{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barcelona Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8362016,"projectId":9926723,"letterContent":"Our new student name plates have quickly become an essential part of our daily classroom routine. Students use them throughout the day as a reference tool for letter formation, number recognition, and even sight words, which has built both independence and confidence. One meaningful moment was during a writing lesson when several students independently checked their name plates to spell words correctly instead of immediately asking for help. It was exciting to see them take ownership of their learning and use the resource exactly as intended.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw their name plates, their faces lit up with excitement and pride. They loved seeing their names displayed in such a special and personalized way, and many couldn't wait to start using them right away. The bright visuals and easy-to-read format immediately drew them in, making learning feel fun and accessible from the very first day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to incorporate the name plates into our reading and writing activities, especially as we move into more structured sentence building and early paragraph writing. Students will use them as a consistent support while working on phonics and sight word recognition, helping to strengthen foundational skills. As they grow more confident, these tools will support them in becoming more independent learners, allowing them to take greater risks and celebrate their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1769177949036,"projectUrl":"project/the-perfect-tools-for-student-success-in/9926723/","projectTitle":"The Perfect Tools for Student Success in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ziegler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8362016_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657730525122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8362016"},{"teacherId":8376543,"projectId":9866146,"letterContent":"When the new equipment first arrived, the atmosphere in the room was electric. My students were buzzing with excitement as we unboxed the gear, and seeing their eyes widen when they realized they would actually get to use professional-quality bass resources was a highlight of our semester. It was a moment of pure validation for them; they immediately felt that their musical contributions were being taken seriously, which has translated into a renewed sense of pride and focus during our rehearsals.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are preparing for our upcoming spring showcase, and these materials are the foundation of our performance. Having this equipment allows us to tackle more complex repertoire that we simply couldn't have performed effectively before. Your generosity hasn't just provided tools; it has elevated the standard of what my students believe they can achieve. 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They immediately felt a sense of value and investment in their learning, knowing that people like you believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, these resources have already become an integral part of our daily routine. We are currently using them to dive deeper into our latest unit, and the \"Keys to Success\" materials are providing the hands-on engagement my students truly need to master these new concepts. For instance, just yesterday, I watched a group of students who previously struggled with engagement become completely absorbed in a collaborative activity using the new tools. It has shifted the energy of our room from passive listening to active discovery.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to use these materials as the foundation for our upcoming capstone project. Your contribution didn't just provide \"stuff\"; it provided the bridge my students needed to reach their academic goals and build confidence in their own abilities. Thank you for being such a vital part of our classroom community and for opening doors of opportunity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766769230220,"projectUrl":"project/keys-to-success/9971363/","projectTitle":"Keys to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376543_orig.jpg?crop=1816,1816,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661378505343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8376543"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9992543,"letterContent":"Your support of Hands-On Learning in a Healthy Classroom has made a meaningful difference for our students. Dry erase materials give them hands-on ways to practice communication and early skills such as tracing, matching, drawing, and making choices, without pressure. Because they can easily erase and try again, students are more willing to participate and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching a student who is usually hesitant reach out to make marks on the board during a group activity. Instead of pulling away, they stayed engaged, erased, and tried again. Many students showed excitement right away; smiling, reaching for the materials, and participating more during lessons.\r\n\r\nAntiseptic supplies help keep our classroom safe and healthy, which is essential since students rely on shared materials and hands-on support throughout the day.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building communication, choice-making, and participation through simple, interactive activities using these materials. Your support is helping our students explore, engage, and grow in a safe and encouraging environment.","fullyFundedDate":1775498844778,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-a-healthy-classroom/9992543/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning in a Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9943012,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of a refrigerator has had a significant impact on our Special Needs classroom. Many of our students have diverse nutritional needs, including dietary restrictions, texture sensitivities, and medical requirements. 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Your contribution has made our classroom healthier, more inclusive, and better equipped to support every student's growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1775056346540,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-functional-learning-with-a-cla/9943012/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Functional Learning With a Classroom Refrigerator","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9764827,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students had the opportunity to participate in a collaborative tie-dye shirt project alongside a general education class, an experience that was both meaningful and memorable. Using the donated supplies, students worked together to design and create their own shirts, practicing following multi-step directions, making choices, and expressing their creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the excitement was immediate. Many of our students were eager to engage, and it was incredible to see their pride as they watched their designs come to life. The activity also provided valuable opportunities for social interaction, as students connected with their general education peers in a fun, inclusive setting.