{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunburst Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6456130,"projectId":9500167,"letterContent":"This project has been such a blessing to my classroom! I have been able to print so many colorful resources to enhance my teaching and engage my students! It has been so nice to have a printer in our classroom for quick printing instead of competing for the printer in the work room. I love that it has allowed me to print a single copy of something, and then prepare it for aides and others to help make class sets of copies. \r\n\r\nThis printer also has the ability to scan documents. This has been extremely helpful to scan samples of student work and prepare an electronic file instead of keeping their work or copying it before sending it home, if needed. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your generosity and willingness to support my classroom and my students in such a colorful and impactful way!","fullyFundedDate":1755699167501,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-in-color/9500167/","projectTitle":"Teaching in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6456130_orig.jpg?crop=461,461,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558207234851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6456130"},{"teacherId":3772699,"projectId":9312957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of an iPad stand and privacy folders. They have helped my class so much.\r\n\r\nThe iPad stand has made it possible for me to project items onto our classroom TV. Previously, I was not able to do this very well. By using the iPad stand, every child in my classroom is able to see the necessary items that we are working on. I use it quite a bit as I am modeling how to do an assignment. This has come in especially useful as we have begun to learn a new method of teaching writing. \r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have been so beneficial. I love that my students are able to sit at tables. It only becomes problematic when I am assessing their knowledge. By using the privacy folders, I get a better idea as to how my students are doing. This in turn, helps me to know how to tailor their instruction to best meet their needs. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your dedication to the education of children in our community. It does not go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1755699167374,"projectUrl":"project/put-a-spotlight-on-learning/9312957/","projectTitle":"Put a Spotlight on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Hoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3772699"},{"teacherId":522807,"projectId":9555480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of books to our 4th grade library! We love to support our students' independent reading with something we call \"Book Chats.\" Book Chats are very similar to book clubs in the real world. Students are grouped together by reading and interest level and meet once a week with a trained parent volunteer to discuss the book they are all simultaneously reading independently. With this positive peer/parent pressure students end up reading about one book every 2 weeks! The most common problem I see with students' independent reading in 4th grade is that students chronically abandon books a few pages into them. With \"Book Chats,\" this isn't an issue because they get comprehension support throughout as well as the expectation that everyone in their group is excited and anticipating a discussion half way through and again at the end of the book.\r\n\r\nSomething special this year was your donation that funded new sets of books that are our school's \"Book Battle\" books for the year. Book Battles is a whole school program headed by our school librarian. Students are encouraged to read all or many of the books on the \"Book Battle\" list for their grade level. Then, those students, compete in teams to answer questions about those books in an after school club. Many more students in our grade level are participating than ever before because we were able to purchase sets of these titles. In this way, students are getting to participate in \"Book Chats\" AND \"Book Battles.\" Two birds with one stone! It is November and I already have 2 students who have nearly read every Book Battle Book! \r\n\r\nIt is truly exciting to watch reading catch on with my students! Thanks for being such an important part of that this year for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1755704639503,"projectUrl":"project/book-battle-collection/9555480/","projectTitle":"Book Battle Collection!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Witkamp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp522807_orig.png?crop=537,537,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639679162845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/522807"},{"teacherId":10170243,"projectId":9661989,"letterContent":"The TPT gift card has allowed for us to have multiple resources to use in our room. As well as the ink cartridges to print all the things in beautiful color. It has made our room so much more fun and exciting to look around. We were able to purchase a kit to make a theme for our room that goes perfectly with our school. We cannot thank you enough for the ability to be able to have these resources at our school. We still have multiple things we would like to add over the next few months but this has given us the opportunity to start making our room a comforting and inviting space for our students to visit.","fullyFundedDate":1758369616132,"projectUrl":"project/color-wonder/9661989/","projectTitle":"Color Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shipp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754961182564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mshipp"},{"teacherId":10170243,"projectId":9578209,"letterContent":"We have found several students have sensory needs and having the option to let them feel different textures, or use the sensory calming bottles, the noise cacelling headphones, or talking about feelings and emotions have been extremely helpful. \r\n\r\nThey especially love the emotions bottles, the magna-tites, magnet men, and the puppet monsters that are different emotions. \r\nThe small desks and clipboards have been great when a student needs one to one help it earns time to color/draw. I am so grateful to have these resources to help our students and hope that it will continue to be used year after year!","fullyFundedDate":1757444130815,"projectUrl":"project/roar-room-at-sunburst-20/9578209/","projectTitle":"Roar Room at Sunburst 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shipp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754961182564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mshipp"},{"teacherId":10170243,"projectId":9577666,"letterContent":"The students at our school have really enjoyed the mini trampoline for brain breaks. The spinning chair for movement and sensory, and all the Legos, fidgets, and sensory bottles for calming breaks. The students were excited when they came to our room and see all the amazing fun new things we got. The couch is also another favorite to rearrange and make into a bed. \r\nOur classroom is used for sensory breaks, calming breaks, and resets when students are overwhelmed. Students are able to earn extra recess/free time in our room as an incentive which is so helpful when they get to play something fun!","fullyFundedDate":1755130987142,"projectUrl":"project/roar-room/9577666/","projectTitle":"Roar Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shipp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754961182564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mshipp"},{"teacherId":9627626,"projectId":9529533,"letterContent":"When my first graders saw the new materials for our Knowledge unit, they were beyond excited. The human body model immediately drew them in. They loved being able to see and touch the different organs as we learned about how our bodies work. It made everything we had read in our CKLA lessons feel real. The ancient Egypt figurines have also been such a fun addition. My students were fascinated as we talked about pharaohs, pyramids, and the sphinx. Being able to hold and observe the figures while we learned helped them make stronger connections to the stories and history we were exploring.