{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Foothills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6030895,"projectId":10461706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second-grade classroom! The new printer, fidget toys, and puzzles have made an immediate, positive impact on our seven- and eight-year-old learners. At this crucial age, technology like a dedicated printer acts as a vital bridge between digital exploration and hands-on discovery. While our second graders use computers to research exciting topics like plants, insects, and animal habitats, having a printer right in our classroom allows us to bring those digital discoveries directly into their hands. We can instantly print out vivid graphic organizers, diagram worksheets, and customized reading passages that help build early literacy and comprehension skills. \r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is seeing their hard work transform from a computer screen into a physical project they can proudly hold, color, and display on our classroom walls. In addition, the sensory fidget toys have been a fantastic support during focused study times, giving active second graders a quiet way to channel extra energy and stay calm while listening to stories or working through math problems. The new puzzles have also become a huge favorite during morning routines and collaborative play, helping our young learners develop spatial reasoning, problem-solving skills, and teamwork as they build them together.\r\n\r\nThis combination of tools has been particularly transformative for our second graders' tactile learning and social-emotional development. For instance, students who previously struggled to stay focused during independent work now use the fidget toys to sustain their attention, while the puzzles and printed visual aids make learning interactive and fun. Your generosity has created a more inclusive, vibrant, and engaging space for our class to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787255414337,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-touch-it-learn-it/10461706/","projectTitle":"See It, Touch It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6030895_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x1380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786237442079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6030895"},{"teacherId":3923512,"projectId":10100659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Kindness Crew project at Foothills Elementary School! Your generosity provided us with a Cricut Maker and snacks that have made a meaningful difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nWith the Cricut Maker, our students created personalized Kindness Crew T-shirts that they proudly wear every Thursday morning. As students arrive at school, our Kindness Crew members greet them with welcoming smiles, encouraging words, and a positive attitude. Their special shirts help them feel united and proud to serve as leaders of kindness in our school.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see how excited the students are to wear their shirts and take on their Thursday morning responsibilities. They stand ready to welcome their classmates, help create a friendly atmosphere, and remind everyone that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and their efforts help set a joyful tone for the school day.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also been greatly appreciated. They give our student leaders the energy they need to begin their morning responsibilities and help build positive energy among the group. Sharing a snack together allows students to connect, encourage one another, and prepare to make others feel welcome.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are learning valuable lessons about leadership, service, teamwork, and kindness. You have helped turn a simple welcome into a meaningful school tradition, and your generosity continues to brighten Thursday mornings at Foothills Elementary.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a more welcoming and caring school community!","fullyFundedDate":1778606006606,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-action-empowering-3rd-grade/10100659/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Action: Empowering 3rd Graders With Custom T-Shirts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3923512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689103519841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3923512"},{"teacherId":9363510,"projectId":10429038,"letterContent":"Thank you for the chairs for my back table. This area is meant to be different than the rest of the classroom so that students can have a place to relax, take a break, or work on individual assignments. The softness of the chairs and the bright, welcoming color encourage students to work hard to earn a chance to work at this table. \r\n\r\nI appreciate being able to put my personal resources toward other goals in my classroom while still creating the welcoming environment that makes my classroom a warm and comfortable space for the school's students with the greatest needs.","fullyFundedDate":1787167355820,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-corner-to-work/10429038/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Corner to Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dimick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363510"},{"teacherId":6844461,"projectId":10364957,"letterContent":"The day our packages arrived felt like a holiday! My students gasped as we opened the boxes, and one student beamed, \"We get to use these every day?!\" The wobble seats have been a game-changer during guided reading, helping active learners stay focused, while the desktop trays keep our space clear so we can jump straight into learning without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nBeyond our daily routines, these tools have brought so much joy to our classroom. During geography, students gathered around the 3D globe to trace ocean currents with their hands, bringing our lesson to life in a way a flat screen never could. We also celebrated reaching our monthly reading goal with our very first \"Popcorn & Progress\" party! The smell of fresh popcorn filling the room made their hard work feel so special.