{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sanborn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8359537,"projectId":9702162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom STEM book library. With this huge influx of STEM and Computer Science related books, my students are able to learn more about these topics and have projects introduced in an engaging way.\r\n\r\nMy current students enjoy these stories and they will be utilized by children for many years to come. My pre-kindergarten students enjoyed the \"Too Tall Houses\" story before working with partners to complete a tower building challenge. It was wonderful to see their excitement during the story and hands on learning!\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and their STEM learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764976088469,"projectUrl":"project/stemspirational-books/9702162/","projectTitle":"STEMspirational Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanlandingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359537_orig.jpg?crop=1726,1726,x462,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755811203133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359537"},{"teacherId":5899371,"projectId":9850574,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of mechanical pencils! What may seem like a simple supply has truly made a big difference in our daily routine. Thanks to your contribution, we have officially put an end to our pencil sharpening \"nightmares,\" and we are able to spend more time focused on learning instead of waiting in line at the sharpener. Your support helps our classroom run more smoothly and allows students to stay engaged and ready to do their best work. We are so grateful for your kindness, generosity, and investment in our students' success. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMichelle Salzwedel","fullyFundedDate":1762267498940,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-for-sharp-minds/9850574/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils for Sharp Minds!","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":8359537,"projectId":9511178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my Flexible seating project. My students were extremely excited when they first saw the wave stools. They couldn't wait to try them out and have loved being able to wiggle, wobble and move while they are working. \r\nThe lap desks are also a hit with my students. They have be utilized on the floor as well as on the tables to create a raised or standing desk. Student engagement has increased as students are invested in continuing to use the new seats. \r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764789641379,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats-for-tech/9511178/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats for Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanlandingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359537_orig.jpg?crop=1726,1726,x462,y169&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755811203133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359537"},{"teacherId":3371426,"projectId":9878942,"letterContent":"All of the students in my various small groups appreciate the new resources! The students were so excited when they saw the new whiteboards around the room. They were even more excited to get to use them and work in groups. \r\n\r\nWe are now collaborating up at our new vertical whiteboards, and able to use the magnetic manipulatives consistently. Students can now think together and show their thinking in more ways. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your donation, it has helped us continue to grow our math skills and tackle new topics. The students ask constantly if we will be at the boards and working together. I love their engagement and excitement and cannot wait to continue on this journey with them!","fullyFundedDate":1766167169481,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-math-barriers-tools-for-engag/9878942/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away Math Barriers: Tools for Engaging Small Group Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371426_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677687895518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371426"},{"teacherId":6922599,"projectId":9942908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Reading Buddies! We are excited to begin our second session with the new book bags. After our first session, we learned a great deal and we were able to nearly double participation for the second session — from 25 to 43 elementary students. Thanks to the strong bonds formed with the high school students, our elementary students now see Reading Buddies as a fun after-school activity rather than just \"more work.\" We are excited to continue to grow Reading Buddies in the future. Thank you again for your kind donation!","fullyFundedDate":1766461277041,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies-book-bags/9942908/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies Book Bags","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":6229448,"projectId":9676291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible contributions towards our Building a Compassionate Community project. These donations have provided us with tools to increase our community connection, fostering deeper relationships with our students, parents and family members. With the materials from this project and the collaboration of our Community Connection committee, we have celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Heritage Month, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and Hope Week. Each of these events acknowledged important demographics in our school community that contribute to the brilliance and diversity of our Sanborn Suns. We still plan on using additional materials for upcoming bus stop visits, Kindness Weeks and more! Thank you for creating opportunities for our community to connect and feel seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1758636740153,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-compassionate-community/9676291/","projectTitle":"Building a Compassionate Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6229448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758852361748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6229448"},{"teacherId":6229448,"projectId":9662183,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH for contributing to Sensory-sational Sunshine: Tools to Shine Bright project. These sensory tools have been so helpful to stock up on and provide support to students in need. Items like the Kinetic Sand and notebooks have made my office an even more welcoming place, providing opportunities for students to create and express. The timer supports children transitioning to and from my office, providing a visual reminder and setting boundaries to reinforce expectations. The sensory tools like the headphones and chew alternatives were quickly distributed into the hands of students that utilize them in the classroom. They increase their focus and emotional regulation to improve academic success. Finally, the air-dry clay has been a big hit! Students have made their our very own worry stones and pocket hugs as we discuss coping skills for navigating anxiety. Having a stockpile of tools like these helps our whole campus succeed! We are immensely grateful for your contributions and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757729818419,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sational-sunshine-tools-to-shin/9662183/","projectTitle":"Sensory-sational Sunshine: Tools to Shine Bright!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6229448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758852361748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6229448"},{"teacherId":1905309,"projectId":9395834,"letterContent":"My students love the items included here. The books have been a great addition to their calming area as it supports their feelings and emotional needs.