{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Glacier Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2439483,"projectId":9609782,"letterContent":"These new books have made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in our small rural school library at West Glacier Elementary. In a small school like ours, library resources are limited, so adding a wider variety of fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and biographies has greatly expanded the choices available to our students. Now, more students are able to find books that match their interests, reading levels, and curiosity about the world.\r\n One moment that stood out happened when a student who had struggled to stay engaged during independent reading discovered a graphic novel from the new collection. He quickly became absorbed in the story and proudly shared that he had finished his first book of the year. Moments like this show how powerful it can be when students have access to books that truly connect with them.\r\n Thanks to your generosity, our library continues to grow into a place where students can explore new ideas, build confidence as readers, and discover the joy of reading. Your support helps ensure that even in a small rural school, our students have access to books that inspire learning and imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1764722495030,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-a-love-for-reading/9609782/","projectTitle":"Inspiring a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2439483"},{"teacherId":9760804,"projectId":9779481,"letterContent":"The headphone adapters provided through this donation have made a significant impact on how my kindergarten students use digital learning tools in the classroom. Before receiving the adapters, managing sound during iPad activities was a challenge. Kindergarten classrooms are naturally busy and energetic environments, and when multiple devices were playing audio at the same time, it quickly became overwhelming and distracting. The addition of headphone adapters has transformed that experience.\r\n\r\nWith each student able to connect headphones to their iPad, audio is now contained and individualized. Students can clearly hear directions, songs, phonics lessons, and interactive storybooks without competing background noise. This has made it possible for small groups to work on different digital activities simultaneously. For example, one group can complete a letter-sound lesson while another engages in a math activity, all without disrupting one another. The learning environment is noticeably calmer and more focused.\r\n\r\nThe headphone adapters have also supported student independence. Many early childhood apps include verbal instructions and read-aloud features. With headphones, students can listen carefully and replay directions as needed. Instead of relying on me to constantly restate instructions, they are learning to pause, listen again, and try independently. This builds confidence and strengthens early problem-solving skills. Students are developing the ability to manage their own learning in an age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the use of headphone adapters promotes privacy and minimizes distractions during assessments or listening comprehension activities. Students can complete tasks quietly and at their own pace without broadcasting answers to the entire class. This helps reduce anxiety for shy learners and allows each child to focus fully on the task at hand.\r\n\r\nOverall, the headphone adapters have greatly improved classroom management, increased student focus, and encouraged independence during technology use. What was once a potential source of distraction has become a structured, purposeful, and effective learning tool. The adapters have allowed me to confidently integrate digital resources into daily instruction while maintaining a calm and productive classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769700110865,"projectUrl":"project/one-small-adapter-one-giant-leap-for-le/9779481/","projectTitle":"One Small Adapter, One Giant Leap for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kindred","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760804_orig.png?crop=1498,1498,x0,y254&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726691447006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760804"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78408","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":64,"numTeachers":7,"percentFrplEligible":5,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":87,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":78408,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Glacier Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Glacier Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/west-glacier-elementary-school-district-8/west-glacier-elementary-school/78408"}