{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandburg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2530763,"projectId":9796554,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my students! They have been coming into school more hungry that any other time I remember in the past. I think the pandemic and the recent closure of the government have taken a toll on my families. The kids are the ones who pay a huge price for lack of finances. \r\n\r\nI have been leveling the playing field, but providing extra healthy snacks to students who need it. The students have welcomed the extra food. \r\n\r\nThank you for caring about my students! Learning can not occur while someone is hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1763494152148,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-students-struggle-to-learn/9796554/","projectTitle":"Hungry Students Struggle to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suerdieck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2530763"},{"teacherId":2530763,"projectId":9793500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping inspire my students with the love of reading! I was not sure of the effect that graphic novels would be for my students, but they love them! Even my most struggling reader can find something that is interesting and at a level to help him be successful. The picture support also helps students. I know that all students can use these books, but my students need them more. \r\n\r\nThe books are being shared with classroom teachers to provide reading materials for my students in their own classrooms. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759755150067,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-rock/9793500/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Rock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suerdieck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2530763"},{"teacherId":2530763,"projectId":9612863,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help with providing my students materials to help them learn to read and write more effectively. Students who learn in fun and exciting ways, are more likely to retain the information. \r\n\r\nI have materials to inspire my students, like Fill My Bucket. It was used to have my students remember their strengths. I also used the alphabet cones with my kindergarten students. They loved them and practiced their letters and sounds at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe writing materials always help all the kids with writing words, as we practice our phonics skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755792512880,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-writing-rocks/9612863/","projectTitle":"Reading and Writing Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suerdieck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2530763"},{"teacherId":4674273,"projectId":9658520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project, Super Series! I love when students excitedly ask to check out a book, or series of books, that we have read in class. With your help, students now have access to the entire series by Ross Burach. This series is funny and engaging for young readers. My students will be thrilled to have multiple copies of these popular books in our library. \r\n\r\nCreating life-long learners and readers starts with exposing children to wonderful stories. The books you helped to provide play a huge part in this. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1764012222482,"projectUrl":"project/super-series/9658520/","projectTitle":"Super Series","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4674273_orig.jpg?crop=619,619,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683120793136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4674273"},{"teacherId":10059377,"projectId":9422534,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. Donorschoose is such an important organization that I was lucky enough to have been positively impacted by. My classroom would not be what it is without the efforts of Donorschoose.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, we have used the materials endlessly. For example, I am able to positively reinforce my students through the kinetic sand boxes provided to me. When my students first saw the kinetic sand boxes, they were ecstatic.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I was able to hang up different posters and educational materials on my walls with ease due to the sticky tack provided to me. Students have their own bins that help them feel like home in the classroom. \r\n\r\nNext, my students would benefit greatly from flexible seating such as exercise ball chairs and wobble stools. This will likely be on my next Donorschoose project.","fullyFundedDate":1750774703971,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-my-cross-cat-special-ed-class/9422534/","projectTitle":"Help Fill My Cross-Cat Special Ed Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10059377_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750288504281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10059377"},{"teacherId":4917006,"projectId":9634738,"letterContent":"We have used all of the donated art supplies so often! We use crayons and markers daily and colored pencils biweekly. We have made pumpkins and painted pieces of pumpkin pie with the tempera paint and have also made handprint turkeys! These are beautiful keepsakes for families.\r\n\r\nWe have all of the markers and crayons handy to replenish supplies we use frequently. Students are able to explore the artistic medium they prefer. We are about to begin working on more crafts for the winter season. Thanks for helping make memories!","fullyFundedDate":1757683177512,"projectUrl":"project/colorfully-creative-in-k/9634738/","projectTitle":"Colorfully Creative in K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4917006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689040825420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rossmagical4thgrade"},{"teacherId":4917006,"projectId":9622913,"letterContent":"Children love having multiple sensory support options in my classroom. A couple children would not be regulated without these options. They like having the ability to choose the best space to learn. Your support has helped improve the overall environment in my classroom as we prepare to teach the whole child. \r\n\r\nOur school relies on donations to support our students' learning in new ways that engage and support all learning styles. The rocking chair has been such a hit, I am inspired to furnish my room with another one.\r\n\r\nThank you so kindly.","fullyFundedDate":1755691260350,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-for-kinders/9622913/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4917006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689040825420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rossmagical4thgrade"},{"teacherId":6176427,"projectId":9558800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for your generous donations! This project would never have been able to happen without your support! I am so excited to have these zipper pouches for my students to hold important items such as books, math manipulatives and STEM items. \r\n\r\nStudents use the medium zipper pouches each day to store their guided reading books. These are books that are at each students reading level. It is so hard to find books that are at kindergarten student's level since they are beginning readers. These very basic but VERY important books need to be kept safe and organized for students. These zipper pouches are crucial to making this organization happen and also in teaching students the importance of organization at an early age. My students were very excited to get fresh and unripped pouches!\r\n\r\nThank you SO much again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1755749854661,"projectUrl":"project/rockstar-kindergarten-students-need-to-b/9558800/","projectTitle":"Rockstar Kindergarten Students Need to Be Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guikema","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176427_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x450,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599960692937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsay-guikema"},{"teacherId":4917006,"projectId":9558491,"letterContent":"The learning easel has helped with our small group instruction. The book bins help sort books and keep things organized. The kids love the bright colors and it helps to say look in the \"pink\" bin. \r\n\r\nThe sensory seats are helpful for calming students and providing comfy seating. Students learn best when they are comfortable. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide the best materials to students to support their learning. We appreciate all of the generosity in supporting public education. Half of our students are in poverty. They need access to the best educational materials!","fullyFundedDate":1755521901515,"projectUrl":"project/easel-into-reading/9558491/","projectTitle":"Easel into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4917006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689040825420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rossmagical4thgrade"},{"teacherId":4674273,"projectId":9712529,"letterContent":"Having comfortable seating options in the classroom is so important when it comes to students focusing and doing their best. I truly appreciate your generosity and support in providing some new seating for my classroom. Currently, many of our chairs are mismatched, missing parts, or cracking. My students are so excited about these new chairs and I am thrilled to be able to have sturdy seating that students will enjoy, not only in this class, but in classes for many years to come. Thank you so much again for providing this new furniture to students!","fullyFundedDate":1760746877354,"projectUrl":"project/super-seating/9712529/","projectTitle":"Super Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4674273_orig.jpg?crop=619,619,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683120793136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4674273"},{"teacherId":2530763,"projectId":9190056,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students as they practice learning to decode words. The materials are at a perfect level for them to still learn new skills, as they practice skills they have previously learned. The students enjoy the activities, which helps them want to do more practice.\r\n\r\nThe students are gaining skill in phonics and decoding. This will make a huge difference in their reading process. \r\n\r\nI will be able to use these materials for many years to come, so many students will have the advantage of good quality lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1743374652019,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-reading-practice/9190056/","projectTitle":"Science of Reading Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suerdieck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2530763"},{"teacherId":4674273,"projectId":9623556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. I want my classroom to be a place where students work together to collaborate, develop and practice social skills through play-based learning. Providing a variety of building materials and interactive play sets will give my students opportunities to practice skills such as turn taking, have a productive conversation, waiting, and many others. \r\nThe various types of blocks and imaginative play sets are motivating to students and allow them to learn without even realizing they are working on valuable skills. I truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757507865365,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-first-grade/9623556/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4674273_orig.jpg?crop=619,619,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683120793136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4674273"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29550","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":278,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.4,"schoolId":29550,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sandburg Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sandburg Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/springfield-public-schools-district-186/sandburg-elementary-school/29550"}