{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cass Lake - Bena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5586276,"projectId":10274065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me reach my goal and funding my project!!\r\n\r\nMy students love being creative and making fun projects to display in our classroom and school. With the materials that we got like construction paper, games, and other organizational materials you helped my students be able to make art projects and illustrate our pictures, seat sacks to store our art projects in and pictures from the books we read. \r\nThey are so excited to be able to use their colored pencils to enhance their projects now that we finally have a sharpener for them!\r\n\r\n Thank you again for your generosity!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1784053428032,"projectUrl":"project/learning-organization-and-fun/10274065/","projectTitle":"Learning, Organization and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bergeron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5586276_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532886823693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5586276"},{"teacherId":5586276,"projectId":10499103,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my fund my project!! The TPT gift cards helped me purchase leveled readers/passages, writing activities, and math resources so that every first grader can be successful. I purchased these materials to help bring some creativity into the classroom, not reinvent the wheel, and support my students learning at the same time. These materials will be fun and engaging while also being standards based. My students were so excited to be able to use these resources to help them practice and learn!\r\n\r\nThank you soooooo very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1787085751729,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-reading-practice-thats-fun/10499103/","projectTitle":"Math and Reading Practice That's Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bergeron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5586276_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532886823693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5586276"},{"teacherId":5586276,"projectId":10234077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the help with purchasing a rug in our classroom. In the past, we have had to put masking tape on the floor and put their names on the tape so the students knew where to sit. Obviously this wasn't the most efficient way of rug spots. With the purchase of the rug, we are able to each have our own learning spot and this helps tremendously with staying focused in the classroom. The kids tell me every day they are so excited that we got a new rug. Thanks so much, I truly appreciated.\"","fullyFundedDate":1778021926231,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time-learning/10234077/","projectTitle":"Circle Time Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bergeron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5586276_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532886823693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5586276"},{"teacherId":6779276,"projectId":10552024,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for providing our classroom with a standing desk, headphone bags, and clipboards! These supplies will make a wonderful difference in helping our students stay organized, focused, and comfortable while learning.\r\n\r\nThe standing desk gives students another flexible option for working, while the headphone bags will help keep our classroom materials organized and easily accessible. The clipboards will allow students to work in different areas of the classroom and participate in flexible learning activities. Your generosity helps us create an organized, engaging, and student-friendly learning environment. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789604591207,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organiztion/10552024/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organiztion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6779276_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567794594938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6779276"},{"teacherId":6779276,"projectId":10479635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for providing us with the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer and film! This exciting resource will make our memory box project extra special by allowing our third graders to capture and print meaningful moments they can treasure for years to come.\r\n\r\nThis donation will also support learning through our compound word puzzles, giving students a fun and engaging way to practice building and recognizing compound words. Your generosity is helping us create memorable learning experiences while making our classroom activities more hands-on and meaningful. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789570991781,"projectUrl":"project/memory-box/10479635/","projectTitle":"Memory Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6779276_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567794594938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6779276"},{"teacherId":10421797,"projectId":10068554,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to fund our project. Each of the classrooms were so excited to have a rolling cart for their books. With each class, I went over the correct way to put their books in and how to bring the carts back to the library. \r\n\r\nThis is the second week of using the carts. I ask the students what they think of the carts and they have nothing bad to say about them. Both the children and teachers just love the rolling carts and are very grateful for this gift. \r\n\r\nI was able to get a few pictures of some students demonstrating how to pull the carts. Due to privacy, I could not take pictures of their faces. Just know that there are smiles on them.\r\n\r\nEach of the carts are numbered and assigned to a classroom. At the end of the year, all the carts will be returned to the library for inventory and storage.