{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mint Canyon Community Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9577452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! You have made it possible for my students to find a new and comfortable place to sit while they are reading, or learning in a small group. These seats have given them flexibility and comfort, which has helped them focus and stay on task. Your donation will go a long way for them to keep working throughout not only this school year, but for many years to come. We really appreciate that you have given us this opportunity to build up our classroom furniture. Thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1758233438536,"projectUrl":"project/seating-flexibility/9577452/","projectTitle":"Seating Flexibility!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"},{"teacherId":9782275,"projectId":9403094,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to you, our classroom is now a truly clean, healthy, and engaging space where my students can learn and grow! The arrival of these new resources has already made a profound and immediate difference in our daily lives.\r\n\r\nEach item you helped fund plays a specific role in enhancing both our learning and our physical environment. The new clocks, which show both analog and digital time, are essential tools that are actively helping my students grasp a crucial life skill. It's wonderful to watch them practice reading time, improving their independence and understanding of our daily schedule. Similarly, the dry erase markers have unlocked a new level of collaboration. Students are now able to work together, brainstorm, and share ideas easily during group activities, making their learning visible and dynamic.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate learning tools, you helped us transform the atmosphere of our room. Our new rug instantly created a cozy, dedicated space for collaborative work and quiet reading. This soft, welcoming area has become a favorite spot for partner projects and morning meetings. Lastly, the vibrant new bulletin board borders have given our room a happy, cohesive tone, making the space feel more cheerful and loved.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and our classroom. Your contribution ensures that they have the materials they need not just to succeed academically, but to feel safe, comfortable, and excited to come to school every day. We look forward to putting these items to use for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759267465915,"projectUrl":"project/clean-class-clear-minds-supporting-int/9403094/","projectTitle":"Clean Class, Clear Minds: Supporting Intervention Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782275_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727795211416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782275"},{"teacherId":9782275,"projectId":9403065,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your funding for our math supplies has had on my students. Because of your support, our classroom is now equipped with the tools necessary for hands-on learning, organization, and deeper mathematical understanding.\r\n\r\nThe difference in student engagement and retention is already remarkable.\r\n\r\nThe Power of Organization and Reference:\r\n\r\nThe math mats have become essential organizational tools, giving every student a structured space to work. Paired with the new math posters, students now have clear, visual references readily available, allowing them to independently apply concepts and reinforce skills learned during instruction.\r\n\r\nDifferentiation in Action:\r\n\r\nThe new materials are supporting differentiated learning across all grade levels:\r\n\r\nFirst and Second Graders are actively using the manipulatives to grasp the foundational concept of place value by making successful groups of ten.\r\n\r\nThird and Fourth Graders are building flexibility in early operations, utilizing the materials to visualize and solve addition and subtraction problems within twenty.\r\n\r\nFifth and Sixth Graders rely on the math mats to organize their complex thinking and create essential picture representations when adding and subtracting three-digit numbers.\r\n\r\nA dedicated small group is making huge strides in telling time thanks to the visual and interactive feedback provided by the magnetic clock.\r\n\r\nMeasurable Results:\r\n\r\nThe most exciting news is the immediate, measurable growth we've seen. Just today, I worked with a group of students on a quick check assessment. Students who initially scored 0/6 on the first attempt, after having access to these new manipulatives and organizational tools, immediately improved their scores to 4/6 on the second quick check. This tangible progress shows that your donation directly removes barriers to understanding and unlocks their mathematical potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to experience math as a concrete, engaging subject. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1757423417871,"projectUrl":"project/count-on-us-help-bring-math-to-life/9403065/","projectTitle":"\"Count on Us: Help Bring Math to Life!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782275_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727795211416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782275"},{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9320518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated! With these larger boxes of colored pencils, my students are better able to create what they envision when they draw and color at school. With these colored pencils, they do not have to settle for one of eight choices, they can choose from fifty! These pencils help them create beautiful artwork that allows them to really express themselves and add a variety of details to their work. You have helped my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1753994395791,"projectUrl":"project/colored-pencils-for-all/9320518/","projectTitle":"Colored Pencils for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"},{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9323783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! You have given my students the chance to be recognized as they really are when they create art. With these pencils that represent most skin colors, they are more likely to create a drawing that they can relate to. Instead of making do with whatever shade they can find, they are able to match their skin tone and see that they can be represented as they truly are. These pencils give them a voice in their artwork. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1747325692219,"projectUrl":"project/what-color-am-i/9323783/","projectTitle":"What Color Am I?