{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sanborn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7953862,"projectId":10435147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me keep my students motivated! The desk pets and accessories have been a huge hit in the classroom. Not only are the students excited to get recognized for their Self Management + positive behaviors, they are also learning responsibility. The students are in charge of taking care of their desk pet and accessories, and they are also responsible for making sure that their daily punch card is turned in each day. Currently, my students are earning their second round of desk pets. They were so excited to get to take their Quarter 1 desk pets home for fall break. They even sent in fun pictures of their adventures with their desk pet to share with the class! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787327810575,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-pets-big-goals-rewarding-self-man/10435147/","projectTitle":"Tiny Pets, Big Goals: Rewarding Self-Managers in 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7953862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674276279437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7953862"},{"teacherId":8344234,"projectId":10477499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for helping bring our \"Play, Move, Connect!\" project to life! My second graders are so excited to have new recess equipment that gives them more opportunities to play, stay active, and enjoy time together.\r\n\r\nThe new balls, hoops, jump ropes, and outdoor games have brought more variety and excitement to our recess time. Students now have additional ways to engage with their classmates, practice teamwork, and build friendships. It has been wonderful to see how something as simple as new playground equipment can encourage cooperation, communication, and positive interactions among students. These resources are helping make recess a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone.\r\n\r\nAt our Title I school, resources like these make a meaningful difference. Recess is such an important part of our students' day, giving them a chance to move, recharge, and develop social skills that extend far beyond the playground. Thanks to your kindness, my students have more opportunities to learn through play and create happy memories together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make our school a place where every child feels included, valued, and excited to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1790959459033,"projectUrl":"project/play-move-connect/10477499/","projectTitle":"Play, Move, Connect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8344234_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783609891833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8344234"},{"teacherId":9572579,"projectId":10256432,"letterContent":"When the boxes of rewards first arrived in our classroom, the students' reaction was absolute pure joy! Their eyes lit up as we unboxed the stress cubes, Rubik's cubes, colorful slime, and a huge assortment of Croc charms and bracelets. There was an instant buzz throughout the room as they peered into the bins, immediately picking out which rewards they wanted to work toward. The store items turned our mini-economy into something tangible and exciting overnight, injecting a whole new level of energy and motivation into our daily routines.\r\nWe are using these new resources as the backbone of our classroom management and financial literacy system. Students earn \"class cash\" through positive behavior, completing their daily jobs, and achieving academic goals, and every month, our class store officially opens for business. During our last store, I watched a student carefully count out their saved earnings to choose between buying a small fidget right away or holding off until next time for a larger stress toy. It was incredible to see a simple store moment turn into a real-life lesson in patience, budgeting, and self-regulation.\r\nThese items have truly transformed our classroom culture. Beyond teaching financial responsibility, the sensory tools are actively helping students manage stress and stay grounded during quiet work time. Thank you for giving my students a powerful, hands-on reason to work hard, make good choices, and take pride in their success every single day","fullyFundedDate":1785585875711,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off-the-classroom-store/10256432/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off: The Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gillette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9572579_orig.jpg?crop=703,703,x559,y1368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718826767747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jgillette"},{"teacherId":3371426,"projectId":10217079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! The materials have helped create math intervention tool kits for my students. We have been able to put the materials to great use!\r\n\r\nI run small math groups for students at our K-6 elementary school. I have students of every grade level utilize our tool kits, so your donation has had maximum reach!\r\n\r\nOur most used material is by far the dry erase markers that students use to solve problems daily. Using the white boards allows us to erase any mistakes and change our thinking as we learn more. \r\n\r\nThe pencil boxes have been used for crayons and manipulatives, so that each table of students has the tools that they need. \r\n\r\nNo of this could have been possible without your generous donation. We all appreciate it immensely!","fullyFundedDate":1787182944100,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-make-sense-tools-for-target/10217079/","projectTitle":"Making Math Make Sense: Tools for Targeted Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371426_orig.jpg?crop=1005,1005,x289,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784583810234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371426"},{"teacherId":5899371,"projectId":10448927,"letterContent":"Your generous support of our Donors Choose project means so much to our classroom! As a second-grade teacher, one of my goals is to help every student develop a love of reading and feel excited about learning. Having a classroom library filled with a variety of books helps make that goal possible.