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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Star Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9959102,"letterContent":"These books sets are beyond useful in creating first grade readers! The boxes are so well organized, with each book listing the phonics skill on the cover. And, they are fun and engaging. And this set expanded the learning we can do! They include more complicated word patterns. \r\n\r\nThey really meet all the needs of using the Science of Reading in small groups. There are sight words to teach, decodable words galore, and the nonfiction text is loaded with interesting information to answer questions about. And, there are incredibly silly characters in the fiction set, like Jen Pen who can fly a jet. \r\n\r\nThank you for the fun and pride students feel when they can read so many books.","fullyFundedDate":1765977828198,"projectUrl":"project/books-you-want-to-read-more-than-once/9959102/","projectTitle":"Books You Want to Read More Than Once","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9798522,"letterContent":"These books sets are beyond useful in creating first grade readers! The boxes are so well organized, with each book listing the phonics skill on the cover. And, they are fun and engaging. \r\n\r\nThey really meet all the needs of using the Science of Reading in small groups. There are sight words to teach, decodable words galore, and the nonfiction text is loaded with interesting information to answer questions about. Did you ever know Chimps can be Chums? My reading group working on two letters that make one sound do!","fullyFundedDate":1760302829729,"projectUrl":"project/no-first-grader-should-complain-about-bo/9798522/","projectTitle":"No First Grader Should Complain About Boring Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9931420,"letterContent":"This treasure of a classroom 3-D printer has already had a huge impact, even on a school level. Not surprisingly, the first-grade friends are enamored with it. At the moment, we keep in our classroom as it works and practice ignoring distractions. It is actually a wonderful, hard life skill! The first graders are actually doing a great job amid such excitement. Eventually, we will put in it a shared hallway in a glass case to mesmerize all learners in our building.\r\n\r\nI knew the printer would flex my learning muscles, and it has. A surprising benefit has been how the printer has helped broaden my professional community connections! Our school's IT specialist stops by when he is in the building to offer tips and tricks, as an owner of three 3-D printers. I have learned our art teacher collaborates with another art teacher who utilizes 3-D printers in his classroom. I have reached out to be inspired by him, too. These interactions have been a great reminder of how exhilarating collaboration can be when people share a passion.\r\n\r\nLastly, there is buzz about the school about our classroom's new treasure. I mentor a third grader who is learning to manage some big feelings, and feeling special when earning a 3-D print is helping him mold his behavior. Other young friends have also approached with inquiries about the printer. I look forward to using requests to build relationships and build their polite conversation skills in the process.\r\n\r\nI have truly been surprised at the positive impact the printer has had in my little education world. Thank you for the opportunity to learn...and create fun!","fullyFundedDate":1764730428227,"projectUrl":"project/need-it-make-it/9931420/","projectTitle":"Need It? Make It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":2818783,"projectId":9653558,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, thank you so much for your generous donation to our Donor's Choose project. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our students. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase essential supplies, gift cards, and access to Flocabulary that all ensure every child can fully participate and learn without barriers.\r\n\r\nYour gift does more than supply materials. It sends a powerful message to our students that their community values their learning and growth. Already we've seen increased engagement during lessons, more confident participation in projects, and the kind of joyful creativity that comes when students have the tools they need.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a well-equipped learning environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763584834907,"projectUrl":"project/empower-our-sixth-graders-with-essential/9653558/","projectTitle":"Empower Our Sixth Graders with Essential Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mowbray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2818783_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x122,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600113104129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2818783"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9627772,"letterContent":"Classroom teachers are masters at using insignificant tools to make a HUGE difference in the classroom environment. The shoe hanger is exactly one of those tools! In the past, students have kept headphones in their book buckets. This results in headphones being stepped on when book buckets tip, headphones being broken because books crush them, or losing headphones because they aren't easy for a teacher to manage in 15 different buckets. The shoe hanger is on the back of our classroom door functioning as a one stop shop for individual headphones. It really is priceless! At the end of the day, the student who is the technology specialist peeks to ensure all 15 headphones are there and they have remained utterly safe and have made more room for books in our book buckets!