{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shelby Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9752743,"projectId":9188056,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous donation and unwavering support of my preschool project. Your contribution made a significant impact on our young learners, helping them explore and enjoy the wonders of Science in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThanks to the resources you provided, the children had the opportunity to participate in several hands-on activities that sparked their curiosity and creativity. One of the highlights was the table-top building project, where the kids used pipe tubes and blocks to construct various objects. The joy on their faces when they saw their completed toys was truly priceless, and it helped them understand basic principles of engineering and design.\r\n\r\nAnother memorable activity involved exploring the concept of buoyancy through a sink-or-float experiment. The children were amazed to see certain items sink while others floated. Their eyes lit up with wonder as they realized how the different materials behaved in water. After several trials, they developed the ability to predict which items would sink and which would float, and their confidence in applying their new knowledge grew each time.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting activities was building the orbiting solar system. One of my students, in particular, was absolutely fascinated by the planets. Watching him eagerly assemble the model and seeing his excitement when it worked perfectly was a moment of true joy. This hands-on project not only taught the children about the solar system but also encouraged them to think critically and problem-solve.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am thrilled to introduce the next theme to the class: the Life Cycle. I can't wait to see how the children respond to this new topic, and I know that with your continued support, we will be able to make this lesson just as engaging and impactful as the last.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your contributions are truly making a difference in these young learners' lives, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752832295666,"projectUrl":"project/little-explorers-hands-on-science-fun-f/9188056/","projectTitle":"Little Explorers: Hands-On Science Fun for Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eme Manda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9752743"},{"teacherId":4179794,"projectId":9586938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. Your generosity has made such a meaningful impact on both my students and me. Because of your support, I've been able to create a variety of engaging, hands-on learning centers that allow my students to explore, experiment, and stay focused. I've also been able to better organize my data, which helps me tailor instruction and meet the unique needs of each student more effectively.\r\n\r\nI have seen such growth in my students—they are learning more, learning faster, and staying on task because they are actively involved in their learning. It is such a joy to watch their excitement and curiosity grow every day.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to each of you who donated and believed in my classroom. Your support has given me the opportunity to become a better teacher, one who can provide meaningful, personalized learning experiences for every student. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible and for helping me pursue the teaching I strive to do each day.","fullyFundedDate":1757423313092,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-items-for-a-successful-y/9586938/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Items for a Successful Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4179794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483494151148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hayes2ndgrade"},{"teacherId":9701501,"projectId":8841419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My kids love getting out of their desks and having flexible seating. Sometimes it is easier for kids to find a quiet spot to either work independently or with a friend. They love how colorful they are and even stacking 2 or 3 of them together! When they walked in and saw the new rug they were so excited and very protective of others walking on it with outside shoes. \r\nOur classroom is a more comfortable space and they we appreciate your generosity so much!","fullyFundedDate":1734039405952,"projectUrl":"project/there-will-always-be-a-spot-for-my-stude/8841419/","projectTitle":"There will always be a SPOT for my students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701501"},{"teacherId":9693214,"projectId":8724044,"letterContent":"We are sorry it has taken us so long to send our thank you. We have just finished our last science kit (Force and Motion). We have been experimenting with the science kits. We made parachutes to go with our Force and Motion science kit and then tried them outside. This made for quite an interesting recess for all the students, not just our 3rd graders. The second kit was a Habitat kit. The students loved this one. We did some experimenting and then the students did research and created Google slides to present their information. The third kit was a Weather and Climate science kit. We have quite the interesting weather in Montana and the students had a wonderful time experimenting with this kit. We also went outside and blew bubbles in the extreme cold during winter. We also discussed why our seasons and climates are different than in other parts of the world. The students have so much enjoyed the science kits. Thank you very much for supplying these kits for us. \r\n The students have also enjoyed exploring multiplication and division with the MathStackers. They are a great way for kids to \"see\" how multiplication and division work in a hands-on way. I also used them with my lower students that are working on addition and subtractions. It gave them a hands-on method of learning these concepts.","fullyFundedDate":1725243251965,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-like-magic-only-real/8724044/","projectTitle":"STEM Is Like Magic - Only Real!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnhill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693214"},{"teacherId":9752743,"projectId":8835918,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding my classroom projects. Your kindness and dedication to education have significantly impacted my students, especially in strengthening their reading skills. Seeing their excitement when they received the new books and resources was truly heartwarming. Because of you, my students can now access engaging materials that inspire a love for reading and learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where students feel motivated and confident in their abilities. Many of my students have already shown remarkable progress, eagerly picking up books that challenge them and developing stronger literacy skills. These resources not only enhance their academic growth but also foster a lifelong passion for reading—something that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and the power of education. Your support has made a difference, and I am genuinely grateful for the kindness and generosity you have shared with our classroom. Because of you, my students have the tools they need to succeed, and I can't wait to see them continue to grow as readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1733179968369,"projectUrl":"project/reading-adventures-fun-pages-ahead/8835918/","projectTitle":"Reading Adventures: Fun Pages Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eme Manda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9752743"},{"teacherId":9114232,"projectId":8833482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support by using your resources to assist my classroom in purchasing math manipulatives to reinforce building math connections as they learn math foundational skills through practice with guided activities and/or play. \r\n\r\nMy kindergarten small groups were so excited to build numeral skyscrapers for counting 0-10 and creating snakes in colored patterns up to 100 with their brand new tub of Unifix Cubes. It also helped with their fine motor skills of putting them together or pulling them apart. We used the Color Identification Poster to review their color names and their new Shape Tracing Mats to practice tracing geometric shapes. Lastly, they literally jumped for joy as we laid out the Spot Narker Floor Spots that I wrote numbers on them 1-10 so they could identify the number I gave them through a kinesthetic activity. \r\n\r\nAs I continue to incorporate these manipulatives throughout the year, I am positive that this will help them progress through each math standard with a better grasp and build a love for math through active play using these purchased manipulatives.","fullyFundedDate":1727650902284,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-connections-using-manipu/8833482/","projectTitle":"Building Math Connections - Using Manipulatives Through Purposeful Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9114232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690234027337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114232"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78752","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":294,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":70,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":78752,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shelby Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shelby Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/shelby-public-schools/shelby-elementary-school/78752"}