{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sally Buselt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":10246743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our TK students with magnetic tiles and accessories. These materials quickly became a favorite part of our classroom and gave students meaningful opportunities to learn through play.\r\n\r\nMy students built houses, cars, towers, and imaginative worlds while practicing early math, science, problem-solving, and engineering skills. They also learned to share, communicate, collaborate, and work together as they created.\r\n\r\nIt was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they experimented, solved problems, and proudly shared their creations. Your generosity helped make learning hands-on, engaging, and joyful while supporting both academic and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students explore, create, and build a love for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1780538291700,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-magnetic-tile/10246743/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds With Magnetic Tiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079158_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687203075492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellaibarra"},{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":10201298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Transitional Kindergarten classrooms with the large outdoor building blocks. Your donation gave my students the opportunity to take their learning outside of the traditional classroom and explore a world of creativity, movement, and discovery.\r\n\r\nThese blocks became much more than a play material. My students used them to build towers, structures, and imaginative creations while working together, solving problems, and learning through trial and error. They experienced the pride that came from creating something with their own hands and seeing their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nThe blocks also supported important physical development by encouraging students to lift, carry, stack, and move the materials. As they worked, they practiced balance, coordination, cooperation, and self-regulation. At the same time, they were naturally developing early STEM skills as they explored concepts such as balance, stability, shapes, size, and cause and effect.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials helped create joyful learning experiences where my students felt confident taking risks, sharing ideas, and working together. I loved seeing their excitement as they tested their structures, made adjustments, and celebrated their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these hands-on learning experiences possible. Your support helped transform our outdoor play into meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity, collaboration, and growth. You truly helped give my students the space and materials to build not only structures, but also confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for future learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778012498686,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-big-builds-tk-outdoor-stem/10201298/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams, Big Builds: TK Outdoor STEM Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079158_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687203075492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellaibarra"},{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":10007371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our TK classroom and providing my students with these meaningful learning supplies. Your donation had a wonderful impact on our classroom throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe supplies gave my students opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences while developing important early academic and fine-motor skills. Crayons and pencils encouraged creativity and helped students practice drawing, writing, and expressing their ideas. Dry erase markers made lessons more interactive and allowed students to practice skills repeatedly without the pressure of making mistakes. Writing tablets provided additional opportunities to practice letters and numbers, helping students build confidence and independence as they learned.\r\n\r\nThe supplies also allowed me to incorporate more creative and meaningful activities into our daily lessons. Even simple materials, such as lunch bags, became opportunities for students to use their imaginations. These experiences showed my students that learning could happen in many different ways and that their ideas and creativity mattered.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create a classroom environment where my students felt encouraged to explore, practice, create, and grow. I saw their confidence develop as they became more willing to participate, try new things, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their learning experiences engaging, accessible, and joyful. Your generosity truly made a difference in our classroom and helped my students finish the school year feeling proud of how much they had learned and grown.","fullyFundedDate":1775143664414,"projectUrl":"project/stocked-for-success-supplies-for-little/10007371/","projectTitle":"Stocked for Success: Supplies for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079158_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687203075492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellaibarra"},{"teacherId":10105194,"projectId":10195502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project, the \"Wiggle, Balance, Jump! Our Outdoor Obstacle Course\" Your incredible generosity brings the absolute best kind of learning to life for my students: active, hands-on, and joyful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our new Gross Motor Obstacle Course is becoming a reality. My energetic and curious learners now have the exact tools they need to thrive. The wiggle bikes and scoot boards are already giving them the sensory regulation they crave, while the balance beams, stepping stones, jump ropes, and monster feet are turning outdoor play into dynamic lessons on focus, counting, and rhythm. We truly are building stronger brains out here!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the new folding storage shelf is teaching my students valuable lessons in ownership and care as they take pride in maintaining their equipment. By helping them build physical coordination and focus outdoors, you have given them the foundation they need to succeed back at their desks.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in early childhood education and for helping my students move, learn, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778700912100,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-balance-jump-our-outdoor-obst/10195502/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Balance, Jump! Our Outdoor Obstacle Course","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776170848175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-willis"},{"teacherId":10105194,"projectId":10189147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our DonorsChoose project! My students loved creating hand-drawn, laminated placemats for our local seniors here in Riverside County.