{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sahuaro Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10232577,"projectId":10137960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. It has provided the essential supplies needed in the office, ensuring that we are better equipped to support students throughout the day. Your contribution has truly made a difference in helping everything run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have also been able to create a more welcoming and comfortable space for my students. Having an environment where they feel safe and cared for is so important, and your donation has helped make that possible. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1774963613285,"projectUrl":"project/essential-items/10137960/","projectTitle":"Essential Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thaysha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missthaysha"},{"teacherId":10232577,"projectId":10101736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. It has provided the essential supplies needed in the office, ensuring that we are better equipped to support students throughout the day. Your contribution has truly made a difference in helping everything run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have also been able to create a more welcoming and comfortable space for my students. Having an environment where they feel safe and cared for is so important, and your donation has helped make that possible. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1774963609639,"projectUrl":"project/office-decor/10101736/","projectTitle":"Office Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thaysha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missthaysha"},{"teacherId":10232577,"projectId":10101478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. It has provided the essential supplies needed in the office, ensuring that we are better equipped to support students throughout the day. Your contribution has truly made a difference in helping everything run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have also been able to create a more welcoming and comfortable space for my students. Having an environment where they feel safe and cared for is so important, and your donation has helped make that possible. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1774963621578,"projectUrl":"project/office-supplies/10101478/","projectTitle":"office supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thaysha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missthaysha"},{"teacherId":7233024,"projectId":9235143,"letterContent":"The addition of headphones and doodle boards has had a powerful impact on both engagement and focus in our classroom. Students are using the headphones during independent work time, especially for digital lessons, reading support, and science videos. This has allowed them to work at their own pace without distractions. The doodle boards have become a favorite tool during lessons—they are using them to quickly sketch ideas, solve problems, and show their thinking in a low-pressure way. One great moment was during a recent review, where every student was actively participating by writing or drawing their answers on their board and holding them up, giving me instant feedback on their understanding.\r\nWhen students were first introduced to the headphones and doodle boards, they were beyond excited. The headphones made them feel more independent and focused, while the doodle boards felt like a fun, new way to learn. Even students who are typically hesitant to participate were eager to share their thinking because the boards are easy to use and erase, which takes away the fear of making mistakes. It created an immediate shift in energy and confidence across the room.\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these tools to support both independent and collaborative learning. The headphones will be especially helpful as we integrate more technology and differentiated instruction, allowing students to access content that meets their individual needs. The doodle boards will be used for daily warm-ups, quick checks for understanding, and brainstorming during projects. These resources are helping build a more inclusive, engaging, and responsive classroom environment, and we are excited to continue using them in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1745041495453,"projectUrl":"project/doodle-listen-learn/9235143/","projectTitle":"Doodle, Listen, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kessler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233024_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622165825309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233024"},{"teacherId":7233024,"projectId":9310651,"letterContent":"The new student supplies have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom by increasing both engagement and access to learning. Students are using the materials daily during hands-on science activities, collaborative group work, and independent practice. One standout moment was during a recent ecosystem project, where students used the supplies to create models showing how human activities impact the environment. The ability to physically build and visualize their thinking helped deepen their understanding and sparked rich discussions among peers.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many of them expressed how \"official\" and \"real\" the learning felt, which boosted their confidence and motivation. For some students, having access to their own quality supplies removed barriers and allowed them to fully participate without hesitation. It created a sense of pride and ownership in their work, which has positively influenced both behavior and effort.\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these resources to expand their current projects and dive deeper into inquiry-based learning. Our next steps include collecting data, refining their models, and presenting their findings to the class. This will not only strengthen their understanding of the content but also build important skills like communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Your support has truly helped create a more engaging and equitable learning environment for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746785763628,"projectUrl":"project/refill-refresh-reorganize-setting-stu/9310651/","projectTitle":"Refill, Refresh, Reorganize: Setting Students Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kessler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7233024_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622165825309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7233024"},{"teacherId":10232577,"projectId":10069462,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of disinfectant supplies. Your support plays a vital role in helping us maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for everyone we serve. Access to proper disinfecting products allows us to consistently sanitize classrooms and shared spaces, reducing the spread of germs and ensuring that students and staff can focus on learning and growing with peace of mind.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we are better equipped to respond quickly to everyday messes and unexpected situations. These supplies make a meaningful difference in promoting wellness, preventing illness, and reinforcing the importance of hygiene within our community. Thank you for investing in the health and safety of our students—your generosity truly makes an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1771259964348,"projectUrl":"project/disinfectant-supplies/10069462/","projectTitle":"Disinfectant supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thaysha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missthaysha"},{"teacherId":10232577,"projectId":9779950,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous donation of personal hygiene supplies to our school health office. Your kindness has played an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of our students. Having these essential items readily available allows us to meet students' basic needs with care and compassion, especially during moments when they may feel vulnerable or uncomfortable.