{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Longfellow Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1125352,"projectId":10166591,"letterContent":"With your generosity, we purchased some of the most in-demand titles for our library. This included books in series, new releases, graphic novels, nonfiction, and picture books.\r\n\r\nOur little library lives in the basement of our K-5 elementary school. Kids come down every day to browse, choose, and self-checkout. Having the best titles possible motivates our readers to visit frequently and get themselves stuck on books. \r\n\r\nI wish our donors could hear the whispered \"Yessssss!\" from kids when they find what they are hoping for on our shelves. It is the best feeling!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of our kids and our library. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777998974672,"projectUrl":"project/wish-list-books/10166591/","projectTitle":"Wish List Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1125352_orig.jpg?crop=5304,5304,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727300789743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khopkins"},{"teacherId":1125352,"projectId":10266679,"letterContent":"Wow! We are so thrilled to have new nonfiction in our library. These texts make learning exciting because of colorful photos and illustrations, accessible vocabulary, and playful themes. \r\n\r\nOur kids are curious and love to learn; these books match that excitement with fascinating facts and fun. Because nonfictions texts don't always have to be read cover-to-cover, reluctant readers are drawn in by opening up to any page. The visuals of these books are just perfect for our learners.\r\n\r\nIt means the world to know we have your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778031000108,"projectUrl":"project/dazzling-nonfiction-books-for-curious-ki/10266679/","projectTitle":"Dazzling Nonfiction Books for Curious Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1125352_orig.jpg?crop=5304,5304,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727300789743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khopkins"},{"teacherId":1125352,"projectId":10270150,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our little library! We are back in school, and these graphic novels are flying off the shelves. In many cases, the titles transfer directly from one kids to the next, without any shelf time in between!\r\n\r\nOur students love graphic novels for the colorful storytelling and engaging plots. Reading research backs up the importance of these stories. Findings indicate that graphic novels allow kids to stretch their vocabularies, as graphic novels provide both verbal and visual support. \r\n\r\nThese are some of the most popular books in our library, and you made it happen. Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1778273241436,"projectUrl":"project/gorgeous-graphic-novels-for-engaging-rea/10270150/","projectTitle":"Gorgeous Graphic Novels for Engaging Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1125352_orig.jpg?crop=5304,5304,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727300789743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khopkins"},{"teacherId":1125352,"projectId":10091153,"letterContent":"Thank you for adding these gorgeous titles with diverse characters to our little library! Our mission in the library is for kids to be able to find themselves in the characters in the library, and also to find those unlike them. By increasings the faces and places represented in stories in our library, all of our students benefit. \r\n\r\nOur growing Latinx population of students and families welcome these titles. A perfect example of this is a bilingual student who was choosing a person for a school biography project. I was able to hand her three different titles about Latina achievement from the books in this Donors Choose: physicist Gaby González, astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa, and the book Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers. She was tickled to have options to learn about an impactful person who looked like her. \r\n\r\nThese texts make a real impact in our library and with our kids. Thank you for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1773852103455,"projectUrl":"project/latinx-stories/10091153/","projectTitle":"Latinx Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1125352_orig.jpg?crop=5304,5304,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727300789743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khopkins"},{"teacherId":1125352,"projectId":10065911,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. We are so grateful for your support of our little library.\r\n\r\nOur new books are flying of the shelf! The stories range from sweet, to silly, and even serious. The books are being enjoyed by both students and staff. A lot of the texts have stories that launch into lessons, so our teachers are choosing to borrow books to introducing new ideas and conversations. \r\n\r\nA few examples include using \"Cranky, Crabby Crow\" book to talk through how to communicate about being a good friend... And the surprise twist in that story led to conversations about meteors and asteroids. The book \"Pig Town Party\" launched a lesson about the diets of different animals and kids designing cakes paired to different animal parties. These books are a good time waiting to happen!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support of these gorgeous materials for our library. They are being thoroughly enjoyed!","fullyFundedDate":1772472667354,"projectUrl":"project/book-joy-picture-books-to-engage-and-in/10065911/","projectTitle":"Book Joy! 