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"},{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9261536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! Your contributions mean that every student in my class can create their own beautiful artwork. With all of the watercolors intact, everyone can find the color they are looking for. Because we now have new watercolors for every student, no one has to wait for a palette to become available or make do with a palette that is missing colors. Everyone has the perfect set of colors and can create just what they are imagining! Your generosity and kindness are greatly appreciated by all of my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1746536045082,"projectUrl":"project/watercolor-replenish/9261536/","projectTitle":"Watercolor Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"},{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9216957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! Having these book bins has helped the students stay organized and keep their books safe. These bins give the students a chance to find the right book quickly, because they are labeled and put away properly. With these bins, everyone can find the whichever book they are looking for. Your kindness and generosity will help these students keep reading and finding books they love. You are helping me create lifelong readers and learners in my classroom. We greatly appreciate your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1746487324521,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-organized/9216957/","projectTitle":"Help us Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"},{"teacherId":9826222,"projectId":9055339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing brand new books for our library! Nothing catches the eye quite like a new book.\r\n\r\nThe Wild Robot books are great for those somewhat new to chapter books and right now students are interested due to the movie coming out. We had only one copy of the first one, and students were engaged enough to ask for the second and third. It is a delight as a librarian to have the resources to feed their interest in reading.\r\n\r\nFinding books that are appropriate and interesting for upper grades is always a challenge. Alan Gratz books meet that challenge. They are thrilling, full of historical value and his characters are well developed and admirable.These are books with depth and a worthwhile addition to any library.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of enriching students lives in a long lasting way by putting quality books in our library.","fullyFundedDate":1742582481850,"projectUrl":"project/library-refresh/9055339/","projectTitle":"Library Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826222"},{"teacherId":1166773,"projectId":9100703,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your donation has had on my reading intervention groups! Thanks to your support, I now have brand new, specialized phonics bins filled with engaging manipulatives for both vowels and consonant blends. Before these arrived, teaching abstract sounds felt challenging, but now, the environment has been completely transformed. My students are no longer just looking at flashcards; they are actively holding the sound in their hands. This hands-on, multi-sensory approach is revolutionary for our learners, allowing them to anchor abstract concepts to concrete objects. I've seen a huge surge in student engagement and confidence—the frustration of decoding has been replaced with the excitement of discovery, making learning more durable and genuinely fun.\r\n\r\nIn a very short time, I am already seeing the significant progress your investment made possible. Students are more accurately applying their knowledge of vowel sounds and blends in their independent reading, which is leading to faster, more accurate decoding and improved fluency. This isn't just about reading scores; it's about building foundational skills that unlock academic confidence and lifelong learning for these children. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for providing the critical tools that empower my most struggling readers. Your belief in their potential is making a real difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1746787064854,"projectUrl":"project/rub-a-dub-dub-weve-got-letters-in-thes/9100703/","projectTitle":"Rub a dub dub, we've got letters in these tubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1166773_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452664626582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-charrow"},{"teacherId":1166837,"projectId":9365482,"letterContent":"When the room divider arrived, my students were thrilled to see how it transformed part of our classroom into a cozy and calm space. We set it up to create both a calm corner and a special reading spot, and the kids immediately began exploring how they could use it. Some were excited to curl up with a book in the new reading nook, while others felt comforted knowing they had a safe place to take a quick break when they needed to reset. Their smiles and curiosity showed me right away how much this addition meant to them.\r\n\r\nSince then, the divider has become an important part of our daily routines. During independent reading, students love choosing the reading spot as a quiet place to focus, and I've noticed they are more engaged with their books when they are there. The calm corner has also been a powerful tool—students use it to manage their emotions, reflect, and then return ready to learn. Just recently, one student who was feeling overwhelmed used the calm corner for a few minutes and then was able to rejoin the class.\r\n\r\nThe calm corner will continue to support their social-emotional growth, giving them a space to practice self-regulation. Your generosity has made it possible for our classroom to be both a place of learning and a place of comfort, and for that we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748485574512,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-and-focused-learning-space/9365482/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm and Focused Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1166837_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747590753559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdazzles"},{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9146604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! With these books, students are able to practice both languages and help themselves learn more! Several students that are new to the country are working to improve their English skills while many students use both Spanish and English at home. Having books in both languages encourages them to develop their bilingual skills and practice both languages! We know that this will be an asset to them as they grow into contributing adults in our worldwide society!","fullyFundedDate":1743046919770,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-books-for-bilingual-kids/9146604/","projectTitle":"Bilingual books for Bilingual Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"},{"teacherId":132425,"projectId":9048390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for graciously donating to this project for my fourth grade classroom! It is so nice to have the exact supplies we need to do a variety of special art projects with our students throughout the year! Watercolor is a very fun and interesting medium with which to do art, but it really requires the proper paper! Having this paper gives my students the opportunity to create beautiful artwork they might not otherwise get to make. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity toward our class.","fullyFundedDate":1739993446340,"projectUrl":"project/the-right-stuff-for-our-art/9048390/","projectTitle":"The Right Stuff (for our Art)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449253833956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkraut"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28412","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":477,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"26.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.4,"schoolId":28412,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mint Canyon Community Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mint Canyon Community Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/sulphur-springs-union-school-district/mint-canyon-community-elementary-school/28412"}