{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luther Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":10359916,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity! Thank you for providing my students with writing notebooks and erasers! These materials have already become an important part of our classroom. My students use their notebooks every day to practice writing, build their English language skills, and share their ideas. When they first received their new supplies, they were excited to have materials of their own and eager to begin writing. The erasers have also become a wonderful reminder that mistakes are a natural and important part of learning. My students are learning that they can erase, revise, try again, and keep going without being afraid of getting something wrong.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students become more willing to take risks in their writing. Instead of worrying about making a mistake, they are beginning to focus on expressing their ideas and showing what they know. We are currently using our notebooks to continue developing our writing skills while learning new vocabulary and practicing complete sentences. Our next step is to build on these skills by writing longer pieces and revising our work to make our ideas clearer. Thank you for helping make sure that every student has the supplies they need to participate, learn, and grow with confidence. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day!","fullyFundedDate":1787154185921,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-stuff/10359916/","projectTitle":"The Write Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":1432605,"projectId":10285397,"letterContent":"Having snacks available for students is more than simply providing food—it supports learning. When students are hungry, it can be difficult for them to focus, regulate their emotions, participate in classroom activities, and retain information. Providing access to a nutritious snack helps ensure that students have the energy they need to learn, engage, and be successful throughout the school day. It also helps create an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to learn without hunger being a barrier to their education. When we take care of students' basic needs, we create a stronger foundation for academic success, positive behavior, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation. It allows the students in my school know they have the option of getting a snack ANYTIME they need one.","fullyFundedDate":1778870570317,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-bright-minds/10285397/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kusel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1432605_orig.jpg?crop=1875,1875,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723163092590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1432605"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":10524202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through this project! My students were so excited to use the new phonemic awareness tools and writing spacers. The hands-on materials have made literacy practice more engaging and meaningful for them. During our phonemic awareness activities, students have been using the dry-erase tools to segment, blend, and manipulate sounds in words. Being able to physically work with the sounds has helped make these skills more concrete, especially for my multilingual learners who are continuing to build their English language skills. I have loved seeing their excitement as they successfully hear and work with sounds that can sometimes feel tricky. They also love holding up the whiteboard paddles to proudly show their work. \r\n\r\nThe writing spacers have also become a helpful tool during our writing time. Students use them to remind themselves to leave spaces between their words, giving them a simple way to become more independent as writers. It has been wonderful to see students take ownership of these tools and feel proud when they notice their own progress. Your generosity has provided my students with opportunities to practice, take risks, and build confidence as growing readers and writers. We are continuing to strengthen our phonemic awareness and writing skills, and these resources will continue to be an important part of that work. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning active, accessible, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1788267424831,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-tools/10524202/","projectTitle":"The Write Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":10315373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding this project for my students! The materials arrived over the summer and I have already put the dollhouse together and set up the multicultural dolls and little dogs inside the house within my classroom. Everything looks wonderful! I know this will be one of the first things my students notice when they return. I am especially excited about the opportunities these materials will give my multilingual learners to use their imagination while practicing vocabulary, storytelling, and conversation in a fun and natural way.\r\n\r\nI recently had the opportunity to give a tour of the school and my classroom to an incoming kindergartener and her family as they visited the school to help her prepare for her transition to my school. As soon as she saw the dollhouse, her face lit up! She was so excited to explore it and immediately connected with the little wooden girl doll, saying that she was \"like me.\" That sweet moment reminded me how important it is for children to see themselves represented in their classroom. I cannot wait to see the conversations, stories, and imaginative play that happen when all of my students discover these new materials. The dollhouse and dolls are a beautiful addition to my classroom! Thank you for helping me create a welcoming classroom where my students can see themselves, build confidence, and grow as communicators.","fullyFundedDate":1782756876266,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-dollhouse/10315373/","projectTitle":"Diverse Dollhouse","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":10273505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping provide LEGO kits for our students and their families. Your generosity has made it possible for us to create an exciting, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and family engagement through inclusive play. Although our special LEGO-building event has not yet taken place because the school year is coming to a close, the materials have arrived safely, and our students have already had the opportunity to preview them.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when students saw the LEGO kits for the first time. They eagerly examined the different model options, talked with classmates about what they hoped to build, and began sharing ideas about using the kits with their families. Because I work with many of the same students from year to year, I have been able to build anticipation for our upcoming family LEGO event. Students are already counting down the days until they can return in the fall and participate in this special activity together.\r\n\r\nWhen we return to school, students and their families will use these LEGO kits during a collaborative building event designed to encourage communication, creativity, and meaningful family connections. Students will practice critical thinking and teamwork while sharing a fun learning experience with the people who support them most. Thank you for helping make this opportunity possible. Your support has already sparked excitement and enthusiasm, and we cannot wait to see the learning, laughter, and connections that will grow from this experience in the months ahead. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778870569623,"projectUrl":"project/build-bond/10273505/","projectTitle":"Build & Bond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":10416950,"projectId":10054940,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the students in my classroom. My students were shocked at the number and variety of snacks that they were able to choose from. The snacks have been used by students across all grade levels that I teach. They have been used as breakfast when students did not eat at home and have kept them fed during snack time at school. Without this, many of my students would not have had the means to keep their brains fed throughout the school day. Snacks help keep my students focused on school and not on their stomachs growling while they are learning. Thank you for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772106106492,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-learn/10054940/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dingman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416950"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":9971041,"letterContent":"Over the past couple of weeks, my students have been eagerly exploring the new art materials that you generously provided! When the supplies arrived, the excitement was immediate! The students especially loved the adorable mini easels, looking through all of the different canvas design choices, and discovering that they would each have their own paint set to use alongside their families for the paint night. As multilingual learners, my students thrive with hands-on experiences, and these materials have already sparked so much enthusiasm and conversation.