{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wasatch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9843591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the headphones and earbuds arrived, my students were really excited. They each wanted to try them right away, and it made them feel more independent and ready to learn. We used them during our STEM time with digital simulations. One moment that stood out was seeing students fully focused while working through a science simulation. They were able to listen closely, follow directions, and stay on task without distractions. I noticed more students finishing activities and feeling proud of their work because they could really focus and understand what they were doing.\r\n\r\nThese tools made a big difference, especially for students who get easily distracted. They were more engaged and confident during our lessons. We are continuing to use the headphones during STEM and other digital activities. Students are starting to work more independently and take their time with their learning. We are also using them during reading and writing when students need to listen and respond. Thank you again for supporting my students. Your generosity truly made a difference in helping them stay focused and engaged!","fullyFundedDate":1761923329920,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-power-up-headphones-for-stem-e/9843591/","projectTitle":"Plug In, Power Up: Headphones for STEM Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9827623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for continuing to support our classroom! When we added these additional GPS materials, my students were just as excited as the first time. They felt more confident using the devices and were ready to take on new challenges. It was great to see them jump right back in and build on what they already knew. We used the GPS tools for another round of geocaching, but this time, students took on bigger roles. One moment that stood out was when groups started leading themselves, tracking coordinates, double-checking locations, and helping each other stay on course. They were more independent and worked together to solve problems when things didn't go as planned. Seeing their teamwork and confidence grow was incredible.\r\n\r\nAdding more materials gave more students the chance to stay actively involved, and it kept everyone engaged the entire time. Students are creating more detailed geocaching challenges for each other. They are writing clearer clues, using stronger map skills, and connecting what we're doing to science as we observe our surroundings. I'm seeing them take more ownership of their learning and really think through their ideas. Thank you again for supporting my students. This second round of materials helped take their learning even further, and it truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764438226805,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-gps-gadgets-for-young/9827623/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits: GPS Gadgets for Young Explorers! Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9507746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the GPS devices arrived, my students were so excited. They couldn't wait to go outside and start exploring. Right away, there was a lot of excitement, questions, and teamwork as they learned how to use them. We used the GPS devices during a geocaching activity around our school. One moment that stood out was watching students work together to find a cache using coordinates. They were measuring, checking directions, and helping each other when they got stuck. When they found it, they celebrated like they had discovered treasure. It turned into such a powerful learning moment because they were using math, problem-solving, and collaboration all at once.\r\n\r\nThese experiences made learning feel real for my students. They were engaged, moving, and thinking the entire time. We are building on this by having students create their own geocaching clues and paths for their classmates. We are also connecting it to science as we explore plants and our outdoor environment, and to writing as they reflect on their experiences. I'm excited to see how their confidence and skills continue to grow. Thank you again for giving my students this opportunity. It truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757547938477,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-gps-gadgets-for-young/9507746/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits: GPS Gadgets for Young Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9506844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the supplies arrived, my students were so excited to see everything. The colorful markers and motivational pencils were an instant hit. They couldn't wait to start using them, and I even heard a few students read the pencil quotes out loud and smile. We used the markers and whiteboards right away during a visible thinking routine. One moment that stood out was during a reading lesson when students used the vertical boards to show their thinking. They drew, wrote, and explained their ideas to each other. It was so great to see them slow down, really think, and build on each other's ideas. Even some of my quieter students were more willing to share because they had a way to show their thinking first.\r\n\r\nThese tools made a big difference in helping my students express what's going on in their minds. We are continuing to use these routines across subjects. We're working on having students explain their thinking more clearly in math and writing, and using the boards and markers to help them organize their ideas before sharing. I'm already seeing growth in their confidence and participation. Thank you again for supporting my students. Your generosity truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1754164944373,"projectUrl":"project/visible-thinking-with-basic-supplies/9506844/","projectTitle":"Visible Thinking with Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9488965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the VR headsets came in, my students were so excited. There were lots of \"wow\" moments and big reactions right away. For many of them, this was their first time using something like this, and they couldn't wait to try it. We used VR during reading and writing to explore places we had only read about. One moment that really stood out was after a virtual visit—students went back to their writing and added so many more details. They were more confident and had so much more to say because they felt like they had actually been there. We also used it during math to connect real-life situations to what we were learning, and I saw more students willing to try and stick with it.\r\n\r\nThese tools kept my students engaged and excited, even those who usually struggle to focus. We are continuing to use VR to support writing and science. Students are starting to ask more questions and make stronger connections. We're working on building their ideas into writing and small projects based on what they experience.\r\nThank you again for giving my students this opportunity. It truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757981300820,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-imagination-virtual-reality-f/9488965/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Imagination: Virtual Reality for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9488951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. There were smiles, lots of questions, and they couldn't wait to get started. Right away, they began exploring and sharing ideas.\r\nWe used the Laser Maze during a small group challenge where students worked together to make the beam reach a target. It was amazing to watch them problem-solve, adjust their thinking, and celebrate when they got it right. With the Sumo Bumper Ball, we went outside and talked about energy transfer before trying it out, which quickly became a favorite moment, full of laughter but also real learning. The racecar track helped us see motion and force in action, and students started making predictions and testing them on their own.