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project a reality. Please know that this project has had such a positive impact for the entire Cass Lake-Bena Elementary School.","fullyFundedDate":1779825919730,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-kids-and-books/10068554/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Kids and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421797"},{"teacherId":7129187,"projectId":10350289,"letterContent":"It was such a joy to share new seating choices with the students! The kids were delighted to have a portable space to spread out math tools, writing papers, and reading materials. Each student is different in where and how they do their best work. It is great to see the spaces they come up with. The floor desks are easily stackable and a great space saver in our new classroom! As a teacher, I love the flexibility that this simple design can offer over many subject areas. \r\nWe have also used the stackable, clear bins to keep large puzzles and STEM toys in; helping to keep us organized and responsible on a daily basis; life skills! Thank you for helping us keep our classroom up to high standards- we love our school","fullyFundedDate":1784725289192,"projectUrl":"project/to-sit-or-stand-promoting-student-voice/10350289/","projectTitle":"To Sit or Stand? Promoting Student Voice for Differentiated Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7129187_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758421643876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7129187"},{"teacherId":6960993,"projectId":10637027,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources to help keep our little learners fueled, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Having healthy snacks available in our classroom has made a meaningful difference for my first graders. There are moments when a student is having a hard time concentrating, and a simple snack gives them the energy they need to refocus and participate.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment is seeing students share and encourage one another during snack time. It has become more than just having something to eat—it is a chance to build classroom community, practice kindness, and make sure every child has what they need to be ready to learn. These resources are helping my students come to each lesson with full tummies, happy hearts, and minds ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789591629233,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-little-learners-fueled/10637027/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Little Learners Fueled!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Derby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6960993_orig.jpg?crop=1305,1305,x220,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673357452148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6960993"},{"teacherId":6171900,"projectId":10422829,"letterContent":"I am so excited to transform my classroom for a camping lesson. Picture walking into a classroom where the stars are shining on the ceiling, a fire is displayed and crackling on the smart board, small lanterns are glowing on table tops, and the students learn how camping technology has improved over the years. Students will also learn to assemble tents and pitch their own tents in small groups. I will be using the projector and the tents you gifted us with over 400 students this year and in years to come. The students I work with are drawn to nature and I really want to spark their interest in camping so they can share it with their families now and in the future. Your support and partnership are so appreciated! THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1788982701272,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-future-generations-one-tent-at/10422829/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Future Generations One Tent at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raddatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6171900_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595049588152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6171900"},{"teacherId":6171900,"projectId":10439347,"letterContent":"I am so excitted!!!! In 3 weeks I will be introducing a mini golf course challenge to a group of 5th graders. I know they will absolutely love learning about course design, drawing blueprints and executing their designs in small groups. The golf balls, golf clubs, holes, flags, and obstacles you gifted us will help bring their golf courses to life. If their designs are completed in time they will be available during our fall conferences for students to share with their parents. The materials will be used by around 100 students this year! I so appreciate your partnering with me on this project!","fullyFundedDate":1788401791492,"projectUrl":"project/plan-produce-and-play-building-a-mini/10439347/","projectTitle":"Plan, Produce, and Play! Building a Mini Golf Course","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raddatz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6171900_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595049588152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6171900"},{"teacherId":10644027,"projectId":10575423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project for the Equivalent Fractions Towers! These colorful, hands-on manipulatives completely transformed how my students approach mathematics. Before having these tools, visualizing how different fractions could represent the exact same value was a major hurdle for many learners. Abstract concepts on a worksheet often felt discouraging, but these towers have brought the numbers to life.\r\nThe impact on student learning was immediate and profound. By physically stacking and comparing the fraction bars, students were able to discover relationships independently—seeing right before their eyes that two one-fourth pieces perfectly match a one-half piece. This tactile experience built a deep, conceptual understanding that rote memorization never could. I watched students who previously struggled with math anxiety suddenly light up with confidence as they solved complex equivalence problems using their towers.","fullyFundedDate":1789570992285,"projectUrl":"project/fractions-who-doesnt-love-them/10575423/","projectTitle":"Fractions! Who Doesn't Love Them?!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10644027"},{"teacherId":7129187,"projectId":10596733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students with fun tools that promote healthy lifestyles! The 2nd graders were so excited to open the school \"mail\" to find bright, beautiful team sports jerseys.\r\nAt our morning meeting the kids decided that they wanted to share them beyond our classroom doors and brought them outside for recess- a HUGE hit- every jersey was used and the playground was filled with bright colors as far as you could see!\r\nWhat a joy to be able able to coach and play with kids outside! After recess, the kids had healthy snack options waiting at their desks! Thank you again so much for your generous donation to CLBE!","fullyFundedDate":1788982705149,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-recess/10596733/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7129187_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758421643876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7129187"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74404","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":547,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":94,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":55.0,"schoolId":74404,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cass Lake - Bena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cass Lake - Bena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/cass-lake-bena-public-schools/cass-lake-bena-elementary-school/74404"}