{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monfort Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":850774,"projectId":9197209,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my classroom with new books and materials! My students absoulutely love using the lap desks to complete their work on the carpet. They say it makes it easier and more fun. We are able to use the lap desks both inside the classroom and outside on nice days. Being out in nature helps all learners. \r\n We used the \"Who Would Win\" book series during our study about animals and their structures and functions. My students love these books and were so engaged in learning about new animals and so many new fun facts. We read these book sets in groups and the students participated in rich conversations about the text. It even inspired them to write their own \"Who Would Win\" stories!\r\n Finally, the new white board sets have saved us so much paper! Students can use the boards during math, reading, writing, and science time. They love using markers and being able to quickly erase and write again.","fullyFundedDate":1752809659797,"projectUrl":"project/animal-defenses/9197209/","projectTitle":"Animal Defenses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuchs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp850774_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693024185567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathyfuchs"},{"teacherId":9251994,"projectId":9223381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, we now have new reading and math games, as well as writing materials that make learning more exciting and fun for my students. These tools help us practice important skills in a way that feels like play, which keeps students engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nIn our special education classroom, having the right materials makes a big difference. The games help students build confidence while learning at their own pace, and the writing tools encourage them to express their ideas more easily. Every day, I see their faces light up with excitement when they use these new resources.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just supplies—it gives my students opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy school in new ways. We are so grateful for your generosity and the positive impact it has made in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785685205,"projectUrl":"project/write-play-succeed-empowering-every-l/9223381/","projectTitle":"Write, Play, Succeed: Empowering Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9251994_orig.jpg?crop=176,176,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739052469221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9251994"},{"teacherId":850774,"projectId":9271706,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. We had so much fun reading the book Holes!! It was just what we needed for summer school. The students loved it! They worked so hard over the school year, and this text brought so many reading skills to life that it didn't feel like work at all. It was absolutely fun and engaging from the first page to the last page. I think I enjoyed it reading it as much or more than the students did. When we finished, we also had Holes-themed end of summer party. Again, I appreciate your support and allowing me to foster a love of reading with all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746677195813,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-dig/9271706/","projectTitle":"Time to Dig!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuchs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp850774_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693024185567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathyfuchs"},{"teacherId":9251994,"projectId":9115422,"letterContent":"The impact of having the right supplies is huge for my students. With tools like noise-canceling headphones, sentence strips, and Velcro, they are able to focus better and learn in ways that make sense to them. These materials help remove distractions and make learning easier, which means my students feel more confident and ready to tackle new challenges. They can concentrate better, organize their thoughts, and communicate more clearly, which makes school a more enjoyable experience.\r\n\r\nMy students get really excited when they can use these tools in the classroom. The interactive activities with Velcro, for example, keep them engaged and allow them to learn through hands-on play. They love the quiet space that noise-canceling headphones create, helping them feel calm and focused. And using sentence strips gives them a sense of accomplishment as they build sentences and express their ideas. These supplies not only help them succeed in school but also make learning fun and something they look forward to every day!","fullyFundedDate":1742932286282,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-triumph-helping-every-student/9115422/","projectTitle":"Tools for Triumph: Helping Every Student Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9251994_orig.jpg?crop=176,176,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739052469221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9251994"},{"teacherId":850774,"projectId":9195800,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding these new books for my fourth grade students. They are so excited to have new stories to read. They absolutely love the \"I Survived\" series. They are interested in historical fiction, and these books bring the stories to life. They learn so much from them. As soon as they finish one book, they are searching for the next and discussing the stories with their friends.