{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elysian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6555545,"projectId":9437021,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to complete professional training in the S.P.I.R.E. program, and it has already elevated the way I support my Title students. The training helped me understand how to deliver structured, multisensory reading instruction with far more confidence and intention. I am now using S.P.I.R.E.'s routines, prompts, and progress-monitoring tools every day, and it has strengthened my ability to meet each student exactly where they are. Your support gave me the skills to truly refine my craft and deepen the impact of small-group intervention.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments since completing this project happened during a phonics lesson with a group of second graders. We were practicing a new concept using S.P.I.R.E.'s blending routines, and one student who had been hesitant for weeks suddenly read an entire line of words independently. His face lit up, and the whole group quietly celebrated with him. It was such a small moment, but it perfectly captured how the structured steps and consistency of the program are helping my students build confidence, accuracy, and a genuine excitement for reading.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I'm excited to continue strengthening my intervention skills and to explore more ways to support students who need targeted reading support. This training has given me momentum, and I'm eager to implement even more of what I learned as we move into new literacy units. Thank you again for investing in my growth as an educator—your contribution has made a meaningful difference for both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1751337132168,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-literacy-training-for-a-tit/9437021/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Literacy: Training for a Title I Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6555545_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751311826546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6555545"},{"teacherId":5396664,"projectId":8822130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new science resources to my classroom. Your support has truly made a positive impact on our science lessons, allowing students to engage in hands-on learning experiences in small groups. This has sparked their excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThe donated materials align with all 3rd-grade science standards. With the grant, I was able to purchase science kits covering Weather and Climate, Habitats, and Forces and Motion. Each kit includes four engaging science investigations and offers real-life connections to help students understand key scientific principles.\r\n\r\nOur class recently explored magnetic and electric forces, and the students are now eager to dive into weather patterns. The weather kit provides materials for the students to use while allowing them to design their own investigations. Each investigation builds upon the previous one. For example, students will begin by learning about weather patterns, progress to studying weather-related hazards, and ultimately engineer and design models that can withstand hazardous weather conditions. This scaffolding approach to learning is highly beneficial for students, and the hands-on experiences make the lessons even more meaningful. My class has thoroughly enjoyed using the science kits.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is making a difference in our students' education, and I am incredibly grateful for your commitment to their success. Thank you for helping me expand my students' minds. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1731078349664,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-hands-on-stem-to-the-classroom/8822130/","projectTitle":"Bringing Hands-On STEM to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lasater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5396664_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727661766597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5396664"},{"teacherId":9779481,"projectId":8835105,"letterContent":"Reaching one reader at a time project is showing to be a huge success in my classroom due to your generous donations. \r\n\r\nThe stools around the group table have allowed for each of these readers to gather in small group for awesome differentiated reading time. We get to start our book \"Third Grade Angels\". The students are very excited to read a book that they can relate to. I taught with this book in student teaching and am so thankful to have had the opportunity to purchase enough of this book for differentiated reading groups.\r\n\r\nI have introduced the whisper phones to the students for group reading and independent reading. I am hearing a dramatic difference in the students reading fluency as they can hear themselves read using intonation and a smooth flow. Even the small details of pausing at a comma and period. This reading skill being taught with the whisper phones supports and encourages each reader. \r\n\r\nWe are currently in the middle of an Informational Writing project and the \"Writing Process\" posters arrived at the perfect time. These posters, made possible by you, are our basis for going through each step of the writing process.\r\nReading in our classroom is a positive and fun part of learning. The students look forward to our reading/writing rotations every day. Due to your donations, my students have the tools it takes for reaching one reader at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations. They are making a positive impact in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1730998764531,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-one-reader-at-a-time/8835105/","projectTitle":"Reaching One Reader at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berchtold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9779481"},{"teacherId":2879632,"projectId":8808329,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, thank you for your generous contribution of the \"Code Talker\" books. Your gift is not just a donation of materials—it is an investment in the education and growth of young minds. These powerful texts have inspired curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of history and culture in our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your support and for sharing in our love of literature.\r\n\r\nIn teaching \"Code Talker,\" we aim to do more than just read a story—we guide students to explore complex skills and lessons. Through this book, our students are learning to analyze themes such as resilience, identity, and the power of language. They practice critical reading strategies like identifying symbolism, understanding historical context, and empathizing with diverse perspectives. The story of the Navajo Code Talkers has also provided a platform for discussions about the importance of cultural preservation and the impact of Indigenous contributions to history.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an engaging and collaborative experience. Students often work in small groups to dissect chapters, share their interpretations, and ask meaningful questions. For some, reading this book has been transformative. One student, who has struggled to connect with traditional texts, shared that \"Code Talker\" feels personal and empowering. Another, with a keen interest in history, has taken the initiative to research more about the Navajo Nation. Watching these moments unfold reminds us how stories can ignite a passion for learning in unexpected and wonderful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting our students. Your generosity has enriched our classroom and brought joy to so many young readers. Thanks to your kindness, we are excited to continue fostering a love of reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1727052886967,"projectUrl":"project/soaring-to-new-heights-with-reading/8808329/","projectTitle":"Soaring to New Heights with Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2879632"},{"teacherId":9701615,"projectId":8808325,"letterContent":"First of all, I would like to thank you for providing the products necessary for me to teach my required curriculum and to replace those products that are beyond saving, though I have definitely kept those books going through the years as shown in the first picture.\r\n\r\nWe all know it is imperative to give students the opportunities to read novels that have not only impacted our society, but also provide them with characters, events, and settings the students can not only relate to but that also spark their imaginations. The three novels I ordered- The Giver, Where the Red Fern Grows, and The Outsiders- are all novels that have inspired my students through the years. However, while the ideas and messages in those books live on for years, pages in the physical copies quickly break down and need to be replaced.\r\n\r\nThese novels will provide my students opportunities for years to come and have saved me from having to buy new ones from my personal budget.","fullyFundedDate":1727050604743,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-ela/8808325/","projectTitle":"New Books for ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701615"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78814","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":416,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":81,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":89.6,"schoolId":78814,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elysian Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elysian Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/elysian-school-district-23/elysian-elementary-school/78814"}