{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lura Kinsey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8359416,"projectId":8250928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school hockey equipment! We have had a blast using everything during P.E. and during our after-school program. The students have taken a huge interest in playing hockey and want it to become a full-time activity after school. Unfortunately, Flagstaff does not have a street hockey league- our kids would be ready to go!\r\n\r\nIn a time when devices are so prevalent, having kids play any sport is so important. It teaches them teamwork, motor skills, communication, endurance and more while keeping them physically fit- all while having FUN! Our P.E. coaches have created a street hockey unit around the excitement and we can hear the kids playing all the way down the halls. It's great!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us out with the equipment!","fullyFundedDate":1715132360407,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-street-hockey/8250928/","projectTitle":"Let's Play Street Hockey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359416_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y214&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708633782276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359416"},{"teacherId":8359416,"projectId":10198821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom library! I am so excited to say that I have so many books highlighting Native American culture- my bookshelf is overflowing! The students are so excited to read the books and several of them have asked for specific books that pertain to their tribes and I am so happy I can offer them a variety of books. Plus they have enjoyed reading about tribes from all over the U.S. and making connections to their cultures. It has made independent reading time a time for learning about others and themselves and they truly love it!\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for running of out space on my bookshelf, this is a good problem to have! We have enjoyed pulling some of the books for our read aloud time and I have also used several of them to connect to subjects we are learning, like studying geography and learning about Turtle Island. Or using the Grandfather teachings to build our class management system. The kids really enjoyed that and I love how they connect the books to what we are learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving the gift of reading to our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777134994260,"projectUrl":"project/native-american-texts-for-our-classroom/10198821/","projectTitle":"Native American Texts For Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359416_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y214&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708633782276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359416"},{"teacherId":8359416,"projectId":10178184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! It has been a whirlwind of activity with our garden and the students were so excited to get it started! They grew lots of different native plants and herbs, as well as some corn, beans and squash. The first round of seeds didn't survive, but our second round did. Unfortunately, by the time we got those up and growing, it was pretty late in the growing season, so we didn't get any food. That's ok though! We learned a lot from this process and we will be ready for next year!\r\n\r\nSpeaking of next year, we are currently in our last year at our current location, Kinsey is getting a new school next year! We have plans in place to bring the planters and continue our work with the garden there. I cannot wait to see what the students will learn and teach while growing their own food!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1775708973882,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-a-traditional-native-sc/10178184/","projectTitle":"Learning Through A Traditional Native School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359416_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y214&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708633782276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359416"},{"teacherId":8359416,"projectId":10162897,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for donating to this project. It has been very enlightening to me and I feel like my classroom environment has grown stronger because of it. I have definitely looked at my teaching style and how I can improve as an educator to ensure my students feel like my classroom belongs to them.\r\n\r\nI have combined this training with another, year-long, fellowship and I am using the knowledge I have gained to help not just with my classroom environment, but to help youth outside of my classroom as well. This opportunity has been truly life-changing and I appreciate your support so much!","fullyFundedDate":1774206307731,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-classroom-community-with-m/10162897/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Classroom Community with My Native Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359416_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y214&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708633782276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359416"},{"teacherId":8388800,"projectId":10171363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our library refresh! Your generosity helped us buy book bins, labeling stickers, and exciting new books that have already brought fresh energy to our shelves. These materials make it easier for students to find texts that match their interests and reading levels, and the new titles are supporting lessons in vocabulary development, comprehension strategies (like summarizing and making inferences), character analysis, and making connections between texts and real-world experiences. \r\n\r\nDespite me being the math and science teacher, in our classroom, reading is still active and student-centered: we use extra time for independent or partner reading, written responses, or to complete research for science. Students who previously chose the same few titles are now exploring a wider range of genres; emerging readers are more confident using labeled bins to pick appropriately leveled books, and our reluctant readers are staying engaged longer with high-interest titles that reflect their lives and interests. The \"Who Would Win\" series was especially exciting for some students to see, because I was previously lacking any of those titles in our class library.","fullyFundedDate":1774753716681,"projectUrl":"project/refreshed-reading/10171363/","projectTitle":"Refreshed Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales Tapaha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8388800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647974682437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8388800"},{"teacherId":8388800,"projectId":10037437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our podcasting project. Because of your donations we were able to purchase professional microphones, sound‑proofing booths, and iPad‑compatible styluses, and these tools are already transforming student learning. The microphones and booths let students record clear audio without distractions, which teaches them planning, public speaking, and audio-editing skills they can transfer to presentations and multimedia projects. The iPad styluses let students storyboard episodes, annotate scripts, and collaborate more precisely during planning and research. \r\n\r\nStudents are most excited about hearing their voices play back professionally and seeing their ideas come to life as polished podcast episodes. They love the real-world feel of producing something that sounds like a \"real\" show. Several students who were previously shy about speaking up in class have especially warmed to the technology; the recording setup gives them a safe way to practice and build confidence, while students with strong visual ideas but weaker handwriting skills use the styluses to contribute more fully to planning and creative work. One recent project was a student-produced episode called \"Scary Stories,\" where students researched different stories that are