comfort-and-community/10492236/","projectTitle":"Making Room for Comfort and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7875694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643566679205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875694"},{"teacherId":7577964,"projectId":10461694,"letterContent":"I receive $183 for the art program at my school. This is money the state legislature provides each year. I teacher over 700 students. It's impossible to do anything cool or beyond very basic with that funding. Your donations has made it possible for us to have new paintbrushes and paper that isn't just copy paper. It has allowed my students to paint without paper ripping and to allow for better color absorption. Art is a favorite specialty at our school. We work to build problem-solving skills, do things we haven't done before, and develop creativity in a positive learning environment. I really appreciate the Alpine Foundation's generous 3 to 1 matching this year.","fullyFundedDate":1786542192633,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-paintbrushes-and-more/10461694/","projectTitle":"Paper and Paintbrushes and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7577964"},{"teacherId":8306244,"projectId":10374091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add more flexible seating options to our classroom! My students have enjoyed having more choices in where and how they sit while learning. The wobble stools and rolling yoga balls give students a chance to move while still staying engaged in their work.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of flexible seating is seeing students figure out what works best for them. Some students focus better when they can gently move, while others prefer a more traditional seat. Having these options gives students a sense of control over their learning environment and helps them recognize what they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new seating options and try them out! They love having choices and knowing that their classroom can meet different needs. We will continue using these resources during daily lessons, independent work, and small-group activities. As we move through the school year, students will keep practicing how to make responsible seating choices that help them stay focused, learn, and do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a learning environment where students feel supported, included, and empowered to discover how they learn best!","fullyFundedDate":1786825743903,"projectUrl":"project/ms-biglers-flexible-seating/10374091/","projectTitle":"Ms. Bigler's Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306244_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742171711060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbiglersclass"},{"teacherId":9756029,"projectId":10166682,"letterContent":"My students grades 4-6 (approximately 350 students) were so excited to see the colorful new seating you generously provided for them! The seating is used every single day and allows students to sit with good posture while singing and while playing the ukulele and recorder. Good posture helps with breath support so this makes a huge impact for music students! \r\n\r\nOne thing I love about the new seating is the chairs are lightweight so students can help get them out and put them away safely. We also use our classroom for a lot of dancing and being able to stack the seating is so helpful to allow for safe maneuvering around the classroom. \r\n\r\nKnow that your donation is helping students every day they come to class. I appreciate you being part of our learning community by supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774466192079,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-instrumental-music-students/10166682/","projectTitle":"Seating for Instrumental Music Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726640068033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756029"},{"teacherId":9756029,"projectId":10166720,"letterContent":"The students at our school are curious, fun, and have strong desires to learn! The music classroom is an inclusive place for students of all kinds and backgrounds. Your generosity helps us have enough instruments for each child to get to play and explore. One lesson we did recently had students compose a short melody to describe a book character of their choice. They used the xylophone to create and then perform for the class. Another similar composition activity had first grade students choose a favorite animal and create a short song that would describe the animal. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new xylophone they were so excited about it! Previously we had to take turns and not every child got a turn during class. The new xylophone makes it possible for students to have more hands-on time with the instrument. \r\n\r\nThe next step for our music classroom is to work on ensemble skills. Students playing different parts and ostinatos at the same time to help build collaborative, listening, and steady beat skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778040598338,"projectUrl":"project/instrument-supplies-and-xylophone-to-hel/10166720/","projectTitle":"Instrument Supplies and Xylophone to Help Students Develop Musical Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726640068033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756029"},{"teacherId":9756029,"projectId":9961916,"letterContent":"The students in my school are from many diverse backgrounds and a mix of neurotypical and neurodivergent. We strive to support and teach students at their level and challenge them to be their best. One thing I've noticed is that the students want to learn and are excited to explore music. Students are learning and exploring sounds of all types and a new xylophone makes this possible! \r\n\r\nOur school serves over 730 students and we use our xylophones often. For a while, we didn't have enough for students to get good time on them. The xylophone supports student motor skill development and is a great medium for learning to read music and collaborate with others. \r\n\r\nWhen I showed the students the new xylophone, they were so excited and wanted to play it! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1772047635215,"projectUrl":"project/xylophone-for-student-creativity/9961916/","projectTitle":"Xylophone for Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726640068033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756029"},{"teacherId":2453338,"projectId":9605012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating stickers to our classroom! My students loved getting to choose their own stickers from our treasure box throughout the year. I used them to recognize their effort, kindness, good choices, and being good citizens. They were always so excited to pick one and would say things like, \"I got the smelly one!\" or \"This is so cool!\" They loved showing each other their stickers and finding their favorites.\r\n\r\nThe stickers may seem like a small thing, but they meant so much to my students. They loved putting their stickers in their sticker books and were determined to fill the whole book. They were so proud when they could look back at their completed books and see all they had earned. The stickers gave them something to work toward and helped motivate them to keep trying, making good choices, and being kind. Thank you for helping bring so many smiles and happy moments to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757956024442,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-that-sticks/9605012/","projectTitle":"Motivation That Sticks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453338_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786777383542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-emunoz"},{"teacherId":9756029,"projectId":9976360,"letterContent":"From the moment it arrived, the excitement in our room was palpable. Students from kindergarten through 6th grade have gathered around it with wide eyes and eager hands, and what I have witnessed since has been nothing short of remarkable. The xylophone has opened up an entirely new dimension of musical exploration for our young learners — one that simply was not possible before your generosity made it a reality.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire school community, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your investment in music education will echo through the lives of these children for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769996021777,"projectUrl":"project/xylophone-for-music-students/9976360/","projectTitle":"Xylophone for Music Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726640068033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756029"},{"teacherId":9756029,"projectId":9968019,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation of the new digital Casio piano, our music classroom at Fox Hollow Elementary has experienced a wonderful transformation. The piano has become an integral part of our daily lessons, providing over 700 students from grades K-6 with hands-on access to a versatile musical instrument. We are using the piano for a variety of activities including improvisation, instrument practice, exploration, composition, and collaboration. One memorable project was when our third graders used the piano to compose short pieces that they performed in small groups. This not only enhanced their technical skills but also fostered a sense of teamwork and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable when the students first encountered the new digital piano. Their faces lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm, turning the music room into a hub of vibrant energy. Previous to this donation, students had to limit time on the instrument. This donation allows students to have twice the previous time for piano creativity. It was a joy to witness their eagerness to explore the new sounds and features of the piano. Many students were particularly fascinated by the different tones and rhythms available, which inspired them to experiment and express themselves musically in new ways. This initial reaction set the tone for an engaging and dynamic learning environment, where students are motivated to dive deeper into their musical journey.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the new Casio piano will continue to play a vital role in our curriculum. Our next project involves students composing their own melodies, inspired by themes such as nature and stories they've read in other classes. This will not only reinforce their understanding of music theory but also integrate cross-curricular learning. We are also planning to incorporate technology by using software that allows students to record and edit their compositions, offering them a modern approach to music education. Your contribution has opened up endless possibilities for our students, nurturing a new generation of musicians and creative thinkers. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1767204789960,"projectUrl":"project/digital-piano-for-music-students/9968019/","projectTitle":"Digital Piano for Music Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomasson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726640068033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756029"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32120","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":658,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":18,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":78,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":32120,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fox Hollow Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fox Hollow Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/fox-hollow-elementary-school/32120"}