{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kimball Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8479991,"projectId":10292498,"letterContent":"Here is a 500-word thank-you note focused on the impact of the donations in your second-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of Kleenex, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer to our second-grade classroom! Your kindness and support mean so much to me and my students. These everyday classroom supplies may seem simple, but they have a tremendous impact on our students and help create a clean, healthy, and welcoming environment where children can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nIn a second-grade classroom, we use tissues every day. From runny noses and seasonal allergies to the occasional cough or sneeze, having Kleenex readily available allows students to take care of themselves without having to leave the classroom. This helps minimize interruptions and allows valuable instructional time to continue. It also teaches our students the importance of personal hygiene and taking responsibility for their own health and well-being.\r\n\r\nClorox wipes are another essential part of our classroom. Second graders are busy learners who work with pencils, crayons, manipulatives, technology, books, and many other shared materials throughout the school day. Wipes allow us to regularly clean desks, tables, learning materials, and other frequently touched surfaces. Keeping our classroom clean helps create a more comfortable environment for everyone and gives students the opportunity to learn about cleanliness and taking care of their shared space.\r\n\r\nHand sanitizer is also an important resource in our classroom. With so many students learning, playing, and working together throughout the day, having hand sanitizer available makes it easier for students to clean their hands when soap and water are not immediately available. We use it before activities, after certain classroom tasks, and whenever students need an extra reminder to keep their hands clean. These small routines help students develop healthy habits that they can carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps provide supplies that our classroom depends on throughout the entire school year. Having these items available means that our classroom budget can be used for other important educational materials, such as books, learning games, hands-on activities, and resources that directly support student learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity shows my students that their education and well-being matter. It takes a community of caring adults to create a successful learning environment, and you have become an important part of our classroom community through your thoughtful donation.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us keep our classroom clean, comfortable, and ready for learning. Your support allows my second graders to spend more time learning, exploring, creating, and growing together. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Every tissue, wipe, and pump of hand sanitizer represents your support for our students, and we appreciate it more than words can express.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and for helping our second graders have a happy, healthy, and successful school year!","fullyFundedDate":1789444771916,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-2nd-grade-classroom/10292498/","projectTitle":"A Clean 2nd Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479991"},{"teacherId":8479991,"projectId":10470582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a sensory rocking chair for our classroom! Your kindness will make a meaningful difference in the daily life of one of our second-grade students with autism.\r\n\r\nFor some children, staying focused, calm, and ready to learn can be challenging. A sensory rocking chair provides a safe and supportive way for a child to meet sensory needs while remaining part of the classroom community. The gentle rocking motion can help provide comfort, promote self-regulation, and give the student an appropriate way to take a short sensory break when needed. Having access to this chair will help create a more welcoming and supportive learning environment where the student can feel comfortable and successful.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of my greatest goals is to make sure every child feels valued, accepted, and capable of learning. Students with autism may experience the classroom environment differently from their peers, and having the right sensory supports can make a tremendous difference. This chair is more than just a piece of classroom furniture. It is a tool that can help a child manage sensory input, regain focus, and participate more successfully in learning activities.\r\n\r\nThe sensory rocking chair will give our student a special place to pause, regroup, and feel calm when the classroom becomes overwhelming. Instead of feeling frustrated or unable to participate, the student will have a positive strategy for meeting sensory needs and returning to learning when ready. It will also encourage independence by helping the student learn to recognize when a sensory break is needed and use an appropriate classroom tool.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also sends an important message to our students: their needs matter, and there are people who believe in their ability to learn and succeed. Your donation helps us build an inclusive classroom where differences are respected and every student has the opportunity to feel successful. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and our students. Your gift will be used every day and will continue to make a positive impact throughout the school year. Each time our student settles into the rocking chair, takes a moment to regulate, and returns to an activity ready to learn, your kindness will be making a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide a classroom where all children can learn in ways that work best for them. Your generosity gives our student an important sensory support, greater comfort, and another opportunity to experience success at school.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support, compassion, and belief in our students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more inclusive, supportive, and successful place for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1787187156926,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-rocking-chair/10470582/","projectTitle":"Sensory Rocking Chair","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479991"},{"teacherId":10422185,"projectId":10069744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first grade classroom! Our new seat cushions, floor cleaner, magnetic letters, alphabet toys, and Play-Doh help us create a comfortable space with fun ways to learn. The cushions give students a cozy place for floor activities, and the floor cleaner helps keep our busy classroom ready for each day.\r\nDuring phonics, we are using the magnetic letters and alphabet toys to practice letter sounds and build short words. For example, students can build \"cat,\" then change one letter to make \"mat.\" Play-Doh gives them another hands-on way to form letters and strengthen the muscles they use for writing.\r\nThe students were excited to explore the new materials, especially the letters, toys, and Play-Doh! Having learning tools they can touch and move makes practice feel like play.\r\nOur next step is to build on these skills by reading and spelling more short words and using them in simple sentences. Your generosity gives my 12 first graders more ways to practice, grow in confidence, and enjoy learning. Thank you for being part of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776434269869,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-little-thinkers/10069744/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning for Little Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rupprecht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10422185_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769694176558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10422185"},{"teacherId":9631844,"projectId":10496700,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity, my 3rd grade students have a stronger conceptual understanding of multiplication and division! I have never seen more positive connections teaching the distributive property than I did using the Play-Doh you donated! Students were able to build arrays and 'cut' them apart to see the distributive property in action!\r\n\r\nWe have also been using the Same but Different cards to initial mathematical conversations. At first glance, you may not think there is math going on in the pictures on the cards. But through practice, my students have been discovering how universal math is in the world around them. Those aren't just potted plants. They are in equal rows on one side and in equal groups on the other!