{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sanborn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3030520,"projectId":9948222,"letterContent":"My students thoroughly enjoyed the chapter books from this project. Transitioning to longer chapter books helped my students build reading stamina. Instead of finishing a book in one sitting, they learned the discipline of tracking a plot, remembering characters across multiple chapters, and managing a longer narrative arc.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looked like a cozy, focused community. During independent reading time, students scattered across the room, completely absorbed in their books. There is a quiet, joyful buzz when someone finishes a chapter and immediately wants to whisper a prediction to their neighbor.\r\n\r\nI have a few students who used to struggle to find a book that could hold their attention for more than a few minutes. Having a fresh, modern selection of chapter books completely changed that. One student in particular discovered a new favorite series from this project and went from avoiding reading time to begging for 'just five more minutes' to finish a chapter.","fullyFundedDate":1773873721880,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-of-reading-through-third/9948222/","projectTitle":"Building a Love of Reading Through Third Grade Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahlmeister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3030520_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661198140416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3030520"},{"teacherId":8362269,"projectId":10261916,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new flexible seating options throughout our small group instruction, independent work time, and collaborative activities. One special moment was during reading groups when students were able to spread out comfortably and stay engaged for longer periods of time. I have already noticed students feeling more relaxed, focused, and excited to learn in our classroom environment.My students were beyond excited when they first saw the new seating options! They immediately started talking about their favorite spots and were so thankful to have more choices throughout the day. It truly made them feel special and helped create an even more welcoming and positive classroom atmosphere.As we continue through the end of the school year and for my future classes, students will be using the flexible seating during collaborative projects, reading and writing workshops, STEM activities, and independent learning time. My goal is to continue building a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and motivated to do their best learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778090491548,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-seating-for-engagement/10261916/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Seating for Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8362269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659754579095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8362269"},{"teacherId":5899371,"projectId":10133329,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom's caterpillars and TIME for Kids magazines for the upcoming school year. This year, my students were absolutely captivated as they watched the tiny caterpillars transform through their life cycles right before their eyes. The moment we gathered outside to set our butterflies free was truly magical; seeing the look of wonder on their faces as they watched them take flight is a memory that I know will stick with them for a lifetime. Your support has turned our classroom into a living laboratory where curiosity thrives.\r\n\r\nBeyond the hands-on science of our butterfly project, your contribution ensures that my students will continue to have access to high-quality journalism through TIME for Kids. These magazines are such a vital resource, helping my class build essential reading skills while staying informed about the world around them in an age-appropriate way. By blending the thrill of nature with the gift of literacy, you are providing these children with a well-rounded and inspiring educational experience. We are so grateful to have you as partners in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1773873721575,"projectUrl":"project/wings-and-words-exploring-nature-and-th/10133329/","projectTitle":"Wings and Words: Exploring Nature and the News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzwedel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899371_orig.jpg?crop=467,468,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740060966818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssalzwedel"},{"teacherId":10441808,"projectId":10119306,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed my classroom in the most meaningful way. Because of your support, my students now have access to sensory tables and materials that are already making a powerful impact on their ability to regulate, engage, and learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe moment I introduced the sensory tables, the excitement was immediate. Students who often struggle to stay regulated were drawn in right away—exploring, smiling, and engaging in ways that felt safe and natural to them. One moment that stood out was watching a student who typically has difficulty remaining in a group setting independently engage with the sensory materials for an extended period of time, calmly and successfully. That moment alone showed just how impactful these resources are.\r\n\r\nI am now using the sensory tables daily as part of both structured learning and proactive regulation. During academic rotations, students are incorporating sensory play into early math and literacy activities—scooping, sorting, counting, and building fine motor skills in a hands-on, meaningful way. I am also using these materials proactively to support regulation before behaviors escalate, which has already led to smoother transitions and increased engagement throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I am building a classroom environment where my students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. My next steps are to continue embedding these sensory experiences into academic instruction while increasing student independence and participation in group activities. These materials are not just tools—they are opening doors for my students to access their education in ways that truly meet their needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create a space where they can regulate, focus, and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1775777408822,"projectUrl":"project/regulate-focus-learn-sensory-based-ac/10119306/","projectTitle":"Regulate, Focus, Learn: Sensory-Based Academic Stations for K–1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Revert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10441808_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775785574837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441808"},{"teacherId":8655883,"projectId":10133471,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. By providing high-quality headphones for our iPads and durable take-home folders, you haven't just bought \"stuff\" for our classroom—you've fundamentally changed how my first graders interact with their daily learning. In a busy classroom of six- and seven-year-olds, these tools are the bridge between a noisy room and a focused mind.\r\n\r\nWhile many of us use technology for entertainment, in our classroom, the iPads (now paired with your headphones) serve as personalized tutors. My students use them to access adaptive literacy programs that listen to them read and provide immediate feedback. Before your gift, the \"noise bleed\" from multiple tablets made it nearly impossible for children to hear the subtle phonetic differences between sounds like \"sh\" and \"ch.\" Now, my students are immersed in their own private \"learning bubbles.\" They can hear every phoneme clearly, which has led to a noticeable jump in their reading confidence and decoding accuracy.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room when I brought out the new headphones was palpable! For a first grader, there is something incredibly empowering about having their own professional-looking gear; it makes them feel like \"serious students.\" However, the most heartwarming impact has been on my English Language Learners and students with sensory sensitivities. One student, who used to become overwhelmed by the ambient classroom chatter, now puts on their headphones and visibly relaxes, finally able to focus on their math fluency games without distraction.\r\n\r\nThe take-home folders have been equally transformative. In Arizona, we place a heavy emphasis on the \"Move On When Reading\" initiative, which requires a strong school-to-home connection. These folders have become our \"command center.