{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Majestic Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5792011,"projectId":10159035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school and our students through DonorsChoose! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping us make reading something that our students can be excited about, proud of, and eager to celebrate.\r\n\r\nReading is at the heart of everything we do in elementary school. It builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, develops background knowledge, and opens the door to new ideas, experiences, and possibilities. More importantly, we want our students to discover that reading can be something they genuinely enjoy—not just something they have to do for school.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us encourage that love of reading through our schoolwide 40 Book Challenge. Throughout the school year, students are challenged to read 40 books and are encouraged to explore a variety of genres, topics, authors, and stories. Our goal is not simply to have students reach a number. We want them to discover books that make them laugh, teach them something new, take them on adventures, introduce them to new characters, and help them see the world in different ways.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having a goal to work toward can make a tremendous difference. The 40 Book Challenge gives students something tangible to strive for and allows them to see their own progress throughout the year. Each book they finish represents another step toward their goal and another opportunity to strengthen their reading skills.\r\n\r\nThe prizes made possible by your generous donation add an extra layer of excitement and motivation. Students love knowing that their hard work will be recognized at the end of the challenge. The prizes and celebration give students something special to look forward to while also reminding them that their dedication and effort matter.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps us celebrate the joy of reading, rather than focusing only on achievement. We want our students to understand that reading is worth celebrating because it helps them grow. When a student who may not have considered themselves a reader reaches the challenge goal, that accomplishment can build confidence and change the way they see themselves as a learner.\r\n\r\nImagine hundreds of students across our school working toward a common goal, sharing books with friends, talking about stories, recommending their favorite books to one another, and watching their reading accomplishments grow throughout the year. Your generosity helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation will reach far beyond the prizes themselves. You are helping create a school culture where reading is valued, encouraged, and celebrated. You are helping students build habits that can benefit them throughout their education and beyond. Every book a student reads is an opportunity to learn something new, strengthen a skill, use their imagination, or simply experience the joy of getting lost in a great story.\r\n\r\nWe are especially thankful because your donation tells our students that people believe in them. They may never meet the generous individuals who made this project possible, but they will experience the kindness behind your support each time they work toward their goal and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, supporting our teachers, and helping us build a community of enthusiastic readers. Because of you, hundreds of young readers will have an extra reason to keep turning the pages, reaching for another book, and discovering just how much they are capable of accomplishing.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for helping us make reading an experience that is fun, meaningful, and worth celebrating. Your generosity is helping us build readers book by book, one story at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1776869365303,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-40-book-finale/10159035/","projectTitle":"The Great 40-Book Finale","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tilley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5792011_orig.png?crop=207,207,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745859160892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792011"},{"teacherId":1903788,"projectId":10246791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project! The Markers, chips, and pencil bags will really help my students to become more solid at reading and recognizing the most common words when reading. \r\n\r\nThese supplies will allow all of my students to have their own hands-on materials for our word study time. It will save time for them to have their own supplies that they can just pull out of their desks, instead of passing out shared materials.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness and care for my students and their learning is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778008483050,"projectUrl":"project/read-write-erase/10246791/","projectTitle":"Read, Write, Erase!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wayment","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903788_orig.png?crop=275,275,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616533703199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswayment"},{"teacherId":5331587,"projectId":9574730,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, every student in my classroom now has a personal whiteboard, and it has transformed the way we learn math together.\r\n\r\nThese whiteboards have made math much more interactive and engaging. Instead of waiting to be called on, every student can solve problems, show their thinking, and participate in every lesson. I can quickly check for understanding, clear up misconceptions, and celebrate successes in real time. Even my quieter students have gained confidence because they can share their ideas without the pressure of speaking in front of the entire class.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when the whiteboards arrived. My students couldn't wait to use them! They loved having a tool that was just for them, and they quickly realized that making mistakes is simply part of learning. The whiteboards have created a classroom where students are willing to take risks, erase, revise, and keep trying until they find the solution.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through fourth-grade math, these whiteboards will be used every day for multiplication and division strategies, fractions, geometry, problem-solving, and math discussions. They have become one of the most valuable resources in our classroom because they keep every child actively involved in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness has provided more than just classroom supplies—you've given my students confidence, opportunities to participate, and a learning environment where every voice and every idea matters. