{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ajo School","outOfStateSupporters":64.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8024796,"projectId":10366175,"letterContent":"The approval and funding of our \"Books on Wheels Mobile Cart\" project has brought excitement and new opportunities for learning into our classroom. The mobile book cart has helped us create our own mini classroom library, making books more visible, organized, and accessible to students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments was seeing the students' reactions when they first saw our new mini library. They were excited, curious, and eager to explore the books on the cart. Their enthusiasm showed how something as simple as providing an inviting and accessible space for books can encourage students to become more interested in reading.\r\n\r\nThe mobile cart also gives us the flexibility to bring books directly to students, making independent reading and classroom literacy activities more convenient. It has helped create a classroom environment where reading is encouraged, books are within reach, and students have more opportunities to develop positive reading habits.\r\n\r\nThis project is an important first step in building a stronger classroom library. I am now looking forward to creating another DonorsChoose project focused on providing more on-grade-level books that meet the reading and learning needs of our students. By adding a greater variety of appropriate and engaging books to our mobile library, I hope to strengthen students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and love of reading.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful to everyone who supported the \"Books on Wheels Mobile Cart\" project. Your generosity has helped us build not just a mini library, but a classroom culture where books are accessible, reading is valued, and students are excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1783375302474,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-reading-a-classroom-mini-l/10366175/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Reading: A Classroom Mini Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rigodon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8024796_orig.jpg?crop=696,696,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647556061257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024796"},{"teacherId":8024796,"projectId":10162839,"letterContent":"The \"Let Learning Shine: Fund a Robot Vacuum Mop\" DonorsChoose project has made a wonderful impact on our classroom. The robot vacuum mop helps us maintain a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming learning environment, allowing students to focus on learning in a space that is organized and well cared for.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting impacts of this project was seeing how amazed and excited the students were when they saw the new technology in our classroom. They were curious about how the robot could move around the room, detect obstacles, and clean the floor on its own. Their excitement naturally sparked conversations about technology, robotics, engineering, and problem-solving, turning an everyday classroom tool into an unexpected learning opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe robot vacuum mop has also helped students recognize how technology can be used to solve real-life problems and make everyday tasks more efficient. At the same time, it reinforces our shared responsibility to keep our classroom clean and take pride in our learning space.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped create a classroom where cleanliness, technology, curiosity, and learning come together. We are truly grateful to our DonorsChoose supporters for providing our students with a cleaner classroom and an opportunity to experience useful technology firsthand. Your generosity continues to help our classroom—and our students—shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778199345641,"projectUrl":"project/let-learning-shine-fund-a-robot-vacuum/10162839/","projectTitle":"Let Learning Shine: Fund a Robot Vacuum Mop","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rigodon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8024796_orig.jpg?crop=696,696,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647556061257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024796"},{"teacherId":8021532,"projectId":10368367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Healthy Snacks for Happy Learners project possible! Your generosity has provided our students with snacks they can enjoy during class and as rewards for their hard work and positive behavior.These snacks have added a little extra excitement to our classroom and give students something to look forward to while learning. Whether they are enjoying a snack during class or receiving one as a prize, your support helps create a positive and encouraging classroom environment. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1784577821255,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-happy-learners/10368367/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771264420926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021532"},{"teacherId":8021532,"projectId":10291193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! Your generosity has provided our classroom with essential school supplies, including Expo markers, pencils, and other materials our students use throughout the school year.Having these supplies readily available allows our students to participate, practice, and stay prepared without worrying about having the tools they need. Your support helps create a classroom where students can focus on learning and having a successful school year. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1783375302517,"projectUrl":"project/every-great-school-year-begins-with-the/10291193/","projectTitle":"Every Great School Year Begins With the Right Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771264420926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021532"},{"teacherId":5787503,"projectId":10367338,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving my third graders resources that make writing more meaningful and enjoyable. We are using these materials to brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, and turn those ideas into writing they can be proud of. Seeing their excitement when the materials arrived, and watching even my hesitant writers become more willing to put their thoughts on paper, has been especially meaningful to me.