{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Golden Fields Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4588481,"projectId":8517323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the funding for these back to school basics! They have helped so much! \r\n\r\nThe privacy boards have helped my first graders stay focused, minimize distractions, and build independence during quizzes and independent work time. Because each student now has a private workspace, they feel more confident showing what they know and take pride in their own learning.\r\n\r\nThese new markers allowed me to create individual marker sets for my first graders, giving every student the supplies they need to participate, create, and express their learning. It has been so fun to watch their creativity shine as they use their markers to bring their ideas to life!\r\n\r\nThese dry erase clipboards have become an essential part of our daily lessons, allowing my first graders to actively participate and stay engaged while learning together on the rug. It has been wonderful to see how having their own writing surface helps students stay focused, share their thinking, and take ownership of their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1723646170596,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/8517323/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Squire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588481_orig.jpg?crop=2223,2223,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752505825243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4588481"},{"teacherId":8289160,"projectId":10318280,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our fourth grade mathematicians at Golden Fields Elementary! Because of your generosity, every student now has their own binder—complete with a cover they designed themselves—to organize their math notes, practice work, and data trackers. The mini dry erase boards have transformed our lessons: every student can show their thinking at once, so I can give feedback in the moment instead of students waiting for a turn at the board.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes beyond supplies. The Who Was...? biography series has students discovering the lives of scientists and inventors, connecting the curiosity and perseverance we practice in math to the real world. Mesh pouches keep our manipulatives and game materials organized so we spend more time learning and less time searching, and the squishies keep motivation high as classroom rewards.\r\n\r\nThese materials reach 26 fourth graders every single day, and we can't thank you enough for believing in our classroom. Your kindness makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787158953874,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-wax-museum-and-classroom-essen/10318280/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Wax Museum and Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8289160_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656015855009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8289160"},{"teacherId":8323806,"projectId":10409360,"letterContent":"The new resources have been amazing! My students have been able to have calm bodies and ready minds by using the headphones, magnetic tiles, Brain Flakes, bubbles, and kinetic sand. The sweeper and pencil sharpener have been so helpful, too! \r\n\r\nWe have one little boy that screams a lot, as he gets disregulated due to his autism. All we have to do is say, \"Do you want to work for sand?\" He then works to have a calm body so that he can play with the sand. \r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when they saw the new items-it was like Christmas! Thank you so, so much! We appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787191237302,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-minds/10409360/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8323806_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785214392749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8323806"},{"teacherId":10574877,"projectId":10439505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your donation of STEM bins and building supplies will make such a wonderful difference for my second grade students. These materials will give them the opportunity to explore, create, build, and use their imaginations at the end of the school day.\r\n\r\nMy students are naturally curious and love hands-on activities. With these new STEM materials, they will be able to work together, solve problems, experiment with different ideas, and learn from both their successes and their mistakes. They will be developing important skills such as creativity, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and perseverance—all while having fun!\r\n\r\nThe STEM bins will give my students something exciting to look forward to at the end of each day and provide them with a positive way to unwind while continuing to learn. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and provide them with resources that will encourage their curiosity and love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this project possible and for helping create a classroom where my students can build, explore, imagine, and grow. Your generosity truly means so much to all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1787194610165,"projectUrl":"project/brilliant-builders-end-of-day-stem-buck/10439505/","projectTitle":"Brilliant Builders: End-of-Day STEM Buckets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10574877"},{"teacherId":6239816,"projectId":10259686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the poster boards. Our class will use them to put on a display about a country they investigate. Each student is taking on a different country. We will invite younger grade students to hear a verbal presentation as part of our culminating activity, and my students will use the poster boards to help stay organized and present specific categories that they are all looking at, such as population, languages spoken, culture, and its impact on the country. We do the activity later in the year, so I do not have pictures yet, but I will be happy to send them once the project is done. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for supporting our kids with wonderful tools that will make their educational experience impactful and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1778510728269,"projectUrl":"project/poster-board-world-project/10259686/","projectTitle":"Poster Board World Project!