{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Liberty Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5994253,"projectId":9833685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through your generous donation. My students are creative, hardworking, and curious, and many have unique learning needs that require thoughtful, differentiated instruction. Because of you, I am able to provide resources that truly meet them where they are and help them grow with confidence.\r\n\r\n With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, I can select materials tailored specifically to my students' strengths and challenges. From interactive math centers and engaging literacy games to social-emotional learning lessons and visual supports, these resources allow me to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Instead of relying solely on a one-size-fits-all curriculum, I can bring in high-quality, teacher-created materials that close skill gaps, reinforce key concepts, and keep students motivated.\r\n\r\n Your support gives me the flexibility to respond to my students' needs in real time. When I see a concept that isn't clicking, I can find a new approach. When a student needs extra practice or enrichment, I can provide it immediately. Most importantly, your generosity ensures that every child in my classroom has access to resources that fit their learning style. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768599017128,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-unique-learners-tpt-gift/9833685/","projectTitle":"Resources for Unique Learners: TPT Gift Cards for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539967563283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wilde-wve"},{"teacherId":5994253,"projectId":9738490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my resource room through DonorsChoose. In our classroom, students come for targeted support in a smaller, more individualized setting where they can build skills and confidence at their own pace. Your generosity has helped create a space that feels safe, engaging, and responsive to their unique learning needs. As a special education teacher, I see every day how important it is for students to have tools that meet them where they are—and because of you, they do.\r\n\r\n The LEGO Creator sets have quickly become a favorite during skill-building activities. My students are practicing problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance as they build dinosaurs, parrots, unicorns, and even the Disney Up house. Our new math and science tools are making abstract concepts more concrete. In a resource setting, hands-on materials make all the difference. Students who once felt unsure about measurement or data are now actively pouring, balancing, and graphing with growing confidence.\r\n\r\n The sensory tools and fidgets have also had a powerful impact. Many of my students need opportunities to regulate and refocus, especially after transitioning from their general education classrooms. Having calming options available helps them settle in and be ready to learn. Craft supplies and sports equipment offer opportunities for fine motor development, teamwork, and positive movement. Your support has strengthened not only our materials but also my students' belief in themselves. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping them experience success every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762265300194,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-calming-tools-for/9738490/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning and Calming Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539967563283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wilde-wve"},{"teacherId":7997220,"projectId":9936577,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom snack project! Because of you, students have access to a variety of snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Hunger is no longer a distraction during lessons, and I'm able to quietly support students who may need a little extra help during the day. Your generosity has created a classroom environment rooted in care and compassion, allowing students to concentrate on learning instead of empty stomachs. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764695791697,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-student-success/9936577/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bohne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7997220_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690569293815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7997220"},{"teacherId":7997220,"projectId":9938120,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! The easel pads are used daily for brainstorming, anchor charts, and collaborative problem-solving, allowing us to display and revisit student thinking throughout our units. The portable tabletop easels support small-group work, helping students draft, revise, and confidently share ideas. Laminating sheets have helped us create durable, reusable learning tools and visual supports. The pencils ensure every student is prepared to learn each day. Your generosity strengthens engagement, collaboration, and ownership in our classroom. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1764694518027,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning/9938120/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bohne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7997220_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690569293815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7997220"},{"teacherId":7115121,"projectId":9930090,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my first grade classroom, thank you so much for your generous donation of social-emotional learning books and the accompanying activities. Your thoughtful support is already making a meaningful difference in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students have access to engaging stories and hands-on activities that help them build essential skills like empathy, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and positive relationship building. These resources create opportunities for important conversations and give students practical tools they can use every day — both in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour investment in social-emotional learning is an investment in the whole child. I am deeply grateful for your commitment to helping our students grow not only academically, but also emotionally and socially.\r\n\r\nThe students are loving the books and activities that were purchased through this grant. They look forward to both reading the story and doing the hands on activity that reinforces what they have learned in the story, whether it is how to make a friend, miscommunications between people, different perspectives, and empathy.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the power of these experiences to shape confident, compassionate learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764686136245,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hearts-minds-building-social-/9930090/","projectTitle":"Growing Hearts & Minds: Building Social-Emotional Strength in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7115121"},{"teacherId":8707938,"projectId":9925870,"letterContent":"This is the first time that this school has gotten to use acrylics for our visual art class and it was amazing. In my classroom I have used mostly watercolors as the medium of choice for any painting project that we have done, but last semester I tried acrylics with my other school and it opened a whole new field of ideas and abilities for my students. \r\n\r\nAcrylics work completely differently then watercolors. If you make a mistake with acrylics an artist can simply paint over what they do not like. In watercolors, you can try and paint over mistakes, but will always look different then everything else--in cannot blend in. This is what my students learned--there is a way to paint something and change it, if that is needed in some way. They can now paint without fear and that is an incredible gift.","fullyFundedDate":1764779779295,"projectUrl":"project/acrylics-for-our-school/9925870/","projectTitle":"Acrylics