\r\n\r\nThese resources kept my students engaged in a way I don't always see. They were moving, talking, and thinking deeply all at once. Next, we are building on what we learned by having students design their own simple experiments. They are starting to ask their own questions about motion, force, and energy, and we will use these same materials to test their ideas. I'm excited to see where their curiosity leads next. Thank you again for giving my students this experience. It truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755699169278,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-scientists-curiosity-in-actio/9488951/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Scientists: Curiosity in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":550153,"projectId":9827644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! When the wobble stools arrived, my students were so excited to try them out. They were curious right away and couldn't wait to use them. It was an instant change in energy in a good way! We started using the stools during our whole group lessons and independent work time. One moment that stood out was during a math lesson when I noticed students who usually struggle to sit still were able to stay focused longer. They were moving, but still paying attention and finishing their work. It made a big difference in how engaged they were.\r\n\r\nThe stools gave my students a way to get their movement in without it taking away from their learning. I saw more focus, more participation, and fewer interruptions. We are continuing to use the stools throughout the day, especially during longer lessons. I'm working on helping students choose the seating that helps them learn best and reflect on what works for them. It's been great to see them take more ownership of their learning. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping create a classroom where they can move and learn at the same time!","fullyFundedDate":1764720452293,"projectUrl":"project/focus-in-motion/9827644/","projectTitle":"Focus in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550153_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779412164611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hinojosa4"},{"teacherId":5930975,"projectId":10197607,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my fifth grade students are able to experience science in a way they will never forget! The singing bowl immediately captured their attention and turned our classroom into a hands-on science lab filled with curiosity, excitement, and discovery.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was during our \"dancing water\" experiment. Students observed the water inside the bowls begin to ripple, vibrate, and even splash as sound waves traveled through the metal. Their reactions were priceless as they realized they were actually seeing sound energy in action. Many students commented that they had never understood how sound waves worked until they could visually observe the vibrations moving the water. \r\n\r\nThe Chinese spouting bowl demonstration became a class favorite and sparked meaningful conversations about how invisible energy can create visible effects. These hands-on experiences helped make difficult science concepts more concrete, engaging, and memorable. Thank you for making this incredible learning opportunity possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778857149176,"projectUrl":"project/sound-in-motion-exploring-waves-with-si/10197607/","projectTitle":"Sound in Motion: Exploring Waves with Singing Bowls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5930975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714101253594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5930975"},{"teacherId":5930975,"projectId":10138106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project.Your generosity has helped bring curiosity, creativity, and mindfulness into our fifth-grade classroom in meaningful ways. After reading together, students created their own \"Curious Why\" journals where they wrote questions they wondered about.\r\nThese conversations sparked excitement and helped students realize that learning begins with asking questions. \r\nHaving multiple copies allowed students to revisit the message independently and continue reflecting on curiosity and perseverance during reading time.\r\nThe bubbles became an important part of our social-emotional learning activities. Students used them during mindfulness exercises to practice deep breathing, calming strategies, and taking thoughtful pauses during busy school days. Before tests or after challenging moments, students enjoyed taking \"mindful bubble breaks\" to reset and refocus.\r\nOne especially memorable moment happened when students went outside with their bubbles and reflected on how something simple could help them feel calm, peaceful, and happy.\r\nThank you for helping my students discover the power of curiosity and the importance of mindful moments each day. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778117435717,"projectUrl":"project/powered-by-curiosity-the-curious-why-in/10138106/","projectTitle":"Powered by Curiosity: The Curious Why in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5930975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714101253594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5930975"},{"teacherId":5930975,"projectId":10180083,"letterContent":"This chemical reactions project has brought excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning into my fifth-grade classroom in ways that traditional worksheets and textbooks can't.\r\nOne of the most exciting moments was during our baking soda and vinegar reaction experiment. Students eagerly made predictions about what would happen when the substances mixed together. As the balloons began inflating from the gas produced during the reaction, the classroom filled with excitement, laughter, and meaningful scientific discussion. \r\nAnother impactful activity involved color-changing reactions using pH strips and different liquids. Students carefully tested materials, recorded observations, and discussed why the changes occurred. Many students who are normally hesitant to participate became fully engaged because they were actively involved in the learning process instead of simply listening to a lesson.\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited about learning.Because of your generosity, my students are developing curiosity, confidence, and a love for discovery that will continue far beyond fifth grade.","fullyFundedDate":1778263185092,"projectUrl":"project/mix-it-up-hands-on-chemical-reactions-f/10180083/","projectTitle":"Mix It Up! Hands-On Chemical Reactions For Curious Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5930975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714101253594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5930975"},{"teacherId":5930975,"projectId":10124838,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly launched our students into an exciting new world of STEM exploration—thank you for making \"Launching Into STEM: Building the Future With Space LEGO\" possible!\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the materials arrived, the energy in the classroom shifted. Students were immediately drawn in—eyes wide, hands eager, and ideas already forming. There was a buzz of curiosity and excitement as they explored the LEGO sets, asking questions about space travel, engineering, and how real-world spacecraft are designed.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but has also opened the door to deeper engagement in STEM concepts. Students who may have been hesitant before are now actively participating, sharing ideas, and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will expand on their designs by incorporating more complex challenges, such as simulating missions or solving space-related problems using their builds. We are also beginning to connect these activities to real-world STEM careers, helping students see the possibilities for their futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the tools—and the inspiration—to dream big, build boldly, and explore the universe of possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1776129346449,"projectUrl":"project/launching-into-stem-building-the-future/10124838/","projectTitle":"Launching Into STEM: Building the Future With Space LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Westwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5930975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714101253594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5930975"},{"teacherId":5930975,"projectId":10149463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping bring this project to life! Because of your generosity, my students will have access to engaging Choose Your Own Adventure books that turn reading into an exciting, interactive experience.\r\n\r\nThese books motivate students to keep reading, think critically about their choices, and build confidence as readers. With folders to organize their reading logs and reflections, students will also develop strong habits and take ownership of their learning. Even simple supports, like having water available during reading time, help students stay comfortable and focused.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a classroom where students are excited to read, stay engaged, and grow in their confidence and skills. 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