\r\n\r\nThe other priceless gift you gave was the JBL speaker. As an musical person, I think background music makes every environment more inviting. I've taken our speaker on field trips (as seen in our outdoor photo), I take it on playground and morning greeting duty, and I bring it to community circle. It is such a convenient way to play music we need for singing without standing up and walking 45 feet to push play on my computer. This luxury wasn't cheap, but it is a tool worth every penny. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1755822046777,"projectUrl":"project/an-artistic-organized-classroom/9627772/","projectTitle":"An Artistic, Organized Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":6781288,"projectId":9501038,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donations to my classroom, which allowed me to purchase snacks for my students. Over the summer, I received the wonderful news that my project was funded. It was a tremendous morale boost to know that I could start the school year with these much-needed snacks.\r\n\r\nMy students work diligently throughout the day, and they truly look forward to having snacks to keep them energized. While they love goldfish crackers, your donations enabled me to provide additional treats such as granola bars, apple sauce pouches, and cheese-filled crackers. Many of my students do not always have access to snacks and food, so I often use my personal funds to purchase extra food. Your contributions help alleviate this personal stress and allow me to continue providing essential resources for them.\r\n\r\nWe are all immensely thankful for your generosity and thoughtfulness in supporting students.","fullyFundedDate":1754680386959,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-happy-coders/9501038/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies = Happy Coders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6781288_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657207846329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coding4kinders"},{"teacherId":2690104,"projectId":9572161,"letterContent":"Thanks for your generosity, our Pre-K classroom is buzzing with excitement and curiosity. Our project \"Building Bright Futures:Early Learning Tools for Math and Literacy,\" has brought hands on learning to life in ways that are already making a meaningful difference for my young learners.\r\nThe magnetic boards, letter pocket charts, and math skill building sets have quickly become essential tools in our daily routine. My students eagerly gather around these materials each morning, using them to practice identifying, counting, and writing numbers. For many of them, this is the first time they've had access to high quality, tactile learning resources-and the impact is clear . I've watched hesitant learners become confident as they place numbers in order, trace numerals on magnetic boards, and proudly recognize letters they once struggled with. \r\nBecause of your support, they are developing the confidence and readiness they need for a strong start in kindergarten and tons. \r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness is helping us build bright futures, one little learner at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1757423379731,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-early-learning/9572161/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Early Learning Tools for Math & Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2690104_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689035696202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2690104"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9694884,"letterContent":"Oh, how I wish you could have seen the faces on these friends the first time I brought the tracks out for recess! It was utterly heart-melting! They could not believe they would be allowed to be in charge of such a fun tool...that involved Hot Wheel cars at school!\r\n\r\nThat first day, just like the day in the photos, the tracks start with a few brace engineers, and recess finishes with over twenty friends sharing the tracks and eight cars. Not only is the engineering aspect of this tool priceless, but I am fascinated stepping back and watching how they learn the skills of listening to other scientist's solutions and ideas, or how they learn to let everyone participate.\r\n\r\nThe tracks will also come out for indoor recess this winter, our school STEAM Night, and for classroom STEAM challenges. Thank you for this amazing tool for our school!","fullyFundedDate":1757423294161,"projectUrl":"project/speeding-our-way-into-problem-solving/9694884/","projectTitle":"Speeding Our Way into Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9261949,"letterContent":"I wish I could shout from rooftops about the AMAZING quality of the Pilot refillable whiteboard markers! The first graders have used them everyday since the end of August, and only last week is one marker drawing a little dull and needing a refill.\r\n\r\nNone of the tips have been pushed in, they haven't lost lids, and best of all, the marker erases immaculately from our 10 vertical thinking boards. I also use the color markers to highlight great ideas we want to share with the class, and they too erase amazing.