{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aspen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":11.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":307088,"projectId":9491463,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our STEM project! Because of your kindness, my first-grade students have had the opportunity to imagine, create, and learn through hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThe STEM bins have quickly become some of the most popular learning tools in our classroom. Students eagerly work together to build, design, test, and redesign their creations. As they experiment through trial and error, they are developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills while discovering that mistakes are simply part of the learning process.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, these activities have strengthened important social skills. Students collaborate, communicate ideas, listen to one another, and celebrate each other's successes. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they tackle new challenges and realize that there are many creative ways to solve a problem.\r\n\r\nThe paper and printer ink have also made a tremendous difference. My students love designing their ideas, creating blueprints, and then bringing those plans to life as three-dimensional projects. Seeing their own designs transition from paper to reality has made learning meaningful and exciting while reinforcing the engineering design process in an age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided so much more than classroom supplies. You have given my students opportunities to think creatively, persevere through challenges, and experience the joy of discovering what they are capable of accomplishing. These are skills and memories they will carry with them far beyond first grade.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their future. Your support has made our classroom a place where curiosity, creativity, and innovation can thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755697784233,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-1st-grade/9491463/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp307088_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491266468648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haley-mccall"},{"teacherId":307088,"projectId":9930455,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our sensory room project. Your kindness has created a space where students feel safe, supported, and understood, and the impact has been truly remarkable.\r\n\r\nEvery day, students come to school carrying more than just backpacks. Some are navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, or other challenges that can make it difficult to focus, regulate emotions, and fully participate in learning. Thanks to your generosity, they now have a welcoming space where they can pause, regulate, and return to the classroom ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools, weighted blankets, soft seating, noise-canceling headphones, calming lights, and other resources have become invaluable supports for our students. They are learning to recognize when they need a break, choose the tools that help them regulate, and develop healthy coping strategies they can use both in and out of the classroom. Rather than becoming overwhelmed, many students are now able to calm themselves more quickly and rejoin learning with renewed confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most inspiring is seeing the growth in our students' confidence and independence. The sensory room has become more than just a calming space—it has become a place where students learn that it is okay to ask for what they need and that everyone learns differently. This has helped foster a classroom culture of empathy, inclusion, and acceptance.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than sensory equipment. You have given our students the opportunity to feel successful, valued, and ready to learn. The positive impact will continue long after this school year, as students build lifelong self-regulation skills that support both their academic and personal growth.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in them and for helping create a learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764736411958,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-haven-supporting-regulation-and/9930455/","projectTitle":"Sensory Haven: Supporting Regulation and Learning for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp307088_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491266468648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haley-mccall"},{"teacherId":307088,"projectId":8592070,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThe eco-friendly printer has transformed the way I create learning materials. I can now print colorful, high-quality resources at a much lower cost than our previous laser printer. The money we save on printing allows me to stretch our classroom budget further and purchase additional supplies that directly benefit my first-grade students. Instead of worrying about the cost of every color page, I can focus on creating engaging activities that make learning more exciting and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe adjustable standing desk has also become an invaluable part of our classroom. During whole-group lessons, I can comfortably stand and maintain a clear view of every student, allowing me to monitor understanding and provide support as needed. When it's time to work one-on-one or in small groups, I can lower the desk to sit at eye level with my students, creating a more personal and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have access to better instructional materials and a classroom that supports their learning in meaningful ways. Your investment goes far beyond providing equipment—it helps create engaging lessons, stronger student connections, and more opportunities for every child to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1723666638697,"projectUrl":"project/super-supplies/8592070/","projectTitle":"Super Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp307088_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491266468648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/haley-mccall"},{"teacherId":4010131,"projectId":9443981,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, Hands-on Materials for Language Arts Success. My students have been highly engaged as they have used these materials to support our language arts curriculum. They have enjoyed the opportunity to creatively display their newly gained knowledge.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed all of my students to experience success. In addition, they have added a spark to our classroom that positively impacts all of us during our school days. I am truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755692361585,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-materials-for-language-arts-suc/9443981/","projectTitle":"Hands On Materials for Language Arts Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4010131_orig.png?crop=280,280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630193654532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4010131"},{"teacherId":10084345,"projectId":9479025,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the impact your contribution has had on my students this school year. Many of the fidgets and emotional management tools have helped a handful of students find success where they haven't previously. Having these tools to help them cope appropriately with their feelings has been incredible to witness. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, some specific and wonderful projects have been able to blossom from the resources we received. For example, in receiving something as simple as scratch art paper, students had the chance to make an experiential connection to the Fremont people's of Utah by creating their own petroglyph and better understanding the difference between petroglyphs and pictographs.\r\n\r\nThe students have excelled this year and it's very much so thanks to the contributions of others, you all included. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1753312649586,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom/9479025/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forsyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10084345_orig.jpg?crop=796,796,x26,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752872921265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084345"},{"teacherId":1125687,"projectId":9826428,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations have had a meaningful impact on our daily routines, making our learning environment both enjoyable and functional. The LEGO sets have been especially popular, and I intentionally selected a set to encourage the girls in our class to engage with building. The results have been outstanding—it has been inspiring to watch their creativity flourish.