{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Trailside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10032951,"projectId":10451707,"letterContent":"My students are able to use our hygiene station whenever they need a little extra support throughout the school day. It includes items such as toothpaste, hair ties, tissues, and other personal care supplies. Having these resources available allows me to quietly provide students with what they need without them having to worry about not having access to these items. Students can also take supplies home when needed so they can feel prepared and confident both at school and at home.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the hygiene station, they were excited to see that our classroom had these supplies available for them. Some even said, \"You are the best teacher!\" They quickly understood that it was a place they could go if they needed something, and I have loved being able to offer these resources in a way that is supportive and accessible to everyone.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue keeping the hygiene station stocked (which I hope more are willing to help with this) and available to my students throughout the school year. My goal is for every student to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn when they walk into our classroom. These supplies may seem like small things, but having access to them can make a big difference in a student's day. I am so grateful to our donors for helping me create a classroom where my students know they are cared for and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1786413086812,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-here-the-student-ess/10451707/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts Here - the Student Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kloeppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032951_orig.jpg?crop=2586,2586,x866,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783308495426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032951"},{"teacherId":10032951,"projectId":10364808,"letterContent":"My students are coming in every morning and starting their day with a journal prompt. Once they complete their journal, they have the opportunity to explore our STEAM Bins. My students have loved getting to explore the different materials and activities each morning, and I love seeing what they build, create, and discover. They still ask all the time if they can work on the STEAM Bins, and I know many of my students are excited to come to school on time because they look forward to having this opportunity.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the STEAM Bins, they were immediately excited and curious. They couldn't wait to open the bins, see what was inside, and start creating. It has been wonderful to watch them work together, problem-solve, and use their creativity in ways that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to do first thing in the morning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using the STEAM Bins, my students will keep exploring, building, and creating while practicing important skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. I will also be switching out the STEAM Bins quarterly, and I know my students will be excited to experience even more of these activities throughout the year. These resources have also helped me with classroom organization and have made our mornings run more smoothly. Most importantly, they have helped my students become more excited about coming to school and starting their day. I am so grateful to our donors for giving my students these opportunities and helping make our classroom mornings something they look forward to!","fullyFundedDate":1786023222175,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-steam/10364808/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds - STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kloeppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032951_orig.jpg?crop=2586,2586,x866,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783308495426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032951"},{"teacherId":10498273,"projectId":10457495,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly thankful to everyone who donated to help build our 4th grade classroom reading library! Having a classroom library filled with books that students can choose from is such a special part of our classroom. My goal is to create a space where every student can find a book that catches their interest and makes them excited to read. These supplies are helping turn that goal into a reality, and I am so excited to see my students exploring the library, discovering new books, and finding stories they love!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful impact on my students by giving them access to a classroom library that feels inviting, organized, and exciting. For many students, finding the right book can be the first step toward becoming a confident and enthusiastic reader. I am so grateful that you are helping me create an environment where my students can grow their love of reading and feel proud of their classroom library. Thank you for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a place where books and learning can truly come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1786318104226,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-classroom-library/10457495/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10498273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778037950163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10498273"},{"teacherId":10498273,"projectId":10310391,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly thankful to everyone who donated to help provide seat pockets for my classroom! These seat pockets have already made such a wonderful difference for my students. They give each student their own space to keep their supplies organized and easily accessible, which has helped our classroom feel much more neat and organized. My students love having a special place for their things, and I love seeing how much easier it is for them to find what they need!\r\n\r\nOur desks have almost no storage space, so without these seat pockets, many of my students' supplies would have to stay on top of their desks throughout the day. This would quickly become crowded and make it harder for students to stay organized and focused on their learning. Because of your generosity, my students now have a clean, organized space for their belongings, allowing them to spend less time searching for supplies and more time learning. Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a happier, more organized, and more successful place to learn. Your support truly means so much to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1780280005920,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-seat-pockets/10310391/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Seat Pockets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10498273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778037950163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10498273"},{"teacherId":7566576,"projectId":10521611,"letterContent":"Now every student can play at the same time. We had to rotate between three to four students, taking turns. Now we can play duets, and they can compose individually. The students will be able to all follow along in play-alongs and not need to wait for their turn. I can create more xylophone activities for the students. We can play color-coded songs and practice in small groups for performances in our classroom and for an arts night for parents. We can just have fun playing music. Thank you so much for your kindness and for supporting our students and the arts!!!","fullyFundedDate":1787885373822,"projectUrl":"project/lets-chime-in/10521611/","projectTitle":"Let's Chime In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steggell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7566576_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x322,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623795903936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7566576"},{"teacherId":7397034,"projectId":10371845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Island of the Blue Dolphins into my fifth grade classroom. Because of your generosity, every student has access to a copy of the book, allowing us to read, discuss, and learn together. Having a full class set gives my students the opportunity to engage deeply with a powerful story while strengthening their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and ability to support their thinking with evidence from the text.\r\n\r\nThis novel will also help me connect literacy with our fifth grade social studies and science learning. As we read, students will explore the history and culture behind the story, examine historical accuracy, learn more about Indigenous peoples and their experiences, and make connections to topics in the natural world. These discussions will help students understand that literature can be a starting point for asking questions, researching multiple perspectives, and thinking critically about history.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support of my students and our classroom. Your donation has provided us with a resource that we will be able to use year after year, giving many future fifth graders the opportunity to experience this meaningful book. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1785803852300,"projectUrl":"project/blue-dolphins-bright-minds-a-class-set/10371845/","projectTitle":"Blue Dolphins, Bright Minds: A Class Set for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siemers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7397034_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596766783842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7397034"},{"teacherId":7397034,"projectId":9506192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by funding copies of Nathan Hale's One Dead Spy and Worth. Your generosity gave my fifth grade students the opportunity to read engaging historical fiction and graphic novels that brought history to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese books sparked thoughtful discussions, strengthened reading skills, and helped students make deeper connections to the people and events they studied. Your kindness made a lasting difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your investment in my students and their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757382236006,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-build-historians-and-battle-c/9506192/","projectTitle":"Books That Build Historians and Battle Champs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siemers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7397034_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596766783842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7397034"},{"teacherId":9582130,"projectId":9551452,"letterContent":"My sixth grade students use the new highlighters and annotation supplies every day as we work to dive deeper into our reading. We use them during close reading to highlight key details, underline important ideas, circle unfamiliar vocabulary, and write notes in the margins about questions, connections, and reactions. The goal is to slow down our thinking and truly understand what the text is saying. During a recent nonfiction lesson, students color coded the text to identify main ideas and supporting evidence before discussing it with partners. I was able to hear them explain their thinking and defend why they marked certain parts of the text. The supplies did not just make the pages colorful, they made their thinking visible and strengthened their comprehension.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. Having their own highlighters and annotation tools made them feel prepared and empowered. For some students, it was the first time they had personal supplies specifically for active reading. That ownership immediately increased engagement and focus during our lessons.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, students are using their annotated texts to help them write about their reading. After marking important evidence, they use those highlights and notes to craft written responses, short constructed responses, and longer analytical paragraphs. The next step is helping them move from strong annotations to more detailed written explanations that clearly support their ideas with text evidence. These resources are helping them become more thoughtful readers and more confident writers.","fullyFundedDate":1764957962150,"projectUrl":"project/highlighting-learning/9551452/","projectTitle":"Highlighting Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bebee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582130"},{"teacherId":9997669,"projectId":9548366,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with creativity and collaboration! We are using the giant sticky notes to build anchor charts together during lessons so students can physically see our thinking grow in real time. The small sticky notes have been a game-changer for quick responses, brainstorming, and exit tickets. Every student has a voice, and it is easy to move ideas around as we refine our learning. One of my favorite moments was during a recent reading lesson when students eagerly jumped up to add the new story we read with the main character and what events/people shaped their life to our anchor chart for our upcoming writing prompt. They were so excited to see their thinking displayed and valued.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up. They were especially amazed by the giant sticky notes and immediately started asking, \"Can we use those today?\" The markers and bright paper made everything feel more fun and important.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be using these materials as we dive deeper into analyzing texts and building arguments. Students will work in small groups to create their own mini anchor charts and share them with the class, helping them take ownership of their learning and build confidence in explaining their ideas. Because of you, our classroom is more interactive, engaging, and student-centered. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our day-to-day learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760370089107,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-sync-and-soar-with-studysync/9548366/","projectTitle":"Help Us Sync and Soar with StudySync!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Litchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997669_orig.jpg?crop=2540,2540,x483,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778118600096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997669"},{"teacherId":9249419,"projectId":9823638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in sponsoring food items for our class. Your kindness made it possible for our students to take part in a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that went far beyond making pancakes.\r\n\r\nAs part of a unit on invisible labor, students explored all the unseen work that goes into the food we eat—from farming and transporting ingredients to preparation, cleanup, and care for others. Making pancakes together allowed students to experience this firsthand. They practiced teamwork, patience, and gratitude while recognizing the many roles and efforts involved in something that often feels simple or automatic.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students were able to connect classroom learning to real life, build empathy for others' work, and develop a deeper appreciation for food and those who help provide it. These lessons are foundational for lifelong skills such as responsibility, respect, and awareness.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in enriching education. Your support truly made a lasting impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760896300779,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-empowering-students-from-the/9823638/","projectTitle":"Brain Food: Empowering Students from the Inside Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9249419_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x107,y753&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756999631549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9249419"},{"teacherId":10032951,"projectId":9548403,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are excited to begin using their new notebooks for vocabulary practice and writing. Although we haven't started using them just yet, students already feel a sense of ownership knowing these notebooks are theirs and will be an important part of their learning. They are looking forward to using them and are working hard to finish their current notebooks to use the new ones.\r\n\r\nWhen the indoor recess materials arrived, the students' reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. Indoor recess can be challenging, but these new materials have made it a positive and engaging time. Students are now able to play cooperatively, stay active, and practice important social skills even when we can't go outside. The new options have helped create a calmer, happier classroom environment afterward. They are bummed when it's a chillier day but still go outside. They love these materials so much.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have resources that support both their academic learning and their social development. Next, we will begin incorporating the notebooks into daily lessons for vocabulary and writing, while continuing to use the indoor recess materials to encourage teamwork, creativity, and positive interactions. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1761058895786,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-learn-ready-to-grow/9548403/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Learn, Ready to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kloeppel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10032951_orig.jpg?crop=2586,2586,x866,y1400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783308495426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10032951"},{"teacherId":7732184,"projectId":8628799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our computer lab. Our students are enjoying the items we've been able to purchase due to your generosity. We've been able to have drawings each month to celebrate student behavior, and our younger grades have been able to participate more fully in coding with our hands-on coding games.\r\n\r\nWith the 250th birthday of our country, we were able to send out postcards to each state for our postcard exchange. As the postcards have been delivered to us, students take turns reading them out loud and learning about a new state. We place them on our large US map for students to learn geography. It has been a fun experience. We couldn't have done all of this without your help. 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