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All of this cost money out of my pocket and now I can save for other things. Thank you for all of the support. \r\nMy kids love the supplies that were donated and say \"Thank you!\". Our classroom is so grateful for everything provided and we will use them well!","fullyFundedDate":1746786309890,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies/9118304/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238839"},{"teacherId":10011775,"projectId":9311383,"letterContent":"Thank you times a million for the classroom rug and the yummy snacks! The students and I appreciate your generosity so much! I teach kindergarten and they love to just rub their hands across the very soft and clean rug. I love the pretty blue color, it brings a warm effect to my classroom. It is so nice to have a rug that all of the students can sit on. \r\n Everyday I have my students come to the carpet for CKLA Skills, CKLA Knowledge, and for Eureka math. I enjoy having a new carpet that is the gathering place for all of my students. Thank you so much! I will keep this rug for many years to come. Thank you for being a kind soul and for loving on teachers and students.","fullyFundedDate":1754179140547,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9311383/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011775_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746626409015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011775"},{"teacherId":9238770,"projectId":9238185,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously donating the Morphology Decodable Readers to my classroom! My students helped unbox these readers and also helped find a great place in the classroom to store them so that the readers are easily accessible. \r\n\r\nWe use these resources in individual reading groups that are targeted to students needs. Because of the variety of leveled readers that were donated, I am able to teach each group for what they need to grow. \r\n\r\nThe students that are particularly impacted are those that need the basic teaching of morphology. 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And they enjoy rolling it to where it can be seen for each lesson we use it for. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe all thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746786467576,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources/9118166/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238770"},{"teacherId":7062935,"projectId":9274952,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your generous funding of the \"Sit Down, Relax, and Read\" project for our library. The excitement in our school community was truly contagious when the new items began to arrive, even grabbing the attention of the administration all the way down at the district's main office.\r\n\r\nOne of the standout additions was the vibrating recliners, which have captivated everyone's attention—even the area superintendent, who took some time to do a little work while enjoying the comfort!\r\n\r\nThe new books we have added to our collection have also been incredibly successful. They included several popular titles that our students are thrilled about, as well as expanded our existing series with new installments, allowing students to eagerly immerse themselves into the next chapter books and graphic novels of their favorite stories.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your invaluable support. Your commitment to enhancing our library has made a significant difference in fostering our students' love for reading as well as creating a relaxing environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746566871605,"projectUrl":"project/sit-down-relax-and-read/9274952/","projectTitle":"Sit Down, Relax, and Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7062935_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757448473074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7062935"},{"teacherId":9236908,"projectId":9189880,"letterContent":"I am so thrilled to have your support for my Music learners this year. Thank you so much for funding this project. We were so excited to see the materials come in and the students helped choose where we place certain items. I've already been seeing more student engagement because each child has a hands-on experience in the classroom.\r\n\r\nJust today, Kindergarten used puppets to identify singing voice versus speaking voice. Even students who may not be ready to share their singing voice yet were able to use the puppet and show their understanding of the concept. It's fantastic!\r\n\r\nMy older Music learners have been reviewing known rhythms and writing them on the music-themed dry erase boards from this project. Our next step is to take their compositions and perform those on instruments. What a blast! I truly appreciate what you've done for us and can't wait to see how much the students progress this year.","fullyFundedDate":1752586524961,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-musical-voices-with-instru/9189880/","projectTitle":"Exploring our Musical Voices with Instrument Play and Puppets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magallanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9236908_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740002340726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9236908"},{"teacherId":10041442,"projectId":9372857,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift you have given my kindergarten classroom. Your generosity has created such a powerful impact on my students, and I can see the difference every single day.\r\n\r\nThe first thing my students fell in love with was our new smiley rug. In kindergarten, having a safe and happy place to come together is so important. The moment they saw the rug, their faces lit up with joy. Now, every morning, we begin our day by gathering on the rug for songs, stories, and morning meetings. The bright colors and cheerful smiles instantly set a positive tone, and my students know it's \"their special spot\" where they can sit, share, and learn together. It has transformed our classroom into a more welcoming, organized, and joyful place.\r\n\r\nThe rug has also made group learning much smoother. Before, students sometimes struggled to know where to sit or how to respect each other's space. Now, with the clear spots and the friendly design, they can sit side by side, ready to listen, participate, and feel like they belong. For children who are just beginning their school journey, having that sense of routine and community is priceless.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives you provided have been just as meaningful. At this age, learning happens best through hands-on exploration, and thanks to you, my students have the perfect tools to make that happen. These resources are strengthening their early literacy skills while also helping them practice the fine motor abilities that are so important for writing and classroom independence.\r\n\r\nI have seen children who once struggled to hold a pencil now building strength and coordination as they use tweezers, clip cards, and letter-building activities. Students are practicing letter recognition, matching sounds to pictures, and building vocabulary—all in ways that feel fun and exciting. Because of your generosity, they aren't just memorizing; they are actively engaging with the foundations of reading and writing.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these materials are teaching important life skills. My kindergartners are learning how to share materials, take turns, and collaborate with one another as they rotate through literacy centers. The room is full of little voices saying, \"I can do it!\" and \"Look at my word!\"—and those moments of pride are helping them build the confidence they need for a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought more than supplies—it has brought joy, confidence, and opportunity. For many of my students, school is their safe place, and because of you, they now have resources that make learning exciting and accessible. They may not know your names, but they feel your kindness every day in the smiles on the rug and the tools in their hands.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my kindergartners. Thank you for giving them the chance to start their school years with success, excitement, and hope. Your support is making a difference that will last far beyond this year.","fullyFundedDate":1749235626670,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-bright-future-kindergarten-e/9372857/","projectTitle":"Building a Bright Future: Kindergarten Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Field","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041442_orig.png?crop=192,192,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747865881174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041442"},{"teacherId":7564421,"projectId":8685649,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of chair bags to my classroom. Your thoughtful gift has made a significant difference for my students by giving them a place to keep their materials organized and easily accessible.\r\n\r\nThe chair bags have helped create a more structured, clutter-free learning environment, allowing my students to focus better and take pride in their personal space. It's amazing how something so simple can make such a big impact.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and contributing to a smoother, more successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1731534606580,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-greatness/8685649/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Greatness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7564421_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719418139205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7564421"},{"teacherId":7062935,"projectId":9117493,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous funding of the library refresh project. The excitement within the school community was palpable when the new items arrived, creating a buzz that resonated throughout the halls.\r\n\r\nOne of the most striking additions is the vibrant new rug, which has captured everyone's attention. 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Fremont Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Colorado Springs, Colorado that is part of Colorado Springs School District 11.
It serves 308 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
Its teachers have had 77 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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46%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Fremont Elementary School
$50,238
raised using DonorsChoose
77
projects
funded
34
teachers
funded
66
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Fremont Elementary School has received support from
52 individuals from Colorado and
14 individuals out-of-state.