{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sierra Bonita Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3763236,"projectId":9896470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Because of your support, my students now have access to magnetic cubes, magnetic marbles and wands, a basketball attachment, and a new pencil sharpener.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a difference. The magnetic cubes are helping students visualize and understand volume by building and exploring concepts hands-on as well as providing building experiences during inside recess times. The magnetic marbles and wands will bring our science lessons to life, making learning about magnetism interactive and exciting.\r\nThe basketball attachment is encouraging movement and teamwork, as we review academic concepts, and the pencil sharpener keeps us prepared and minimizes disruptions, ensuring students can focus on learning.\r\nYour generosity has created a more engaging and effective classroom, and my students are excited to learn every day. Thank you for making such a positive impact!","fullyFundedDate":1763563644465,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-and-movement/9896470/","projectTitle":"Building Minds and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staheli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3763236_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472737412545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstaheli"},{"teacherId":1739462,"projectId":9778058,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom project to get magnetic blocks for math purposes and more. We use these blocks to find the volume of rectangular prisms and move to composite figures. Having these blocks excites the students as they get to have a hands-on math lesson to help solidify their learning tasks. The blocks also help students to see real world math as they use these blocks as tools. \r\n\r\nThese blocks work amazingly well. They are durable and can be used for years to come. Thank you for helping our classroom grow.","fullyFundedDate":1761917774592,"projectUrl":"project/stem-engineering-with-magnetic-blocks/9778058/","projectTitle":"Stem Engineering With Magnetic Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diede","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1739462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472703765559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-diede"},{"teacherId":3414068,"projectId":9417151,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the grant awarded to my classroom for the purchase of math manipulatives. This generous contribution has had a profound impact on my students' learning experience, and I am thrilled to share with you the exciting ways in which we are utilizing these resources.\r\nMy students are enthusiastically using the new math manipulatives to enhance their understanding and exploration of mathematical concepts. A specific classroom project that stands out is our recent unit on fractions, where students used the manipulatives to create and compare equivalent ratios. This hands-on approach not only deepened their comprehension but also sparked a sense of curiosity and excitement about math. One memorable moment was when a student, who had previously struggled with fractions, exclaimed, \"I finally get it!\" after using the manipulatives to visualize the concept.\r\nWhen my students first saw the math manipulatives, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore and play with the new materials, asking questions like \"What's this?\" and \"Can I try?\" The initial reaction was a mix of fascination and anticipation, setting the stage for a positive and engaging learning experience. As they began to use the manipulatives, I observed a significant increase in student participation and engagement, with even the most hesitant learners feeling motivated to join in.\r\nI would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to the donors for their support and vision in funding my math manipulatives grant. Your contribution has made a tangible difference in the lives of my students, providing them with the tools and resources necessary to succeed in math and develop a lifelong love of learning. I am grateful for the opportunity to share our story with you and look forward to continuing to update you on the progress and achievements of our students. Thank you again for your generosity and trust in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757537405094,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-strong-foundation-in-math-wit/9417151/","projectTitle":"Building a Strong Foundation in Math With Hands-On Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sorensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3414068_orig.jpg?crop=204,204,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746480440349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3414068"},{"teacherId":1739462,"projectId":9424711,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing stem supplies to help my students be creative using art, science and social studies. The students will be using the clay, watercolor pencils and the water tubes to help them understand difference cultures and their environments. \r\nStudents love to learn hands on and thanks to many donations and the double match of Ripple my students have thus hands on opportunity of generating creativity and knowledge. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your generous support and financial donations to make it all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757536913433,"projectUrl":"project/communitcation-through-art/9424711/","projectTitle":"Communitcation Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diede","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1739462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472703765559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-diede"},{"teacherId":7875813,"projectId":9069269,"letterContent":"I want to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on my first-grade classroom. The astronaut costumes and butterfly catcher you donated have brought science to life in ways that go far beyond what I could have imagined. Students eagerly wore the astronaut suits during our space lessons, pretending to explore the stars, planets, and galaxies. This imaginative play has sparked deep curiosity, encouraged teamwork, and made learning about space both tangible and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe butterfly catcher has also created countless hands-on learning opportunities. Students are now able to observe butterflies up close, study their patterns and behaviors, and even track their life cycles. This has fostered a sense of wonder about the natural world and strengthened their observation and scientific reasoning skills. Many students who were previously hesitant to engage with science are now confident and excited to explore and experiment.\r\n\r\nYour donations have truly transformed our classroom. The students are not just learning—they are experiencing science in a fun, interactive, and meaningful way. Thank you for making these opportunities possible and for inspiring a lifelong love of discovery in my first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1746785945904,"projectUrl":"project/miss-robisons-1st-grade-science/9069269/","projectTitle":"Miss Robison's 1st Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7875813_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660054193872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875813"},{"teacherId":1739462,"projectId":9314813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of logic puzzles and brain teasers to our classroom. Your thoughtful gift will provide our students with valuable opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nAs students engage with these puzzles, they will not only have fun but also build essential skills such as logical reasoning and creative thinking. These activities will encourage collaboration, spark curiosity, and help each child grow more confident in tackling new challenges. Your support will have a lasting impact on our learning community. Thank you for helping our brains grow!","fullyFundedDate":1750256092890,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-for-thinking/9314813/","projectTitle":"Puzzles for Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diede","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1739462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472703765559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-diede"},{"teacherId":3414068,"projectId":9275403,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions through DonorsChoose, which enabled our class to receive owl pellets and watercolor paper. These materials have significantly enriched our learning environment and have had a profound impact on our students' educational experiences.