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building their confidence as we explore personal narratives, informational writing, and opinion pieces. This year, my students will also experience state testing for the first time, and I want them to walk into that experience believing in themselves and feeling prepared.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than watching a child discover, \"I can do this.\" Thank you for believing in my students and helping me give them the tools to find their voices, grow in confidence, and become writers who are proud of their work.","fullyFundedDate":1784577822296,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-color-and-creativity/10367338/","projectTitle":"Writing with Color and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pisciotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5787503_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755746257280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5787503"},{"teacherId":5787503,"projectId":10307673,"letterContent":"Our new calm corner has already become a meaningful part of our third grade classroom. When my students first saw the new sensory tools, fidgets, calming materials, and other resources, they were excited and curious to learn how each one could help them calm their bodies and refocus their minds.\r\n\r\nWe are learning how to use this space responsibly, not simply as a break from learning, but as a place to pause, reset, and return ready to learn. This support is especially meaningful for my five students with special needs, while also providing every student with healthy strategies for managing big emotions, frustration, and stress.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through third grade and prepare for their very first state test, we will keep practicing these self-regulation strategies during our daily routines and challenging lessons. My hope is that these resources will help my students feel calmer, more confident, and ready to face each new challenge. Thank you for giving my students a safe space and the tools they need to remember that they can do hard things!","fullyFundedDate":1783375301292,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-space-to-calm-focus-an/10307673/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe Space to Calm, Focus, and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pisciotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5787503_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755746257280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5787503"},{"teacherId":9883900,"projectId":10226078,"letterContent":"We just wrapped up our Open House last week and finished our first week of school today. I was both excited and nervous to step into a new grade level teaching with 4th grade and 3rd grade. However, nothing compared to the excitement of sharing the wonderful news with my students: they were receiving school supplies thanks to your generous support. Many of my students couldn't bring all of their required materials, so seeing their worries instantly melt away was such a touching moment.\r\nThank to your kindness, every student was provided with notebooks, homework folder, pencils, markers, glue and scissors for daily use, markers for coloring and making chart, borders and bulletin board for classroom setup, magnetic book display was also visible on the books of what we have studied last week. The different materials allowed my students to share during group activities, SEL time, practice for routine, and builds classroom procedures.\r\nOur first week went by so fast with my students ready and excited for the next week. My classroom was ready on the first day of school, so our classroom ran smoothly from the very start. The first day and the first week are the very important part of the school year because it creates an impression especially in making them feel welcome and supported with your help.","fullyFundedDate":1778199345175,"projectUrl":"project/ready-from-day-1-help-my-students-start/10226078/","projectTitle":"Ready From Day 1: Help My Students Start Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silvano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883900_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755226630487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883900"},{"teacherId":8021532,"projectId":10374481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add new books to our library! These books will give our students more opportunities to explore new stories, discover new interests, and strengthen their reading comprehension skills.\r\nYour generosity will help make reading more exciting and encourage our students to read more often. We truly appreciate your kindness and support in helping our students become confident, enthusiastic readers! I give students time to go through books at the mini library in the classroom. With this method, it truly elevates the students vocabulary skills.","fullyFundedDate":1784577820855,"projectUrl":"project/terrific-books-to-recharge-students-read/10374481/","projectTitle":"Terrific Books to Recharge Students Reading Excitement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771264420926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021532"},{"teacherId":8021532,"projectId":10277381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us keep our learning space clean and healthy! Your generosity provided important cleaning supplies, including hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, and other essentials we use throughout the school year.Having these supplies available helps us maintain a clean and welcoming classroom where students can feel comfortable and focus on learning. These essential supplies are used daily to keep the students desk clean and other parts of the room. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1783375302004,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-classroom-stay-clean-and-hea/10277381/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Classroom Stay Clean and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771264420926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021532"},{"teacherId":9883900,"projectId":10163743,"letterContent":"As students complete state testing and classroom assessments, this STEM projects and activities will provide an engaging and meaningful activity to keep my students engaged. This project was created to lighten up but learning at the same time. These were some of the activity.