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755713404225,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-action-whiteboards-for-every-st/9574730/","projectTitle":"Math in Action: Whiteboards for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5331587_orig.jpg?crop=1326,1326,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597533248410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5331587"},{"teacherId":5331587,"projectId":9983476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our **\"Building Utah History: Native Tribes Dioramas & Discussion Space\"** project possible. Your generosity has created meaningful learning experiences that my fourth-grade students will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have completely transformed our Utah history unit. Students worked in collaborative groups to research one of Utah's Native tribes and create detailed dioramas that reflected each tribe's environment, homes, traditions, and way of life. Having quality supplies allowed students to focus on creativity, critical thinking, and historical accuracy instead of worrying about limited resources.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate. As soon as the materials arrived, students couldn't wait to begin building. They eagerly sorted through the supplies, shared ideas with teammates, and proudly watched their research come to life. It was incredible to see every student engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOur new discussion space has also become an important part of our classroom. After completing their dioramas, students gathered together to present their projects, compare the unique characteristics of each tribe, and participate in respectful discussions about Utah's rich cultural history. These conversations helped students deepen their understanding while learning from one another.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue exploring how Utah's geography influenced settlement and culture, connecting what they learned about Native tribes to the arrival of pioneers and the development of our state. The resources you provided will continue to support collaborative projects, discussions, and hands-on learning throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students. Your kindness has helped create a classroom where history comes alive, curiosity grows, and every child has the opportunity to actively engage in learning. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778008741892,"projectUrl":"project/building-utah-history-native-tribes-dio/9983476/","projectTitle":"Building Utah History: Native Tribes Dioramas & Discussion Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5331587_orig.jpg?crop=1326,1326,x340,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597533248410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5331587"},{"teacherId":8285615,"projectId":10266278,"letterContent":"The materials from my Building Bright Futures: One Block at a Time project have brought a new level of excitement and engagement into our kindergarten classroom. My students are naturally curious, and these hands‑on tools give them the chance to explore concepts in a way that feels meaningful and accessible. Instead of simply hearing about ideas, they get to build, test, and discover them for themselves — which is exactly how young children learn best.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out to me was watching a group of students work together to solve a building challenge. They talked through their ideas, tried different approaches, and celebrated when their structure finally stood on its own. Moments like this show just how powerful hands‑on learning can be. Students who sometimes hesitate during traditional lessons are now jumping in with confidence, eager to share their thinking and collaborate with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping my students strengthen early academic skills while also developing perseverance, communication, and creativity. They are learning to take risks, try again, and support one another, skills that will serve them far beyond kindergarten. Your generosity has made it possible for me to create a classroom environment where learning feels joyful, purposeful, and full of possibility. Thank you for giving my students experiences that truly shape their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1778509343380,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-one-block-at-a/10266278/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: One Block at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285615"},{"teacherId":8285615,"projectId":10224188,"letterContent":"The materials from my Building Bright Futures: One Block at a Time project have already made a meaningful difference in my kindergarten classroom. My students are using these hands‑on resources to build, explore, problem‑solve, and collaborate. These tools give them the chance to learn through discovery, something that is essential for young learners who thrive when they can touch, create, and experiment.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching their faces light up the first time they saw the new materials. They immediately began building structures, sharing ideas, and proudly showing their creations to their classmates. The excitement in the room was undeniable. Students who are often quiet found new confidence, and those who struggle academically were able to shine through hands‑on learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students strengthen fine motor skills, develop early develop early math and engineering concepts, and build language as they talk through their ideas with peers. They are also learning how to work together, take turns, and persevere when something doesn't go as planned. This project has given them opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise, and it has elevated the quality of our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to learn in ways that truly matter at this age. Your generosity is shaping their confidence, creativity, and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777988872331,"projectUrl":"project/center-stage-building-imagination-and-c/10224188/","projectTitle":"Center Stage: Building Imagination and Critical Thinking Through Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285615"},{"teacherId":8285615,"projectId":9725487,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in bringing this project to life. When the STEM activities arrived in our classroom there was so much excitement. My kindergarteners were eager to dive in, and seeing their faces light up as they realized these were tools for them to explore was a highlight of our year. I believe that for kindergarteners, learning by doing is the most powerful way to grasp new concepts. These STEM resource have truly transformed our classroom into a hub of hands-on exploration. Every day, I watch as my students turn their natural curiosity into critical thinking skills. These activities have also encouraged my students to communicate their ideas and work together, building their confidence and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThank you again for donating to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759175873876,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas-stem-for-kinder/9725487/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas: STEM for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285615"},{"teacherId":1067030,"projectId":10020928,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, our classroom now has a dedicated space for discovery and growth. The new sensory table has quickly become the heart of our room, serving as a place where my imaginative and curious students can truly flourish. Watching them dive into the different textures and materials has been incredible; you have provided them with a tool that turns complex sensory exploration into a joyful, everyday reality.