{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mirage Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8368228,"projectId":9309191,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and your contributions for taking learning outside. This is an opportunity for students to learn in a different environment which will help students be more engaged in their learning. \r\n As the students unboxed their chairs, they were excited and asked when will we be going outside. Their excitement to extend their classroom to the outside increased their interest in their learning. Your support helped in making our outdoor classroom extension a reality for the students. \r\n A classroom is a place to learn and grow and with this donation we will be able to connect with our learning. This connection also allows students the opportunity to be outside where the classroom connects also to the natural elements. Thank you so much for this great opportunity to provide this experience for students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787181477,"projectUrl":"project/taking-learning-outside-flexible-seatin/9309191/","projectTitle":"Taking Learning Outside -Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8368228"},{"teacherId":8665006,"projectId":9291684,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of notebooks, markers, and highlighters to our English Language Learner (ELL) classroom.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has made a real difference. These supplies are not just tools—they are keys that help unlock confidence, creativity, and communication for our students. Many of our learners are navigating the challenges of a new language and culture, and having access to their own materials gives them a greater sense of ownership and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks are already being filled with new vocabulary, personal reflections, and creative stories. The markers and highlighters are helping students organize their learning in colorful, engaging ways that make lessons more accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom feels more inclusive and better equipped to meet the needs of every learner. Your kindness reminds us that we are part of a wider community that believes in the power of education and the potential of every child","fullyFundedDate":1746787303556,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-an-el-classroom/9291684/","projectTitle":"Materials for an EL classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665006"},{"teacherId":6646225,"projectId":9604616,"letterContent":"I want to share the incredible impact the document camera has had on my first-grade classroom. This tool has truly transformed the way my students learn, collaborate, and engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nWith the document camera, I am able to project books, student work, and classroom activities in real time so every child can clearly see and follow along. This has made it much easier for students to stay engaged and understand directions. For example, during math lessons, I can model how to solve a problem step by step, and the whole class can watch the process at once. This visual support has especially helped my struggling learners, who benefit from seeing examples up close and in detail.\r\n\r\nThe camera has also boosted student confidence. When a child shares their writing, drawing, or problem-solving with the class under the document camera, their work is celebrated and their voice is heard. It has created a stronger sense of community and pride in our classroom, as students cheer each other on and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nOverall, the document camera has made our lessons more interactive, accessible, and engaging. It has given my students a clearer window into learning and has provided me with a powerful way to connect with all learners at once. I am so grateful for the positive difference this tool has brought to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755703325127,"projectUrl":"project/document-camera/9604616/","projectTitle":"Document Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6646225"},{"teacherId":5723861,"projectId":9603177,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire first grade classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support in helping us acquire a document camera through our recent project. Your donation has made an immediate and lasting impact on our learning environment—and we couldn't be more grateful!\r\n\r\nThe document camera has truly transformed the way we learn together. From modeling writing strategies in real time to showcasing student work and exploring close-up science experiments, it's become an essential tool in keeping our class engaged, curious, and collaborative. Students are more excited than ever to participate, knowing they can share their ideas and see their thinking come to life!\r\n\r\nBeyond the technology itself, your gift sent a powerful message to our students: that their learning matters and that there are people out there who believe in their potential. That sense of encouragement is just as valuable as any classroom resource.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference—not just in our classroom today, but in the way our students see the world and their place in it. We'll be thinking of your kindness every time we turn on the document camera and dive into our next lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1757536106536,"projectUrl":"project/document-camera/9603177/","projectTitle":"Document Camera","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dwight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5723861_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x114,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648658627827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5723861"},{"teacherId":5723861,"projectId":9313878,"letterContent":"I want to send you a huge thank you for your incredible support of my first grade classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donations, my students now have headphones to help them focus during learning activities, headphone storage bags to keep everything organized and tidy, games that bring joy to our learning time, and storage bins that help keep our classroom neat and welcoming.\r\n\r\nEvery single item you gave is already making a big difference in our daily routines. The headphones help our learners concentrate during reading and math online programs. The games bring smiles, laughter, and valuable practice in turn-taking and problem-solving. And the organization tools you provided make it so much easier for students to take care of our classroom and feel proud of their space.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows our young learners that people in the world care about them and their education—and that is a powerful message.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746582205372,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-fun/9313878/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dwight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5723861_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x114,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648658627827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5723861"},{"teacherId":5723861,"projectId":9259308,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first grade class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation that provided us with a brand new shelf and storage bins!