{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8295182,"projectId":10472084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Your support has helped provide everyday essentials like Clorox wipes, tissues, pencils, and glue sticks, along with fidget toys and rewards to support and encourage my students. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a big difference in our school day.\r\n\r\nHaving the supplies we need allows my students to focus on learning and feel prepared to participate. Whether it is a pencil to get started on an assignment, a fidget to help with focus, or a reward to celebrate hard work, your donations help me meet my students' needs and create a classroom where they can be successful.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your kindness and willingness to support our classroom. Your generosity has helped keep our space clean, our supplies stocked, and our students ready to learn. Thank you for caring about my students and making such a meaningful difference in their daily experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1786629465357,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/10472084/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smuin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8295182"},{"teacherId":7191964,"projectId":10472695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! Your generosity has helped bring new chapter books into our second-grade classroom library, and I am so excited for my students to enjoy them.\r\n\r\nAs students move from first grade into second grade, they begin making an exciting transition from learning to read toward becoming more confident, independent readers. Chapter books provide wonderful opportunities for students to build reading stamina, strengthen comprehension skills, expand their vocabulary, make predictions, identify story elements, and follow characters and storylines across multiple chapters.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is about so much more than just practicing words on a page. It's about discovering new interests, making connections, sharing favorite stories, and developing a genuine love of books. Students have opportunities to choose books that interest them, read independently, discuss stories with classmates, and celebrate their growth as readers.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom library filled with engaging, age-appropriate books helps every student find something they are excited to read. These new books will encourage my students to challenge themselves, discover new adventures, and grow in confidence throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where a love of reading can bloom. Your kindness will make a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1786589892393,"projectUrl":"project/planting-a-love-of-reading/10472695/","projectTitle":"Planting a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7191964"},{"teacherId":8295182,"projectId":10437658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom book clubs! Your support has helped provide books and incentives that make reading together something my students can look forward to. Having a variety of books at their reading levels gives more students the chance to feel successful, build confidence, and discover stories they enjoy.\r\n\r\nI especially love giving my students the opportunity to read novels together. Novels allow us to spend time getting to know the characters, discussing how they change, and digging deeper into the story. Our book clubs give students a place to share their ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another. The incentives add a little extra excitement and encouragement along the way!\r\n\r\nI could not have purchased these supplies or provided these experiences for my students without your generosity. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping me create meaningful reading experiences. Your kindness makes a difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786013911375,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study/10437658/","projectTitle":"Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smuin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8295182"},{"teacherId":5943445,"projectId":10472597,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to DonorsChoose and the generous donors who made a difference in our second-grade classroom. Your kindness and support have provided our students with fun, engaging literature along with motivational prizes brings excitement and joy to reading. Having access to new and interesting books allows students to explore different stories, use their imaginations, and discover the joy of getting lost in a good book.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful impact on our students by motivating them to become more enthusiastic and confident readers. Seeing their excitement as they open a new book, share stories with classmates, and develop a love for reading reminds us how important these opportunities are. Thank you for investing in our young learners and helping us create a classroom where reading is an adventure. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1786649893390,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-young-children-to-read/10472597/","projectTitle":"Motivate Young Children to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kloeppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5943445"},{"teacherId":10602659,"projectId":10520147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide the resources we needed for our art projects! My students have been putting these materials to great use, exploring new ideas and creating artwork they are proud of.\r\n\r\nOur sixth graders created TV shadow boxes, learning how to use foreground, middle ground, and background to create depth and turn their ideas into three-dimensional scenes. They enjoyed designing their own miniature worlds and deciding what would be shown on their TVs!\r\n\r\nOur fourth- and fifth-graders created Picasso-inspired faces using concrete forms and imaginative facial features. They explored how artists can break away from traditional ways of representing the face, experiment with different perspectives, and use their creativity to make each artwork unique.\r\n\r\nThese projects gave students opportunities to experiment, solve problems, and express their individual ideas through art. Your generosity helped make these creative experiences possible, and I am so grateful for your support of our young artists. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our art classroom a place where creativity can grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787330837861,"projectUrl":"project/chomp-into-creativity/10520147/","projectTitle":"Chomp into Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10602659"},{"teacherId":9168504,"projectId":10472638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project. When the kids saw the package, they were very excited. They have been using the \"forever pencils\" daily, which has saved us from sharpening pencils all the time. It has given us more instructional time. They have also enjoyed the sets of books we have been using. I was able to add to my classroom library with the books, \"Investigators\" and \"My Weird School.\" There are a few books from each set.