\r\n\r\nEven at four and five years old, my students are learning that they have the power to bring joy to others. Thanks to your support, were able to use the cardstock, chubby crayons, bright stickers, and heavy-duty laminating supplies to make over 150 durable, waterproof gifts that will brighten mealtimes for our older neighbors receiving local meal deliveries and living in senior centers.\r\n\r\nYour investment does so much more than provide art supplies, it also helps us lay a foundation of empathy, community service, and pride in our youngest learners. We are deeply grateful for Allstate's commitment to supporting local communities and empowering early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1776183115470,"projectUrl":"project/meals-and-memories-student-led-outreach/10189147/","projectTitle":"Meals and Memories: Student-Led Outreach for Our Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776170848175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-willis"},{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":10178986,"letterContent":"Our students used the new resources to complete a schoolwide kindness service project as part of our ABC Countdown. They created kindness cards for every staff member on campus, designed colorful kindness posters, and painted inspirational rocks to hide around the school for others to find. The students especially loved using the glitter pens, glitter cardstock, and painting rocks. The materials made the project feel extra special and exciting for them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. They were so excited to create something meaningful for others, and the sparkly supplies made them even more engaged and creative. Watching their excitement while making cards and decorating rocks was such a joyful classroom moment.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project spread far beyond our classroom. After we hid the rocks around campus, students and staff throughout the school began finding them and sharing pictures and videos. It created so much excitement and positivity across our school community. Our students felt proud knowing they helped spread kindness and cheer to others.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our end-of-year activities, we will build on this project by continuing conversations about kindness, community, and helping others. Students are already brainstorming new ways they can spread positivity both in school and at home. We are incredibly thankful for the generous support from Allstate that helped make this meaningful experience possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1775840202915,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rocks-tk-leads-the-way/10178986/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rocks! TK Leads the Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079158_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687203075492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellaibarra"},{"teacherId":10105194,"projectId":9523167,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation, which enabled my TK students to create with construction paper and paint in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our TK students will be busy strengthening their fine motor skills, learning about colors and shapes, and, most importantly, freely expressing their creativity. You are helping to build a classroom environment where young minds can explore, create, and flourish.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the potential and joy of our students. Your support makes a tangible difference that we can see in every colorful creation on our walls.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1754599139368,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-creations-basic-art-s/9523167/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Creations: Basic Art Supplies for TK Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776170848175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-willis"},{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":9218914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Shining a Light on Learning: Sensory Tools for Student Success!\" Your generosity has brought calm, curiosity, and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe moment the sensory bin and translucent fillers arrived, my students' excitement was contagious! They couldn't wait to explore, pouring, scooping, and sorting the colorful materials under the glowing light table. It was amazing to see how these tools immediately encouraged focus, collaboration, and hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nThese materials have become a daily part of our learning environment, helping students engage their senses, manage emotions, and develop important fine motor and cognitive skills. Our next step is to integrate these sensory tools into guided lessons about light, color, and texture, making learning truly shine!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping my students learn in ways that feel joyful and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1749272946202,"projectUrl":"project/shining-a-light-on-learning-sensory-too/9218914/","projectTitle":"Shining a Light on Learning: Sensory Tools for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079158_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687203075492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellaibarra"},{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":9092052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, \"Bringing Stories to Life: A Puppet Theater for Engaging Play,\" to life! Your generosity has truly transformed story time in our classroom into something magical.\r\n\r\nThe moment our puppet theater arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. Their faces lit up as they took turns exploring the puppets and putting on little shows for one another. What began as a simple storytelling activity has become a daily highlight, students are using their imaginations to retell familiar stories, create new ones, and even work together to solve problems through play.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special moments was when a group of students performed \"The Three Billy Goats Gruff.\" They added their own twists and voices, giggling through every part. \r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the puppet theater during to meet our Smart goal that involves close listening to help students practice sequencing, characters, setting and expressive language. These resources have given my students a hands-on, heart-filled way to connect with stories, and that's something they'll carry with them long after the curtain closes.","fullyFundedDate":1743105496596,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-a-puppet-theat/9092052/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: A Puppet Theater for Engaging Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ibarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079158_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687203075492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellaibarra"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132153","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":456,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.0,"schoolId":132153,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sally Buselt Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sally Buselt Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/menifee-union-school-district/sally-buselt-elementary-school/132153"}