{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sterling Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10520803,"projectId":10313469,"letterContent":"My nature-themed classroom has had a positive impact on my students' learning and well-being. The green colors, plants, and warm lights create a cozy and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn. Many students comment on how much they enjoy the atmosphere as soon as they walk into the room.\r\nI have noticed that the calming environment helps students stay focused and engaged during lessons. The natural elements create a peaceful space that reduces distractions and encourages students to participate, collaborate, and do their best work.\r\nMy students especially love being surrounded by the green decoration and soft lighting because it makes the classroom feel safe and relaxing. As a result, they are excited to come to school each day, and the positive environment supports both their academic success and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1781030222687,"projectUrl":"project/nice-and-cozy-classroom/10313469/","projectTitle":"Nice and Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caceres Inzunza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10520803"},{"teacherId":9692669,"projectId":10473021,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support! Recorders are a beloved unit in music class at our school. As a Title 1 school, most of my students do not have the resources to buy instruments or take private music lessons. These recorders are instruments that they can keep and use at home. They cherish them and get quite good at playing them!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for choosing to contribute to our project. Thank you for brightening the days of my students and easing the minds of their families. This is one less expense over which they will need to worry. You have made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787252285791,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-our-new-recorders-in-2026/10473021/","projectTitle":"Rocking our New Recorders in 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarboro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692669"},{"teacherId":9692669,"projectId":10473271,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support! Recorders are a beloved unit in music class at our school. As a Title 1 school, most of my students do not have the resources to buy instruments or take private music lessons. These recorders are instruments that they can keep and use at home. They cherish them and get quite good at playing them!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for choosing to contribute to our project. Thank you for brightening the days of my students and easing the minds of their families. This is one less expense over which they will need to worry. You have made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787320635306,"projectUrl":"project/jammin-jaguar-5th-graders-love-recorder/10473271/","projectTitle":"Jammin' Jaguar 5th Graders Love Recorders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scarboro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692669"},{"teacherId":9212230,"projectId":10297508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom such a calm and welcoming place. Our first graders love the room and so do we! Students use the black bins to place their lunchboxes and backpacks. The stars to know where to park their water bottle to reduce spills. We have received many compliments on how peaceful and beautiful our room is for our students all thanks to you! The decor gives it a homey feel which is important when we are here for so many hours a day. The mailbox helps keep us organized and make sure parents get all the important papers they need to have a successful year.\r\n Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1781101125534,"projectUrl":"project/growing-in-a-calm-classroom/10297508/","projectTitle":"Growing in a Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKisson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9212230_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753820551870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9212230"},{"teacherId":2830348,"projectId":10501890,"letterContent":"This project was focused on organization and STEM supplies - and these key ingredients were put to use right away! For starters, having clearly organized draws helps students (and adults) find supplies needed for projects right away, eliminating the guesswork! Hooks - whether they were wax hooks for walls, command strip hooks, or adhesive hooks - each was used for a unique purpose helping to create a visually organized learning space. More specifically, to hang up emergency bags, schedules, class lists, student worksheets, etc - as shown in the included photos. Our classroom giant hanging pencils needed to be remade using the pink athletic tape - thanks to this project, they were made and displayed right away. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make my classroom warm, inviting, and organized from the start. Our classroom looks great already! I am so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787160115446,"projectUrl":"project/mission-organization-stem-supplies/10501890/","projectTitle":"Mission: Organization — STEM, Supplies, & Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2830348_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478256774308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/funin1st"},{"teacherId":2830348,"projectId":10243275,"letterContent":"At a Title I school, we\r\n know that learning begins with a good night's rest. However, many of our students live in multi-family or shared-household situations where quiet space is at a premium. For a young child, trying to fall asleep in a busy, noisy, or bright home can be a real challenge—and that fatigue often follows them right into the classroom the next morning.\r\n\r\nThis specific project was perfectly time to start our students school year out with a path to success! During our recent Open House, parents were able to pick up backpacks, school supplies, and other essentials to be ready for the first day of school. The sleep kits were also available for them as needed. \r\n\r\nThe reaction was overwhelming gratitude. Many parents shared how relieved they were to receive such a practical, caring gift—one that directly supports their child's well-being and daily routine without adding financial stress to the family.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that supporting our students means supporting the whole child. Because of your kindness, our students are resting easier, dreaming bigger, and walking through our doors bright-eyed and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777993671434,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-these-part-3/10243275/","projectTitle":"Sweet Dreams Are Made of These! 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The sleep kits were also available for them as needed. \r\n\r\nThe reaction was overwhelming gratitude. Many parents shared how relieved they were to receive such a practical, caring gift—one that directly supports their child's well-being and daily routine without adding financial stress to the family.