{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fairview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10093799,"projectId":9500812,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your recent contributions, which have allowed us to transform our first-grade classroom with flexible seating options. Your generosity has moved beyond a simple donation; it has invested directly into the well-being and academic success of every child in my class.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and profound. One of the most significant changes we've seen is in student engagement and attention. Where before, students were often restless, they now have the power to choose the perfect environment to meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nStudents can now select options like wobble stools, donuts, or comfortable floor cushions. This movement helps channel their energy constructively, leading to better on-task behavior and sustained attention during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe ability to move and shift positions naturally, rather than being confined to a static desk, has drastically reduced disruptive fidgeting. Our students are more comfortable, which makes them better learners.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating has naturally turned our room into a dynamic learning community, fostering crucial social-emotional and collaboration skills:\r\n\r\nThe various seating options encourage students to gather easily and naturally for small group instruction and peer collaboration, leading to richer discussions and shared problem-solving.\r\n\r\nGiving the children ownership over their learning space fosters a strong sense of pride and responsibility. They are excited to come to school and choose their spot, which directly increases their motivation to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide furniture; it has created a vibrant, inclusive, and effective learning environment where every first-grader feels supported, comfortable, and motivated to achieve their best.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this incredible transformation possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758827809333,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-first-graders/9500812/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nusbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093799"},{"teacherId":8572081,"projectId":9332195,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and share the significant impact your donation has made on my students this school year. Thanks to your generosity, my counseling library is now fully stocked with essential books specifically focused on supporting students with ADHD and managing big feelings.\r\n\r\nThis collection has become a vital, frequently-used component of my program, serving as much more than just a set of reading materials.\r\n\r\nKey Impacts of Your Gift:\r\nEnriched Classroom Lessons: The books have been seamlessly integrated into my classroom counseling lessons. By utilizing these engaging and relatable stories, students are learning key vocabulary and practical strategies for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and focus.\r\n\r\nEffective Small Group Support: The new titles have formed the backbone of my targeted small groups this year. For students struggling with attention-deficit challenges and intense emotions, these resources provide a safe, structured way to explore their experiences and develop coping mechanisms that truly work.\r\n\r\nIncreased Student Understanding and Empathy: Students are connecting with the characters and realizing they are not alone in their experiences. This fosters a powerful sense of community and reduces the stigma often associated with having a diagnosis or big feelings.\r\n\r\nEmpowering Practical Skills: For example, books teaching concrete breathing exercises or visualization techniques are immediately put into practice, giving students tangible tools they can use in the classroom, at home, and on the playground.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has directly enhanced the emotional and academic lives of my students, giving them the literacy and emotional skills they need to thrive. Thank you for investing in their well-being and supporting our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755695484491,"projectUrl":"project/focus-and-feelings-books-and-tools-for/9332195/","projectTitle":"Focus and Feelings: Books and Tools for Students with ADHD","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572081_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659988586891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/counselorestle"},{"teacherId":5292901,"projectId":9627693,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the support, kindness, and generosity from our donors and Donors Choose community in helping us reach our goal to get a Lego table into our classroom! The kids were so excited when it arrived. You gave us a lot of Legos to go with our table and such an assortment from bricks to plants, animals to base plates, windows, doors, fences, light posts and much more! \r\n The kids are playing cooperatively and some are learning to help each other build buildings and make a racecar course. I love the creativity they express in building so many different things. It takes a lot of fine motor skills to build and those muscles are going to help with pencil grasp.\r\n I appreciate your kindness and support! I cannot thank you enough for your contribution to our classroom. The kids thank you, too!!","fullyFundedDate":1759162705942,"projectUrl":"project/lego-table-center-play-in-prek/9627693/","projectTitle":"Lego Table Center Play in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5292901_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588418563793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fairviewyoung5beek"},{"teacherId":8572081,"projectId":8968757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring the Oasis Mini to our counseling classroom! It has quickly become one of the most loved and calming parts of our space. Students are drawn to its gentle motion and peaceful patterns — it's amazing how something so simple can have such a powerful effect.