{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Montello Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9765652,"projectId":9712600,"letterContent":"My students have been absolutely thrilled with the resources your generosity provided. One of the biggest highlights has been receiving their own individual Time for Kids copies. Even though the issues don't have their names on them, the fact that each child gets their own magazine makes it feel special and personal. They can't wait for each new issue to arrive, and these magazines are helping them build skills like identifying main ideas, exploring text features, and connecting what they read to the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading time has taken on a whole new energy in our classroom. Students spread out with their magazines or their National Geographic books, diving into topics that spark genuine curiosity. Some read with partners while others read independently and then excitedly share interesting facts they've discovered. These nonfiction texts have opened the door to lessons on vocabulary strategies, comparing information across sources, and asking deeper questions about animals, nature, and history.\r\n\r\nA few students in particular have really blossomed with the National Geographic books. My animal lovers are fully absorbed in the pages about mammals, sharks, and animal armor, and I've seen hesitant readers become more confident and engaged. These books give them subjects they're passionate about and the tools to explore them in meaningful ways. Your support has brought so much joy, curiosity, and growth into our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760365847807,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-kids-national-geographic-adve/9712600/","projectTitle":"Time for Kids + National Geographic Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Garsse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9765652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731818228126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9765652"},{"teacherId":996705,"projectId":9393193,"letterContent":"The new resources for our calming corner were a welcome change for our classroom. The students were very excited at the variety of materials we were given. Each time a new package came the first few weeks of school was an exciting time and we would have a show and tell of each piece as I opened boxes. \r\n\r\nThey were excited to put together the storage for all of our fidgets and calming materials. They were happy to test out new pieces and had plenty of questions about the purpose of each. It also got students back into reading the SPOT emotion books our classroom already had. They are constantly comparing notes on different emotion books each child has read. Some have made goals to read them all, and many have picked favorites that they have asked me to read aloud to the group. \r\n\r\nNow, our new project, is to figure out which materials work best for which students. We have begun listing expectations for the calming corner and the use of materials. We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to use the space but we want to use it properly and be fair to one another. Thank you for caring so much about us and contributing to the emotional well being of our class!","fullyFundedDate":1751201448882,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-collected-classroom/9393193/","projectTitle":"Calm and Collected Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derouche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp996705_orig.jpg?crop=1767,1767,x0,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704805260684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-julian"},{"teacherId":8960773,"projectId":9428134,"letterContent":"My students have thoroughly enjoyed the craft and creativity materials you have provided for them. Many of the girls have been making bracelets every day! \r\nI have several budding artists who have been using the \"How to Draw\" books to further their talents. They are quite impressive! I will be sure to send along a picture or two! \r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I have been excited for each of them to have their own clipboard! This allows us as a class to move about the building and even take our work outside to sit under the trees!","fullyFundedDate":1751201449838,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-grade-6/9428134/","projectTitle":"Creativity in Grade 6","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960773_orig.jpg?crop=356,356,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750658246045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960773"},{"teacherId":8960773,"projectId":9428113,"letterContent":"My students are thrilled to each have a water bottle of their very own! Our classroom is so hot, and so being able to go to the bubbler to fill up their bottle with ice cold water has been such a blessing! The students loved choosing their own bottle, and are now working to earn class money so they can decorate their bottles with water bottle stickers from our class store! Many students were so excited that they wanted to take their bottle home to show their families! \r\n\r\nAlso, having a bottle holder attached to their desks has been a teacher's dream! No more wet papers, spilled water, or rolling water bottles! For that, I am grateful!\r\n\r\nI look forward to the colder months ahead when I can give my students each a hat and pair of gloves! These items will be more treasured belongings for many of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1751201448783,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-equip-my-students-with-basic-nec/9428113/","projectTitle":"Help Me Equip My Students with Basic Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960773_orig.jpg?crop=356,356,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750658246045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960773"},{"teacherId":9765652,"projectId":9666417,"letterContent":"When my students first walked into the classroom and saw the new posters and displays, their faces lit up with excitement. Before putting anything up, we got to plan together as a class where each poster should go, which made them feel proud and involved in creating their learning space. During a recent science lesson, students used the posters as quick references to help explain their ideas, giving them more confidence when sharing with the class.\r\n\r\nThe voice level chart has already made a difference in creating a calmer, more focused learning environment. The corkboard has become a favorite spot where we proudly showcase student work and celebrate their progress—it's quickly turning into a source of motivation for everyone.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more organized, welcoming, and student-centered. These resources are supporting us daily, and I can already see the impact on my students' learning and enthusiasm. Our next step is to build on this excitement by starting a unit project where students will create their own mini-posters to teach each other about key concepts, which we'll proudly display alongside the materials you helped provide.","fullyFundedDate":1757509027994,"projectUrl":"project/posters-and-tools-for-student-success/9666417/","projectTitle":"Posters and Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Garsse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9765652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731818228126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9765652"},{"teacherId":996705,"projectId":8367232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations towards our classroom storage and comfort. I know my students and I are extremely grateful. \r\n\r\nThe rugs have proven to be great meeting spaces for students when reading, writing, or talking about their learning. They have even worked together to keep the rugs clean this year with a class vaccuum! \r\n\r\nThe extra book cases have helped me to store most of our reading library and the classroom math books and materials. It has helped me a ton with classroom organization and keeping things as neat and tidy as possible with a room full of 7 and 8 year olds. \r\n\r\nI have already thought of ways to start tweaking our classroom design to better meet the needs of our students next year and it is all thanks to your lovely donations!","fullyFundedDate":1723649185348,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-book-storage/8367232/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Book Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derouche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp996705_orig.jpg?crop=1767,1767,x0,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704805260684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-julian"},{"teacherId":7125399,"projectId":8567736,"letterContent":"It is with profound gratitude that I write to you to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generous support and gifts to our classroom. \r\n I serve a very marginalized, and in many cases, traumatized students. These students have had difficult lives and many have very specific needs in order to thrive. Your gifts helped to provide them with a safe and calm environment in which to learn. \r\n As you can see from the pictures, the students thoroughly enjoyed their new furniture, flexible seating and games. The flexible choices provided by these gifts were a huge success!","fullyFundedDate":1731953529254,"projectUrl":"project/an-oasis-of-calm/8567736/","projectTitle":"An Oasis of Calm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125399_orig.jpg?crop=1837,1837,x223,y965&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722990733104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsklindell"},{"teacherId":9596566,"projectId":8502819,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share how the book boxes have made a significant difference in my first-grade classroom. Before receiving these materials, students often struggled to keep their supplies organized. Containers would frequently tip over, creating unnecessary distractions during learning time.\r\nMy students were so excited when the book boxes arrived. They loved the bright colors and were so excited to have boxes with \"wings\"! With the addition of sturdy, well-designed book boxes, my students now have easy access to their materials, which has increased their independence and efficiency. They take pride in keeping their book boxes organized, and transitioning between activities has become much smoother. These boxes have also created a more focused and productive learning environment, allowing us to dedicate more time to reading and writing practice.\r\nMost importantly, the students feel a sense of ownership over their learning tools. For many, this small change has had a big impact on their confidence and enthusiasm for literacy. Thank you for providing this valuable resource that has directly supported my students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1726506756863,"projectUrl":"project/getting-first-graders-more-organized-and/8502819/","projectTitle":"Getting First Graders More Organized and Increasing Productivity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9596566_orig.jpg?crop=1188,1188,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721409603499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9596566"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65183","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":628,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":48.6,"schoolId":65183,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Montello Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Montello Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/lewiston-public-schools/montello-elementary-school/65183"}