{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Metzger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6735073,"projectId":10469478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous purchase and for helping me create a cozy, welcoming, and happy environment for my students. ❤️\r\n\r\nWe have been using the carpet since the very first day it arrived in our classroom, along with the whiteboards and markers. My students are so excited to sit and work together as a whole class because they now have the materials they need to learn and participate.\r\n\r\nThey especially love the carpet—it is super cute! One of my students even said, \"Maestra, this is our happy place.\" 🥹❤️\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for supporting our classroom. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in my students' everyday learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1788387022103,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-place-to-learn-grow-and/10469478/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Place to Learn, Grow, and Belong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6735073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677284745031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6735073"},{"teacherId":6735073,"projectId":9874734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of books and small goodies for my students! Your kindness made such a positive and meaningful impact in our classroom. For many of my students, especially those who come from marginalized and low-income families, receiving something special during the holidays meant more than you may ever realize. Seeing their excitement, smiles, and joy as they received their gifts was truly priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave them more than books and goodies—you gave them a moment of happiness and reminded them that there are people in their community who care about them and want them to feel special. As their teacher, I am incredibly grateful for people like you who help us create beautiful memories for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an amazing example of what kindness, generosity, and caring for others look like. The impact of your donation went far beyond the items themselves. Thank you for helping our students feel seen, valued, and loved. Please keep shining your light and making this world a brighter and kinder place! ❤️📚✨","fullyFundedDate":1763666764097,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-small-goodies-for-the-holidays/9874734/","projectTitle":"Books and Small Goodies for the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6735073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677284745031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6735073"},{"teacherId":9887800,"projectId":9879665,"letterContent":"First off thank you so much for your amazing contribution to my students. Their lives and education will forever be changed for the better because of you generosity. \r\n\r\nWith your donations I was able to buy a curriculum that teaches non verbal students colors, shapes, letters and numbers through play. With this curriculum and the manipulatives your donations provided my students were able to make meaningful connections. \r\n\r\nThrough every day scenarios and real life objects, the students began to build understanding and realization of educational skills and things that they experience in their every day lives. Each and every student became engaged over the course of the year since implementing this curriculum and toys. It brought the staff and myself so much joy to see the excitement and curiosity shine through our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767929891376,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-to-read/9879665/","projectTitle":"Help us Learn to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9887800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736909543016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887800"},{"teacherId":10040533,"projectId":9923107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has truly made a meaningful difference for my students, and I am incredibly grateful for the time and care you took to invest in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe new books you helped provide—especially the Dog Man and Wings of Fire series—have immediately captured my students' attention. Many of my students are now excited to pick up a book during free time or independent reading, and it has been wonderful to see students recommending these stories to each other and eagerly waiting for their turn to read them. The excitement around these popular series has helped spark conversations about books and has encouraged even reluctant readers to dive in.\r\n\r\nThe stuffed animal reading buddies have also become a special part of our reading time. Students love choosing a reading buddy to sit with while they read, which helps make reading feel cozy, fun, and less intimidating. For some students, having a buddy beside them builds confidence and helps them settle into a story more comfortably.\r\n\r\nThe whisper reading phones have been another fantastic addition. They allow students to quietly hear themselves read, which helps them focus on their fluency and comprehension without distracting others. Students enjoy using them, and they've been a great tool for supporting developing readers.\r\n\r\nThe bookmarks that students can color and the coloring books used as reading rewards have helped build excitement around reading as well. Being able to personalize their bookmarks gives students a sense of ownership over their reading, and the small rewards help motivate students to keep practicing and reaching their reading goals.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom reading environment has become more engaging, supportive, and joyful. You have helped create opportunities for students to discover books they love, build confidence in their reading abilities, and develop positive habits that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and for helping nurture a love of reading. Your support truly means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1767381130888,"projectUrl":"project/reading-extravaganza/9923107/","projectTitle":"Reading Extravaganza!