{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milbank Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4962635,"projectId":9416728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project,\"Hook the High Flyers on Reading\". Your support helped provide my higher-level students with engaging new books that truly challenge and inspire them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to literature that matches their abilities and fuels their love of learning. The excitement on their faces when they opened the box of books was priceless, and it wouldn't have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful to have someone like you who believes in the power of education and invests in our future readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1760051628868,"projectUrl":"project/hook-the-high-flyers-on-reading/9416728/","projectTitle":"Hook the High Flyers on Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4962635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510194280927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4962635"},{"teacherId":4962635,"projectId":9574421,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping fund our project! \r\nWe have had to have several indoor recess already this year due to rain. The games and activities purchased through this funded project have helped us during those indoor recesses. We have used our math skills as well as our fine motor skills while playing some of the games.\r\nOur creative side came out while creating our own stickers to be printed in our sticker maker. Then we colored them once they were printed.\r\nThank you for helping keep recess fun, even when we have to stay indoors.","fullyFundedDate":1757704507115,"projectUrl":"project/games-giggling-growth/9574421/","projectTitle":"Games, Giggling & Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4962635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510194280927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4962635"},{"teacherId":9009915,"projectId":9033959,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! My students LOVE listening to me read Geronimo Stilton books to them. They take us on a fun adventure and gets their imagination flowing. It is so fun to see their love for reading grow! Towards the end of first grade, many of them are able to pick up the book and read on their own.\r\n\r\nAlong with our complete Geronimo Stilton series, we received a number of Tonies for our Tonies box. My students love listening to these songs and stories during snack time and free time. We got a nature one that they enjoy listening to during tests. It calms their minds and bodies and helps them focus!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your generosity! We couldn't do it without help from people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786010108,"projectUrl":"project/adding-a-fun-twist-to-reading/9033959/","projectTitle":"Adding a Fun Twist to Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009915_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681770037632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9009915"},{"teacherId":8645238,"projectId":8512270,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my kindergarten classroom received an incredible set of resources from Hand2Mind that have already made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' learning, engagement, and confidence.\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten teacher, I believe that learning should be hands-on, joyful, and full of opportunities for young minds to explore, build, and grow. The Hand2Mind resources you helped fund have brought that vision to life in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials arrived, my students were captivated. The math manipulatives—such as counting bears, number rods, pattern blocks, and linking cubes—have transformed how we approach math lessons. Instead of abstract concepts, my students now physically build numbers, explore patterns, and solve problems in tangible, meaningful ways. For many of them, this was the first time math truly clicked—and it was incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nOne of the standout resources was the fine motor tools and literacy centers. These gave my students the chance to build their fine motor skills while also reinforcing foundational literacy concepts like letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and early writing skills. These tools made learning interactive and fun, helping even my most hesitant learners feel successful and excited about participating.\r\n\r\nI've seen firsthand how these materials support different learning styles. Some of my students are visual learners, others are kinesthetic, and still others thrive with auditory cues. Hand2Mind's multisensory resources offered something for everyone. Students who used to struggle to stay focused are now engaged for longer periods of time. Quiet students who were once hesitant to participate are more confident and eager to share their ideas. I've watched teamwork blossom as children collaborate, explain their thinking, and encourage each other during centers and small group activities.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the most heartwarming impact is the pride I see in their eyes when they \"get it\"—when they count all the way to 100 using the number grid, when they build a letter out of tactile materials, or when they confidently complete a pattern with no help. These moments are priceless, and they are a direct result of the resources you provided.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide tools—it created opportunities. Opportunities for growth, for confidence-building, and for joyful learning. You've empowered 5- and 6-year-olds to take charge of their education in a way that will resonate far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, in our students, and in the power of hands-on learning. Your generosity is making a real difference, one child at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1725027202009,"projectUrl":"project/hand2mind-resources-for-the-classroom/8512270/","projectTitle":"Hand2Mind Resources for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8645238_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682367807169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8645238"},{"teacherId":4962635,"projectId":9461538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project!\r\nWe love browsing through our classroom library, and having the book covers visible makes it so much easier to find the perfect story to read and enjoy.\r\n\r\nOur new dry erase boards have also been a big hit; one side is blank for drawing and problem-solving, while the other has dotted lines that help us practice writing our letters neatly within the lines.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, we've really appreciated the snacks for the days when someone forgets theirs.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755095123105,"projectUrl":"project/books-boards-brighter-days/9461538/","projectTitle":"Books, Boards & Brighter Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4962635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510194280927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4962635"},{"teacherId":8431080,"projectId":7568546,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project! My students and I are loving the new materials we received. The students are using the materials more often. They are loving that they can see themselves in the classroom and help celebrate divserity.\r\n\r\nThe new materials get use everyday and help students gain new insights in the word. They are learning more about themselves and others.\r\n\r\nWe have loved many of the materials already and look forward to all the future uses. Thank you for adding these items to my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Kellen","fullyFundedDate":1691586254091,"projectUrl":"project/student-exploration/7568546/","projectTitle":"Student Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8431080_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651436184101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8431080"},{"teacherId":8431080,"projectId":6411219,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project! My students and I are loving the new materials we received. The students are using the materials more often. They are loving that they can wiggle at carpet time or at center time.\r\n\r\nThe new mailbox has helped my staff stay organized and give everything a home. Students are loving that they can put their art/writing away where it belongs so they can take their work home. \r\n\r\nWe have loved many of the materials already and look forward to all the future uses. \r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Kellen","fullyFundedDate":1660091510823,"projectUrl":"project/new-options-for-preschool/6411219/","projectTitle":"New Options for Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kellen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8431080_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651436184101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8431080"},{"teacherId":9498265,"projectId":8958591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. My students were so excited to see the boxes come in the door. I had students waiting for the Magic Treehouse books and the Splat the Cat Books. The students were able to read the books right away. I can't thank you enough for what you have done for me and my students. As a first year teacher it is hard to have everything and know what every students likes for books. This was a great start to my classroom library and help me grow my library. \r\nGrowing my students interest in reading is always a great feeling. The students were super appreciative for your generous donation. Growing a library enhances the students learning and love for reading and you were part of their reading journey. Some of the books that were in your donation were educations books about the different holidays and important events in american history. I have used these books in my lessons that pertain to subject we are talking about. They are super beneficial to the students to get a visual. \r\nCan't thank you enough for your donation to my classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1735605143863,"projectUrl":"project/miss-vatthauer-library/8958591/","projectTitle":"Miss. Vatthauer Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vatthauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9498265"},{"teacherId":4962635,"projectId":8903012,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to our listening comprehension project! We received all of our Tonie's characters and are beyond excited to get to listen to each of them. We got our National Geographic Penguins character just in time, as we will be starting our unit on penguins in a couple weeks. This Tonie will nicely add to our basic knowledge about penguins and will also be a lot of fun for us to listen to.\r\nThank you, again for supporting our project and helping make learning fun and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1735605144017,"projectUrl":"project/building-vocabulary-listening-skills/8903012/","projectTitle":"Building Vocabulary & Listening Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4962635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510194280927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4962635"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91876","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":408,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":78,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":65.6,"schoolId":91876,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Milbank Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Milbank Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-dakota/milbank-school-district-25-4/koch-elementary-school/91876"}