{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Polk Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7124437,"projectId":9818858,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has provided my students with the essential materials needed to make DYAD reading a success. These resources have improved our classroom environment by making reading more accessible and collaborative for every student. We are so grateful for your support in fostering a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThey have transformed our daily reading routine. My students are now more eager to participate in paired reading sessions. This project has truly sparked a new level of excitement for literacy in our classroom.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the new resources for our DYAD reading program, I have seen improvement in student fluency and confidence. Having these specific materials has allowed my students to support one another more effectively. Thank you for providing the tools necessary for my students to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760741890834,"projectUrl":"project/dyad-reading-fun/9818858/","projectTitle":"DYAD Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7124437"},{"teacherId":7134161,"projectId":9525757,"letterContent":"In my classroom, we've incorporated these books into our small reading groups, and I must say, the response from the students has been overwhelmingly positive. The books' high-interest content has captivated their attention and fostered a genuine enthusiasm for reading. As a result, we've witnessed a remarkable leap in their learning and engagement levels.\r\nMoreover, we've added several of these titles to our classroom library, and they have quickly become some of the most sought-after choices among the students. It's not uncommon to see these books flying off the shelves as they are frequently checked out by eager readers.\r\nWhat's truly heartwarming is observing the transformation in students who previously struggled with reading. These once-reluctant readers are now approaching reading with newfound eagerness and zeal. It's all thanks to this incredible donation that has brought such a positive change to our learning environment.\r\nThe impact of these books has extended beyond just academic benefits; they have inspired a love for reading that I hope will continue to grow and thrive. It's a joy to see my students so eager to dive into the world of books, exploring new ideas and expanding their horizons. This contribution has truly enriched our classroom in more ways than one.","fullyFundedDate":1755699570156,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-readers-a-classroom-re/9525757/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Readers: A Classroom Resource Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7134161_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755302577434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7134161"},{"teacherId":7124437,"projectId":9627480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to hands-on math materials that have already made a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped bring math concepts to life. Students are more engaged, confident, and excited to explore math by building, modeling, and problem-solving in tangible ways. Being able to rotate materials and represent the same concept in different ways has deepened their understanding and encouraged rich mathematical discussions.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have directly impacted my students' learning experience, and they are truly grateful for the opportunities you have provided. Thank you for believing in our classroom and supporting meaningful, hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757506897897,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-hands-on-games-to-build/9627480/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun: Hands-On Games to Build Skills and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7124437"},{"teacherId":8287059,"projectId":8540692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books and water bottles to our classroom. When my students first saw the SEL (Social Emotional Learning) books and new supplies, their faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately started flipping through the books and sharing titles with friends. The water bottles were a huge hit too, and students were eager to fill them up and use them throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe SEL books, in particular, have been transformative for my class. We use them during our daily morning meetings and quiet reading times. These stories have helped my students develop important skills like empathy, self-regulation, and mindfulness. I've noticed that students are calmer and more focused, and our classroom community feels stronger because of the thoughtful discussions sparked by these books.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are working on a project where students create their own \"calm down toolkits\" using strategies and ideas from the SEL books. They're excited to personalize their toolkits and share their favorite calming techniques with classmates. Your gift has truly enriched our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support in helping us grow both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1723668211820,"projectUrl":"project/books-bottles-building-future-scholar/8540692/","projectTitle":"Books & Bottles: Building Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jex","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8287059_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676747517781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8287059"},{"teacherId":5872918,"projectId":9703912,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a space where every student can learn, regulate, and thrive. The sensory toys you funded have given my special education students meaningful tools to calm their bodies, focus their attention, and engage more confidently in their work. The alternative seating options have made an equally powerful difference—students who once struggled to stay comfortable or attentive now have choices that meet their unique sensory and physical needs. Each day, I see more smiles, more participation, and more moments of independence. Your kindness hasn't just provided materials; it has created opportunities, dignity, and joy for children who deserve every chance to succeed. Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1758820484882,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-special-education-through-fle/9703912/","projectTitle":"Supporting Special Education Through Flexible Seating and Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Birmingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5872918"},{"teacherId":7114891,"projectId":9627372,"letterContent":"Let me express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of headphones. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have the tools they need to focus, engage more deeply in lessons, and participate confidently in digital learning activities. For many of our learners—especially those who benefit from individualized instruction, language support, or quiet learning spaces—these headphones have been transformative.\r\n\r\nWe have seen students immerse themselves in reading programs, collaborate more effectively on multimedia projects, and participate in assessments without distraction. Most importantly, your kindness has shown them that their education matters to people beyond our school walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success and for helping create a learning environment where every child can thrive. Your generosity is more than a gift—it is an impact that will continue to support our students throughout the school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1757505254480,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-lets-get-headp/9627372/","projectTitle":"Do You Hear What I Hear? Let's get headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7114891"},{"teacherId":9650118,"projectId":9633884,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generous donation to support our math program. Your contribution is already making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students. With your help, we've been able to provide essential resources, such as new math materials, advanced learning tools, and enriching activities that help our students build strong foundations in math. Your gift not only enhances their academic experience but also inspires confidence and curiosity in a subject that can be challenging for many.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are able to offer additional tutoring, engage in hands-on learning projects, and provide opportunities for students to explore real-world applications of math. We're seeing firsthand how this support is fostering a love for learning and giving students the skills they need to excel in their studies and future careers.\r\n\r\nWe could not do this vital work without donors like you. Your belief in the power of education helps create brighter futures, and for that, we are truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1756157998581,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-building-our-math-games-librar/9633884/","projectTitle":"Level Up! Building Our Math Games Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Egbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650118"},{"teacherId":9650118,"projectId":9574616,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of first-of-year supplies. Your support not only helps us meet immediate needs but also empowers our students and teachers to thrive and succeed throughout the year. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our cause. Thank you for being such a vital part of our mission—your generosity is inspiring and greatly appreciated. I am so thankful for your gracious donations to our classroom and students. Your materials made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755715755715,"projectUrl":"project/first-of-year-supplies/9574616/","projectTitle":"First of Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Egbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650118"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9623416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It has not only helped me as the teacher, but also helped my classroom and my students. Being able to have more school supplies has helped me SO much already this school year. Having the pressure taken away a little bit for being nervous of not having the correct supplies has helped so much and made it to where my students have access to so many more supplies throughout the day.\r\nI have been able to do more projects, and helped extend and add to supplies that we already had. Thank you again, it has helped in so many ways.","fullyFundedDate":1755716019699,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9623416/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9508506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It has not only helped me as the teacher, but also my classroom and my students. \r\nBeing able to have a classroom library has helped me in so many ways throughout the school year already. It has helped unlock SO many new books for my students to read, and pushed them to read different types of books that they normally would not. Having a great way to display them has been super helpful as well because then my students can independently access my classroom \"book store\".","fullyFundedDate":1755699472682,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9508506/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9507433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It is not only going to be so helpful to me as the teacher, but also to my classroom and students. I have been using this project all school year and it has helped me immensely in keeping my classroom organized and functioning properly. Having set places to store things has allowed my students more independence with classroom supplies because they know where they are and what they can use.\r\nThank you again, I am so grateful and have loved being able to have my classroom feel more organized this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1755715965552,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9507433/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"},{"teacherId":9114143,"projectId":9507386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Having this support has been so helpful and I am so grateful. Having these gift cards to use on teacherspayteachers.com has been so useful throughout the whole school year. It helps me find things to extend lessons and make things more engaging for my students. I am able to get things to display in my room to help students have visuals and that is very important for our learning in our classroom.\r\nThank you so much again for your generosity, it has helped not just me as the teacher but also helps my students in my class so much.","fullyFundedDate":1755699411368,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9507386/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballantyne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9114143"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33406","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":522,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":63.3,"schoolId":33406,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Polk Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Polk Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/polk-elementary-school/33406"}