{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tower Rock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3037223,"projectId":9446026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has 18 wonderful picture books that celebrate the many ways to be American. My fourth graders love reading.\r\n\r\nThese stories are helping us talk about kindness, empathy, fairness, and what it means to belong. They're seeing themselves in books, learning about others, and having big conversations that help our classroom feel even more welcoming and inclusive.\r\n\r\nYour gift is making a real difference every single day. Thank you for believing in my students and the power of great books.","fullyFundedDate":1755711795740,"projectUrl":"project/18-picture-books-celebrating-many-ways-t/9446026/","projectTitle":"18 Picture Books Celebrating Many Ways to Be American","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3037223_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602432614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpatterson"},{"teacherId":7491672,"projectId":9638712,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating new books to my classroom library. Reading is an important skill that students will use for the rest of their lives. These new books offer a variety of genres from historical fiction, to fantasy, to graphic novels, and more. \r\n\r\nIn my classroom, students have an opportunity to read independently daily. Every Friday, students can book shop in the classroom library. They can choose up to five books. The students are eager to pick out books each Friday from the new options. Some of the donations are being used for whole class read alouds. We are currently reading \"Third Grade Angels\" by Jerry Spinelli. The students and I are really enjoying reading this one together. \r\n\r\nI plan to use the multiple copies of Matilda for a book club. Book clubs are a fun way to have discussions with peers about a shared book. Thank you so much for helping me to foster the love of reading in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756294332022,"projectUrl":"project/rad-readers/9638712/","projectTitle":"Rad Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7491672_orig.jpg?crop=1460,1460,x930,y590&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682272986836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7491672"},{"teacherId":9127199,"projectId":9639864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom library! Your kindness has made a huge impact on our room and on the way my third graders see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nWhen the new books arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up as they explored all the new titles, and they couldn't wait to dive right in. These books have quickly become some of the most popular choices during our independent reading time. I've seen such a difference in their excitement—students who used to struggle staying focused are now fully engaged, and their reading stamina has grown so much. It's amazing to watch them settle in with a book and stay absorbed for longer stretches of time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom library feels fuller, fresher, and more inviting than ever before. You've helped create a space where all students can find stories that speak to them and spark their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our readers. Your gift truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1758811526083,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books/9639864/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stangl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9127199_orig.png?crop=895,895,x35,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690750843731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9127199"},{"teacherId":3756324,"projectId":9547280,"letterContent":"My biggest hope when creating the project \"Keeping Learners Engaged,\" was that I would be able to purchase engaging digital resources that my Advanced Learners could use at any time throughout the day, and even at home. My hopes have been reached, and even exceeded as the students are beyond excited about the resources I have purchased and posted on Google Classroom for them!\r\nThe two favorite resources purchased were \"Creating Stop Motion Movies on Google Slides,\" and \"Math Escape Rooms.\" The movies students have created are really creative and fun, all through the slight movement of images in Google Slides. The Math Escape Rooms have been engaging in both the review of math concepts and with critical thinking and problem solving.\r\nThank you for your donations to my project. Now, when students are \"bored\" in class and need a little something extra, they can find these engaging activities to help them continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757532541020,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learners-engaged/9547280/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learners Engaged!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esbe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3756324_orig.jpg?crop=1276,1276,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596839031081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3756324"},{"teacherId":3037223,"projectId":9427468,"letterContent":"Dear Magical Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving us the best start to 4th grade! Because of your kindness, we got to spend our first week of school in a Hogwarts-themed adventure full of fun, teamwork, and magic.\r\n\r\nWe were sorted into Houses, made our own wands, and even played Quidditch on broomsticks. We worked together in Triwizard challenges, hunted for magical creatures, and mixed up potions in cauldrons. Every day, we laughed, learned, and encouraged each other.\r\n\r\nThe Quidditch matches were one of our favorite parts. We loved running, cheering for our teams, and learning how to be leaders by helping each other. One of us even said at the end of the day, \"Quidditch was so much fun! Could we do it again, and often?\"\r\n\r\nThis week helped us feel like a family right away. We learned that being a good leader isn't just about winning—it's about showing kindness, lifting others up, and working together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us start our school year in the most magical way possible. We will never forget it!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nThe 4th Grade Wizards of Room 121 🧹✨","fullyFundedDate":1750866770624,"projectUrl":"project/houses-brooms-kindness-a-harry-potter/9427468/","projectTitle":"Houses, Brooms, Kindness: A Harry Potter Quidditch Leadership Tournament!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3037223_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602432614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpatterson"},{"teacherId":5445199,"projectId":9301589,"letterContent":"The students and I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. With your help, we received a brand new piano for the music classroom!\r\n\r\nWe were given a delivery date, so when the box arrived two weeks earlier than planned, EVERYONE'S excitement went through the roof! The secretary, the gym teacher, a special education teacher, the head cook, and the custodian were ALL in the office when the delivery occurred, and we were ALL equally excited. It was quite a crew getting the enormous box out of the delivery semi and into the music room. Every student that walked by had to do a double take, saying, \"is that the new piano already?!\"\r\n\r\nIt has incredible features allowing me to change the sound (piano, organ, trumpets, voices, etc), and the student favorite so far is all of the animal sounds! My personal favorite capability of the new piano is the ability to pre-record myself accompanying a song. So now it can play by itself while I help students with their instruments or mirror the actions they should be doing. It's fantastic!\r\n\r\nIt was an incredible and necessary addition to our room, and we are so thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1747143603154,"projectUrl":"project/whats-music-class-without-a-piano/9301589/","projectTitle":"What's Music Class Without a Piano?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaVigne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5445199_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528138913553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5445199"},{"teacherId":3756324,"projectId":9576868,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my project \"Beast Academy Math Materials!