{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandburg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":4917006,"projectId":9011057,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students beautiful bins to organize books. These bins are sturdy and essential to student success. They are exemplary organization tools and help children choose texts that are appealing. \r\n\r\nMy students are also benefitting from the flex seating choices. Students learn best when they have a choice of materials- these types of flexible seating help. The lap desks are great for students who want to work at carpeted areas or from soft cushions. \r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners enjoy the bright, welcoming environment enhanced by these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1742910952896,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-and-cozy-in-k/9011057/","projectTitle":"Colorful and Cozy 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":6176427,"projectId":9141465,"letterContent":"It is with my deepest gratitude that I thank you again for helping me to fund this project for my classroom. I feel that organization is best taught to students early on in order for them to carry this skill into adulthood. Organizational skills not only help people find what they are looking for but they also can help someone become a responsible member of society as well. \r\n\r\nI am looking forward to providing these zipper bags to students so that they can use them to store their guided reading books. Each bag will have that students number on it and it is their responsibility to make sure that all of their books stay in their bag when they are not reading them and they are returned to me so that I can allow them to check out additional books. The blue tubs are wonderful for storing sets of Legos and also for organizing other math manipulatives for students to use.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your love and support for my classroom! Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1750866969041,"projectUrl":"project/rockstar-kindergarten-students-need-to-b/9141465/","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":4674273,"projectId":9559149,"letterContent":"Having enough space for students to stay organized with their supplies is so valuable! These new seat sacks will allow students to have necessary supplies at their fingertips. Our desks often get crowded with a variety of books and other materials. The seat sacks really help to maximize the space in our classroom!\r\n\r\nStudents sill keep whiteboards and headphones, among other supplies, in these seat sacks. These items are used frequently, and having a seat sack will prevent the headphones from getting tangled. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and kindness in providing these items for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755370927969,"projectUrl":"project/student-storage-for-an-organized-year/9559149/","projectTitle":"Student Storage for an Organized Year!","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"}