{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sage Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349733,"projectId":9988654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding these items for my classroom! The students love using the twistable crayons! They also really enjoy the play dough and letter mats. It's nice to have enough play dough to last us until the end of the year. \r\nI enjoy the new white boards for them to use, the old ones were headed to keep clean! I have been loving my new blue shelves at well. Blue is my favorite color, so this makes my room feel more like \"me\". It makes me smile every time I look at them.\r\nOur class would not have these items if it wasn't for you. It is truly appreciated by us all!","fullyFundedDate":1768022500046,"projectUrl":"project/fun-new-items/9988654/","projectTitle":"Fun New Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349733"},{"teacherId":10402671,"projectId":10012085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our special education classroom. The resources and tools we have received have had an immense impact in opening more opportunities to learn scientific principles we otherwise wouldn't have had. \r\n\r\nThe kids have had so much fun using the kits and products we have received. They have brought a lot of joy and happiness into our everyday experiences. \r\n\r\nSome of our favorite projects have been; making a volcano, learning about space, planets and constellation, and mixing different chemicals and compounds to create \r\n\r\nThank you again for making learning fun and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1768676615752,"projectUrl":"project/experience-basic-science-principles-thro/10012085/","projectTitle":"Experience Basic Science Principles Through Science-based Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402671"},{"teacherId":9577924,"projectId":9989852,"letterContent":"My students and I have been overjoyed to start using our new classroom resources! During center time, they eagerly explored the puzzles, number dinosaurs, alphabet cars, trains, and our brand-new flannel boards. One of my favorite moments was watching students use the flannel boards to retell stories they had heard. They loved placing the characters and scenes on the board, then explaining the story to their classmates. The pride and excitement on their faces were priceless. These materials have turned learning into a fun, hands-on adventure, and I can see my students growing more confident and engaged every day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with pure excitement. They couldn't wait to touch, explore, and play. The dinosaurs and trains sparked so much joy, and even the most hesitant learners were drawn in by the puzzles, alphabet cars, and flannel boards. Their enthusiasm was contagious, filling the classroom with energy and laughter. It has been incredible to watch them practice literacy and math skills while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue strengthening letter recognition, early reading skills, counting, and problem-solving through these hands-on activities. They will use the flannel boards to retell more stories, build confidence in storytelling, and practice sequencing events. Each day, I see them becoming more curious, proud, and confident in their abilities. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not only learning,they are thriving, exploring, and discovering the joy of learning in ways I could only dream of before.","fullyFundedDate":1768066866754,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning/9989852/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577924"},{"teacherId":3734237,"projectId":9987836,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us improve our classroom library! Your donation has provided more opportunities for our students to read books and help them and build knowledge.\r\n\r\nOur little learners are excited to have access to more books and are building a love for reading. We are now up to 20 minutes of individualized, engaged reading each day. This is a favorite part of our school day. There is nothing more rewarding than watching students get excited to read and learn about new ideas, cultures, and places that they can travel to through literature.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1768008877230,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-essential/9987836/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bixler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3734237_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470930690924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3734237"},{"teacherId":8340745,"projectId":10012123,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in supporting our \"Social Emotional Literacy Learning\" project. When the boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric! My students' eyes lit up as they unboxed the brand-new Pete the Cat books and the colorful building sets. One student immediately grabbed some books and sat right down at the table to start reading, while others began exploring the magnetic poetry tiles. It was a beautiful moment of pure curiosity and excitement that you made possible.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these resources into our daily learning. Currently, the students are using the Phonics Flash Cards and Sentence Building Flip Stands to turn their emotions into written words. A highlight this week was watching a student use the Sight Word Magnets to build a sentence. The Visual Timers have also been a game-changer; they provide a calm, clear way for students to manage their independent downtime, reducing anxiety and helping them stay focused on their goals.\r\n\r\nThese materials aren't just teaching them to read and write; they are giving them the tools to express themselves and navigate their world with confidence. Thank you for investing in their futures and for bringing so much joy to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768413086741,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-literacy-learning/10012123/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Literacy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cantrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8340745"},{"teacherId":8108498,"projectId":9993350,"letterContent":"Reading in my classroom is an active, student centered experience where students engage with a variety of texts through both independent and guided practice. During our literacy block, students participate in small group instruction, partner reading, and independent reading time, allowing for differentiation based on individual needs and interests.