\r\n\r\nBooks open the door to new adventures, introduce students to different people and places, and encourage them to use their imaginations. They also help students strengthen important reading skills, build vocabulary, improve fluency, and develop reading comprehension. By providing our classroom with new books, you are giving my students more opportunities to practice these skills while discovering stories and topics that interest them.\r\n\r\nA classroom library is more than just a collection of books. It is a place where students can explore their interests, challenge themselves with new reading material, and find comfort and excitement in a good story. For some students, the books in our classroom may be their favorite books or the ones they choose to read again and again. For others, these new books may introduce them to a genre, character, or topic they have never explored before.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps me create a classroom environment where reading is celebrated and encouraged every day. I want my students to see themselves as readers, feel confident choosing books, and understand that reading can be both educational and fun. With more books available, students can discover stories that match their interests and reading levels, helping them grow at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom library an even more inviting place to learn and grow. Your generosity will have a lasting impact as my students turn the pages of these books throughout the school year and beyond. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us build a classroom full of curious, confident, and enthusiastic readers!","fullyFundedDate":1786561366628,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-reading/10448927/","projectTitle":"We Love Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzwedel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899371_orig.jpg?crop=467,468,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740060966818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssalzwedel"},{"teacherId":5899371,"projectId":10373370,"letterContent":"Receiving a class set of brand-new, clean, and perfectly functioning headphones transforms our daily instruction by ensuring every student has equal, uninterrupted access to online learning. When technology works reliably, students can fully immerse themselves in interactive lessons, audiobooks, and educational programs without the frustration of missing sound, or ill-fitting equipment. Having clear, individualized audio helps students focus deeply on their personal learning pathways and proceed at their own pace without distracting their peers. Beyond the immediate academic benefits, providing students with fresh, dedicated tools fosters a sense of pride and equity in the classroom, showing them that their learning environment is valued and giving them the clear sound they need to succeed every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1784898294790,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-2nd-grade/10373370/","projectTitle":"Headphones for 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzwedel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899371_orig.jpg?crop=467,468,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740060966818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssalzwedel"},{"teacherId":5899371,"projectId":10369076,"letterContent":"Scholastic News has become an invaluable addition to our classroom routine, transforming every Friday into an engaging learning experience that students eagerly anticipate. Reading these issues together allows us to discuss vocabulary in context, strengthen core reading comprehension skills, and hold meaningful classroom discussions about age-appropriate current events that spark genuine curiosity about the world. The impact extends far beyond our Friday lessons, as students proudly take their copies home to share what they have learned with their families. This simple routine bridges the gap between school and home, turning classroom learning into lively dinner-table conversations and encouraging a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1784404773308,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-scholastic-news/10369076/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salzwedel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5899371_orig.jpg?crop=467,468,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740060966818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssalzwedel"},{"teacherId":10441808,"projectId":10325390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the project, Building Independence One Visual at a Time. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my kindergarten and first grade special education classroom. Many of my students thrive with visual supports, and these materials have quickly become an essential part of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe visual supports help students understand what is expected of them throughout the day, making transitions smoother and reducing anxiety. They allow my students to complete tasks more independently, communicate their needs, and participate more successfully in classroom activities. As their confidence grows, I have seen increased engagement, improved independence, and fewer frustrations during learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts has been watching students begin to rely on their visual supports instead of waiting for an adult to tell them what to do next. Students who previously needed constant prompting are now checking their schedules, following routines, and completing activities with greater independence. These may seem like small steps, but for my students, they represent incredible progress toward lifelong skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness has provided tools that will continue to support them every single day. I am truly grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you have made in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783102738445,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-one-visual-at-a-ti/10325390/","projectTitle":"Building Independence One Visual at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Revert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10441808_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775785574837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441808"},{"teacherId":9572579,"projectId":10251302,"letterContent":"When our packages arrived, the excitement in the classroom was electric! My 4th graders were most thrilled to try out the new noise-reducing headphones. In a bustling elementary classroom, overstimulation can easily derail a student's focus. The moment they put the headphones on, their eyes lit up as they realized they had their own personal \"quiet zone.