{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cactus Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7125032,"projectId":9365033,"letterContent":"The STEM bins and math organization bins have made a huge difference in my second-grade classroom! Thanks to these materials, students are now able to engage in hands-on problem solving and creative building activities during STEM time. The bins encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and perseverance as students design, test, and improve their creations. In addition, the new math organization bins have helped keep our manipulatives and centers neat, making transitions smoother and lessons more efficient. Students are now able to independently find and return materials, which has strengthened their sense of responsibility and ownership of their learning space. These resources have made learning more engaging, structured, and fun every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1755112080629,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-and-math-tools-to-power-up-lea/9365033/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins and Math Tools to Power Up Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125032_orig.png?crop=572,572,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721073552477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7125032"},{"teacherId":9053439,"projectId":9100404,"letterContent":"What a difference it makes having these wiggle seats! All of my students have benefited by being able to move while at their tables.\r\n\r\nI had a few chairs for alternative seating, however your donation made it so 75% of my students can now have a chair which helps they stay more focused and on task. They seem happier, and know that they will be able to choose seating that fits their learning needs. I am so grateful to your generous donation to be able to provide that to them.\r\n\r\nThank YOU for seeing the need for this for our children, and providing seating that can help them have a better day.","fullyFundedDate":1746717746080,"projectUrl":"project/wiggly-workers/9100404/","projectTitle":"Wiggly Workers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foreback","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053439_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723031270754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9053439"},{"teacherId":9222606,"projectId":9042616,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 4th grade students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of books about Colorado's historic characters. Your gift has already begun to make a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books open the door to many important skills and lessons. As we read, students practice identifying main ideas, making inferences, and comparing perspectives between historic figures. They also build vocabulary and learn how to use text evidence when forming opinions. Beyond reading skills, these stories encourage bigger conversations about perseverance, community, and the contributions of ordinary people who helped shape Colorado.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is interactive and collaborative. Students might read independently, in small groups, or out loud together. Afterward, we often circle up for discussions, jot reflections in journals, or create projects that connect the stories to our own lives. This combination of reading, writing, and talking helps students think critically and stay deeply engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents were SO engaged with these new books. These books at their perfect reading and developmental level, and it brought may reluctant readers to the front of classroom participation. These moments highlight just how powerful your gift has been—it has sparked not only learning, but joy and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their education and their future. Your generosity has provided my students with more than just books—it has given them windows into the past and inspiration for what they can achieve ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1744219096800,"projectUrl":"project/bring-colorado-history-to-life-support/9042616/","projectTitle":"Bring Colorado History to Life: Support Our Fourth Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanderman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222606_orig.png?crop=972,972,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694826414693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222606"},{"teacherId":9053439,"projectId":9437501,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for the generous donation of books! They were so excited to look at them, and. couldn't wait until I could them checked into our library! This makes me so happy as I am competing with electronics so much these days!\r\n\r\nThe students are curious and want the ability to take them home and read them at home. I am planning to allow that soon! Again, this warms my heart as they really DO want a good book to have at their house.\r\n\r\nThanks for making that become a reality! Without you, our class library would not be as inviting. Thanks for making my students excited to pick up a good book and hopefully make it a habit for life!","fullyFundedDate":1751653459120,"projectUrl":"project/reluctant-readers-take-2/9437501/","projectTitle":"Reluctant Readers Take 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foreback","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053439_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723031270754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9053439"},{"teacherId":9334484,"projectId":7950782,"letterContent":"It has taken me some time to write this letter, not for lack of gratitude, but because I wanted to find the right words to truly express how much your generosity means to me and my students.\r\n\r\nMy classroom is not a typical one. It's a space where English language learners come for a short part of their day to gain skills that are essential for their success—learning a new language. While their time with me may be brief, for many of my students, this room becomes a place of safety and belonging. In their earliest days in a new country, it's often the one space where they can feel like any other student.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, this room now feels warmer, more welcoming, and better equipped. You've helped make our learning environment more functional and comfortable by providing supplies we badly needed. Your kindness has made a real difference.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for believing in our work and in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1707884335445,"projectUrl":"project/seats-supplies-for-our-eld-students/7950782/","projectTitle":"Seats & Supplies for our ELD Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334484"},{"teacherId":5568890,"projectId":8996576,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project for essential supplies. Our new math curriculum requires the use of dry erase markers and we have just flown through our supply this year!! New pencils are also greatly appreciated because my students work so hard and use up our pencils! Thankfully, my students are very responsible and they take care of what we have. They appreciate having new pencils to end the year with! \r\n\r\nOur students and their families, many of whom are already strapped for money, appreciate your generosity and kindness! As you are undoubtedly aware, our school budgets only go so far, even when we bargain shop. \r\n\r\nSo thank you again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1739575877706,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-finish-our-year-strong/8996576/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Finish Our Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yorty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5568890_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532502749457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5568890"},{"teacherId":2979214,"projectId":7232580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you kind generosity. Your support of our classroom and education is appreciated. We use the laptop charging station weekly to recharge our class iPads in an easy and organized way. The cube organizer helps us keep supplies organized as well. The every day materials like markers, sticky notes, and vinyl sleeves helps our classroom run smoothly. We also use the speaker system daily during our lessons. This years kindergarteners have benefited greatly from these supplies as will students for years to come. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1680462773513,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-essentials/7232580/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2979214"},{"teacherId":9053439,"projectId":8903769,"letterContent":"For the first time all year, students are asking (begging) for time to read!!! I can't tell you how excited this makes me! With technology taking up more time in their lives than ever before, for students to choose reading over spending time on a computer warms my heart.\r\n\r\nAll of my students couldn't wait to get their hands on the books and my plan is now incorporate a designated time during our day for DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) for 15 minutes a day. Even my students who struggle with reading couldn't wait to get their hands on a book. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation and for inspiring my students to choose reading over technology.","fullyFundedDate":1739575877679,"projectUrl":"project/help-for-my-reluctant-readers-/8903769/","projectTitle":"Help for My Reluctant Readers !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foreback","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053439_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723031270754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9053439"},{"teacherId":3537042,"projectId":8659873,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly lucky to have such amazing donors! In our smaller classroom, we did not have a safe way to store our chrome books. The introduction and construction of this cart has made transporting and storing our technology safe and seamless! Our students loved helping build the cart and numbering the slots to keep their chrome books secure.\r\nEach week we transport our chrome books up and down the stairs to library and occasionally to math class. This cart has made our journey much quicker and we are able to send it down the elevator, alleviating any fear of dropping our precious technology down the stairs! Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1732896613528,"projectUrl":"project/rollin-into-3rd/8659873/","projectTitle":"Rollin' Into 3rd!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Borawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3537042_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y671&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691788841454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3537042"},{"teacherId":9222606,"projectId":8837721,"letterContent":"Dear Emily,\r\n\r\nI want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding the purchase of Spanish books for my classroom library. Your kindness is already making a difference in my student's learning experiences and making literacy accessible for everyone!\r\n\r\nThese books are opening doors for my students to explore new stories and ideas in their first language. It's incredible to see their excitement as they dive into these new additions, and it wouldn't have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our kiddos' education and for believing in the power of language and literacy. Your support means the world to me, my students, and CVE!","fullyFundedDate":1727980293495,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-much-needed-bilingual-libr/8837721/","projectTitle":"Building a (much needed!) Bilingual Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanderman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222606_orig.png?crop=972,972,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694826414693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9222606"},{"teacherId":9126604,"projectId":8562412,"letterContent":"Certainly! Here's the revised version with the added information:\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generous support in providing our classroom with such an exceptional array of supplies. The arrival of each box filled with resources has brought an overwhelming sense of excitement, joy, and curiosity to our students. They have eagerly embraced every item, from the privacy folders, which offer them a quiet space to focus or take tests, to the black flair pens that help elevate the quality of their work. The standing desks and fidget rings have also proven invaluable, offering students a way to release energy and maintain focus when needed.\r\n\r\nOne of the students' favorite activities has undoubtedly been using the new Magna-Tile sets. I have witnessed remarkable growth in both their collaborative skills and communication since introducing these materials. It has been truly inspiring to see their sense of wonder and exploration flourish, and to observe the positive impact these supplies have had on their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward into the school year, our students will continue to develop essential social and emotional skills, which are crucial not only for academic success but for navigating everyday life. With the support of our new social-emotional learning books, they will work on managing and calming their emotions, while also honing their ability to communicate effectively with others. These foundational skills will serve them well, both in the classroom and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful contributions, which continue to enrich our classroom environment and support our students' growth in every aspect of their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1727463010055,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning/8562412/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9126604"},{"teacherId":5844390,"projectId":7883006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. \r\nMy students were extremely excited when they saw all the wonderful STEM activities and games that were donated. They were eager to get to work right away. \r\nMy class has excelled with building a cohesive classroom community. They learned how to take turns, communicate, and work together as a team using these STEM tools and games. They ended the school year sad to leave one another, but knowing how to help and support their new classmates in 2nd Grade. They will use these skills for all their future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1695596314428,"projectUrl":"project/stemteam-building/7883006/","projectTitle":"STEM/Team Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5844390"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41851","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":462,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":41851,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cactus Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cactus Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/garfield-school-district-re2/cactus-valley-elementary-school/41851"}