{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Triton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9362473,"projectId":9351032,"letterContent":"Donated shelving units have made a much bigger impact on my move from teaching upper elementary to kindergarten than I expected. In kindergarten, the classroom environment is everything—materials need to be accessible, inviting, and organized in ways that help young children navigate the space independently. Having these extra shelves has allowed me to set up clear learning areas, display materials at student height, and organize the many hands-on centers that kindergarten relies on. It's already helping my students learn where things belong and how to care for their classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755996751840,"projectUrl":"project/moving-to-kindergarten/9351032/","projectTitle":"Moving to Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reuvers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362473"},{"teacherId":6937748,"projectId":9657169,"letterContent":"Our Building a Magical Classroom Library project has completely transformed the excitement around reading in our classroom! Since receiving these new books, my students rush to our library each day, eager to discover what adventure they'll embark on next. Even my most hesitant readers now proudly share recommendations with their classmates and talk about their favorite characters. These stories have sparked imagination, curiosity, and confidence—helping students see reading as something joyful and personal. Thanks to this project, we're not just growing readers—we're building lifelong readers who truly love books.","fullyFundedDate":1756943176978,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-magical-classroom-library/9657169/","projectTitle":"Building a Magical Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlieder"},{"teacherId":1462451,"projectId":8911541,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your donations, my students now have access to engaging sensory bins filled with kinetic sand, putty, and other tactile materials. These new resources have already made such a positive difference—students are calmer, more focused, and excited to use the bins during learning breaks or centers.\r\nFor many of my students, having a safe and soothing way to regulate their emotions helps them return to learning ready to focus and participate. The sensory materials have also become a wonderful tool for building creativity and fine motor skills during hands-on exploration.\r\nYour kindness has truly made our classroom a more inclusive, welcoming, and joyful space. Thank you for believing in our students and helping create an environment where everyone can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1734634458294,"projectUrl":"project/calming-minds-and-hands-sensory-bins/8911541/","projectTitle":"Calming Minds and Hands: Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cassie-peterson"},{"teacherId":3885838,"projectId":9676939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! As a class we went through all of the new books today. All of the students were so excited to look at these new books. There is a wide variety of genres that meet an interest of each student in our classroom. \r\nWe also received books that cover different cultures, jobs, and disabilities. These are books these students might not get to read on a regular daily basis. I can't wait for my students to dive into these books. \r\nThank you so much for supporting our first grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758823673740,"projectUrl":"project/leveled-readers-for-our-classroom-librar/9676939/","projectTitle":"Leveled Readers for Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fischenich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3885838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591735733742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyfischenich"},{"teacherId":1462451,"projectId":9623636,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support in adding new STEM items to our classroom! The excitement on my students' faces when they saw the variety of building materials was priceless. These resources have quickly become favorites during our early finisher time and our Friday free-choice block.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the materials to build, test, and reimagine their ideas in ways that encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. I've seen them experiment with new designs, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate their successes—sometimes in ways that even surprise me! The freedom to create has sparked curiosity and innovation, while also building confidence as students see their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly expanded the learning opportunities in our classroom. Instead of just filling time when their work is done, students are now engaging in meaningful exploration that builds STEM skills and inspires imagination. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom community. Your kindness will continue to impact our learners day after day!","fullyFundedDate":1757423263177,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-community-with-stem-activitie/9623636/","projectTitle":"Building a Community with STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cassie-peterson"},{"teacherId":3885838,"projectId":9157506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Building and exploring are extremely important in our first grade classroom. Having these tools that the students view a toys makes learning so much more fun.\r\nMy students have very much enjoyed the polydrons and magnatiles. They are easy to use and fun to build with. They have made rocket ships, houses, tall towers, 3D shapes, boats, and one day they decided to use all of them and work together to build a city. \r\nYour support for our classroom means the world to us! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742917745112,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tiles-polydrons/9157506/","projectTitle":"Magna Tiles & Polydrons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fischenich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3885838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591735733742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyfischenich"},{"teacherId":6937748,"projectId":9063318,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your kindness, our students have received an incredible selection of new books that have transformed our reading experiences and ignited a newfound enthusiasm for literacy. Your contribution has made a significant impact, not just in filling our classroom library with engaging stories but in fostering a lifelong love of reading among my students.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of the new books, I have witnessed a remarkable shift in my students' attitudes toward reading. Many of them, who were once hesitant or uninterested in picking up a book, are now eager to dive into new stories. The excitement in the room when they first saw the new books was truly heartwarming. They rushed to explore the covers, flip through the pages, and excitedly discuss which books they wanted to read first. It was a powerful moment that highlighted just how much access to engaging literature can inspire young minds.\r\n\r\nNot only has this project introduced my students to books they might not have encountered otherwise, but it has also encouraged them to challenge themselves as readers. Students who previously gravitated toward shorter, simpler texts are now reaching for chapter books with confidence. They are developing stronger comprehension skills, expanding their vocabularies, and, most importantly, finding joy in reading. Our classroom discussions have become more dynamic as students excitedly share their thoughts, predictions, and personal connections to the stories. The books you helped provide have sparked curiosity, encouraged deeper thinking, and given my students the tools to grow as readers.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, these books have also fostered a sense of community within our classroom. Students are recommending books to one another, engaging in friendly debates about their favorite characters, and even forming informal book clubs during free reading time. The shared experience of discovering new stories has strengthened their friendships and built a culture of literacy that will continue to flourish long after this project.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is no greater joy than seeing students excited about learning, and your generosity has played a direct role in making that happen. You have given my students the gift of adventure, knowledge, and imagination through books that will continue to inspire them for years to come. Thank you for believing in the power of reading and for supporting young learners in such a meaningful way. Your kindness and generosity have truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are endlessly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1737224717368,"projectUrl":"project/page-turners-for-young-minds/9063318/","projectTitle":"Page Turners for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lieder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlieder"},{"teacherId":3885838,"projectId":8513654,"letterContent":"We are SO grateful for your generous donations. \r\nThe mailboxes are just the right size for our 1st grade students. The mailboxes we had before were breaking and were too tall for 1st graders to see into. We use the storage tubs every day. We store our math station supplies in them.\r\nWe have also used the different storage baskets for many different things around the classroom. We use those baskets to store books, group packets, and work station supplies. \r\nThe students LOVE helping clean our classroom. With the added mini brooms and dust pans that makes it much easier for everyone to take part in helping keep our classroom clean. \r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1731531416760,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-classroom/8513654/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fischenich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3885838_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591735733742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyfischenich"},{"teacherId":9827274,"projectId":8923093,"letterContent":"These 3D pens have been so much fun to use. We have a few students with access to the pens prior to school but otherwise, these have been brand new! What has really been incredible is the number of pens we were able to receive. This has allowed more students to utilize the devices and not have to wait. \r\n\r\n Just today, we had students building glasses, hearts and writing their names! The pens take some patience and extra care. These are also great skills for our young learners to practice. \r\n\r\n Thank you so much for your donation. 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