{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5820295,"projectId":9617946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has provided the tangible tools we needed to bring our new proficiency-based learning system to life. Here is a look at how your gift is transforming our classroom.\r\n\r\nBringing Our \"Adventure\" to Life\r\nOur school theme this year is Pixar, and thanks to your donation, every student now carries their very own \"Our Adventure Book.\" These folders house our proficiency scales, which are the roadmap for our students' education.\r\n\r\nIn a proficiency-based system, it is vital for students to understand three things: where they are, where they are going, and how they will get there. These folders provide the physical space for them to track that journey. By using the \"Adventure Book\" cover sheets, we've turned the sometimes-intimidating process of grading into an exciting quest for knowledge.\r\n\r\nThe Big Reveal\r\nWhen the materials first arrived and were handed out, the reaction from the students was pure excitement. There was an immediate buzz in the room as they saw the Pixar-themed covers. One student exulted, \"We finally have a real place for our goals!\"\r\n\r\nBecause this is our first year using this grading system, there was previously some uncertainty among the kids about how to organize their progress. Seeing the uniform, high-quality folders made the new system feel \"official\" and manageable rather than overwhelming.\r\n\r\nA Meaningful Classroom Moment\r\nJust last week, I watched a student open their folder during a math unit. Instead of asking me, \"What do I do next?\" or \"Is this a good grade?\", they looked at their proficiency scale, identified the specific skill they hadn't mastered yet, and said, \"I'm at a Level 2 right now, but I'm working on adding within 100 and going to do this practice activity to get to a Level 3.\" That shift from passive learning to active ownership is exactly what these resources were intended to facilitate.\r\n\r\nLooking Ahead: Sharing the Journey\r\nThe next step for our students is one of the most important parts of our year: Student-Led Conferences. Armed with their \"Adventure Books,\" students are currently preparing to present their progress to their parents. They won't just be showing a letter grade; they will be opening their folders to show their parents exactly what skills they have mastered and what their goals are for the next term. These folders have become a bridge between school and home, allowing students to speak confidently about their own growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our adventure and for helping our students navigate their path to success!","fullyFundedDate":1756922835042,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-my-adventure-book-fold/9617946/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits: My Adventure Book Folders for Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitarai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5820295_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535992747916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mitarai"},{"teacherId":6222508,"projectId":9682082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. With the resources that were donated, each of my students have been able to build up their own notebooks with work they've accomplished and data from the learning they have done. Students are able to not only be tested and monitored, but they get to track the information gathered into their notebooks so they can see the progress they make throughout the year. \r\n\r\nBesides the notebooks, students have really enjoyed the games received to play with during inside recess and/or free time. The students enjoy the variety of activities they can choose from and the different rewards they can purchase at class store. It definitely gives them something to look forward to and work for. \r\n\r\nIt will be nice to see the students' reactions to the progress they made through the year when they look through their data notebooks at the end of the year. This wouldn't be possible without your generosity and kindness. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. My students and I greatly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1757541887671,"projectUrl":"project/a-fun-focus-on-learning/9682082/","projectTitle":"A Fun Focus On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoyt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6222508"},{"teacherId":7470605,"projectId":9595568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and caring spirits! Being given such a variety of different materials for my students has been incredible. When the materials started to show up, my students were so excited and couldn't wait for me to let them play with the materials.\r\n\r\nThey love our new dramatic play toys. I have loved being able to put all of the different prize items into our treasure box and watching my students' excitement as they get to choose something. The Lincoln Logs and gears have made learning more engaging and helped make it more hands-on. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1757524938973,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-kindergarten-le/9595568/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Kindergarten Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7470605_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755646615063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7470605"},{"teacherId":1606504,"projectId":9495013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! During November, which is also National Native American Heritage Month, my fourth grade classes were able to learn about some indigenous art and were able to use the donated beads to do a loom beading project. They have loved being able to design their band using the provided colors and practiced symmetry in their patterns.\r\n\r\nI've also been able to use the paper cutter more than I ever imagined. I don't think I truly realized how much time I was using cutting papers a few at a time until I was able to do whole grade-level sets at the same time. This donation has truly saved me so much time and has made it possible for me to spend more time with my students and planning more fun projects.\r\n\r\nYour donations are truly appreciated and so helpful to allow me to create more interesting and engaging projects with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755727115149,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-creativity-empowering-young-mi/9495013/","projectTitle":"Crafting Creativity: Empowering Young Minds Through Bookmaking and Beading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1606504_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538348126222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1606504"},{"teacherId":7775122,"projectId":8630230,"letterContent":"When our new cubbies arrived, my kindergarten students were beyond excited! For many of them, this is their very first school experience, and having their own special space for their belongings made them feel so grown-up and responsible. On the first day we used them, the kids were eager to find their name labels and proudly tucked away their backpacks, jackets, and lunchboxes. It was such a sweet moment watching their faces light up as they realized, \"This is mine!