{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monte Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6794039,"projectId":9499605,"letterContent":"Your donation has had a major impact on my class. My students get to rotate their seating every day. So adding in these resources were a huge success. I loved watching and listening to students as I assembled the chairs. They were so excited to see them come together and realize the they would get to use them. They saw them, spin, roll, raise and roller. They wanted nothing more than to take an initial turn. The way we have the class set up now allows students to make the classroom their own. We sit at tables where they share their spaces, but the fact that they get turns to sit in different seats allows them a level of individuality while sharing that space. Thank you for making my students love their classroom even more.","fullyFundedDate":1758566463963,"projectUrl":"project/thrones-for-education/9499605/","projectTitle":"Thrones for Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matheson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794039_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567491815978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/matheson"},{"teacherId":6096697,"projectId":9547859,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom has been transformed into a more welcoming and flexible learning environment. When the rolling chairs and floor cushions arrived, the students' faces lit up with excitement. They eagerly explored the new seating options, quickly finding their favorite spots. One memorable moment was during our group reading project, where students naturally formed small circles on the floor cushions or rolled their chairs together to discuss the book. The energy and engagement in the room have soared since the new seating was introduced.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these resources daily. Students choose their seats for independent work, reading time, and collaborative projects, which has encouraged them to take ownership of their learning and respect each other's space. The rolling chairs have made it easier for students to work with different classmates, while the floor cushions have created a cozy spot for quiet reading or group brainstorming. Our next steps include a creative writing unit, where students will use the flexible seating to form writing circles, share stories, and give feedback. Your support has made our classroom feel like a true learning community, and we are so grateful to you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755717923118,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9547859/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timothy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6096697"},{"teacherId":6714142,"projectId":9379184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The new shelf has given us a dedicated space to organize all our phonics supplies, making lessons smoother and more efficient. The pointers and whisper phones have already made a big difference—students are excited to use them, and I can see their confidence and fluency growing each day.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the phonics corner. The dice have made math games more engaging, and the headphones help students focus during independent work. The magnetic handwriting whiteboard is a wonderful addition for practicing handwriting skills, and students love using it to trace and form letters. Your kindness has truly enriched our learning environment and made a meaningful impact on every student. Thank you for investing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1755692363195,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-tools-for-focused-readers/9379184/","projectTitle":"Phonics Tools for Focused Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6714142_orig.jpg?crop=3980,3980,x1360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566008198033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6714142"},{"teacherId":5917758,"projectId":9693650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The new resources have truly made a difference in our classroom. For example, we recently used the science kits you funded to create a hands-on volcano eruption project. When my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to get started.\r\n\r\nDuring the volcano project, students worked together to build models, mix ingredients, and observe the chemical reaction. This hands-on experience brought science to life and sparked so many great questions and discussions.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll use what we learned to write reports and design our own experiments. Your support has inspired curiosity and teamwork, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've given us!","fullyFundedDate":1757525415677,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-curious-scientists/9693650/","projectTitle":"We Are Curious Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5917758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538279069717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5917758"},{"teacherId":9687280,"projectId":9544588,"letterContent":"My students have loved reading the new books that we received through this Donors Choose project! We take time each week to introduce a new book, and there is always a long list of students who want to check out the new title to read! I feel this project has really helped motivate my students to read and has provided them with some quality titles to choose from and has introduced them to new authors as well. They have also been very motivated by the bracelets they are making with the beads we purchased for this project! I know they will love receiving their completed bracelets at the end of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1755721837136,"projectUrl":"project/first-chapter-friday-hooking-readers-f/9544588/","projectTitle":"First Chapter Friday - Hooking Readers from Page One","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9687280_orig.jpg?crop=979,979,x23,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723990786241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687280"},{"teacherId":5917758,"projectId":9651445,"letterContent":"We've been using the new earth science kit to explore volcanoes hands-on. For a recent project, students built and erupted model volcanoes in small groups, applying what they'd learned about geology and chemical reactions.\r\nWhen students first saw the kit, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began reading instructions, asking questions, and brainstorming how to make their eruptions as realistic as possible.