\r\n\r\nMany of my students use it as a way to pause, breathe, and re-center themselves when they're feeling overwhelmed or upset. It's also sparked great conversations about mindfulness, emotions, and how we can all find calm in our own ways. The Oasis Mini has truly helped transform our room into an even more peaceful, welcoming place for students to reset and feel safe.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. You've made a real difference for our students and their emotional well-being every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1742922526378,"projectUrl":"project/pause-relax-re-center-an-oasis-mini-f/8968757/","projectTitle":"Pause, Relax, Re-Center: an Oasis Mini for Our Counseling Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572081_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659988586891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/counselorestle"},{"teacherId":5292901,"projectId":9259320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to get some Air Forts into our classroom. We have opened up the fun and the kids are blown away by the fun adventures they are having inside. Each fort (dinosaur, barn, arctic) has additional materials the kids can use while inside the fort to learn more about or explore the theme. \r\n The kids are learning about the different dinosaur names and the sounds they made as they play with the dino magnet tiles. They are able to use their fine motor skills to take apart and put together the dinosaurs with screws. The kids are learning about the farm with the farm air fort materials. The puzzles are great for problem solving and working together to complete a task. There are also fruits and vegetables the kids can plant and grow with the play trowel, shovel, gloves and bucket. A farmer's job is never done!\r\n These air forts have brought a lot of new activities into the classroom. They also provide a specific place for the children to play and learn about the materials you provided. I am so grateful to you and to the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for generously funding this project. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754426179077,"projectUrl":"project/themed-fun-with-air-forts/9259320/","projectTitle":"Themed Fun With Air Forts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5292901_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588418563793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fairviewyoung5beek"},{"teacherId":9022806,"projectId":9259976,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project, \"Sit Where You Shine: The Power of Flexible Seating.\" Your support has had a profound and immediate impact on both the physical environment of our classroom and the learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nUpon the arrival of the new flexible seating options, my students were genuinely excited. Their reactions ranged from wide smiles to expressions of disbelief that such resources were intended for them. It was a powerful moment that underscored just how meaningful your generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating these new seating choices into our daily routine, I have observed increased student engagement, improved focus, and a greater sense of ownership over their learning. Whether working independently, collaborating in small groups, or participating in whole-class discussions, students now have the freedom to choose a space that best supports their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our classroom. Your support has helped create a more inclusive, student-centered environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746785654898,"projectUrl":"project/sit-where-you-shine-the-power-of-flexib/9259976/","projectTitle":"Sit Where You Shine: the Power of Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reinig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9022806_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683655844955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9022806"},{"teacherId":6756949,"projectId":9434011,"letterContent":"I can not begin to thank you enough for the amazing monetary donations to make this classroom experience come alive! In my heart, I knew this would be an amazing and memorable writing experience for my fourth graders. When I unboxed the goose and clothing items, I was speechless. He is a perfect fit to our classroom. Before the students arrived, I dressed him in his chef's costume. I got goosebumps when the kids walked into my classroom and began laughing and getting excited about our classroom writing pet. The smiles on their faces were priceless and that is because of you! I am so blessed to teach in the district/community that I do. I have amazing students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. I hope you enjoy these pictures and again thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1751299598626,"projectUrl":"project/a-goose-can-change-your-writing-curricul/9434011/","projectTitle":"A Goose Can Change Your Writing Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6756949_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x761,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566848280995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6756949"},{"teacherId":5292901,"projectId":9047563,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our project for some sensory materials! As you can see from the photos, the kids have had them out and are putting them to good use. The most amazing item is the body sock. The kids wanted to try wearing it. Some loved the feeling and didn't want to take it off. The material is very stretchy so kids can use it while they are working. One student used it while playing a game and was more calm than usual, displaying a benefit of using the body sock. Some of the kids who tried it out just wanted to roll all over the floor. One figured out how to stay in a space to move during a rug activity without disturbing others. He was able to wiggle and move but was still attentive and participating. The body sock has proven its benefits in my classroom.