\" Students are loving these books already! The guide books are FULL COLOR graphic novels and extremely engaging for students. The book characters are \"beasts\" that teach students the math concepts they need to know ... all while cracking jokes. Topics in these books cover shapes, multiplication, exponents, counting, division, logic, factors, fractions, integers, decimals and probability. These materials do a great job of keeping students engaged and entertained while they learn all that they need to know. The accompanying practice books provide practice for students, with full application of math concepts. I couldn't be happier with these materials. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1756517365126,"projectUrl":"project/beast-academy-math-materials/9576868/","projectTitle":"Beast Academy Math Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esbe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3756324_orig.jpg?crop=1276,1276,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596839031081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3756324"},{"teacherId":3756324,"projectId":9371342,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my project \"Critical Thinking for All!\" As you can see from the attached photographs, I was able to obtain some amazing materials for my students. These materials will challenge them in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics.\r\n\r\nThe materials for the Socratic Seminars are fantastic. Students will start by reading about such topics as recycling, cell phones in schools, and dress codes. The provided reading covers both the pros and the cons of these topics, and allows students to think critically as they come to their own conclusions. Finally, after discussing the topics with peers, students reflect on their interactions with peers as well as whether or not their own opinions changed.\r\n\r\nThe materials for the math \"Escape Rooms\" are super interactive through Google Forms. Students will problem solve through grade level standards to solve a variety of mysteries on a variety of topics. \r\n\r\nThank you again for these materials. They will be used for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1749822425425,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-for-all/9371342/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esbe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3756324_orig.jpg?crop=1276,1276,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596839031081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3756324"},{"teacherId":7951110,"projectId":9058726,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your generous support of my Donors Choose project, which provided essential books and classroom supplies for my 4th grade students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our learning environment, transforming our classroom into a more vibrant and engaging place to grow. Thanks to you, my students now have access to diverse and inspiring literature, along with the tools they need to learn, create, and thrive every day.\r\n\r\nThe joy on my students' faces as they explored new books and dove into hands-on activities was truly heartwarming. These resources have not only enhanced their learning but have also ignited a renewed enthusiasm for reading and classroom participation. Your donation has made a real difference in our educational journey, and I cannot thank you enough for believing in our mission. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746647117434,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-books/9058726/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dederich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7951110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638735113792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7951110"},{"teacherId":3037223,"projectId":9115777,"letterContent":"Our 4th Grade Kindness Squad strikes again! After organizing all the healthy snacks, students set up their KINDNESS CARTS to support Tower Rock. The cart was stocked with nuts, fruits, cheeses, teas, cookies and other snacks. Students wrote their own expectations and role played the experience prior to today. This program will run for the next two-three weeks allowing participation from all squad members. Thank you for your support! This May activity is the perfect way to end our year. \r\n\"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.\" -Leo Buscaglia","fullyFundedDate":1739994906214,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-cart-creates-compassion/9115777/","projectTitle":"Kindness Cart Creates Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3037223_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602432614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpatterson"},{"teacherId":3037223,"projectId":8961693,"letterContent":"The \"Kids Kindness Club\" has had a powerful and positive impact on my classroom, helping to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and community service. Through activities such as organizing a free book giveaway, hosting an egg hunt for 4K and 5K students, writing heartfelt notes to a classmate who is ill, participating in a Day of Caring, volunteering at a local food pantry, ringing bells for the Salvation Army, and creating cards for residents in assisted living, students learn the importance of giving back and thinking beyond themselves. These experiences teach children valuable life skills such as empathy, teamwork, and gratitude, while also building their confidence and sense of purpose. By engaging in acts of kindness, students see firsthand how their actions can bring joy to others, reinforcing the idea that even small gestures can make a big difference in the world.","fullyFundedDate":1739455252493,"projectUrl":"project/kids-kindness-club-counts/8961693/","projectTitle":"Kids Kindness Club Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3037223_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602432614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjpatterson"},{"teacherId":7951110,"projectId":8968862,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to all of the generous donors whose contributions made it possible for me to purchase much-needed mid-year supplies for my classroom. Your support has allowed me to replenish essential materials that ensure my students can continue learning without interruption. From notebooks and art supplies to educational tools, these resources have already made a significant impact, helping to create a more engaging and effective learning environment. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated and play a vital role in my students' academic growth and success.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I'm thrilled to share that your donations enabled me to expand our classroom library with new books that perfectly align with the interests of my 4th graders. These books have captured their imaginations, sparking excitement and enthusiasm for reading like never before. Whether diving into thrilling adventures, exploring new worlds, or learning about fascinating topics, my students are more engaged and eager to read each day. Your support not only enriches their reading experience but also fosters a lifelong love of learning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in my students and their educational journey—your generosity makes all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1735710611050,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-in-the-holidays-with-books-and/8968862/","projectTitle":"Bringing in the Holidays with Books and Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dederich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7951110_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638735113792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7951110"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38289","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":204,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":72,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":83.0,"schoolId":38289,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tower Rock Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tower Rock Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/sauk-prairie-school-district/tower-rock-elementary-school/38289"}