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My students and I are so appreciative of your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1755436702935,"projectUrl":"project/27j-thinking-classroom/9613990/","projectTitle":"27J Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180598"},{"teacherId":8726117,"projectId":9560902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies to our second-grade classroom. Your support has made an extraordinary difference—not just in how our classroom looks and functions, but in how our students learn, create, and connect with one another each day. I want to share with you just how deeply your contribution has impacted our little community of learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming changes has been the way the children use the new materials to build connections with each other. The building sets, games, art supplies, and hands-on learning tools you provided have become more than objects; they've become bridges. During morning tubs and center time, I see students who may have been shy or hesitant at the start of the year now inviting classmates to join them in creating something new. Whether they are working together to build a towering structure, designing a collaborative art project, or playing a strategy game that requires communication and teamwork, the materials have encouraged cooperation in the most natural and joyful ways.\r\n\r\nWhat used to be small groups of children working quietly on their own has blossomed into clusters of curious minds gathered around shared projects. Students point out each other's ideas, trade roles, and celebrate the results of their teamwork. I've witnessed moments of patience, problem-solving, and compassion that simply wouldn't have emerged without the opportunities these materials provide. 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The children have even become helpers in maintaining the system—straightening bins, checking labels, and reminding one another to put things away properly. They see the classroom as \"their space,\" and your contribution has helped them feel that sense of belonging and stewardship.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly shaped the atmosphere of our classroom. You've given these second graders not only tools to learn with, but opportunities to grow as friends, collaborators, and problem-solvers. You've helped create a warm, organized, and engaging space where children feel excited to learn and proud of their accomplishments. Every day, I witness their joy, curiosity, and connection—and every day, I am reminded of how much of that is possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom so generously and for believing in the importance of nurturing young learners. 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My students and I both use the tissues - tis the time of the year! Most importantly, students get to use the dry erase markers and erasers to practice spelling patterns and writing sentences daily. This repetition and practice is so crucial to their reading growth! With so many kids in an out of my room, we needed a steady supply! Thank you so much for your kind generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755362020404,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-reading-intervention/9596086/","projectTitle":"Elementary Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633997"},{"teacherId":2636916,"projectId":9532915,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations brought smiles, comfort, and a little extra encouragement to my students each day. 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About this school
Turnberry Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Commerce City, Colorado that is part of 27J Schools.
It serves 742 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.6:1.
Its teachers have had 105 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
60%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Turnberry Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Turnberry Elementary School
$61,753
raised using DonorsChoose
105
projects
funded
47
teachers
funded
144
donors
20
projects
for
basic supplies
15
projects for
technology
17
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
Turnberry Elementary School has received support from
102 individuals from Colorado and
42 individuals out-of-state.