for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707938_orig.jpg?crop=2009,2009,x184,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663623893470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707938"},{"teacherId":7726682,"projectId":9930100,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. Being able to do hands on activities helps so much, it delves into higher learning. The connections and responsibilities help my students in ways I can not describe. It is nice having a hydroponic garden in the class but without the seeds and the pods it just collects dust. This project will last through the end of the school year. They will learn how to garden and take care of the plants. They will need water and plant food, They will have to measure the correct amount of food. Small things that we might just take for granted. \r\n\r\nThis gives my students a chance to have leadership role in the class as they will be assigned a class duty to manage the garden, make sure there is water in tank, food, and the light moved up as not to burn the leaves. \r\n\r\nWatching science in action. Learning that plants can survive without soil is always a fun concept but hard to think about without and actual garden. Because of your donations this is all possible and I thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764686257654,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-writers-a-literacy-/9930100/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers & Writers: A Literacy + STEM Expression Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7726682_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720737184952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726682"},{"teacherId":4720345,"projectId":9883126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our classroom incentive system. Your support made it possible for us to purchase meaningful prizes that motivate and encourage our students as they work toward their goals.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are able to earn rewards after accomplishing academic or behavioral goals. This incentive system has been a powerful tool in building perseverance and a positive classroom culture. The excitement and pride our students feel when they earn their rewards is truly priceless.","fullyFundedDate":1764686053745,"projectUrl":"project/working-towards-success/9883126/","projectTitle":"Working Towards Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4720345"},{"teacherId":2114974,"projectId":9249912,"letterContent":"I changed to teaching kindergarten this year. I feel like the books on how to teach writing are especially helpful as I'm trying to figure out how to teach writing in kindergarten. Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and the education or our little ones.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten class is starting to write complete sentences now. It is so much fun! They were so excited when I gave them their journals with their names on the front. So far, they are taking very good care of the journals and they seem to really enjoy writing.\r\n\r\nRight now we are learning and writing about different Native American Tribes. They are learning how people affect the environment around them and how different tribes used things from the environment to help them survive.","fullyFundedDate":1746444848048,"projectUrl":"project/better-writing/9249912/","projectTitle":"Better Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2114974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470717362088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoose-org-mrs-buck"},{"teacherId":7726682,"projectId":9888379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for the supplies for my classroom. It may not seem like a big deal but it truly is. My students are very much engaged with the activities because they are hands on. They often do not want to quit because they want to try something else. This is so exciting as a teacher because I know they are learning new things and at a deeper level. \r\n\r\nIf you ever wonder did my donations make a difference the answer is YES! We have done several experiments but I am not very good at taking photos, but it has lead to serious discussion and debates. We have been able to verify some thoughts and we have had a few not so successful experiments. I am so appreciative of your donations because it has created a positive learning environment in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1762897968233,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-motion-magnets-and-mol/9888379/","projectTitle":"Building Minds: Motion, Magnets, and Molecules!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7726682_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720737184952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726682"},{"teacherId":7887927,"projectId":9242527,"letterContent":"I am writing to share our heartfelt thanks for your incredible gift to our classroom. The arrival of the new picture books has sparked a renewed energy in our reading nook, and my students were absolutely thrilled to explore the vibrant stories and illustrations you helped provide. These books are so much more than just stories; they have become essential tools that bring our daily lessons to life, helping my students see the direct connection between their curriculum and the vast world around them.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these titles into our deep-dive lessons on character perspective and sequence of events. By using these high-quality picture books, I've watched my students' engagement soar as they find personal connections to the themes we discuss. These stories act as both \"mirrors\" and \"windows\"—allowing students to see their own experiences reflected on the page while also providing a clear view into lives and cultures they may not otherwise interact with in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this donation on their empathy and global awareness has been profound. Through these books, my students have traveled to different countries, learned about unique traditions, and gained a better understanding of the diverse situations people face globally. This exposure is vital in helping them grow into compassionate, well-informed citizens. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for giving these children the world through the pages of a book.","fullyFundedDate":1747328266515,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-through-reading/9242527/","projectTitle":"Exploring Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7887927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726548872123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7887927"},{"teacherId":7121968,"projectId":9739554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a beautiful new rug to my classroom! \r\n\r\nMy students were so surprised and delighted! They were jumping up and down and exclaiming about it and sitting on it and rubbing it saying it was so much softer and prettier than the previous one. They love that they have more room on the carpet as well, the dots for them to sit on are spaced farther apart. They love being on the rug now, and are committed to keeping it clean and beautiful. \r\n\r\nI appreciate so much your donation as our previous rug was three years old and made with light colors that have gotten pretty dingy and dirty over the years. Even though I watched the custodian clean it again, he was so kind to honor my request, the stains would not come off and it didn't look any better. The custodian tried all of his cleaning tricks and none of them worked. I am now ready to welcome others into my classroom with this beautiful new rug!","fullyFundedDate":1758512501814,"projectUrl":"project/spots-of-dots-for-first-grade-tots/9739554/","projectTitle":"Spots of Dots for First Grade Tots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hogge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7121968"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33408","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":537,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":59.6,"schoolId":33408,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Liberty Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Liberty Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/thomas-o-smith-elementary-school/33408"}