{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Apricot Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10421351,"projectId":10494589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Game On: Let's Get Active!\" My sixth-grade students have had a wonderful time using the new sports equipment during our everyday PE activities. They were excited to try out the new equipment and learn different sports and activities that we have incorporated into our PE routines. These new opportunities have allowed students to develop new skills, stay active, and experience activities they may not have had the chance to try before.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts has been watching students work together, encourage one another, and enjoy being active as a class. The new equipment has brought so much excitement to our PE time while helping build teamwork, sportsmanship, and class connections. We look forward to continuing to explore new games and activities together. Thank you for helping make physical education more fun, engaging, and memorable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787282486125,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-lets-get-active/10494589/","projectTitle":"Game On: Let’s Get Active!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786593066687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421351"},{"teacherId":10421351,"projectId":10494645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Mold, Build, and Create!\" The modeling clay has been a wonderful resource for my sixth-grade students, especially during our science lessons. One of their favorite activities was using the clay to create and model the digestive system, showing the different organs and how food travels through the body. This hands-on activity allowed students to demonstrate their understanding in a creative way and helped me assess what they had learned. They were excited to use the clay and enjoyed bringing their science lessons to life!\r\n\r\nWe have also used the modeling clay for other hands-on classroom activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and active learning. Having these materials gives students an opportunity to learn by creating, building, and demonstrating their knowledge instead of simply completing written assignments. Thank you for helping make learning more interactive, engaging, and memorable for my sixth graders. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786935310265,"projectUrl":"project/mold-build-and-create/10494645/","projectTitle":"Mold, Build, and Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786593066687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421351"},{"teacherId":10421351,"projectId":10459416,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Small Treats, Big Motivation!\" The snacks and candy have been a wonderful addition to my sixth-grade classroom student store. My students love having the opportunity to earn classroom rewards for demonstrating positive behavior, showing responsibility, and putting effort into their learning. Seeing their excitement when they visit the student store is a great reminder of how small rewards can help motivate students and make them feel proud of their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe treats help me recognize students for their hard work, encourage positive classroom habits, and create a fun, rewarding learning environment. My goal is to continue helping students build responsibility, stay motivated, and understand the value of making positive choices. Thank you for your generosity and for helping me celebrate my students' efforts and successes throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1786935598242,"projectUrl":"project/small-treats-big-motivation/10459416/","projectTitle":"Small Treats, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786593066687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421351"},{"teacherId":10421351,"projectId":10469896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Think, Explore, Discover!\" The chart paper and markers have been valuable resources in my sixth-grade classroom and are used across all subject areas. My students use them to brainstorm ideas, take notes, solve math problems, create graphic organizers, and share their learning with classmates. They enjoy having the opportunity to use these materials to express their ideas and make their thinking visible.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped me create more interactive lessons where students can collaborate, participate in hands-on activities, and learn from one another. Whether we are analyzing a reading passage, exploring a science concept, or solving a math problem, the chart paper and markers give students a way to organize their thoughts and explain their reasoning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and providing materials that encourage creativity, participation, and a love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1786571727407,"projectUrl":"project/think-explore-discover/10469896/","projectTitle":"Think, Explore, Discover!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786593066687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421351"},{"teacherId":10421351,"projectId":10469888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Collaborate, Solve, and Learn in Math!\" The chart paper and graphing paper have been wonderful resources for my sixth-grade students. They allow students to show their mathematical thinking, organize their work, and solve problems visually. My students enjoy having the opportunity to work together, share their strategies, and explain how they arrived at their answers.\r\n\r\nWe use these materials during math lessons, small-group activities, and collaborative problem-solving tasks. Students can create graphs, display their work, and learn from one another by comparing different approaches to solving problems. These resources help make math more interactive and encourage students to build confidence in their mathematical abilities. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students grow as mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1786571727180,"projectUrl":"project/collaborate-solve-and-learn-in-math/10469888/","projectTitle":"Collaborate, Solve, and Learn in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786593066687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421351"},{"teacherId":10421351,"projectId":10520225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Flexible Seating, Flexible Learning, Part Two!\" Your generosity has helped create a more comfortable and positive learning environment for my sixth-grade students. They were excited to see the new seating options and enjoy having choices in their classroom. Flexible seating has positively impacted my students by encouraging engagement, independence, collaboration, and a more positive attitude toward learning.\r\n\r\nMy students use these resources during daily lessons, independent work, and group activities. It has been wonderful to see them take ownership of their learning environment and feel more comfortable as they work. Your support continues to make a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in my students' learning and success.","fullyFundedDate":1788994917710,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-flexible-learning-p/10520225/","projectTitle":"Flexible, Seating, Flexible, Learning, Part Two!