{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tumbleweed Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9902773,"projectId":9758848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the support with the sports equipment !! My students love having a safe pace to store their balls but also love knowing everyday they come out they have something to play with ! It's amazing to see how much sports play an impact on kids and to see the happy and thriving on the field makes a world of a difference to their learning. As they truly get the opportunity to build relationships outside of the classroom. \r\nAgain thank you for caring and donating to our school and thinking about our kids needs.","fullyFundedDate":1769177951605,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room/9758848/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamblen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9902773"},{"teacherId":3325330,"projectId":9961012,"letterContent":"This has been an incredible experience. We started out by learning about simple machines and made all of the machines. Students were able to find them in the environment, design them, and explain their importance. We then moved on to engineering and the design process. Students learned about engineers, the design process and the importance of creation and invention.\r\n\r\nStudents are currently working together to build their machines. They are working in small groups and coming up with creative ideas based on everything they have seen and have access to. It's a fascintating environment to be in because students are not simply copying models. Instead, they are building their own machines and testing them out until they are functional. It's also provided an opportunity for the kids to interact with eachother and solve problems amicably. Students have to listen and share ideas and come up with solutions that work and that they can agree on.\r\n\r\nI am extremely thankful for your support. Without it, I might not have risked taking on a challenging project like this. There are too many variables and material demands. With your spport, I feel we have been successful. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766105662604,"projectUrl":"project/chain-reaction-kits-for-gifted-kids/9961012/","projectTitle":"Chain Reaction Kits for Gifted Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3325330"},{"teacherId":3325330,"projectId":9961047,"letterContent":"This has been an incredible experience. We started out by learning about simple machines and made all of the machines. Students were able to find them in the environment, design them, and explain their importance. We then moved on to engineering and the design process. Students learned about engineers, the design process and the importance of creation and invention.\r\n\r\nStudents are currently working together to build their machines. They are working in small groups and coming up with creative ideas based on everything they have seen and have access to. It's a fascintating environment to be in because students are not simply copying models. Instead, they are building their own machines and testing them out until they are functional. It's also provided an opportunity for the kids to interact with eachother and solve problems amicably. Students have to listen and share ideas and come up with solutions that work and that they can agree on.\r\n\r\nI am extremely thankful for your support. Without it, I might not have risked taking on a challenging project like this. There are too many variables and material demands. With oyour spport, I feel we have been successful. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766171930036,"projectUrl":"project/stem-project-based-learning-contraptions/9961047/","projectTitle":"STEM Project Based Learning Contraptions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3325330"},{"teacherId":3325330,"projectId":9960834,"letterContent":"This has been an incredible experience. We started out by learning about simple machines and made all of the machines. Students were able to find them in the environment, design them, and explain their importance. We then moved on to engineering and the design process. Students learned about engineers, the design process and the importance of creation and invention.\r\n\r\nStudents are currently working together to build their machines. They are working in small groups and coming up with creative ideas based on everything they have seen and have access to. It's a fascintating environment to be in because students are not simply copying models. Instead, they are building their own machines and testing them out until they are functional. It's also provided an opportunity for the kids to interact with eachother and solve problems amicably. Students have to listen and share ideas and come up with solutions that work and that they can agree on.\r\n\r\nI am extremely thankful for your support. Without it, I might not have risked taking on a challenging project like this. There are too many variables and material demands. With your spport, I feel we have been successful. Thank you for making it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766043041093,"projectUrl":"project/rube-goldberg-stem-for-gifted-kids/9960834/","projectTitle":"Rube Goldberg Stem for Gifted Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3325330"},{"teacherId":8361582,"projectId":10088427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation making our \"Spreading Kindness With Friendship Bracelets\" possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on these students and hundreds of students in the future. The intention for this project is to strengthen our school culture and further develop our student council students as leaders. \r\n\r\nThe bracelets will provide tangible reminders for students to embody positive values like being kind, thoughtful, and caring in their daily interactions. Additionally, students will be able to connect with other students helping them get to know peers they might not normally interact with. Projects like this foster a sense of belonging and can reduce feelings of alienation or being ignored, which is a top priority on our campus.","fullyFundedDate":1770840439206,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-with-friendship-brace/10088427/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness With Friendship Bracelets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maestas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361582_orig.jpg?crop=298,298,x175,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646833982312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361582"},{"teacherId":10342819,"projectId":10005130,"letterContent":"Your gift to my Black History project made a huge difference. Sharing different cultures is of utmost importance! \r\nEvery student received a Black History book mark which focused on very important historic figures which many of the students were not aware of. \r\n\r\nThe Periodical Table of Black Leaders Bulletin Board set made for a beautifully crafted educational bulletin board for students and adults alike. I noticed lots of people of all ages reading about the included historic figures. \r\n\r\nThe beautiful books celebrating valued black leaders has added a long lasting addition to our library. Books which celebrate women of color such as Mae Jemison, Opal Lee, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden. I focused on these women since we had no current books on women of color in our library. \r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy the included photos which show off your generous, long lasting donation.","fullyFundedDate":1769177952215,"projectUrl":"project/support-black-history/10005130/","projectTitle":"Support Black History!