{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":457742,"projectId":10148212,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our most loved books are back in students' hands—strong, sturdy, and ready for many more reads! Where pages were once taped and covers worn thin, we now have fresh copies that students are just as excited to check out. The joy hasn't changed—if anything, it's grown. Students are eagerly revisiting old favorites and sharing them with new friends, building confidence and excitement around reading every day. Your support didn't just replace books; it renewed access, enthusiasm, and opportunity. Thank you for helping keep the love of reading alive and thriving in our library!","fullyFundedDate":1773837442355,"projectUrl":"project/loved-to-pieces-replacing-the-most-read/10148212/","projectTitle":"Loved to Pieces: Replacing the Most Read Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-radway"},{"teacherId":457742,"projectId":10007473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing this rich collection of new nonfiction books. My students voted on the books each class wanted to read, reading three total. It's so much fun to watch how young students LOVE learning new things. Nonfiction really is a gem to them! I was also very excited to show them the shiny new GOLD SIBERT stickers that we were able to put on past winners. The Silver Sibert stickers will be going on the honor books soon -- they were slightly back ordered and just arrived in the library this week. Once again, thank you for supporting our library and our students' love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1771281259112,"projectUrl":"project/a-mock-sibert-award-experience-reading/10007473/","projectTitle":"A Mock Sibert Award Experience: Reading Nonfiction with Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-radway"},{"teacherId":8186530,"projectId":9560241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get our new bookshelf! It has made such a big difference in our preschool classroom.\r\nBefore, our books were kept in bins. Now they're displayed at kid-height, and the children can easily see and choose what they want to read. When they first saw the shelf, they were SO excited! They gathered around it, pointing out favorites and quickly picking books to look through on the rug. They were so proud and kept saying, \"These are our books!\"\r\nOne of the sweetest changes has been how much the children enjoy using our cozy book area to calm their bodies. Throughout the day, you'll see students quietly flipping through pages on their own or sitting with one or two friends, peacefully sharing a story. It's become a special, relaxing space for them.\r\nWe use the shelf every day during center time, and the kids love choosing books independently, studying the pictures, and retelling stories in their own words. This bookshelf has truly helped grow their independence, confidence, and love for reading. Thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762266266705,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-our-stories/9560241/","projectTitle":"A Home for Our Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186530_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731173451041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186530"},{"teacherId":457742,"projectId":9886850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Mock Caldecott Project! Because of your donation, students were able to explore the work of ten different illustrators, learn to appreciate a variety of illustration techniques, and think deeply about how pictures help tell a story. They practiced careful observation, discussion, and critical thinking before proudly casting their votes for the illustrations they felt best deserved the Caldecott Award. Your generosity made this meaningful, hands-on learning experience possible, and it truly sparked excitement, confidence, and thoughtful conversation about books and art among our students. I was even able to add the shiny gold and silver medals to this year's winners because of the generosity of this project from a few years ago! I couldn't do this project without your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1764605111508,"projectUrl":"project/mock-caldecott-2026-analyzing-picture-b/9886850/","projectTitle":"Mock Caldecott 2026: Analyzing Picture Book Illustrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-radway"},{"teacherId":10056850,"projectId":9856641,"letterContent":"It is with deep gratitude that I thank you for your generous contribution to my project, Laminating Makes Learning Fun. With the addition of a laminator, I have been able to add valuable visual tools to my classroom. I have several ELL students in my class. Adding visuals is vital not only for emergent readers but also children learning English for the first time. I use hand signals for several classroom procedures. I now have the capability to print and laminate visual reminders of these signals. \r\n\r\nIn the future I will have the ability to create and laminate materials to use in daily centers or even send home as extension activities. Lamination allows these materials to be used multiple times, cutting down on the teacher prep time required for each activity. I am so very thankful! A classroom laminator is something that will be used to extend learning daily!","fullyFundedDate":1762200003650,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-makes-learning-fun/9856641/","projectTitle":"Laminating Makes Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10056850_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752785838744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056850"},{"teacherId":10340325,"projectId":9871719,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project; \"Less Noise, More Focus\"! Headphones are crucial in the elementary school setting. Headphones minimize distractions, allowing students to concentrate, collaborate, and learn effectively. When the headphones arrived, my team of teachers raced upstairs eagerly awaiting the unboxing of this amazing gift. The headphones were put to use the very next day!\r\n\r\nThe headphones help create a conducive environment for focused work. Students wear them daily during independent work and individualized learning experiences. Our students use them for reading and math apps such Lexia Core 5, Dreambox, Bookflix and Epic. We are also starting our winter testing sessions to assess growth in math and reading. Headphones allow students to listen to the content at their own pace and to replay instructions. Headphones also promote self-regulation. When students have their own headphones, they are responsible for managing their own learning resources. This empowers students to internalize and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThis project benefits many students at Lowell, and we are extremely grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762309501781,"projectUrl":"project/less-noise-more-focus/9871719/","projectTitle":"Less Noise, More Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340325_orig.jpg?crop=535,536,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762202584152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340325"},{"teacherId":10056850,"projectId":9847746,"letterContent":"It is with heartfelt gratitude that I thank you for your generous donation to my project \"Headphones for Learning\".