{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"DeSoto Grade School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9938679,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to our Nourish to Flourish project. Your support has provided essential resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' .Our classroom now has access to nutritious snacks that help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. These resources have created a more supportive environment where students can concentrate on their academic goals without the added worry of hunger. The rolling storage cart keeps our snacks, materials, and learning tools organized and easy to access. It has helped create a more efficient and student-friendly classroom environment.Students are able to help themselves to a snack if hungry, which promotes independence and reduces interruptions too.\r\nStudents have responded with gratitude and renewed enthusiasm. Your generosity has strengthened not only their academic growth, but also their sense of security and belonging at school.\r\nYour investment in this project demonstrates a powerful commitment to the whole child—nourishing both body and mind so that every student has the opportunity to flourish. On behalf of our classroom and school community,thank you for your compassion, partnership, and belief in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1765247571652,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish/9938679/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9726917,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to our Numbers: Now and Then project. Your support—whether through sponsorship, partnership, or personal donation—made it possible for my students to engage in meaningful, hands-on math learning that will benefit them throughout the year.\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, my students dove in with enthusiasm. They practiced real-world problem-solving. The students were able to use new manipulatives and tools to deepen their problem-solving abilities. The iPad is being used daily as a learning and organization tool in our classroom. Students access educational apps, track their progress, complete interactive lessons, and use digital resources that support math. It has allowed me to offer more individualized instruction and real-time feedback.\r\nBecause of you, my classroom now has hands-on materials that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and confidence in math. Students who used to hesitate during math time are now eager to pick up manipulatives and show their thinking. Moments like this are exactly what your gift made possible.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your support has made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1765247571901,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-now-and-then/9726917/","projectTitle":"Numbers Now and Then","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9876299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping make our classroom garden a reality! Because of your support, my students now have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom walls in a hands-on, meaningful way.\r\nWith your donation, students were able to prepare soil, and care for their very own garden. They are learning firsthand about plant life cycles, responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of caring for our environment. Each day, they eagerly check on their plants, make observations. These real-life experiences have made our lessons come alive in ways that books alone never could.\r\nMost importantly, this garden has given my students a sense of pride and ownership. Many of them have never had the chance to grow their own plants before, and now they are excited to share what they are learning .\r\nYour kindness has planted more than just seeds—it has planted curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in each of my students. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763582164246,"projectUrl":"project/green-thumbs-bright-minds/9876299/","projectTitle":"Green Thumbs Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":10178591,"projectId":9598730,"letterContent":"The impact that my first ever Donors Choose project has made on my classroom is unmeasurable! My students and I are so grateful for the things that were donated to us! Each time we use something like the hot glue gun for nametags, the snacks for Friday afternoons or random good behavior, and even the candle warmer that turned on daily in our classroom we discuss that these things would not have been available without the generosity of the donors that believe in the Donors Choose program. \r\nI am able to reward good behavior and hard work with the snacks that were a part of my project. I have also had students come to me before lunch and express how hungry they are, these snacks are amazing to already have in the classroom and be able to use for instances like that. I even packed some with me on one of our field trips and saved a few students' days by having them on hand! We have a much better time learning from each other when I am using my standing desk and laptop stand! With the age of most of my students being between 9 and 10 years old, they are not quite old enough to use a hot glue gun but they know that when their name tag comes off their desk I will be able to get it put back quickly with the cordless hot glue gun that was a part of the Donors Choose project. The way that everyone who enters our classroom loves the fragrances from the candle warmer and wallflower plug-ins makes our 4th grade room one of the favorites in the building! My tiered reading groups have different reading levels. The way these students are able to bond over the chapter books that were a part of the 4th Grade Starter Kit is amazing! This is the first time that most of these students have been able to tackle a bigger challenge in reading and their confidence is incredible! The jellyfish lamp is one of my students' favorite things that was a part of the 4th Grade Starter Kit Project. The students love taking turns turning it on daily and it sets a great mood in the classroom. The test practice workbook has given me ideas for ways to form questions for our tests so that when these students take standardized tests they are not shocked by how things are worded. They have been able to gain new skills and sharpen old ones by doing this. The paragraph writing and social studies booklet has led to great gains in the students' first times writing 5 paragraph essays and we are able to relate the social studies booklet to our own social studies textbooks! \r\n I cannot wait to put together another project on Donor Choose! This was easy to share with my friends and family who were eager to donate to anything for my classroom. Then, GM donated enough for the entire project so we are anxious to use what was excess in donations for another project in the future! Thank you for such a generous donation and for making a difference in my first classroom ever! This is an awesome program and I have shared it with many of my new found teacher friends.","fullyFundedDate":1755722272266,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-starter-kit/9598730/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Starter Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McWhorter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178591_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755222571550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178591"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9872881,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Building Blocks project has come to life in the most exciting way. The materials you helped fund have transformed our classroom into a space filled with creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning.\r\nThey dove right into exploring the new building materials, and it was amazing to watch their imaginations take over. \r\nStudents pushed themselves to think critically and revise their ideas when structures didn't go as planned. The classroom has become a place where mistakes are part of the magic and persistence is the norm.\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it provided opportunities. You helped create a learning environment where students can experiment, take risks, and discover what they're capable of. We are truly grateful for your kindness and the impact it will continue to have throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us build something wonderful—one block at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1762726398661,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks/9872881/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":1585280,"projectId":9700511,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating books to my classroom. The students are learning to read successfully and independently, by finding books of interest in their personal reading levels and not have to worry about what same age peers may say or think of their reading ability.\r\nStudents are in small groups for reading and phonic lessons, then they are allowed to chose a book of their choice in their current reading levels to read independently at their desks and to teachers in the classroom.\r\nStudents who are in upper elementary grades, face the most challenges in the regular classroom with peers who are reading on grade level. Being in the resource room where books offered at their reading levels are a relief and give them the opportunity to meet reading goals set by the general education teacher. Students can then meet the same goals as their peers","fullyFundedDate":1758401805505,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-power/9700511/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Power","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1585280_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579233441943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1585280"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9801683,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to the project Math is Sweet. Your support has made a significant impact and helped us achieve a new perspective on math . In addition it was fun to eat our math lesson.\r\nBecause of your contribution, we were able to better comprehend data analysis. We made our own graphs ( many types) and then were able to compare our graphs to our classmates and other groups. We also predicted the outcome ( graphs) of a mystery student.\r\nThe numbers and sliding number lines helped the younger students to write the numbers and calculate the sum of the project.\r\nYour helps makes the world of difference to our schools. Thank you donors and Young Sheldon.","fullyFundedDate":1760630972179,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-sweet/9801683/","projectTitle":"Math Is Sweet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9497258,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support for this project.The students were very eager to carry and open all the games. There was lots of chatter from them when they found out the games were mainly for 6-8 grade PE. They were ready to play and learn the rules. Many students wanted to be able to teach the younger grades the basics of the games. \r\nThe first game the students are introduced to is Corn hole. Most had made up \"rules \" and \r\n \"scoring\", so were very attentive when learning the actual game scoring and rules.\r\nThe students and I are very grateful to our donors Mission Tiger and the Donors Choose program for making this a reality. Your support provides for our success. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1753948393938,"projectUrl":"project/leaner-ringer-score/9497258/","projectTitle":"Leaner, Ringer, Score!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9412130,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful gift. The math games and manipulative have been a blessing. The students enjoy making the animal math symbols come to life while demonstrating their skills. The dry erase grid boards have been used for writing numbers and letters the correct size, and graphings.\r\nThe students were excited to be introduced to the new items and are working hard to play with the math games ( we do this on Friday). I have also been able to share the resources you helped purchase with our district elementary special education teacher and students.\r\nThank you so much for your support. You make the job of teaching easier, plus rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1750521071871,"projectUrl":"project/112-fun/9412130/","projectTitle":"1+1=2 Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9428206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations.The students were very excited to see the new games.There was lots of chatter on how to play some of them If a student was familiar they quickly took the lead explaining and teaching their peers.Once they left the classroom, they told students in the other grades. This games are a great asset to the classroom. The students can play with them when it's to hot or cold too go outside. In addition they may use when the finish a lesson early.\r\nThank you again for your generosity . Help from donors and Donors Choose make the job of teaching much easier.Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1750865714827,"projectUrl":"project/games-are-for-school/9428206/","projectTitle":"Games Are For School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9300174,"letterContent":"Thank you for you generous donation that has made this project a reality.\r\nThe first week of school is ice breakers and getting to know each other. The students were very talkative when they saw the games and realized they could explore / use them.\r\nSome games were new to some, and familiar to others. The students with familiarity willing started explaining how the game is played and giving demonstrations.\r\nThe games that were purchased will be used at unit completion as a reward for a job well done. They will also be available when assignments are completed before end of class time.\r\nThank you again. Support from you helps make teaching easier, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1748444985917,"projectUrl":"project/123-game-on/9300174/","projectTitle":"1,2,3 Game On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"},{"teacherId":8176861,"projectId":9267119,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself, the students and recess staff thank you. You have helped make a wish a reality. The students were very excited to open the boxes and start using the items. They kicked, hit , threw, ran, jump, twisted and bounced across the playground.\r\n Their first recess of the school year was full of excitement getting out of class, but being able to be the first group to use the new equipment put them over the moon. They were very eager to tell the next group of students going to recess about all the new items.\r\n Thank you for your support and generosity. You make doing our job easier.","fullyFundedDate":1748031592863,"projectUrl":"project/jump-bounce-twist-and-shout/9267119/","projectTitle":"Jump Bounce Twist and Shout","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8176861_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764946361878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8176861"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26074","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":188,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":79,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":26074,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about DeSoto Grade School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"DeSoto Grade School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/desoto-grade-school-dist-86/desoto-grade-school/26074"}