{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunrise Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9296928,"projectId":9818413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Essential Resources for Independent and Collaborative Student Work.\" These materials have had an immediate and practical impact on how our classroom functions each day. From reliable staplers and pencils to markers and laminating supplies, these resources help lessons run smoothly and allow students to stay focused on learning rather than interruptions or missing tools.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been how the sheet protectors and laminating pouches have improved organization and efficiency. I've been able to use the sheet protectors to organize my instructional resources so I can quickly find exactly what I need during lessons and small-group work. I also laminated a Battleship-style coordinate grid game for every student to take home. Students use dry erase markers to play and practice coordinate grids in a fun, hands-on way, reinforcing math skills beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working on math concepts, writing tasks, and collaborative projects, these materials will support students in practicing skills repeatedly, staying organized, and engaging more deeply with their work. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where both teaching and learning can happen more effectively. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1761231970001,"projectUrl":"project/essential-resources-for-independent-and/9818413/","projectTitle":"Essential Resources for Independent and Collaborative Student Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Badeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296928_orig.jpg?crop=1622,1622,x937,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746895065065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296928"},{"teacherId":9296928,"projectId":9818258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the \"Pencil Sharpener for 5th Grade Classroom\" project. It may seem like a small thing, but having pencil sharpeners that actually work has made a surprisingly big difference in our day-to-day learning. Students are able to quickly sharpen their pencils and get right back to work without frustration, broken points, or constant interruptions during lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the sharpeners arrived, my students were genuinely excited — and very relieved. There were immediate comments like, \"This one actually sharpens!\" and \"Mine didn't break this time!\" Something as simple as reliable supplies helps students stay focused, independent, and ready to learn instead of distracted by avoidable problems.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward into more writing-heavy assignments, math problem-solving, and independent work, these sharpeners will continue to support smoother transitions and stronger focus. Thank you for helping remove a small but important barrier to learning. Your generosity helps create a classroom where students can spend more time thinking, writing, and learning — and less time dealing with broken pencils.","fullyFundedDate":1761153190007,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-sharpener-for-5th-grade-classroom/9818258/","projectTitle":"Pencil Sharpener for 5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Badeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296928_orig.jpg?crop=1622,1622,x937,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746895065065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296928"},{"teacherId":9296928,"projectId":9818356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making these new whiteboards possible. They have truly been one of the most impactful resources we've added this year, and I see the difference every single day.\r\n\r\nMy students use the whiteboards daily in both reading and math as they work in small groups to apply new learning. Whether they're solving multi-step math problems or responding to a text, the boards give them a low-pressure way to think out loud, revise their ideas, and explain their reasoning to peers. Students are more willing to take risks, talk through their thinking, and support one another — skills that are essential but often hard to build without the right tools.\r\n\r\nWhen the whiteboards first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students couldn't wait to use them, and that excitement hasn't faded. One of the most meaningful moments came during a classroom observation: my principal was genuinely astounded by how effectively students were using the boards to collaborate, explain their thinking, and stay actively engaged in learning. It was a proud moment for all of us.\r\n\r\nThe academic growth we've seen speaks directly to your generosity. In math, 18 out of 20 students met or exceeded their growth goals on the first day of testing. Winter STAR testing showed an average of 58 points of growth in our classroom — well above the expected 50 points. Even more exciting, we went from just one student on grade level to six, and reduced the number of students needing intensive math support from fifteen down to five. These gains reflect not just hard work, but the power of students being able to actively engage with their learning every day.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using the whiteboards as we deepen our work with problem-solving, explaining reasoning, and applying skills to more complex tasks. The boards are now a permanent part of how we learn — helping students build confidence, communicate clearly, and truly understand the \"why\" behind their thinking.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a tool that has amplified their voices, strengthened their learning, and helped them believe in themselves. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760657696777,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-for-vertical-and-collaborati/9818356/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards for Vertical and Collaborative Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Badeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296928_orig.jpg?crop=1622,1622,x937,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746895065065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296928"},{"teacherId":10337756,"projectId":9893056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class novel study. Because of your support, each student has their own copy of Wings of Olympus. This has helped us read together, stay on the same page, and talk about important themes like courage, friendship, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe book also gives us great practice with reading skills like making predictions, understanding characters, and finding details in the text. Students are excited to follow the story and share their thoughts during discussions.