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference in students' daily experiences at school. Access to personal hygiene supplies helps students feel clean, confident, and focused, which directly supports their well-being and ability to learn. It also creates a more welcoming and supportive environment where students know their needs will be met without judgment.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to the well-being of our students. Your support helps ensure that every child feels safe, cared for, and valued while at school, and it has a lasting positive impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762292853963,"projectUrl":"project/personal-hygiene/9779950/","projectTitle":"Personal Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thaysha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missthaysha"},{"teacherId":10232577,"projectId":9664725,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our healthcare efforts. Your donation plays a vital role in helping us provide essential services, resources, and care to those who need it most. Because of your kindness, we are better equipped to support patients, families, and healthcare professionals in our community.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to improving health and well-being. Your support makes a meaningful difference, and we truly appreciate your trust in our mission. Thank you for standing with us and helping us continue this important work.","fullyFundedDate":1758636495781,"projectUrl":"project/health-care/9664725/","projectTitle":"Health Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thaysha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missthaysha"},{"teacherId":3311203,"projectId":9679859,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students. You are inspiring students to dig deeper into nonfiction in a way that will help them as they move into middle school and high school. Using the magnet notebook paper allows the teacher to model exactly the same as the students should be doing on their papers when they are writing rigorous summaries. Using the magnetic sentence strips allows us to use sentence frames that can be interchangeably used to support differentiation when writing a summary. Having multiple grade level books for nonfiction comprehension examples helps us differentiate a cross grade levels supporting be different nonfiction gaps that students have. Thank you for your support and supporting the students that will impact our society of tomorrow.","fullyFundedDate":1758294067601,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-summarize-with-nonfiction/9679859/","projectTitle":"Read and Summarize with Nonfiction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodgers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3311203_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448494536018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-rodgers"},{"teacherId":6562119,"projectId":9443292,"letterContent":"thank you for donating the noise reducing headphones and other sensory tools for our students. They have free access to them, and it really helps the sensitive students participate better. They are more regulated and now have free hands to hold an instrument instead of trying to cover their ears.\r\n\r\nMy students have also been enjoying the various breathing posters in the rest area. I vary them once in a while. It makes me smile when I see them breathing and then returning back to class faster.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1751705750586,"projectUrl":"project/calming-tools-for-the-music-rest-area/9443292/","projectTitle":"Calming Tools For The Music Rest Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ockenfels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562119_orig.jpg?crop=1628,1628,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751474401775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6562119"},{"teacherId":10024376,"projectId":9330484,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are exploring and creating with brand-new materials that make learning hands-on and exciting. Recently, they got to design fruit kababs for their math unit and it was amazing to see their creativity and curiosity come alive.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, their eyes lit up! Many couldn't wait to dive in and start exploring, which made the classroom buzz with energy. Your support truly sparked their excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nWith your help, they're not just using materials—they're discovering, experimenting, and growing in ways that wouldn't be possible without you.","fullyFundedDate":1747952193812,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-classroom-essentials/9330484/","projectTitle":"First Year Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colglazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10024376_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1366,x0,y550&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747091288796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10024376"},{"teacherId":9526919,"projectId":9132675,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for funding my project and providing our classroom with sensory and calming tools. These resources have already had such an amazing impact on my students, especially those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences. Every child deserves a safe space where they feel supported, understood, and ready to learn, and your generosity has helped us create just that.\r\n\r\nWith the tools you provided, such as Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers and Squeeze and Stretchy tools, they help foster a calm, nurturing space where every student can feel secure and ready to learn. For some children, school is the one place where they can count on consistency and care, and having access to calming materials allows them to feel secure and valued. These tools are not just \"extras\" — they are essential pieces that help students develop the social and emotional skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you have not only impacted their education but also their futures. The safe environment you've helped me build lays the foundation for my students to become successful learners today, and eventually, successful citizens in our world tomorrow. I cannot thank you enough for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to thrive. Your kindness will have a lasting ripple effect in their lives. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1747069432326,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-tools-for-suc/9132675/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners: Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9526919_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715228614401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9526919"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60497","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":565,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":60497,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sahuaro Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sahuaro Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/washington-elementary-school-district/sahuaro-elementary-school/60497"}