{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Timber Trails Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9465033,"projectId":8990482,"letterContent":"Our students are really enjoying using the new pencils, smelly markers, and the place value flip chart in their daily lessons. The pencils have made writing more comfortable and focused, while the colorful, scented markers add a fun, sensory element to their math and art activities. The place value flip chart has become an essential tool during our math lessons, helping students visualize numbers and understand how digits change depending on their place value. It's been especially helpful during group work, where students collaborate to solve problems using the chart.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! Many of them were eager to try the smelly markers right away, sharing laughs and stories about their favorite scents. The flip chart caught their attention immediately, sparking curiosity about place values and how numbers are built. Some students who usually struggle with math found the visual aid very helpful, boosting their confidence as they engaged more actively in lessons. Overall, the fresh supplies brought a new energy to the classroom and motivated students to participate more enthusiastically.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generous donors, we're now gearing up to deepen our place value lessons by integrating the flip chart into more complex activities, such as creating and comparing large numbers and exploring decimals. Students will use the pencils and markers to record their work and illustrate their understanding creatively. Our next steps include small group projects where students will use the flip chart to solve real-world math problems, reinforcing their grasp of place value and number sense. We're excited to keep building on this foundation and share the progress with our donors as the students continue to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1740021775579,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/8990482/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9465033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708569163629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9465033"},{"teacherId":9594052,"projectId":8941741,"letterContent":"This project allowed my students to take their research on an important person from history and create a visual to share with their families! Our 2nd grade team was able to invite parents to come see our students present their trifolds. They were able to show off all the hard work they were doing in class! All of the students were incredibly excited to complete this project. They were able to work with other students to create this project. The students used their creativity, research skills, and typing abilities to make these trifolds into masterpieces that showcased important people from history.","fullyFundedDate":1734563158225,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-trifolds/8941741/","projectTitle":"Social Studies Trifolds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mescall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594052_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y377&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721084815275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9594052"},{"teacherId":9465033,"projectId":8584726,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our learning environment, and I am excited to share how we are using the new resources. One of the most transformative additions is the classroom rug, which has become a gathering place for our morning meetings and group discussions. The giant magnetic fractions have turned our math lessons into interactive, hands-on experiences, allowing students to visualize and manipulate fractions in a fun way. The fake fur saucer chair in our sensory/calming corner provides a peaceful retreat for students who may need a moment to regroup, enhancing their focus and engagement during lessons.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They were filled with excitement and curiosity, eagerly exploring the magnetic fractions and immediately wanting to use them in their math activities. The vibrant fluorescent light covers brightened up our room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages learning. The snacks you provided have also been a delightful surprise, and they have fostered a sense of community during our snack breaks, giving students a chance to bond over shared treats and conversations.\r\nYour contributions are not just materials; they are tools that empower my students to engage in their learning more deeply. Currently, we are working on a project that integrates math and art, where students will use the magnetic fractions to create fraction art pieces. This project not only reinforces their understanding of fractions but also allows them to express their creativity. The liquid visual timers will be used during our project to help students manage their time effectively, promoting independence and self-regulation in their work.\r\nThank you once again for your support and for believing in our students and their potential. Your donations have enhanced our classroom environment, and I look forward to sharing more about our ongoing projects and the positive effects these resources have on our learning journey. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1733252790141,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-to-our-safe-space-our-class/8584726/","projectTitle":"Welcome back to our safe space our classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9465033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708569163629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9465033"},{"teacherId":9129472,"projectId":8596284,"letterContent":"We thank you again for your generosity to our reading bags and wrap-up. We have gotten use out of book bags. I have been sending leveled books every week and a reading log with students. Being able to do that in an organized way and stay consistent. I wasn't able to do this with my class last year. Since I am able to this year, I am seeing more growth that I was at this point of the school year last year. This is showing that your help is helping tremendously. I am so proud of my students for their growth and they are so happy that they get new books each week!","fullyFundedDate":1731521609453,"projectUrl":"project/addition-wrap-ups-and-leveled-reading-bo/8596284/","projectTitle":"Addition Wrap Ups and Leveled Reading Book Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129472_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723169061914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129472"},{"teacherId":9841226,"projectId":8950218,"letterContent":"I greatly appreciate your generosity with our project. My students are going to love being able to move around and choose their flexible seating within the classroom. I have a great group of students who are going to benefit in being able to move around to the different areas during small group learning. \r\n\r\nThis project will allow me to offer so many more choices for their learning. I have already started setting up the new floor plan for their choices as I can't wait to show the students their many new flexible seating options. \r\n\r\nThis project would not be possible without you! Thank you very much from both myself and my second grade classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734184323413,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-all-my-special-stud/8950218/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for All My Special Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teresa Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9841226_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732480645565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841226"},{"teacherId":9364397,"projectId":8614139,"letterContent":"My students love coming to my class once a week because it is usually the only time they get to have hands on STEM materials and technology to explore with their teams. Thank you for generously donating money so that I can add to our materials. It is greatly appreciated and utilized in a way that incorpotates science, technology, engineering, art and math, as well as teamwork into our lessons. Students get to problem solve and design and create in my room because of your gift. \r\nStudents today need to have technoloyg and teamwork skills in order to be successful in the world. They work on all of those skills in my room because of donors like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1726630575316,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-materials/8614139/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heimberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9364397_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699661417799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9364397"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30067","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":367,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.7,"schoolId":30067,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Timber Trails Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Timber Trails Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/elgin-school-district-u-46/timber-trails-elementary-school/30067"}