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alatorre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421351_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786593066687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421351"},{"teacherId":385392,"projectId":10644628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your donations to our project. We are so thankful for your support. We are excited to have these items in our new STEAM room. Students will get to learn how to use a 3D printer, button maker, and use the supplies needed. These materials are very special to so many of our students. Due to financial situations, may students may never get to use these types of materials at home. With them being available at school, students can show their creative side. We are so thankful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1789612497796,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-innovation/10644628/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp385392_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452805452829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmolina"},{"teacherId":2411548,"projectId":10644607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my library project. Because of your generosity, our Book Vending Machine is filled with new books that have completely changed how my students experience reading! \r\nIf you love reading as much as I do, you know that a great book does more than just tell a story—it opens up a new way of thinking. With these new books, we are diving straight into critical reading skills like analyzing character motivations, tracking theme development across chapters, and backing up arguments with textual evidence. Instead of just reading words on a page, my students are learning how to read like detectives, asking why authors make specific choices.\r\nThe impact is especially clear with students who are reluctant readers, who used to hesitate during reading time. Since these books arrived, they are the first ones asking to read during free choice and eagerly sharing plot theories with their peers.\r\nWe are so grateful that you share our vision for student literacy. Thank you for putting these books into the hands of kids who need them.\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1792018874729,"projectUrl":"project/vending-machines-full-of-stories-books/10644607/","projectTitle":"Vending Machines Full of Stories: Books That Inspire Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cagle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2411548_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792088472670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2411548"},{"teacherId":385392,"projectId":10651302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our project. We are so grateful for all your donations. We recently used the googly eyes for a ROAR Rewards art project. We also used the drying rack to dry our watercolor papers. Also, we will be using the paint markers to decorate the classroom windows of our STEAM classroom. We are so thankful for all of your amazing donations to our project. These items will help students with their creativity and ability to express themselves. We cannot wait to create more amazing art!","fullyFundedDate":1789610203124,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-bold-art/10651302/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Bold Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp385392_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452805452829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmolina"},{"teacherId":385392,"projectId":10734002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations to my class. The students were so excited to see the materials to make our Fetch the Facts dream come true. This is such a great way to get the students motivated. I had one student tell me, \"I'm really going to study my multiplication facts, because I want Cookie to come home with me!\" The stuffed puppies and beads are a great way to get students studying their facts. This would not have been possible without your help. We are so very thankful. We will become multiplication masters before we know it, and these multiplication pups will have their forever home.","fullyFundedDate":1791838335588,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-pups-tracking-our-fact-f/10734002/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Pups: Tracking Our Fact Fluency Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp385392_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452805452829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmolina"},{"teacherId":10062878,"projectId":10534690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our sixth-grade classroom! Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in creating a more engaging, supportive, and exciting learning environment for my students. These resources are helping us make learning more interactive while encouraging teamwork, creativity, and academic growth. My students were excited to see the new materials and eager to begin using them. Seeing their enthusiasm and curiosity reminds me why I love being a teacher.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and allowing every student to succeed. We are using these resources to strengthen our daily lessons, support hands-on learning, and encourage students to work together, share ideas, and become more confident learners. One of my greatest joys is watching students help one another, participate in discussions, and take pride in their accomplishments. Your generosity helps make these meaningful learning experiences possible.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next steps are to build on these experiences through collaborative projects, independent learning activities, and lessons that challenge students to think critically and apply their knowledge. My goal is to prepare my students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, respectful, and confident individuals. I always remind my students that we teach because we care, and your generosity shows them that others care about their education and future, too. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us make a difference, one lesson at a time.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nA Grateful Sixth-Grade Teacher and Students","fullyFundedDate":1788551363735,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-discovery-growing-young-scien/10534690/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Discovery: Growing Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062878_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750984923853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062878"},{"teacherId":2010785,"projectId":10342730,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to you, my students now have a class set of two different chapter books that will open the door to an exciting new world of reading. These books will give my students the opportunity to experience their first novel studies together, building their reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and confidence as readers. More importantly, I hope these stories will help my students discover just how much fun it can be to get lost in a good book.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to use these novels as a springboard for creativity and learning. As we read, my students will have opportunities to bring the stories to life through creative projects, discussions, writing, and hands-on activities inspired by the characters and events in each book. Your generosity has provided much more than books—you have given my students new stories to explore, ideas to imagine, and experiences that can help foster a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787234496876,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-by-chapter-building-young-reade/10342730/","projectTitle":"Chapter by Chapter: Building Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Salsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2010785_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457934559749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/salsman"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_31043","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":775,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"25.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.6,"schoolId":31043,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Apricot Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Apricot Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/patterson-joint-unified-school-district/apricot-valley-elementary-school/31043"}