\r\n I have had several students read the books for the first time and enjoyed them so much that they read the rest in the series. It has also helped some of my students enjoy reading because they are fun books. Our librarian is doing a reading challenge where students are encouraged to read 40 books this year. I have noticed several of my students reading these books and counting them towards the challenge. \r\n I believe children can discover a world of reading through a variety of genres. I have seen this firsthand with this donated project. I hope many more students will benefit from it in years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1787061387038,"projectUrl":"project/explore-the-world-of-reading/10472638/","projectTitle":"Explore the World of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9168504"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10441569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support! These everyday classroom essentials, from Kleenex and Clorox wipes to whiteboard markers and more, will make such a difference in keeping my classroom clean, organized, and running smoothly for months to come. Having these supplies readily available allows me to spend less time worrying about the little things and more time focusing on what matters most: my students! I am truly so grateful for your kindness and for helping make my classroom a wonderful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1786030426110,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies/10441569/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10425060,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to express how incredibly grateful I am for your generosity and support! These supplies will help me bring several meaningful service projects to life, giving my students opportunities to spread kindness and make a difference beyond the walls of my classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom creating birthday boxes to brighten someone's special day, to contributing to the Festival of Trees, to completing planting projects that bring joy to elderly members of the community, your generosity is helping me turn these wonderful ideas into reality.\r\n\r\nWhat means the most to me is knowing that my students will experience firsthand the joy of giving and discover that even the smallest acts of kindness can have an enormous impact. These are lessons I hope they carry with them long after leaving my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for investing in my students and helping me teach them the power of compassion, generosity, and service. Your kindness will touch so many lives, and I am truly beyond grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785637416349,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-service/10425060/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10436358,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to express how incredibly grateful I am for your generosity and support! Your kindness is making such a meaningful difference, not only for the students in my classroom but also for the many people I hope to reach through the service projects I have planned this year.\r\n\r\nThe book you provided will be such a wonderful addition to my classroom, helping me encourage kindness, compassion, and a love of reading. It will also play a special role in our classroom Festival of Trees donation, allowing my students to be part of something bigger than themselves while supporting an incredibly meaningful cause. I am so excited for them to see how something as simple as a book can bring joy, comfort, and hope to others!\r\n\r\nThe additional supplies will make a world of difference as I prepare for an upcoming service project supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Having these resources available will allow me to help my students turn their compassion into action and create something meaningful for people in my community who could use a little extra kindness and support.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about teaching is helping children recognize that they are never too young to make a difference. Through these projects, I hope to teach my students empathy, generosity, gratitude, and the importance of looking beyond themselves to recognize the needs of others.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making these opportunities possible. Your generosity is reaching far beyond the walls of my classroom. You are helping me create experiences that will stay with my students long after they leave fifth grade, while also bringing kindness and hope to people throughout the community. I am truly so fortunate to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785860584604,"projectUrl":"project/kind-kids-rock/10436358/","projectTitle":"Kind Kids Rock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9167262,"projectId":10415250,"letterContent":"This project has already made such an incredible difference for my students and our school community! Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to complete multiple service projects this school year, giving our students meaningful opportunities to spread kindness, lift others up, and make a positive impact on the people around them.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts has been watching my students take such pride and ownership in these projects. They are genuinely excited to find new ways to help others, and it has been wonderful to see their creativity, compassion, and leadership shine. These resources have helped us turn their wonderful ideas into real acts of service!\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is that my students are learning lessons that extend far beyond the classroom. They are discovering that even small acts of kindness can make an enormous difference and that they have the power to make our school a happier, more welcoming place.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me teach them that they are never too young to make a difference. Your generosity is helping us grow not just student leaders, but kind, compassionate humans who are excited to make the world a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1785433161108,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-classroom-change-makers/10415250/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Classroom Change Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691497648310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167262"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10524802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for stocking our classroom with rewards! Your generosity gives me more ways to recognize the effort my sixth graders put into learning and caring for one another. Improving, participating, coming prepared, helping a classmate, and sticking with a difficult task all deserve to be celebrated.\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of rewards gives students something to work toward. They can choose a smaller reward or save what they earn for something bigger, practicing goal setting and thoughtful decision-making along the way.\r\n\r\nMost of all, your gift helps me remind students that their hard work and kindness matter. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every student has opportunities to feel proud and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1787588915375,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station-rewards-for-hard-wor/10524802/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station: Rewards for Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"},{"teacherId":9697534,"projectId":10459171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our classroom a color printer and refill ink! We're excited to turn students' photographs, writing, and creative ideas into work they can hold, share, and display. From photo essays and book recommendations to vocabulary displays and science projects, this printer opens up so many possibilities for our sixth graders.\r\n\r\nAs we use photography more in our classroom, students have been able to print their pictures and add captions, develop writing pieces, and tell the story of their learning.  \r\n\r\nYour gift has also helped me make colorful learning materials and visual supports for our daily lessons. The refill ink will keep these opportunities going throughout the school year. Thank you for supporting our classroom and giving students another way to make their learning visible!","fullyFundedDate":1787061377921,"projectUrl":"project/picture-it-print-it-learn-it/10459171/","projectTitle":"Picture It, Print It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697534_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724372164969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697534"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109325","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":880,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":13,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":78,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.5,"schoolId":109325,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Springside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Springside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/springside-elementary-opening-fall-2016-/109325"}