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is now more organized, functional, and inviting. The students were so excited to see the new shelf and bins—they immediately got to work sorting our supplies and putting everything in its place. It may seem like a small change, but for young learners, having a neat and orderly space makes a big difference in how they feel and focus each day.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only helped us stay organized, but it has also shown my students that there are people out there who care about their learning and well-being. That message means more than you may realize.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our classroom a better place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1745426472804,"projectUrl":"project/organization-station/9259308/","projectTitle":"Organization Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dwight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5723861_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x114,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648658627827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5723861"},{"teacherId":4420735,"projectId":8958937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students. We have needed a little taste of technology in our art room. My students like to draw from life, from shows, from characters they love. I simply cannot hand my phone or tablet to 30 kids every few seconds. I cannot print out 30 separate pieces for them to look off of, which they end up just tracing. \r\nHaving these tablets has helped so much. I originally was able to purchase 8 galaxy tablets with cases and a charging station. I was elated to be able to have one for each table, color coded cases, too! Unfortunately my district did not support the galaxy tablets and wanted apple ipads. I had to rebox them, ship them back and return all the items. Once they were returned, I was able to purchase only 3 Ipads, Donors Choose angels floated me an additional 2, so we were able to have 5 ipads. As of now they are not in cases, but I will try and see about getting cases for them. \r\n\r\nThe kids are elated. I try and let them know they were a gift, they need to be taken care of and treated like a newborn baby. All of the safe searches and district restrictions are on there, and they have been just drawing away. I love to see them get excited and feel confident in their drawing skills! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1733200061350,"projectUrl":"project/technology-upgrade-in-the-art-room/8958937/","projectTitle":"Technology Upgrade in the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4420735_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618513191477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mirageart"},{"teacherId":8665006,"projectId":9215725,"letterContent":"Here are some of the ways the books from this project helped my EL learners:\r\nBuild Vocabulary\r\nContextual Learning: When reading, learners encounter words in context, which helps them understand not just the meaning of words, but also how they are used in real-life situations.\r\nNote-taking: ELLs can jot down new words, look them up in a dictionary, and then try to use them in their own sentences.\r\n Improve Reading Comprehension\r\nStarting with simpler books (like picture books or graded readers) and gradually moving to more complex ones allows learners to build comprehension skills at their own pace.\r\nSummarizing: After reading a passage or chapter, learners can summarize what they read. This reinforces understanding and improves both writing and speaking skills.\r\nDiscussion: Talking about the story with others, classmates, or friends, helps learners process and reflect on what they've read.\r\nImprove Grammar and Sentence Structure\r\nExposure to Different Sentence Patterns: Books expose learners to a variety of sentence structures and grammatical rules. They see how different tenses are used, how questions are formed, and how punctuation affects meaning.\r\n\r\nImitating Sentence Patterns: After identifying sentence structures in books, learners can try imitating them to practice grammar rules.\r\n\r\nBooks are powerful tools in language learning. By reading regularly, learners can improve all areas of language acquisition—vocabulary, grammar, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding—while enjoying the process. It's all about using the right strategies and picking books that are both challenging and engaging. Thank you so much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1744237700411,"projectUrl":"project/book-books-and-more-books-for-els/9215725/","projectTitle":"Book , Books, and More Books for EL's","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8665006"},{"teacherId":6745195,"projectId":8835812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Your generosity has helped Mirage students get new books in their hands!\r\n\r\nI always assume that students will have time to go to the public library but sometimes life is too busy for parents to get them there. So, it's great that Mirage students can have access to newly released books and the classics. This project helped me get both kinds of books in the library. \r\n\r\nI was able to complete the Bad Guys book series and so many students like to start a series and see it through!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your kindness!!","fullyFundedDate":1728009396231,"projectUrl":"project/book-besties-and-newbies/8835812/","projectTitle":"Book Besties and Newbies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6745195_orig.jpg?crop=1505,1505,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647037010997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6745195"},{"teacherId":2778389,"projectId":1471067,"letterContent":"The materials used in this project have helped our students read and increase their knowledge. The students have also increased their math skills and knowledge through this project. The materials have helped the students have hands on learning opportunities and show their learning in a variety of ways. The materials are appropriate and standard based to ensure the learning is at grade level and effective. The students were very excited to have new materials to use and have treated the material respectfully.","fullyFundedDate":1423171273416,"projectUrl":"project/generosity-has-saved-reading-and-math/1471067/","projectTitle":"Generosity has Saved Reading and Math.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2778389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613419858554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jkaras"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47176","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.0,"schoolId":47176,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mirage Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mirage Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/deer-valley-unified-school-district/mirage-elementary-school/47176"}