{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alice Byrne Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9702994,"letterContent":"The students at Alice Byrne Elementary School are thankful to all the donors who funded our project. The Yuma community just had our annual Hot Air Balloon Event and the students were eager to get started building their own versions.\r\n\r\nThe students learned about aerodynamics and how weather is a key factor in launching balloons. Aeronautical engineering taught them that scientific, mathematical, and technological principles are needed to create aircraft that are safe, efficient and sustainable.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped the students get the needed supplies to complete the project and learn from it. Thank you again for your support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Teeter","fullyFundedDate":1760636300269,"projectUrl":"project/up-up-and-away-in-my-beautiful-hot-air/9702994/","projectTitle":"Up, Up, and Away in My Beautiful Hot Air Balloon!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9476842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students every single day.\r\n We use individual student whiteboards heavily throughout the day in every subject area. On the \"plain\" white side, students draw models, create graphic organizers, sketch characters, practice word work, and explore multiple ways to show their thinking in math. On the \"lined\" side, they make lists, practice handwriting, write sentences, compose poetry, set learning goals, and respond to questions. These whiteboards give students the chance to show what they know immediately, which helps them stay engaged and excited to participate—especially those who might feel disappointed when they aren't called on right away.","fullyFundedDate":1760553763025,"projectUrl":"project/magical-birthday-wishes/9476842/","projectTitle":"Magical Birthday Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9278936,"projectId":9357828,"letterContent":"When our new classroom supplies arrived, my students were thrilled! The Better Office Primary Journals and Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks have given each student a personal space to explore their ideas, practice writing, and express themselves creatively. The Dixon Ticonderoga pencils make writing easier and more comfortable, encouraging longer writing sessions without frustration.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was seeing a student proudly fill their journal with a complete story for the first time, excited to share it with the class. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with the tools students need to write, create, and explore their ideas confidently. Next, we'll continue using these supplies to support our writing projects and collaborative activities, helping every student build strong, lifelong literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1753206160779,"projectUrl":"project/our-very-own-writing-supplies/9357828/","projectTitle":"Our Very Own Writing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278936_orig.jpg?crop=1922,1922,x177,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746169352800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278936"},{"teacherId":9278936,"projectId":9309235,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are making great strides with the new math manipulatives in our classroom! These hands-on tools have made abstract concepts more concrete, helping students better understand addition, subtraction, place value, and other key math skills. One memorable moment was when students used the manipulatives to solve challenging word problems—they were able to see the math in action and explain their thinking clearly to the class.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the manipulatives, they were thrilled! They immediately wanted to explore and experiment, and their excitement for learning math has grown tremendously. The tactile experience has made lessons more engaging and has helped students build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to incorporate the manipulatives into upcoming units on measurement, geometry, and problem-solving. By continuing to use these tools, students will deepen their understanding of math concepts, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and enjoy learning in a hands-on, interactive way. Your support has truly made math come alive for every student in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785672661,"projectUrl":"project/magical-math-manipulatives/9309235/","projectTitle":"Magical Math Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278936_orig.jpg?crop=1922,1922,x177,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746169352800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278936"},{"teacherId":9278936,"projectId":9309222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are enjoying the benefits of having their own headphones in the classroom! The headphones help students focus on their work by reducing distractions, allowing them to fully engage with digital lessons and educational apps.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is being able to listen to lessons, read-alouds, and interactive activities at their own pace. They love having the freedom to learn independently while still being part of the classroom community.\r\n\r\nStudents who have especially benefited include those who need extra focus or who are easily distracted in a busy classroom. Headphones give them a quiet space to concentrate, which has helped boost their confidence, engagement, and overall learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785362644,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-for-headphones/9309222/","projectTitle":"Hooray for Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278936_orig.jpg?crop=1922,1922,x177,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746169352800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278936"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9559722,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project. These items will fulfill the supply list to complete four stem lessons that we have planned on completing this year. The gloves and paper towels are for an owl pellet unit, the balls for a gravity unit, and timers for several lessons this year. With your donations we will be able to forge forward with these hands-on lessons and create experiences for these children to instill a love for learning.These supplies will be utilized with other lessons throughout the school year and beyond.The students are very excited to begin with your thoughtful donations and encouragement. Thank you for all you do for students and education.","fullyFundedDate":1757556949952,"projectUrl":"project/stem-ahead-supplies-to-forge-forward/9559722/","projectTitle":"STEM Ahead! Supplies to Forge Forward","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":7762383,"projectId":9112801,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our first graders now have a variety of engaging literacy and math games to strengthen their phonics, reading, and math skills. These hands-on resources have turned practice into an exciting and interactive experience that keeps students eager to participate and learn.