\r\nNext, students will research real-world volcanic eruptions and compare them to their models. They'll present their findings in creative ways, such as posters or short videos, building both science knowledge and communication skills.","fullyFundedDate":1756931988662,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-smart-scientists-usbe-ai-for-k1/9651445/","projectTitle":"We Are Smart Scientists! USBE AI for K–12 Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5917758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538279069717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5917758"},{"teacherId":6641421,"projectId":9505622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom project this year. I have been hearing from my colleagues for several years how fun and exciting bucket drumming is, and I am happy to finally have added the supplies to my classroom as another great instrument option. \r\n\r\nWe started the year off with a super fun lesson on the drums for every class and every single grade (750 students in total). They learned the rules of the instruments, how to play, and how to take care of the supplies. Now that these basics are in place, we are able to pull the instruments out on short notice and use them to supplement other instrument practice or enhance a non instrument activity. \r\n\r\nIt is most amazing to have enough supplies for every student in my class to have their own instrument at the same time. This means students are more engaged, participate better, and become better musicians at the same time. Thank you so again for continuing to support the work done in my class. It brings joy to the students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755701391488,"projectUrl":"project/drum-roll-please/9505622/","projectTitle":"Drum Roll Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6641421_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569891469783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6641421"},{"teacherId":8280895,"projectId":9539742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones and 3D printed dragons for our classroom prize box! The headphones are now an essential part of our daily routine—students use them during reading, math, and science activities, allowing each child to focus and hear instructions clearly without distractions. Recently, during a digital storytelling project, students recorded their own stories and were able to listen back using the new headphones. This made editing and improving their work much more engaging and accessible for everyone.\r\nWhen the students first saw the 3D printed dragons and new headphones, their excitement filled the room. Many of them immediately set new goals to earn \"class money\" so they could shop for a dragon. The dragons have sparked creative writing projects, with students inventing stories and drawing habitats for their new \"class pets.\" As we move forward, our next step is a collaborative research project where students will create podcasts on their favorite science topics—using the headphones to edit and listen to their work. Your generosity has truly enriched our classroom, and we are so grateful for the joy and opportunities your gifts have brought to our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1755716180923,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-for-curious-minds/9539742/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8280895_orig.jpg?crop=1544,1544,x892,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642661153098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8280895"},{"teacherId":10169799,"projectId":9576886,"letterContent":"We used hammering kits for a hands-on project where my students with disabilities hammered golf tees into pumpkins. This activity helped students strengthen fine motor skills and bilateral coordination by requiring them to use both hands—one to steady the pumpkin and the other to hammer. Students were excited and highly engaged, especially enjoying the sensory feedback from the pumpkins and the colorful tees. Next, we'll introduce patterning and more challenging hammering tasks, encouraging students to follow sequences and work together, further building their coordination, problem-solving, and social skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755725252400,"projectUrl":"project/big-achievements-with-small-hands/9576886/","projectTitle":"Big Achievements with Small Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169799"},{"teacherId":9217643,"projectId":9597241,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of speech and language materials, books, and games. As a speech-language pathologist serving K–6 students at Monte Vista, I use these resources nearly every day. They have transformed many of my sessions—making articulation, expressive, and receptive language activities more engaging, interactive, and effective.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a direct impact on my students' progress and motivation. The kids LOVE playing Pop The Pig while we practice articulation skills. These materials are not just tools—they are pathways to confidence, communication, and success for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our school community and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755735910133,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-success-engaging-materia/9597241/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Success: Engaging Materials for Communication Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217643_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692901303984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217643"},{"teacherId":8556925,"projectId":7508218,"letterContent":"Your donation of art supplies hase helped my 2nd grade class be more creative and engaged. We have made chameleons out of the clay and made a habitat to put them in. We shared with our 5th grade classes our projects. The students loved this hands-on project that made learning fun and more meaningful. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe wouldn't have had this opportunity without your generous donation. These supplies have allowed us to explore art in new ways work on fine motor skills and connect creativity to subjects like language arts.","fullyFundedDate":1692126945291,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-is-winning/7508218/","projectTitle":"Spinning Is Winning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8556925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665629036807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8556925"},{"teacherId":9129292,"projectId":9517651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project Mrs. Philbrick's 25-26 Kinder Class. The large pencils and fishy grip training tools have really helped my students with their hand writing. I will always use these from now on. \r\n\r\nWe love the bigger colored pencils! They stay sharp longer and the lead isn't so soft that the pencil gets chewed up in the sharpener. \r\n\r\nThe new pencil sharpener is perfect for sharpening these bigger pencils. ✏️ \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting teachers, students and education!","fullyFundedDate":1755703337544,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-philbricks-25-26-kinder-class/9517651/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Philbrick's 25-26 Kinder Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Philbrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129292_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690826846662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129292"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43099","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":783,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":8,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.9,"schoolId":43099,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monte Vista Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monte Vista Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/monte-vista-elementary-school/43099"}