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers have become an essential tool, particularly during phonics and math lessons. Their availability has alleviated both financial and logistical concerns, as the students use them daily. Our whisper phones and sheet protectors have also enhanced fluency activities, allowing students to listen to their reading and receive immediate feedback on tone, intonation, and blending skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support our classroom in both the short and long term, providing foundational tools for success and opportunities for growth. Thank you again for your investment in our students and in the future of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1760734086073,"projectUrl":"project/foundations-and-fun-for-educational-succ/9826428/","projectTitle":"Foundations and Fun for Educational Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mueller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1125687"},{"teacherId":10213700,"projectId":9638373,"letterContent":"As a first year speech language pathologist in the elementary school setting, I was overwhelmed with all the materials I wanted an needed to support my student's growth. When I heard about the wonderful Donors Choose pathway to support my classroom in getting the supplies I needed, I was over the moon! \r\n\r\nNow, my kids have simple and efficient resources to help them make significant progress on all of their goals in speech therapy. I've even helped many students graduate from speech with materials I received through Donors Choose! Thank you for making my first year go more smoothly! I couldn't have done it without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760721134153,"projectUrl":"project/speech-room-support/9638373/","projectTitle":"Speech Room Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tallent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213700"},{"teacherId":125032,"projectId":9494142,"letterContent":"I wanted to say thank you for donating to our class project! These items have been such a big help, and my students have enjoyed them. \r\nMy students love having book bins that don't fall over, and they are colored so they know which bin they got them from. I can also put more books in the bins, leaving more space on the shelf for other things.\r\nThe laminator has helped preserve student work and classroom resources. It makes it so nice to be able to pull it out and use it in class instead of going down to the workroom to use the big laminator.\r\nThank you again for funding our project!","fullyFundedDate":1760715426183,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-school/9494142/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paxton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp125032_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536787733396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-paxton"},{"teacherId":9782706,"projectId":9493500,"letterContent":"The materials funded by the DonorsChoose Community have made a tremendous difference in my classroom. The magnetic prize wheel has become a favorite incentive for students, motivating them to display positive behavior. Watching the wheel spin and celebrating each prize together has brought excitement and a stronger sense of community to our classroom. The supplies for our desk pet station have turned earning \"school money\" into a highly anticipated activity. Students are eager to make good choices so they can purchase fun items for their desk pets, which has fostered responsibility and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe headphones and protective bags have allowed students to focus during computer-based learning, giving them the quiet space they need to excel and making it easier for me to support individual learning needs. Additionally, the new playground toys have added extra joy and motivation for students to play cooperatively and stay active during recess.","fullyFundedDate":1755695424300,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-boost-tools-for-minds-moveme/9493500/","projectTitle":"Classroom Boost: Tools for Minds, Movement, and Management","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782706"},{"teacherId":9782702,"projectId":9526575,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support. After teaching second grade for 18 years straight, I took a chance and moved to fourth grade this year, and I'm so glad I did. One of the biggest impacts your donations have had is in the area of reading. I asked for books to transform my lower elementary school library into something fourth graders have loved, and you delivered!\r\n Developing a love for reading opens so many doors for students both academically and emotionally. For me, this starts with students choosing any book that interests them no matter their reading level - picture books, magazines, graphic novels, really whatever appeals to them. But it is my job as a teacher to help them grow beyond that. \r\n I started by reading aloud the first chapter of some of the books you sent. Books from Roald Dahl, Tui T. Sutherland, Lauren Tarshis, and J.K. Rowling. Now my students flock to those chapter books (Wings of Fire is an absolute favorite). Thank you for helping to open their worlds.","fullyFundedDate":1755727115008,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-new-grade-we-got-this/9526575/","projectTitle":"New Classroom, New Grade, We Got This!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9782702_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729184340206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782702"},{"teacherId":4015602,"projectId":9525877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. I have been really impressed with the impact that it has had in the short amount of time that I have used the materials in the classroom. My students really appreciate your donation, and so do I! \r\n\r\nOne of the materials that we were able to purchase is headphones to listen to a program to help with their reading. Using the headphones has allows them head a model for how the fluency should sounds like so when they practice it themselves it is fresh in their minds. \r\n\r\nFinally, TABBLE and the buzzers have been a huge hit with the kids! We have used them to answer different math questions and broaden their vocabulary skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again from my bottom of my heart for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755721836407,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-fluency-through-listening-and/9525877/","projectTitle":"Increasing Fluency Through Listening and Repetition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4015602_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504281427028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4015602"},{"teacherId":1066690,"projectId":9498696,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our project at Aspen Elementary School. Thanks to your contributions, we have been able to purchase a spiral book binder, spiral bindings, and magnetic boards, transforming our literacy instruction for our first-grade students. These resources have been instrumental in enhancing our educational practices and fostering a more interactive and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic boards have become a staple in our classroom, allowing students to practice spelling words and compose sentences as part of our phonics lessons. This hands-on tool has not only made learning more enjoyable but has also encouraged active participation and immediate feedback. Moreover, these boards have found additional utility in our math practice sessions, where students solve problems and demonstrate their understanding in a visual and dynamic manner.\r\n\r\nThe spiral binding machine and extra bindings have enabled us to create personalized student workbooks, thereby providing tailored resources that align with our curriculum goals. These workbooks have been essential for students to practice reading and writing, reinforcing their skills through repeated use. Additionally, the ability for students to publish and bind their own writing has instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment, motivating them to engage more deeply with the writing process.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our students' educational experiences, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us to create a richer, more effective learning environment for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755707141695,"projectUrl":"project/from-phonics-to-reading-and-writing/9498696/","projectTitle":"From Phonics to Reading and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timothy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1066690_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548907663936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misstimothy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127659","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":809,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":88.3,"schoolId":127659,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aspen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aspen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/aspen-elementary-school/127659"}