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that supporting our students means supporting the whole child. Because of your kindness, our students are resting easier, dreaming bigger, and walking through our doors bright-eyed and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1776880408429,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-these-part-2/10200226/","projectTitle":"Sweet Dreams Are Made of These! 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There, I explicitly taught students about different sections, what/where to store things, to create a simple functional system. \r\n\r\n\r\nI know that organization through using binders is not only a life skill, but a skill they will need in middle school to help keep track of their many different classes. Thank you for seeing the value in this!","fullyFundedDate":1781893246747,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hold-it-together/10341896/","projectTitle":"Let's Hold It Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2830348_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478256774308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/funin1st"},{"teacherId":9212232,"projectId":8559749,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for fully funding our project! Seeing the excitement on my students' faces as they received their very own learning packs—complete with decodable books, flashcards, math workbooks, dice, and rulers—was absolutely priceless. Because of your kindness, each child now has dedicated, high-quality resources to take home and continue their learning journey beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThese materials are making a meaningful difference in our students' daily practice. Having decodable books and flashcards at home empowers early readers to practice phonics with their families, while the math workbooks, rulers, and dice turn evening review into interactive, hands-on fun. Providing these take-home tools ensures that every student has equal access to the supplies they need to build confidence and master essential skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does so much more than just provide supplies—it bridges the gap between home and school and shows my students that an entire community is rooting for their success. Thank you for investing in our families, inspiring our young learners, and making this school year extra special!","fullyFundedDate":1724776759529,"projectUrl":"project/learning-starts-at-home/8559749/","projectTitle":"Learning Starts at Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9212232"},{"teacherId":9570774,"projectId":10201350,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and donations to our project. The dry-erase markers and magnetic erasers are used every day across all subjects, allowing students to actively show their learning in phonics, math, and more. They are also an important resource during small-group instruction and math centers, helping students stay engaged and participate in hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic erasers make it easy for students to correct mistakes and try again, encouraging confidence and perseverance. Because our markers get so much use throughout the day, we were grateful to have enough supplies when others ran out. Thanks to your generosity, all four second-grade classrooms have the materials needed to support every student. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' success — your donations have helped make learning stronger, more interactive, and more meaningful each day.💛","fullyFundedDate":1776880408172,"projectUrl":"project/marker-magic-in-the-classroom/10201350/","projectTitle":"Marker Magic in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gortayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776391882201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgortayo"},{"teacherId":9570774,"projectId":10255740,"letterContent":"The privacy folders were used immediately in our classrooms and quickly made a big difference in student learning. They have been a valuable tool for supporting focus, independence, and test-taking, helping students stay on task and minimize distractions during work time. The folders have also contributed to a calmer classroom environment, allowing students to work more confidently and successfully.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful that we received enough privacy folders for all four second-grade classrooms, ensuring every student has access to one. Students were excited to receive their new folders and promised to take good care of them. The quality is excellent, and we know they will last well beyond this school year. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for providing resources that support our students' daily learning and success. We are so thankful for your support! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1777993671162,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-folders-for-powerful-focus/10255740/","projectTitle":"Privacy Folders for Powerful Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gortayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776391882201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgortayo"},{"teacherId":9570774,"projectId":10072707,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our students were able to enjoy the entire Ordinary People Change the World collection, and it quickly became one of the most popular sets of books in our classroom. After reading the book about Sacagawea, students were instantly hooked and couldn't wait to read more. They learned so much about important people from both the past and present and the positive impacts these individuals made on the world. These books sparked curiosity, meaningful discussions, and a genuine excitement for learning about history and leadership.\r\n\r\nThe collection made a huge impact on our social studies instruction and was used regularly to support our units. Students loved finishing a book and then trading with a classmate to read another one, and they talked about the stories and historical figures throughout the day. These books have become a valuable addition to our classroom library and will continue to benefit students for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping put these amazing books into the hands of my students and for supporting their love of reading and learning.💜","fullyFundedDate":1770664936367,"projectUrl":"project/ordinary-people-extraordinary-lessons/10072707/","projectTitle":"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gortayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570774_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776391882201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgortayo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34297","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":422,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.9,"schoolId":34297,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sterling Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sterling Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/loudoun-county-public-schools/sterling-elementary-school/34297"}