{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10190118,"projectId":9760731,"letterContent":"My students loved the headphones you supplied for our classroom! Their favorite part is that they all work and have vibrant colors. The students talked about the colors and loved picking the one they used! These headphones have allowed them to use the technology in the classroom, which has opened up a new way for them to learn. \r\n\r\nThe printer has been a life saver in our classroom. It has allowed the staff to stay in the classroom while using the printer which is a game changer for our classroom. The students were so excited to see the goldfish and couldn't wait to eat them for a snack.","fullyFundedDate":1762207936574,"projectUrl":"project/k1-acc-class-supplies/9760731/","projectTitle":"K/1 ACC Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190118"},{"teacherId":9119591,"projectId":9029962,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my classroom. My students have been loving their new supplies -- especially the headphones. They made our testing much more comfortable at the end of last year. My new students this year have also used the headphones during their iReady time this year. They have worked great, and my students say they are comfortable!\r\n\r\nThe books have been wonderful to use with all our monthly character traits. I am more easily able to reference the book and trait throughout the month. \r\n\r\nAgain, hank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students and I are so grateful. The supplies will make our classroom a better and more fun learning environment for us all!","fullyFundedDate":1744749283785,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-upgrade/9029962/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Upgrade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119591_orig.jpg?crop=2590,2590,x0,y665&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690470295870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ross-3rd"},{"teacherId":9975761,"projectId":9207634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom at Sandy Elementary. My students and I have thoroughly enjoyed the BoomWhacker set. Having access to BoomWhackers has allowed me to have the whole class participate in group music lessons where every student has an important part. The BoomWhackers let my kindergarten students experience things like higher and lower notes, and my 4th and 5th graders to complete state standards about chord changes.\r\n\r\nMy students have really enjoyed the different lengths and sounds made by the BoomWhackers. They make class more game-like. Especially when we use Swick's Classroom BoomWhacker playlist on YouTube. At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we had John Williams week. The students from grades 1-5 got to play different songs written by the composer John Williams. There were songs from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, etc. The students loved that week especially, and much of that is thanks to you. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1743006618129,"projectUrl":"project/music-as-a-group/9207634/","projectTitle":"Music As a Group","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9975761"},{"teacherId":10190118,"projectId":9625245,"letterContent":"First off, thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students are so thankful for refrigerator and snacks. The refrigerator allows us to offer healthier snacks like string cheese, fruits, milk, etc. The snacks allow me to meet my student's basic needs. Their favorite is the fruit snacks!\r\n\r\nMy students are so excited that they now get other options for snacks. With your donation I have been able to offer snacks to students that need more than just the one designated time. Filling their bellies helps them be able to focus and engage in classroom activities and learning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1756219273036,"projectUrl":"project/usbe-ai-for-k12-education/9625245/","projectTitle":"USBE AI for K–12 Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heidi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190118"},{"teacherId":8570003,"projectId":9265922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Many of you use technology at home, but may wonder how it shapes learning in our classrooms. The technology and headphones you donated have made a remarkable difference for our students.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, students are able to engage more deeply with their lessons. The headphones help create a focused, distraction-free environment where they can listen to instructional videos, language lessons, audiobooks, and interactive apps. This personalized audio experience allows students to learn at their own pace and style, boosting comprehension and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students the most about the headphones is the ability to immerse themselves in learning without interruptions. They love using them for reading practice and language learning, where listening carefully is key. The headphones also empower students to participate fully in virtual lessons and group projects, even when the classroom is busy.\r\n\r\nWe've noticed that students who are more reserved or struggle with attention have especially warmed to these headphones. They feel more comfortable and able to focus, which has helped improve their participation and academic success. For many, these headphones have become a tool of independence and empowerment in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is transforming how our students experience education. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746568254303,"projectUrl":"project/tune-into-learning/9265922/","projectTitle":"Tune Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8570003_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x249,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659667022950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8570003"},{"teacherId":1414145,"projectId":9234701,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support with our district book program. By providing these books for our students, you are allowing us to have more kids in the program and let those kids have access to the books. We hope to have a very successful year with this program and hope that more students will get interested in reading. By providing us with these books, you are helping us make sure all of our students have access to them and they can still participate if they can't get to a library or buy the books themselves. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744248741772,"projectUrl":"project/book-blitz-jr/9234701/","projectTitle":"Book Blitz Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1414145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470677564438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-stevenson"},{"teacherId":1414145,"projectId":9232617,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support with our district book program. By providing these books for our students, you are allowing us to have more kids in the program and let those kids have access to the books. We hope to have a very successful year with this program and hope that more students will get interested in reading. By providing us with these books, you are helping us make sure all of our students have access to them and they can still participate if they can't get to a library or buy the books themselves. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744239338054,"projectUrl":"project/book-blitz/9232617/","projectTitle":"Book Blitz","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1414145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470677564438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristen-stevenson"},{"teacherId":8019442,"projectId":7928803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. This donation will help me to create a learning environment that is comfortable and accessible for every student. I can't wait to see what bouncy bands will do for my students. My students and I thank you for caring about our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students who need a little extra movement in their day have been able to use these quietly at their desks and even at the small group table. I have seen how these have helped them to improve their focus, wiggle out some extra energy and still be an active learner.","fullyFundedDate":1703890672641,"projectUrl":"project/bouncy-bands-for-bouncy-feet/7928803/","projectTitle":"Bouncy Bands for Bouncy Feet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019442_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642538557348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019442"},{"teacherId":8019442,"projectId":7481145,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide headphones for every student in my class. These headphones enable students to work independently at school and learn from programs at their own pace. These have also helped to reduce distractions in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these during state testing and knowing that every student has a working pair of headphones has helped to reduce the last minute stress.\r\n\r\nMy students loved picking out their favorite color of headphones and customizing them with stickers to make them unique.","fullyFundedDate":1695911303330,"projectUrl":"project/helping-with-headphones/7481145/","projectTitle":"Helping With Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019442_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642538557348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019442"},{"teacherId":8567611,"projectId":9095999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies, including headphones, pencils, sharpeners, and sticky notes. These items may seem simple, but they have made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. The headphones have been especially helpful during independent reading and digital learning activities, allowing students to focus without distractions and engage more deeply with interactive lessons and audiobooks.\r\n\r\nThe new pencils and sharpeners have encouraged my young writers to take pride in their work, knowing they have the tools they need to express their ideas clearly and confidently. Sticky notes have become a classroom favorite, used not only as colorful bookmarks but also as a way for students to jot down quick ideas, questions, and connections while reading or working in groups. They've proven to be a great tool for collaboration, as students use them to share thoughts during discussions and post reflections around the room. I am truly grateful for your support in helping us create an engaging, well-equipped learning environment for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1739478776610,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-supporting-students-w/9095999/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Supporting Students with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8567611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723242285291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bacall"},{"teacherId":8567611,"projectId":9067608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution of books and hydroponic gardening materials. These resources have been an incredible addition to our classroom and have sparked curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on learning in ways we never imagined. Our students eagerly read through the books, learning about plant life cycles, sustainable growing methods, and the science behind hydroponics. \r\n\r\nWith their new knowledge, students worked together in small groups to plan and design their very own garden The process encouraged teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving as students shared ideas and made decisions as a group. Watching their plans come to life through the actual hydroponic setup was both exciting and rewarding, and it fostered a deeper appreciation for science and the environment. 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