{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Christa McAuliffe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7646009,"projectId":9567743,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and belief in our classroom. Because of your support, the materials from our brain-themed DonorsChoose project have arrived—and the excitement among my students has been growing every day.\r\nAs the items came in, I shared small \"teasers\" with my fourth graders about the learning opportunities ahead. These moments sparked curiosity, meaningful questions, and genuine enthusiasm. My students are eager to dive into learning about how their brains work and how understanding the brain can help them grow as learners and classmates.\r\nThis coming semester, we will be focusing on inclusion and self-regulation. With your support, I am excited to introduce age-appropriate terminology, concepts, and techniques that empower students to better understand their emotions, behaviors, and learning styles. These tools will help them develop empathy for others, strengthen self-awareness, and build strategies for managing challenges both inside and outside the classroom.\r\nYour donation is already making a difference by creating an environment where all students feel seen, supported, and capable of growth. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their learning and well-being. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1758862464410,"projectUrl":"project/brain-tingling-inclusion/9567743/","projectTitle":"Brain-Tingling Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7646009_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753497701511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7646009"},{"teacherId":9791572,"projectId":9600912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous contribution to this project. Typically, we rely on teachers and parents to donate items and pay from their own pockets to supply our care closet. Thanks to you, students are able to easily and discretely access hygiene supplies to keep them feeling their best. \r\nAlong with our school counselor and an extra caring 5th grade teacher, we were able to stock our student \"care closet\" with lotion, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. This closet is available to any student with a need for school support.","fullyFundedDate":1758636511393,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-confident-learners/9600912/","projectTitle":"Clean and Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9791572_orig.png?crop=314,315,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755699180856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursekaylasoffice"},{"teacherId":9764667,"projectId":8998897,"letterContent":"My students greatly appreciated all the books they received. Giving my students access to all aspects and areas of literature is great exposure to the world! It is very exciting to see them \"gobble up\" the new books that are introducedinto the classroom. Additionally, with such a diverse population of students, it is exciting for them to see their cultures, races and nationalities represented in literature. I thrive to get kids excited about reading, and being able to provide them with varied texts at varied levels is such a blessing. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744203575507,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-all-subjects/8998897/","projectTitle":"Literacy for All Subjects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tintle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9764667_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731438679721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9764667"},{"teacherId":8289274,"projectId":9445262,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our K-5 art program. Your contributions have made a significant impact on the learning experience of our young artists, allowing them to explore their creativity while developing essential life skills.\r\n\r\nThis year, we introduced table art carts in our classroom, a decision that has transformed the way our students engage with art projects. These colorful, mobile carts are stocked with a variety of supplies—pencils, erasers, markers, paper, and more—making it easy for students to access materials right at their tables. Not only has this setup made our art room more organized, but it has also fostered a sense of ownership and responsibility among our students.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe art carts have also instilled a sense of pride in keeping our supplies neat and tidy. After each project, students are responsible for returning items to their designated spots, ensuring that everything remains organized for the next class. This practice has helped them develop a routine of care and respect for their materials. The sight of our art room, with its colorful carts and neatly arranged supplies, is a testament to their hard work and commitment.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the collaborative environment fostered by the art carts has enhanced social skills among our young artists. They learn to communicate effectively, share ideas, and offer constructive feedback to their peers. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations have not only provided the physical resources our students need but have also facilitated a learning environment where they can thrive. The impact of the table art carts extends beyond art projects; they are teaching our students valuable life lessons in responsibility, teamwork, and creativity.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. We couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1752523814989,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-responsibility-art-supply/9445262/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Responsibility: Art Supply Carts Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8289274_orig.jpg?crop=786,786,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751576421384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/artwithdawn"},{"teacherId":9791572,"projectId":9151757,"letterContent":"The impact from the supplies to save lives was great. Students don't really understand how important organization in the health room is to their safety, but the adults in school do. Several staff who are able to access medications have commented on how nice the health room looks, and they agree the organization will make it much easier to find student meds in an emergency.\r\nIt takes far less time to locate a child's inhaler in an emergency when everything is organized and it takes far less time to locate a child's Epi-Pen in an emergency when everything is organized.","fullyFundedDate":1741724024219,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-saving-lives/9151757/","projectTitle":"Supplies For Saving Lives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9791572_orig.png?crop=314,315,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755699180856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursekaylasoffice"},{"teacherId":9764667,"projectId":8991037,"letterContent":"This project allowed my students and I to successfully finish the school year strong! The coloring poster and markers were a great incentive for students to get work done and earn some down time. This was a wonderful addition to our Social Emotional corner as well, as I could direct students to spend time coloring to regulate themselves. \r\n\r\nThe noise cancelling headphones were used non-stop, as several of my students were sensitive to noise. The headphones allowed them to stay focused in the learning environment without the added stress and anxiety of dealing with distracting noises.