{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tyson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4061621,"projectId":9570494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project! The flexible seating you helped fund has truly transformed our learning environment. My students are now able to choose seating that helps them focus and feel comfortable—whether it's sitting on the floor with a cushion, using a wobble stool, or working in a small group at a lower table. This freedom of choice has increased their engagement and motivation, allowing them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nDuring whole group lessons, the new seating has made a noticeable difference. Students are more attentive and collaborative, and transitions between activities are smoother. The flexible setup encourages active participation, better posture, and positive classroom behavior. Your support has made our classroom more dynamic, inclusive, and student-centered. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on their daily learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1757897388439,"projectUrl":"project/let-kids-choose-their-seat/9570494/","projectTitle":"Let Kids Choose Their Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4061621_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693882790293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4061621"},{"teacherId":7163711,"projectId":8767854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping get us the focus books we needed.\r\nThe students are so excited to have books to read that match the content we are learning about in class. They are more interested in picking up books and are always asking to be read to in their free time. \r\nI have noticed a change in their interest when it comes to reading. A lot of the students have brought an open book to me to show me something they've learned about in the book and want to share their knowledge. It is really fun seeing the Kindergartners so excited about books and reading.","fullyFundedDate":1736172979389,"projectUrl":"project/focus-books-that-align-with-our-reading/8767854/","projectTitle":"Focus Books That Align With Our Reading Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7163711"},{"teacherId":9157423,"projectId":9015536,"letterContent":"My students are over the moon with the new 3d printing supplies. They love watching as the designs take shape in our classroom 3d printer, and more than that, they love playing with the different fidgets and items that the printer can make. They were excited to have new filament (the plastic color cording that makes the 3d designs) because they could make their 3d creations in more than one color. \r\n\r\nOn Thursdays after school I work with a group of students who use the program Tinkercad to create their own three-dimensional objects, usually an animal of some sort. These students have really enjoyed the project and have really become quite the little designers. Some of the new colors are metallic so the students wanted to come up with a new design so they started designing and having me print \"Stanley\" cups, complete with straws. \r\n\r\nThese supplies will go a long way for this culture club and for the rest of my students. The supplies will last a while and bring joy to all of the students who get to experience making the 3d projects. I love to see their faces when they are creating something of their own, but there is nothing like 3d printing their design and handing it to them. When they see the 3d version of what they designed their minds are always blown... and I am constantly blown away by their amazing creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1734919587721,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-indigenous-fab-lab-classroo/9015536/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Indigenous Fab Lab Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157423_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691214948298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157423"},{"teacherId":9157423,"projectId":8844880,"letterContent":"I wish you could see all the beautiful books that have arrived in my classroom! My kids are so excited to see the brand new books, and to see books that represent themselves and their own indigenous cultures. \r\n\r\nWe are currently reading an indigenous story called Little Whale. This story is about a ten year old boy and his father and their journey on one of the last Tlingit war canoes. Many of my students can relate to the boy's feelings and thought processes because they are at the same age as he is in the book. \r\n\r\nI try to make reading books fun with the students. First we'll read a chapter and then I have students come up with questions that we can then use to play a Blooket digital game to test their comprehension of the story. It's been wonderful to see how students are connecting to the book because they see bits and pieces of their home culture in the book. Their joy and pride is palpable. Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. Students and I will cherish these books for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1733274813267,"projectUrl":"project/indigenous-books-for-indigenous-classroo/8844880/","projectTitle":"Indigenous Books for Indigenous Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157423_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691214948298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157423"},{"teacherId":9730365,"projectId":8740060,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating funds to support our Snacks for Student Success project! With your generous contribution, I was able to provide snacks for all of my students for several months. I know my students are just as grateful as I am for these snacks.\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw all the snack boxes, they were ecstatic! I explained to them that these snacks were made possible by kind individuals who understand the importance of having a full stomach in order to be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my class is to continue building confidence in their reading abilities. Many of my students are eager to read everything, and I want to keep nurturing that enthusiasm. I feel incredibly fortunate to have such a hardworking, caring, and energetic group of students.","fullyFundedDate":1725756488611,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-student-success/8740060/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730365"},{"teacherId":1993040,"projectId":5527963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. When the materials arrived, my students were thrilled. Their excitement reminded me how powerful these moments are, especially during COVID. Even a simple certificate or letter gave them pride and motivation at a time when encouragement was needed most.\r\n\r\nDuring remote learning, the letters, birthday cards, & certificates made a real difference at home. I remember one student logging in from their kitchen table, proudly holding up their care package and certificate they worked so hard for. Seeing them get celebrated sparked smiles across our virtual classroom and gave everyone a sense of connection, even though we were apart. These moments helped students stay encouraged, belonged, and reminded them that learning could still feel exciting and meaningful at home.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1626101211827,"projectUrl":"project/a-mail-away/5527963/","projectTitle":"A Mail Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1993040_orig.png?crop=480,480,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693436499189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1993040"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63835","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":351,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":15,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.9,"schoolId":63835,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tyson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tyson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/william-tyson-elementary-school/63835"}