{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sundance Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10516899,"projectId":10302503,"letterContent":"Thank you does not begin to express my gratitude to you for your generous donation to my fifth-grade band students. With a large influx of students joining fifth-grade band this year, many of whom needed school instruments, I was concerned that I simply would not have enough instruments for everyone who wanted to participate. I joked with my students that I was going to have to \"beg, borrow, or steal\" to get them all into band!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we were able to add two trumpets and several small hand drums to our music program. These instruments have made it possible for more students to participate and experience the joy of making music.\r\n\r\nWatching my students take the instruments out of their cases for the very first time was like watching a child open a wonderful package on Christmas morning. Their faces lit up with excitement, curiosity, and pure joy. I truly wish you could have been there to see their expressions. That moment was made possible because of your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nEvery day they have band, my students grow a little more as young musicians. They are learning proper posture, embouchure, note and rhythm reading, and, perhaps most importantly, how to listen to one another and work together as a team to become a band.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided much more than instruments. You have provided opportunities for my students to discover new talents, build confidence, learn perseverance, and experience the pride that comes from working together toward a common goal. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping them grow as musicians, teammates, and human beings. Your generosity will make a difference in their lives for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1785330019001,"projectUrl":"project/from-first-notes-to-bright-futures/10302503/","projectTitle":"From First Notes to Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10516899_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779458703595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10516899"},{"teacherId":7813660,"projectId":10131245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Making Waves in Second Grade\" project! Because of you, my students will get to experience some extra-special days in our classroom through our Beach Day and Glow Day celebrations.\r\n\r\nAs a second-grade teacher, I love finding ways to make learning exciting and create memories that my students will carry with them long after they leave my classroom. Theme days are such a fun way to do that! The materials you provided allow me to transform our classroom and take our normal reading, math, and other activities and turn them into something my students are genuinely excited about.\r\n\r\nBeach Day and Glow Day give my students something special to look forward to while still keeping learning at the center of everything we do. Seeing their excitement when they walk into a transformed classroom is one of my favorite parts of teaching!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where learning can be fun, exciting, and memorable. Your generosity is helping me give my second graders experiences that go beyond worksheets and textbooks, and I am so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1782532695326,"projectUrl":"project/making-waves-in-second-grade-beach-day/10131245/","projectTitle":"Making Waves in Second Grade: Beach Day & Bubble Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moeller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813660_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809816632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813660"},{"teacherId":7813660,"projectId":10421235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom and for helping us start the school year off right! Your support means so much to both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThe book bins have already been such a wonderful addition to our classroom. They help keep our books organized and easily accessible for my students, while also making our classroom feel more inviting and ready for learning. The polka dot and black bulletin board paper have helped me create a bright, fun, and welcoming classroom environment that my students get to enjoy every day.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, the googly eyes have been a huge hit! They may seem like a small thing, but in a second-grade classroom, they can turn an ordinary project into something fun, silly, and memorable. My students love getting to be creative, and having supplies like these makes those special classroom moments possible.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it means more than I can say to have people willing to support my classroom and help provide my students with the materials they need. Because of your generosity, we were able to begin our year with an organized, colorful, and exciting space where my students can learn, create, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us start our year off right. We are so grateful for you! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787179448136,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right/10421235/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moeller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813660_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809816632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813660"},{"teacherId":7813660,"projectId":10409238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for my second graders, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom will become a more organized, welcoming, and functional place to learn. These storage materials will help us keep books, STEM supplies, math manipulatives, art materials, literacy centers, and other everyday resources organized and easy for students to access independently.\r\n\r\nAn organized classroom is about so much more than neat shelves and labeled bins. It creates an environment where students can focus on learning instead of searching for materials. It also encourages responsibility, independence, and confidence as students learn to care for their classroom and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a space where every child can thrive. Every time my students easily find what they need, clean up after an activity, or confidently work independently, they'll be benefiting from your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support is creating a classroom where learning can flourish, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785331392992,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-successful-students/10409238/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom, Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moeller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813660_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809816632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813660"},{"teacherId":8960806,"projectId":9857783,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely over the moon about these stuffed animals! At first, they thought they were just toys—but once they realized they're actually learning tools, their excitement grew even more.\r\n\r\nThey've brought so much energy and joy into our classroom. Students are quickly making connections between each animal's name and its corresponding letter and sound, and it's been so fun to watch their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts is seeing them get into character before reading time—they come in, put on their hats and vests, and immediately start naming animals and practicing their sounds. It's become such a fun and meaningful routine!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create our classroom zoo. It has truly been one of the best additions to our classroom this year!","fullyFundedDate":1764694194983,"projectUrl":"project/cuddly-companions-for-learning-letter-so/9857783/","projectTitle":"Cuddly Companions for Learning Letter Sounds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960806_orig.png?crop=402,402,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696602002249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmckenziewy"},{"teacherId":5315172,"projectId":9950276,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you for enabling us to embark on this \"long walk\" to Sudan with Salva and Nya, the two main characters in Linda Sue Park's book, \"A Long Walk to Water.