{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Saguaro Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3076770,"projectId":9118450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school and supporting the overall success of our students. The sensory materials that have been purchased and used throughout our campus have had a profound impact on our students. In our educational setting, sensory materials are a fundamental tool for fostering learning, regulation, and engagement for all students, particularly those students with diverse learning needs.\r\n\r\nSensory materials serve a critical role in creating a more inclusive and effective learning environment. They provide a safe and acceptable outlet for students to manage sensory input, which can be overwhelming in a typical classroom. Since utilizing these tools, we have noticed that many of our students have improved focus and attention, increased participation, and reduced anxiety and stress. \r\n\r\nTeachers have also shared the positive growth that our students have experienced since having access to these items. The sensory tools that we have received are directly contributing to our students' academic and social-emotional growth. While these items were a small investment, they will restult in significant returns in student well-being and achievement. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity with supporting our school and students. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1740229662826,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-success/9118450/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3076770_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452869614223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/the-taylor-team"},{"teacherId":8641668,"projectId":9249086,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 5th grade class, thank you for helping us create a butterfly garden. What started as a cup of caterpillars became a living classroom where science, curiosity, and wonder took flight—literally!\r\n\r\nThe butterflies transformed our lessons in powerful ways. Instead of just reading about life cycles, pollination, and ecosystems, students were able to watch these processes unfold before their eyes. Caterpillars thrived on the food in their cups, then chrysalises hung quietly on the lids, and—our favorite moment—bright butterflies emerged and took their first flight. Every stage of the life cycle became a story the students could witness and retell.\r\n\r\nBeyond science, the butterfly garden has sparked a sense of responsibility and care.\r\nMost importantly, the butterfly garden has shown our students that their efforts matter. They see how planting flowers and creating safe spaces can help living things thrive. That lesson in stewardship and hope is one they will carry far beyond the walls of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has given our students a gift that will keep growing, blooming, and inspiring a love of nature for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746785451282,"projectUrl":"project/butterfly-garden-fun/9249086/","projectTitle":"Butterfly Garden Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8641668_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719621622984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8641668"},{"teacherId":2359674,"projectId":9114201,"letterContent":"We were so excited when our packages arrived! It was like opening a whole New World for my little writers. They could not wait to get paper on them and take them outside to write about our weather.\r\nWe use our clipboards every day inside and out. The clipboards have provided a writing surface that we can take anywhere we want. I could not have provided these tools for my kindergartners without the generous help of your donations. I never want to limit what they can do because I do not have the funds myself.\r\nI have noticed that my most reluctant writers are now so excited to write and use the clipboards in our classroom. I cannot express how much gratitude I have for each of you that donated to fund our project.","fullyFundedDate":1739840341870,"projectUrl":"project/writing-onthe-go/9114201/","projectTitle":"Writing OnThe Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2359674_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649354758667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2359674"},{"teacherId":8231680,"projectId":9039357,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the significant impact that using fraction strips has had on the 4th and 5th-grade students in my classroom. This simple yet powerful manipulative has proven to be instrumental in developing a deeper, more intuitive understanding of fractions.\r\n\r\nBefore incorporating fraction strips, I observed that many students struggled with the abstract nature of fractions. They could follow rules for operations, but often lacked a conceptual grasp of what fractions represent. This led to difficulties when applying fraction concepts to problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of fraction strips transformed this. By providing a visual and tactile representation, fraction strips allowed students to:\r\nVisualize Fraction Magnitude: Students could easily compare the sizes of different fractions, such as 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4, by physically lining up the strips. This eliminated the common misconception that a larger denominator always means a larger fraction.\r\n\r\nUnderstand Equivalence: Through hands-on manipulation, students discovered that different fractions could represent the same amount (e.g., 2/4 = 1/2). This concrete experience made the concept of equivalent fractions much clearer than simply memorizing rules.\r\n\r\nPerform Operations with Understanding: Adding and subtracting fractions became a process of combining or removing strips, rather than just manipulating numerators and denominators. This visual approach helped students understand why we need common denominators.\r\n\r\nConnect to the Whole: Fraction strips reinforced the idea that fractions are parts of a whole, helping students to avoid the common error of treating them as separate whole numbers.