\" Because they are sturdy and organized, my students take immense pride in transporting their \"Star Work\" and nightly reading logs back and forth. It has taught them a sense of responsibility and ensured that the vital practice they do at home is never lost in the bottom of a backpack. Thank you for investing in their growth and making our classroom a more focused, organized place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1773512070498,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-year-planning/10133471/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the Year Planning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8655883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663277193816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmeyeraz"},{"teacherId":6922599,"projectId":10118563,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Reading Buddies program. Your investment is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have limited access to books at home, which makes your support even more impactful. With your help, we are expanding our collection to include engaging graphic novel editions of beloved stories like *The Baby-Sitters Club* and *Percy Jackson & the Olympians*. These books are already sparking excitement and opening doors for students who may have previously struggled with traditional texts.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels are a vital tool in supporting literacy. They help students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop critical thinking skills through the connection of images and text. Most importantly, they give students a sense of success and confidence — often for the first time — as readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are not only improving their reading skills, but also beginning to see themselves as capable, confident learners. You are helping them discover that they are readers, thinkers, and heroes in their own stories.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1773871160543,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-see-themselves-as-rea/10118563/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students See Themselves As readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6922599_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572388219026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renee-morris"},{"teacherId":6922599,"projectId":9829986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my hardworking and determined students will have access to the Edmark Reading Program: Level 1 – Second Edition, Comprehension—an engaging, evidence-based resource that will strengthen their word recognition, vocabulary, and overall understanding.\r\n\r\nYour gift provides structured, hands-on, and multisensory activities that meet their individual needs and give them repeated practice in meaningful, accessible ways.\r\nWith these new materials, students will be able to work independently, collaborate with peers, and even practice at home with their families. Most importantly, they will build confidence as they experience success and discover the joy and power of literacy.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is opening doors and changing futures—one reader at a time. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping every child experience the pride that comes with learning to read.","fullyFundedDate":1770763660068,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-the-e/9829986/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers Through the Edmark Reading Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6922599_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572388219026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renee-morris"},{"teacherId":8359537,"projectId":9702162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom STEM book library. With this huge influx of STEM and Computer Science related books, my students are able to learn more about these topics and have projects introduced in an engaging way.\r\n\r\nMy current students enjoy these stories and they will be utilized by children for many years to come. My pre-kindergarten students enjoyed the \"Too Tall Houses\" story before working with partners to complete a tower building challenge. It was wonderful to see their excitement during the story and hands on learning!\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and their STEM learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764976088469,"projectUrl":"project/stemspirational-books/9702162/","projectTitle":"STEMspirational Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanlandingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359537_orig.jpg?crop=1726,1726,x462,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755811203133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359537"},{"teacherId":5899371,"projectId":9850574,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of mechanical pencils! What may seem like a simple supply has truly made a big difference in our daily routine. Thanks to your contribution, we have officially put an end to our pencil sharpening \"nightmares,\" and we are able to spend more time focused on learning instead of waiting in line at the sharpener. Your support helps our classroom run more smoothly and allows students to stay engaged and ready to do their best work. We are so grateful for your kindness, generosity, and investment in our students' success. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMichelle Salzwedel","fullyFundedDate":1762267498940,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-for-sharp-minds/9850574/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils for Sharp Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzwedel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899371_orig.jpg?crop=467,468,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740060966818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssalzwedel"},{"teacherId":8359537,"projectId":9511178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my Flexible seating project. My students were extremely excited when they first saw the wave stools. They couldn't wait to try them out and have loved being able to wiggle, wobble and move while they are working. \r\nThe lap desks are also a hit with my students. They have be utilized on the floor as well as on the tables to create a raised or standing desk. Student engagement has increased as students are invested in continuing to use the new seats. \r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764789641379,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats-for-tech/9511178/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats for Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanlandingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359537_orig.jpg?crop=1726,1726,x462,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755811203133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359537"},{"teacherId":3371426,"projectId":9878942,"letterContent":"All of the students in my various small groups appreciate the new resources! The students were so excited when they saw the new whiteboards around the room. They were even more excited to get to use them and work in groups. \r\n\r\nWe are now collaborating up at our new vertical whiteboards, and able to use the magnetic manipulatives consistently. Students can now think together and show their thinking in more ways. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your donation, it has helped us continue to grow our math skills and tackle new topics. The students ask constantly if we will be at the boards and working together. I love their engagement and excitement and cannot wait to continue on this journey with them!","fullyFundedDate":1766167169481,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-math-barriers-tools-for-engag/9878942/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away Math Barriers: Tools for Engaging Small Group Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371426_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677687895518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371426"},{"teacherId":6922599,"projectId":9942908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Reading Buddies! We are excited to begin our second session with the new book bags. After our first session, we learned a great deal and we were able to nearly double participation for the second session — from 25 to 43 elementary students. Thanks to the strong bonds formed with the high school students, our elementary students now see Reading Buddies as a fun after-school activity rather than just \"more work.\" We are excited to continue to grow Reading Buddies in the future. 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