{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":10470728,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a well-organized, focused, and pride-filled learning community. Your gift provided much more than just physical supplies, it gave my students the exact tools they need to take ownership of their environment, focus on their learning, and build daily habits of responsibility.\r\nAs we unboxed the headphones, high-quality pencil sharpener, brooms, mops, and cleaning caddies together, their eyes lit up. Their immediate reaction was a mix of awe and eagerness: \"Are these really for our classroom?!\" For my students, receiving brand-new, dedicated supplies made them feel deeply valued, respected, and excited to care for our shared space.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely smoothed our daily routines, blending technology-driven learning with real-world responsibility.\r\n\r\nDuring our daily ELA and Math center rotations, the new headphones have made an instant difference. Before your support, background noise and sharing faulty equipment often distracted students during personalized audio lessons. Now, students slip on their headphones, tune out distractions, and dive straight into their self-paced reading and math activities with complete focus.\r\n\r\nEqually inspiring is watching them take ownership during transitions. Last week, after a hands-on math project left scraps on the floor, two students immediately retrieved the child-sized handheld brooms without even being asked. They swept up their area, disinfected their table with our new cleaning supplies, and looked around with immense pride. Your gift empowered them to take initiative and take care of their home away from home.","fullyFundedDate":1790603140484,"projectUrl":"project/responsibility-starts-here-organization/10470728/","projectTitle":"Responsibility Starts Here: Organization & Tech Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":10422305,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our third graders have transformed recess into an active, inclusive hub of teamwork, joy, and healthy movement. Your support didn't just buy sports gear, it gave our entire grade level the opportunity to build friendships, learn sportsmanship, and burn off energy so they can come back inside ready to focus and learn!\r\n\r\nI wish you could have been in the room when the boxes arrived! When my students realized the new basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, jump ropes, and lawn games were for them, the room lit up with pure excitement.\r\n\r\nTheir eyes went wide, and there was an instant wave of cheers. Their immediate reaction was unanimous, eager: \"Are we really getting to take these outside today?!\" For eight- and nine-year-olds, seeing brand-new equipment chosen specifically for their play made them feel deeply valued, cared for, and excited about school.\r\n\r\nThese materials have completely revitalized our recess time. Instead of standing around or arguing over a single worn-out ball, every student now finds a game where they feel included.","fullyFundedDate":1786940113280,"projectUrl":"project/helping-third-graders-move-play-and-le/10422305/","projectTitle":"Helping Third Graders Move, Play, and Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":8146553,"projectId":10253178,"letterContent":"When the packages for \"Essentials to Showcase our Potential\" first arrived, my special education students were so excited. Their eyes lit up, and the room filled with big smiles and happy cheers as we opened the boxes to reveal brand-new supplies like glue sticks, crayons, markers, and scissors. Seeing these bright, accessible tools made them feel special and eager to start working right away.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a huge difference in our daily hands-on lessons. For a recent project, my students used the markers and crayons to color visual steps, and the new scissors and glue sticks to cut and paste their ideas into project boards. Because these supplies are easy for them to grip and use, every student was able to participate independently, express their thoughts, and succeed at their own pace.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue using these essential materials for our daily classwork, fine motor practice, and ongoing group projects. Having a steady supply of these items ensures that every child can fully engage in each lesson and build communication skills as they share their work with others. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778078975449,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-to-showcase-our-potential/10253178/","projectTitle":"Essentials to Showcase our Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8146553_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685586368867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-salinas"},{"teacherId":10566389,"projectId":10422156,"letterContent":"My students have loved all the packages and excitement coming in. We have exciting projects planned to incorporate different countries culture, into our own classroom. \r\nI am extremely grateful to have been chosen to have my project funded. I am determined to put all the additional materials to good use. \r\nWe started with the giant world map, hanging in the back of the room. Students placed thumb tacks on places they dream of visiting some day. I am able to provide my students with the opportunity to dream big, and the materials provided will play a large role in that.","fullyFundedDate":1785972160634,"projectUrl":"project/world-cup-classroom-26-27/10422156/","projectTitle":"World Cup Classroom '26-'27","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10566389"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":10147267,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a profound difference in our classroom. By supporting this project, you didn't just fund materials, you sent a clear, powerful message to my English Language Learners: your voices matter, and your success is worth investing in.\r\n\r\nA moment that truly showed the power of your gift happened during a recent writing lesson. A student who usually stays silent during group work picked up the new magnetic sight word tiles. Words with irregular spellings like because and thought used to be intimidating roadblocks for him. But holding the word in his hands gave him the confidence he needed. He physically moved the tiles to build a sentence, looked up with a huge smile, and proudly read it aloud to the group. You gave him that moment of pride.\r\n\r\nThe games you provided immediately lowered their anxiety, turning intimidating English rules into fun, collaborative play. Seeing them laugh, take risks with their pronunciation, and cheer each other on during games has been the greatest gift of all.\r\n\r\nEvery sentence they build, every word they learn to read, and every milestone they reach this year is happening because you chose to care. Thank you for opening doors for my amazing students and for being such a vital part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1778295887175,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-success-support-our-sight-word-su/10147267/","projectTitle":"I Spy Success: Support Our Sight Word Superstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":7647350,"projectId":10142462,"letterContent":"Wow! When the students saw all their favorite books, they were amazed and couldn't wait to start reading. 5th graders are tough to convince that reading is beneficial, but your help in providing books the actually want to read was paramount.\r\n\r\nSince the school is a title 1 school where the majority of the students do not have access to new reading materials, I was extremely overjoyed to be able to provide them with this opportunity to read these books.