{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sopris Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9484006,"projectId":9635826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our preschool classroom! Because of you, my students now have new art and sensory materials including paint brushes, rollers, kinetic sand, and art trays for exploration.\r\n\r\nThese materials give my students meaningful opportunities to express themselves creatively while strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early problem-solving. The sensory tools allow children to explore textures, pressure, and movement in a calm and engaging way, which is especially helpful for students who learn best through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nArt and sensory play also support emotional development by giving children a safe and joyful way to communicate their ideas and feelings. Your donation is helping create a classroom where learning feels exciting, creative, and accessible for every child. Thank you for believing in our students and for making such a positive difference in their daily learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1764426999323,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-art-for-everyone/9635826/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Art for everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723839742393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484006"},{"teacherId":9484006,"projectId":9565962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our preschool classroom! Because of you, my students now have a wide variety of books that reflect different abilities, are written in both Spanish and English, and focus on important social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping my students learn how to recognize emotions, practice kindness, and understand themselves and others. Having stories in both languages allows all of my students to see themselves in books and participate fully in our classroom community. For many of my children, these stories provide the words and pictures they need to talk about feelings, friendships, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a lasting impact by helping us build early literacy skills while also supporting emotional growth and inclusion. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child feels represented, valued, and excited to learn. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764426999600,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-skills-and-emotional-g/9565962/","projectTitle":"Building Language Skills and Emotional Growth in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723839742393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484006"},{"teacherId":9484006,"projectId":9541864,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our preschool classroom! Your donation provided Velcro materials and assessment tools for sorting, stacking, and matching. These resources are being used daily to support hands-on learning and to assess students' developmental skills in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThese tools help students strengthen fine motor skills, early math concepts, and cognitive skills such as categorization and problem-solving. They are especially beneficial for students who need visual and tactile supports to demonstrate their learning. Because of you, my students are able to learn through play while I gather accurate information to guide instruction. Your generosity is truly making an impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764426999471,"projectUrl":"project/assessment-and-skill-building-tools/9541864/","projectTitle":"Assessment and Skill Building tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723839742393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484006"},{"teacherId":4750683,"projectId":9800596,"letterContent":"Your donation was so considerate to our Early Childhood Program that serves kids 1-5 in our 5 classrooms. The kids were so excited when they opened the boxes of new books that we got. It is such a joy to watch a child learn the love of reading and all the new experiences, retell, dramatic play, social/emotional and vocabulary learning that comes along with it. Myself and the my teachers are grateful for donors like you that contribute to our little valley schools that don't receive much funding. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764426999692,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read/9800596/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trulove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4750683_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516810381528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4750683"},{"teacherId":8214831,"projectId":9167525,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! My students were so excited when they first saw the new materials; they immediately wanted to explore and experiment. Already, we've used base-ten blocks, counting stones, and games to make math lessons hands-on and fun. One favorite moment was using the blocks and play coins to \"buy\" and \"sell\" items, where students worked together, counted carefully, and cheered for each other's success.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll use these materials for a project where students create their own math challenges for classmates, turning their learning into teaching. Your support is helping our students engage, create, and feel proud of their accomplishments every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1752366842488,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-special-education-studen/9167525/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lundin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8214831_orig.png?crop=755,755,x112,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668181857904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8214831"},{"teacherId":9484006,"projectId":9515610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a laminator, laminating sheets, fidget bands, special education assessment tools, and earmuffs for our classroom. Your kindness and support make a real difference for our students every day!\r\nWith the new laminator and sheets, I can create durable visual supports, picture schedules, and learning materials that our students can use again and again. The fidget bands and earmuffs will help children stay focused and comfortable by giving them tools to manage sensory needs and self-regulate. The new assessment tools will help me better understand each child's strengths and needs, allowing us to provide more personalized and effective instruction.\r\nYour generosity helps create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping make our classroom a place where all learners can grow and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1754406527338,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-supplies/9515610/","projectTitle":"Special Education Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9484006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723839742393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9484006"},{"teacherId":10061106,"projectId":9426591,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the large carpet.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has already made a noticeable impact in our learning environment. The new carpet has transformed our classroom into a more welcoming and comfortable space where students can gather for reading, group discussions, and other interactive activities. It provides a cozy and inviting area that encourages collaboration and engagement — something we truly value in our day-to-day learning.\r\n\r\nIt's always inspiring to see members of our community supporting education in such a tangible way. Your generosity not only improves our physical space, but also sends a meaningful message to our students about the importance of kindness and giving back.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous support. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and look forward to many years of learning and laughter shared on this special carpet.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1752366842706,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-learning-carpet/9426591/","projectTitle":"Kinder Learning Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10061106"},{"teacherId":10217618,"projectId":9642272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful rug! It is beautiful and really brings an inviting feel to our learning area. The kids were so excited to sit on it! They really enjoyed picking their favorite color spots to sit on. It has created a warm space for my students to learn and they can't wait to come to the 'carpet' for their lessons. Even when we are playing learning games, the kids try to be the first group to get to sit on the colorful rug. It means so much to me as a teacher to have the support of the community!","fullyFundedDate":1756394176507,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-learning-area-rug/9642272/","projectTitle":"Comfy Learning Area Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skulski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10217618"},{"teacherId":4750683,"projectId":9147045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our early childhood program with art supplies, our students love to express themselves through art and creativity. By giving them this opportunity to explore it is helping them grow in so many ways developmentally. They only get a short time in their life where they get to create what they want and envision, when they get to kindergarten it is no longer \"free\" art they are being told what to make or draw and they no longer get to be creatively free to create their own work.","fullyFundedDate":1749183688801,"projectUrl":"project/support-creativity/9147045/","projectTitle":"Support Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trulove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4750683_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516810381528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4750683"},{"teacherId":8214831,"projectId":9470034,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our special education classroom. With your donation, I've been able to acquire some incredible supplies that will make a significant difference in my students' learning experiences. From the colorful, organized storage carts to the variety of markers, notebooks, and educational tools, every item will be put to good use as we work to create a positive and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is not just about providing materials, it's about giving our students the tools they need to succeed, express themselves, and thrive. Thanks to you, my classroom has everything it needs to make learning even more exciting!\r\n\r\nI'm truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to my students' success. Thank you once again for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1753765933368,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-my-special-education-studen/9470034/","projectTitle":"Supplies For My Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lundin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8214831_orig.png?crop=755,755,x112,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668181857904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8214831"},{"teacherId":8214831,"projectId":9023203,"letterContent":"In special education, paperwork can feel overwhelming for families, with important documents, records, and resources often scattered in many places. Your generosity provided accordion folders that will help families keep everything organized in one central location. This simple tool makes a big difference, helping families access their materials quickly, better understand the information they receive, and know their rights as partners in their child's education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, families will feel more empowered, informed, and ready to advocate for their children. You've given them more than folders, you've given them confidence and clarity in navigating the special education process.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1735707449496,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-materials/9023203/","projectTitle":"Special Education Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lundin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8214831_orig.png?crop=755,755,x112,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668181857904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8214831"},{"teacherId":8214831,"projectId":9020511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose! Your donation gave me many of the resources I will need to support my students for the entire school year. From day one to the last, your kindness helped create a classroom where learning could thrive. I'm truly grateful for your investment in education and for making a lasting impact on my students' growth and success. Thank you again! 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