\r\n\r\nKnowing generous supporters care about their education has given my students a real sense of pride. Next, we are using our globe and organized research folders for a collaborative project on global ecosystems. Thank you for giving my students the comfort, tools, and confidence to thrive every day!","fullyFundedDate":1787172069689,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-learn-and-celebrate-success/10364957/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Learn and Celebrate Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6844461_orig.jpg?crop=2755,2755,x1276,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711474974040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6844461"},{"teacherId":6863576,"projectId":9793594,"letterContent":"It was like Christmas had come early as our STEM and Art supplies began to arrive to our class. This year we have not had very many inside days so I have had to integrate \"play time\" into our curriculum. The students really enjoyed the Fall Leaf watercoloring activity where we talked about hot and cold colors. The class was focused and silent as they each watercolored their leaves while listening to classical music. Because they knew the supplies were brand new, they took extra special care of them and cleaned them up so carefully. They begged to watercolor again!\r\n\r\nI have been saving the Planetary STEM items for when they start their Planetary unit in the next few weeks. It will be like Christmas all over again. I can't wait to share the rest of my supplies with this years class and for my future classes as well. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my class an opportunity to be creative, curious, and hands-on.","fullyFundedDate":1760733555063,"projectUrl":"project/cheering-for-inside-recess/9793594/","projectTitle":"Cheering for Inside Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trevino-Kovacs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6863576_orig.jpg?crop=2100,2100,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569905836130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6863576"},{"teacherId":3923512,"projectId":9609230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Receiving a color printer, storage bins, and clipboards is truly a game-changer for both myself and my students. These resources will allow us to bring more color and creativity into our lessons, keep our materials organized, and provide students with the tools they need to succeed each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation will help make our classroom a more engaging and efficient place to learn. The color printer will enable us to create vibrant projects, visual aids, and interactive activities that will capture students' imaginations. The storage bins and clipboards will help keep our space tidy and provide students with the flexibility to work anywhere in the room.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on our learning environment, and I know my students are excited to put these new supplies to good use. Thank you for believing in our class and investing in our future!","fullyFundedDate":1755741637948,"projectUrl":"project/printastic-adventures-tools-for-super-s/9609230/","projectTitle":"Printastic Adventures: Tools for Super Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3923512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689103519841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3923512"},{"teacherId":4673051,"projectId":9461668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The flexible seating you provided has become an essential part of our daily routine. My students look forward to their turns using the new seats each day, and I have noticed that their focus and engagement have improved as a result. On the first day, the excitement was contagious—everyone wanted a chance to try out the new seating options, and it sparked wonderful conversations about sharing and cooperation.\r\n\r\nWe are also thrilled to have the Kindness Crew shirts, which my students will wear every week for the rest of the school year. These shirts help us spread positivity throughout our school community. Every Thursday morning, the students who are part of the Kindness Crew welcome everyone with handmade, uplifting posters while proudly wearing their new shirts. This project is just beginning, and our next step is to plan more acts of kindness and create more ways to support and include every member of our school. Thank you for making these meaningful experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760737150348,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-crew-inspiring-schoolwide-kind/9461668/","projectTitle":"Kindness Crew: Inspiring Schoolwide Kindness and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4673051_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504234508026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4673051"},{"teacherId":8277441,"projectId":9525150,"letterContent":"The 3D Printer has done wonders for my class so far this year. I was able to print name tags for all the students which have been a great hit. A bonus thing is all the fun little things they have learned to spell with their names.\r\n\r\nThe printer has been great for motivators and prizes. The students work to get their planners signed, participate in class, and other methods of receiving 3D printed items.\r\n\r\nOverall it has been a great blessing, I am excited for all the fun opportunities that I will have for the 3D printer.","fullyFundedDate":1757517043680,"projectUrl":"project/designing-the-future-one-print-at-a-tim/9525150/","projectTitle":"Designing the Future, One Print at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277441_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642703247368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277441"},{"teacherId":6949117,"projectId":9716240,"letterContent":"My class has loved the experience of watching Rainbow Trout hatch and grow in our classroom aquarium! A Science standard in 4th grade asks students to construct an explanation of external & internal structures of an organism & how they'e adapted to survive in their environment. Our curriculum asks students to watch mealworms grow. But it has been so much more engaging for my class to watch Rainbow Trout this year! Because of the equipment I purchased in theis project, I was able to complete my set up to safely raise trout from 200 tiny \"eyed eggs\" in a disposable cup from the hatchery in Oct. then \"sac fry,\" which grew into \"swim fry\" & now onto the \"fingerling\" stage, it has been fascinating to watch!