{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shadow Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4606207,"projectId":8279568,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation that supplied art paper, paints, crayons and so much more. All Students were able to participate in all activities.\r\n Having supplies that are not warn and used is tremendous. I have been able to stretch across al curriculums to incorporate art. This not only help students understand what we are talking about.... it gives them a sense of pride that they accomplished something great.\r\n At the end of the year, all the beautiful art was made into a special portfolio book to be cherished by parents and the child. I only hear positive comments and joy from both the child and the parents.","fullyFundedDate":1711546243723,"projectUrl":"project/van-goghs-in-first-grade/8279568/","projectTitle":"Van Gogh's in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schumer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4606207"},{"teacherId":7651814,"projectId":10655256,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express how deeply grateful my third-grade students and I are for your extraordinary generosity. Because of your kindness, our classroom at Shadow Valley Elementary School has been completely transformed into an interactive hub for hands-on mathematical discovery. When our boxes finally arrived, the excitement among the children was electric, and their natural curiosity instantly turned into an eager, joyful enthusiasm for learning every single day.\r\n\r\nMathematics can often feel abstract or intimidating for young learners, but your support has brought mathematical concepts directly into their hands, making numbers concrete, visual, and deeply engaging. My students have been putting every single donated resource to incredible use across our daily curriculum, practicing and mastering fundamental operations and advanced concepts alike.\r\n\r\nThe GAKICO Montessori Wooden Math Hundred Board has become a cornerstone of our number sense centers. With its magnetic number tiles and activity cards, my third-graders have been physically sequencing numbers, exploring place value patterns, and building exceptional counting fluency in a way that traditional worksheets could never achieve. Seeing them physically manipulate the tiles to understand how numbers build upon one another has unlocked a tremendous amount of mathematical confidence.\r\n\r\nFor our daily computation practice—spanning multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—the **LumiStar Jumbo Magnetic Numbers and Ten Frame Math Counters Set** has been an absolute game-changer. The 123 color-coded pieces, math signs, and magnetic boards allow students to visually group arrays, model equal shares for division, and build equations right on our whiteboards during group lessons. Instead of simply memorizing multiplication and division facts by rote, the children are actively constructing equal groups and seeing the logic behind why equations work.\r\n\r\nFractions, which traditionally present a significant developmental hurdle in third grade, have transformed into one of our absolute favorite units of study thanks to the **Learning Resources Magnetic Apple Fractions**. These magnetic fraction manipulatives allow the children to visually partition shapes, explore equal parts of a whole, and compare fractions on our whiteboards in real time. Watching a student's face light up when they physically piece fractional parts together and realize what a true fraction represents is a magical teaching moment that happens in our room nearly every day.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Taylor Vintage Mechanical Kitchen Scale has wonderfully bridged abstract mathematics with real-world applications. By letting students measure weight, explore data, and work with dual-unit dials during hands-on estimation activities, the scale brings tangible weight and measurement concepts to life right before their eyes. Whether they are working collaboratively in small groups or engaging in independent practice tailored to their specific learning pace, every student is finding a point of entry that honors their unique learning style.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in public school education and investing so deeply in the potential of my third-grade students. Your contribution has done far more than supply our classroom with equipment; it has shown my students that there are caring people in the wider world who are rooting for their success. We are endlessly grateful for your partnership in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1789693948748,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education/10655256/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7651814"},{"teacherId":3089264,"projectId":10309684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our standing whiteboards! When the boxes arrived, my students couldn't wait to get them set up. They were so excited to get going on challenging thinking tasks. \r\n\r\nSince bringing these vertical non-permanent surfaces into our math classroom, the transformation has been incredible. Instead of sitting at desks, my students are standing and tackling challenging problems together. \r\n\r\nThese whiteboards have turned our classroom in a space for mathematical thinking. Your donation didn't just bring classroom supplies, but changed the culture of our classroom. thank you for helping make our Thinking Classroom reality.","fullyFundedDate":1787139074580,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms/10309684/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3089264_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506016842064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3089264"},{"teacherId":5653056,"projectId":10467947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project, \"Building Blocks of Math.\" Your support has made a meaningful impact in our classroom!\r\nStrategies and hands-on materials have transformed how my students learn:\r\n Digi Blocks: These have helped my students tremendously in understanding place value. They love building hundreds and then taking them apart to regroup during addition and subtraction. Seeing them so engaged and hearing their discussions—like \"I need one more ten\" or \"We need to break the one hundred apart to get more tens\"—has been incredible for me as a teacher.