{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Agua Caliente Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3555331,"projectId":10258855,"letterContent":"Your support will make a meaningful impact in our classroom every single day. Many of my students come to school excited and eager to learn, and small items that may seem simple can make a huge difference in their confidence, motivation, and success.\r\n\r\nReward pencils are more than just pencils to my second graders — they are powerful incentives that encourage positive behavior, responsibility, kindness, and hard work. Students proudly earn them through making good choices and staying focused on learning goals. These small rewards help create a positive classroom environment where students feel recognized and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nFolders are an essential organizational tool for young learners. They help students keep track of homework, important papers, and classroom activities. Having reliable folders teaches responsibility and independence while helping families stay connected to what we are learning in class. Organized students are more confident and better prepared for academic success.\r\n\r\nPlay-Doh provides hands-on learning opportunities that are especially important for elementary students. It helps strengthen fine motor skills needed for writing, allows students to express creativity, and gives them a calming sensory outlet that supports focus and engagement during lessons. Many students learn best when they can touch, create, and explore, and Play-Doh helps make learning meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nNearly all of my students come from low-income households, and these classroom materials help provide experiences and resources that families may not always be able to supply. Your generosity will help create a supportive, encouraging, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued, prepared, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for making a direct difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778514575242,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-rewardssuccess/10258855/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Rewards=Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chaillot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3555331_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543592229245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ericachaillot"},{"teacherId":8713059,"projectId":10163582,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on our classroom by giving students access to books that truly reflect and inspire them. With these new titles, students are excited to read stories where girls take the lead as strong, confident protagonists. This representation matters—students are more engaged, make deeper connections to characters, and feel empowered to see themselves as the main character in their own lives. Reading time has become something students look forward to each day, especially as they share and discuss these books with their peers.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom library is more inclusive and engaging than ever before. These books have supported small group discussions, partner reading, and independent reading time, helping students build both their literacy skills and their confidence. It has been especially powerful to see students—both girls and boys—celebrate stories that highlight strong female characters. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can feel seen, inspired, and excited to read!","fullyFundedDate":1775090622339,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-girls-to-read/10163582/","projectTitle":"Empowering Girls To Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8713059_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664413545415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8713059"},{"teacherId":8713059,"projectId":10137100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom.\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to engaging books like The\r\nUnteachables and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, along with essential supplies like pencils, markers, and glue sticks. These materials are already making a difference in our daily learning.\r\nStudents are excited to read, share, and discuss stories together, and they feel proud having the tools they need to succeed.\r\nIn our classroom, reading is more than just a subject—it's a way for students to build confidence, connect with one another, and grow as thinkers. With these new books, students are participating in small group discussions, practicing comprehension skills, and developing a true love for reading. The supplies you provided also help keep our classroom running smoothly so we can focus on learning and creativity.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your kindness is felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775069477541,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-time/10137100/","projectTitle":"Book Club Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8713059_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664413545415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8713059"},{"teacherId":5724743,"projectId":9770550,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of supplies to our classroom. Your support has made such a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. The students were absolutely thrilled to see all the new materials, and their excitement has brought even more energy and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe click pens have been especially helpful as we practice writing letters, numbers, words, and sentences. Their chubbiness makes them perfect for students who are still developing their fine motor skills. The triangular shaped pencils have also been a wonderful addition, supporting little hands as they build strength and proper grip. We've also had so much fun incorporating the cars and skateboards into our lessons. They've been a great motivator for students as they work on blending letter sounds into words and reading sentences more fluently.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the crackers have been a lifesaver for a much-needed midday snack, keeping our students fueled and ready to learn. Our new class store has been a huge success, and the little stuffed animals have quickly become student favorites! The books you provided have also been a joy, giving us engaging stories to listen to and enjoy together. \r\n\r\nAs we prepare for first grade, our next steps focus on helping students write complete paragraphs with a clear beginning, middle, and end, while using proper spacing, capitalization, and punctuation. Students are also practicing reading their paragraphs aloud to build fluency, expression, and confidence when presenting. Through modeling, practice, and sharing with classmates, they are becoming stronger writers and more confident speakers. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769177904503,"projectUrl":"project/read-blend-zoom-hands-on-fun-for-kind/9770550/","projectTitle":"Read, Blend, Zoom! Hands-On Fun for Kinder Literacy Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5724743"},{"teacherId":8713059,"projectId":10128473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your donations, my students now have class sets of Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan, as well as scissors for our projects. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, we've been able to dive into a full novel study that builds important reading skills like identifying theme, analyzing characters, citing evidence, and understanding how events develop across a story. Students are not just reading—they are thinking deeply, making predictions, and having rich discussions about the text. Reading in our classroom looks like students gathered in small groups, partnering up to discuss chapters, and eagerly raising their hands to share their ideas. The scissors have also allowed us to bring our learning to life through creative projects like character maps, story diagrams, and interactive notebooks that help students organize their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how engaged my students are with this book. Even some of my more reluctant readers are asking to read ahead and talking about the characters during recess! One student who typically struggles to stay focused has been especially excited to follow Percy's adventures and is now more confident when sharing during discussions. Moments like these remind me how powerful the right book can be.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your generosity is helping build not only stronger readers, but also a love of learning that will stay with them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1773941664686,"projectUrl":"project/lets-keep-reading/10128473/","projectTitle":"Let's Keep Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8713059_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664413545415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8713059"},{"teacherId":6309709,"projectId":9805745,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with excitement since the new materials arrived. Thank you for making this possible, your generosity has truly transformed the way my students engage with learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were priceless, wide eyes, huge smiles, and lots of eager questions about when they could start using everything. It immediately sparked curiosity and motivation. They felt proud knowing that people beyond our classroom cared about their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students are using the mini erasers to form letters in a fun and engaging way. They love when we switch them out. We will continue to use them for letters and expand to words and number formation.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided tools, it has inspired confidence, creativity, and a love of learning. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769177904936,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-mini-erasers/9805745/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning With Mini Erasers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Usher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6309709_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664331180596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6309709"},{"teacherId":8713059,"projectId":10082308,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have their own copies of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Titan's Curse, and it has truly changed the energy in our classroom. Reading time has become something students look forward to each day. Instead of sharing or waiting for a turn, every student is able to follow along, stay engaged, and feel like a real reader. They are excited to jump back into the story and often ask if they can keep reading at home.\r\n\r\nWith these books, we are working on important reading skills like understanding character development, identifying themes, and using evidence from the text to support our thinking. Students are having more meaningful discussions, making predictions, and building their vocabulary as they encounter new words in context. Reading in our classroom is very interactive—you'll see students annotating, talking with partners, and really thinking deeply about what's happening in the story.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most special is seeing students who used to struggle with reading become more confident and involved. Some are raising their hands more, others are making connections, and many are simply more willing to try. The excitement around this book has brought our class together and helped foster a genuine love of reading. Thank you for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772488634628,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-read-the-next-one-please/10082308/","projectTitle":"Can We Read the Next One? Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8713059_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664413545415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8713059"},{"teacherId":8719605,"projectId":9777900,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students were able to bring their learning to life in a powerful and hands-on way. When the clay and habitat containers arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate, wide eyes, huge smiles, and so many questions! We were even able to take this project to our STEAM lab, which made the experience feel even more special. In that space, students collaborated, designed, sculpted, and problem-solved like true scientists and engineers.\r\nIn class, students researched an animal and its habitat, then used the clay to carefully create a 3D model of their animal and design a detailed habitat inside their container. \r\n\r\nNext, students will orally present their habitat models to the class, explaining how their animal survives and why the features in their habitat are important. This allows them to strengthen their speaking and listening skills while demonstrating their science understanding. For many of my English learners, being able to physically build their habitat helped deepen understanding and strengthen language development.