{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grant Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9116016,"projectId":7529367,"letterContent":"The students in my class have been able to use the rug many many times. The students love being able to sit on their fish so it doesn't swim away. it helps kids feel more grounded knowing they have the room to stretch out a little bit if needed. We are at the carpet for much of our day, and having a 'landing spot' is so helpful for our whole group learning and team building. We enjoy listening to stories and learning language arts skills from the comfort of our fish rug. We have become a little family and we love it! Thank you so much for donating to my project. I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1691101862888,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-together-ya-ya-ya/7529367/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Together, Ya Ya, Ya!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9116016_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690984675456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-knapp"},{"teacherId":7579933,"projectId":9784045,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in providing a 3D printer for our school. Because of you, more than 300 K–5 students—many of whom would not otherwise have access to this type of technology—now have the opportunity to explore hands-on STEAM learning in a meaningful and exciting way.\r\n\r\nThis 3D printer is already opening doors for our students. They are learning to design, problem-solve, and think creatively while bringing their ideas to life. For many of our students, this is their first experience with advanced technology, and it is helping them see themselves as engineers, designers, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1760647091474,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-inventors-bringing-3d/9784045/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Inventors: Bringing 3D Printing to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7579933"},{"teacherId":3765837,"projectId":9923594,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you enough for supporting this project. Having more Hot Dots available to the students has been an incredible independent and partner activity to do. The students have had so much fun in these books and with these fun interactive pens, that they don't feel like they are doing work, they just feel like they are having fun reading. For a few of my students, the books about the emotions have been particularly helpful. We have been able to explore different situations in which a student may have the same feelings and have been able to talk about the different reactions we could have to those.","fullyFundedDate":1764200458245,"projectUrl":"project/reading-can-be-fun/9923594/","projectTitle":"Reading Can Be Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3765837_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548378274683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3765837"},{"teacherId":9934673,"projectId":9800564,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your support in finding this project for our students here at Grant Elementary. The games and snacks have been a welcome change of pace for the kids to apply the skills they are learning in a fun and unique way. Kids often get bored with keeping the same routine day in and day out and these items have been a way to give them a novel way to work on the skills they need. \r\n\r\nThe kids were super excited to open the boxes as they arrived and couldn't way to see all of the new games we had received. The snacks are always a great motivational item for our students and the variety we received was fun for them to see. The excitement the kids had was contagious and makes it fun to learn in new and different ways.\r\n\r\nOur hope is that with these new games and activities we will be able to differentiate the way kids work on learning and transferring the skills that are being taught. I am so very thankful to the people who are willing to fund these projects for schools.","fullyFundedDate":1769177126383,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-games/9800564/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mouchka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934673"},{"teacherId":3765837,"projectId":9483409,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to thank you enough for all you have done for my students. In my role, we don't get basic supplies like pencils, playdoh, or headphones from families. Thanks to you, I was able to get these supplies to have ready for my students when they come to groups. It has also been so nice to get a pencil sharpener that works well and is efficient for my students during group time. The laminator kit allows me to make materials for the students that they can use multiple times, which allows us to save paper and money. \r\nThank you again for always supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1762920973050,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-great-results/9483409/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies, Great Results!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3765837_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548378274683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3765837"},{"teacherId":1999030,"projectId":9783409,"letterContent":"We were so thrilled to be able to get high quality books in our students hands. The books were beautiful. They were non-fiction and high interest. The graphics and design were also very well done. \r\n\r\nHaving such great books to send home and engage our kids in reading with their parents was fantastic feeling. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited and happy. \r\n\r\nWe would not have been able to do this without donorschoose and your incredible generosity. It means a lot to us to be supported by community members. Thank You!","fullyFundedDate":1763566548379,"projectUrl":"project/read-a-book/9783409/","projectTitle":"Read a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1999030_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1870,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755541573308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1999030"},{"teacherId":9935733,"projectId":9857214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Dog Man and The Bad Guys books to our classroom! These books have quickly become student favorites, and the excitement they created was immediate. My students were eager to start reading and couldn't wait to share the stories with one another.