\r\n\r\nThe owl pellets have been an incredible resource for hands-on learning in our science curriculum. This engaging activity allowed students to become young scientists, exploring the fascinating world of owls through dissection. \r\n\r\nThe watercolor paper has been instrumental in our art projects, allowing students to express themselves creatively while learning important artistic techniques. This resource has:\r\n\r\nBoth the owl pellets and watercolor paper have made learning more interactive, engaging, and enjoyable for our students. Your generosity has not only provided essential materials but has also inspired a love for learning and creativity in our classroom. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in our students' potential.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and for making a tangible difference in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746480601246,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-steam-learning-with-owl-pellet/9275403/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Steam Learning with Owl Pellets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sorensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3414068_orig.jpg?crop=204,204,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746480440349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3414068"},{"teacherId":3763236,"projectId":9281419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. My students and I are thrilled with our new supplies! The large easel writing pads, watercolor paper, presharpened pencils, dry erase markers, hydroponic lab, vinyl reward stickers, and mesh bags have already made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about the hydroponic lab and enjoy using the new art and writing materials. Your kindness has created more opportunities for creativity, exploration, and engagement in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746466966774,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-and-collaboration/9281419/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity and Collaboration in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staheli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3763236_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472737412545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstaheli"},{"teacherId":3414068,"projectId":9048715,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, we have been able to acquire an array of math games and manipulatives that are making a significant impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have transformed our math lessons into interactive and engaging sessions. We recently completed a project on fractions, where students used fraction towers and pie charts manipulative sets. This hands-on approach allowed students to physically manipulate the pieces, providing a tangible understanding of complex concepts that are often challenging to grasp through traditional methods alone.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were ecstatic. The sight of colorful games and manipulatives instantly sparked curiosity and excitement. It was like an early holiday morning, with students eagerly unpacking and exploring each item. Their initial reactions set a positive tone for the learning activities that followed, increasing their motivation and engagement significantly.\r\n\r\nYour support has made an incredible difference in our classroom, providing tools that foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for mathematics. Thank you once again for your generosity and for investing in our students' futures. We look forward to sharing more success stories with you as our journey continues.","fullyFundedDate":1736967952344,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-games/9048715/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sorensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3414068_orig.jpg?crop=204,204,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746480440349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3414068"},{"teacherId":9670648,"projectId":8891517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to our music classroom! As soon as I got the first box, which contained the xylophones, I began using them in my lessons! Because we now have a full class set, all the students can play at the same time on same type of instrument so instruction is much clearer and we are getting so much more done!\r\n\r\nThe students have already had so many \"a-ha\" moments as I've shown them how the notes we sing (do-re-mi, etc) correlate to the notes we play (C, D, E) and I love seeing those moments when my students get excited because they finally understand something! This understanding could but have happened without your donation. \r\n\r\nOne other thing that has been fun is the students are really grasping how to play the notes in various melodies and hearing how they sound all together has been a joy for them! Some comments have been, \"wow! We actually sound really good together?\" And \"that totally sounded like the song we're trying to play!\" I know that many of them will try music on their future classes because of this experience you have given them! \r\n\r\nWe haven't used the drum sets yet because we are focusing on Melody currently, but I know they will have equally excellent experiences with those! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1737574768784,"projectUrl":"project/percussion-fun-and-learning-for-elementa/8891517/","projectTitle":"Percussion Fun and Learning for Elementary Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. van Dyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9670648"},{"teacherId":3763236,"projectId":9059009,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to hear that I was thinking of ways to practice math through games. They were especially excited to see the seat cushions that can be used for both chair as well as floor activities.\r\n\r\nI explained the donors choose process and my students were touched to think that there are people in the world who are concerned about how they learn, and are willing to give monitarily so that we can have fun doing so.\r\n\r\nIt was important to build self confidence in my classroom so as I prepared to let them play, I took a small group of students aside and taught them how to play each game. Then, we broke into groups and I instructed my leaders to then teach the other students how to play. We enjoyed this time so much, we did not want to stop to go to recess.\r\n\r\nThanks so much for all you have done to create a fun moment in our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1736981609636,"projectUrl":"project/math-games/9059009/","projectTitle":"Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staheli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3763236_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472737412545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstaheli"},{"teacherId":1739462,"projectId":9056525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of essential supplies for the classroom. The students use their highlights to find evidence in the text we are reading to help their comprehension. The students will write a letter from the perspective of a fictional character to help them see different perspectives on how the printing press changed the world. They will be using evidence from the text to compose this letter. \r\n \r\nThank you again for your support in our classroom and for helping us learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1736979180700,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies/9056525/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diede","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1739462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472703765559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-diede"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102035","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":17,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":102035,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sierra Bonita Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sierra Bonita Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/nebo-school-district/sierra-bonita-elementary/102035"}