{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Griffith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10321876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add our giant bean bag chair to our classroom! As you can probably imagine, my students were VERY excited when they first saw it. It immediately became one of the most loved spots in our room, but I have also loved seeing it become exactly what I hoped it would be: a comfortable place where students can take a moment to reset when they need it.\r\n\r\nThroughout the school day, there are times when students feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or simply need a few minutes away from everything happening around them. Having a designated comfortable space gives them somewhere to calm down and regroup before returning to learning. I have already seen students use the bean bag, take the time they need, and then come back ready to participate again.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom that supports more than just academics. I want my students to know that it is okay to need a break and that learning how to recognize what they need and regulate themselves is important too. This giant bean bag may seem like a simple addition to our classroom, but it has quickly become a very special part of our space!","fullyFundedDate":1787148011900,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-calm-minds/10321876/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10267159,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the support of this project, and especially grateful to have donors who continue to come back and support my students again and again. Knowing that someone has continued to believe in the things I am trying to create for my students means more than I can put into words. This time, that support helped us bring our Student Garden Crew to life!\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the gardening supplies and even more excited when they realized these were materials they would actually get to use and be responsible for. We are using the tools and supplies to prepare our garden and begin growing our own plants. The seed starter trays and grow lights will let students see the process from a tiny seed all the way to a plant that is ready to move outside. From there, students will help with watering, caring for the plants, and maintaining our garden throughout the year.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to see what they do with this space. The garden is giving my students more than an opportunity to grow plants. It is giving them a place to practice responsibility, teamwork, patience, and leadership while contributing something meaningful to our school. Thank you for continuing to show up for my classroom and giving my students opportunities like this. Your support truly makes a difference in what I am able to provide for them.","fullyFundedDate":1780482087880,"projectUrl":"project/student-garden-crew/10267159/","projectTitle":"Student Garden Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10321731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping make our WIN time more meaningful! WIN is a time during our day when I am able to meet students where they are and give them extra support with the math skills they need most. Having the right materials available makes such a difference because students can spend that time actually practicing, working with me in small groups, and building their confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of WIN is being able to work with students in smaller groups and really focus on their individual needs. Some students need extra practice with foundational skills, while others are ready to be challenged. Your support has helped me create a space where I can provide both. It has been so rewarding to watch students become more comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and realizing that struggling with a skill does not mean they cannot learn it.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support my classroom and my students. These materials are being used throughout our WIN time and are helping me give my students the additional practice and support they deserve. I truly appreciate you investing in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1786366839602,"projectUrl":"project/math-support-for-every-learner-during-wi/10321731/","projectTitle":"Math Support for Every Learner During Win Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":9911495,"projectId":10091165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has helped create an exciting learning environment where my students can explore the life cycle of butterflies through hands-on experiences. With the plants, butterflies, butterfly books, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar plush on our bookshelf, students are able to connect what they read with what they observe in real life, making science and literacy come alive together.\r\n\r\nWatching the butterflies grow and change has sparked curiosity, thoughtful questions, and meaningful conversations among my students. The books and classroom materials encourage them to read, explore, and develop a deeper appreciation for nature. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping create memorable learning experiences that my students will treasure.","fullyFundedDate":1778078542518,"projectUrl":"project/watching-nature-change-plants-pollinat/10091165/","projectTitle":"Watching Nature Change: Plants, Pollinators, and Life Cycles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sydney Kesler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9911495_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x451,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738176622103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9911495"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10282398,"letterContent":"This project has already made such a positive impact on my students and our school community. Many of my students do not often get opportunities for hands-on outdoor learning, so having a space where they can plant, explore, and care for something together has been incredibly meaningful. The garden has quickly become a place where students feel excited, calm, and connected.\r\n\r\nMy students have loved helping prepare the garden beds, organize supplies, and talk about what they want to grow. Even students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged in the classroom have been eager to participate outside. It has encouraged teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, and patience in such a natural way. Students are learning that growth takes time, care, and consistency, both in a garden and in themselves.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped create a stronger sense of pride in our school. Students love showing the garden area to classmates, teachers, and visitors. It has sparked conversations about healthy habits, science, sustainability, and community. Watching students light up while working together outside has been one of the most rewarding experiences, and none of it would have been possible without the generosity of our donors. Thank you for helping create a space where learning truly grows outside.","fullyFundedDate":1780338263091,"projectUrl":"project/learning-grows-outside/10282398/","projectTitle":"Learning Grows Outside","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10254959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring calm lighting back into our classroom. Because of your support, my students will have LED lights that make our room feel softer, calmer, and more welcoming after our classroom is painted.\r\n\r\nMy students have always noticed the way our classroom feels, and lighting is one of those little things that makes a big difference. These lights will help us during independent work, small groups, quiet math practice, and moments when we need the room to feel a little more peaceful. They help make our classroom feel less harsh and more like a space where students can settle in and focus.