\r\n\r\nThe results have been remarkable. Students demonstrate greater confidence when working with fractions, and their ability to apply fraction concepts to real-world problems has improved significantly. They are also more engaged and enthusiastic during math lessons, actively using the fraction strips to explore and discover fraction relationships.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, fraction strips have been an invaluable tool in fostering a deeper understanding of fractions among my 4th and 5th-grade students. I highly recommend their use to any educator seeking to enhance their students' conceptual understanding of this essential mathematical topic.","fullyFundedDate":1739373226050,"projectUrl":"project/fractions-for-understanding/9039357/","projectTitle":"Fractions for Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katingima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8231680"},{"teacherId":9889652,"projectId":9040159,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, The Bridge Home has brought a new level of engagement and learning to our 4th-grade classroom at Saguaro Elementary! 📚✨ This book has allowed us to dive deep into essential reading and writing skills while fostering empathy and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nIn our small group ELA instruction, students are developing skills such as making inferences, identifying themes, and citing text evidence. During our writing block at 11 AM, they are working on a structured four-paragraph essay, practicing organization, analysis, and supporting their ideas with details from the text. This process is helping them grow as thoughtful readers and confident writers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become more interactive and discussion-based. Students eagerly share their thoughts, make connections, and engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges and perseverance of the characters. One student, who previously struggled with engagement, is now excited to contribute ideas and reflect on how the story relates to their own experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our students' learning and love for reading. Thank you for making this possible! 💛📖 #ThankYouDonors #BuildingReaders #TheBridgeHome","fullyFundedDate":1739373201162,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-literacy-with-trade-books-alig/9040159/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Literacy With Trade Books Aligned to CKLA Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889652_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736559385185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nuno"},{"teacherId":3076770,"projectId":8757124,"letterContent":"I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of recess materials. These items have been a wonderful addition to our students' daily routine. The new equipment has not only brought joy and excitement to recess, but it has also provided invaluable opportunities for our students to develop essential social skills. We've observed a marked improvement in their ability to work together, share resources, and communicate effectively while playing.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has directly supported our efforts to foster a positive and collaborative learning environment. The students are enthusiastically engaging in activities that naturally promote teamwork and cooperation, skills that are crucial for their academic and personal growth. We deeply appreciate your commitment to our students' well-being and development. Your thoughtful gift has made a tangible difference in their recess experience and their overall social-emotional learning. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1726685637803,"projectUrl":"project/recess-is-fun/8757124/","projectTitle":"Recess Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3076770_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452869614223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/the-taylor-team"},{"teacherId":2359674,"projectId":8790610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students are so excited for writing time. They can't wait to get their books together and laminated. They said that makes them feel like they are truly an author and love to write!\r\nI have seen some of my most reluctant writers try very hard to complete their pages so they can turn it into their own book. The benefits for my students because of your amazing donations, warms my heart and shows them that they can truly be anything they want to be.\r\nMy students will be able to have these treasures to keep for years to come. I cannot thank you enough for helping to provide the confidence they need to be become so successful in their writing.","fullyFundedDate":1728225810599,"projectUrl":"project/students-becoming-authors/8790610/","projectTitle":"Students Becoming Authors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2359674_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649354758667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2359674"},{"teacherId":8645747,"projectId":8855630,"letterContent":"A hearty thanks for supplying my young students with beginner basketball equipment. The short nets are much more attainable for little ones and the small balls are enough for everyone in the class to play and have a ball. We were able to practice shooting, dribbling and passing with no injuries using the rubber balls instead of the traditional basketballs. Students felt successful being able to dribble the bouncy balls and chasing them around added some fun to the lesson. I appreciate your kindness and donations for my students. Take care and God bless.","fullyFundedDate":1731941196534,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-for-mini-hot-shots/8855630/","projectTitle":"Basketball for mini hot shots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Appel-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8645747"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64393","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":480,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":7,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":64393,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Saguaro Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Saguaro Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/casa-grande-elementary-school-district-4/saguaro-elementary-school/64393"}