{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Adams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3131193,"projectId":10699248,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project. Because of your support, our students at AES now have access to a wonderful variety of tactile art and coloring resources that are already making a profound impact on their well-being. As a Student Achievement Advisor in our vibrant, Title I community of nearly 520 diverse Pre-K through 5th-grade students, my role is to be a dedicated advocate cheering these kids on. Your investment has directly helped provide the safe space they deserve to unlock their full potential.\r\n\r\nWe use these materials daily during our Check-In/Check-Out, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions, and academic support time. By utilizing these resources, we have intentionally shifted away from screens and sugary treats, rooting our students' success entirely in creativity and imagination.\r\n\r\nThese coloring tools have provided a massive boost to our students' mental health and emotional regulation. Navigating significant economic challenges can be heavy for young minds, but these tactile materials offer a peaceful environment rooted in mindfulness and connection. Whether working individually in a calming coloring book or collaborating on a giant 10-foot banner, our students are using art as a peaceful outlet to ground themselves and focus their energy. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a true champion for our students and for investing in both their hard work and their mental health. Your kindness gives these incredibly resilient children a healthy, brain-boosting way to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1793387602145,"projectUrl":"project/trading-screens-for-dreams-color-calm/10699248/","projectTitle":"Trading Screens for Dreams: Color, Calm & Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3131193_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493406391605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3131193"},{"teacherId":3131193,"projectId":10656031,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Because of your support, our students at AES now have access to beautiful, tactile art resources. As a Student Achievement Advisor in our vibrant, Title I community of nearly 520 diverse Pre-K through 5th-grade students, my mission is to ensure these resilient children have a safe space that unlocks their full potential. Your kindness has directly helped create that sanctuary. Celebrating growth without tech or candy really matters to me.\r\n\r\nI never always know who is going to be blessed through these gifts. The door is open to everyone, but I do have regular students that pass through and from what I see, the mental health and emotional benefits of these materials are transformative for our students, many of whom navigate significant economic and personal challenges. These tactile, multi-sensory experiences give our kids a peaceful, immersive outlet to ground themselves, regulate their emotions, and focus their energy. By becoming creators and design-thinkers, they are building critical life skills like empathy, introspection, self-awareness, and self-management.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the promise in our students and for investing in their mental health and social-emotional development. Your support has given these amazing children a healthy, brain-boosting reward that helps them heal, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1793387602475,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-activities-for-check-in-che/10656031/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness Activities for Check-In, Check-Out, Goal Achievement Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3131193_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493406391605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3131193"},{"teacherId":3131193,"projectId":10699218,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Because of your support, students now have access to resources that aid them in their learning experience as well in their mental health. Your investment sent a powerful message to students that I see which is that their education matters and that a community of supporters believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to work daily. Through these items, my students are developing critical skills, collaborating more effectively, and discovering a calm moment in the middle of their day. One of the most rewarding moments is watching the spark of curiosity and meaningful discussions as we create and talk that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created an environment where every student can thrive. Thank you for choosing to support our project and for making a lasting impact on these bright young minds with big emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1793387602603,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-minds-and-molding-clay/10699218/","projectTitle":"Shaping Minds and Molding Clay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3131193_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493406391605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3131193"},{"teacherId":10367427,"projectId":9940248,"letterContent":"Your donation was an amazing gift to our classroom. Every year I attempt to expand the offerings for my students to open their eyes to the wonderful world of reading. You have helped to provide a great variety of literature for my students. Some of my students had the opportunity to participate in two book studies, something they did not have in the past.\r\n\r\n At the start of this year my library has been a major hit. I have students checking out books every weekend. Some students are so excited that I have to remind then that we have other topics to cover as well. There are students that showed no interest in reading eating up the books and cannot seem to get enough. Thank you so much for helping young readers enjoy reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773850148044,"projectUrl":"project/mr-js-reading-library/9940248/","projectTitle":"Mr. J's Reading Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10367427"},{"teacherId":9992522,"projectId":10224419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. My students have enjoyed flexible seating with our new spinning chair and bean bag chair. These materials have also supported their regulation. The new learning materials allowed them to keep staying engaged with learning as we finished up the school year. It is so challenging for students to focus during the final weeks of school. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to see the new materials arrive in our classroom. We worked hard on turn taking because everyone was so excited to give everything a try. \r\n\r\nThese materials are already helping my new class this year engage with learning. Hands on learning continues to be critical to help my students learn. The flexible seating is used daily!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1777988362733,"projectUrl":"project/increased-engagement-and-sensory-for-uni/10224419/","projectTitle":"Increased Engagement and Sensory for Unique Learners.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992522"},{"teacherId":10222293,"projectId":10128753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The arrival of our new books, cozy bean bags, and toys has transformed our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe received a few boxes over the weeks, and each time the students walked in the door to see a new box, they were thrilled! We unboxed them all together and the excitement was electrifying. Every single delivery was declared \"the best day ever!\"\r\n\r\nWe use these items daily during reading and center time. The beanbags have created a cozy reading space where students love settling in with our new books, and the new toys have been fantastic for helping them practice sharing and teamwork during playtime.