{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Montair Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8121087,"projectId":9673415,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you to the Montair Foundation and Mirnahill Foundation for bringing this project to life! \r\nThe kids are so psyched with all of this new equipment, and you guys made it possible!\r\n\r\nKeeping the kids active and moving at recess is so important -- for their physical, mental, and academic health, and I appreciate you helping me help that happen!\r\n\r\nThe different choices of toys and equipment we got from this project are such a nice variety -- something to excite every kid. Plus, with so much, there is always something for a kid to use! Thank you all!","fullyFundedDate":1759966181581,"projectUrl":"project/playground-power-up/9673415/","projectTitle":"Playground Power-Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Struempf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8121087"},{"teacherId":2363761,"projectId":9508187,"letterContent":"I am absolutely delighted and profoundly grateful for your generous donation of test tubes and test tube racks to our elementary school science lab! These essential materials are more than just durable plastic; they are tools that immediately transform our classroom into a space of hands-on discovery. Having proper, safe, and plentiful equipment means we can move beyond demonstrations and ensure every single student gets the chance to conduct their own experiments, hold real tools, and engage directly with the scientific process. Your support removes a significant barrier to interactive learning and truly energizes our young scientists.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this donation will be seen immediately as students begin using the new racks and tubes for experiments in chemistry. This equipment allows our students to safely measure, mix, and observe reactions. By providing professional-grade tools, you are validating their curiosity and helping to foster a deep, lasting love for science and engineering from an early age. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing so directly in the future innovators of our community. Your thoughtful contribution provides a tangible link between our generous neighbors and our eager students, demonstrating that science education is valued and supported. Your generosity is truly sparking curiosity and creating a foundational experience for these children that will inspire them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1754448368666,"projectUrl":"project/no-not-potions-chemistry/9508187/","projectTitle":"No, Not Potions! Chemistry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wassom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2363761_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x255,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763588403718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wassom"},{"teacherId":2363761,"projectId":9235369,"letterContent":"The electronic balances are such a significant upgrade! Unlike older, less precise spring and pan balances, these modern tools offer instant, accurate digital readings. These digital tools significantly reduce the measurement error associated with manual reading, helping children focus on the scientific process rather than struggling with the equipment. Don't get me wrong, there is still a learning curve, which button resets, how do I zero out the weigh-boat, but these are skills easily taught, much easier than the steady hand required to gently move the slider on a triple-beam balance, or the patience to wait for the beam to stop wiggling.\r\n\r\nThe balance has been most useful in the chemistry unit. For example, students now have the ability to measure reactants and products quickly and accurately. By using these professional-grade tools, students are implicitly introduced to the standards of precision and data integrity used in real-world science and engineering. This exposure to modern technology not only improves the quality of their lab results but also serves as a powerful motivational tool, potentially sparking long-term interest in scientific careers by showing them that the principles they learn in the classroom are the same ones applied by professional scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1753722869061,"projectUrl":"project/our-current-balances-dont-measure-up/9235369/","projectTitle":"Our Current Balances Don't Measure Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wassom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2363761_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x255,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763588403718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wassom"},{"teacherId":2363761,"projectId":9236141,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how two recent additions to our classroom have improved our students' understanding of air pressure. The Airzooka, while a fun toy, is also a amazing way to demonstrate how air pressure changes can cause air masses to move. Using the hot plate to heat the air inside a flask, capped with a balloon, clearly shows how air molecules move further apart and create high pressure area when heated. It's an unforgettable, yet simple way to illustrate a complex concept.\r\n\r\nThese tools were also a huge hit at our recent open house. Parents and students alike were captivated by the demonstration. The Airzooka was a fun and engaging way for everyone to see and feel the power of air pressure in action. The enthusiasm generated by this simple experiment has inspired many students to ask more questions and explore further, making it a valuable teaching tool that's both educational and highly entertaining.","fullyFundedDate":1744910967916,"projectUrl":"project/air-pressure-toys-that-are-more-than-hot/9236141/","projectTitle":"Air Pressure Toys That Are More Than Hot Air!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wassom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2363761_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x255,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763588403718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wassom"},{"teacherId":2363761,"projectId":8944703,"letterContent":"Our new microscope storage table has made a significant difference in my science classroom. Before we had it, our microscopes were either left out on the lab benches, where they were at risk of being bumped or knocked over, or they were crammed into a storage shelf, making them difficult to access. The microscopes were also exposed to dust and potential damage from being left out in the open. Now, our valuable equipment is secure and protected, and the classroom looks so much tidier and more organized.