{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chief Charlo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3471511,"projectId":9488202,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to our preschool classroom. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences, and I am excited to share how it has transformed our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWith the resources I've been able to access through TPT, our students are now engaging with interactive lesson plans and hands-on activities that truly ignite their curiosity. The technology we've integrated into our lessons has opened up new avenues for exploration, allowing the children to connect with concepts in ways that are both fun and meaningful. For instance, we recently introduced a digital storytelling tool that has captivated their imaginations. Watching them create their own stories and share them with their peers has been a joy to behold!\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this new technology is how it caters to the diverse learning styles of our students. For example, I've noticed that a few of my quieter students, who may have struggled to express themselves verbally, have really warmed to the digital platforms. They are now able to communicate their ideas through visuals and sounds, which has boosted their confidence and engagement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided us with essential resources but has also fostered a love for learning that I see blossoming in each child. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us create a vibrant and enriching learning environment. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1754335312134,"projectUrl":"project/the-teaching-treasure-trove/9488202/","projectTitle":"The Teaching Treasure Trove","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3471511_orig.jpg?crop=2017,2017,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690584955767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/behell78"},{"teacherId":5553595,"projectId":8695921,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and my students by supplying us with more books. We were able to expand our classroom library and have more choices of books students love. Students were also able to have more genres in our book clubs. This year students got to explore graphic novels, biographies, and more non fiction books. It's so amazing how a little exposure to students and expand their interest. After reading an I-survived book in a book club so many other students were then choosing to read books from the same series or other historical books that were similar. Reading is a life long love. Thanks for helping me instill that in children.","fullyFundedDate":1727999200321,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-love-of-reading/8695921/","projectTitle":"Books for the Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5553595"},{"teacherId":5553595,"projectId":8683764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students. The amount of use all of our new math games have gotten is incredible. Students in my class love to do math games, where they are truly practicing and learning the whole time. We have also gotten exposure to more genres of books and my students loved it so much they were asking for more non fiction and biographies. Thank you for helping me make a difference in students lives and allowing kids to find a genuine love for learning. School is an amazing place for children.","fullyFundedDate":1724379510660,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-and-reading-resources/8683764/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives and Reading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5553595"},{"teacherId":3471511,"projectId":9281616,"letterContent":"I want to share how the technology and resources you helped provide are transforming my preschool classroom. Your support has been invaluable in nurturing my students' love for learning.\r\n\r\nThe Science of Reading (SOR) Guided Curriculum is designed to engage young learners through structured support tailored to their developmental needs. The 236 decodable readers included in the curriculum allow my students to practice their reading skills in a fun and accessible way, fostering their confidence as they progress. \r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is the interactive nature of the curriculum, especially the Science of Reading sound wall featuring real mouth photos. This visual aid reinforces phonetic understanding and makes learning more engaging. I've noticed particular students who have really warmed to this technology, often leading their peers in reading activities and showing increased enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nI couldn't be the teacher I am without your support. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a vibrant learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1746543105436,"projectUrl":"project/reading-math-resource-quest/9281616/","projectTitle":"Reading & Math Resource Quest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3471511_orig.jpg?crop=2017,2017,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690584955767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/behell78"},{"teacherId":3471511,"projectId":9115259,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how the technology you helped provide is enhancing our Pre-K curriculum and supporting our young learners. Your support has been instrumental in creating a dynamic educational environment.\r\n\r\nThe complete Pre-K curriculum serves as a structured pathway that equips students for a smooth transition to kindergarten. By focusing on foundational skills, it engages students through hands-on activities that encourage active participation. This approach not only keeps them interested but also ensures they grasp essential concepts effectively.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most about the new technology is the interactive learning tools that accompany the curriculum. They love using tablets and educational software that make learning feel like play. I've noticed particular students who have really warmed to this technology, often leading their peers in group activities and demonstrating newfound skills with enthusiasm. Their confidence has soared as they explore concepts through interactive games and multimedia resources.\r\n\r\nThis level of support allows me to tailor my instruction to meet the diverse needs of my students. The developmentally appropriate sequencing of the curriculum respects each child's natural progression, ensuring that every new concept builds on what they've already learned. \r\n\r\nIncorporating multisensory activities engages young minds by appealing to various senses, which is critical at this stage of cognitive development. The built-in assessments help me monitor progress and adjust my teaching strategies, promoting a responsive educational approach. Plus, the manipulatives for hands-on learning add a tactile dimension that allows students to explore concepts physically.\r\n\r\nI couldn't be the teacher I am without your support. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a rich learning experience for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746787113158,"projectUrl":"project/language-launchpad/9115259/","projectTitle":"Language Launchpad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3471511_orig.jpg?crop=2017,2017,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690584955767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/behell78"},{"teacherId":3471511,"projectId":9007733,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share how the new books you helped provide are transforming our preschool classroom. Your support has made a significant difference in how we approach reading and art education.\r\n\r\nIncorporating both fiction and non-fiction books about artists and their paintings has opened up a world of creativity for my students. These resources introduce complex concepts in an accessible way, sparking their imagination and encouraging critical thinking. The rich vocabulary associated with artistic expression enhances their language development, making reading a more enriching experience.