{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sanborn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10441808,"projectId":10325390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the project, Building Independence One Visual at a Time. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my kindergarten and first grade special education classroom. Many of my students thrive with visual supports, and these materials have quickly become an essential part of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe visual supports help students understand what is expected of them throughout the day, making transitions smoother and reducing anxiety. They allow my students to complete tasks more independently, communicate their needs, and participate more successfully in classroom activities. As their confidence grows, I have seen increased engagement, improved independence, and fewer frustrations during learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts has been watching students begin to rely on their visual supports instead of waiting for an adult to tell them what to do next. Students who previously needed constant prompting are now checking their schedules, following routines, and completing activities with greater independence. These may seem like small steps, but for my students, they represent incredible progress toward lifelong skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness has provided tools that will continue to support them every single day. I am truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you have made in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783102738445,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-one-visual-at-a-ti/10325390/","projectTitle":"Building Independence One Visual at a Time","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":9572579,"projectId":10251302,"letterContent":"When our packages arrived, the excitement in the classroom was electric! My 4th graders were most thrilled to try out the new noise-reducing headphones. In a bustling elementary classroom, overstimulation can easily derail a student's focus. The moment they put the headphones on, their eyes lit up as they realized they had their own personal \"quiet zone.\" These have become an essential tool during independent reading and math blocks, allowing students to filter out background noise and fully immerse themselves in their learning. Meanwhile, having a ready supply of disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer gives all of us peace of mind, keeping our shared learning space healthy, fresh, and distraction-free.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has transformed how I leverage technology to differentiate instruction in our room. While technology in the home is often used for passive entertainment, in our school setting, it powers interactive, targeted learning. Using digital TPT resources, I'm able to project hands-on math simulations and interactive multiplication challenges directly onto our board, as well as assign engaging, self-paced practice on student devices. This makes abstract concepts visual and concrete, turning daily math and literacy lessons into interactive experiences where every student can participate at their own skill level.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just bring supplies to our classroom—it built a healthier, more focused environment where every single student feels equipped to succeed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1777769917833,"projectUrl":"project/peace-prep-and-powerful-pedagogy/10251302/","projectTitle":"Peace, Prep, and Powerful Pedagogy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gillette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9572579_orig.jpg?crop=703,703,x559,y1368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718826767747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jgillette"},{"teacherId":8655883,"projectId":10172831,"letterContent":"The beginning of the school year is always an exciting but busy time. Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to start the year with the supplies they needed from day one. Seeing each child receive their own folders, crayons, and markers brought so many smiles and excitement. Instead of worrying about whether they had the materials to participate, every student was ready to learn alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are already making a difference in our classroom. Students are using their folders to stay organized and keep track of their work, while the crayons and markers are helping bring creativity to our writing, science, and art projects. Having these essential materials readily available allows us to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies or sharing limited resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us begin the school year with confidence. Your kindness has created an environment where every child feels prepared, included, and excited to learn. We can't wait to continue exploring, creating, and growing together this year, and we are so grateful that you are part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778178562050,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10172831/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","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":10286113,"letterContent":"I am writing to share a heartfelt thank you and an update on the project you so generously funded. Because of your support, I was able to attend the Wilson® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.) Virtual Meeting, and the impact of this training is already making a difference.\r\n\r\nYour investment has elevated my teaching and directly impacted teachers and students.\r\n\r\nThe meeting provided me with the latest, evidence-based strategies in structured literacy and cognitive reading science. I returned with refined diagnostic tools that allow me to pinpoint exactly where a student's reading struggles lie and address them immediately. As a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer, my learning doesn't stop with me. I am already sharing these updated methodologies and insights with special education, general education teachers, and support staff. Your donation did not just train one teacher; it is actively raising the standard of literacy instruction across multiple sites.","fullyFundedDate":1778738358059,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-reader-advanced-traini/10286113/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Reader: Advanced Training for Dyslexia Support","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":8361305,"projectId":9503856,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials arrive in our classroom! There was an immediate wave of excitement as we unpacked the boxes. The children were especially excited about the new headphones, and they couldn't wait to test them out with our iPads. Since several of our old headphones had begun to fail, having working, reliable gear made them feel incredibly special and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting all of these amazing tools to use every single day. A favorite classroom moment has been watching the students use the Lace-A-Word beads; they have had so much fun searching for letters to spell out their names and sight words, completely unaware that they are also building crucial fine motor strength. The Magic Writing Boards have made practicing our handwriting feel like a fun game rather than a chore, and the cool new scissors scoops have become a highlight of our fine motor centers as the kids practice their gripping and coordination.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to be the backbone of our daily literacy and motor-skill lessons. Our next step is to use the Lace-A-Word beads to transition from spelling individual words to building simple, short sentences. We will also be pairing our new headphones with interactive reading programs on the iPads to help boost our phonics skills. Thank you so much for contributing to this project and making it such a wonderful success for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755701733098,"projectUrl":"project/a-foundation-for-learning-little-hands/9503856/","projectTitle":"A Foundation for Learning: Little Hands, Big Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeHart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361305_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784694563675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361305"},{"teacherId":10441808,"projectId":10201387,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, Small Hands, Big Growth Through Fine Motor Learning. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the classroom, and I am so grateful for your investment in my students.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, many students are working on foundational fine motor skills that support writing, cutting, self-help tasks, and classroom independence. We use the resources during structured fine motor centers and small-group instruction. Students practice skills such as grasping, pinching, hand strengthening, bilateral coordination, and visual-motor integration while engaging in hands-on activities that feel fun and motivating.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. My students were eager to explore the new activities, and many were drawn to them right away. Seeing their enthusiasm and engagement reminded me how important it is to provide meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that meet their unique needs.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources to build the fine motor skills needed for handwriting, classroom tasks, and daily living skills into next school year. The next steps include incorporating the materials into themed academic activities and increasing opportunities for students to practice independence while strengthening the skills they need both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create meaningful learning opportunities for my students. Your support is helping them build confidence, independence, and skills that will benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778717263854,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-growth-through-fine-mot/10201387/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Growth Through Fine Motor Learning","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":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. 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