{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Swigert International School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3414531,"projectId":9566326,"letterContent":"The books you helped provide—No Ballet Shoes in Syria, I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888, and Efren Divided—have truly brought our reading workshop to life. Each of these texts introduces powerful lessons and rich reading skills that go far beyond plot. (Other books purchased will be used in subsequent units of inquiry.)\r\n\r\nThrough No Ballet Shoes in Syria, students are exploring empathy and resilience while learning to infer characters' feelings and motivations based on their thoughts and actions. Efren Divided has sparked deep conversations about family, identity, and courage, helping students connect to themes of belonging and justice. With I Survived the Children's Blizzard, readers are practicing visualization, sequencing, and identifying cause-and-effect relationships while learning about historical events through an engaging narrative.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive, joyful, and reflective. Students read in small groups, discuss their thinking, and use sticky notes to track evidence that supports their ideas. They debate character decisions, share \"aha\" moments, and often beg for \"just one more chapter.\"\r\n\r\nOne of my students who was previously hesitant to read has become completely absorbed in I Survived the Children's Blizzard—he loves the action and now proudly calls himself a \"history reader.\" Another student, who recently moved to the U.S., connected deeply with No Ballet Shoes in Syria and wrote, \"I know how Aya feels when she's trying to fit in.\" Moments like these show how these stories build both skills and hearts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our reading community stronger, giving students access to books that challenge their thinking, open their minds, and remind them that stories can change us.","fullyFundedDate":1755467249587,"projectUrl":"project/windows-to-the-world-diverse-books-for/9566326/","projectTitle":"Windows to the World: Diverse Books for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mosley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3414531_orig.jpg?crop=3482,3482,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722609742357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holcomb-mosley"},{"teacherId":9629282,"projectId":9254771,"letterContent":"When our new flexible seating arrived, my students and I were so excited to put it to use right away. We've been incorporating the new seating into our daily routines—students can now choose where they feel most comfortable to learn, whether it's on a wobble stool for focused writing time or a floor cushion during small-group reading. One of my favorite moments so far was during our identity writing unit. Students spread out across the room, some sitting cross-legged with clipboards and others rocking gently on their stools. The new setup created a calm, focused atmosphere that really supported their creativity.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the materials was priceless. Their eyes lit up, and they immediately started pointing to the spots they wanted to try. There was a lot of excitement and curiosity as they tested out each option, sharing with one another which seat they liked best. Several students mentioned how much easier it was to stay focused and comfortable compared to sitting in a traditional chair all day.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue to use the flexible seating to support collaborative projects. In our upcoming social studies unit, students will work in research teams to learn about different cultural celebrations. The flexible seating will give them the freedom to move around, meet with their groups in cozy corners, and share their findings in a more dynamic way. These new resources have transformed our classroom into a more engaging and student-centered learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786366261,"projectUrl":"project/seating-choices/9254771/","projectTitle":"Seating Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. RACHA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9629282"},{"teacherId":9630496,"projectId":9273192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my classroom. it was a great start to the year. The desk name tags have proven to be an amazing resource for my kindergarten students to refer to when they practice writing their names. The name tags are readily available to them. When they use the alphabet stamps for literacy station, they can use their desk tags to check what a lowercase letter matches the uppercase letter. It has build their self esteem seeing themselves using proper formation of letters. The kids are enjoying different colored bingo dabbers to create letters and designs. Not only this, it allows them to collaborate with each other and admire each others work.\r\n\r\nWe have used the strong. magnet hooks for hanging the colored baskets as we introduced the Zones of Regulation to self regulate our feelings. Everyday the students put their name sticks in a colored basket and it gives me the visual reminder to check-in with my kiddos how they are starting their day. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is so convenient for me to motivate my students and admire their work by using the self inking stamps. I appreciate all your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1745846925645,"projectUrl":"project/building-creative-learners/9273192/","projectTitle":"Building Creative Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aggarwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9630496_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759584122133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9630496"},{"teacherId":10004100,"projectId":9308373,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving the resources that we were provided! Students have used the cushions almost everyday. The easel has been so beneficial to help us create anchor charts and for students to see important information in our room, we also use the magnet clips for this as well, I put up our classroom agreements and anchor charts on our board and on the walls using them so that students can access them throughout our learning! \r\n\r\nStudents were extremely grateful to have a classroom that was filled with joy for them, I told them all about this project and how it being funded really helped me as a first year teacher create such a space for them!","fullyFundedDate":1746642417396,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teachers-classroom-needs/9308373/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher’s Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayleigh Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746533010318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004100"},{"teacherId":9630496,"projectId":8703120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project \"Community Building and Fun.\" Your support has given my students a chance to interact with these building materials in a way that allows them to problem solve with their peers. They are enjoying using the rainbow pebbels and the playstix to build cities and rivers and what not. \r\n\r\nWhile using the magnetic building sticks, they are reading the catalogues with picture clues and exchanging ideas with their peers. It is such a fun experience for them and the credit goes to all of you for your donation and generosity.\r\n\r\nI appreciate you all!","fullyFundedDate":1734643187795,"projectUrl":"project/community-building-and-fun/8703120/","projectTitle":"Community Building and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aggarwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9630496_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759584122133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9630496"},{"teacherId":9089954,"projectId":8571427,"letterContent":"We recently reached the halfway mark of the school year and many students have expressed that our classroom economy is something that they enjoy the most about our class! Every Friday is \"pay day\" in our classroom.Students fill out their bank log with their expenses for the week:rent,and any other purchases that they would like to make.Seeing students count their money and decide on how they would like to spend their money brings me joy. I see students fully engage and passionate about learning and practicing how to budget and manage their finances. Students are able to connect many complex financial literacy concepts such as saving,budgeting,and money management. Thank you for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1727462589425,"projectUrl":"project/with-one-easel-we-conquer-disciplinary-/8571427/","projectTitle":"With One Easel We Conquer Disciplinary & Financial Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089954_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688414494589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089954"},{"teacherId":9630496,"projectId":8567166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. My students were thrilled when they saw the desk caddies and the small magnet wipe boards. Since we were already learning about sorting things in different ways as part of our math unit, getting the desk caddies and sorting the writing tools (pencils, erasers, scissors and glue sticks) allowed these kinder kids to actually see it in a concrete way.\r\n\r\nwe discussed about how sorting can be done with different rules (by name or kind, by color or size). There was a rich discussion about what way of sorting would work for our desk caddies so we can find the materials needed quickly and easily. Not only did having the desk caddies taught these kids how to organize the materials, but it also allowed them to have critical thinking about making their decision. \r\n\r\nThe kids have been enjoying writing and drawing on the magnet wipe boards. We use them for writing letters and numbers and even the reluctant writers don't want to miss this opportunity of using these wipe boards.","fullyFundedDate":1727463024667,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-and-learning-for-success/8567166/","projectTitle":"Organizing And Learning For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aggarwal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9630496_orig.jpg?crop=2000,2000,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759584122133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9630496"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101200","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":673,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":101200,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Swigert International School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Swigert International School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/denver-public-school-district-1/stapleton-3-at-westerly-creek/101200"}