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is vibrant and interactive. Children eagerly gather around during story time, pointing out details in the illustrations and sharing their thoughts. I've noticed particular students who are especially engaged with the new books, often asking to revisit their favorites or create art inspired by the stories. This has led to hands-on activities where they mimic techniques or adapt styles they've encountered, fostering both creativity and collaboration as they discuss their creations with peers.\r\n\r\nI couldn't be the teacher I am without your support. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us cultivate a love for reading and art in our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1739467661591,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tales-adventures/9007733/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tales Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3471511_orig.jpg?crop=2017,2017,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690584955767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/behell78"},{"teacherId":3471511,"projectId":9273551,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my project for whiteboards in our preschool classroom! Your contribution is invaluable and truly enhances our learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I find immense joy in watching my students' curiosity and enthusiasm as they explore. Each child brings a unique personality to our classroom, and interactive tools like whiteboards will help them engage even more deeply with their learning. These whiteboards will not only facilitate group activities but also allow for individual expression, fostering creativity and collaboration among the children.\r\n\r\nI couldn't be the teacher I am without your support. I'm excited to see how these new resources will inspire my students and enhance their educational experience. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our mission. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1745847000066,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-wonders/9273551/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3471511_orig.jpg?crop=2017,2017,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690584955767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/behell78"},{"teacherId":3471511,"projectId":8979770,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project for preschool manipulatives! Your contribution is making a real difference in our children's development.\r\n\r\nThese toys are more than just fun; they play a crucial role in building hand strength and fine motor skills. By engaging with items like building blocks, puzzles, and art supplies, children enhance their small muscle coordination, which is essential for writing and other academic skills.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your commitment to our mission. Without your support I wouldn't be able to give my students these opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1741521736362,"projectUrl":"project/masters-of-manipulatives/8979770/","projectTitle":"Masters of Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3471511_orig.jpg?crop=2017,2017,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690584955767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/behell78"},{"teacherId":7033749,"projectId":8793962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. I have been using this iPad at each of the seven schools I teach at daily. I have been using this device as a mobile computer, as well as using it for different playing exercises. It is helpful to be able to use this device instead of using random cheaper tools.\r\n\r\nThis iPad is used for tracking student's progress through a google sheet I created. It is also frequently used for tuning stringed instruments. Later this year, students will be using it to tune themselves individually. During the earlier parts of the year, students play along with backing tracks. Some that I've made for them, as well as others to be used with the essential elements book series. Having this device has made this significantly easier than before. Being able to connect to my speaker with Bluetooth saves me time, and headaches. It lets us get to playing and learning faster. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your contribution to my program, and I am excited to continue to use this for years to come. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1735577762342,"projectUrl":"project/understanding-the-mathematical-relations/8793962/","projectTitle":"Understanding the Mathematical Relations in Musical Notes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7033749_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735600843909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7033749"},{"teacherId":9817938,"projectId":8906521,"letterContent":"My future students will use these tools in a fall STEAM activity. This activity cover s measurement (length, weight and volume), counting, fine motor and creative skills.\r\n\r\nAll these skills will be explored using a pumpkin. The tools are necessary to facilitate the opening and carving of the pumpkins. In the past, this has been frustrating due to the flimsy tools I had.\r\n\r\nStudents are impacted by learning math and science skills in a hands on way. I always find permanence of skills when they are practiced and acquired in this way rather than by simply doing a paper pencil task.\r\n\r\nThank you, Young Sheldon, for taking an interest in the leaning of young students. We (teachers) couldn't do it without the support of amazing donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1731524327489,"projectUrl":"project/steam-pumpkin-activities/8906521/","projectTitle":"Steam Pumpkin Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woehler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817938"},{"teacherId":9722300,"projectId":8824572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our new reading program Battle of the Books. 4th and 5th grade students read 12 new books this year. Then in teams o f2 to 3 people answer questions about each of the books. Students must know the title of each book as well as the author. Students who love to read now have a fun event to participate in for the school year. Students who struggle with reading now have a fun way to interact with a book and succeed through gentle peer guidance. \r\nOur first battle this year was in December and the kids had a ball. They were all nervous and excited at the same time. The teams sat in a circle and took turn answering 5 rounds of questions. The team with the highest score will battle it out with other students from around the city in May. Again thank you for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1727983295677,"projectUrl":"project/book-battle-extravaganza/8824572/","projectTitle":"Book Battle Extravaganza","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722300"},{"teacherId":9760992,"projectId":8800665,"letterContent":"The materials provided have been such a great resource in my speech room. Students have had access to the social emotional learning curriculum to work on identifying emotions and describing how their body feels inside during these emotions. They have been so engaged while reading these books. This series provides great examples of how to handle each specific emotions after reading through the first book that introduces the emotions. \r\nWe have used some of the CVC tiles to work on beginning spelling skills and phonemic awareness skills. The mini objects have assisted in this through play-based learning as well as working on vocabulary skills to expand their learning. Examples of this include identifying category, function of the object, and using adjectives to describe more about each object. \r\nThank you so much for providing these materials to my small setting. My students have been loving the mini objects and books!","fullyFundedDate":1726949769504,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-literacy-materials/8800665/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Literacy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760992"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62558","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":414,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":75.6,"schoolId":62558,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chief Charlo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chief Charlo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/missoula-county-public-school-district-1/chief-charlo-elementary-school/62558"}