\r\n\r\nThis project has opened the door for continued collaboration and hands-on learning experiences. Moving forward, we plan to build on this momentum by incorporating more joint activities that promote communication, independence, and creativity. Your support has made a lasting impact, helping create meaningful learning experiences our students will carry with them beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769177960340,"projectUrl":"project/tie-dye-fun/9764827/","projectTitle":"Tie Dye Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":3308053,"projectId":9868732,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our middle school PE students are experiencing physical education in a whole new way. The donated heart rate monitors and step counters have allowed students to see how their bodies respond to exercise in real time, turning everyday activities into meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nIn class, students are using the monitors during fitness circuits, walking/running activities, and team games. One memorable moment happened during a cardio endurance lesson when students tracked their heart rates before, during, and after a relay activity. They were amazed to watch their heart rates rise as they exercised and then slowly return to normal during recovery. Students compared their data, discussed what different heart rate zones mean, and began to understand how exercise strengthens the heart. 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The candy adds a fun and motivating touch that helps us celebrate hard work, positive behavior, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness helps create a positive, well-equipped environment where students can focus on learning and feel supported. We truly appreciate your generosity and investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1771515362239,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supply-essentials/9937682/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supply Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8380393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734440730033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8380393"},{"teacherId":8381225,"projectId":9137366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Stitching Success: Equipping Our Home Ec Class for Creativity & Life. Your donation is already making a lasting impact on our students, our classroom, and our school community.\r\n\r\nI absolutely love my students for their creativity, eagerness to learn, and determination to develop real-world skills that will serve them for a lifetime. They come to class excited to create, problem-solve, and take pride in making something with their own hands. Your generosity helps make that excitement possible—and sustainable—for years to come.\r\n\r\nBy providing sewing machines and essential supplies, you are opening doors for students who may not otherwise have access to these tools at home. This project ensures equitable learning opportunities and allows every student to gain hands-on experience with an essential life skill: sewing. With these resources, students can repair clothing, create useful household items, and even design original pieces that reflect their unique ideas and perspectives.\r\n\r\nBeyond sewing, your support helps students develop patience, perseverance, and attention to detail—skills that extend far beyond the classroom and into all areas of life. As they learn to stitch, they are also building confidence, resilience, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWhat makes our students truly special is their enthusiasm and willingness to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing something meaningful to the classroom. With the right tools in their hands, they can turn ideas into reality and begin to see themselves as capable, creative, and skilled individuals.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our Home Economics program will continue to grow and thrive, empowering students not just today, but for many years to come. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us stitch together skills, creativity, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1747842072665,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-success-equipping-our-home-ec/9137366/","projectTitle":"Stitching Success: Equipping Our Home Ec Class for Creativity & Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8381225_orig.png?crop=625,625,x24,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647561010187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tomala"},{"teacherId":8381225,"projectId":9312731,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation to Growing Hope: A Student-Led Community Service Initiative to Fight Hunger. Your support is already making a meaningful difference in our school garden and in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are able to actively grow, care for, and harvest food while learning powerful lessons about service, responsibility, and compassion. The garden has become a living classroom—one where students see firsthand how their efforts can help nourish others and strengthen their community.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping us expand our garden, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and ensure that this project continues to flourish for years to come. More importantly, it is planting seeds of hope in our students, empowering them to believe that they can make a real impact in the fight against hunger.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the mission of Growing Hope. Thank you for helping us cultivate not only food, but kindness, leadership, and a lasting sense of purpose within our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1747969836945,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hope-a-student-led-community-se/9312731/","projectTitle":"Growing Hope: A Student-Led Community Service Initiative to Fight Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8381225_orig.png?crop=625,625,x24,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647561010187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tomala"},{"teacherId":8380393,"projectId":9901497,"letterContent":"Each morning my students have the opportunity to clean their noses using the tissues your gracious donations funded. They are grateful, as am I, since allergy season is all year round in Arizona. Students enjoy having access to new high lighters helping them improve their comprehension while reading information text. Many students choose One Pagers are my end of the unit project that require rulers that you also provided thanks to your funding. We appreciate your sacrifice. \r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Nelson","fullyFundedDate":1764000598580,"projectUrl":"project/student-success-supply-kit/9901497/","projectTitle":"Student Success Supply Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8380393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734440730033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8380393"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9905277,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students are using the new microwave, organizing materials, and hand soap daily to build independence and essential life skills. 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