{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sully Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":9491375,"letterContent":"hank you for your generous support of our project, Create, Design, and Organize: Student-Made Learning Tools! Your contribution allowed me to use a Cricut to create personalized learning tools that have made a meaningful difference for my fifth-grade students.\r\nUsing the Cricut, I designed and made customized drawstring bags to help students organize their folders as they transition between classrooms. I also created personalized pencil pouches for each student. Because this was one of the first projects I prepared for them this school year, students were especially excited to receive items that were made specifically for them. The personalization helped students feel valued and motivated to take better care of their materials.\r\nThe impact of this project was immediate. As fifth graders who move between rooms, organization can be a challenge. The drawstring bags and pencil pouches helped students keep their materials together, reduced lost items, and supported smoother transitions throughout the day. Students felt more prepared and confident, which positively influenced their readiness to learn.\r\nBeyond the immediate organizational benefits, this project also opened the door to future learning opportunities. I plan to introduce students to how the Cricut works so they can begin exploring design, creativity, and technology integration themselves. This will allow them to see how tools like the Cricut can be used for both creative expression and practical problem-solving.\r\nBecause of your generosity, students received tools that support organization, confidence, and future creativity. Thank you for investing in resources that help our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1762798389063,"projectUrl":"project/create-design-and-organize-student-ma/9491375/","projectTitle":"Create, Design, and Organize: Student-Made Learning Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":9666967,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, Play, Laugh, Learn: Indoor Recess for Every Season. Because of you, indoor recess has been transformed into a positive, engaging, and enriching experience for our students.\r\nThe hands-on games you helped provide, such as chess, Jenga, Magna-Tiles, and other interactive materials, have made a tremendous difference in our classroom community. Students are genuinely amazed and excited to have these options available. Even during indoor recess, they remain engaged and never feel bored. Instead of seeing indoor recess as a limitation, students now look forward to it as a time to play, create, and connect with their peers.\r\nThese materials have also enhanced students' creativity and critical thinking skills. Magna-Tiles allow students to design and build imaginative structures, encouraging problem-solving and collaboration. Games like chess and Jenga help students develop patience, focus, and strategic thinking, while also reinforcing important social skills such as turn-taking, cooperation, and respectful communication. Through play, students are learning how to work together, think creatively, and persevere through challenges.\r\nThe impact has been especially meaningful for students who benefit from hands-on learning and structured choices during unstructured time. The games provide a safe, inclusive outlet for energy and creativity, supporting students' social-emotional well-being and positive interactions.\r\nBecause of your generosity, indoor recess has become a time for play, laughter, and learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a joyful, supportive environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757525619770,"projectUrl":"project/play-laugh-learn-indoor-recess-for-ev/9666967/","projectTitle":"Play, Laugh, Learn: Indoor Recess for Every Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":9919991,"projectId":9670404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing technology that has truly strengthened learning in our classroom. Your contribution has had a meaningful impact on how my students engage with literacy and social studies each day.\r\nThe technology has been especially helpful in supporting our small-group instruction and learning centers. The laptop allows me to efficiently facilitate guided small groups while ensuring that other students remain actively engaged at their centers. All instructional materials, digital texts, and assignments are organized and ready for students ahead of time, which makes transitions smoother and minimizes lost instructional time. Because students do not need to carry their Chromebooks or manage multiple materials, they are able to focus more fully on learning.\r\nWhat excites students most about this technology is how accessible and organized it makes their work. They enjoy arriving at a center knowing that everything they need is prepared for them. This structure builds confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility for their learning. Many students feel more successful because they can easily follow directions and stay on task.\r\nThe impact has been especially noticeable for students who benefit from clear routines and reduced distractions. Some students who previously struggled with organization or transitions have shown increased focus, engagement, and participation. The technology allows me to meet diverse learning needs while providing targeted support in small groups.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our learning centers are more effective, our instruction is more focused, and our students are becoming more confident, independent learners. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create meaningful learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757525619654,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-centers-smarter-learners-tech/9670404/","projectTitle":"Stronger Centers, Smarter Learners: Tech for Literacy and Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karizza Mae Tenedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739079913858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9919991"},{"teacherId":10293253,"projectId":9894562,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express the gratitude my students and I feel for your generous support in funding \"Interactive Tables for a Dynamic Special Education Resource Room.\" These tables have truly transformed our learning environment! The students were thrilled when the new tables arrived, and they absolutely love using them for writing activities.\r\nThe impact on their learning has been remarkable. These interactive tables promote active engagement and collaboration, creating a space where every student feels comfortable and excited to learn. The flexibility of the furniture allows me to instantly adapt the room layout to fit the lesson—whether it's quiet independent work or energetic group problem-solving. This has enabled me to implement a more differentiated and responsive teaching approach, ensuring that each student's needs are met.