{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mesquite Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10169338,"projectId":10009690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to all the donors for your generous donations! With all your help I have been able to provide my students with fidgets and other sensory needs to help them to be more engaged and ready to learn! My students loved the new sensory items and are now able to have the tools they need to succeed. They love having a choice of what to pick from and that's all thanks to you all! With these fidgets I have seen a change in engagement and process in both my class and they classes they push into! I truly cannot thank you enough for your donations and helping me help my students succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1769177930882,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-need/10009690/","projectTitle":"Sensory Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169338"},{"teacherId":544235,"projectId":9872456,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic when I opened the boxes of whiteboards and markers! They were excited to lay hands on these new materials as our old ones were in very deteriorated conditions. They were eager to learn and use them to show me their learning. They have used the white boards during math lessons-the often draw their problem out or solve equations. During small group time, they bring their whiteboards to record their answers to comprehension questions. During morning meetings they often respond to a prompt and then partner share what they wrote. These new materials have definitely made the learning more engaging and fun! Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1769177934491,"projectUrl":"project/use-a-whiteboard-and-save-a-tree/9872456/","projectTitle":"Use a Whiteboard and Save a Tree!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp544235_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513352508057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/544235"},{"teacherId":10169338,"projectId":9772748,"letterContent":"The donation for flexible seating has allowed my students to have an option for seating. I am able to support their needs by providing flexible seating that helps with their sensory needs. I would not have been able to provide this options for my students without the support of the you, the donors. Giving my students these flexible seating options has helped with engagement during whole group and independent work. My students have been able to focus more which has helped with their progress in academics. Thank you again for all the support!","fullyFundedDate":1769192029099,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9772748/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169338"},{"teacherId":10289139,"projectId":9765192,"letterContent":"My Students are using the materials during centers, for learning and fun in the Library. The moment for my classes where one of my students made sentences with a pictures in the beginning, and end which was Awesome! \r\n \r\n They were so shock and happy some of my Students couldn't believe it. Because the Materials is in such good quality . My next project is to let my students stand in front of the class and read more aloud to everyone. I so Appreciate this Program . Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1762267696727,"projectUrl":"project/the-library-has-more-than-just-books/9765192/","projectTitle":"The Library Has More Than Just Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10289139"},{"teacherId":10050746,"projectId":9532700,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how your generosity has already made a real impact on our students. Thanks to your support, our PBIS experience has become something students genuinely look forward to — and it's changing the way they approach their behavior.\r\n\r\nInstead of earning beads individually, students earn the opportunity to come spend time with me, their school counselor, and make a bracelet together. It's a short, special hangout where we talk about all the positive choices they made to reach this level, and they get to create something that represents their hard work.\r\n\r\nAnd oh my goodness — they love it. They go back to class showing off their bracelets like trophies, and teachers have told me it's become a huge motivator. On the days we do bracelets, the students wear their bracelets all day to show their success. It's become this joyful, confidence-boosting moment that truly celebrates their growth.\r\n\r\nYour donation made this possible. You've helped build something meaningful, motivating, and positive for our campus — and my students feel it every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them and helping us celebrate their success in such a special way.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nCass","fullyFundedDate":1756134063191,"projectUrl":"project/brilliant-behaviors-beaded-rewards/9532700/","projectTitle":"Brilliant Behaviors, Beaded Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050746_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751315514187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050746"},{"teacherId":8368187,"projectId":9320827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom art project on DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to quality art supplies that will inspire their creativity and allow them to express themselves in meaningful ways. Your donation has made it possible for them to explore new techniques, build confidence in their artistic abilities, and find joy in creating.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already brought so much excitement and energy into our classroom. It's amazing to see how a few simple tools can unlock such imagination and enthusiasm in young minds. We are truly grateful for your contribution—you've made a lasting impact, and we won't forget it. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their artistic journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746786166250,"projectUrl":"project/art-thou-ready/9320827/","projectTitle":"Art Thou Ready?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kisil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8368187_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y381&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687818335364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8368187"},{"teacherId":9581526,"projectId":9042358,"letterContent":"In my classroom, I work with a lively, energetic group of students who thrive on movement and hands-on engagement. Many of them struggle with traditional classroom setups, particularly with standard hard chairs and rigid seating arrangements. This can lead to restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and frequent off-task behavior, especially for those who benefit from sensory input or who have unique attention needs. The addition of flexible seating options—such as chair bands and bouncy balls—has been transformative for my students, both in their comfort and their ability to remain focused during instruction.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out took place during our reading workshop. A student who typically has difficulty staying seated and attentive was offered a bouncy ball chair for the first time. The change was immediate and profound. Rather than getting up repeatedly or distracting nearby classmates, he bounced gently while reading, his focus entirely on the text in front of him. When asked how he felt about the new seating, he said, \"It helps my brain sit still.\" This one adjustment allowed him—and many others—to access learning in a way that felt natural and comfortable, drastically improving their ability to remain engaged for longer periods.\r\n\r\nBeyond seating, the addition of carts, trays, and assorted buckets has significantly improved the organization and functionality of our classroom. My students often struggle during unstructured time or transitions between activities. These moments frequently led to lost instruction time, as they searched for supplies or waited for materials to be passed out. By implementing accessible storage solutions, I've been able to streamline transitions, making them quicker and less chaotic. Art supplies, math manipulatives, writing materials, and sensory tools are now housed in clearly labeled, mobile stations that students can access independently.\r\n\r\nFor example, during a recent cross-curricular art and writing project, students were tasked with creating visual interpretations of a poem they had written. In the past, the setup and material distribution alone would have taken fifteen to twenty minutes. This time, students used the new labeled trays and buckets to quickly gather what they needed, leaving more time for the creative process. The project flowed seamlessly, with students fully immersed in both the artistic and literary aspects of the assignment. The work they produced was richer, more thoughtful, and clearly the result of having uninterrupted time to engage with their ideas.\r\n\r\nOverall, these classroom additions have not only helped with physical comfort and organization—they have supported a culture of independence, self-regulation, and productivity. Students now spend more time learning and less time waiting or becoming distracted. They are empowered to take ownership of their environment, leading to greater academic and social-emotional success. The long-term benefit is immense: by creating a space that acknowledges and supports their individual learning needs, I am helping my students develop lifelong skills in focus, organization, and resilience. These are tools they will carry with them well beyond my classroom, and I'm deeply grateful to be able to provide them with a setting where they can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1739373206033,"projectUrl":"project/the-episode-where-they-all-thrive-flex/9042358/","projectTitle":"The Episode Where They All Thrive - Flexible Seating Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581526_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y795&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719886470781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581526"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64383","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":446,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":8,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":64383,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mesquite Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mesquite Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/casa-grande-elementary-school-district-4/mesquite-elementary-school/64383"}