\r\nThis table is doing so much more than providing \"play\" time—it is actively supporting my students' language development and fine motor skills. For many of my learners, this station also serves as a vital tool for self-regulation, offering the calming input they need to stay focused and engaged throughout the rest of the school day. Your gift has created a unique environment where academic learning and emotional well-being go hand-in-hand.\r\nThank you for recognizing the strengths of my students and providing them with an outlet for their creativity and collaboration. This project has made our classroom a more inclusive, comforting, and exciting place to learn. We are so grateful for your support in helping these young learners explore the world through touch and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1769530569588,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-in-kindergarten/10020928/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1067030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690577738224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danyelanderson"},{"teacherId":1067030,"projectId":10019914,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of activity and discovery! The new literacy and math center materials have arrived, and seeing the students' faces light up as they dive into these hands-on tools has been the highlight of our year. Concepts that once felt abstract and challenging are now literally at their fingertips. Whether they are building words with tactile letters or solving puzzles with math manipulatives, my students are now approaching their lessons with a new sense of confidence and joy.\r\nThese resources have made a world of difference in how my students collaborate and learn. During center time, the room is filled with the hum of \"playful productivity.\" I've watched students who previously struggled to stay focused become completely absorbed in their tasks, building independence and pride in their work. Your support didn't just provide us with supplies; it provided my students with the \"aha!\" moments that build a foundation for lifelong learning. Thank you for believing in my students and for making our classroom a place where every child can truly succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769019851019,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-centers-to-help-my-stu/10019914/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning Centers to Help My Students Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1067030_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690577738224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danyelanderson"},{"teacherId":1903788,"projectId":9944299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing dry-erase markers and highlighters for my students. We use dry-erase markers and highlighters every day in my classroom, especially to help the students learn their most common words and their spelling words. The curriculum we use requires students to use dry-erase markers and highlighters. The students' markers and highlighters have been drying up, and they were very happy to get new ones. Your generosity is helping them become better readers and spellers. I really appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1771028314595,"projectUrl":"project/write-erase-repeat-empowering-student/9944299/","projectTitle":"Write, Erase, Repeat: Empowering Students with Dry Erase Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wayment","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1903788_orig.png?crop=275,275,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616533703199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswayment"},{"teacherId":8283660,"projectId":9706872,"letterContent":"The students love these new classroom items. We have had them in centers for free exploration and discovery. It has been so fun to see how creative they are when building with these items. \r\nThe nuts and bolts with letters in them have been a huge hit with one of my students who is still learning letter sounds. He loves to put them together and pull them apart. I feel like this has really helped him to be more interested in learning his letters.\r\nWhen I first showed the students these items the couldn't wait for them to show up in centers. They kept saying how excited they were to play with them. We haven't had a light table before and they were so excited to put the translucent light blocks on it. \r\nI can't wait to see what other kind of learning this opens up for them. Free play is so fun to watch because they learn and do things that I never imagined they would.","fullyFundedDate":1758137801685,"projectUrl":"project/explore-discover-create/9706872/","projectTitle":"Explore, Discover, Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8283660"},{"teacherId":8306461,"projectId":9627250,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity! Thank you for your donations which allowed me to fill my book shelf with language-rich stories used to plan lessons and grow literacy skills in my students. \r\n\r\nThe wobble/wiggle chairs were exactly what I needed to help students with Autism, ADHD, and learning challenges who need the accommodation of movement to focus and remain emotionally regulated. They have been blessed with increased attention and focus in classroom lessons.\r\n\r\nYou truly have made a difference! There is no way I would have been able to use limited budget money we have each year to request and receive all the supplies needed to help our children be successful in school. They have felt the impact your donation has made and are enjoying all the new learning supplies. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1765821495504,"projectUrl":"project/speech-and-sparkle-supplies-for-success/9627250/","projectTitle":"Speech and Sparkle: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306461_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755188702780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8306461"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67450","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":660,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":85.0,"schoolId":67450,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Majestic Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Majestic Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/weber-school-district/majestic-elementary-school/67450"}