{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10318950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this classroom project! Because of you, my third grade students now have access to incredible hands-on tools like magnetic shapes, whiteboards, and interactive number lines that they would not have had without you!\r\n\r\nTransitioning curriculum can be tricky, but having these extra supporting resources will make a huge difference for my visual and hands on learners. I can't wait to see how hard they focus and the growth they are able to have because of these tools.\r\n\r\nYour support genuinely means so much to me and my classroom. Thank you for investing in our students' education and making math a fun and engaging experience!","fullyFundedDate":1790042779283,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-for-new-curriculum-20/10318950/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives for New Curriculum 2027!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10207374,"letterContent":"This project was such a blessing for the start of this school year! I really wanted to be able to begin the year with chart paper and supplies that I could use to help my students understand our first topics. One that I always like to hang up is called a \"rounding coaster\" which I will try to put in our images. It's always so helpful for students at the beginning of the year as we talk about rounding to the nearest tens and hundreds! I also started a new math curriculum so putting up math discourse and different strategies on paper is also very important as well!\r\nWithout this project, I would have a hard time keeping up visual models in my classroom. These supplies do add up to a lot of money for teachers which is why I am so appreciative to you for donating to our classroom. Thank you again so much for all of your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1783802198872,"projectUrl":"project/visual-model-poster-paper-markers/10207374/","projectTitle":"Visual Model Poster Paper & Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10374912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project that came true! I am so excited for the new year, and making this project come alive is proof of that. I'm looking forward to our open house this week and, in preparation for that, using the tools and supplies from this project to show our families how hard working and welcoming our classroom is! With bright colors and fun decorations, I am able to give my students an environment they are excited to walk into and even more proud to show off! I know they will take the time to walk around and find their work, their favorite spots in the classroom, and our amazing decorations that brighten their day!\r\nThank you again for giving me the opportunity to make my students happy to walk into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788267461304,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-excited-for-the-new-year/10374912/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Excited for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10380690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your beautiful timing with this project! I am happy to say that all of our materials came in just at the start of the new school year. My class was so excited when I explained to them how the treasure box works as a reward tool and they're working so hard for it! \r\nThe rewards like fidgets, rubiks cubes, and small stuffed animals are the perfect prize for hardworking third graders! In a time where fidgets are all the craze, students will feel so proud of themselves for working to receive one all on their own! And it makes me happy, too, as the teacher who is able to give my students exciting rewards.\r\nStudents at my school are also insanely amazing at solving Rubiks Cubes (something I am not great at doing myself!) and they're always up to the challenge at solving them. This is the reason why I wanted to include them in this project!\r\nWe are going to keep working hard in our classroom to keep this reward system going! I know they will strive for positive growth and this bit of encouragement will keep them going strong! Thank you for all your generous donations and help to make this project come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1785083213541,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-rewards/10380690/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10132663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me gather and replenish our third grade supplies. It was seriously impactful during the end of our 2026 school year and the beginning of this upcoming school year! My students always love scratch and sniff stickers as rewards and often collect them in their folders or pencil cases.\r\nThis project also got fulfilled just in time for our end of year testing. Each student needs a pair of headphones, but they often break after constant use, so it was wonderful to have fresh pairs that work and have clear sound. \r\nLastly, we were running out of dry erase markers, paper clips, scissors (that aren't too dull!) and plastic clipboards. The last set I had of clipboards were from about 5 years ago when I first started teaching and were beginning to crack.\r\nThank you again so much for your help gathering these supplies. Your generosity means the world to me, my students, and even this upcoming class in 2026-2027! I am beyond excited to have everything we need set and ready for new students. If you'd like to continue to support me, please consider filling out another proejct! I am still looking for large chart paper and access to BrainPop as a visual learning tool.","fullyFundedDate":1778269332051,"projectUrl":"project/gathering-basic-3rd-grade-supplies/10132663/","projectTitle":"Gathering Basic 3rd Grade Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10092939,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you all enough for your generosity in funding this project. When the materials first arrived, my class was so shocked. They were especially excited to see real, brand-new LEGO sets ready for them to build together!\r\nThe timing could not have been more perfect. Today, we had indoor recess, and it was a joy to watch the classroom transform into a collaborative space. The students were engaged, happily teaching each other how to make and use the new bracelets. Additionally, the headphones arrived at the perfect moment right before our end of year testing. We were in desperate need, as two of our old pairs had broken the same week! Because of you, every student has working equipment they need to focus and succeed. Thank you so much for bringing fun, happiness, and vital support to our class!","fullyFundedDate":1778279005424,"projectUrl":"project/the-indoor-playground/10092939/","projectTitle":"The Indoor Playground","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9949203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting this project! The old saying 'good things come to those who wait' couldn't be more accurate to this funding of this project~ Although our new materials arrived this year just as we were wrapping up our unit on the Human Body, the timing created quite a fun grand finale for the class.