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bagley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10342819"},{"teacherId":10342819,"projectId":9937494,"letterContent":"The first day I began as the new librarian at Tumbleweed my heart ached at the condition of the furniture. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe sofa had not been replaced in a decade. The sofa was covered in slits where the fabric had worn through. I had no idea how I would ever replace it, since my budget for the library is very low. What money we do receive is designated for new books. \r\nIt was suggested that I try Donors Choose. Once I learned what it is I gave it a try and you responded! \r\nThe gift of this new sofa is not only a great necessity, but it is a true blessing! \r\nNow it is a race by the students to get to the sofa first! On the sofa I have placed a giant Clifford and a baby Clifford stuffy. The kids all want to read their books on the new sofa. \r\nAll the students from K-6 enjoy this great gift. It was a real example of how generous people can be! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1766217333893,"projectUrl":"project/snuggle-with-a-book-but-on-a-torn-sof/9937494/","projectTitle":"Snuggle With a Book.. but on a Torn Sofa?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bagley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10342819"},{"teacherId":10051772,"projectId":9844453,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations for the box sculptures. We did an abstract cactus garden study and used various sizes cardboard boxes. The boxes were painted white and the students chose stencils. They used the sharpies to trace the designs onto the boxes. The students painted different colors all over the boxes.\r\n\r\nWe took liquid nails and we figured out how to attach the boxes and build them up sculpture style. The students took pieces of paper and formed the paper into cones. The cones were painted yellow and used the liquid nails to attach the cones to the boxes. This was to create spikes for the cacti. We made a display for reading America night. The cactus books were placed next to the boxes.\r\n\r\nOnce the reading across America night was complete, we moved the boxes to the front office for a second showing. I have had several parents tell me they loved the projects. The students were very proud of their project. The principal took a video documentary of it to share with other schools. My students enjoyed the process of the big project. Thank you for donating.","fullyFundedDate":1767647329906,"projectUrl":"project/shapes-sculpture-building/9844453/","projectTitle":"Shapes Sculpture Building!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hawksworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051772"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":10114071,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of our project for Sensational Numbers! Our students are very excited to begin using these new materials for engaging practice to improve their number formation skills. Our young students learn best while learning through play, and will greatly enjoy these hands-on, multi-sensory interactive learning centers. When so much is done now using technology, a huge challenge for our students is learning to write numbers correctly, consistently, and legibly. Direct instruction and repeated practice is needed to retrain their brains and develop fine motor muscle memory to replace incorrect writing habits, the sooner the better, with materials that are encouraging and motivating. Thank you for caring about our students' success and investing in their education! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1773092224699,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-numbers/10114071/","projectTitle":"Sensational Numbers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9960983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project for early math instruction. Our Kindergarten students are having fun while learning with these interactive, hands-on materials, building number sense, spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. Learning through play helps our young students explore math concepts in ways meaningful to them, while developing skills to improve hand-eye coordination, teamwork, persistence, focus, and creativity. We are very grateful for your kindness and generosity! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1767225746907,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-number-sense/9960983/","projectTitle":"New Year Number Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9959812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project for early math instruction. Our Kindergarten students are having fun while learning with these interactive, hands-on materials, building number sense, spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. Learning through play helps our young students explore math concepts in ways meaningful to them, while developing skills to improve hand-eye coordination, teamwork, persistence, focus, and creativity. We are very grateful for your kindness and generosity! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1767017174523,"projectUrl":"project/new-math-for-the-new-year/9959812/","projectTitle":"New Math for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9963915,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this dream come true for our music program! Although the wooden alto xylophone was out-of-stock, we were able to order an alto glockenspiel as a replacement, which is even better and sounds beautiful! It is a favorite instrument for our young students, and now there are greater opportunities for more students to have turns being able to play during each music class. We are so grateful especially to KTBA Foundation, Maxwell/Hanrahan, and Music Makes Our Students Smarter, for your kindness and generosity bringing our music project to life! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1766099256676,"projectUrl":"project/alto-xylophone-for-all/9963915/","projectTitle":"Alto Xylophone for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40203","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":438,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.5,"schoolId":40203,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tumbleweed Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tumbleweed Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/washington-elementary-school-district/tumbleweed-elementary-school/40203"}