\r\n\r\nThank you again. Your kindness will be remembered for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778079091725,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-reading/10142462/","projectTitle":"LOVE of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soldat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7647350_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661223945093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7647350"},{"teacherId":6079327,"projectId":10133954,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for contributing to our project. The past school year was very successful due to your generosity. Because of our PBIS/Dojo store, updates to the counseling program and the work of our amazing teachers and staff our students scored highest in the district on their standardized tests. Our goal this year was to make sure our students were in an environment where they felt safe, understood, respected and supported. This is where the Big Emotions are Welcomed was created. Our students face many challenges each and every day and experience many different emotions that they didn't necessarily know how to manage. The PBIS/ Dojo store provided a reward system for our school wide expectations. The school counseling program enhances students well being and academic success. We wouldn't be able to have the impact we do without your donations and for being part of our cause.","fullyFundedDate":1773243255243,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-manage-big-emotions/10133954/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Manage Big Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6079327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542865944551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6079327"},{"teacherId":6079327,"projectId":9931368,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the scholars at Mitchell Elementary School, thank you for your generous gift this school year. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your support. Because of your kindness, we are now able to fully restock our PBIS/Dojo school-wide store. The purpose of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) school-wide store is to provide a tangible incentive program where students can \"spend\" points earned for positive behavior. It reinforces expected behaviors like respect and responsibility, encourages financial literacy, and boosts overall student engagement. Our students' referrals to the office decreased by 15%, students' academic achievements increased by 50%, and our school made the most progress in the entire school district.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just a financial contribution; it is a vote of confidence in our mission. Because you chose to step up, several students who came to us from two schools that were closed down at the end of the last school year. Many of these students struggled with the transition emotionally, socially, and academically. Because of the counseling program and our awesome teachers and administration, and your donors, we could not do this important work without supporters like you standing by our side.\r\n\r\nThank you for your incredible generosity and for believing in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1773512070723,"projectUrl":"project/my-safe-space-where-big-emotions-are-we/9931368/","projectTitle":"My Safe Space: Where Big Emotions are Welcome!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6079327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542865944551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6079327"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":9907186,"letterContent":"This project transforms a routine end of year wrap up into a professional publishing experience. By providing hardcover blank books, you empower these third graders to see themselves as true authors and historians of their own lives. Filling these pages with photos, writing, and art builds creative confidence and essential literacy skills. These high quality materials turn simple memories into a durable legacy keepsake, ensuring their third grade journey remains unforgettable for years. Speaking of years, when kids return in the future to say hi they always bring their memory book with them. It's always fun to see how excited they still are to be sharing this book with me. It always holds good memories and I love this project so much because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1773075752614,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-third-grade-memory-book-projec/9907186/","projectTitle":"2025-2026 Third Grade Memory Book Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":10163184,"letterContent":"This project replaces flimsy dividers with durable, professional grade privacy folders to create a high focus \"office space\" for every scholar. By minimizing visual distractions and curbing testing anxiety, these sturdy partitions foster a calm, reliable environment. Students gain a consistent boundary that empowers them to concentrate on personal growth and deliver their best work. More than a temporary tool, these folders are a long-term investment in their academic focus and success. \r\n\r\nI know this seems like a simple solution to a very big problme but they really are high focus \"office spaces.\" I feel that not only are students more focused but work harder when they have the dividers in place. It sets a testing expectation and the privacy lets them focus on their work. Thank you for making this small but very impactful difference in our daily classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1776129058639,"projectUrl":"project/the-testing-trench/10163184/","projectTitle":"The Testing Trench","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":10044446,"letterContent":"This project transforms third graders into analytical thinkers during a pivotal \"read to learn\" shift. By engaging with literature studies and chapter books, students bridge the gap between basic decoding and deep comprehension. Targeted support builds their stamina and vocabulary, turning complex texts into accessible milestones. As they learn to cite evidence and identify themes, they gain the academic confidence and fluency necessary for lifelong independent learning and success. It's also all done with engaging chapter books they want to read. The Chocolate Touch is a funny twist on Midas/Golden Touch story. And stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Holes are engaging and fun to read. Thank you for making this project posible.","fullyFundedDate":1771190782758,"projectUrl":"project/building-bettter-readers/10044446/","projectTitle":"Building Bettter Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":9936514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, Boosting Literacy Skills with Spectrum Reading. Your donation has provided my students with high-quality, engaging workbooks that make practicing reading comprehension feel like an adventure rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, literacy is the foundation for everything we do. With these Spectrum resources, my students now have the tools they need to build confidence, improve their vocabulary, and master essential skills. Seeing their faces light up when they successfully navigate a tough passage is all thanks to your support. You haven't just provided books, you've invested in their future success. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764723401322,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-skills-with-spectrum-r/9936514/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy Skills With Spectrum Reading & Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40995","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":439,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":92,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":36.4,"schoolId":40995,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mitchell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mitchell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/isaac-school-district-5/mitchell-elementary-school/40995"}