\" My students show great enthusiasm for reading this book. \r\nI introduced Sudan as a country with a complex history and rich culture. We took 3-D virtual field trips to a pyramid site and the Nile River, both in Sudan, we read about conflicts dating back to the mid-1900s, and watched a video following two girls carrying water to their village. We reenacted their journey by walking barefoot in our classroom with a five-gallon bucket of water. These activities helped build background knowledge so that as we read the book, students could build connections with the events.\r\nThis book contains complex concepts and themes. For instance, each chapter follows two characters in two different time lines. Each character experiences different challenges and as a reader, it is important to track the each timeline separately in order to avoid confusion. The interactions between characters in each timeline reveal themes of family, loyalty, and perseverance. As we read each chapter, we discuss what the text says, pair-share our thoughts, make inferences and type a \"response to reading\" that forces students to think deeply and support their thinking with text evidence. \r\nOne of our students checked out the book from the public library because he couldn't wait to read ahead. Multiple students have commented that they can't wait to get to the reading part of the day because of the suspense the author builds. As a class, they say they really enjoy seeing what new challenges Nya and Salva face, gut wrenching as they are.\r\nWithout the support of our donors, this reading experience and the memories students are building as we follow Nya's and Salva's journeys would not be possible. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765803759572,"projectUrl":"project/from-wyoming-to-water-understanding-the/9950276/","projectTitle":"From Wyoming to Water: Understanding the Long Walk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartwright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5315172"},{"teacherId":7813660,"projectId":9180723,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have the opportunity to explore their creativity through a variety of engaging art activities that they otherwise would not have experienced.\r\n\r\nThe art materials you helped provide have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. My students are excited to express themselves, experiment with new techniques, and build confidence in their artistic abilities. Watching them light up as they create, share ideas, and take pride in their work has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nArt gives children a voice. It encourages imagination, problem-solving, and self-expression—skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Your generosity has not only supplied materials but has also inspired creativity, joy, and a deeper love for learning.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our children's growth. Your support makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1742923147172,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-creative/9180723/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moeller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813660_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809816632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813660"},{"teacherId":8960806,"projectId":9913407,"letterContent":"The materials you've provided to my classroom have been beneficial in so many ways. They allow us to keep classroom resources organized and easily accessible, making it simple for both myself and my paraprofessionals to prepare materials that meet the diverse needs of our learners.\r\n\r\nStudents are also able to keep their own materials organized within the classroom, which helps reinforce the executive functioning skills we work on every day. Building independence and organizational habits is such an important part of their growth, and these materials directly support that development.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my classroom. I am truly grateful for the impact you're making on my students and their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764694193191,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-busy-resource-r/9913407/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Busy Resource Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960806_orig.png?crop=402,402,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696602002249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmckenziewy"},{"teacherId":8960806,"projectId":8711784,"letterContent":"These books have brought so much joy to the readers in my classroom — and in classrooms throughout our building!\r\n\r\nNot only are they read for enjoyment by both teachers and students, but they also serve as the heart of our core reading instruction. We use them daily to teach vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. As part of a comprehensive literacy curriculum, these texts support a wide range of reading skills and provide meaningful opportunities for discussion and learning.\r\n\r\nI feel incredibly fortunate to have these books in my classroom as exemplar texts that we return to again and again.\r\n\r\nThank you, truly, for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1727966213503,"projectUrl":"project/hello-engaging/8711784/","projectTitle":"Hello, Engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960806_orig.png?crop=402,402,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696602002249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmckenziewy"},{"teacherId":8960806,"projectId":9855227,"letterContent":"This resource has been an absolute game-changer in my classroom! It gives me access to an incredible range of materials, allowing me to provide decodable books, meaningful independent practice, and take-home resources for students and families.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, it ensures my students are practicing skills aligned to their individual phonics needs. I can quickly generate targeted materials that support decoding, fluency, and comprehension, which makes a huge difference for my emerging readers.\r\n\r\nIt has also been an incredible time-saver, giving me more time to thoughtfully tailor instruction to each individual learner. Instead of spending hours creating materials from scratch, I'm able to focus on what matters most — supporting my students' growth and confidence as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1763235213045,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fun-reading-wins/9855227/","projectTitle":"Phonics Fun = Reading Wins!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960806_orig.png?crop=402,402,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696602002249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmckenziewy"},{"teacherId":8960806,"projectId":9693978,"letterContent":"This sensory table has been such a fun and meaningful addition to my classroom! I rotate the materials monthly, and students are always eager to see what's new at the start of each month. Even my older students (3rd and 4th graders!) can't resist exploring what's inside.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most is how easily I can tailor activities to meet the needs of my diverse learners. We're able to practice math and literacy skills while also strengthening fine motor skills — an area many of my students truly benefit from.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. The sensory table and tools have become a staple in my classroom, no matter the grade level or content area I'm teaching. Your support is making a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1758057032677,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-building-foundational-ski/9693978/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Building Foundational Skills Through Hands-On Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960806_orig.png?crop=402,402,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696602002249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmckenziewy"},{"teacherId":10383259,"projectId":9957291,"letterContent":"The items from this project were added to our classroom store. Students earn classroom money through hard work, positive behavior, and making good choices throughout the school day. They can then use their earnings to \"shop\" in the store, which has become a powerful motivator and a fun way to reinforce responsibility and goal-setting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new items, they were absolutely over the moon ecstatic and full of excitement. Their faces lit up immediately, and they began talking about how hard they wanted to work to earn rewards from the store.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the classroom store to motivate students to put forth their best effort each day. 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