{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sanborn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Thank you again for your kind donation!","fullyFundedDate":1766461277041,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies-book-bags/9942908/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies Book Bags","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":6229448,"projectId":9676291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible contributions towards our Building a Compassionate Community project. These donations have provided us with tools to increase our community connection, fostering deeper relationships with our students, parents and family members. With the materials from this project and the collaboration of our Community Connection committee, we have celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Heritage Month, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and Hope Week. Each of these events acknowledged important demographics in our school community that contribute to the brilliance and diversity of our Sanborn Suns. We still plan on using additional materials for upcoming bus stop visits, Kindness Weeks and more! Thank you for creating opportunities for our community to connect and feel seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1758636740153,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-compassionate-community/9676291/","projectTitle":"Building a Compassionate Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6229448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758852361748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6229448"},{"teacherId":6229448,"projectId":9662183,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH for contributing to Sensory-sational Sunshine: Tools to Shine Bright project. These sensory tools have been so helpful to stock up on and provide support to students in need. Items like the Kinetic Sand and notebooks have made my office an even more welcoming place, providing opportunities for students to create and express. The timer supports children transitioning to and from my office, providing a visual reminder and setting boundaries to reinforce expectations. The sensory tools like the headphones and chew alternatives were quickly distributed into the hands of students that utilize them in the classroom. They increase their focus and emotional regulation to improve academic success. Finally, the air-dry clay has been a big hit! Students have made their our very own worry stones and pocket hugs as we discuss coping skills for navigating anxiety. Having a stockpile of tools like these helps our whole campus succeed! We are immensely grateful for your contributions and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757729818419,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sational-sunshine-tools-to-shin/9662183/","projectTitle":"Sensory-sational Sunshine: Tools to Shine Bright!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6229448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758852361748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6229448"},{"teacherId":6922599,"projectId":9853524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding my attendance at the Wilson Dyslexia Conference 2026.\r\n\r\nThe opportunity to learn directly from experts like Barbara Wilson, Reid Lyon, and Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan has been transformative. I've gained invaluable insights into:\r\n\r\nThe Science of Dyslexia: Understanding the latest neurological research to better identify student needs.\r\n\r\nStructured Literacy: Learning evidence-based strategies to improve reading impact for all learners.\r\n\r\nMultilingual Support: Gaining specific tools to help English learners succeed through cross-linguistic teaching.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am returning to my students with a renewed sense of purpose and a toolkit full of research-based strategies that will make a tangible difference in their literacy journeys.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my professional growth and, more importantly, in the future of the students I serve.","fullyFundedDate":1761923111366,"projectUrl":"project/from-struggle-to-strength-empowering-yo/9853524/","projectTitle":"From Struggle to Strength: Empowering Young Readers Through Dyslexia Training","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":1905309,"projectId":9395834,"letterContent":"My students love the items included here. The books have been a great addition to their calming area as it supports their feelings and emotional needs.\r\nAs students in my class are currently learning how to read these picture books offer a great visual support. My students often read independently or with a peer. I know that when they become more comfortable with their reading skills they will enjoy these books even more.\r\nThank you for supporting my students and offering them items they may not have gotten without your help. \r\nWe are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1754021310281,"projectUrl":"project/representation-learning-and-diversity/9395834/","projectTitle":"Representation, Learning, and Diversity for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905309_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724474413525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1905309"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59906","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":553,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.5,"schoolId":59906,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sanborn Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sanborn Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/chandler-unified-school-district-80/sanborn-elementary-school/59906"}