{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":6222508,"projectId":8779658,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project for me. It is so nice to have my students focus on the content that is on their computers, instead of worrying about not being able to get the headphones to work. I have had far less complaints about the comfort of the headphones and none of them have broken as they are made to be more durable. \r\n\r\nThe privacy testing folders have been such a benefit in my classroom as well. Students no longer have to worry about the makeshift testing folder falling or not giving them enough room to work in. They can take tests with confidence. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, the inside recess games, and the little gadgets for class store have also been something my students have enjoyed using and playing with. It has definitely given them something to look forward to as they continue their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1727982652566,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-whiteboards-and-treasure-o/8779658/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Whiteboards, and Treasure, Oh My!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoyt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6222508"},{"teacherId":4084949,"projectId":8706216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get these great math resources for my classroom! We have started playing some of the games and love how we can practice our math skills in such a fun and engaging way. The books are well organized, and target specific math skills that we need to work on. \r\n\r\nThey are easy to have my assistant use for her math groups to do the activities with little assistance, as well. These books will also help as I assist regular education teachers find effective interventions for their classrooms. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727979056326,"projectUrl":"project/figuring-out-math-fluency/8706216/","projectTitle":"Figuring Out Math Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4084949_orig.jpg?crop=1987,1988,x0,y178&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751486075786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4084949"},{"teacherId":4069989,"projectId":8880726,"letterContent":"When the mobile whiteboard arrived in a large flat carton, my students were excited. I had told them earlier that I had applied, and had been approved, for a grant to purchase a moveable whiteboard. When I finally assembled the whiteboard, my students shouted for joy. They were super excited.\r\n\r\nWe first used the whiteboard for mathematics. Students were grouped into small groups of three. The existing wall mounted whiteboards in my classrooms did not have enough space for all groups of students, but fortunately for the mobile whiteboard which is double-sided, I was able to place two groups of students, one on each side. It was so good to see students having enough space to discuss and do the mathematics problems. Later, all students gathered in a semi circle while I moved the whiteboard to them. We all love how easily it can be moved to fit our needs.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to utilize the mobile whiteboard and the markers that were contributed to our class. Thank you for supporting the learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731538718094,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-collaborate/8880726/","projectTitle":"A Place to Collaborate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4069989"}],"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"}