\r\n\r\nYour support did not just provide materials, it created an engaging STEAM experience where creativity, critical thinking, and content knowledge all came together. Thank you for giving my students an opportunity to learn in such a meaningful and memorable way.","fullyFundedDate":1764803584309,"projectUrl":"project/building-animal-habitats-with-stem-and-c/9777900/","projectTitle":"Building Animal Habitats with STEM and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8719605_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777820872429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmitre-aguacaliente"},{"teacherId":8713059,"projectId":9941188,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a true art studio! The canvas boards, tempera paint, watercolor sets, brushes, palettes, and clay have opened up so many creative possibilities for my fifth graders. We are currently using these materials for a mixed-media art project where students are designing \"Desert Dreamscapes\" inspired by our Palm Springs environment. Students first sketch their ideas, paint a vibrant background on the canvas panels, and then create clay elements—such as cacti, mountains, or desert animals—to add dimension to their artwork. Watching them carefully mix colors, experiment with texture, and problem-solve has been truly inspiring.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Several students gasped, saying things like, \"We get to use REAL canvases?\" and \"This feels like an art class!\" Even students who usually feel unsure about art were eager to jump in, try something new, and take creative risks. The no-spill paint cups and organized palettes have also helped our classroom stay calm and focused while students work collaboratively.\r\nNext, students will reflect on their artwork by writing an artist's statement explaining their creative choices, the colors they selected, and what their piece represents about our desert community. We will then display their work in a classroom art gallery so they can share their creations with peers and families. Your support didn't just provide supplies—it gave my students confidence, joy, and a meaningful way to express themselves through art. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769177905648,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-wednesdays/9941188/","projectTitle":"Crafty Wednesdays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8713059_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664413545415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8713059"},{"teacherId":10042656,"projectId":9376285,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donations. Your thoughtful contributions of materials and resources have provided our students with invaluable tools to thrive both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are able to offer our students essential items that directly assist them in developing crucial self-regulation skills and improving their social interactions. These resources play a vital role in empowering students to manage their emotions, engage meaningfully with their peers, and build the skills they need for success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a profound difference in their lives, and we are so grateful for your continued support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a part of our community and helping our students reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1758577863735,"projectUrl":"project/support-inclusive-classrooms-with-tools/9376285/","projectTitle":"Support Inclusive Classrooms with Tools for Special Education Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042656"},{"teacherId":6309709,"projectId":9750178,"letterContent":"Our classroom bins have been wonderful in keeping the classroom organized. We added classroom labels to them to help students know what is inside each bin. It has helped promote independence, and reinforce learning.\r\n\r\nOur students were very excited to have more storage bins to give us more materials at our hands. Being able to label them has been very visually stimulating and are helping the students understand the structure of the classroom. It has taken an adjustment for them as they learn that the bins get put back in a specific spot now and not just in a random spot. \r\n\r\nOur next steps include more independence with student learning. They are learning where their materials are and are starting to be able to locate what they need without teacher assistance.","fullyFundedDate":1758735158132,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom/9750178/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Usher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6309709_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664331180596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6309709"},{"teacherId":22006,"projectId":9281517,"letterContent":"As soon as my students saw the boxes of highlighters, folders, and composition notebooks, their faces absolutely lit up. Several students immediately started sorting the folders by color and matching them to their reading and writing groups—already thinking like organized scholars. Others flipped through their new notebooks, excited to decorate the covers and make them their own. One student held up a pack of highlighters and said, \"Now we can annotate like real readers!\" That moment said everything: these materials didn't just arrive—they inspired confidence.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the resources to work. Students are using the highlighters to mark claim, evidence, and reasoning in our informational texts, and suddenly their annotations are clearer and far more purposeful. The colorful folders have transformed our transitions; students now move from reading to writing with ease because everything they need is organized and accessible. And the sturdy composition notebooks have become our daily literacy journals—students write reflections, respond to prompts, and track their progress over time. These tools have helped them stay focused, take ownership of their learning, and build strong habits that will carry them through the year.\r\n\r\nNext up, we're diving into a unit that combines close reading, daily writing practice, and small-group discussion routines. Because of your generosity, my students have the materials they need to fully engage in every part of that process. Your support ensures that each child feels ready, equipped, and excited to learn every single day. 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