{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monson Sultana Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5231712,"projectId":10054297,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank the donors who provided the large Post-it poster papers for my classroom. These have quickly become one of the resources my students use the most during Math and Science. I use them to give students a place to work together, share ideas, make mistakes, and explain their thinking without being tied to a desk. One of my favorite moments is watching a group of students stand around a large sheet of paper working through a challenging math problem. Instead of one student doing all the work, everyone can contribute, ask questions, and make changes as they work toward a solution. In Science, we use the papers to record observations, create models, organize evidence, and develop CER responses. Having a large space to work makes student thinking visible, which allows me to walk around the room and quickly see where students are understanding the lesson and where they may need some additional support.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the large Post-it papers, they were excited because they knew they were going to be able to actually write on the walls and work while standing up. It immediately changed the energy in the classroom. My 7th graders enjoy having the freedom to move around and work with their classmates, and the large paper gives them a way to do that while still keeping the focus on learning. I have found that some of my quieter students are more willing to share their ideas when they are working as part of a group rather than having to answer in front of the entire class. The papers also make it easier for students to see each other's strategies and realize that there can be more than one way to approach a problem. Being able to erase, cross something out, try again, and build on an idea helps reinforce the idea that making mistakes is a normal part of learning.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these papers as we move into more challenging Math and Science lessons. Students will be using them to solve problems, defend their reasoning, create models, and collaborate with their classmates. I am especially looking forward to using them during upcoming group projects where students will need to plan, organize their thinking, and present their ideas to others. These materials have helped me create more opportunities for students to be active participants instead of simply sitting and listening. Thank you for helping me provide my students with a classroom where they can take risks, work together, make mistakes, and learn from one another. Your support is helping make our classroom a place where students are not afraid to show their thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1779403594268,"projectUrl":"project/post-it/10054297/","projectTitle":"Post It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231712_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740003137139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231712"},{"teacherId":5231712,"projectId":10370086,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank the donors who provided keyboard covers for my students' Chromebooks. At first, a keyboard cover may seem like a small classroom item, but with my 7th grade students using Chromebooks every day in both Math and Science, it is something that will make a real difference throughout the school year. My students use technology for much more than simply typing assignments. They use their Chromebooks to practice math skills, complete digital assignments, research topics in Science, watch instructional videos, respond to questions, take assessments, work on projects, and show what they know in different ways. Having the proper equipment allows students to use these devices regularly while also learning how to take care of technology that belongs to our school. The keyboard covers give the Chromebooks an extra layer of protection from the everyday wear and tear that comes with being used by middle school students. They also help keep the keyboards cleaner, which is especially helpful when the devices are being used by different students throughout the year. One of my goals as a teacher is to help students understand that the materials in our classroom are tools for learning and that taking care of those tools is part of being a responsible student. The keyboard covers give us an opportunity to reinforce that responsibility while protecting equipment that students depend on every day.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive the keyboard covers because they immediately understood that these were something that would make their Chromebooks feel a little more like their own while also protecting them. Seventh graders spend a lot of time using technology, so even something as simple as a new keyboard cover can get their attention and make them excited to use their devices. I have already noticed students being more aware of keeping their Chromebooks clean and handling them carefully. Some students have even reminded their classmates to take care of the devices and make sure they are put away properly when we are finished. I especially appreciate seeing students take ownership of the technology because that is something I want them to carry with them beyond my classroom. There are students who naturally enjoy working with technology and are always eager to get started when we have a digital activity, while other students may be more hesitant at first. Having dependable equipment helps make the technology feel like a normal and comfortable part of our classroom rather than something they have to worry about. For my students who are still developing their confidence with technology, being able to use the Chromebooks consistently gives them more opportunities to practice. For students who are already comfortable with technology, it gives them another tool they can use to demonstrate their thinking and creativity. The keyboard covers may not be the most exciting piece of technology in the classroom, but they support something much bigger: giving students reliable access to the technology they need to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and our classroom. As a teacher, I am incredibly grateful for donors who understand that sometimes the smaller classroom needs can have a big impact. Your generosity helps me protect the technology my students rely on while giving them the opportunity to use it every day as part of their learning. My students are learning that technology is not just something for entertainment; it can be a powerful tool for solving problems, communicating ideas, researching questions, and showing their understanding. The Chromebook keyboard covers will help us keep our devices in good condition so that they can continue serving students throughout the school year and hopefully for years to come. More importantly, your donation sends a message to my students that people they may never meet are willing to invest in their