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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Orion Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4740201,"projectId":9711058,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! As you may recall, the books in this project were replacements for books that had gotten well worn in their time at the library. You can feel satisfied knowing that your money went towards books that will be checked out again and again!\r\n\r\nI have had trouble getting pictures, because these books were immediately checked out when they appeared on the shelves! I'm sure each and every one of us can think of the books that were our favorites when we were younger. Thanks for making the equivalents for a lot of students in our building show up on the shelves again!","fullyFundedDate":1761930295806,"projectUrl":"project/baby-blanket-books/9711058/","projectTitle":"Baby Blanket Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4740201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508016448935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsay-lamar"},{"teacherId":4740201,"projectId":9243350,"letterContent":"Battle of the Books has begun, and students are furiously reading all the books! As a participant, students in grades 3-5 commit to reading as many of the 12 books for the grade category as they can. We have some readers who have already finished all of them, and are starting on their second reads!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping fund this project, which provided enough copies of each book to. allow our students to always have a book on hand to read! The competition is in February, and your donation this last spring allowed us to start the school year with the books in hand, giving those who were extra excited a chance to start reading them from the very beginning.\r\n\r\nWhat I love about the Battle of the Books competition is that I always get to witness students falling in love with books, or discovering a whole new genre that they didn't even know that they would love! Student commitment to becoming \"experts\" on each of these books allows them to read at a deeper level that is just awe inspiring--I don't remember half the things that they do after reading the books myself! Thank you again for helping make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1744234160082,"projectUrl":"project/battle-up/9243350/","projectTitle":"Battle Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4740201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508016448935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsay-lamar"},{"teacherId":2548317,"projectId":9573405,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the opportunities and experiences you have given my students by funding this project and look forward to creating even more activities for the upcoming months. \r\n\r\nSo far we've explored and created projects using the scrapbook paper and page protectors, card stock, thermal laminating machine & pouches, Washi tape set, masking tape, pip squeak skinnies markers, super tip markers, dot stickers and tempera paint sticks. \r\n\r\nOne of our themes for projects was centered around pizzas. We used both the sticker dots and tempera paint sticks to construct our math pizzas. My students were excited to grab a hold of and paint dots on the paper plates, exploring how to paint using different motions and learning one to one correspondence adding the number of dots that matched the written number. \r\n\r\nWe created an opportunity for families to actively participate in another event. Those who had families attend brought pictures and those who didn't have parent participation were given pictures that we had print out for them to use. All the materials were organized and spread on the counter for everyone to choose from and create. This turned out to be a beautiful moment, watching, observing and seeing how each of the parents interacted and worked with their own child. There was much creativity that had taken place as they followed their lead, supporting and encouraging them along the way. The Washi Tape was definitely one of the materials my students enjoyed the most, as well as the stickers for this activity. There was one student who worked on their project independently and I observed while they created their scrapbook page. There was a rhyme, reason and purpose to what they were creating, being intentional with each of the materials and carefully selecting just the right materials for their vision. This student was highly engaged, thriving, excited, wanting more as this was something of high interest to them. \r\n\r\nI look forward to creating many more opportunities, thanks to your generous donation and providing these materials. Because of you, my student have been given opportunities to create, flourish and express themselves in individual ways using a variety of materials.","fullyFundedDate":1755695563894,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-brighter-future/9573405/","projectTitle":"Creating A Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2548317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625920277223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2548317"},{"teacherId":9145565,"projectId":9060947,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous hearts! My students are very much alive in the afternoon because of all the yummy snacks you have provided them. They enjoy their small break time having something in their tummies. These snacks are so much appreciated by them and have given them with so much energy to get through the day. They are more motivated to work, happier as I would say. None of my students now are feeling sad when they don't have whole others are enjoying theirs. I always try my best to provide but there are times that we run out of resources, so we thank you with all our hearts! Thank you also for the other supplies that we have received like party bags and composition notebooks.. We appreciate you all!","fullyFundedDate":1747071712354,"projectUrl":"project/please-be-our-light-for-more-fun-learnin/9060947/","projectTitle":"Please Be Our Light for More Fun Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Compton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9145565"},{"teacherId":2548317,"projectId":9572569,"letterContent":"As the packages of new materials arrived, we set them on the counter and in the space behind it. Seeing all the packages gained the attention of my students rather quickly as they walked around looking at and making request for the new dolls, trucks animals and other figurines. It sparked a lot of conversation and excitement, seeing all the dolls, animals, trucks and Lego sets.\r\n\r\nThe materials we have used and explored so far are the Doug and Melissa fold and go barn, Lego (3 in 1 Wild animal families), Little People (caring for animals, treehouse, dump truck, tractor & fire truck), realistic figurines (farm & forest animals), and Montessori animal match.