{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Midvale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6537990,"projectId":9488723,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our multilingual students discover the amazing world of life cycles! 🦋🌱\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has provided our diverse classroom with hands-on materials that make learning about life cycles accessible and exciting for students from all language backgrounds.\r\n\r\nThe Magic You've Created\r\nVisual learning that transcends language barriers through colorful diagrams and models\r\nHands-on exploration where students can touch, sort, and sequence life cycle stages\r\nVocabulary building in both English and students' home languages\r\nScientific understanding through concrete, manipulative materials\r\nConfidence building as students share observations in their strongest language\r\nWhat We're Seeing\r\nOur multilingual learners are thriving as they explore butterfly metamorphosis, plant growth cycles, and animal development stages. The visual materials allow them to understand complex concepts before mastering all the English vocabulary, building their confidence as both scientists and language learners. Students are excitedly sharing their discoveries in multiple languages, creating a rich learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nFrom Our Hearts\r\nYou've shown our students that science is a universal language and that curiosity knows no borders. Thank you for believing in the potential of every learner and for providing tools that help all our students succeed, regardless of their language background.","fullyFundedDate":1757633206642,"projectUrl":"project/life-cycle-centers-for-hands-support-for/9488723/","projectTitle":"Life Cycle Centers for Hands-Support for Multi-Lingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6537990_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754151175183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6537990"},{"teacherId":6537990,"projectId":9528041,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the magic of felt storytelling to our classroom! 📚✨\r\n\r\nYour wonderful donation has opened up a whole new world of creative expression for our students. The colorful felt pieces, story boards, and storytelling materials have already transformed our learning space into an interactive storytelling haven.\r\n\r\nThe Magic You've Created\r\nHands-on learning as students create characters and scenes with their own hands\r\nEnhanced creativity through tactile storytelling experiences\r\nImproved language skills as they narrate their felt board adventures\r\nCollaborative play as students work together to build stories\r\nConfidence building through interactive storytelling presentations\r\nWhat We're Seeing\r\nEvery day, our students eagerly gather around the felt boards, bringing fairy tales to life, creating original stories, and retelling classroom lessons in the most engaging way possible. The felt pieces stick and move so easily that even our youngest learners can manipulate the stories independently, building their confidence as storytellers.\r\n\r\nFrom Our Hearts\r\nYou've given our students the tools to become authors, illustrators, and performers all at once. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and for helping us create magical storytelling moments every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754513398700,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-felt-character/9528041/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Felt Character Storytelling Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6537990_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754151175183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6537990"},{"teacherId":8430394,"projectId":9555601,"letterContent":"My students are so excited about all of the new sensory materials! A big goal for most of my students is that they are able to remain calm and happy at school, and these tools have truly sparked a lot of joy, particularly during difficult moments when school just feels like too much to handle. \r\n\r\nNot only are the tools useful in helping my student calm down during difficult situations, but they are also extremely useful during my scheduled lessons as method for my students to explore various sensory tools, and discover what kinds of things may be helpful for them. \r\n\r\nMy hope for the future, with this abundance of new tools, is to teach my students to be more active participants in their social/emotional journeys, to know how to appropriately utilize sensory tools and advocate for themselves when they may need a sensory tool or strategy to regulate. Thanks to your generous donation, this is a real possibility!","fullyFundedDate":1755746554663,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-successful-self-regula/9555601/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Successful Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8430394_orig.jpg?crop=3214,3214,x0,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723665294407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430394"},{"teacherId":5737355,"projectId":9605327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your support in my classroom this year. We appreciate the help so much. Many of the projects that we do in class would not be possible without the support of donors like you. \r\nMy students love the organizational chair backs. Students put their pencils, notebooks, pen, and headphones into the packs. This keeps their desks more organized allowing them to find needed materials quickly, leaving more time for quality instruction. The headphones have allowed kiddos to work independently without having to listen to others distractions. You would not believe how reading and math scores are going up! We also use the markers for posters for ELA and Science. They are quickly making Science a favorite subject. I just cannot express how truly blessed I fell with your support. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755709089878,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-with-a-big-focus/9605327/","projectTitle":"Little Minds With a Big Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5737355_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568132553383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5737355"},{"teacherId":6537990,"projectId":9488640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our classroom habitats to life! 🎭🌿\r\n\r\nYour generous support has transformed our drama classroom into an incredible learning environment where students can explore different ecosystems while developing their theatrical skills. Thanks to your donations, our young actors now have the materials to create realistic forest floors, underwater scenes, desert landscapes, and more!\r\n\r\nWhat Your Support Made Possible\r\nAuthentic learning experiences where students research real habitats while building sets\r\nCross-curricular connections between science and the arts\r\nHands-on creativity as students design and construct their own ecosystem backdrops\r\nCollaborative teamwork as they work together to bring these habitats to life on stage\r\nMusical exploration as students discovered how to create authentic forest soundscapes\r\nThe Magic You've Created\r\nEvery time our students step into their handmade rainforest or arctic tundra, they're not just acting—they're learning about biodiversity, animal adaptations, and environmental science in the most engaging way possible.\r\n\r\nOur forest habitat came alive in the most amazing way! Students learned to use various instruments to create the sounds of their woodland ecosystem. They discovered how rain sticks mimic gentle rainfall, shakers recreate the rustle of leaves, and wood blocks capture the rhythm of woodpeckers. The magic happened when they realized they could layer these sounds together—creating a symphony of chirping birds, buzzing insects, and wind through the trees that transported everyone directly into their forest habitat.\r\n\r\nWatching their faces light up as they became both the visual creators AND the sound designers of their ecosystem was absolutely priceless. Your support gave them tools to become scientists, storytellers, AND musicians all at once!