\r\n\r\nWe've only just begun using some of the materials, but I can already see how much more engaged and curious my students are. These hands-on tools help them visualize and truly understand what we're learning. I'm so excited to continue our Knowledge unit with the other materials we've received. I know they'll make topics like space and animal habitats come alive for my students in the same way.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has helped turn our classroom into a place of wonder and discovery. My students are asking thoughtful questions, sharing new ideas, and making learning connections that will last. I can't wait to see the excitement continue to grow as we explore more topics together with these amazing resources.","fullyFundedDate":1755699166926,"projectUrl":"project/tales-time-and-the-universe-ckla-come/9529533/","projectTitle":"Tales, Time, and the Universe: CKLA Comes Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fawcett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627626"},{"teacherId":1958339,"projectId":9267933,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. I teach kindergarten and it is the beginning of so many things. I get to teach the fundamentals to these students. I want to make sure that they enjoy school and grow to love learning. \r\n\r\nWhen I can make the writing that we do, come to life for the students, it makes the learning that is happening in our classroom magical. To see the excitement from the students while they are learning how to write, is unbeatable. Using 3D art with them for writing, makes it so much more engaging. I am able to do this for my students because of your donations so thank you so much for the support. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to create!","fullyFundedDate":1746488622887,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-writing/9267933/","projectTitle":"Amazing Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buhler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1958339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534705741849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1958339"},{"teacherId":3772699,"projectId":9194254,"letterContent":"Your donation is greatly appreciated. The decodable books purchased with your donation will help my beginning readers make the necessary steps to becoming fluent readers. Because they will be reading books that are using the phonics patterns they are learning, they will be able to gain the confidence to read more complicated patterns. As we have learned through research, some children need up to 400 exposures of a phonics pattern to learn it completely. These decodable readers give them the repeated exposure they so desperately need.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your commitment to the learning of the children in my classroom. I am incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1743018026254,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-how-to-read/9194254/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn How to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Hoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3772699"},{"teacherId":2501167,"projectId":6830697,"letterContent":"My students and I sure appreciate your generosity in giving our classroom headphones! It makes it possible for students to access their adaptive math software in a way that is independent and focused.\r\n\r\nWithout these headphones, students are not able to focus on their individualized math program but rather are distracted by all the other students' math lessons. These headphones allow my classroom to be a quiet space for my students to really zone into their own learning rather than doing it half hearted.","fullyFundedDate":1673015660714,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-headphones-hear-all-about-i/6830697/","projectTitle":"Headphones! Headphones! Hear All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2501167"},{"teacherId":1115090,"projectId":9287490,"letterContent":"I can't wait for my students to explore this new 3D printer. They are going to be so excited! I have no doubt they will be stopping by next year to see the new things we are printing. I am also excited for my future first graders to experience the fun next year. \r\n\r\nNext year I am excited to use the printer to add characters to our class animal reports. My students are looking forward to learning more about 3D printing next year as well. I will let them know once they learn to create files they are welcome to come back and print them in my classroom. I am so lucky to have such great support from the community. Thanks for helping our class dreams become a reality.\"","fullyFundedDate":1747641316146,"projectUrl":"project/somewhere-over-the-multicolor-3d-printin/9287490/","projectTitle":"Somewhere Over the Multicolor 3D Printing Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flinders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1115090_orig.jpg?crop=1883,1883,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747534188822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1115090"},{"teacherId":9627626,"projectId":9293291,"letterContent":"I'll never forget one of my students proudly holding up a book and saying, \"I can read this all by myself!\" It was such a joyful moment that perfectly captured what this project is all about. These resources have truly brought reading to life in our classroom and have made a real difference in how my students feel about themselves as readers.\r\nWe use the beginning reader library every day during small group and independent reading time. My students love choosing books that match their level and interests, and they are so proud when they can read a book from start to finish. The phonics activities have helped me focus on exactly what each student needs. During small groups, we practice specific skills and patterns, and I can already see how much stronger their decoding and confidence have become.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my classroom is full of happy, motivated readers. The smiles, laughter, and proud moments when a student finishes a book or reads a tricky word are all possible because of you. We are now focusing on building fluency and comprehension, and these materials are helping my students take that next step. Thank you for giving them the chance to feel successful and for helping create a classroom where reading truly feels exciting and achievable for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1746831981618,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-sound-at-a/9293291/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fawcett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627626"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126264","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":869,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"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":92.9,"schoolId":126264,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunburst Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunburst Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/davis-school-district/sunburst-elementary-school/126264"}