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen students becoming more confident in their reading, recognizing new sounds, and building stronger foundational skills in both literacy and numeracy. The games encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and independent practice, making learning feel like playtime!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of you, students have access to tools that support their growth and make them excited to come to school each day. Thank you for investing in their future and helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785592691,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-building-skills-throug/9112801/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning: Building Skills Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7762383_orig.jpg?crop=698,698,x120,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723397835805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7762383"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9345375,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project. My students were very excited about learning how worms improve soil structure. Students discovered, first hand, how these creatures help our planet. Your donation will give them a hands on approach to learning about worms.\r\n The worm farm kits allowed them to watch the way the worms moved in the soil and how they wiggled to the top to get the food that was placed on top. This was made possible with your generous donations.\r\n Each child was able to take a pair of worms home and continue feeding and taking care of it. They were able to make a habitat with a soda bottle and they filled it with the soil purchased for this project. Many thanks for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1747319651211,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-room-worms-and-our-environment/9345375/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Room: Worms and Our Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9290086,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project. These kits have given students the opportunity to watch the caterpillars grow and change into butterflies, but they will also teach students about responsibility as they help to care for their caterpillars. \r\n Watching a caterpillar grow, form a chrysalis, and emerge as a butterfly sparked natural curiosity and excitement. This real-time experience will foster a deeper connection to science and the natural world, especially for young learners. \r\n With your generous donation of the butterfly, sun catcher students also had an opportunity to make and to hang outside or in a window. Once again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747058879974,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-wings-of-transformation/9290086/","projectTitle":"Butterflies, Wings of Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9117115,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. Students were given the opportunity for an engaging, hands-on program where students learn how to manage their finances. \r\n Students used a debit card to simulate the process of purchasing items. Learning how to balance their books on a ledger has given them the power to understand the world of finances. Items will be available to purchase at The Little Store where they will keep track of what they spend, how much taxes paid for each transaction and their balances and they get to choose items that were funded by you! \r\n They have gained experiences with giving dollar bills and calculating the change they are due to receive and using a cash register adds to the reality. Students have been given opportunities to become entrepreneurs of businesses where they can sell their products to each other.","fullyFundedDate":1746786924708,"projectUrl":"project/biz-kidz-economics/9117115/","projectTitle":"Biz Kidz Economics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9325706,"letterContent":"We want to thank you so much for your generosity. I can't begin to tell you what it means to these kids to have information at their fingertips! They are sweet, hard-working, highly intelligent kids who sometimes just need a little boost, and you are all part of that for them. They are excited to explore the wonders of nature by dissecting barn owl pellets for a unique educational experience, learning about the food chain in an interactive way. Again, thank you, and we will send you pictures when we begin our exploration. Our classroom is an opportunity for growth because of your awesome contribution.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Teeter","fullyFundedDate":1750868650330,"projectUrl":"project/owl-ways-give-a-hoot/9325706/","projectTitle":"Owl-Ways Give a Hoot!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"},{"teacherId":9514834,"projectId":9330964,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project. Our 4th and 5th-grade science students are full of enthusiastic leaders who want to capture the spirit of our school community. With your help purchasing a reliable camera, students have been able to take pictures of school events, publish pictures of science projects, and share our school spirit with parents. Students are eager to document school life and contribute to the yearbook with themselves in the driver seat.\r\n These images will not only be used for our yearbook but also to create bulletin boards, newsletters, and digital presentations that promote school pride and student voice. Once again, thank you for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1752296420884,"projectUrl":"project/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/9330964/","projectTitle":"A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9514834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733234740787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9514834"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39599","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":326,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":73.4,"schoolId":39599,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alice Byrne Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alice Byrne Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/yuma-elementary-school-district-1/alice-byrne-elementary-school/39599"}