\r\n\r\nFrom Our Hearts to Yours\r\nOur students are already planning their next habitat-themed performances, and they can't wait to share their learning with families and the community. You've helped create memories and learning experiences that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of creative education and for investing in our students' futures","fullyFundedDate":1754426698487,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-habitats-to-life-creating-soun/9488640/","projectTitle":"Bringing Habitats to Life: Creating Soundscapes with Sound Effect Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6537990_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754151175183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6537990"},{"teacherId":9883196,"projectId":9346327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our class the gift of books! Many of you already love to read, but the books you helped us add to our library are doing even more than bringing joy, they're helping students build important skills for learning and for life.\r\n\r\nThe Little SPOT series and kindness collections give us simple, concrete ways to talk about emotions, problem solving, and empathy. The bilingual Con Todo Press books let students see themselves in courageous history makers while also practicing reading in both English and Spanish. The Neurodivergent Voices and Safe & Secure bundles open the door to conversations about identity, differences, safety, and managing big feelings. These lessons not only support social-emotional growth but also strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nMy students who struggle with self-regulation have really connected with the Little SPOT stories, using them to practice breathing and calm themselves. Others absolutely light up when we read from the bilingual set, proudly sharing Spanish phrases with classmates. Moments like these remind me how powerful it is when children see themselves and their experiences reflected in books.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our class is having deeper conversations, building stronger literacy skills, and growing into a community of readers who are kinder, braver, and more confident. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1750807691683,"projectUrl":"project/building-empathy-self-awareness-and-ki/9346327/","projectTitle":"Building Empathy, Self-awareness, and Kindness Through Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883196_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736619076911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883196"},{"teacherId":7368406,"projectId":9435690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of science materials to our classroom! The students were extremely excited to unpack the materials and use them shortly after in science. Your support has made hands-on, discovery-based learning possible in ways we simply couldn't achieve before. Thanks to you, science in our classroom is no longer just something we read about — it's something we do. Your contribution has ignited curiosity, inspired confidence, and created a classroom culture of exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1757633206855,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds/9435690/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dedicated-mrs-miller"},{"teacherId":7368406,"projectId":9356321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom — we are absolutely thrilled to have a brand-new rug in our learning space! The day it arrived was unforgettable. As soon as the students walked in and saw the bright, cozy rug, their eyes lit up with excitement. The rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom, giving us a shared space for stories, morning meetings, and group work. Thank you again for your kindness and support. Your donation brought more than just a rug — it brought connection, comfort, and creativity into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755724765731,"projectUrl":"project/community-rug/9356321/","projectTitle":"Community Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dedicated-mrs-miller"},{"teacherId":9883196,"projectId":9049902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beautiful carpet you gifted to our classroom. It has quickly become the heart of our learning space where my kindergartners and I gather each day. We start our mornings together on the carpet, building friendships and practicing important social-emotional skills during our morning meetings. It gives us a cozy and welcoming place to come together as a class family.\r\n\r\nThroughout the day, the carpet is where so much learning happens. We sit together to practice phonics, share ideas with partners during think-pair-share, and grow our oral language skills, an important step in learning how to read. The bright colors make our classroom feel welcoming, and students are always excited to meet on their \"smiley.\" Your kindness has given us more than a carpet, you've given us a space to connect, learn, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1746785646962,"projectUrl":"project/creating-community-and-connection-with-a/9049902/","projectTitle":"Creating Community and Connection With a Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9883196_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736619076911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9883196"},{"teacherId":7368406,"projectId":9046782,"letterContent":"The snack donations have made a tremendous difference in our classroom! We use them daily to ensure students stay energized and focused throughout the day. They were so excited! The moment the snacks arrived, students were filled with joy and curiosity, asking, \"Are these for us?\" and \"Can we really have these during the day?\" Their eyes lit up, and it was clear that this small gesture meant a lot. For some of them, having a reliable snack during school is not something they can count on at home, so this support has brought both comfort and stability to their school day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785762730,"projectUrl":"project/minds-matter/9046782/","projectTitle":"Minds Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dedicated-mrs-miller"},{"teacherId":6863328,"projectId":8322359,"letterContent":"The resources you helped us get have made a huge difference. We can now incorporate listening activities, noise-cancellation, and tons of additional practice for standardized tests. \r\n\r\nThe children themselves even suggested to start vlogging, and the headphones will help us practice, monitor, edit, and produce videos. We have now started using educational platforms like Canva, Magic Bus, Flip and others.\r\n\r\nOur children ca only get this support at school since they come from families with needs. We appreciate your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1723646984047,"projectUrl":"project/high-quality-listening-accesory/8322359/","projectTitle":"HIgh-Quality Listening Accesory","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6863328_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x212,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597861157498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6863328"},{"teacherId":6863328,"projectId":7750028,"letterContent":"Reading is such a basic skill for life. Unfortunately, although we know the reasons why children do not read, sometimes we do not do as much to get them to do it. The reasons are numerous.\r\n\r\nHowever, implementing a flexible library classroom has helped children approach books in a different way. Once we had your kind donation, I displayed the material but put no pressure on students to read. I just displayed books. They started coming to explore at their own pace, and whenever they showed interest for one book, I would offer a subtle encouragement for them to read. from there on, things were easier and the majority of them started reading the books, at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a true difference and I appreciate your support. 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