\"\r\n\r\nThese cubbies have made such a big difference in our classroom routine. Before, our belongings were piled together, and things often got lost or mixed up. Now, our mornings run so much smoother because each child knows exactly where their items go. It's also helping us practice important life skills like organization, independence, and responsibility. Every day, students take ownership of their space by keeping it neat and checking for what they need.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we have created a structured, organized environment that helps our students feel confident and ready to learn. Your support truly made this possible, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1731963167161,"projectUrl":"project/cubbies-for-kindergarteners/8630230/","projectTitle":"Cubbies for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7775122_orig.png?crop=570,570,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753803308138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashley-ray"},{"teacherId":6890150,"projectId":8631036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"My Project.\" I am proud of my second-grade Chinese dual immersion students, who eagerly learn a second language alongside their first. Their dedication and enthusiasm are truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe custom class t-shirts funded by this project will be a meaningful symbol of our shared identity and commitment to bilingualism. Wearing these shirts on school field trips and activities will strengthen our sense of unity and make learning even more enjoyable and memorable for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us foster excitement and pride in our classroom community. Thank you for making a difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1733251367720,"projectUrl":"project/class-unity-tee-project/8631036/","projectTitle":"Class Unity Tee Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6890150_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x61,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571192273610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6890150"},{"teacherId":5829455,"projectId":8801520,"letterContent":"My second grade students have loved the variety of new books we have been reading in our listening center! We have been developing critical listening skills as we hear and follow along with fluently read stories. Hearing these books read, has helped students see how the words come alive in a fluid, expressive way. \r\n As students listen to these stories, they have developed a sense of narrative structure, and understanding of Language. The more we listen to these stories, the greater the possibility will be of learning new vocabulary words. We truly enjoy and appreciate these wonderful books. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733263287705,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-listening-and-learning-oh-m/8801520/","projectTitle":"Reading and Listening and Learning, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5829455_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x510,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568933141028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5829455"},{"teacherId":8366225,"projectId":8685112,"letterContent":"Since the moment I opened my giant box, I have been passing out recorders like hotcakes! I have reserved them only for my third and forth grade classes, as I feel these students are on their way towards budding musicianship. These students were so excited to hear they have an instrument all to themselves and gasped when I gave each of them their very own recorder! Even now, they always say \"yes!\" under their breath whenever I tell them it's time to bring out their recorders, and my younger students are quite jealous when they hear that they have to wait until third grade to try them out! The older students are looking for patterns and testing their fine motor skills, both of which are perfect for combining with the recorder. Although we have only used the recorder for a total of four lessons, I have seen my students take a greater interest in singing, and they are getting anxious to play the songs they've sung. \r\nMy district has designed its own \"recorder method\" to teach students how to play the instrument, starting with easy songs and games that allow students to have a successful introduction to the instrument. Currently, I am teaching them the song \"Hop Old Squirrel\" and combined it with learning the notes B, A, and G. The students were able to label the notes of the song, then retrieve their recorders to play the song. Many students were excited to play the song they've enjoyed learning, and I heard a lot of \"I got it!\" as I was walking through the room.\r\nNow that I've gotten my students playing three notes, I plan on solidifying their understanding of those notes by having them pick from a number of BAG songs and labeling the notes for them. I also plan on allowing the students to write their own songs using the notes that we learn. They will also get to play those songs on their recorders for each other and potentially their teachers. I hope to foster a love of instruments and performing through using these recorders, and though I've only had them for a short time, I'm so happy to have instruments that my students can enjoy. Thank you for everything you've done to help my students love music!","fullyFundedDate":1731535106624,"projectUrl":"project/recorders-make-the-world-go-round/8685112/","projectTitle":"Recorders Make the World Go Round!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366225"},{"teacherId":9588566,"projectId":8491242,"letterContent":"My students have been delighted with our new supplies! I have loved knowing that I have the materials I need for the projects I would like to do, including following the interests of students. \r\nOur new tools and storage drawers are making it easier for students of all grade levels to explore and learn. The storage drawers for tools have been fantastic. They are such a convenient and sturdy place to keep things easily accessible for students. The Makedo cardboard tools have made cutting cardboard so much easier and safer. \r\nThe materials have been used by several grades. Kindergarten students built houses for the hexbugs. Third grade students built houses to keep the three little pigs safe from the big bad wolf (played by the fan). Fourth grade students used the Makedo tools to build ramps and sleighs. Sixth grade students used several materials including the wheels, skewers, hot glue guns, and Lego people to design, build, and test crash test vehicles.\r\nI am looking forward to seeing more projects and learning made possible by these materials! I hope building Hexbug habitats will be a highlight for the second grade. Fourth grade will be putting together Rube Goldberg machines as classes. \r\nYour donations are feeding a love of science and engineering in a whole school of children. Thank you for keeping curiosity alive and well in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1731514946771,"projectUrl":"project/get-moving-with-stem/8491242/","projectTitle":"Get Moving with STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Humphries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9588566"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":592,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":13,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.4,"schoolId":33197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/southland-elementary-school/33197"}