{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sally Buselt Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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=1905,1905,x544,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754318650868","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"},{"teacherId":9079158,"projectId":8957830,"letterContent":"The donated paint center from Lakeshore has been a wonderful addition to our transitional kindergarten classroom. It has quickly become a favorite spot where children can explore their creativity, express themselves, and share their ideas with others.\r\n\r\nBeyond just painting, this space has encouraged meaningful conversations as students proudly talk about their artwork, describe their ideas, and even collaborate on projects. It has been amazing to see their confidence grow as they experiment with colors and making bigger movements on paper, all while developing their communication and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThis generous gift has truly enriched our classroom, providing a place where students can create, connect, and take pride in their work. We are so grateful for the joy and inspiration it has brought to our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1733193910795,"projectUrl":"project/little-picassos-a-paint-center-for-crea/8957830/","projectTitle":"Little Picassos: a Paint Center for Creativity, Expression, and Fun","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":8712896,"letterContent":"Your donation of construction paper and cardstock may have seemed like a simple request, but it has truly been the most beneficial donation for our day-to-day learning. The donation has had a tremendous impact on my young learners and the work we do daily. These materials foster creativity and artistic expression, which we incorporate into our weekly centers, such as creating crafts for our weekly letter or special holiday projects. Your generous donation ensures that all students have access to the resources they need to engage in these developmental activities, and I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1726686446026,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-enriching-learning-w/8712896/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations: Enriching Learning With Construction Paper Art","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":8479857,"letterContent":"It has been an incredible few months implementing the STEM centers in my classroom. I have not only used them with my class but also with my after-school program for TK and kindergarten students. Each time I introduced a new set of STEM centers, the students were excited and worked collaboratively to figure out how to build and problem-solve. Your donation has helped invest in the development of young minds, fostering curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. I would love to take their love for STEM and incorporate basic coding skills for one of my future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1726686931596,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-in-action-stem-adventu/8479857/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers in Action: STEM Adventures for TK","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":3775934,"projectId":8469367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! The Micro-bits have been an incredible addition to our classroom. My students are absolutely loving the opportunity to program them and see their code come to life. It's a unique experience for them to hold and interact with the very devices they are programming, making the learning process even more engaging and hands-on.\r\n\r\nCoding is such a valuable skill for young learners, and having access to tools like the Micro-bits is making a big impact. It helps foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, all while teaching them how to break down complex tasks into manageable steps. As they experiment and build with the Micro-bits, they're developing a deeper understanding of technology that will serve them in countless ways in the future.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping to inspire the next generation of innovators, and I can already see how much the students are growing in their confidence and ability to tackle new challenges. Thank you again for making this opportunity possible!","fullyFundedDate":1729536438074,"projectUrl":"project/microbits-a-fun-pathway-into-stem-adve/8469367/","projectTitle":"Micro:bits: a Fun Pathway Into STEM Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loerch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3775934_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471728709057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jloerch"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132153","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.4,"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"}