\r\nThe students were so excited to pass around the new books, point out visuals of diagrams from systems we'd learned about, and discuss new facts that they could find! It was a great way to get them recalling everything we had talked about in this unit and seeing them so exciting was amazing for me to watch!\r\nI am already looking forward to teaching this unit next year. Having these amazing exploration tools will completely transform this unit. These resources are a wonderful investment in every student that enters my classroom and I am so appreciatively to you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772116111006,"projectUrl":"project/for-future-scientists-body-exploration/9949203/","projectTitle":"For Future Scientists: Body Exploration Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":10092882,"letterContent":"I am deeply thankful for your generosity in funding my project! This has allowed me to bring new creative ideas and excitement to my students. Because these resources are created by active teachers, I know they are specifically addressing the learning gaps that may be cause by our standard curriculum. Not to mention that teachers know students like fun! My students get so excited when I'm able to purchase Math Mystery games or other game-version of lessons because it's no longer a chore but a challenge like they're a detective or super hero!\r\nYour support has truly helped my students grow and change our daily routine into something that they are excited to do!","fullyFundedDate":1772116133685,"projectUrl":"project/using-teacher-made-resources/10092882/","projectTitle":"Using Teacher Made Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":3281823,"projectId":10013056,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, these new books have already made a meaningful impact in our classrooms and counseling space! They've become powerful tools to help students better understand their emotions and learn how to navigate challenging situations.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with these books. Some who are typically quiet have started to share their thoughts more openly, relating to characters who feel nervous, frustrated, or left out. Others are beginning to apply what they've learned—using calming strategies or expressing themselves with words instead of behaviors. It has been incredibly rewarding to see students feel more confident and understood.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support is helping students build lifelong skills that go far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773859125772,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-gentle-stories/10013056/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings, Gentle Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3281823_orig.png?crop=410,410,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598537046347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3281823"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9942202,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we believe that history and culture are best learned through hands-on experience. Using the materials from this project, my students practiced their fine motor skills and artistic expression while learning about the symbolism behind the decorations they were creating. They were able to create a beautiful project on our classroom door in an explosion of red and yellow! (for Lunar New Year of course).\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, our class was able to fully immerse ourselves in the traditions of Lunar New Year. The art supplies and decorations you provided didn't just decorate a room; they turned our learning space into a vibrant cultural celebration. Our door decorations have even received so many compliments from other teachers and students, which has made my class feel incredibly proud of the work they accomplished together.","fullyFundedDate":1765669718559,"projectUrl":"project/2026-the-year-of-the-horse-celebrating/9942202/","projectTitle":"2026 the Year of the Horse Celebrating Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9858823,"letterContent":"We are just finishing up our intensive unit on the human body, and while my students have loved learning about how their systems work, the anticipation for our next adventure is peaking. Because of your generosity, we are fully equipped to dive into Ancient Rome this March. Having these physical resources and books on hand makes a world of difference in our curriculum, as it transforms abstract history into a tangible world my students can \"visit\" every day during our literacy block.\r\n\r\nCurrently, I have a small group of students reading the Magic Tree House: Vacation Under the Volcano, and the moment I told them that Ancient Rome and the true story of Pompeii was our next official topic, they were overjoyed! It is a teacher's dream to see students making those \"text-to-world\" connections before the unit even officially begins. Books like this allow us to practice comparative analysis and vocabulary building, as students move from the narrative storytelling of Jack and Annie to the rich, historical facts found in our CKLA texts. I am so thankful to have already started making connections with my class on this topic and look forward to many many more!","fullyFundedDate":1766867041174,"projectUrl":"project/ancient-rome-for-young-historians/9858823/","projectTitle":"Ancient Rome for Young Historians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9844156,"letterContent":"The atmosphere in our classroom on the final day before winter break was beyond amazing! Because of your generosity, my students didn't just walk out the door for vacation; they walked out feeling seen, celebrated, and inspired. When they realized these \"Christmas gifts\" were actually new books and resources they can use in our very own classroom, their faces lit up with the kind of joy that reminds me exactly why I became a teacher! For many of my students, these resources mean more than just school supplies, but that their education is meaningful and they are worth all they received! (and more!!!)\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing to support our classroom during such a special time of year. Your decision to fund this project did more than just provide \"things\"... it provided a sense of community and wonder for my students. Seeing their excitement as they opened their gifts was a delight, and that joy has translated directly into a new-found eagerness to learn and explore! We are so grateful for your investment in our education and for being the \"Secret Santa\" our classroom truly needed.","fullyFundedDate":1764719247292,"projectUrl":"project/a-magical-holiday-celebration-of-growth/9844156/","projectTitle":"A Magical Holiday Celebration of Growth and Gratitude!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43564","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":529,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":43564,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Springdale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Springdale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/stamford-public-schools/springdale-elementary-school/43564"}