{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Linden Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9457816,"projectId":9635642,"letterContent":"When the new math manipulatives arrived, my students were immediately interested in exploring them. We introduced the materials during morning centers, rotating students through stations that included geoboards, tangrams, pentominoes, magnetic tiles, dominoes, and dice. Students were able to familiarize themselves with each tool and begin using them to model shapes, build patterns, and practice number-sense activities.\r\n\r\nSince then, the materials have been incorporated into small-group instruction and partner tasks. For example, students used tangrams and pentominoes to complete structured puzzles that supported problem-solving and logical thinking. The manipulatives have helped students better understand visual and hands-on representations of concepts, and they allow for more differentiated practice.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will involve using these resources to support units on area, perimeter, and fractions. Students will use the tiles and geoboards to create models, compare strategies, and apply concepts during center-based activities. These tools will continue to help provide clear, concrete experiences that strengthen students' understanding of key math ideas. Thank you so much for supporting this work in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756170496893,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-minds-with-manipulatives/9635642/","projectTitle":"Building Math Minds with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Setaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457816_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707086434336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457816"},{"teacherId":1562693,"projectId":9647087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our STEM Bins project! My third graders come to school each day full of curiosity and creativity, and these new materials have transformed our mornings.\r\n\r\nNow, instead of worksheets, students start their day building bridges, towers, and marble runs with transparent bricks and Play-Doh. I love seeing them collaborate!\r\n\r\nThe STEM bins give my students a calm, meaningful start to the day while strengthening teamwork, perseverance, and problem-solving skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their love of hands-on learning!","fullyFundedDate":1756235278732,"projectUrl":"project/rise-and-shine-with-stem-time/9647087/","projectTitle":"Rise and Shine with STEM Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tevlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1562693_orig.jpg?crop=380,380,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582759859198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562693"},{"teacherId":9563793,"projectId":9563101,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of books. Your contribution arrived at the perfect time and has already made an immediate, tangible impact on my students.\r\n\r\nWe recently launched our \"First Chapter Fridays\" program, and the new titles you provided have been the absolute stars! The students have been captivated by the selections, and the level of engagement and excitement in the room has been truly wonderful to witness. It's clear that these books are exactly what my students needed to spark their reading passions.\r\n\r\nThe best evidence of your donation's success is this: we currently have waiting lists for the books introduced through First Chapter Fridays. Students are signing up eagerly and patiently waiting their turn to dive into the stories that were just introduced. This overwhelming demand is a powerful testament to the quality of your gift and the real difference it is making in encouraging literacy and a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1755801853042,"projectUrl":"project/first-chapter-friday/9563101/","projectTitle":"First Chapter Friday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563793"},{"teacherId":5039697,"projectId":9200118,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of historical fiction books. Your gift has made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Historical fiction offers our students a unique opportunity to connect with the past in a way that is both educational and deeply engaging. Through these stories, our students are not only building stronger reading skills, but also developing empathy, critical thinking, and a richer understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nI've already seen the excitement in their eyes as they dive into stories set in different time periods. These books help bring history to life and inspire a love of reading that we hope will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support. Your donation is helping shape young minds and hearts in truly powerful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1742915535749,"projectUrl":"project/historical-fiction-books-for-all-readers/9200118/","projectTitle":"Historical Fiction Books for All Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5039697"},{"teacherId":9563793,"projectId":9133577,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity with your donation. The new engaging graphic novels were a huge hit in my classroom. As soon as the books were introduced to my class, there was a line of students waiting to get a chance to read one of them. Even my reluctant readers were excited to see books that met their interests!\r\n\r\nThanks to these books, my students not only revived their excitement for reading, but they were introduced to new authors, genres, as well as sharing good books with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping engage my student in reading!","fullyFundedDate":1742327449071,"projectUrl":"project/hooking-readers-with-engaging-books/9133577/","projectTitle":"Hooking Readers With Engaging Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563793"},{"teacherId":9563793,"projectId":8861185,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has provided us with new SEL tools and flexible seating, helping students improve focus and learn emotional regulation. These are essential tools that my fourth graders need in order to have a successful learning environment.\r\n\r\nStudents who use these tools regularly have shown improvements in their focus and ability to complete tasks efficiently. It has become part of our classroom routine to effortlessly utilize these resources you provided for us. We truly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1728943015025,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-empowering-students/8861185/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Empowering Students with SEL and Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563793"},{"teacherId":5039697,"projectId":8979594,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The donation went towards buying several informational books for our classroom library. Your contribution has made a significant impact on my students, sparking their curiosity and expanding their knowledge across various subjects. These books have become invaluable resources, fostering a love for learning and helping my students develop critical thinking skills. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated and it's clear that your gift is inspiring a love for reading and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1733780828144,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-engaging-nonfiction-classroo/8979594/","projectTitle":"Creating an Engaging Nonfiction Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5039697"},{"teacherId":9901013,"projectId":9068502,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating these amazing headphones to my classroom. My students absolutely LOVE them!\r\n\r\nThese headphones have given my students the opportunity to complete their work in a quiet and distraction-free environment. Every student is assigned individualized work on their chrome books, and the headphones allow each student to focus on their own tasks without hearing their peers' assignments. \r\n\r\nMy school district uses a computerized program that reinforces math skills, strategies, and concepts at their unique levels. This programs gives the students the ability to have mathematical problems read aloud, and now, every student can complete their math practice to the best of their abilities. \r\n\r\nMy district is also fortunate to offer reading programs that reinforce foundational reading skills. These programs require students to listen to stories, sentences, words, and sounds. The learners do not have to worry about other peers knowing the work they're assigned, and can continuously build their literacy knowledge at their appropriate paces. \r\n\r\nFinally, my students are excited to explore our online libraries while independently reading and creating informational presentations! These wonderful headphones will be an assist to my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1737828094163,"projectUrl":"project/durable-headphones-for-classroom-assignm/9068502/","projectTitle":"Durable Headphones for Classroom Assignments and Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dodenhoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901013"},{"teacherId":9592165,"projectId":8916444,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. As a special education teacher I am always looking to find new and interesting ways to engage my students. These extra materials add up quickly and truly wouldn't be possible without your help. \r\n\r\nMy students received a Tonie box and Tonies that play stories and music. I have several students who are nonverbal and have limited means to make choices for themselves. Being able to choose what story they would like to hear is one way to increase their autonomy within the school day. Other students who have learning disabilities have a hard time reading and don't willingly participate in reading activities. They have been so excited to be able to listen to stories as a part of their reading practice it has been heartwarming to see. \r\n\r\nAnother benefit to having the Tonie box in my classroom is that other students are very interested in it. Many of my students have social and communication difficulties. They have been able to use the Tonie box to engage with peers, inviting them to listen to a story. The peers have been excited to join them because the Tonie box is novel and interesting. It gives my students the opportunity to socialize while working on their listening comprehension skills. \r\n\r\nAgain thank you for helping me to find creative ways to support and engage my students in so many beneficial ways!","fullyFundedDate":1731017209087,"projectUrl":"project/happiness-is-listening-to-stories-you-ch/8916444/","projectTitle":"Happiness Is Listening to Stories You Choose With Friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592165"},{"teacherId":8517317,"projectId":8806642,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions to our classroom community. The flexible seating has made a huge impact with our focus and engagement especially during Reader's Workshop. Wobble stools are rotated amongst all of us as needed. Being able to get our wiggles out while still attending to our learning has been awesome and encourages us to keep going. We absolutely enjoy the huge blue bean back. Our student of the month and raffle winner is awarded with using it. The reward encourages us to show grit! \r\nSincerely,\r\nMrs. Rozum's 5th graders","fullyFundedDate":1727799806411,"projectUrl":"project/more-flexible-seating/8806642/","projectTitle":"More Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rozum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8517317"},{"teacherId":9460945,"projectId":8199361,"letterContent":"Thank you for finding my project, \"Flexible and Independent Learners.\" I am deeply grateful for your generous support of my classroom project. Thanks to your contribution, my students now have access to flexible seating options and high-quality headphones that will significantly enhance their learning experience. The most exciting aspect for my students is the ability to choose their own seating arrangements. This sense of autonomy has made a noticeable difference in their engagement and enthusiasm for learning. Many of them have expressed how much more comfortable they feel, which has helped them focus and be more productive during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones have been especially impactful for students who need a quiet environment to concentrate. They can now engage with their computer lessons without distractions, which has led to improved participation and confidence in their work. These tools are not only helping my students academically but also supporting their social and emotional well-being by creating a space where they can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this all possible. My students are excited and grateful for the resources that will allow them to continue growing and succeeding in their learning journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1716755681400,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-and-independent-learners/8199361/","projectTitle":"Flexible and Independent Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merkle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9460945_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716767977239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9460945"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43747","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":363,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":43747,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Linden Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Linden Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/plainville-community-school-district/linden-street-elementary-school/43747"}