\r\n Linking Cubes: They have been essential for counting and visualizing number values. Being able to physically count and see what a number like two hundred actually looks like has greatly strengthened their conceptual understanding.\r\n 10-Sided Dice: We use these every week to build math fluency through games. The students absolutely love the novelty of using ten-sided dice instead of standard six-sided ones.\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom and supporting my students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1787139626997,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-of-math/10467947/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks of Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosencrantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653056"},{"teacherId":7128084,"projectId":10510786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through Donors Choose! Your generosity will make such a meaningful difference in the lives of my second-grade students. With the BrainPOP Jr. subscription, my students will have access to engaging videos and digital lessons that bring learning to life. \r\n\r\nThe modeling clay, pipe cleaners, cardstock, and other classroom supplies will give them opportunities to explore their creativity, build, create, and learn through hands-on experiences. \r\n\r\nThese resources will help make learning more interactive, exciting, and meaningful. My students will be able to strengthen their fine motor skills, practice problem-solving, think creatively, and develop confidence as they bring their ideas to life. Whether we are working on STEM activities, reading responses, math projects, or classroom displays, these materials will be used throughout the year to support learning and discovery. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness helps me create a classroom where students feel encouraged to explore new ideas and be proud of what they accomplish. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them more opportunities to learn. Your support truly helps make our classroom a place where young learners can create, explore, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787139178037,"projectUrl":"project/creating-learning-and-growing-together/10510786/","projectTitle":"Creating, Learning, and Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stettler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7128084"},{"teacherId":8830310,"projectId":10279308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Story Champs bundle, including the AAC bundle and online training. Your generosity is bringing meaningful opportunities for communication and learning to our special education students in kindergarten through sixth grade at Shadow Valley Elementary.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are developing language and communication skills, and some use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to express themselves. The Story Champs materials will give us engaging, structured ways to help students understand and tell stories, learn new words, and organize their ideas. With visual supports and AAC resources, students can take part in storytelling in ways that work for them—whether they communicate by speaking, using AAC, or combining different methods.\r\n\r\nBuilding oral storytelling and narrative language skills can help students share experiences, connect ideas, and participate more confidently in classroom conversations. We're excited to make storytelling inviting and accessible, so every student has a way to contribute and be heard.\r\n\r\nThe online training is an important part of this gift, too. I'll learn how to use the materials thoughtfully and consistently, adapt activities to meet students' needs, and support communication across lessons. This training will help me put the resources into practice with care and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than new materials. It helps create opportunities for our students to grow their voices, share their ideas, and celebrate what they can do. Thank you for investing in their learning and for making our classroom a more welcoming place for communication.","fullyFundedDate":1778539295987,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-improve-their-language/10279308/","projectTitle":"Help My Student's Improve Their Language With Story Champs.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830310"},{"teacherId":7988881,"projectId":10465596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Building Thinking Classroom\" vision to life! The arrival of our new rolling whiteboards, vibrant markers, fresh erasers, and student folders has completely transformed the dynamic of our classroom. My students are naturally curious, resilient, and collaborative problem-solvers. These materials have unlocked their potential by giving them the exact physical space they need to think out loud, debate ideas, and take ownership of their own learning.\r\nWhen the massive boxes arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Once the whiteboards were ready to use the students were randomly assigned to teams and gathered around the rolling whiteboards to tackle a complex, open-ended math and logic puzzle. A specific moment that stood out to me was watching a group that normally struggles with communication collaborate together and brainstorming great ideas.\r\nNow that our thinking routines are established, our next steps are focused on deeper agency and goal setting. Students are using their new folders to keep track of their personal learning targets and team milestones.\r\nWe are grateful for your generous and thoughtful donation!","fullyFundedDate":1787140070189,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classroom-community/10465596/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7988881"},{"teacherId":7651814,"projectId":10355206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The arrival of our new math materials has completely transformed how my third graders experience mathematics. We immediately put the rolling dry erase boards, manipulatives, and organizational tools to work as we launched our Building Thinking Classrooms routines. Watching the students' faces light up as they realized they would be getting out of their seats to collaborate and actively solve problems together was truly a highlight of our school year.