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a comfortable space and the tools to grow, read, and play!","fullyFundedDate":1777988362881,"projectUrl":"project/read-relax-repeat/10128753/","projectTitle":"Read, Relax, Repeat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuiken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222293"},{"teacherId":3131193,"projectId":10581900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. It will go a long way this year. I used the data binder and sheets to store student growth as I confer with them, and the rest of the protector sheets went into the binder that I am using to facilitate conversations for friendship / social - emotional learing with the small groups. \r\n\r\nI have one student, and he is thrilled with the Post-it notes and wants the blue ones to draw on. He comes in and grabs 5, tucks them in his hat, and then takes them home. He is a good artist. \r\n\r\nThe cushions, as you can see in the photos, are being used well. I put them on an old bookshelf; that is where we sit. We don't have a table yet to fit into that space, but I am actually thinking that the room looks cozy enough to have conversations that I don't need to. They add a nice pop of color. I brought in my beanbags from home. \r\n\r\nThe bins are in a drawer that holds markers, pencils, and the stickers that came in the package. Thursday is water bottle sticker day! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you. As my groups grow, the impact grows. It really helps to have a partner like you.","fullyFundedDate":1788976021186,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-minds-and-safe-spaces/10581900/","projectTitle":"Mindful Minds and Safe Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3131193_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493406391605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3131193"},{"teacherId":10234313,"projectId":9667103,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous resources for my classroom. My students have gained valuable experience in creativity, cooperative play, group work, and problem solving using the tools provided through DonorsChoose. The alternative seating has given students meaningful choices during reading and writing time and has positively changed the classroom atmosphere. Additionally, the document camera provides clear projected instruction that benefits the whole class.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support and the positive impact these resources have made on our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760642727357,"projectUrl":"project/atmosphere-and-opportunity/9667103/","projectTitle":"Atmosphere and Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234313"},{"teacherId":10222293,"projectId":9855930,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has become a warm and inviting space for students to learn and grow. We use the games during small group time to build problem solving skills, and the puzzles have been great for encouraging teamwork and collaboration. Students love working together and helping one another figure things out.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the games, puzzles, floor cushions, and rug, they were SO excited. The library instantly became a favorite spot in the classroom. The cushions and rug have made flexible seating possible and helped students feel comfortable and focused while reading or working.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these resources during centers, indoor recess, and small group activities. These materials are making a real difference in how students learn and interact with each other. Thank you for helping create a classroom space where students feel supported and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1764191432089,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-classroom-into-a-learning/9855930/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Classroom into a Learning Oasis!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuiken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222293"},{"teacherId":9992522,"projectId":9770250,"letterContent":"My students were super excited when the packages started arriving. One student was my helper and went with me to check for packages. He would then help carry them down to the room. They would all stand around me as I opened each box, anxiously waiting to see what was in each box. It was a great opportunity to work on waiting and turn taking as our new items were revealed. \r\n\r\nMy students are using these resources to help them calm down and focus to take on more learning. They sit at their desks holding the weighted fox. They sit and watch the liquid timers while they are listening to instructions. They work on their math skills while they take a break with the Legos. They follow directions and copy patterns while they enjoy time with LEGOS. They move their bodies and work on their balance with the stepping stones and liquid tiles. All of these materials have helped increase the focus and participation of my class.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on activities to help us work as a community to take care of each other. We are completing some class projects and science experiments.","fullyFundedDate":1760713341307,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-materials-for-unique-learners/9770250/","projectTitle":"Sensory Materials for Unique Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992522"},{"teacherId":3357646,"projectId":9849221,"letterContent":"First of all I'd like to say Thank you for donating to my project. The supplies that were donated included ceiling light covers, a giant magnetic handwriting erase board, mini clipboards and phonic reading phones. My students were so excited to see and use the new materials. The giant handwriting whiteboard supports my class all day long. We use it to model handwriting, our step by step directions for when students do independent work, and for putting up our journal prompt writing sentences. My class has also benefited from the new lighting ceiling covers so that our classroom is not so bright and hurtful to our eyes when we are working throughout our day. \r\nAgain, we want to thank all that have donated to this project. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1761334391133,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-read-and-write/9849221/","projectTitle":"Ready to Read and Write","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ridley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3357646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449626958166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3357646"},{"teacherId":10305012,"projectId":9800701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of pants. The pants have been well used and loved by our students. The cupboard is well stocked and we have the right size when students need to change. The student feel much more comfortable when they have well fitting pants after an accident. \r\nAlso these pants are very soft and comfy. What a way to show kids they matter, they are loved, and accidents happen and it is ok. \r\nThis has also allowed families to remain at work and gets kids back to class faster. More time in class equals more time learning and filling their heads with knowledge. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1760713341454,"projectUrl":"project/the-uh-oh-to-ahhh-pants-donation/9800701/","projectTitle":"The \"Uh-Oh\" to \"Ahhh!\" Pants Donation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305012"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73781","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":450,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":73781,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Adams Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Adams Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/anoka-hennepin-ind-sch-dist-11/adams-elementary-school/73781"}