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10040533_orig.jpg?crop=2600,2600,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764026327477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040533"},{"teacherId":9887800,"projectId":9702319,"letterContent":"I just wanted to share how impactful your donation has been for my students. My classroom is comprised of five kindergarten students and two first graders all who are on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. These students are all nonverbal and communicate in their own ways. When my students become very overwhelmed when they can not regulate their bodies they love to use the sensory bins and swing. They were all so excited when we introduced the sensory bins and swing to them. The items that your amazing donations bought are so popular that we have had to put up the swing during academic times so the students can concentrate! Next steps for the students is to be able to access these materials when needed and then put them away and come back to the activity that they were previously working on. \r\nI want to communicate just how important people like you are to public education and for students with special needs to have a meaningful education. Words will never be able to fully convey my gratitude to each and everyone one of you.","fullyFundedDate":1762364435750,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-1st-2nd-autism-classroom/9702319/","projectTitle":"Kinder, 1st, 2nd Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9887800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736909543016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887800"},{"teacherId":9847094,"projectId":9488408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the stools that my students can use as another seating option. They have come in handy at my teacher table and the kids love sitting on their favorite color when they come to their reading groups each day.\r\nI also appreciate the sanitizing wipes that have become a part of my daily routine to help keep my classroom clean and stop the spread of germs and illness. Wiping down all surfaces each week gives me peace of mind that my students have a better chance of staying healthy and being at school learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757560880496,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-second-grade/9488408/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733168282192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847094"},{"teacherId":10261277,"projectId":9714298,"letterContent":"You cannot imagine how appreciative my students were when they received the materials that were donated. As soon as we introduced the new items, the tone of the classroom shifted in a noticeable and positive way. Students who often struggle to stay still or focused immediately gravitated toward the supports because they offered a productive outlet for their energy. Being able to wiggle or move quietly without disrupting others has allowed several students to settle into their work more naturally. One student in particular said, \"Oh Mrs. Ponce, this will for sure help me focus in class,\" and while it was a simple statement, it captured exactly what many of them were feeling. These tools provided a sense of relief and comfort that helped them engage academically with fewer barriers in their way. The materials were practical, easy to use, and instantly incorporated into our daily routines, which made the transition smooth for both the students and myself.\r\n\r\nWhat stood out just as much as their excitement was their eagerness to express gratitude. Writing can be challenging for some of my students, but they were motivated to write thank-you letters because they understood that someone had invested in their learning. That sense of ownership and appreciation is not something I can create on my own; it comes from students recognizing the value of what they've been given. Beyond their excitement, I have already seen meaningful changes in the classroom. Three students in particular, who usually spend a significant amount of time shifting in and out of their seats, have been able to remain more focused and productive with the foot bouncers. Instead of frequent interruptions or constant redirection, these students now have a way to manage their restlessness in a controlled and appropriate manner. This shift has helped them participate in lessons more consistently and complete tasks with greater independence. These improvements may seem small on the surface, but for these students, they truly make a day-to-day difference.\r\n\r\nI also want to acknowledge that this is something I would not have been able to provide without your support. Teachers often stretch their resources as far as possible, but some tools simply fall outside what we can purchase on our own. Your donation filled a need that directly supports student learning, focus, and comfort. Because of your generosity, students who previously struggled to stay engaged now have access to tools that help them be more successful in the classroom. The impact has been immediate, steady, and very noticeable. Thank you for taking the time to invest in our classroom and for giving my students access to materials that genuinely help them do their best each day. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763421479382,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-active-3rd-graders-stay-focused/9714298/","projectTitle":"Help Our Active 3rd Graders Stay Focused and Engaged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10261277_orig.png?crop=874,874,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757869248266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10261277"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88457","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":553,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":4,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":76.6,"schoolId":88457,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Metzger Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Metzger Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/tigard-tualatin-sch-dist-23j/metzger-elementary-school/88457"}