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your help in creating meaningful and hands-on learning experience for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787144132689,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/10496700/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deffenbaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9631844_orig.png?crop=906,906,x360,y329&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778534338158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9631844"},{"teacherId":10544974,"projectId":10366476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom and helping create a welcoming place for my students to learn and grow!\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board paper, borders, and decorations helped create a bright and inviting classroom. The magnetic bookshelf displays books that connect to our learning, while the pencil sharpener, snacks, and treats have been useful additions to our everyday classroom.\r\n\r\nWe also received a magnetic adding machine that my students are excited to use as we begin learning addition this year! It will give them a fun, hands-on way to practice new math skills.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see all of the new materials. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel welcomed, excited, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785294804618,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-a-great-year/10366476/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage for a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wittmeier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10544974_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783377927585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10544974"},{"teacherId":8479991,"projectId":10316001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to fund new books for my 2nd-grade classroom library. The students were excited to open and look at the new books on the first day of school. We were able to read some of them to help transition from summer to school mode. The books were amazing and helped spark discussions and relate the stories to our own classroom. Thank you again, as this would not be possible without your donations to help classrooms. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I can't wait to read more of the books this week to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1784752448135,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-books/10316001/","projectTitle":"Amazing Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479991"},{"teacherId":8479991,"projectId":10284607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations for my 2nd-grade classroom research books. Today was the first day of school, and they were so excited to explore the books we will learn about in our reading and writing program. I love that my students will be able to flip through pages and write research papers rather than using iPads. This will help their minds grow and how important physical books are for our learning. Thank you again for your support, and I know my students will have happy reading for weeks and months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1779371023699,"projectUrl":"project/informational-books-for-research/10284607/","projectTitle":"Informational Books for Research","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479991"},{"teacherId":8479991,"projectId":10284636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom for a new rug. The kids loved seeing the new rug today on the first day of school. My students would rather sit on the carpet than at their desks. We will enjoy using the rug for carpet time for most of our learning. I also love that each student will be able to sit in a smiley face and have their own space. Thank you again for your donations to help fund getting rid of the brown \"poop\" rug. This rug is well made and will last for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1779048525562,"projectUrl":"project/new-learning-rug/10284636/","projectTitle":"New Learning Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479991"},{"teacherId":8479991,"projectId":9439557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being a donor for my classroom. The students absolutely love the new wobble stools. The adjustable part makes it easy and fun for all students to sit comfortably at my rainbow table. I love that I am to be able to add new flex seating and able to make learning fun all while have students being able to focus on our studies. The wobble stools are very sturdy and will last for years to come in my classroom. Thank you again for being able to donate to make teachers wishes come true.","fullyFundedDate":1762288644316,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-flexible-seating/9439557/","projectTitle":"Small Group Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8479991"},{"teacherId":3915491,"projectId":9585476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom with organization. We save valuable time when we can easily grab the information folder we need and get to work. The students can keep their reading passages in the folders and easily find the page they need or go back to previous passages and review or reread the passage. We are able to transition to the next level quickly as all we need to do is grab the next folder and get started. Thank you for helping our class be more efficient with our reading routines.","fullyFundedDate":1764618628662,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success/9585476/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3915491"},{"teacherId":10183662,"projectId":9966012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and anonymous donation to our classroom. I am incredibly grateful for your support and thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to essential materials such as clipboards, dry erase markers, erasers, whiteboard tape, earbuds, and highlighters. We use whiteboards and dry erase markers often in our lessons, allowing students to actively participate, practice new skills, and receive immediate feedback. Additionally, highlighters are an important tool we use during our weekly reading passages to help students identify key details and strengthen their comprehension.\r\n\r\nAs we move further into the school year, many students begin to run low on classroom supplies. Being able to provide these materials directly to my students, without placing an additional financial burden on their families, is truly invaluable and a privilege made possible by your generosity.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will have a meaningful impact on daily instruction and student engagement. Thank you for investing in my students, our classroom, and their continued success.","fullyFundedDate":1766763931122,"projectUrl":"project/mark-it-up-empowering-students-to-read/9966012/","projectTitle":"Mark It Up: Empowering Students to Read, Think, and Annotate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10183662_orig.png?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766081566531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183662"},{"teacherId":10183662,"projectId":9614204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness and support have truly made a meaningful difference for my students and me.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has been an absolute hit; my students raved about it the entire first day they were able to use it, and they now ask to use it every single day. It helps them focus and gives them a sense of autonomy over their learning environment. I know this seating will have a long-lasting impact in my classroom for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe markers and bingo dabbers have also been incredibly well loved. They give students opportunities to express their creativity, and this group is full of amazing artists. Being able to incorporate these tools into our lessons has made learning more fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the sticky notes have been a game changer for lesson planning. They help me stay organized and on top of daily plans, which is especially helpful as a first-year teacher.\r\n\r\nAs a new teacher, I don't always have the opportunity to provide experiences like this for my students. Because of your generosity, I am able to go above and beyond to create the best possible learning environment for my class. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764618628432,"projectUrl":"project/my-seating-is-flexible-my-classroom-man/9614204/","projectTitle":"My Seating is flexible, My Classroom Management Isn't!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10183662_orig.png?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766081566531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10183662"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91782","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":123,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":90,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":70.1,"schoolId":91782,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kimball Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kimball Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-dakota/kimball-school-district-7-2/kimball-elementary-school/91782"}