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6239816_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549257273972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6239816"},{"teacherId":8279020,"projectId":8949002,"letterContent":"The impact of the donated biographies and history books was amazing! Some of my students who had previously struggled to find books they enjoyed discovered an entirely new love for reading. A few students became so interested in biographies that they read almost my entire collection! I created a Biography Challenge that encouraged students to learn about influential people, important events, and time periods they had never encountered before. Every student in my class read at least two biographies and then reflected and wrote about the historical time period, the challenges the person faced, and the influence that individual had on society. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and insight were incredible to see.\r\n\r\nThese books also gave my students a window into cultures, experiences, and perspectives beyond their own. As they read about people from different countries, backgrounds, and moments in history, they began asking deeper questions and making connections between the past and the world they live in today. History became more than dates and events. It became the stories of real people who faced challenges, made difficult choices, broke barriers, and changed the world. Students began to recognize how culture, history, and individual experiences shape people and communities, helping them develop greater empathy and understanding for others. They were able to make connections between historical people and themselves. \r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project was seeing the learning extend beyond our classroom. I allowed students to take the books home, and parents shared how grateful they were to see their children choosing to read on their own and then starting thoughtful conversations with their families. Students talked about different cultures, historical events, and the people who had influenced them, while also thinking about the people who influence their own lives. These donated books did so much more than add titles to our classroom library—they sparked a love of reading, encouraged curiosity, opened conversations, and helped my students understand the world around them just a little bit better. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity these books gave my students to read, discover, question, connect, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1735532443753,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-american-history-to-life/8949002/","projectTitle":"Bringing American History to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monique Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8279020_orig.png?crop=1246,1246,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642575785076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-monique"},{"teacherId":4588481,"projectId":10239667,"letterContent":"My students used the lined handwriting whiteboards during our daily phonics, writing, and word-building lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching students practice forming letters and writing words on their own boards while I walked around the room providing feedback. When a student struggled with a letter, they were able to erase it, try again, and immediately see their improvement. The reusable boards made practice feel less intimidating and much more fun.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the whiteboards, they were excited to have their own special writing tool. They loved being able to write, erase, and start over, and they especially enjoyed showing me their work. The lines on the boards gave them a visual guide for letter size and placement, which helped many students become more confident in their handwriting.\r\n\r\nOur next steps were to continue using the boards as we strengthened foundational reading and writing skills. As students learned new sounds and spelling patterns, they used the boards to practice letters, words, and sentences. These resources allowed me to give students frequent opportunities to practice and grow while keeping them actively engaged. I was so grateful to our donors for providing a simple resource that made such a positive difference in our everyday learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778642400496,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-handwriting-instruction-with-l/10239667/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Handwriting Instruction with Lined Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Squire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588481_orig.jpg?crop=2223,2223,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752505825243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4588481"},{"teacherId":4588481,"projectId":9194743,"letterContent":"These resources have made a meaningful difference in my first-grade classroom by allowing me to provide more engaging, interactive, and purposeful learning experiences. The Color by Code math activities have given my students a fun way to practice and reinforce important math skills while building independence and confidence. Boom Card decks have provided interactive language arts practice on their iPads, giving students immediate feedback as they strengthen their phonics, reading, and other literacy skills. These activities have helped me make learning more enjoyable while giving students additional opportunities to practice essential skills in ways that keep them motivated and engaged.\r\n\r\nThe interactive read-aloud units have allowed me to expand beyond our core curriculum and create richer, more meaningful literacy lessons that encourage discussion, critical thinking, and deeper comprehension. The social studies units focused on responsibility have also helped me teach important life skills and build a stronger classroom community. Together, these resources have given me the flexibility to differentiate instruction, provide more meaningful practice, and bring creativity and excitement into my teaching. Most importantly, they have helped me create a classroom where students are actively involved in their learning and excited to grow each day!","fullyFundedDate":1744032870208,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-lessons/9194743/","projectTitle":"Level-Up Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Squire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588481_orig.jpg?crop=2223,2223,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752505825243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4588481"},{"teacherId":7392304,"projectId":8621657,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations! I was able to serve as a sensory tool library for the teachers at my school. They were able to come to me to request sensory tools to try with their students and return any that were not effective and keep the ones that worked for the rest of the school year. The teachers were also able to notify the parents which strategies worked well for their students so they could replicate that success at home as well.