{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Van Buren Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9559100,"projectId":10558668,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to Small Group Wishlist. We received the package this week and yesterday I had the opportunity to share it with students. The kids were so excited to have their own writing pad. I can already see the many opportunities for writing skills and practicing math.\r\n Yesterday, they focused on drawing pictures of their first school memories. This project allows me to have an individualized writing pad for each student. I am truly grateful for that. \r\n Again, thank you for this generous gift. It is loved already by students!","fullyFundedDate":1788267437824,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-wishlist/10558668/","projectTitle":"Small Group Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9559100_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717027872274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9559100"},{"teacherId":6888408,"projectId":10076509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Your generous donation toward the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards will allow me to access engaging, high-quality resources to supplement our UFLI Reading and Bridges Math instruction during small-group lessons.\r\n\r\nThese resources will provide my K–5 students with targeted practice, differentiated activities, and additional opportunities to build their reading and math skills. They will be invaluable during small-group instruction, making lessons more engaging while helping me better meet the individual needs of my diverse learners.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support of my students and their learning! Your generosity will help them grow this year in confidence, curiosity, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1777978860210,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-inspire-every-learner/10076509/","projectTitle":"Resources to Inspire Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dvorak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6888408_orig.jpg?crop=918,918,x98,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628716170257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdvorak"},{"teacherId":6888408,"projectId":10204079,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping make our annual Chargers Got Talent show such a special experience for our students!\r\n\r\nYour generous support helped us transform our space into a star-studded stage complete with a backdrop, red carpet, stars, and trophies. The students were excited to perform in an environment that felt like a real Hollywood event. These materials helped create a fun, celebratory atmosphere where students felt proud of their accomplishments and excited to share their talents.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the project gave students an opportunity to build confidence, work together, showcase their creativity, and celebrate one another. Every student who participated had the opportunity to feel like a star and create wonderful memories. We truly appreciate your support in making Chargers Got Talent a memorable celebration for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777978863092,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-out-the-red-carpet-for-our-stude/10204079/","projectTitle":"Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dvorak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6888408_orig.jpg?crop=918,918,x98,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628716170257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdvorak"},{"teacherId":9559100,"projectId":10288452,"letterContent":"As a third-year teacher I am still building up my classroom to best suits the students I serve. I lean into experiences for students that are hands-on, creative and engaging for children. Learning happens when playing. Rainy/Snow Day Activities are so important in Iowa where the weather changes faster than most. \r\nPlease know students are incredibly eager to play with these new toys with their friends. Thank you for your support of our lovely kindergarten classroom. We appreciate you kindness and consideration in this project!","fullyFundedDate":1786023230631,"projectUrl":"project/rainysnowy-day-activities/10288452/","projectTitle":"Rainy/Snowy Day Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9559100_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717027872274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9559100"},{"teacherId":9559100,"projectId":10299246,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of Keeping Kindergarten Tidy. It is important to teach students that \"everything has its place\" and with limited storage we are tasked with getting creative. These tubs will provide me plenty of options.\r\nThis project allows me to store the many tools, manipulatives and supplements kindergarten has in manageable storage options. Students also learn how to clean up after learning promoting self help and responsibility from within. We truly are thankful for your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1786023239133,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-neat-and-tidy-in-kindergarten/10299246/","projectTitle":"Keeping Neat and Tidy in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9559100_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717027872274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9559100"},{"teacherId":9559100,"projectId":10339587,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make this project come to life. I had seen another teacher create these folders as a practice opportunity for her students. Students then work independently on skills of their choosing. By providing students a menu of options we build on their knowledge base.\r\nThis project is possible because of you. This is one of my biggest undertakings as I wanted the folders to be unlimited opportunities for practice. By laminating them they turn into that for little hands.\r\nMy classroom and I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1786628176511,"projectUrl":"project/folders-of-fun/10339587/","projectTitle":"Folders of Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9559100_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717027872274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9559100"},{"teacherId":9559100,"projectId":10461688,"letterContent":"My kindergartners were so excited that the Amazon package arrived. With curious eyes they were beaming to unbox STEM adventure materials. Students love opportunities to learn, work and play which is what this project is all about.