\r\n\r\nThe table has also streamlined our lessons, as it's now easy for students to safely get and return the microscopes on their own. This improved accessibility allows for a more efficient and hands-on learning experience. Having the microscopes properly stored also gives me peace of mind, knowing that a significant investment in our science program is being protected. This simple addition has created a safer, more organized, and more effective learning environment for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741659794321,"projectUrl":"project/microscope-storage-that-doubles-as-a-dem/8944703/","projectTitle":"Microscope Storage That Doubles as a Demonstration Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wassom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2363761_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x255,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763588403718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wassom"},{"teacherId":8812883,"projectId":9082020,"letterContent":"We are all so grateful for your generous donations towards the purchase of our books for our Literacy Circles. The students love having a larger selection of books to choose from for reading time. They ask me all of the time if they will get to read their books and spend time discussing what is happening in the book. \r\n \r\nThrough this donation, the class has been able to read grade level books that are interesting and create deep conversations. I thank you again for your contribution to our class as we have gained so much through the use of the books.","fullyFundedDate":1738097097735,"projectUrl":"project/reading-circles-in-4th-grade/9082020/","projectTitle":"Reading Circles in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8812883"},{"teacherId":2363761,"projectId":8950221,"letterContent":"My classroom is a work in progress. It has been occupied by other individuals, some long term, some very fleeting, with one thing in common - they had collected a lot of stuff. A science classroom has a lot of specialized equipment, microscopes, tuning forks, prisms, slinky's, blocks of wood, and tens of thousands of craft-sticks. Some items come out often, magnifier's for instance; other stuff comes out for a week or two, like the 10 foot rain gutter used to build a small stream between my back counter sinks. These materials - previously collected and new stuff brought in to improve instruction - all need a place to be stored.\r\n\r\nHaving proper storage has been a great help in getting things organized. Materials can be put away and still be seen in these containers. This helps not only me, but students needing access to supplies. I still have a lot of areas to declutter, and lots of materials to make decisions about, but being able to sort and properly store stuff has been invaluable to this moving in process.","fullyFundedDate":1733247234447,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-everything-in/8950221/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything and Everything in It's Place!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wassom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2363761_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x255,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763588403718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wassom"},{"teacherId":2363761,"projectId":8786794,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of the sun spotter scope. This remarkable instrument will have a profound impact on our elementary science classroom and ignite a passion for astronomy in our young learners.\r\n\r\nThe ability to safely observe solar activity is an invaluable educational experience. With your sun spotter, our students will be able to:\r\n\r\nWitness the dynamic nature of our sun: They will observe sunspots and other phenomena in real-time, bringing abstract concepts to life.\r\nDevelop critical thinking skills: By observing and recording their findings, students will learn to analyze data and draw conclusions about the sun's behavior.\r\nFoster a lifelong interest in science: This hands-on experience will spark curiosity and inspire future generations of scientists and explorers.\r\nLearn about safe observation methods: The sun spotter allows for safe viewing, a crucial aspect of solar observation.\r\nWe understand the importance of making science accessible and engaging for young minds. Your generous contribution will allow us to provide a unique and enriching learning experience that would otherwise be impossible. We are excited to incorporate the sun spotter into our curriculum and watch our students' fascination with the cosmos grow.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting science education and your investment in the future of our students. Your kindness will leave a lasting legacy on our school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your extraordinary generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733243729215,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-sun-spots-and-earths-rotation/8786794/","projectTitle":"Seeing Sun Spots and Earth's Rotation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wassom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2363761_orig.jpg?crop=2016,2016,x255,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763588403718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wassom"},{"teacherId":8812883,"projectId":8673700,"letterContent":"Thank you for making it possible for our class to have BrainPop in our classroom. Through your donations I use it daily to make lessons more fun with Moby the Robot. It has helped make multiplication come to life and bring humor to the formant informative essays. Digital Etiquette is serious business but when it looks like \"Minecraft\" characters that are Tim and Moby, it makes it more inviting to pay attention to the message.\r\n\r\n\tAs we move further into the year with our learning, we will all continue to be thankful for your contributions to helping us have BrainPOP in the classroom. It helps take the stress off learning a new concept like Long Division. It helps us all as we learn and laugh with Moby the Robot. I have used BrainPOP now for about 20 years, it has always proven to be an engaging and effective way to teach students with all kinds of backgrounds, ages, and personalities. I hope to continue using BrainPOP as long as I am a teacher to help make learning fun for kids.","fullyFundedDate":1727983131791,"projectUrl":"project/brainpop-engages-students-at-school/8673700/","projectTitle":"BrainPOP Engages Students at School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8812883"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4255","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":494,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":6,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.1,"schoolId":4255,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Montair Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Montair Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-ramon-valley-unified-school-district/montair-elementary-school/4255"}