education and provide them with the tools they need to be successful. I truly appreciate you choosing to support my classroom and my students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students have the resources, encouragement, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and become responsible young adults.","fullyFundedDate":1789240971226,"projectUrl":"project/keys-to-success-building-strong-typing/10370086/","projectTitle":"Keys to Success: Building Strong Typing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231712_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740003137139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231712"},{"teacherId":3772999,"projectId":8267735,"letterContent":"Your sponsorship of the books for our Mentor Sentence program has been an incredible gift to my 4th graders. Many donors share our love of reading and literature, but may not realize how powerfully these carefully chosen books support grammar instruction while sparking genuine excitement for stories. The Mentor Sentence approach uses standout sentences from real literature as models—rather than isolated worksheets or error-filled examples—to teach grammar skills in context. This lets students notice and discuss what makes a sentence effective: things like varied sentence structures, precise word choice, punctuation that adds rhythm and meaning (such as commas in complex sentences or dialogue tags), vivid verbs, descriptive phrases, and how authors build compound or complex sentences to express bigger ideas. By studying these authentic examples from the books you've helped provide, the children learn grammar rules naturally, see them in beautiful writing, and then apply them to improve their own sentences. The result is stronger, more confident writers who understand that grammar isn't just \"rules\"—it's the tool that helps stories come alive.\r\nThe children truly love this program because it brings literature right into our daily lessons in such an engaging way. During our Mentor Sentence time (usually 10-15 minutes a day), we read the selected sentence aloud from one of the new books, discuss what stands out (\"What do you notice about how the author used that comma?\"), label the grammar elements together, revise and imitate the sentence in our own words, and then create original sentences inspired by it. The kids get to dive into captivating stories—whether funny adventures, mysterious tales, or nonfiction wonders—while practicing skills that transfer directly to their writing. It's joyful and meaningful: no more dry drills, just real books guiding real learning. Their enthusiasm shows in how eagerly they volunteer observations, share their imitations, and beg to keep reading.\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart—and from every excited 4th grader who now sees grammar as part of the magic of great books. Your support has made our classroom richer, our lessons more connected, and our students more inspired readers and writers. These books will continue to mentor them all year long, helping build skills they'll carry forward for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1710863455435,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-mentor-sentences/8267735/","projectTitle":"Books for Mentor Sentences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cuevas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3772999_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508261836494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cuevas"},{"teacherId":3772999,"projectId":9597972,"letterContent":"I wanted to write you a special thank-you from the bottom of my heart—and from all 24 very happy 4th graders.\r\nWhen the couch and bean bag chair arrived last week, the room instantly felt different. The students' eyes grew wide, there were gasps and little cheers, and within about thirty seconds someone had already claimed the bean bag with the classic \"This is mine now!\" declaration. You could see the joy on their faces—it was like Christmas morning in the middle of January.\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, our classroom now has a beautiful, cozy reading corner that my students are actually excited to use. They've been taking turns curling up with books during independent reading time, partner reading, and even during our end-of-day quiet reading block. Several students who used to say reading was \"boring\" or \"too hard\" are now choosing to stay in the corner longer than the timer requires. That kind of change doesn't happen by accident—it happens because someone cared enough to make our space feel more like home.\r\nYour gift has given my students more than just comfortable furniture. It has given them a special place to slow down, imagine, learn, and feel safe and welcomed. In a busy school day filled with transitions, tests, and expectations, that comfy spot to read has become a little oasis for them.","fullyFundedDate":1763474755343,"projectUrl":"project/read-learn-and-relax/9597972/","projectTitle":"Read, Learn and Relax","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cuevas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3772999_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508261836494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cuevas"},{"teacherId":5231712,"projectId":9514037,"letterContent":"Receiving an iPad for my math classroom has had a meaningful impact on my students' learning and overall engagement with mathematics. While many donors may use technology regularly at home, the way it supports instruction in a classroom setting may look very different. In our math classroom, the iPad serves as a learning tool that helps students better understand concepts, practice skills, and receive feedback in real time. Students use math apps and digital tools to explore problems visually, manipulate numbers, and model their thinking in ways that paper alone cannot provide. Concepts that once felt abstract, such as fractions, graphing, or multi-step problem solving, are now easier for students to understand because they can see and interact with the math. The technology also allows me to quickly assess student understanding and provide support when needed, helping lessons move at a pace that benefits all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763474854815,"projectUrl":"project/think-bigger-bringing-a-thinking-classr/9514037/","projectTitle":"Think Bigger: Bringing a Thinking Classroom to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231712_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740003137139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231712"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40455","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":442,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.7,"schoolId":40455,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monson Sultana Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monson Sultana Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/monson-sultana-joint-union-esd/monson-sultana-joint-elementary-school/40455"}