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made our novel study more fun, focused, and meaningful. We are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763125431193,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-novel-study-wings-of-olympus/9893056/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Novel Study: Wings of Olympus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trinder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10337756_orig.jpg?crop=105,105,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761927246065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337756"},{"teacherId":10337756,"projectId":9868248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks and books to our classroom. The new books have helped us practice important reading skills like understanding the main idea, talking about characters, and making predictions. They've also given us more choices, which helps every student find something they're excited to read.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading happens every day. Students read on their own, with partners, and in small groups with me. Having these new books has made reading time so much more engaging.\r\n\r\nSome students who didn't normally get excited about reading are now asking to read more, and a few have even started trading books with friends. It's been wonderful to see how much joy these books have brought.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our class. It truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1762359322153,"projectUrl":"project/books-snacks-and-seats-for-bright-mind/9868248/","projectTitle":"Books, Snacks, and Seats for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trinder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10337756_orig.jpg?crop=105,105,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761927246065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337756"},{"teacherId":9296928,"projectId":9345676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with binders, storage, and tab dividers! These tools have made a tremendous difference in how my 5th graders approach their learning. Having a dedicated space for their notes, pre/post tests, and reflections has helped them become more organized and thoughtful about their progress.\r\n\r\nStudents now regularly reach for their binders to review notes or check their previous work. They're beginning to see themselves as active learners who can track growth over time. One student even told her mom that she was proud of how much she improved from her pretest to her post-test — and she was able to point directly to her binder as the place where she could see her growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not only building stronger academic habits but also developing executive functioning skills that will support them far beyond this school year. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1747069869166,"projectUrl":"project/5th-graders-track-their-own-data-with-ma/9345676/","projectTitle":"5th Graders Track Their Own Data with Math Binders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Badeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9296928_orig.jpg?crop=1622,1622,x937,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746895065065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9296928"},{"teacherId":10067827,"projectId":9440757,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations for our class! Because of your support, I have been able to start off a successful school year with my 18 students. \r\n\r\nSome ways your donations have supported our classroom include, basic materials like clipboards, whiteboards, markers and even pre sharpened pencils! You have saved us on many systems and routines which has in turn allowed for more learning! We also have been able to decorate, hang up all of our materials and have strong systems for organization of our books and other materials.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is so appreciative of your donation and I personally just really appreciate your support. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1751413841706,"projectUrl":"project/former-principal-headed-back-to-the-clas/9440757/","projectTitle":"Former Principal Headed Back to the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067827_orig.png?crop=884,884,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751319149518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067827"},{"teacherId":9826016,"projectId":8919528,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your incredible generosity in funding our kindergarten art project through DonorsChoose. Thanks to you, we were able to gather storybooks and supplies that brought our vision to life: creating a year-long Art Alphabet Book.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, my students explored letters, stories, and art techniques, pouring their creativity into every page. Their excitement grew with each letter we completed, and now that the books are finished, they can hardly wait to show them off to their families! These books are a beautiful reminder of their hard work, imagination, and the power of learning through art.\r\n\r\nYour support made this possible, and I'm so grateful that you chose to invest in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us create something they will treasure for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1738951845795,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-books-for-art-class/8919528/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Books for Art Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Branson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826016"},{"teacherId":6961024,"projectId":8573704,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our intervention project of Reading and Writing Skill Enhancement Tools. The materials we are now able to use have made all the difference for my students. \r\n\r\nFor example, the smelly pencils have increased their engagement and focus during writing substantially. The word games are building their vocabulary, and the letter tracing tools are helping our youngest learners learn how to write the easiest way. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your funding! Our students and myself have clearly benefited from having tools we need to make learning not only fun but effective as well.","fullyFundedDate":1727462683415,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-writing-skill-enhancement-to/8573704/","projectTitle":"Reading and Writing Skill Enhancement Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6961024_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574030954298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-hyde"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50343","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":497,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.0,"schoolId":50343,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunrise Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunrise Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/cherry-creek-school-district-5/sunrise-elementary-school/50343"}