{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lyseth Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10018647,"projectId":9323876,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to purchase a diverse and relevant selection of stories to bring into our classroom. The picture books we received have been used to develop student thinking, promote meaningful discussion and have been used to tie into existing curriculum. \r\n\r\nThe stories have been really helpful to discuss topics related to the state of Maine, the natural environment, civic action, learning differences, social emotional growth and general school topics. The stories are high quality texts with engaging illustrations to reach all learners. \r\n\r\nAs the teacher I've used these stories to conduct read aloud activities that support English Language learning, discussion skills and critical thinking. Thank you again for supporting the current and future second grade students in Room 19!","fullyFundedDate":1746794792254,"projectUrl":"project/updated-classroom-library/9323876/","projectTitle":"Updated Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Daley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10018647_orig.jpg?crop=2256,2256,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746669478643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10018647"},{"teacherId":2531385,"projectId":9851401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. My kindergarteners walk into school each day filled with wonder, curiosity, and excitement, and your kindness will make their learning experiences even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nAt this stage in their educational journey, building strong early literacy skills is essential. Many of my students are learning letters and sounds, while others are beginning to read their first words and sentences. Because of your donation, our classroom will now have a diverse collection of engaging, age-appropriate books that meet each child exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nThese new books will open doors for my students — helping them grow their vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, develop phonemic awareness, and, most importantly, discover the joy of reading. Your support will boost their confidence, spark their imagination, and help them see themselves as readers every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful changes has been watching students see themselves—and each other—reflected in our new, diverse collection of books. Whether it's a character who looks like them, celebrates a familiar tradition, or explores a culture they're curious about, these moments of recognition help every child feel valued and included.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their future. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their learning and their love of books. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761593580235,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-kinders-open-the-magic-of-books/9851401/","projectTitle":"Help Our Kinders Open the Magic of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tedesco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2531385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453929360957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-tedesco"},{"teacherId":9712730,"projectId":9555020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! Students LOVE exploring these materials during our toys and play unit. If every student could play in the kitchen and restaurant area everyday, they would! The play doh has also been great during this time because there is enough for everyone to have enough to play with! \r\nAlso during this unit students have been working on collaborating with others! \r\nOur next unit will be weather, and I can't wait to see the excitement of students when we can dress our own person/puppet for the weather outside!\r\nThank you again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755788182811,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-start-in-k/9555020/","projectTitle":"A Great Start in K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linevitch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9712730_orig.jpg?crop=2919,2919,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760819770346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9712730"},{"teacherId":807820,"projectId":9372721,"letterContent":"My First Graders have LOVED writing in their journals this year ! It is a favorite activity for most of the children . It is a place where the children choose something to personal to write about . they write about their family adventures , school activities , special events and happenings in their own world!\r\n\r\nWe often have a journal share where the students read what they wrote and share their illustrations .\r\n\r\nThese journals are a keepsake for families . They are fun to look back at as the school year comes to an end. The children and their parents enjoy reading about the personal experiences the children write about . These journals also provide evidence of growth and learning in writing from September to June !\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping me provide these journals to my students . I appreciate all of you !","fullyFundedDate":1752428495948,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-love-to-write-and-draw-in/9372721/","projectTitle":"First Graders Love to Write and Draw in Journals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp807820_orig.jpg?crop=1811,1811,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596313746882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-harris-classroom"},{"teacherId":283513,"projectId":9336454,"letterContent":"My students are energetic, curious, and full of potential. They come from wonderfully diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of learning styles, strengths, and personalities to our classroom. Many of them learn best when given choices, especially when it comes to how and where they work. With the right tools and environment, they truly shine.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom now has wobble stools that support flexible seating. These dynamic seats allow students to move naturally while they learn, rocking, tilting, and turning just enough to help them stay focused and engaged. For many children, movement isn't a distraction; it's a pathway to concentration, regulation, and confidence.\r\n\r\nTraditional chairs can sometimes make it hard for students who need to fidget or shift to stay comfortable and attentive. The wobble stools provide a healthy, structured way for them to release energy while staying involved in their learning. This simple addition has already made a noticeable difference in how students approach their work, with greater focus, improved posture, and more enthusiasm for participation.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating also fosters collaboration and a sense of ownership. Students feel empowered to choose what helps them learn best, whether working independently or in small groups. The atmosphere in our classroom has become more inclusive, calm, and supportive of every type of learner.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support have created a space where students can move, focus, and feel confident in their abilities. The impact of your donation goes far beyond the furniture; it's helping to build a community of learners who feel seen, valued, and capable of success.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and in the power of movement, choice, and belonging in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756425978727,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-while-we-work-flexible-seating-f/9336454/","projectTitle":"Wobble While We Work: Flexible Seating for a Better Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp283513_orig.jpg?crop=678,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568303389427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/283513"},{"teacherId":283513,"projectId":9320774,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my project has been fully funded, and I can't thank you enough! My students are incredible individuals who work hard every day to grow, learn, and connect, even when faced with overwhelming challenges. Many experience difficulty with sensory processing, attention, and emotional regulation, which can make typical school routines feel stressful and exhausting.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom now has sensory tools such as fidget items, resistance bands, sensory brushes, noise-reducing headphones, and textured cushions, resources that are already making a meaningful difference. These tools help students feel calm, centered, and ready to learn. Whether they need to wiggle, squeeze, stretch, or block out overwhelming noise, they now have healthy strategies to self-regulate and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a more inclusive, responsive learning environment, one where every child feels safe, valued, and capable. The smiles, sighs of relief, and moments of newfound focus I've already seen speak volumes about the impact of your gift.