{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alexandria Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9073478,"projectId":9441034,"letterContent":"When our materials arrived, my students were thrilled to each have their own! I explained that these would become their special \"Math Practice Books,\" and they couldn't wait to get started. Something as simple as a small notebook immediately gave them a sense of ownership and pride.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the notebooks for our daily multiplication drills, and they've completely transformed our math routine. Each morning, students open their notebooks to practice their multiplication facts, record quick math goals, or reflect on their progress. The unlined pages give them freedom to organize their work however they like, some write neat rows of equations, while others draw arrays or skip-counting patterns. This flexibility allows every student to find their own rhythm and build confidence in a way that works for them.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing a student who usually hesitates with math proudly share, \"I filled an entire page with 2s today!\" The whole class celebrated, and his smile said it all. These notebooks have become more than just a place to practice they've become symbols of growth, persistence, and achievement.\r\n\r\nStudents also use them in small groups to solve word problems or write short math reflections. The compact size makes them easy to carry to the carpet or centers, and students enjoy flipping back through pages to see how much they've improved. Even those who once struggled to stay engaged during math time are now motivated to fill their notebooks with new learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity! These pocket notebooks have brought structure, excitement, and confidence to our classroom. You've helped my students not only practice math but believe in themselves as mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1755726256853,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-young-writers-and-creative/9441034/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Young Writers and Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073478_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x706,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740714966152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073478"},{"teacherId":9073478,"projectId":9440995,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have their own headphones, and the difference has been incredible! Many of them can focus much better during lessons without the usual classroom distractions. The headphones have also made it easier for students to complete their online tests independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited to use the headphones during reading and language programs, they love being able to clearly hear the instructions and stories without outside noise. A few of my more easily distracted learners have really benefited; they're more engaged and productive than ever.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a calmer, more focused learning environment where every student can do their best. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755726256995,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-success-headphones-for-focused/9440995/","projectTitle":"Hearing Success: Headphones for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073478_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x706,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740714966152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073478"},{"teacherId":8244597,"projectId":9095236,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources daily to support our dual language math lessons. One specific project we recently completed involved solving multi-step word problems in both English and Spanish. With the printing paper provided, I was able to create bilingual math packets where the same problem was written in both languages side by side. This allowed students to practice problem-solving while also making connections across both languages, strengthening both their academic and language skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were so excited to have something they could use in both English and Spanish. Many of them immediately noticed the benefit of having the instructions and problems written in both languages, and it gave them a sense of pride knowing they could approach the work in whichever language felt more comfortable while also challenging themselves to grow in the other. Their reactions showed me how valuable these resources are in helping them feel confident and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785827016,"projectUrl":"project/mathematic-discourse-in-dual-language/9095236/","projectTitle":"Mathematic Discourse in Dual Language!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virgen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8244597_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657904512404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244597"},{"teacherId":8244597,"projectId":9091018,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for providing the printing paper for my classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has had a meaningful impact on my students and their learning experience. Having access to paper has allowed me to create resources and provide materials that meet the diverse needs of my class, ensuring that every student has what they need to stay engaged and succeed.\r\n\r\nIn our dual language classroom, having enough paper is especially important. It allows me to prepare materials in both English and Spanish, giving my students equal opportunities to practice reading, writing, and comprehension in both languages. From bilingual worksheets to projects that encourage students to make connections across languages, your support has made it possible for them to fully participate and benefit from the program.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only helped me as their teacher, but it has also directly supported the growth and success of my students. They are able to take home resources to share with their families, practice skills in both languages, and feel proud of their work. Thank you again for investing in their learning and helping us build a strong foundation for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1746785883093,"projectUrl":"project/printing-towards-success-in-dual-languag/9091018/","projectTitle":"Printing towards Success in Dual Language!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Virgen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8244597_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657904512404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244597"},{"teacherId":8560100,"projectId":8252394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Break the Germ Cycle project. Your generosity has provided essential cleaning supplies that are transforming our classroom into a safer, healthier space for learning. My students and I use these supplies every day to wipe down desks, sanitize shared materials, and maintain a clean environment. \r\n\r\nThe impact of your support goes even further. With a cleaner, safer classroom, my students are more engaged, focused, and ready to learn. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in my students' lives, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1717126525286,"projectUrl":"project/break-the-germ-cycle/8252394/","projectTitle":"Break the Germ Cycle!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8560100_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659394865964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8560100"},{"teacherId":9073478,"projectId":9135771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The supplies you helped provide have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when we unpacked the boxes! One student even said, \"Are these all for us?