\r\nYour generosity has directly helped us build a classroom where learning is dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764260761684,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-tables-for-a-dynamic-special/9894562/","projectTitle":"Interactive Tables for a Dynamic Special Education Resource Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dampog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293253_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759227549056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293253"},{"teacherId":9908751,"projectId":9675268,"letterContent":"Tech:\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more interactive and engaging learning space. Many people use technology at home, but in school it becomes a powerful tool for collaboration, creativity, and deeper understanding. With the new device, my students can now research instantly, complete digital activities, and explore lessons in ways that truly meet their learning styles. It has helped them become more independent thinkers and more confident learners.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room is undeniable. The moment the tech arrived, my students were eager to explore educational apps, interactive reading tools, and hands-on activities that made even challenging lessons feel fun. They love that they can now participate in tasks that used to be difficult without technology—like accessing digital texts, practicing math skills with visual supports, and working together on shared projects.","fullyFundedDate":1757785231222,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning-with-tech/9675268/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning with Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mengoria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908751_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757786217984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908751"},{"teacherId":10293253,"projectId":9890651,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom has been completely transformed by the new flexible seating options. The moment the students walked in and saw the colorful flexible chairs, their faces lit up with pure joy and excitement! They immediately understood that this was a space designed with their comfort and individual needs in mind. \r\n\r\nThe impact of this flexible seating extends far beyond comfort; it has directly enhanced our academic focus and collaborative work. For example, in our reading class, students are using the flexible chairs for quiet, independent reading time. This variety has allowed students to find the perfect physical setting for their mental task, leading to improved concentration and a noticeable increase in the quality of their work. Thank you again for helping us create a dynamic, inclusive, and highly effective learning space where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762972250502,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-a-room-where-every/9890651/","projectTitle":"“Flexible Seating for a Room Where Every Child Feels Important!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dampog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293253_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759227549056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293253"},{"teacherId":9926739,"projectId":9635901,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed thanks to your generosity, and I'm excited to share how much this project has done for my students. Every day, our new carpet becomes the heart of our classroom. We gather there each morning for circle time and morning meetings, and it has made our lessons feel more personal and connected. Students sit closer, engage more deeply, and feel a stronger sense of community because of this simple but powerful space.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out was the day the materials arrived. My students' eyes lit up the moment they saw the toys and games. These resources quickly became a favorite part of recess, helping students build friendships, practice teamwork, and strengthen relationships. When used as rewards, the toys make learning more exciting—students are highly motivated, eager, and enthusiastic to participate and do their best.\r\nWe have also been making wonderful use of the Cricut machine. It has allowed us to create personalized labels for laptops and water bottles, as well as thoughtful classroom decorations that make our environment feel warm, organized, and truly \"ours.\" Students love seeing their names in creative designs and feel a sense of belonging and pride.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it gave my students opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. As we continue our lessons, students are using the carpet daily for discussions and literacy activities, the toys for collaborative play, and the Cricut for upcoming projects where they will help design visuals for our units.\r\n\r\nMy students wish that one day they get to personally thank you for all the things you had shared with us. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a classroom filled with comfort, creativity, and joy. Your generosity continues to shape their learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758589155869,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-kind-connections/9635901/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Kind Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ampoloquio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9926739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740254930044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926739"},{"teacherId":3655857,"projectId":9406065,"letterContent":"Our students have jumped right into using the Treasure Hunt and Quick Draw math card games during small-group rotations and math centers. One of the most memorable moments came during a partner activity where students used Quick Draw to practice fact fluency. As the cards flipped, students raced to solve the equations mentally, cheering each other on and celebrating correct answers. With Treasure Hunt, students worked together to find equivalencies and number patterns, turning the classroom into a lively, collaborative problem-solving space. These games have created a fun, low-pressure environment where students build confidence and strengthen their math skills without even realizing they're practicing.\r\nThe excitement was immediate! Students gasped, pointed, and asked, \"Are we really getting to play these today?\" They were especially thrilled by how colorful and game-like the cards looked—it felt more like a game day than a math lesson. Even students who are typically reluctant in math were eager to dive in and try the games. Their energy and curiosity spread quickly, and many asked if the games could stay out during indoor recess because they \"didn't want to stop playing.