\r\n\r\nThe other supplies are wonderful additions to all the trauma informed choices I make as I design my classroom. So many of our children these days suffer from some form of trauma, whether it be emotional, physical or food insecurities. Providing a calm and comforting learning environment is so important to me, and I was able to provide this environment for my students last year. I look forward to using these supplies this school year and years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1739558867256,"projectUrl":"project/potpourri-of-needs/8991037/","projectTitle":"Potpourri of Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tintle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9764667_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731438679721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9764667"},{"teacherId":9764667,"projectId":9000764,"letterContent":"The games purchased in this project propelled learning in my classroom this Spring. Friday's became dubbed \"Fri-Yay!\" as I switched up our normal lessons with the games. It was fun to see the kiddos get so excited to play all the various games. \r\n\r\nWe would use \"I have, Who Has..\" as a class and try to get through the entire card series before our class was over. The excitement in the room was uncanny, as students raced to find the answers to see if they had the next clue. \r\n\r\nWe would also use the games in a timed round-robin session. During this activity, the students would see how far they could progress through their game with the most accuracy. The games also were super handy for days we had to have indoor recess due to weather. They just loved all the games and they were learning and growing skills in the process. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing me the tools to create an engaging and fun math class!","fullyFundedDate":1737757600145,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-fun/9000764/","projectTitle":"Math is fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tintle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9764667_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731438679721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9764667"},{"teacherId":9764667,"projectId":8897564,"letterContent":"We started using the books and games from this project this past week. The students are building a Tiny Home and part of the requirements include budgeting for building supplies, sustainable power sources, etc. The books have been extremely helpful in explaining concepts around interest, mortgages and savings. We played \"Managing My Allowance\" as part of our \"Friday Fri-Yay!\" game day. They absolutely LOVE the game, and they are learning important life skills about spending and saving. These resources have made teaching and learning financial literacy fun and engaging. I can't wait to build more resources for these standards. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting these young scholars!\r\n\r\nMiss Tintle","fullyFundedDate":1733276737464,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-5th-grade/8897564/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tintle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9764667_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731438679721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9764667"},{"teacherId":2032534,"projectId":9159092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide my students with books that help them understand themselves and the world around them. There were students that were instantly drawn to books about their emotional well-being and others that have been learning about that brains and the brains of others. It has helped them understand how they are feeling and thinking. I have watched them tell their friends about what they have learned about their brains. It has been exciting for all of them to learn new things and ways to cope.","fullyFundedDate":1744214213018,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-understading/9159092/","projectTitle":"Books for Understading!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Givler-Viers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2032534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659579097953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-givler"},{"teacherId":2032534,"projectId":9154806,"letterContent":"We love having a class pet. Our axolotl, Archie, just needed a few items to make him a little more comfortable in our space. His new bubbler is quieter which helps the students stay calm. His filter cleans really well and provides a calming waterfall sound for the students. The kids are excited about the books to learn more about him and to earn the pencil toppers and stickers for hard work. All of these items make our space more functional for Archie and the students! Thank you for helping us make his home better for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1744033091356,"projectUrl":"project/axolotl-class-pet-supplies/9154806/","projectTitle":"Axolotl Class Pet Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Givler-Viers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2032534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659579097953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-givler"},{"teacherId":9764667,"projectId":8964422,"letterContent":"The numerous books that you donated to my class have made a huge impact. I have a very diverse class, and so many of my students have been thrilled to read about their culture and heritage. The book \"White Bird\" is now one of the most sought after books in my classroom among my students of Jewish heritage. Additionally, we have been reading \"Ain't Burned All Bright\", and the illustrations and the format of the book has resounded with my students. \"Ain't Burned All Bright\" was created using an A5 journal during COVID, and it has captivated my students. We have had meaningful discussions about journaling, as well as how COVID impacted all of us. My students were in kindergarten/1st grade during COVID, and it is astounding how they still recall the impact it had on them, and how they can identify with the characters in the book. \r\nThank you for making literacy important, relevant and real to my students. It is important for them to make connections to the world around them and grow an appreciation for other cultures. Your donation is helping to build a generation of empathetic and understanding young adults.","fullyFundedDate":1733155618626,"projectUrl":"project/i-see-myself-in-a-book/8964422/","projectTitle":"I See Myself in a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tintle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9764667_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731438679721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9764667"},{"teacherId":2032534,"projectId":8942665,"letterContent":"The things the students have done with the materials from this project have been so cool! They use timers to keep track of how much time they have left and how much time they spend reading. \r\n\r\nThey are finishing up the novel Wonder and using the paper to create their final projects. They have made notes for the kindness kits and written letters to a student who is out of school from an injury. \r\n\r\nThe rocks have been so fun for them to use and decide which texture works best for them. There are enough that students that need them can use them without leaving someone else without them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all of the support you have shown to my students and classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1739558867377,"projectUrl":"project/time-management-sensory-tools-and-more/8942665/","projectTitle":"Time Management, Sensory Tools, and More","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Givler-Viers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2032534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659579097953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-givler"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94459","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":448,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":94459,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Christa McAuliffe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/colorado-springs-school-district-11/christa-mcauliffe-elementary-school/94459"}