\r\nI cannot wait until later on in the year when we can unlock some of the STEM idea cards and explore/learn together.\r\nWe are incredibly thankful for your support. Without this lovely donation I surely would not be able to provide the hands-on materials contained in this shipment. My kindergartners and I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1786628176946,"projectUrl":"project/stem-adventures/10461688/","projectTitle":"STEM Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9559100_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717027872274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9559100"},{"teacherId":4672531,"projectId":10418293,"letterContent":"I showed my new class some of the exciting items that each student will get to use on our theme days, such as the superhero capes and leis, and they were all SO excited! I can't thank you enough for not only your choice to donate and help out teachers and students through Donors Choose, but for your choice to pick my classroom to donate to. Our theme days tend to happen a little later in the year, so the little preview I gave to my students with items from this project got them excited and thinking about all that they will get to do in 2nd grade this year. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping all of my students feel appreciated and included this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1785866332010,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-learning-in-2nd/10418293/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Learning in 2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4672531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504314370625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4672531"},{"teacherId":8191379,"projectId":10086808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Physical Education class. The new balls have been a huge hit with our students. The students love the new the balls. They are constantly asking to use them. We are seeing better form with the students when it comes to throwing. The students appear to work harder in the activities with less complaining and appear to have more fun. Students as well are showing more confidence in all activities due to the softness and feel of the balls. The students are showing better sportsmanship as they use these new balls/ Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1777978859462,"projectUrl":"project/soft-balls-to-help-our-physical-fitness/10086808/","projectTitle":"Soft Balls to Help Our Physical Fitness Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hodges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8191379"},{"teacherId":9134366,"projectId":8526261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom! We have been so fortunate and grateful to continously benefit from the supplies your generous assistance gave us. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to receive fresh basic classroom supplies, as we were needing pencils, erasers, and sharpeners. These supplies have been used well and often! We've created amazing artwork as a result of having plenty of these supplies at our disposal throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nWe have been and will continue to be grateful as we use these supplies to make more artwork. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1722521786248,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-erasers-sharpeners-oh-my/8526261/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Erasers, & Sharpeners - Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bubs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692318543226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134366"},{"teacherId":9134366,"projectId":9013235,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom! My students and I were so grateful to receive adaptive scissors to use for our projects. \r\n\r\nThe adaptive scissors have had a significant positive impact in our art classroom by making creative activities and cutting projects more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for students with a wide range of abilities. It has been especially helpful for younger students and students with more limited abilities. \r\n\r\nWhen my students can successfully complete cutting tasks, they experience a sense of accomplishment. This can increase their confidence, motivation, and willingness to try new activities. Thank you so much again for helping me give my students the confidence to cut shapes and lines.","fullyFundedDate":1739374256983,"projectUrl":"project/adaptive-scissors-for-accessible-artmaki/9013235/","projectTitle":"Adaptive Scissors for Accessible Artmaking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bubs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692318543226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134366"},{"teacherId":9134366,"projectId":8526377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom! My students and I were so grateful to have access to high quality cleaning supplies. Your generous assistance helped keep us clean, safe, and healthy all year long, especially during cold season. We had supplies for clean hands, disinfected tables, and an overall clean work space.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies throughout the year allowed us to focus on creating artwork and learning new techniques, knowing we had everything we needed to take care and clean up afterwards, as well as maintain a tidy work environment.","fullyFundedDate":1724465509439,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-learning-and-wellness/8526377/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Learning and Wellness With Excellent Hygeine Practices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bubs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692318543226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134366"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_51658","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":424,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":51658,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Van Buren Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Van Buren Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/iowa/cedar-rapids-community-school-district/van-buren-elementary-school/51658"}