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students have a great interest in animals. Some of who spend time lining them up in order of size and/or categorizing by the type of animal and others acting out animal actions, setting up the barn with the animals, making sounds and having conversations between them. \r\n\r\nThere has been a lot of turn taking opportunities, learning how to share and take turns, which can be especially difficult with new toys. We worked on taking turns with the different trucks and tractors, filling and dumping them out, pushing them back and forth and creating spaces with other classroom toys for more defined spaces for driving them around in the play area.\r\n\r\nThere was one student who had experience being intentional with the Lego blocks and following the picture of what pieces were needed and how to assemble to create the structure. They were very focused, and peers followed their lead. With so many levels of learners, I was delighted to see sustained attention to task and staying with the group for 5 or more minutes. \r\n\r\nWe look forward to using the remainder of the animals, Duplo Legos and Little People throughout the year. You've given my students a wonderful gift, opportunities for growth, understanding and learning. Thank you for your generosity, outreach and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755695564690,"projectUrl":"project/little-people-big-ideas/9572569/","projectTitle":"Little People & Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2548317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625920277223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2548317"},{"teacherId":2548317,"projectId":9567888,"letterContent":"My students have enjoying exploring many of the new materials we have received. So far, we have explored and used the sensory soft squeeze calming compression chair, sensory steppingstones, Squigz suction cup set, glider scooter board, push peel fidget, cool down cubes and pop tubes. We are waiting on getting the water bubble tub lamp secured to the wall prior to use for safety reasons. I know they've been exploring and becoming curious about the tube, and we've been talking about the water and fish we'll be putting in it. \r\n\r\n When my students were introduced to the calming compression chair, I had one that said it felt like a big hug. Their body calmed, they smiled a big smile and sat snuggly inside until they were ready to join their peers once again. \r\n\r\n There have been many turn taking and problem-solving opportunities during play. When I first set the steppingstones out on the floor I positioned them in one row, working on balancing and coordination with certain students. As those students took a break from the activity, two other students became curious about the new materials and began exploring too. We worked on social communication skills, problem solving how to set up the stones in a way that was functional for them. Through those conversations, my students made request and worked together to design a path that went from the big to small stones to balance rather than in a straight line. \r\n\r\n With there being less daylight and on the cloudy days, the need for light has increased we look forward to adding the new light covers. We have one student who saw and fed a giraffe at the zoo for the first time. This has become a conversation piece as they are so excited every time they come into the classroom. We needed to order replacement items and waiting on the arrival of those items and the impact it will make by softening the lights and creating the calming environment we are working to achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1755695564497,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-integration-in-preschool/9567888/","projectTitle":"Sensory Integration In Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2548317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625920277223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2548317"},{"teacherId":2548317,"projectId":9287401,"letterContent":"What a great start we've had to this school, having been provide with many parts and pieces to make the whole! Since the beginning of the school year, we've used the printer and printer paper, hot glue gun, sponge, binders, laminate sheets and card stock for several activities. This coming week we'll be using the felt to piece together Corduroy's pocket.\r\n\r\nThe whole classroom and energy of it is coming together. What I love is having pictures in color for our family board, cubby area, all about me board, visual organizers and on the AAO book we use to support our students' communication needs. My students are drawn into the color, increased responses and participation. They get excited when they see their pictures and faces as well as those of their peers and adults. \r\n\r\nI look forward to using these and the many other materials for this project throughout the remainder of the year to create fun, meaningful and engaging opportunities for my students. Thank you so much for the gifts you have given my students and I!!","fullyFundedDate":1746477842751,"projectUrl":"project/parts-and-pieces-of-preschool/9287401/","projectTitle":"Parts and Pieces of Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2548317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625920277223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2548317"},{"teacherId":4740201,"projectId":8967986,"letterContent":"As I complete another school year in an elementary library, I am struck by how lucky I am to be able to witness the growth in students over the course of their time at our school. The beauty of being the school librarian is that I get to watch this growth over several years. I find myself telling a student \"I just got this book and it made me think of you\" more and more as I get to know the interests and passions of our students. I get to read books on a variety of subjects and watch students make a bee-line to books that they may have not even noticed previously. Your donations to this project specifically helped fill in or add to a variety of series in the library. There is a special excitement a kid has when they can read the next installment in their favorite series. Thank you for sparking that excitement with your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1735488715284,"projectUrl":"project/series-mania/8967986/","projectTitle":"Series Mania!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4740201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508016448935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindsay-lamar"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_52744","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":446,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"29.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.5,"schoolId":52744,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Orion Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Orion Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/orion-elementary-school/52744"}