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of all my students: thank you for helping us build a space where children can thrive, academically, emotionally, and as confident, resilient learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746621381881,"projectUrl":"project/fidgit-focus-flourish/9320774/","projectTitle":"Fidgit, Focus, Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp283513_orig.jpg?crop=678,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568303389427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/283513"},{"teacherId":283513,"projectId":9316987,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, and growth that come from movement and outdoor play. The scooters you helped provide have already begun transforming our school days, bringing smiles, laughter, and confidence to children who need it most.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, movement is an essential part of learning. Scooting gives them a chance to strengthen their bodies, regulate their emotions, and connect in a healthy, joyful way. After using the scooters, students return to the classroom more focused, calm, and ready to learn. These moments of active play help them manage stress, build endurance, and feel proud of their accomplishments, all while having fun.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond physical activity. Many of my students don't have access to outdoor play or equipment like scooters outside of school. For them, this experience represents so much more than just movement; it's a sense of freedom, belonging, and possibility. Scooting allows them to explore safely, practice balance and coordination, and enjoy the outdoors in a way that fosters independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nEach time a student steps onto a scooter, I see their face light up with excitement and pride. They encourage one another, take turns, and cheer their friends on. What began as a simple idea, to bring more movement and joy into the school day, has become a powerful tool for building community, confidence, and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped create a stronger connection between learning and wellness. By incorporating movement into our daily routines, students are learning to listen to their bodies, understand what they need to feel calm and focused, and build healthy habits that support both their academic and emotional growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are not only moving their bodies but also moving forward, toward greater confidence, self-awareness, and happiness. The scooters have become a source of motivation, a reward for effort, and a shared joy that brings everyone together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students roll into learning, stronger, happier, and more confident every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746447501375,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-regulation/9316987/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp283513_orig.jpg?crop=678,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568303389427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/283513"},{"teacherId":9712730,"projectId":9393678,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our kindergarteners with this project! Our Number Corner has made our foundations in math already stronger, and it's only day 30!! Having the whole kit makes this learning more engaging and fun for students! (also so much easier to prepare before lessons) We love finding out what our daily number corner math activity is. Number corner is a great start to our daily math time.\r\nI can't wait to see students improve with stronger math skills! \r\nYour donation was so generous and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1749517460718,"projectUrl":"project/joyful-math-learning/9393678/","projectTitle":"Joyful Math Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linevitch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9712730_orig.jpg?crop=2919,2919,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760819770346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9712730"},{"teacherId":9556259,"projectId":9385330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations for my classroom library makeover. The mini crates and extra bookshelf made organizing shared reading intervention materials easily accessible. My small groups have have fewer interruptions from colleagues looking for the books they need. Incidentally, students browse the books and get a glimpse of the books they will be reading during the school year. Their chatter at the bookshelves is very energizing!\r\n\r\nFinally, I got some sturdy tubs that are perfect for organizing and storing books by theme/season in a way that will make it easy to refresh the shelf monthly. New titles on a shelf grab student's attention and I can introduce new books and series to students to keep them wanting to read all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1750796517728,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-makeover/9385330/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9556259_orig.jpg?crop=734,734,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718301524412","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9556259"},{"teacherId":2531385,"projectId":9356614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 3DuxDesign project! Because of your donation, my students have had the opportunity to become designers, engineers, and creative problem-solvers right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the kit arrived, students were fully engaged—collaborating, building, and bringing their ideas to life. They quickly embraced the challenge of thinking critically and working together to design innovative structures and solutions with pride.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on, open-ended nature of 3DuxDesign has helped students develop essential skills like teamwork, communication, and perseverance. Perhaps most importantly, it has shown them that learning can be both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real and lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them imagine and build a better future.","fullyFundedDate":1750796517939,"projectUrl":"project/innovators-engineers/9356614/","projectTitle":"Innovators & Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tedesco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2531385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453929360957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-tedesco"},{"teacherId":10015327,"projectId":9320922,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you once again for your generous donation to our 4th grade classroom. Student's were ecstatic to see that we not only have new white boards but we have enough for each student to use their own! Our new markers and erasers have come in handy with math centers and small group work where students are asked to show and label the steps to each equation. Your contribution has made our classroom and even more equitable and comfortable learning space for all. We look forward to using our new supplies for future test prep Jeopardy games and labeling/drawing fractions!","fullyFundedDate":1748461328819,"projectUrl":"project/ms-staceys-4th-grade-class/9320922/","projectTitle":"Ms. Stacey's 4th Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stacey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10015327_orig.jpg?crop=2197,2197,x504,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746482256024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10015327"},{"teacherId":9712730,"projectId":9308210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting these kindergarten students. By the end of the school year students could confidently read these books. My students enjoyed the different variety of books that they could actually read! Students loved reading these books as an option. \r\nThese resources made our phonics lessons fun and engaging. I enjoy supporting the process of young kindergarteners learning letter sounds, then fast forward to the end of the year where they can read books.\r\nI will be able to use these books for years to come. \r\nThank You!","fullyFundedDate":1746531146938,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-readers/9308210/","projectTitle":"We Are Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linevitch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9712730_orig.jpg?crop=2919,2919,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760819770346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9712730"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65276","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":494,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":73.9,"schoolId":65276,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lyseth Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lyseth Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/portland-public-schools/lyseth-elementary-school/65276"}