{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Birch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9900827,"projectId":9135341,"letterContent":"The flexible seating has been an amazing addition to our classroom! The kids LOVE using them and they have been used everyday during our independent work time. They get to use them during this time and it has shown me that they can be responsible enough to use the items. We also have specific station time where the kids sit around the room using the seating options, and it creates such a relaxing work environment! \r\n\r\nAs for the chair bands....OH MY GOODNESS!! I have multiple students who are extremely ADHD and fidgety and these bands have been a lifesaver for me. They swing their feet on them, bounce their legs, or just use it as a pressure thing on their ankles. The kids tell me all the time that the bands help them focus better. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for taking a chance on us and providing such wonderful additions to my classroom. The kiddos and I are beyond grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746786140888,"projectUrl":"project/flexing-our-sped-muscles/9135341/","projectTitle":"Flexing our SpEd Muscles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adame","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9900827_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762898305807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9900827"},{"teacherId":9464464,"projectId":9300216,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to meaningful books that teach important social-emotional skills like empathy, self-control, problem-solving, and celebrating differences. These stories give us the chance to pause, reflect, and talk about real-life situations in a safe and supportive way.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading SEL books looks like students gathering on the carpet, listening closely, and then sharing their own connections. Many of my students are especially excited to act out scenarios from the stories or talk about times they've used strategies—like taking deep breaths or using kind words—with friends. One student who often struggled with frustration now proudly shares how a character's calming strategy works for him, too.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping my students grow not just as readers, but as kind and thoughtful community members. Thank you for giving us this gift!","fullyFundedDate":1747922279617,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-lead-a-student-led-literacy-ini/9300216/","projectTitle":"Read to Lead: A Student-Led Literacy Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464464_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724428916219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464464"},{"teacherId":9464464,"projectId":9289803,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have wireless headphones and charging ports—and they are thrilled! The headphones allow each child to focus on reading, math, and learning games without distractions, which has made a huge difference in their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nOne of my hesitant readers now loves recording herself and listening back privately, while another student who struggles to focus can stay on task much longer. These small moments add up to big growth.\r\n\r\nYour gift has truly transformed our classroom—thank you for making learning engaging, focused, and fun for my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1746785754317,"projectUrl":"project/sound-for-success/9289803/","projectTitle":"Sound for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464464_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724428916219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464464"},{"teacherId":9436584,"projectId":9061684,"letterContent":"Since receiving our new STEM stations through DonorsChoose, I have watched my students' excitement for learning grow every single day. The hands-on materials have given them opportunities to problem-solve, design, and create in ways that traditional lessons simply couldn't. Children who were once hesitant to participate are now eager to collaborate and share their ideas. Our STEM time has become one of the most anticipated parts of the day, and I can see their confidence and curiosity expanding as they realize they are capable of thinking like real scientists and engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1746785532803,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-mornings/9061684/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Mornings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9436584_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736906075360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9436584"},{"teacherId":8726577,"projectId":8588912,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed getting to start their day in a unique, hands on way. Each day when my students enter the room. They get to choose a hands on activity to use. This gives them a 'soft start' to their day and an opportunity to get settled and quietly visit with friends while others are arriving. \r\n When my students first saw our 'soft start' materials, they were SO excited! They look forward to using them each day. \r\n We have also been able to use these products for reading and math lessons. We use them for STEM bin Fridays as well. My students and I cannot thank you enough for helping to fund this project.","fullyFundedDate":1731555293278,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-start/8588912/","projectTitle":"A Bright Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirkindoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8726577_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705507491124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8726577"},{"teacherId":9640834,"projectId":8611681,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for funding my Donors Choose project. When the boxes arrived I cannot tell you how excited I was, let alone my students. They were jumping up and down with excitement over the wobble stools and the over-the-chair pocket organizers. They were so eager to have me put their name tag in the slots on the chair. It makes it so much easier for them to find things. They can see where everything is! \r\n\r\nI will be using the scrimmage shirts next month multiple times. This is the month we have several trips outside the school. This is always stressful for me as a teacher. My students are still little. I have to watch them so carefully. I am constantly trying to count heads the entire trip. This is not easy because there are always large groups that go together. Having the students wearing the same colored shirts that can easily go on gives me a little more peace of mind. It allows me to see them and keep up with them so much better. I can use these shirts year after year and I don't have to worry about that expense. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful to my donors!!","fullyFundedDate":1733495196759,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-organized/8611681/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640834"},{"teacherId":9464464,"projectId":8690233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for my classroom at Birch Elementary. My students were ecstatic when we received our materials and again when we were finally able to put them to use. These items have made a vast difference in our organization. \r\n\r\n Having our book buckets has allowed our students to keep up with our classroom books in a much more efficient way and allows for our students to locate them easily since I was able to assign one bucket to each student. Our chair pockets have been the biggest game changer. Allowing for more table space for our students to work. Not having desks was difficult but with our chair pockets our most needed daily supplies are able to be close and yet out of the way. \r\n\r\nLastly, our paper slots have been very helpful in keeping up with class assignments. Students have a designated slot that belongs to them where they are able to keep assignments we have completed as well as ones we are working on throughout the week. We are truly so thankful for these items and the difference it has made in our day to day routine.","fullyFundedDate":1725887551129,"projectUrl":"project/playful-and-practical-bright-storage-so/8690233/","projectTitle":"Playful and Practical: Bright Storage Solutions for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464464_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724428916219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464464"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12255","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":639,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":69.4,"schoolId":12255,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Birch Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Birch Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/pine-tree-independent-school-district/pine-tree-elementary-school/12255"}