\r\n We were able to get a few other sensory items. The glitter boards were great because of the movement the kids can create. It can be held as a controller and squeezed using alternating hands. Kids squeeze the ends and it moves the glitter and liquid back and forth, promoting fine motor movement and growth as well as hand-eye coordination, and eye tracking. These fun toys build skills and give them a coping mechanism in order to better engage in learning. These items are in my classroom because of you and the Donors Choose Community! Thank you so much for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1742922526254,"projectUrl":"project/attention-lets-cope-with-these-tools/9047563/","projectTitle":"Attention! Let's Cope With These Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5292901_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588418563793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fairviewyoung5beek"},{"teacherId":5292901,"projectId":9018884,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously donating so my students will have a new book to keep at home. We read the book during story time the day I gave it to them. It is a book the kids ask to be read frequently. When I told them they were getting the book to take home, they were so excited and then asked if they had to bring it back. I chuckled and said, \"No, we had an awesome donation from a friend so you can have the book to keep.\" They cheered!\r\n Parents messaged me that evening to thank you for the book. The kids made them read the book when they got home and parents thought it was a fun and funny book. They were glad to have it. That is all because of you! Thank you so much for making this a reality for my students and their families!","fullyFundedDate":1744200754016,"projectUrl":"project/book-with-no-pictures-reading/9018884/","projectTitle":"Book With No Pictures Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5292901_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588418563793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fairviewyoung5beek"},{"teacherId":5292901,"projectId":8996957,"letterContent":"The kids are revving up their writing participation thanks to your contribution to our writing project. We were able to get Everlasting pencils, markers, and cross-stitch screens to enhance our writing time. The kids LOVE their new markers. It is amazing how this addition has drawn more students to the writing center on their own time. They love to draw and color with the markers and always ask if they can use them when we begin a class writing activity. Our rule is if there is a back to the paper, we cannot use markers because they bleed through. If there is no back to the paper, we can use them. Markers just make everything more vibrant and fun. What a way to draw in kids to the writing center.\r\n The Everlasting pencils are pencils that do not need to be sharpened. They stay sharpened with the special lead inside. The kids earn these when they are really attentive and working effectively during weekly handwriting activities. They get the choice of an Everlasting pencil, a gel pen, or a novelty eraser. The Everlasting pencils are pencils so they can use them anytime. \r\n I am so thankful for your contribution! These items may seem small but they make a huge impact when having 5 year olds write who do not want to write. I have had a surge of writing participants that really want to write. They are learning that while they are learning to write, they are also learning about letter sounds and reading words. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1735096202138,"projectUrl":"project/foster-writing-development-in-prek/8996957/","projectTitle":"Foster Writing Development in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5292901_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588418563793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fairviewyoung5beek"},{"teacherId":5292901,"projectId":8989823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project for breakfast snacks! We were able to get several boxes of applesauce and other fruit cups, applesauce pouches, NutriGrain bars, and gummy snacks. This should last us for the remainder of the school year. The kids were so thankful for the option to have a little snack when they get to school if needed.\r\n Before I was able to provide breakfast snacks as an option thanks to donors like you, the kids only had the option to eat the school breakfast. Many parents flag their child's account for no breakfast because of the extra cost. Kids would begin to complain that they were hungry or their stomach felt upset about an hour after coming to school. It is so hard to focus on activities and learning when your stomach hurts or is grumbling from hunger. It was difficult to keep their attention.\r\n Now that we have breakfast snack options thanks to you, kids who need a little something to tide them over until lunch are able to pick up a snack to eat during morning work time. Kids who have their hunger needs met have the energy to play, focus, and learn. It makes a huge difference in what we can accomplish. Thank you for your generosity, support, and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1734623762821,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-snacks-for-prek/8989823/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Snacks for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5292901_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588418563793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fairviewyoung5beek"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83856","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":411,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":91,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":37.9,"schoolId":83856,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fairview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fairview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/central-local-school-district/fairview-elementary-school/83856"}