\r\n\r\nI teach at a Title I school and very few of my students come to school with school supplies. Headphones are expensive. The families of my students don't have the ability or means to provide them. We use headphones daily for leaning. \r\n\r\nOur district uses a math and a literacy IPad program daily. When the children have headphones it gives me the ability to pull individuals or small groups to check-in and extend or scaffold learning. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761261155850,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/9847746/","projectTitle":"Headphones for learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mergen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10056850_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752785838744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056850"},{"teacherId":8186530,"projectId":9451796,"letterContent":"Our students are loving the new sensory tray for our light table. The tray allows students to experiment with a variety of materials—shapes, colors, and textures—on the light table, helping them build fine motor skills, explore cause and effect, and engage in creative play. The sorting trays also support early math skills as students sort by color, shape, and size.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to rotate seasonal and themed materials in the tray to keep activities fresh and engaging. These tools continue to make our light table explorations more hands-on and meaningful every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping our preschoolers explore, learn, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1752671612236,"projectUrl":"project/a-brighter-way-to-learn-light-table-too/9451796/","projectTitle":"A Brighter Way to Learn: Light Table Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186530_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731173451041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186530"},{"teacherId":8186530,"projectId":9285887,"letterContent":"Our students are absolutely loving the new movement and balance materials! We use them in the gym during indoor recess when it's too cold or rainy to play outside, and they have quickly become a favorite activity. The children love creating obstacle courses, balancing, and finding new ways to move their bodies while having fun and staying active.\r\n\r\nThe new cart that stores and organizes all the equipment has been just as valuable. It helps keep everything neat and accessible, and the children are learning to take responsibility for setting up and putting away materials. This sense of independence and ownership has been wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made indoor recess more engaging and meaningful. They help students build balance, coordination, and confidence while also encouraging cooperation and teamwork. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us give our preschoolers a healthy, active way to play and grow—even on days we can't go outside. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our students' development and daily joy at school.","fullyFundedDate":1746785885301,"projectUrl":"project/get-moving-stay-balanced/9285887/","projectTitle":"Get Moving, Stay Balanced","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186530_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731173451041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186530"},{"teacherId":457742,"projectId":9604553,"letterContent":"As soon as the books arrived in the mail I knew I needed to get them into the library catalog for teacher checkout! These books that you have provided for read alouds are going to get kids laughing, thinking, and working together to make a successful school community. Today I sent out the email to teachers giving quick book blurbs about the first seven and they are already being checked out and planned to be read on Monday! We have a dedicated staff who know how to bring literature into their classroom to help build a positive learning community. Thank you for providing rich literature to make that happen! It wouldn't be possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1756474946141,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-off-the-shelf-perfect-first-day-r/9604553/","projectTitle":"Fresh Off the Shelf: Perfect First-Day Read-Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-radway"},{"teacherId":457742,"projectId":9289754,"letterContent":"These indestructible bindings have held up to the first round of checkouts at the library and I know they will last for years to come! Thank you for your generous support of this project bringing new life to well-loved books that young students can't get enough of! I used one book as a read aloud in first grade and the books flew off the shelf. I should have remembered to take pictures of the shelves when they were full. Rest assured that all the books have arrived and nearly half are already being loved by students in their classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1746638996597,"projectUrl":"project/forever-friends-indestructible-adventur/9289754/","projectTitle":"Forever Friends: Indestructible Adventures with Elephant, Piggie, and Pigeon","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-radway"},{"teacherId":457742,"projectId":9225228,"letterContent":"These books came at the perfect time! The fifth grade teachers were having their classes choose a chapter book and challenging them to read the whole thing in a week. This week was also the final week of checking out books in the library. After my book talk lesson in the library, all but two of the Girls Survived chapter books were chosen and checked out. Classroom teachers told me that many worked diligently to finish the book in the short time frame. I picked one of the remaining two and participated in the the challenge. It was a great community building experience that we plan on implementing again next year. Thank you for your generous donation to add this series to our school's library! I know the books will be read and loved for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1744207271409,"projectUrl":"project/loved-i-survived-try-girls-survive/9225228/","projectTitle":"Loved \"I Survived?\"; Try \"Girls Survive!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-radway"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_92034","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":426,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":10,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":39.0,"schoolId":92034,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lowell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lowell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-dakota/sioux-falls-school-district-49-5/lowell-math-science-elementary-school/92034"}