{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Trailside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","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://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","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. My students have loved receiving postcards from the 50 states to celebrate our country's birth!","fullyFundedDate":1723518764083,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-computer-lab/8628799/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Computer Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7732184_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631156975986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angie-farley"},{"teacherId":7732184,"projectId":9793655,"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. My students have loved receiving postcards from the 50 states to celebrate our country's birth!","fullyFundedDate":1760370088678,"projectUrl":"project/stem-activities-needed-for-younger-learn/9793655/","projectTitle":"STEM Activities Needed for younger learners in the lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7732184_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631156975986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angie-farley"},{"teacherId":9515904,"projectId":9511002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Because of you, every student in my classroom now has consistent access to high-quality headphones, which has made a meaningful difference in how we learn each day. Headphones allow students to fully engage with digital lessons, listen to directions clearly, and work at their own pace without distractions. This has been especially helpful during small-group instruction, assessments, and individualized learning activities.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having their own set of headphones they can rely on. They feel more independent and focused, and transitions between activities are smoother because students are ready to learn right away. Many students have shared how much they enjoy being able to clearly hear stories, videos, and learning games without background noise, which helps them stay engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my learners who benefit most from reduced distractions have especially thrived with this technology. Having headphones has supported their focus, emotional regulation, and overall classroom success. Your generosity has truly helped create a more inclusive, equitable learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and making such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757423418968,"projectUrl":"project/equal-access-to-learning-headphones-for/9511002/","projectTitle":"Equal Access to Learning: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolfe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9515904_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y530&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713565374181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbellawolfe"},{"teacherId":10049172,"projectId":9393505,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donations. With your help, we were able to purchase a set of high quality classroom headphones. With these headphones, our class has been able to access educational programs that are designed to target their individual learning needs. This allows each student to progress at their own pace and focus on areas in math and reading that require more attention.\r\n\r\nBesides academic improvement, we have also noticed an improvement in their technological literacy. They are now more adept at independently logging onto computers and navigating through lessons, which fosters a sense of autonomy and boosts their confidence in using technology.\r\n\r\nThe quality of the headphones has proven to be invaluable. The woven cords are particularly appreciated, as they minimize tangling—a lifesaver in a kindergarten classroom! The headphones also feature excellent sound quality, which ensures that students remain engaged and focused on their tasks without distractions from surrounding noise. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for making a difference in our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1753657213435,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up-classroom-headphones-needed/9393505/","projectTitle":"Listen Up! Classroom Headphones Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hovanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049172_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x286,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751860133526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049172"},{"teacherId":9997669,"projectId":9259842,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation of two full class sets of novels, my students are experiencing reading in a brand-new way. Having their own copies means we can all read together as a class without waiting for library checkouts or sharing limited books. These novels work seamlessly with our new Study Sync curriculum, and I'm able to use them for extension projects that give students more opportunities to think critically and creatively. They are practicing important skills such as analyzing characters, making inferences, and connecting themes across different texts.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading often means students following along in their own books, jotting down notes and reflections on separate papers, and then coming together for whole-group conversations. These discussions have become lively and thoughtful, with students eager to share their perspectives and build on each other's ideas. Having class sets has made it possible for everyone to engage in the same story at the same time, which has deepened our sense of community as readers.\r\n\r\nSome students are especially thriving with this new approach. A few who were once hesitant to participate in discussions are now raising their hands excitedly, ready to contribute because they feel prepared and confident. Others have already raced ahead to finish the books on their own, proud to share insights with their peers. This project has truly made reading more accessible, meaningful, and joyful for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746461033126,"projectUrl":"project/booked-for-adventure-exploring-novels-t/9259842/","projectTitle":"Booked for Adventure: Exploring Novels Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Litchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997669"},{"teacherId":9582130,"projectId":9260304,"letterContent":"The books Hatchet and Walk Two Moons are great stories that my students have fallen in love with. I believe that the students were able to have more meaningful conversations and discussions as they read. With their own copies, they were able to intently follow along and it also sparked engagement. Both of these stories engage students- they encourage deep thinking, create important conversation, and help students develop stronger connections with literature. I am so grateful for this generous donation and for the opportunities that it has created for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746461033223,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study/9260304/","projectTitle":"Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bebee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582130"},{"teacherId":8039724,"projectId":9333567,"letterContent":"We have received our shipments and now the students in my class are enjoying the books you generously donated. The kids can now read the list from Battle of the Books. This makes it so much easier for them to get prepared for the competition in March. \r\n You can't imagine the joy the students showed when the books showed up in my classroom! Thank you so much. We all appreciate you taking the time to look at my project and fund it. You are making a difference in the educational journey of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1756772016552,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-reading-journey/9333567/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books Reading Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8039724"},{"teacherId":9997669,"projectId":9253139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books for our Battle of the Books program! Having a full class set has been a game changer for silent reading time. Instead of waiting for a chance to check out a copy, every student now has their own book to enjoy, which means they can dive in right away and keep up their momentum.\r\n\r\nThese texts are giving my students the chance to build stamina, strengthen comprehension, and develop a love of independent reading. Many are practicing skills like making inferences, tracking themes, and comparing books on their own. Some students have already finished multiple titles and are excitedly swapping recommendations with their classmates. My students always beg for independent reading time during the school day so they can finish their book and grab a new one. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading in our classroom has become a time my students look forward to every day. They're discovering the joy of getting lost in a book, and their confidence as readers is growing with each page. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1744833632364,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-battle-of-the-books/9253139/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Battle of the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Litchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997669"},{"teacherId":7910043,"projectId":9131328,"letterContent":"Our library has been transformed into a space where students can grow as innovative learners, develop a profound sense of patriotism, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading. The atmosphere invites them not only to open books but also to open their minds to the values of citizenship, history, and pride in our country. This vision has given our students a gathering space that feels meaningful, inspiring, and alive.\r\n\r\nA central highlight of this project is our new 50 States rug. Each week, students gather around it to share stories, point out where they and their families have traveled, and connect with relatives spread across the nation. This special space has sparked conversations, curiosity, and joy while helping them see themselves as part of something bigger—the story of America itself.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to the Alpine School District Foundation and all our donors for making this vision a reality. The rug, along with the patriotic décor throughout the library, has created a learning environment that celebrates both reading and love of country. Your generosity has given our students a place they look forward to visiting each week, and the impact will continue to grow with every child who steps through our library doors.","fullyFundedDate":1744331022771,"projectUrl":"project/revolutionary-readers/9131328/","projectTitle":"Revolutionary Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910043_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742485798315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trailsideraptors"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127592","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1044,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":16,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":127592,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Trailside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Trailside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/alpine-school-district/trailside-elementary-school-opening-august-2021/127592"}