\r\n\r\nOne of the activity was perimeter and area lesson. I asked them to create and plan a playground with a given perimeter and area. They have been working so hard for this in a week and they were able to create a miniature version using variety of materials like construction paper, tape, markers, string and more. I asked them to present it to the class. They were very serious and they enjoyed working on their project. \r\nAnother activity was a week celebrating Earth Day of different activities using variety of materials like rock, construction paper, paint materials, pipe stems and more. We also did a study about volcano and observe how volcanic eruptions occur through building, observing the model, and recording the results while discussing Earth's surface changes and more. This activity helps with learning that encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry.\r\nIn summary, this project will have a meaningful impact to my students, especially during testing season when they were mentally fatigued and few months left for school. They were even able to use the materials in our end of school year activities. These activities encourage my students, reinforce learning, and finish the year with curiosity and love for more.","fullyFundedDate":1775258807102,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-after-testing-engaging-student/10163743/","projectTitle":"Hands-On After Testing: Engaging Students With Stem and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silvano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883900_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755226630487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883900"},{"teacherId":9883900,"projectId":10251799,"letterContent":"Creating this project was an absolute success. I was able to prepare materials earlier before summer class last June and jumpstart for July. I was able to use the materials from Teachers Pay Teachers to create another version for some students in my small group like the magnetic phonics letters. All of my students were able to practice some decoding skills using the magnetic letters, Teachers pay teachers pictures with CVC, CVCC, blends, digraphs and more. It was easier for me to do explicit instruction because they all have the materials and they were able to manipulate the letters it. They were able to practice decoding and encoding.\r\n\r\nSmelly markers, whiteboard markers, and orthographic materials helped my students to practice reading because they have their own materials and they love using smelly markers every time they write words or color pictures. I even use the smelly markers so they are encourage to be creative with creating their sentence expansion and paragraph writing using the sentence expansion guide and sentence starters from TPT. They always use variety of materials when they are drawing about what interpret their writings. Whiteboard markers and whiteboard for sentence writing and when I do one on one or even by 2.\r\n\r\nYour donations have come a long way. You created big impact for students last June's summer class and jumpstart in July. Thank you for your unending generosity for every year in my class. I have different sets every year or assigned to different grade level. Your donations helped me and students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778199344155,"projectUrl":"project/closing-reading-gaps-through-summer-lear/10251799/","projectTitle":"Closing Reading Gaps Through Summer Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silvano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883900_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755226630487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883900"},{"teacherId":5787503,"projectId":10280372,"letterContent":"Your generosity brought creativity to life in our third-grade classroom, and my students were excited to use the art materials you provided throughout the school year. One of my favorite moments was when they used the colorful markers to create graphs comparing their heights from the beginning of the school year to the end. Students eagerly measured, graphed, compared their growth, and collaborated with classmates as they discussed how much they had grown. It was a fun and meaningful activity that combined math, creativity, and reflection on how much they had accomplished throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe markers, paint, playdough, and classroom organizers became valuable resources that supported learning across many subjects. My students used them to create projects, illustrate their thinking, and work together during hands-on activities. Having these materials readily available encouraged creativity, collaboration, and active participation while giving every child the opportunity to express their ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making these experiences possible. Your generosity provided more than art supplies, it created opportunities for joyful learning, meaningful collaboration, and lasting memories. Seeing my students proudly celebrate not only how much they had grown in height but also how much they had grown as learners was a wonderful reminder of the difference your kindness has made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783375302438,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-creative-plans/10280372/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Creative Plans","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pisciotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5787503_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755746257280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5787503"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61906","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":405,"numTeachers":11,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"36.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":35.2,"schoolId":61906,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ajo School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ajo School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/ajo-unified-school-district-15/ajo-school/61906"}