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful that you helped us keep that cozy classroom feeling, even with everything coming down for painting. Thank you for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a place where they feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778480688730,"projectUrl":"project/calm-lights-bright-minds/10254959/","projectTitle":"Calm Lights, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":9563232,"projectId":10207076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring organized math notebooks to our students. Because of your support, students now have the paper they need to build their own grid paper notebooks and use them during math each day. This may seem like a simple supply, but it has already made a big difference in how students organize their thinking, line up their numbers, and show their work clearly.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited to have something that felt like it was made just for them. They quickly understood that these notebooks would help them slow down, keep their work neat, and avoid some of the small mistakes that can happen when math work is crowded or unorganized. It has been especially helpful for students who need more structure when solving multi-step problems.\r\n\r\nThese notebooks are now becoming part of our regular math routine. Students are using them to practice skills, explain their thinking, and build confidence as problem solvers. Your donation gave our students a tool that supports them every day, and we are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1778295571572,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-math-thinkers-with-organ/10207076/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Math Thinkers with Organized Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780080233643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563232"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10067881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide bouncy bands for our classroom. My students were so excited when they saw that we had enough for every desk. We already knew how helpful they were from the ones we had before, but now every student can have access without anyone feeling left out.\r\n\r\nThese bouncy bands give students a quiet way to move while they work. In fifth grade, students are asked to focus for longer periods of time, solve challenging math problems, write in their notebooks, and stay engaged during lessons. Being able to move their feet quietly helps many students regulate their energy while still staying part of the learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my classroom feels more fair, consistent, and supportive for all students. Thank you for helping make sure every student has the tools they need to focus, learn, and feel successful.","fullyFundedDate":1777302809248,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-every-student-as-our-classroo/10067881/","projectTitle":"Supporting Every Student as Our Classroom Grows","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10207079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide copy paper for our classroom. This may seem like a simple supply, but in our math class, paper helps keep so much of our learning going. My students use it for math notebook pages, practice problems, review activities, and showing their thinking in different ways.\r\n\r\nAs we finish the school year, this paper will help us keep our routines consistent and make sure students still have what they need to practice, review, and stay engaged. My students have worked hard this year, and I want them to be able to finish strong without worrying about running out of basic classroom materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students can keep building their math notebooks one page at a time. Thank you for helping us end the year with the supplies we need to keep learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777745389831,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-the-year-strong-one-page-at-a/10207079/","projectTitle":"Finishing the Year Strong, One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10226773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring calming tools into our classroom. These materials are going to make such a meaningful difference for my students because they give them a way to pause, reset, and come back to learning when big feelings start to take over.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited for my students to have tools that are helpful without feeling like \"toys.\" The breathing cards, emotion visuals, books, and quiet sensory supports will help students name what they are feeling and practice calming strategies in a more independent way. For fifth graders, this is so important because they are still learning how to manage frustration, stress, and conflict while also being expected to stay focused and keep learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, I can create a classroom space where students feel supported instead of stuck when they are having a hard moment. Thank you for helping my students build skills that will support them far beyond one math lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1777591250160,"projectUrl":"project/calm-focused-ready-to-learn/10226773/","projectTitle":"Calm, Focused, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10254983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring soft lighting into our classroom. We truly LOVE the lights already. My students noticed them right away, and one of their favorite parts has been getting to help choose the color vibe for the day. It has become a small, fun classroom moment that makes the room feel more like ours.\r\n\r\nThe lights have made our classroom feel calmer, softer, and more comfortable. That makes such a difference during math because students are often working through challenging problems, writing in notebooks, using whiteboards, and explaining their thinking. The softer lighting helps the room feel less harsh and more peaceful while we work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students get to learn in a space that feels welcoming and cared for. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where students feel comfortable, focused, and excited to come in each day.","fullyFundedDate":1778204744167,"projectUrl":"project/soft-lighting-for-a-fresh-classroom-star/10254983/","projectTitle":"Soft Lighting for a Fresh Classroom Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"},{"teacherId":7247485,"projectId":10067872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our classroom copy paper project. This may seem like a simple supply, but in our classroom, paper is used every single day in ways that directly support student learning. My students use paper to build their math notebooks, show their thinking, practice new skills, correct mistakes, and keep track of strategies they can return to throughout the year. Their math notebooks become a place where they can organize examples, vocabulary, problem-solving steps, and notes that help them grow more confident as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThis project will also help me prepare for next school year in a more thoughtful and organized way. I will be able to print materials ahead of time, create notebook pages for important math concepts, prepare small group practice, and have resources ready for students who need extra support or enrichment. Having copy paper available means I can plan lessons that are more consistent, hands-on, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful because this support helps me start the year ready instead of scrambling for basic supplies. My students deserve to walk into a classroom where materials are prepared and learning can begin right away. Thank you for believing in my students, supporting our classroom, and helping us keep learning going one page at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1775750231370,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-going-one-page-at-a-ti/10067872/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning Going, One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736058227253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-burger"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58275","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":389,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":58275,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Griffith Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Griffith Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/balsz-elementary-school-district-31/griffith-elementary-school/58275"}