{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sitton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4618925,"projectId":9426980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our calm corner project! The new materials have truly transformed our classroom. Students now have a safe and peaceful space where they can take a moment to breathe, reflect, and reset before returning to learning.\r\n\r\nIt's been wonderful to see how much ownership and pride students have taken in using the calm corner responsibly. Many have shared that it helps them feel calmer, more focused, and ready to tackle challenges with a clear mind.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom environment that supports not only academic growth but emotional well-being, too. We're so grateful for your thoughtful contribution and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760221169719,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-caring-space-for-every-student/9426980/","projectTitle":"A Calm, Caring Space for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Halloran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4618925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502063753118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4618925"},{"teacherId":4618925,"projectId":9412968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The new sensory tools have made such a positive difference for my students. These resources are helping them regulate their emotions, stay focused, and feel calm and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to watch students use the tools independently and see how much more confident and comfortable they are in our classroom. Your kindness has created a space where every child can feel supported and successful—academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in the power of meeting students' individual needs.","fullyFundedDate":1758862420253,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-start-sensory-supports-for-stude/9412968/","projectTitle":"A Calm Start: Sensory Supports for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Halloran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4618925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502063753118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4618925"},{"teacherId":4618925,"projectId":9733072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The new headphones have already made a huge impact. My students are now able to focus better during independent work, listen to learning videos and audiobooks, and participate in digital lessons without distractions.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see how something as simple as a pair of headphones can help each student feel more engaged and confident. Your kindness has created a calmer, more productive learning environment where every student can truly do their best work.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760092189641,"projectUrl":"project/focused-learning-with-classroom-headphon/9733072/","projectTitle":"Focused Learning with Classroom Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Halloran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4618925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502063753118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4618925"},{"teacherId":4618925,"projectId":9871533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The new storage shelves have made an incredible difference in keeping our learning space organized and efficient. Now, our materials and supplies have a proper home, making it easier for students to find what they need and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought both order and joy to our classroom. My students are so proud to have a tidy, welcoming space that truly feels like their own. Your contribution helps us make the most of every minute we spend learning together.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your thoughtfulness and belief in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1762214493691,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-storage-shelves-for/9871533/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning: Storage Shelves for a Clutter-Free Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Halloran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4618925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502063753118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4618925"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9334436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our fourth-grade classroom! My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Because of your gift, we now have new headphones that allow all my students to participate in digital learning without distracting/being distracted by their neighbors. With headphones, my students are able to complete math lessons on our digital platform, as well as listen to audiobooks. Both of these make learning more fun and accessible to all learners, especially those with learning differences. Having the ability to keep the sound in their ears allows for students to focus on their own learning, rather than being distracted by something going on in another place in the room. Your support is deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1753243089341,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-4th-graders/9334436/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9334491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! We have not yet used the snap circuits in my classroom. I plan to use them in the spring and have no doubt that students will be engaged and excited when it comes time to learn about electricity. Our first science unit has been about animal senses and how animals survive in their given habitats, and already my students have shown that they are bright, curious scientists. Thank you so much for believing in the power and importance of science education so that my kids can explore!","fullyFundedDate":1746904451872,"projectUrl":"project/snap-circuit-fun/9334491/","projectTitle":"Snap Circuit Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9334330,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fourth graders and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your generosity helps our students see that there are caring people who believe in their dreams and education.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest lifts that happens in fourth grade is the expectation for writing. Having the rainbow colored notebook paper really gets kids excited about writing their final drafts! We recently wrote a full, four paragraph essay, and I wasn't sure, given the time constraints, how many kids would get to a final draft. However, 95% of kids did and I have no doubt that the draw of the final draft paper made a huge difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring kids in both big and small ways!","fullyFundedDate":1753243118447,"projectUrl":"project/starting-fresh-in-4th-grade/9334330/","projectTitle":"Starting Fresh in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9325852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my fourth grade classroom. Your belief in public education and monetary support make a big difference in the lives of my students, and we couldn't be more grateful.\r\n\r\nThis project helped fund grade appropriate supplies for my fourth grade classroom. This is my first year at this grade level, so new supplies were a necessity. Students have already been able to use the spinners to play math games, and we use our white boards every day in math. The colored pencils are being used on a regular basis to tap into my students' love for art and creative projects, and the clipboards allow students to get up and move from their desks, while still able to participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nOur appreciation is deep and we hope you feel that. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746840170619,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-math-for-4th-grade/9325852/","projectTitle":"Art and Math for 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9344456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students and our classroom. It makes a huge difference to know that there are people who believe in and support public education, and are willing to provide for students. Your donation allowed for more flexible seating options for students to use, which gives them the opportunity to sit where they can focus best. Some students just need a little extra wiggling at their desks in order to show their best work. Your donation helped provide that. We are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1753243148547,"projectUrl":"project/movement-oriented-seating/9344456/","projectTitle":"Movement Oriented Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9344542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our fourth-grade classroom! Your donation has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has access to grade appropriate chapter books, including books for a fun club - Oregon Battle of the Books. This is a competition 3-5 graders from across the state participate in, and your donation made it possible for my class to have a team represented. \r\n\r\nOur class team has chosen 5 students to read 14 chapter books between now and the end of January. They'll then be asked comprehension questions about these books and have the opportunity to advance to a statewide competition if they win. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing this opportunity to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1752538207600,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-book-refresh/9344542/","projectTitle":"Chapter Book Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":5588396,"projectId":9344623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our fourth-grade classroom! Your kindness and support mean the world to us. Because of you, our students have access to additional seating options that better help them focus in the classroom. I am so grateful for your support of my learners. \r\nYour donations purchased snacks for my students. This helps keep their brains engaged and focused on learning, instead of being focused on being hungry. Especially given our current political climate, more kids are coming to school hungry and need an additional snack. I appreciate being able to provide this for them without question. \r\nYour donation also purchased two new flex seating spaces for my classroom. Kids love having an opportunity to sit on the \"special\" bench once a week, and they appreciate having more comfortable options for when they're sitting on the floor working with their group.","fullyFundedDate":1753243208793,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-snacks/9344623/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trask","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5588396_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532841381917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstrask"},{"teacherId":6614909,"projectId":9518773,"letterContent":"When our new math center materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was immediate. Students eagerly explored the hundred board poppers, magnetic number tiles, and ten-frame sets—testing, counting, matching, and talking through their thinking with one another. These materials have already helped students see math as something they do—not just something they're told. The shape sorting center and number match tasks have encouraged independence and small-group collaboration, and students are growing more confident in representing numbers, taking risks, and checking their own work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to use these resources, our next steps include learning addition and subtraction by using visual models and hands-on tools to show our thinking. Your support has created a math environment rooted in exploration, joy, and curiosity—where every student can say, \"I am a mathematician.\" Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our youngest learners build a strong foundation that will continue to grow for years to come.\r\n\r\n---","fullyFundedDate":1754156809499,"projectUrl":"project/confident-mathematicians/9518773/","projectTitle":"Confident Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siddiqui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6614909_orig.jpg?crop=1286,1286,x977,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565385787996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6614909"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88233","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":339,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.1,"schoolId":88233,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sitton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sitton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/portland-public-schools/sitton-elementary-school/88233"}