\"\r\nNext, students will use these card games to extend their fluency work in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and number relationships. We plan to introduce more advanced versions of Treasure Hunt where students create their own number \"clues\" for classmates to solve. Quick Draw will become a regular warm-up during math block, helping students build automaticity in a fun and accessible way. Over the coming weeks, the games will also be added to differentiated small-group activities so each student can practice at the level that supports their growth. These resources will continue to make math joyful, engaging, and collaborative in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1758309010465,"projectUrl":"project/math-games/9406065/","projectTitle":"Math Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3655857_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x16,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683141079690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3655857"},{"teacherId":3655857,"projectId":9747728,"letterContent":"Our students are already using the number balances to strengthen their understanding of equality and equations in a hands-on way. One of our favorite moments came during a lesson on \"balanced equations,\" where students worked in pairs to create equations that would balance both sides. They experimented with adding weights, adjusting numbers, and predicting what would happen before checking their work. The number balances turned an abstract concept into something concrete and visible—students could instantly see whether an equation was true based on whether the balance leveled out. Their conversations were filled with mathematical reasoning, teamwork, and excitement.\r\nTheir reaction was priceless—students were instantly curious and eager to explore. Several of them said the number balances looked like \"math scales\" and couldn't wait to test them out. As soon as they began placing weights on each side, you could hear joyful exclamations when the arms leveled. Many students who are usually hesitant during math lessons became fully engaged, asking to try more equations and challenging each other to create \"trickier\" problems. Their enthusiasm showed immediately how valuable these tools would be in our classroom. \r\nNext, students will use the number balances to deepen their understanding of addition, subtraction, and early algebraic thinking. They will move from balancing simple equations to exploring missing numbers, creating their own math challenges, and justifying their reasoning to peers. We also plan to incorporate the balances into small-group centers so students can continue exploring at their own pace. These resources will support our ongoing goal of making math more interactive, visual, and joyful for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1761932321154,"projectUrl":"project/balance-the-scales/9747728/","projectTitle":"Balance the Scales!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3655857_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x16,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683141079690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3655857"},{"teacherId":10293253,"projectId":9771319,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\nWe are so grateful for your generous donation of flexible seating, headphones, a teacher laptop stand, dry erase materials, and staplers for our classroom. Your kindness has truly made a lasting difference in our students' learning environment and in our daily classroom routines. Every students are so excited to see their new chairs and headphones.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now more engaging, organized, and inspiring. You've helped create a space where students are excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1760752632923,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-difference-makers-teachers/9771319/","projectTitle":"Support the Difference Makers: Teachers & Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dampog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293253_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759227549056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293253"},{"teacherId":3655857,"projectId":9720925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of math dice! Our students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials — their eyes lit up, and many immediately wanted to start rolling and challenging their classmates. The excitement in the room was contagious!\r\n\r\nWe've been using the math dice in several ways to strengthen number sense and fluency. For example, students have been practicing quick addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even order of operations by turning the dice rolls into fun math challenges. One of our favorite classroom moments was watching pairs of students race to create equations that matched the target number — cheering each other on and explaining their strategies. It's been incredible to see how much joy and confidence the games bring to math time.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to build on this enthusiasm by incorporating the dice into small-group problem-solving stations. Students will use them to create real-world math scenarios and explore multiple ways to solve the same problem. These activities are helping them think critically, work collaboratively, and see that math can be both challenging and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make math come alive in our classroom! Your generosity has made a real difference in our students' learning and love for math.","fullyFundedDate":1758492184827,"projectUrl":"project/math-dice/9720925/","projectTitle":"Math Dice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3655857_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x16,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683141079690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3655857"},{"teacherId":10041770,"projectId":9373713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support means more than you know. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to the supplies they need to learn, grow, and feel excited about coming to school each day.\r\n These resources are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students' faces lit up the moment they saw the new materials, and their enthusiasm has carried into every lesson. Your donation has helped create a learning environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and capable of achieving great things.\r\nPlease know that your generosity reaches far beyond the items you provided—it inspires a sense of possibility and reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and their future.\r\n Thank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1749146644796,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/9373713/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidelberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041770_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x10,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747931145406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041770"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34299","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":476,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":34299,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sully Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sully Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/loudoun-county-public-schools/sully-elementary-school/34299"}