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources on our daily math instruction has been incredible. The rolling whiteboards serve as our vertical learning spaces, allowing small groups to stand, sketch out their thought processes, and debate mathematical strategies in real time. Paired with our new hands-on manipulatives—like the magnetic ten-frames, linking cubes, rekenreks, and place value disks—abstract concepts are finally becoming concrete. My students are no longer just sitting and listening; they are building models, explaining their reasoning, and engaging in dynamic peer-to-peer learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are developing a deep, conceptual understanding of math while building their confidence and communication skills. You have provided us with the essential tools to make math an active, joyful, and thinking-centered experience rather than a passive one. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the mathematical futures of these amazing young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1787140362427,"projectUrl":"project/math-on-the-move-in-3rd-grade/10355206/","projectTitle":"Math on the Move in 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7651814"},{"teacherId":6031296,"projectId":10464880,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and send a huge thank-you for your awesome donation to our PE program! Your support means the world to us, and I wanted to share how your gift is already making a real difference for our kids.\r\n\r\nCornhole Set: We used this during a bean bag lesson with my special needs class, and it was a massive hit! It was the perfect accessible way for the kids to work on hand-eye coordination and team play while having a blast.\r\n\r\nTimer: This has become a staple at recess for timing Gaga Ball rounds. It keeps the rotations fair, cuts down on waiting time, and keeps the energy super high on the playground.\r\n\r\nRing Toss Equipment: We set this up as a skill station at our school carnival that our PTA puts on to support our school. \r\n\r\nSupporting our PE program touches so many parts of our school day—from inclusive PE lessons to recess fun and community events.","fullyFundedDate":1787140217979,"projectUrl":"project/26-27-its-going-to-be-magic/10464880/","projectTitle":"26-27 It's Going To Be Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6031296_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603385020629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6031296"},{"teacherId":7126882,"projectId":10383911,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. Our class has benefited greatly because of the supplies and resources we have received. \r\n\r\nThe Scholastic News magazines have been a hit with my second grade students. They have enjoyed reading about a variety of high interest subjects. The pictures make the magazines even more engaging. These magazines have given my students meaningful and educational reading opportunities that they really enjoy.\r\n\r\nWe use BrainPopJr. often to introduce and expand understanding of a variety of subjects. These are highly engaging short videos, and they are perfect for the beginning of new concepts. We love to stop the videos and have class discussions to check their understanding of the things they are learning. \r\n\r\nThe supplies that have been so graciously donated have given students opportunities to show their learning through a variety of projects and activities. These materials and resources have made a noticeable impact on my students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1787139254352,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-for-another-awesome-year/10383911/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed for Another Awesome Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7126882"},{"teacherId":3327510,"projectId":10447815,"letterContent":"These supplies have helped make my classroom more engaging and supportive of students' different learning needs. The magnetic dot models and counters have strengthened students' number sense through hands-on learning. I have seen them understand concepts more quickly this year because they can visualize the concepts. The rolling whiteboard have made lessons more interactive and improved small-group instruction. We are able to quickly glance around the room and make observations of different strategies used to solve problems. The wiggle seats have helped students stay focused while allowing movement. Overall, these tools have increased student participation, confidence, and understanding while creating a more inclusive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1787139919321,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-hands-on-tools-for-4th-g/10447815/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Hands-On Tools for 4th Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3327510_orig.jpg?crop=3137,3137,x1240,y510&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628657766972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3327510"},{"teacherId":6848432,"projectId":10431056,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in donating to our classroom project. Having my classroom organized and restocked has been so beneficial in starting out the school year. The rolling stool has helped me move around the classroom on my students level and give them the help and support they need. The spinning wheel and prize caddy has always been an encouraging way to motivate my students to try hard. After a week of hard work, my student get the opportunity to spin the wheel and earn a prize. After they spin the wheel so many times, they then get to choose out of the big prize box. It is something they look forward to each week.","fullyFundedDate":1787139793751,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-organize-motivate-and-celebra/10431056/","projectTitle":"Tools to Organize, Motivate, and Celebrate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nevius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6848432"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33394","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":558,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":69,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":33394,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shadow Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shadow Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/shadow-valley-elementary-school/33394"}