\r\n Students in my room are much more engaged in the process than when watching mealworms! First thing every morning they check on \"our fish\" & throughout the day, if they have time, they go look in the aquarium. And at the end of the day, they all go look again to make sure everything is okay before they leave. It has been amazing to watch! We've had other 4th grade classes come visit, as well as 6th grade classes who visit while studied about habitats. It has been a benefit to so many! Thank you for helping this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758033665807,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-trout-into-our-classroom/9716240/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Trout Into Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6949117"},{"teacherId":6949117,"projectId":9513879,"letterContent":"My class has loved the experience of watching Rainbow Trout hatch and grow in our classroom aquarium! A Science standard in 4th grade asks students to construct an explanation of external & internal structures of an organism & how they'e adapted to survive in their environment. Our curriculum asks students to watch mealworms grow. But it has been so much more engaging for my class to watch Rainbow Trout this year! Because of the equipment I purchased in theis project, I was able to complete my set up to safely raise trout from 200 tiny \"eyed eggs\" in a disposable cup from the hatchery in Oct. then \"sac fry,\" which grew into \"swim fry\" & now onto the \"fingerling\" stage, it has been fascinating to watch!\r\n Students in my room are much more engaged in the process than when watching mealworms! First thing every morning they check on \"our fish\" & throughout the day, if they have time, they go look in the aquarium. And at the end of the day, they all go look again to make sure everything is okay before they leave. It has been amazing to watch! We've had other 4th grade classes come visit, as well as 6th grade classes who visit while studied about habitats. It has been a benefit to so many! Thank you for helping this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1755703338176,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-4th-graders-get-trout-in-our-cla/9513879/","projectTitle":"Help My 4th Graders Get Trout in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6949117"},{"teacherId":9524863,"projectId":9494316,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for donating to my creative classroom. We were able to get a fun spinning wheel to reward the class when they have good behavior. All the students have enjoyed taking turns spinning the wheel to find out what their reward is. Some of the things they have earned are dance party's, sitting by a friend, and telling jokes. We also were able to purchase a classroom set of qwik sticks. This is a fun new tempura paint medium in a stick form. This allows the kids to pant without all the mess. We did an autumn leave project and the kids are excited to use them on the Christmas tree project coming up. These tools have been such a gift to our classroom. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755689236522,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom/9494316/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendenhall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524863"},{"teacherId":10079256,"projectId":9462696,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to fund my project for our art class rotation in our K-6 school.\r\nOur school relies on parent donations for many supplies; as a rotation teacher we don't have that opportunity as we don't technically have \"a class\" of parents we can communicate with; we have the entire school population. Which is so fun to get to know and interact with them all. \r\n\r\nThe paint quix sticks are awesome!! So easy for our Kinders and 1st graders to use. They glide on smoothly without the extreme mess of water & paintbrushes. \"They work just like a glue stick\" one of our kiddos happily said. They are easy to clean up between rotations ( which is key with when cleaning up one class before the next one comes in.) The kids also felt super important when they saw that they had new paint sticks that not even the big kids had used yet. \r\n\r\nThe board timer really is an amazing tool to have. It keeps me on track of time; the kids can just look up and see how much time is left before they need to clean up. The times up alarm gives them the notice to clean up without me having to get everyones attention; I can continue to help students without stopping to get the attention of the class. It also makes the question \"how much time do we have left?\" pretty much obsolete, which is also a blessing. \r\n\r\nPlease enjoy the pics of our younger kiddos drawing fall trees and leaves with the paint sticks.","fullyFundedDate":1755694771904,"projectUrl":"project/creartivity-flourishes-imagination/9462696/","projectTitle":"CreARTivity Flourishes Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10079256_orig.jpg?crop=2343,2343,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753385165555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10079256"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73758","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":748,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":21,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.7,"schoolId":73758,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Foothills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Foothills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/foothills-elementary-school/73758"}