\r\n\r\n After learning about the Revolutionary War, students were fascinated with the people who shaped our country. They love reading biographies from the \"Who Was\" series. These books teach the life stories of important people in a fun and engaging way that students really connect with. After reading one book, students eagerly look for another. \r\n\r\n These books have ignited a new excitement for reading in my classroom. As soon as students have any free time, they are reading! It's so wonderful!","fullyFundedDate":1744225340412,"projectUrl":"project/patriotic-4th-graders/9195800/","projectTitle":"Patriotic 4th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuchs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp850774_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693024185567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathyfuchs"},{"teacherId":850774,"projectId":9197259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these new reading materials for my 4th grade students. My students were so excited to see these new kits. We used them today as review practice for our state assessment, which starts tomorrow - perfect timing! The students loved reading these interesting stories then working together to find text evidence, answer the questions, and then check their understanding. Afterwards they talked about how much fun they had. They loved having something new to read and practice with as well working together with their friends. The skills they practiced today will help strengthen their critical thinking abilities in other subjects as well as real-life situations.\r\n\r\n Whenever we can make students believe that they are playing games instead of completing classwork, we have truly succeeded as educators. Thank you so much for funding another project that makes learning fun. It truly brings joy to so many children (and teachers).","fullyFundedDate":1743449353470,"projectUrl":"project/wheres-the-evidence/9197259/","projectTitle":"Where's the Evidence?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuchs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp850774_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693024185567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathyfuchs"},{"teacherId":9251994,"projectId":9072193,"letterContent":"Receiving sight word games, math games, headphones, whiteboard markers, and special whiteboards has made a huge difference for our special education students. The sight word games help students learn new words in a fun and exciting way. They love playing the games, which makes them more interested in reading. These games have helped them feel more confident as they practice and remember words, making reading less stressful and more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThe math games have had a similar effect. Students who found math difficult before now enjoy playing the games, which make learning math fun. They can practice math skills through hands-on activities, which makes learning feel like a game instead of work. The headphones help students focus on their work without distractions, allowing them to listen to lessons at their own pace. With the whiteboards and markers, students love solving problems and writing on the boards. It gives them a chance to work in a creative and hands-on way, which makes learning exciting. Overall, these new tools have helped our students feel more motivated, engaged, and confident in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1739376112434,"projectUrl":"project/learning-without-limits/9072193/","projectTitle":"Learning Without Limits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9251994_orig.jpg?crop=176,176,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739052469221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9251994"},{"teacherId":1880975,"projectId":8493792,"letterContent":"I want to extend our deepest gratitude to you for donating for our project under pressure. The resources from this project have made a tremendous impact on the students in my classroom.\r\n\r\nOne student in my class spent the majority of his first couple months in the back of the classroom, refusing to come out from the corner. Now, he will come out and engage in the lessons while he jumps on the trampoline. Using the trampoline helps him regulate his sensory systems and have given him engagement in our curriculum.\r\n\r\nAnother student uses the weighted stuffed animals regularly to stay seated in her seat. She will cuddle and hold the stuffed animals, and the weight of them helps her stay calm. This has increased her engagement with our curriculum as well.\r\n\r\nA last student I have struggled significantly every morning saying goodbye to his mom at the door. When we determined he loved to swing, we practiced saying goodbye, and then he would get in the swing to calm himself. It has made a dramatic impact on his day.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project and these resources have been incredible for the students in our classroom. We are so incredibly thankful for your continued support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1725902438960,"projectUrl":"project/under-pressure/8493792/","projectTitle":"Under Pressure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lillie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1880975_orig.jpg?crop=452,452,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630891407491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1880975"},{"teacherId":850774,"projectId":8501320,"letterContent":"Fractions are a major math component for fourth grade, and many students struggle with this concept. As a teacher, I often dread having to teach fractions. However, I am happy to say that this no longer the case! My students and I were so excited to see these new hands-on materials. These tools helped me teach fractions concepts much easier and students were able to see and manipulate the parts which helped them grasp harder concepts such as equivalent fractions and adding fractions with unlike denominators. My students loved the fraction bingo game! They had to work out a fraction problem and then look for that answer on their board. It was a twist on the game, made them think more, and was so much fun! \r\n\r\n Thank you again for your support and generous donation. It has truly made a difference in these students' lives. They will be able to carry this math foundation throughout their school career and into adulthood.","fullyFundedDate":1731528205444,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-action/8501320/","projectTitle":"Fraction Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuchs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp850774_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693024185567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathyfuchs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48424","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":373,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.6,"schoolId":48424,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monfort Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monfort Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/greeley-evans-weld-county-school-district-6/monfort-elementary-school/48424"}