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They especially love how the bars can be easily removed and replaced, which not only supports hands-on learning but also helps them better understand how the instrument works.\r\n\r\nThese xylophones have quickly become a valuable part of our music-making, allowing students to actively accompany songs like \"Waka Waka\" and \"Stand By Me\" as we prepare for our spring concerts. Having access to reliable, high-quality instruments has increased student engagement and given them a greater sense of pride in their performances.\r\n\r\nThese are the first xylophones of this kind in my classroom, and they've set a new standard for what's possible. I'm hopeful that over time I can replace my older, broken instruments with more like these, so every student can have the opportunity to create music with tools that are both functional and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1766967152501,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-music-to-life-with-classroom-xy/9697009/","projectTitle":"Bringing Music to Life With Classroom Xylophones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4679085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519830476109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lomusic"},{"teacherId":1125352,"projectId":9696557,"letterContent":"Our new books are in great circulation -- in fact, they are such high-demand titles that my English-speaking students sometimes grab them from the special shelf! \r\n\r\nAdding these titles has helped meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student body. The books promote inclusion as everyone who reads now has access to the in-demand stories. Kids have books in common, and at our school that means the world.\r\n\r\nI have noticed a real increase in library visits from one student in particular. This student doesn't show his excitement easily, but he is accessing our new books regularly with enthusiasm! \r\n\r\nYour donation made a difference to our students, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764698213826,"projectUrl":"project/leer-un-libro-bringing-popular-titles/9696557/","projectTitle":"¡Leer un libro! 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Each week the children get a different bin and spend about ten minutes exploring, playing, scooping, stacking, burying, sorting, observing, imagining, counting, story telling, holding, playing, and getting ready for our day. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe bins offer varied small motor practice for little hands, great imaginative play for little minds, and calming action for little nervous systems and brains living and learning in this busy world.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe begin each day with calm bodies and focused minds, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1758499786497,"projectUrl":"project/small-world-discovery-bins-for-kinder-ki/9717873/","projectTitle":"Small World Discovery Bins for Kinder-Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8489748_orig.png?crop=426,426,x36,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758076262912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8489748"},{"teacherId":1807675,"projectId":9464671,"letterContent":"What I love most about my students is their curiosity-the way their eyes light up when they discover something new and their eagerness to explore the world around them. Thanks to your generous support, each student now has their own Birds of Montana Field Guide to spark that sense of wonder. I witnessed this on our first bird outing where we identified more than 11 species of birds! \r\n These guides have truly supported our STEM birding project. The books are kid-friendly, but still filled with lots of important information and great photos. My students first used them to look for a bird to draw on a special school art project. This helped them get acquainted with using the book. Next, we learned about raptors. Using an Audubon raptor quiz, students had to use their bird field guides to identify different raptors. It was fun to see them discuss whether the raptor was juvenile or adult. We also used the guide to identify migratory and nonmigratory birds. We all learned a lot.\r\n They are also using the resource to journal about birds we see in our area. Students will identify a bird then sketch it in their journals. With each sketch, they will add interesting facts about each bird. They will add to their journals throughout the year, and hopefully continue in the future.\r\n Because of your donation, students can step just outside our school and turn their surroundings into a living observatory. Our proximity to diverse bird habitats makes every observation an opportunity for hands-on learning and discovery. Students are not only learning about birds—they are developing curiosity, observational skills, and a deep appreciation for Montana's natural world.\r\n Your gift has made learning tangible, relevant, and inspiring. Thank you for helping my students see themselves as scientists and stewards of their own environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757010710813,"projectUrl":"project/birding-and-beyond-a-stem-program/9464671/","projectTitle":"Birding and Beyond, A STEM Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1807675_orig.jpg?crop=3863,3863,x635,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582668114121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristicrawford"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78442","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":72.9,"schoolId":78442,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Longfellow Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Longfellow Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/bozeman-school-district-7/longfellow-elementary-school/78442"}