\r\n\r\nAlthough our Family Paint Night was originally planned for this school year, the materials arrived later than expected and our school year is quickly coming to a close. Thankfully, I have the privilege of continuing with the same students and families next year, which means this special event is still very much happening! In fact, the delay has only built even more excitement. Students are already talking about painting with their families in the fall, and they cannot wait to use the canvases, easels, and paint sets together during our family involvement night.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are starting the next school year with a fully prepared event that will help strengthen family connections, encourage creativity, and support language development through joyful shared experiences. Your support has given my students something truly special to look forward to, and we are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1776088498512,"projectUrl":"project/family-paint-party-night/9971041/","projectTitle":"Family Paint Party Night","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":10233266,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you! When my students first saw the teddy bears, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. Many immediately hugged their new bear buddies and proudly carried them around the classroom. One especially memorable moment was watching a shy student confidently read aloud to their teddy bear for the first time. Having a comforting, nonjudgmental companion helped lower anxiety and encouraged students to take risks with speaking and reading in English.\r\n\r\nThe teddy bears have also become important social-emotional supports. Students use them during calming breaks, transitions, and moments when they need reassurance. For many children, having something that belongs only to them has created a stronger sense of belonging and security at school. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment filled with comfort, confidence, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778061936657,"projectUrl":"project/bear-hugs-for-learning/10233266/","projectTitle":"Bear Hugs for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"},{"teacherId":1432605,"projectId":9978162,"letterContent":"Eric, Kate, Alex, Santos and Tyson,\r\nThank you so much for your generosity—it truly means so much to me and to my students. The games you helped purchase have already made a big impact! It is so amazing watching students learn and grow while playing together, building important skills like cooperation, patience, turn-taking, and good sportsmanship. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have more opportunities to connect, laugh, and learn in ways that feel fun and meaningful. Knowing that this came from people who care about us makes it even more special. I'm so grateful for your kindness and for helping create such a positive experience for my students. Thank you again for supporting my classroom! I love you guys!!!\r\n\r\nLove, \r\nAJ","fullyFundedDate":1772069019138,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-building-life-skills-through-pl/9978162/","projectTitle":"Game On! Building Life Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kusel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1432605_orig.jpg?crop=1875,1875,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723163092590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1432605"},{"teacherId":7342693,"projectId":9980351,"letterContent":"One of the biggest reasons I wanted to be an elementary school counselor was to help our littlest learners start to figure out what messages their brains and bodies are sending them, so they can be SELF AWARE, and then figure out how to SELF MANAGE in a way that is doesn't disrupt people around them (SOCIAL AWARENESS). It turns out, many of my students who are struggling in the classroom in any given moment has to do with an empty belly! Whether they missed breakfast or forgot a snack... they know that they can always find a snack in my room - because I know that hungry learners can't learn! I wouldn't be able to offer this without the help of donors like you who continue to support the basic needs of my students so they can focus on learning academic and social skills instead of how hungry they are!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all you do for our learning communities! Many of us could not do what we do without your support!|","fullyFundedDate":1768742082895,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-for-little-learners/9980351/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rottmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7342693_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649776648581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7342693"},{"teacherId":1432605,"projectId":9707264,"letterContent":"The impact of your generous donation is indescribable. This past summer I was trained in a program called Bal-A-Vis-X. This training introduced me to different ways students can regulate themselves within a classroom that goes with the philosophy of Dr. Bruce Perry~rhythm and patterns.\r\n\r\nBeanbags were one of the items that I purchased to show the students just how to do it. Many teachers have now taken this strategy on and do it within the classroom as a way to help their students regulate. The students can then take the next step and do the patterns independently to help with regulation. \r\n\r\nThank you again. This donation has and will continue to be a game changer in the area of regulation. I couldn't have done it without your continued support. You are very appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1767129701258,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-beanbags-supporting-regula/9707264/","projectTitle":"The Power of Beanbags: Supporting Regulation in School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kusel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1432605_orig.jpg?crop=1875,1875,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723163092590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1432605"},{"teacherId":991476,"projectId":9563400,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful that you donated to our classroom project! Your support means so much to my students, who come to school every day with curiosity, determination, and a love of reading. Because of you, we are now able to enhance our classroom environment in a way that truly nurtures their passion for learning.\r\n\r\nThe bookends you provided are already making a huge difference! Our library is now organized and inviting, making it easy for students to find and return books. Plus, the books no longer fall or slide off the shelves. \r\n\r\nThe utility cart has been a much needed addition to our learning environment. We can now move books and materials seamlessly between small group sessions, special projects, and family events. It has made our classroom and our school-wide projects more functional, organized, and ready for learning in new ways. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can explore, grow, and thrive every day. Your generosity is making a real impact, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1765383644295,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-reading/9563400/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp991476_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638315525506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/991476"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70309","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":222,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":76.3,"schoolId":70309,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luther Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luther Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/fort-atkinson-school-district/luther-elementary-school/70309"}