{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chelsea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1494684,"projectId":9681790,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards our Lego project. The students we so excited to see the new packages and play with them. Legos are a wonderful tool that can be used by all ages! Our older students have enjoyed creating with them while having some quiet time. \r\nWe had a class use them to create words (you'll see a message in one of the photos). Having supplies that are open ended is perfect in a classroom and in the library. They can be used in a lesson or as a reward for working hard on another assignment.\r\nThank you again for helping our school library get materials into kids hands. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1757894351325,"projectUrl":"project/legos-for-learning/9681790/","projectTitle":"Legos for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1494684_orig.jpg?crop=1884,1884,x498,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757427346408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1494684"},{"teacherId":686857,"projectId":9036725,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have taken their first steps into the world of gardening — and they couldn't be more excited! The supplies you provided have helped us kick off an outdoor learning experience that connects science, responsibility, and hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the boxes arrived, I gathered the class and opened them together. Their eyes lit up as they saw everything we had received — tools, seeds, soil, and other gardening essentials. There was an instant buzz of excitement as they began imagining all the things they could grow.\r\n\r\nWe started indoors by seeding, and soon we will officially move outside to begin preparing the soil. One special moment came when a group of students found their first tiny sprout poking through the soil — they were cheering, pointing, and already assigning names to their plants. It's been inspiring to watch them take ownership of their garden space with so much pride and curiosity.\r\n\r\nOur next step is having students design and start their personal garden journals. They'll be recording what they plant, how it grows, and what they're learning along the way. This project is not just about gardening — it's about observation, reflection, and learning to care for something over time.\r\n\r\nThank you for planting the seeds of learning in our classroom. Your generosity is helping our students grow in every sense of the word!","fullyFundedDate":1737487681526,"projectUrl":"project/growing-futures-gardening-donations/9036725/","projectTitle":"Growing Futures: Gardening Donations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Tejo Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp686857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490205597471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/computerlibrary"},{"teacherId":686857,"projectId":9027098,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have been buzzing with excitement and creativity! The filament you provided has opened the door for our students to bring their ideas to life using 3D printing.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes of filament arrived, I opened them with the class and revealed the white and black spools. The students were thrilled and immediately began brainstorming what they could create. Their energy and enthusiasm were contagious — it was clear they understood that this was something special.\r\n\r\nOne of the first ways we used the new materials was by having the 3rd graders design their own bookmarks from scratch using Tinkercad. They learned the basics of 3D modeling, added their own creative touches, and watched in awe as their digital designs became real objects they could hold. A particularly memorable moment was when our 3rd graders saw their finished bookmarks for the first time — their faces lit up with joy, and they couldn't wait to use their creations in their favorite books. It was a beautiful blend of technology, creativity, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a new project where students will draw pictures of themselves and their families, then design and 3D print their characters to include in an \"All About Me\" book. This cross-curricular project will combine art, storytelling, and technology, allowing students to express their identities in a unique and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the tools to explore, create, and learn in such a hands-on and exciting way. Your support has made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1736078914096,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-flexible-play-spac/9027098/","projectTitle":"\"Building Creativity: Flexible Play Spaces for Hands-On Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Tejo Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp686857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490205597471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/computerlibrary"},{"teacherId":7938375,"projectId":8495467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the essential school supplies donated to our 4th grade classroom! Students have thoroughly enjoyed and already utilized many of the items in various ways. \r\n\r\nI apologize for my belated thank you- I was out on maternity leave much of this winter. Please know that I am very grateful for the donations! \r\n\r\nWe used the supplies on many projects already: made posters of the Wabanaki Tribes and for a school assembly presentation giving steps for \"Seeking to Resolve Conflict.\" The students were very proud of tebei work!","fullyFundedDate":1723670041649,"projectUrl":"project/essential-school-supplies-needed/8495467/","projectTitle":"Essential School Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Cargill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938375"},{"teacherId":686857,"projectId":8981236,"letterContent":"The 3D filaments have made a remarkable impact on our students from PreK to 8th grade, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and hands-on learning. With access to 3D printing materials, students have brought their ideas to life—designing models of themselves, creating sports designs, and crafting animal figures. This interactive approach makes abstract concepts more tangible, helping young learners engage deeply with STEM subjects like math, science, and engineering. Through this experience, students have developed critical thinking skills, spatial reasoning, and early exposure to design and technology careers. Many have even started taking initiative by fulfilling requests from staff for classroom needs, such as custom-designed glasses holders to help students keep track of their eyewear.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming aspects of this project has been watching students use their creativity to give back. For holidays and school events, they've designed earrings and keychains for staff, showing appreciation in a unique and thoughtful way. But what touched my heart the most—and I hope it touches yours too—is when our older students began designing fidgets for our youngest learners, giving them a tool to help focus and feel at ease in the classroom. This incredible impact would not have been possible without your generosity. Thank you for supporting our students and helping them turn their ideas into reality. Your kindness is shaping young minds and empowering them to make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1734621491506,"projectUrl":"project/color-changing-3d-printer-filament-for-c/8981236/","projectTitle":"Color-Changing 3D Printer Filament for Creative Student Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Tejo Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp686857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490205597471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/computerlibrary"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65409","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":278,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":69.7,"schoolId":65409,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chelsea Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chelsea Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/sheepscot-valley-rsu-12/chelsea-elementary-school/65409"}