\" These have become an essential tool during independent reading and math blocks, allowing students to filter out background noise and fully immerse themselves in their learning. Meanwhile, having a ready supply of disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer gives all of us peace of mind, keeping our shared learning space healthy, fresh, and distraction-free.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has transformed how I leverage technology to differentiate instruction in our room. While technology in the home is often used for passive entertainment, in our school setting, it powers interactive, targeted learning. Using digital TPT resources, I'm able to project hands-on math simulations and interactive multiplication challenges directly onto our board, as well as assign engaging, self-paced practice on student devices. This makes abstract concepts visual and concrete, turning daily math and literacy lessons into interactive experiences where every student can participate at their own skill level.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just bring supplies to our classroom—it built a healthier, more focused environment where every single student feels equipped to succeed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1777769917833,"projectUrl":"project/peace-prep-and-powerful-pedagogy/10251302/","projectTitle":"Peace, Prep, and Powerful Pedagogy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gillette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9572579_orig.jpg?crop=703,703,x559,y1368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718826767747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jgillette"},{"teacherId":8655883,"projectId":10172831,"letterContent":"The beginning of the school year is always an exciting but busy time. Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to start the year with the supplies they needed from day one. Seeing each child receive their own folders, crayons, and markers brought so many smiles and excitement. Instead of worrying about whether they had the materials to participate, every student was ready to learn alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are already making a difference in our classroom. Students are using their folders to stay organized and keep track of their work, while the crayons and markers are helping bring creativity to our writing, science, and art projects. Having these essential materials readily available allows us to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies or sharing limited resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us begin the school year with confidence. Your kindness has created an environment where every child feels prepared, included, and excited to learn. We can't wait to continue exploring, creating, and growing together this year, and we are so grateful that you are part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778178562050,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10172831/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8655883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663277193816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmeyeraz"},{"teacherId":6922599,"projectId":10286113,"letterContent":"I am writing to share a heartfelt thank you and an update on the project you so generously funded. Because of your support, I was able to attend the Wilson® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.) Virtual Meeting, and the impact of this training is already making a difference.\r\n\r\nYour investment has elevated my teaching and directly impacted teachers and students.\r\n\r\nThe meeting provided me with the latest, evidence-based strategies in structured literacy and cognitive reading science. I returned with refined diagnostic tools that allow me to pinpoint exactly where a student's reading struggles lie and address them immediately. As a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer, my learning doesn't stop with me. I am already sharing these updated methodologies and insights with special education, general education teachers, and support staff. Your donation did not just train one teacher; it is actively raising the standard of literacy instruction across multiple sites.","fullyFundedDate":1778738358059,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-reader-advanced-traini/10286113/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Reader: Advanced Training for Dyslexia Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6922599_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572388219026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renee-morris"},{"teacherId":8361305,"projectId":9503856,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials arrive in our classroom! There was an immediate wave of excitement as we unpacked the boxes. The children were especially excited about the new headphones, and they couldn't wait to test them out with our iPads. Since several of our old headphones had begun to fail, having working, reliable gear made them feel incredibly special and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting all of these amazing tools to use every single day. A favorite classroom moment has been watching the students use the Lace-A-Word beads; they have had so much fun searching for letters to spell out their names and sight words, completely unaware that they are also building crucial fine motor strength. The Magic Writing Boards have made practicing our handwriting feel like a fun game rather than a chore, and the cool new scissors scoops have become a highlight of our fine motor centers as the kids practice their gripping and coordination.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to be the backbone of our daily literacy and motor-skill lessons. Our next step is to use the Lace-A-Word beads to transition from spelling individual words to building simple, short sentences. We will also be pairing our new headphones with interactive reading programs on the iPads to help boost our phonics skills. 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