\r\n\r\nThese graphic novels are making a big impact, especially for students who were previously reluctant readers. The engaging illustrations and humor help support comprehension and fluency while keeping students motivated and confident. I've seen students choosing to read more often, rereading books proudly, and truly enjoying the experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading fun and accessible for my students. Your generosity is helping build a love of reading that will last far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765390333419,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-with-graphic-novels/9857214/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers With Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935733_orig.png?crop=980,980,x206,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742836284493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-dunkel"},{"teacherId":9935733,"projectId":9374077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the rugs to our first grade classroom. We are truly so grateful for your kindness. The moment the rugs arrived, my students were excited to roll them out and make them part of our room. They love having a special, cozy place to sit together for stories, learning, and sharing.\r\n\r\nThese rugs have already helped our classroom feel calmer and more welcoming. Having a comfortable space to gather makes such a big difference for first graders, and I can already see how much more focused and happy they are during our lessons. It may seem like a small thing, but to my students, it means everything.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a warmer place to learn and grow, and we appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make our classroom feel like home.","fullyFundedDate":1760798784871,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-comfy-classroom/9374077/","projectTitle":"Cozy Comfy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9935733_orig.png?crop=980,980,x206,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742836284493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-dunkel"},{"teacherId":4674426,"projectId":9659077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support. I appreciate you donating to my \"Snack Attack\" project so that my students could have snacks in the classroom when a school-wide snack was not being passed out on a specific day. My kids love the snacks, most days they can't get enough. \r\nI have a lot of variety for them to choose and with a smaller class size this year, our snacks will last until Christmas break. Without your donation we would not be in this position, so thank you once again. I appreciate you and so do my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758821759507,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9659077/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ranard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4674426_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x686,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628535677960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4674426"},{"teacherId":10171822,"projectId":9580968,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our support spaces have become even more welcoming and effective for our students! When our students first saw the new rug, bean bag, fidgets, and chewies, their excitement was contagious. They couldn't wait to explore the new tools and quickly started finding the ones that helped them feel calm and focused.\r\n\r\nThese resources are making a real difference in helping our students regulate their emotions and behaviors throughout the day. The rug and bean bag create a cozy, safe spot for students to take a break, reset, or engage in calming activities. The fidgets and chewies have been especially helpful for students who need sensory input to stay grounded and manage big feelings.\r\n\r\nAnd the snacks, what a blessing! Many of our students need that extra boost to stay regulated and ready to learn, and having healthy snacks available means no one has to struggle through the day hungry.\r\n\r\nOur team is now using these tools during behavior support sessions, check-ins, and small group interventions. We've already noticed students choosing positive coping strategies more independently and returning to class more quickly after breaks.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us create a more supportive, sensory-friendly environment where every student can feel seen, safe, and successful. We're so grateful for your support, it truly impacts our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755560027773,"projectUrl":"project/thrive-room-supporting-emotional-growth/9580968/","projectTitle":"Thrive Room: Supporting Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171822"},{"teacherId":4674426,"projectId":9435103,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for all of your donations towards the flexible seating that I have received for my classroom. My students love the grey rocker seats. They are able to sit in them daily. It was love at first sight for them.\r\nHaving the opportunity to sit in different seats instead of always in their desk chair or even just standing at their desk doesn't always cut it for kids who need a little something different throughout the day.They especially like to sit in the rockers when they are reading their books.","fullyFundedDate":1754332817088,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces/9435103/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ranard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4674426_orig.jpg?crop=326,326,x686,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628535677960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4674426"},{"teacherId":1999030,"projectId":9433416,"letterContent":"You are so very generous. Thank you for expanding my classroom library. It means a lot to be supported by the Cedar Rapids community. \r\n\r\nThe books are helping to promote a growth mindset and emphasize effort, persistence, and goal-setting in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe books have been very well received. Students are highly interested in them. \r\n\r\nThey are engaged and want to read more. They are learning about immigration, science, poetry, and art.\r\n\r\n I love that my students can read books that feature minority groups succeeding. Sending this message is so important.","fullyFundedDate":1754061889236,"projectUrl":"project/normalize-high-expectations-for-all/9433416/","projectTitle":"Normalize High Expectations for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1999030_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1870,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755541573308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1999030"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55178","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":312,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":55178,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grant Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grant Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/iowa/cedar-rapids-community-school-district/grant-early-childhood-center/55178"}