\r\n I incorporate explicit instruction in comprehension strategies such as questioning, summarizing, and making connections, while also fostering a love of reading by providing access to high-interest, diverse books.","fullyFundedDate":1768093918292,"projectUrl":"project/opening-pages-opening-minds/9993350/","projectTitle":"Opening Pages, Opening Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wirth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8108498_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699303547697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108498"},{"teacherId":10398525,"projectId":9988822,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your generous donation of prize box items, incentives, and the colored pencil sharpener for my students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I want you to know just how impactful your support has been.\r\n\r\nThe prize box has quickly become a great tool for encouraging effort and perseverance. Students are motivated not only by the rewards themselves, but by the sense of accomplishment they feel when they earn them. Their determination to make improvements and show growth instantly increased when they discovered new items were available. It has helped create a more positive, focused, and enthusiastic learning environment where students are excited to do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the growth of these young learners. Your support is appreciated more than words can fully express.","fullyFundedDate":1768145054561,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off/9988822/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398525"},{"teacherId":1726975,"projectId":9988509,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing selection of books for my classroom's library. My students were extremely excited to get a better selection of books to read. They instantly dug in and got to reading. I have seen such a huge growth in reading levels and fluency this year. I have many now reading above grade level and part of this is thanks to the great selection of books we have! \r\nThanks to your generosity, many students will be able to read good quality books to improve their fluency and comprehension skills as well as spark their creativity and imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1768022023545,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-little-hands-growing-first-gra/9988509/","projectTitle":"Books in Little Hands: Growing First Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1726975_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531507364381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmyers222"},{"teacherId":8118228,"projectId":9997959,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to use the chair wobbles. It took great patience for them to wait for the right time after a lesson to put these on their chairs. The wobbles help the students to get some wiggles out without needing to stand up or distract others during our lessons.\r\n\r\nOur current sliding scale was old and not working properly. It is STEM Fair time and many projects were helped to make successful by using the new sliding scale.\r\n\r\nThank you for making learning easier on my students (and me)!","fullyFundedDate":1768152933002,"projectUrl":"project/youve-got-to-move-it/9997959/","projectTitle":"You've Got to Move It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118228"},{"teacherId":3706235,"projectId":10021494,"letterContent":"To the State of Nevada and the Department of Education,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the educators across our great state, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nTeaching requires a vast array of resources to remain effective and engaging. By providing these essential tools, the State has not only lightened the financial burden on individual teachers but has also made a direct investment in the success of our students. It is heartening to see such a tangible commitment to public education.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us as we work to shape the future of Nevada.","fullyFundedDate":1768615544489,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-learning/10021494/","projectTitle":"Love for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3706235_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469809809052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3706235"},{"teacherId":8108255,"projectId":9988187,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my students are now using fidget tools, Pop Its for phonics instruction, and hands-on math games every single day. The fidget toys have been especially helpful during small-group instruction and independent work, allowing students to stay focused while listening, reading, and problem-solving. During phonics lessons, students use the Pop Its to tap, blend, and segment sounds, which has made learning letter sounds and word patterns more engaging and interactive. In math, the games you provided have turned practice time into an exciting opportunity for collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence-building.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many of them could not wait to explore the new tools and asked when they could start using them. One memorable moment was watching a student who typically struggles to stay on task remain focused throughout an entire phonics lesson while using a fidget tool. Students have expressed how much they enjoy learning with these materials, and the positive energy in the classroom has increased as learning feels more fun and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include expanding these resources into daily learning centers and differentiated small groups. Students will continue using the Pop Its to strengthen phonics skills, while math games will be incorporated to reinforce number sense, fact fluency, and problem-solving. Your generosity has created meaningful learning experiences and has helped my students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. Thank you for giving us a peek into what learning can look like when students have the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768012489832,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-energy-absorbers/9988187/","projectTitle":"First Grade Energy Absorbers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108255"},{"teacherId":8108034,"projectId":9986959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our students with brand-new novels to read. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. Having access to new, high-quality books has sparked excitement, curiosity, and a renewed love of reading among my students. Many of them lit up the moment they held their own novel, eager to turn the pages and dive into new stories, characters, and worlds.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just reading material—they are tools that help students build comprehension skills, expand vocabulary, and develop empathy by seeing life through different perspectives. Your generosity ensures that every student feels valued and included, and it gives them the opportunity to grow both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and their learning. 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