{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patterson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3257041,"projectId":9536084,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our relevant resources project. My students use technology daily and they need a variety of lessons and materials to keep them actively engaged as we dive into our reading curriculum and enhance our current math materials. Teachers Pay Teachers provides relevant, high-interest teaching resources to engage all of my students in the learning process. On this website, teachers are creating and uploading new resources that are dynamic and current to the times. I will be able to use a variety of digital and paper resources to help my students gain mastery of their new reading program and additional practice with our existing math materials.\r\n\r\nTeachers Pay Teachers is a wonderful resource for educators to access resources that are standards-compliant, engaging, interactive, and motivational. I am excited to have access to these exciting new materials.\"","fullyFundedDate":1760658948282,"projectUrl":"project/relevant-resources-for-engaging-students/9536084/","projectTitle":"Relevant Resources for Engaging Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blakeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257041_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584886332234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/blakeley"},{"teacherId":10187881,"projectId":9627288,"letterContent":"When the new magnifying glasses, books, clay, and Slinkys arrived, my third graders lit up with excitement. Several students immediately began asking, \"Can we really see tiny things with these?\" Others grabbed the Slinkys and began predicting how they could use them to model sound waves. Their curiosity filled the room before we even opened the boxes.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the materials in two of our science units. During our animal adaptations and structures unit, students used the magnifying glasses to closely examine feathers, leaves, and different soil samples. One memorable moment was when a student looked at a feather and shouted, \"It looks like tiny branches!\"—a perfect opening for discussing how feather structures help birds survive.\r\n\r\nThe clay has also become a key tool. Students used it to sculpt model animal adaptations—beaks, claws, shells—and then explained how each structure helps an animal meet its needs. The hands-on modeling helped even my reluctant writers articulate scientific ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Slinkys have been a huge hit in our sound and wave lessons. Students used them to model how sound waves move, stretching and compressing the coils to mimic vibrations. Watching the wave motion travel through the slinky helped them understand concepts that are often abstract at this age. One student said, \"Now I can see the sound moving!\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our science lessons into hands-on, curiosity-filled experiences. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to explore, discover, and truly think like scientists. Your support means so much to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755656899346,"projectUrl":"project/science-superstars/9627288/","projectTitle":"Science Superstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187881_orig.jpg?crop=344,344,x92,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755555441992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187881"},{"teacherId":9545186,"projectId":9303724,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you again for your generous donations to contribute to our sensory materials. Our students are thoroughly enjoying these engaging sensory tools. The class favorites are the sensory tiles and the sequin wall. The sensory tiles have been fun to stomp on and to look at. They help to calm big emotions and for play. \r\n\r\nThe sequin wall has been a novel sensory tool. I have had several students using the sensory wall for a significant period of time. These materials are fun for play and for learning experiences. Our students have been finding ways to communicate their wants to use our materials. It has been so fun exploring play and communication together!","fullyFundedDate":1755738277371,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-materials-to-increase-autonomy-i/9303724/","projectTitle":"Sensory Materials to Increase Autonomy in High Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daphne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9545186"},{"teacherId":2845794,"projectId":9591374,"letterContent":"Thank you for your recent donations for our Microphone project! We use the microphones in our classroom every day. Sometimes it is teachers using them so all of the students can hear well and sometimes it is the students using them to project their voices. \r\nThe microphones are especially helpful when we are doing our phonics sounds and phonemic awareness practice! Sometimes it is hard to hear which letter sound it is we want to write when we are sounding out our words. The microphones make it easy for everyone to hear the sounds!\r\nThey have also been especially helpful at Show and Tell time. Some of our students are shy and don't project their voice well. Now we all can hear what even the shy students want to say! Thank you again for donating to our project!","fullyFundedDate":1755713359043,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-microphones-motivate-meaning/9591374/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Microphones Motivate Meaningful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2845794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466880662864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2845794"},{"teacherId":8380995,"projectId":8059876,"letterContent":"In our second-grade classroom, we stay busy learning, creating, and exploring new ideas every day! My students use crayons, markers, and other materials constantly to bring their thinking to life — and we tend to go through them faster than they can be replaced.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have all the materials they need to stay focused, engaged, and creative. They can complete their assignments without worrying about running out of supplies, and the added classroom snacks help keep their energy up and their minds ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem simple, but they make a huge difference for my students and their families. Having a stocked classroom means that every child has what they need to participate fully and feel confident in their learning. Your support has truly lifted a weight off my shoulders and brought so much relief and joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us stay equipped, energized, and ready to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1703830192813,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics-to-help-us-be-productive/8059876/","projectTitle":"The Basics to Help Us Be Productive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8380995_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647550550747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8380995"},{"teacherId":2074495,"projectId":9609066,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of Imagination Builders, my kindergarten students now have the tools they need to bring their creativity to life. Ther markers, paint and stickers you funded have opened up countless opportunities for them to explore art, storytelling, and self-expression in meaningful ways. Each new project sparks excitement, and it has been amazing to see the joy on their faces as they create something that is uniquely their own.