\" with wide eyes and a huge smile. The composition notebooks have become our go-to journals for writing and reflection. Recently, we began an end-of-year memory book project. Each student is writing about their favorite moments, challenges they've overcome, and what they're looking forward to in the next grade. The construction paper has added color and creativity to their covers and illustrations, helping them take real pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe bookmarks have been especially helpful for my students who are building reading stamina they feel a little more grown-up and responsible with a special place to mark their spot in our independent reading books. And of course, the tissues and disinfecting wipes have helped us stay clean and healthy during this busy season. It's a small thing, but knowing we have what we need to take care of ourselves has made a big impact on the daily comfort of our classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be finishing our memory books and sharing them with classmates in our \"Author's Chair\" celebration. These final weeks of school are filled with reflection, joy, and a little bittersweet goodbye and your donations helped us create a safe, organized, and creative space for that to happen.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our class and making a real difference in our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746785675573,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-classroom-clean-creative-and/9135771/","projectTitle":"\"Keep Our Classroom Clean, Creative, and Focused!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073478_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x706,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740714966152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073478"},{"teacherId":9073478,"projectId":7430525,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new pencils, highlighters, and whiteboards, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them shouted, \"Are these really for us?\" They were especially thrilled about the whiteboards and highlighters—tools they rarely have access to at home. I explained that these materials were donated by people who believe in their learning, and that made them feel special and valued. The very next day, students eagerly used their whiteboards during math warm-ups, proudly holding them up to show their work. These tools have already made a noticeable impact on student engagement and participation.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we're currently working on a \"Math Talk\" routine where students explain their thinking and strategies using multiplication facts. The whiteboards allow every student to solve problems in real time and show their work quickly, which makes our discussions much more interactive. During reading, students use highlighters to mark important details in nonfiction texts, helping them find evidence more easily and practice close reading skills. The pencils are being used daily for writing, especially during our narrative writing unit, where students are drafting stories with clear beginnings, middles, and ends.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our learning feels more hands-on and meaningful. The next step for my students is to use these tools to support a class project on biographies—we'll be researching influential figures, highlighting key facts, and drafting reports. With these resources, my students are not only building academic skills, but also gaining confidence and pride in their work. Thank you for helping us grow!","fullyFundedDate":1686668295512,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/7430525/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073478_orig.jpg?crop=1184,1184,x706,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740714966152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073478"},{"teacherId":8500389,"projectId":9028412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my students now have access to beautiful pastel colors and chalk pastels that have added so much creativity and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe day we opened the materials, my students were thrilled! They couldn't wait to start creating. One student said, \"These look like real artist supplies!\" and that's exactly how they felt: like true artists.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the pastels for several special projects. For Mother's Day, the students created heartfelt cards using soft pastels to design flowers, hearts, and warm, vibrant backgrounds. The results were beautiful and full of love, many students said it was their favorite card they've ever made.\r\n\r\nWe also used the materials during our astronomy unit. The students created stunning pastel drawings of planets, learning how to blend and layer colors to mimic the textures and tones of space. Their creativity really took off, and their pride in their work was amazing to see.","fullyFundedDate":1738936581682,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-world-inspiring-creativit/9028412/","projectTitle":"\"Coloring Our World: Inspiring Creativity With Pastels\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8500389_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y418&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735963226750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8500389"},{"teacherId":9800931,"projectId":8871986,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library has become a more vibrant and engaging place for our students. The addition of new books has sparked excitement around reading—students are more eager than ever to explore new stories and dive into series they love.\r\n\r\nThe new reading bins and expanded book selection have made it easier for students to discover different series and genres, which has helped us begin to genrefy the library. This organization has not only improved the look of the space, but it's also made it more accessible and enjoyable for our young readers.\r\n\r\nCirculation has noticeably increased, and students are thrilled to see more copies of the most popular books, which were previously always checked out. The inclusion of more up-to-date Spanish titles has also been especially meaningful for our dual language and Spanish-speaking students, who now see their language and culture better represented in the library.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, the library is finally becoming the welcoming, well-stocked resource our students deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1735588464029,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-culture/8871986/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Culture!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9800931_orig.jpg?crop=434,434,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728922651645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800931"},{"teacherId":1452256,"projectId":6720640,"letterContent":"Thank you for being an advocate for this project. This project emphasized the importance of place value understanding and applying it to financial literacy. Place value has a very important role to play when it comes to our financial decisions of daily life. Paying bills, reading the price tags, and maintaining any kind of finances requires a clear understanding of place value. It is how we can compare numbers, making sense of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with larger numbers, is the foundation for regrouping. The post-it posters were used to post math concepts that students can reference, whether it be rules for division or estimating.","fullyFundedDate":1662155719534,"projectUrl":"project/place-value-financial-literacy/6720640/","projectTitle":"Place Value = Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arredondo123"},{"teacherId":1452256,"projectId":8378245,"letterContent":"Thank you for being an advocate for this project. The more we know about Earth, the better we can care for it. Learning about volcanoes allowed my students to learn about recovering quickly after volcanic eruptions. My students built an understanding of how volcanoes erupt. Where does that magma end up and how does it even get started? They constructed a variety of volcanoes to present to their classmates. Students charted their information using the chart paper and markers provided by this project. 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