{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tumbleweed Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9944800,"letterContent":"We are very grateful to have these interactive materials ready for our early math program beginning in January. These engaging hands-on manipulatives and STEM activities will help our young students develop number sense and early math concepts, while being creative, working together, and learning to problem-solve. Our students are excited to begin working with the flower garden building set, Zingo math game, tangram puzzles, wooden ten-frames, and hundreds chart poppers. Thank you so much for choosing our class project to bring to life with your generous holiday donation! We wish you all the best for the new year ahead! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1765574866479,"projectUrl":"project/math-making-sense/9944800/","projectTitle":"Math Making Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9876449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for caring about the reading success of our students! In our Literacy Lab, we have small group instruction to help students who are struggling to read at grade level. They are so excited to to have new reading games for Fun Friday, and can't wait to play Word Bingo, Pop Sight Words, and Splash! Learning through games helps to keep students engaged and having fun while learning. Our entire school benefits from our Read to Succeed program, in which students who complete their monthly reading goals are able to choose reward incentives from our prize cart, and we see motivation increase whenever there are new choices available. We are so grateful for your kindness and support with encouraging reading success at our school! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1764015443894,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/9876449/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9860737,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity supporting our project for learning with LEGOs! We have been collecting lots of building bricks, and these storage bins will help us keep everything organized. Building with LEGOs is an amazing learning tool, effectively helping students with exploration of math concepts, following directions, planning, problem-solving, improving hand-eye coordination, teamwork, persistence, focus, and creativity. The LEGO books are full of wonderful ideas for projects to spark imaginative learning adventures. 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The students love all the colored pencils and the pencil sharpeners. They use the colored pencils when tracing the stencils. Thanks so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759339705561,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-an-artistic-classroom/9729870/","projectTitle":"Let’s Build an Artistic Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hawksworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051772"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9872803,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your kind and generous support of our project! Building with LEGOs is an amazing learning tool, effectively helping students with exploration of math concepts, following directions, planning, problem-solving, improving hand-eye coordination, teamwork, persistence, focus, and creativity. These Classic LEGO sets are filled with materials and ideas for building anything our students can imagine, with endless possibilities! Thank you for helping our students explore so many different kinds of learning and creating, all while having fun in the process! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1763614094868,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-with-legos/9872803/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning with LEGOs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9875429,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your kind and generous support of our project! Building with LEGOs is an amazing learning tool, effectively helping students with exploration of math concepts, following directions, planning, problem-solving, improving hand-eye coordination, teamwork, persistence, focus, and creativity. These Classic LEGO sets are filled with materials and ideas for building anything our students can imagine, with endless possibilities! Thank you for helping our students explore so many different kinds of learning and creating, all while having fun in the process! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1763595568798,"projectUrl":"project/legos-for-learning/9875429/","projectTitle":"LEGOs for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9843798,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity supporting our project for learning with LEGOs! We have been collecting lots of building bricks, and these colorful base plates will give each student their own space to create anything they can imagine, with endless possibilities! The books are also full of wonderful ideas for projects to spark imaginative learning adventures. Thank you for providing these materials for so many different kinds of learning and creating, all while having fun in the process! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1762292715376,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-legos/9843798/","projectTitle":"Learning with LEGOs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9788296,"letterContent":"Our students LOVE the new grassland rugs in our Tigerland reading program! There is now plenty of room and a soft cushioned area for everyone to gather when we sit on the floor for group instruction. Our students also enjoy this space while reading with buddies, either classmates or stuffies. Just yesterday, our students arranged a little class of stuffies to read to for story time, which was so encouraging to see how their love of reading has grown, as well as their confidence, while enjoying reading to others. We are so grateful for your support helping us purchase materials for an effective and inviting learning environment! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1761381541155,"projectUrl":"project/our-tigers-can-read/9788296/","projectTitle":"Our Tigers Can Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":10342821,"projectId":9919637,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Your contribution is more than a gift—it's an investment in our future.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to learn with confidence, curiosity, and determination. Each resource you've helped provide is not only meeting an immediate need but also building a foundation for long-term success.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing with us and for making a lasting difference. We are excited to show you the incredible results your kindness is helping us create.","fullyFundedDate":1764192700122,"projectUrl":"project/an-attitude-of-confidence/9919637/","projectTitle":"An Attitude of Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Funderburgh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10342821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763417217966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10342821"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9820287,"letterContent":"Today was our \"Read to Succeed\" Prize Cart Day! With many thanks to you, our beautiful new rolling cart with its bright orange bins received lots of compliments as we visited all the classrooms! Students who completed their monthly reading logs were thrilled to choose special prizes, and others were encouraged to meet their goals in time for our next visit. Our school-wide reading program aims to reach students in a variety of ways to improve literacy, at school and home, with a positive impact on lifelong learning. We are grateful for your support and generous giving to help make this possible for our young Tumbleweed Tigers! 🐯💕","fullyFundedDate":1761870730762,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-rewarding/9820287/","projectTitle":"Reading is Rewarding!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":3339033,"projectId":9717199,"letterContent":"Today was our Read to Succeed Prize Cart Day! Thanks to you, our beautiful new rolling cart received lots of compliments as we visited all the classrooms! We were excited to have a cart that rolls smoothly, able to navigate uneven surfaces and easily travel the distance all over campus. Students who completed their monthly reading logs were thrilled to choose special prizes, and others were encouraged to meet their goals in time for our next visit. Our school-wide reading program aims to reach students in a variety of ways to improve literacy, at school and home, with a positive impact on lifelong learning. We are grateful for your support and generous giving to help make this possible for our young Tumbleweed Tigers! 🐯💕","fullyFundedDate":1760383408244,"projectUrl":"project/tigers-to-the-top-in-reading/9717199/","projectTitle":"Tigers to the Top in Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wendy Weddleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3339033_orig.png?crop=433,433,x10,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736101194562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherweddleton"},{"teacherId":10342821,"projectId":9877800,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous contribution to our health office. Your support has provided resources that directly nurture our students' mental health and emotional well‑being.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to tools and activities that help them manage stress, build resilience, and feel supported in their learning environment. These resources not only improve focus and academic performance, but also create a safe space where students know their feelings matter.\r\n\r\nYour donation reminds our students that they are not alone and that their community cares about their growth and happiness. The impact of your generosity will continue to ripple through their lives, fostering confidence, hope, and a stronger sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of mental health and for making such a meaningful difference in our whole school.","fullyFundedDate":1764010088436,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-mental-health-and-hy/9877800/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Mental Health and Hygiene Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Funderburgh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10342821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763417217966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10342821"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40203","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":438,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":40203,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tumbleweed Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tumbleweed Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/washington-elementary-school-district/tumbleweed-elementary-school/40203"}