\r\n\r\nThe students enjoyed using the books and games to practice their problem-solving skills. It always helps to have concrete situations and problems to work with and makes the work feel less like work.","fullyFundedDate":1723679321067,"projectUrl":"project/developing-coping-social-and-planning/8621657/","projectTitle":"Developing Coping, Social, and Planning Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garibaldi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7392304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629594715381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7392304"},{"teacherId":5891729,"projectId":9568313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation, which made it possible for my class to receive a subscription to Scholastic News Magazines this year. Your support has made a big difference in our classroom. The magazines have provided my students with high-interest texts that have sparked their curiosity and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nWith Scholastic News, my students have been able to explore a variety of relevant and fun topics while also developing important reading skills, such as identifying text features and analyzing informational content. The articles have served as important springboards for our writing, giving students new ideas and prompts. As a teacher, I appreciate being able to offer text that foster deeper exploration and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your commitment to supporting education and for giving my students the opportunity to learn and grow in such meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755721837484,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-our-classroom/9568313/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bianucci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5891729"},{"teacherId":9781182,"projectId":9542343,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting literacy in our classroom! \r\n\r\nThe classroom read aloud books added some unique stories to our collection. These books, featuring diverse characters, social-emotional themes, and award-winning stories, has transformed our shared reading experiences. Through literature, we can foster empathy, inclusion, and respectful dialogue as students encounter a range of cultures, perspectives, and feelings. Regular read alouds boost vocabulary and language arts skills, spark meaningful classroom discussions, and build background knowledge. Students are more engaged and eager to participate, and I can report deeper comprehension and stronger classroom community as a result.\r\n\r\nThe book sets that I added to our take-home reading library, featuring decodable texts and leveled materials, ensures all students have access to books that match their individual reading abilities at home. This supports early literacy development and allows students to practice phonics and decoding skills in a supportive setting. Family involvement in reading has increased, fostering positive habits and reinforcing classroom learning. Students are building confidence and fluency as they read appropriate materials outside of school, resulting in measurable gains in overall literacy and a growing enthusiasm for independent reading.\r\n\r\nYour contributions made huge impacts that will be felt for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755699652980,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-our-classroom-reading/9542343/","projectTitle":"Enhance our Classroom Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781182"},{"teacherId":8617792,"projectId":9629044,"letterContent":"These items have truly brought a sense of excitement back to the classroom. For the first time in my teaching career I have been able to gift my students items during the holidays. They were so excited to have Halloween pencils and erasers. It's now almost December and I'm still sharpening those today, which tells me this was a practical yet specific gift. I am very excited to give them a Christmas pencil here in a few weeks!\r\n\r\nThe cool write on boards got not only a gasp when I showed them how it works, but it's gotten cheers everytime I've said they can uae them during lessons. They often ask me to use it during free time or inside recsss. We use them often with spelling practice instead of paper and their eyes light every time they get to use them. \r\n\r\nI have seen the biggest engagement with my free time selection. The items you donated are the first things grabbed for free time and indoor recess and they provide unlimited possibilities for creation, imagination, and engagement. They could sit for hours building something and starting over to build something new. My students are learning how to work together, problem solve, share, and use their creativity. Nothing more could be asked for in these moments, it's truly been a treat to watch them with these donated items!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for providing my classroom with these items. It has impacted them greatly and will impact my future classes as well.","fullyFundedDate":1757524939802,"projectUrl":"project/magical-minds-tools-for-engagement-foc/9629044/","projectTitle":"Magical Minds: Tools for Engagement, Focus, and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lambert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8617792_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755748971681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8617792"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121168","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":874,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":12,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.8,"schoolId":121168,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Golden Fields Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Golden Fields Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/golden-fields-elementary-opens-fall-2017-/121168"}