\r\n\r\nThe jumbo pencils are also proving to be a brilliant purchase. They almost never need sharpening, help with handwriting, and only three months into school are requiring an eraser to be added to the end. \r\n\r\nThank you for these basic treasures!","fullyFundedDate":1746447555545,"projectUrl":"project/basics-to-help-learning-stick/9261949/","projectTitle":"Basics to Help Learning Stick","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":9211599,"letterContent":"The dancing hoops, silk scarves, and puppets provide such simple fun in our classroom, but they truly are luxuries I could not provide from my budget.\r\n\r\nI try to have time in the day when each student shares and we all listen. This is mostly during Community Circle. I have found the hand puppets are a WONDERFUL tool to let them have utter fun (and be extra silly) for the 30 seconds they have the floor. It really does get the silly out of their system, doesn't interrupt learning for the rest of the day, and makes sharing into the group less intimidating!\r\n\r\nWe've been beginning to use the hoops to create dances to folk music from around the world. We will have our next reading test in January, and I hope to really incorporate more rhythmic dancing practice into our day to help with reading fluency in these first graders.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for believing in the fun that can be had in learning classrooms! It is priceless!","fullyFundedDate":1744254801863,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-rhythm/9211599/","projectTitle":"Reading With Rhythm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"},{"teacherId":2690104,"projectId":8961682,"letterContent":"On behalf of North Star Pre-k, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of STEAM supplies. Your support has played a crucial role in helping our students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in exciting and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have access to Instant learning centers, which has sparked their creativity, enhanced their problem-solving skills, and inspired a lifelong love of learning. The students were excited to learn about plants. Using our Instant Learning center, children were able to identify the roots, stem, leaves, and flower of a plant and how it grows. It was amazing to watch our children stamp the parts of a flower and label them. Your contribution has made a real difference in shaping the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to education. \r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1740070729817,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-steam-for-little-learners/8961682/","projectTitle":"Hands on STEAM for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2690104_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689035696202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2690104"},{"teacherId":232439,"projectId":8928721,"letterContent":"The second graders are in love! Friday Table Toppers is motivating to them in many ways I did not even anticipate! First, it has really helped with Friday attendance. The kids don't want to miss collecting their team pom-pom points and shopping for tiny treasures for their pencil box habitats. \r\n\r\nThe pom-poms have also given me an avenue to celebrate individual students. Awarding pom-poms is a great reminder to find the positive more consistently, without feeling like bribing children to be nice. \r\n\r\nSome other surprising things to come from Friday Table Toppers is that students are responsible to keep their pom-poms safe as they are collected through the week. If one gets thrown away with a lunch tray, that is a lesson learned. The kids are also making connections between science and Table Toppers, looking for essential items to add to an animals' habitat. We have even been exposed to coin names and values prior to our math program teaching them. Money and value has a very real-life meaning, now. And, finally, the students get to PLAY, just play for fifteen minutes every Friday with a variety of students. Their imaginations run wild. The other day, a group of students had animals attending a Taylor Swift concert! \r\n\r\nThe best thing to come from this new way to celebrate behavior is we haven't had any problems with things getting lost or stolen. This has really delighted (and surprised) me. Our class was really struggling with vandalizing others' things or taking things that did not belong to them. We had a big discussion before beginning Table Toppers about this. We came to an agreement that at the end of the school year, the students will get to choose item from their Table Topper pencil box to keep and take home. Therefore, I will get most items returned to use with next year's group of students. And, I most CERTAINLY will be continuing this fun teaching practice.","fullyFundedDate":1734896931742,"projectUrl":"project/helping-big-feelings-for-little-ones-who/8928721/","projectTitle":"Helping Big Feelings for Little Ones Who Love Little Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ekins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp232439_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472940630018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ekins"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68093","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":318,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":61,"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_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":68093,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Star Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"North Star Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/salt-lake-city-school-district/north-star-elementary-school/68093"}