\r\nAs students in my class are currently learning how to read these picture books offer a great visual support. My students often read independently or with a peer. I know that when they become more comfortable with their reading skills they will enjoy these books even more.\r\nThank you for supporting my students and offering them items they may not have gotten without your help. \r\nWe are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1754021310281,"projectUrl":"project/representation-learning-and-diversity/9395834/","projectTitle":"Representation, Learning, and Diversity for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905309_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724474413525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1905309"},{"teacherId":8655883,"projectId":9626921,"letterContent":"🎧 Creating a Focused Learning Environment with 1:1 iPads\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in providing our first-grade students with 1:1 iPads! These devices offer amazing opportunities for our young learners to explore, practice skills, and work at their own pace. However, when 20 to 25 iPads are all playing sound at once, the classroom can quickly become noisy and distracting. Your donation for new headphones is the simple, yet powerful, solution that will transform our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThis is how this simple technology is helping our students learn:\r\n\r\nEnhanced Focus and Concentration: Imagine a room where every student is focused solely on their task. With headphones, students can concentrate on their own learning activities—whether it's practicing phonics, listening to an instructional video, or exploring an educational app—without being distracted by the sounds coming from their classmates' devices. This tool helps keep their attention where it belongs: on learning.\r\n\r\nPersonalized, Calm Learning: Headphones allow students to immerse themselves in content that is specifically tailored to their individual needs, making the learning experience truly personalized. This technology creates a calm and predictable environment, which is especially beneficial for our youngest learners as they develop self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part about the headphones for the students is the sense of ownership and immersion. They love having their \"own\" set, and they quickly recognize that putting them on means it's time for focused, deep work. The simple act of putting on headphones helps them transition into a concentrated, independent work mode.\r\n\r\nWhile all students benefit, the headphones have made an especially noticeable difference for students who are easily overstimulated or sensitive to noise. Liam, who would often get restless and lose focus when the room was noisy, can now put on his headphones and settle into a task for extended periods. Similarly, Maya, who is working on important early reading skills, can now clearly hear the audio instruction in her learning apps without distraction, leading to greater comprehension and practice success.\r\n\r\nHeadphones are a small investment that is making a big impact on creating an inclusive, focused, and productive classroom for all our first graders. Thank you for helping us turn down the noise and turn up the learning!","fullyFundedDate":1756317003373,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-for-success/9626921/","projectTitle":"Plug In for Success!","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":9526153,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our Fun in Focus Essentials Level 2 project. Your kindness will make a lasting difference for my students at Sanborn.\r\n\r\nAs a Reading Specialist at a Title I school, I work with students who benefit from small-group, targeted reading intervention. Thanks to your donation, I now have access to structured, engaging lessons that align perfectly with our Fundations Tier 1 instruction. This alignment allows me to provide consistent and effective Tier 2 support—helping each child strengthen their reading skills without confusion or overlap.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will have the tools they need to grow in confidence, fluency, and comprehension. Your gift will not only help them become stronger readers but also ignite their love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for investing in the success of every child. Your generosity truly helps unlock brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758815580356,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-fun-boosting-reading-succes/9526153/","projectTitle":"Focused and Fun: Boosting Reading Success with Fun in Focus","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":10169211,"projectId":9579792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding computer mice for our 4th grade classroom! Your donation has made a huge difference for my students. Many of them are still learning how to use technology confidently, and having working computer mice helps them complete assignments more easily and focus on learning instead of struggling with touchpads. In our Title I school, resources like these mean so much. My students are excited to use the mice for typing, research, and creative projects. Your kindness is helping them build important skills for the future. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755757979413,"projectUrl":"project/clicking-toward-success-computer-mice-f/9579792/","projectTitle":"Clicking Toward Success: Computer Mice for Fourth Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169211"},{"teacherId":8635275,"projectId":9242869,"letterContent":"We wanted to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of new books and a bookshelf to our classroom. Your contribution has made a tremendous impact on our students' learning and has brought a renewed sense of excitement to our reading time. The beautiful new bookshelf that rotates for easy access is now filled with a diverse array of stories, has empowered students to choose books that genuinely interest them, fostering a love for reading that is both independent and deeply personal.\r\n\r\nThe skills and lessons we're now able to explore are richer and more engaging than ever. The new books have become a springboard for critical thinking, allowing us to have meaningful discussions about empathy, problem-solving, and different perspectives. Your donation has truly transformed our literacy centers and turned our classroom into a vibrant community of readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming impacts has been on students who were previously hesitant to engage in books. The variety of new books has allowed every student to find a story they can connect with, which has led to increased participation and confidence. Your gift has not only provided us with new resources but has also given our students the invaluable opportunity to discover a love for reading and the joy of learning. Thank you again for your incredible support and for making such a profound difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754021310416,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-for-good-books/9242869/","projectTitle":"Spinning for Good Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raymond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8635275"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59906","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":553,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":59906,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sanborn Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sanborn Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/chandler-unified-school-district-80/sanborn-elementary-school/59906"}