traditionally told within their own cultures, wrote scripts for telling those stories in kid-friendly ways, and recorded them in Garage Band. We're deeply grateful — your support has opened new creative and academic opportunities for our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771369029084,"projectUrl":"project/wishes-for-teachers-podcasting/10037437/","projectTitle":"Wishes for Teachers Podcasting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales Tapaha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8388800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647974682437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8388800"},{"teacherId":8388800,"projectId":9861634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our tae kwon do club. Because of you, we were able to buy interlocking floor mats and premium blocking pads that are already making practice safer and more fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen the new mats and pads arrived, the students cheered and immediately tested them out with big smiles and louder-than-usual shouts of encouragement. \r\n\r\nYour belief in our students and your willingness to invest in their development touches us deeply; watching beginners gain confidence and advanced students push themselves with less worry reminds us of the real difference your gift makes. We're so grateful not just for the equipment, but for the encouragement you've given our whole team.","fullyFundedDate":1765502456142,"projectUrl":"project/title-i-tae-kwon-do/9861634/","projectTitle":"Title I Tae Kwon Do","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales Tapaha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8388800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647974682437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8388800"},{"teacherId":8362299,"projectId":9986619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies for our kindergarten students. Your support ensures that every child has the tools they need to learn, create, and feel confident each day.\r\n\r\nFrom pencils and crayons to hands-on learning materials, these supplies make a meaningful difference in our classroom. They help us create an engaging, supportive environment where students can explore, take risks, and grow.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' success. Your generosity has a lasting impact on their learning and joy at school.","fullyFundedDate":1769177961165,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom-for-student-succ/9986619/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. StarrBliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8362299_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695653608892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8362299"},{"teacherId":8362299,"projectId":9954012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten outdoor classroom. Because of your donation of tables and water troughs, our students now have meaningful opportunities to explore, create, and learn through nature play.\r\nThese materials provide hands-on experiences that build curiosity, collaboration, problem-solving, and joy in learning. Whether students are mixing, pouring, building, or discovering, they are developing important skills in an engaging and natural environment.\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom and has opened the door for rich, playful learning experiences our students will remember. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1770213681331,"projectUrl":"project/nature-play/9954012/","projectTitle":"Nature Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. StarrBliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8362299_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695653608892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8362299"},{"teacherId":9635466,"projectId":9132610,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school community! The noise cancelling headphones are used daily by many of our students during lunch in the cafeteria. Our students have learned to advocate for a tool to help with their sensory needs rather than leaving the room like they used to. \r\n\r\nWe also use the headphones at every assembly! Many of our students, especially the little ones, absolutely love the thrill of school pep assemblies but the noise in the gym gets LOUD! Now they are able to participate fully with big smiles on their faces. I wish I could share photos of their sweet smiles while they use the headphones, but you'll just have to take my word for it. :)","fullyFundedDate":1741221695203,"projectUrl":"project/all-students-are-welcome-in-school-assem/9132610/","projectTitle":"All Students Are Welcome in School Assemblies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635466"},{"teacherId":5337886,"projectId":9628993,"letterContent":"I want to begin by giving a HUGE THANK YOU to each of you for your generous and wonderful gifts and contributions to our classroom! The items you have donated have brought new motivation and joy to all of the preschool student in our classroom! We were able to wrap some of the smaller items up and put them under our small Christmas tree in the classroom. On our Holiday celebration day, each child has a small gift they could open for our class! It was so wonderful to see their faces light up and their excitement bubble as they opened each gift to see what it was! \r\n Your contributions mean the world to my preschool students. They have had immense fun and enjoyment playing with the toys and creating with the arts and crafts supplies. The bean bags have been a great hit with all of the children! They use them when they sit and look at books in our quiet calming corner. They will be used for many years to come! My students love puzzles and have loved doing playing with them over the past few months. \r\n I was overwhelmed with gratitude when I received all o the materials and my students were surprised by all that was new in our classroom. They have especially enjoyed using the tempera paint sticks in multiple craft projects. Recently, they used them to paint their paper plate giraffes! The materials given to our classroom will continue to help my preschool students learn, grow, explore, invent, and create so many things! Thank you so much for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and the joy you have brought to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758836093539,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-curiosity-and-exploration/9628993/","projectTitle":"Preschool Curiosity and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5337886_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x32,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755664969538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5337886"},{"teacherId":8362299,"projectId":9908496,"letterContent":"The donation of hats and gloves for outside play has a meaningful and immediate impact on our kindergarten classroom.\r\nIt removes a barrier to participation. When students do not have proper cold-weather gear, they spend outdoor time uncomfortable and distracted. Providing hats and gloves ensures that every child can safely and fully engage in outdoor learning experiences, regardless of family resources.\r\nHats and gloves do more than keep little hands and heads warm they open the door to joyful, inclusive, and developmentally rich outdoor learning experiences for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1764729366970,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-warm/9908496/","projectTitle":"Cozy & Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. StarrBliss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8362299_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695653608892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8362299"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_57590","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":306,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":51,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":70.9,"schoolId":57590,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lura Kinsey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lura Kinsey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/flagstaff-unified-school-district-1/lura-kinsey-elementary-school/57590"}