\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact in our classroom. Because of you, my students feel inspired, valued, and empowered to take creative risks. Thank you for believing in the power of imagination and for helping young learners discover just how big their ideas can be.","fullyFundedDate":1755718194589,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-builders/9609066/","projectTitle":"Imagination Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frederick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2074495"},{"teacherId":3257041,"projectId":9209809,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom economy has come alive again! My students were thrilled when they walked into the classroom and saw the store shelves restocked with exciting new items. Their eyes lit up as they spotted the fidgets, pens, toys, and gadgets that they had been hoping for. The classroom store is such an important part of our positive behavior system. Students work hard to earn classroom money by showing leadership, responsibility, and kindness. Having a store filled with items they genuinely value makes their efforts feel meaningful and motivating. One student proudly told me, \"I've been saving for weeks, and now it's finally worth it!\" Moments like that show how powerful this system is in teaching both responsibility and goal-setting. Because of your support, our classroom economy continues to be a fun, engaging, and rewarding experience. You've given my students more than just \"prizes\"—you've given them motivation, joy, and a sense of accomplishment.","fullyFundedDate":1751834342249,"projectUrl":"project/shopping-for-success/9209809/","projectTitle":"Shopping for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blakeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257041_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584886332234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/blakeley"},{"teacherId":3257041,"projectId":9456683,"letterContent":"When our art supplies arrived, my students' excitement was contagious! They couldn't wait to dive into the materials, and their faces lit up as we unpacked everything together. Having their very own supplies has already boosted their sense of ownership and pride in their learning. One of our first projects was during our Solar Energy unit. Students glued crayons onto canvas, then predicted what would happen when we placed the canvases in the sun. They observed how the sunlight melted the crayons at different rates and transformed the colors into something new. This hands-on experience helped them connect scientific concepts to real-world applications while also expressing their creativity. These resources are not just helping with art lessons—they are fueling collaboration, problem-solving, and confidence in every student. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to create, explore, and succeed every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1753489050788,"projectUrl":"project/classic-supplies/9456683/","projectTitle":"Classic Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blakeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257041_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584886332234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/blakeley"},{"teacherId":2249633,"projectId":9470751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The students absolutely love the puppets. They are excited to read to the puppets and have the puppets read to them. This brings a new level of enjoyment to reading. Many of the kids are very fond of the fidgets. Some of the students come in the library when feeling frustrated or anxious and will calm their nerves by interacting with a sensory tool. The sensory tools ease the students and help them regulate any negative or over whelming feeling. Other students enjoy using the fidgets while reading in a cozy area of the library. Thank you again for the donations, they helped to elevate the library experience for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1753489050766,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools/9470751/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hubele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2249633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454374955525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hubele"},{"teacherId":3257049,"projectId":9509953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Your donation will make a real difference in my classroom. The snacks you've provided will help keep my third graders' brains fueled and focused through the morning, ensuring they're ready to learn until lunchtime.\r\n\r\nThe art canvases will be a wonderful addition to our learning. My students will use them for an exciting science experiment exploring the sun's energy and melting crayons into colorful creations. This project will not only spark curiosity about science but also encourage creativity and self-expression.\r\n\r\nYour kindness means the world to us, and we are truly grateful for your belief in our students and their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1754329686554,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-and-minds-with-arts/9509953/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity and Minds with Arts and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3257049_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509336809198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p-loose"},{"teacherId":9545186,"projectId":9010702,"letterContent":"I've been able to create reusable curriculum much faster due to your generosity. This truly is a world of a difference in my classroom because there is less focus on prep and more focus on meaningful lessons and opportunities to engage in activities. \r\n\r\nThe laminator has been our biggest use. I frequently make and/or remake paper materials for most, if not all, of my students. We have been able to triple the speed of this process!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create more meaningful opportunities for my students through the use of these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1743792114440,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-materials/9010702/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daphne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9545186"},{"teacherId":3257041,"projectId":9215262,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our organization project. By donating to this project, you are helping make sure every child in our class has the opportunity to find the materials they need on a daily basis. Access to organized classroom materials will further student learning exponentially and facilitate differentiated instruction with collaborative learning by allowing students to find supplies and books in a quick and efficient manner. Your donations will benefit many current and future students! Again, thank you for your support to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746567948704,"projectUrl":"project/brilliant-book-boxes/9215262/","projectTitle":"Brilliant Book Boxes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blakeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3257041_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584886332234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/blakeley"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43006","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":535,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.7,"schoolId":43006,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Patterson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Patterson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/gilbert-public-schools/patterson-elementary-school/43006"}