{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Camino Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10090563,"projectId":9493981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of fidgets and beakers to our science classroom. Your support brings an immediate and meaningful impact to our students by giving them hands-on (foots-on) tools that make learning more engaging and accessible. The fidgets help many students stay focused and comfortable during lessons. I have noticed a lot less wandering during the day and a lot more bobbing heads because they are using the bands on their chairs!\r\n\r\nEven though we weren't able to get the butterflies, we were able to get beakers! We lucked out. During our first lab, we accidentally broke 5 which was a sad day for a science teacher. This would have been detrimental to learning if we had not received your replacements the following week! \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom feels more equipped, more dynamic, and more welcoming to every learner. We are sincerely grateful for your commitment to our students' growth and exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1756144110112,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-in-motion/9493981/","projectTitle":"Butterflies in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winterer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090563"},{"teacherId":6493037,"projectId":9400808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generous donations have already made a big difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nWe began using the social-emotional learning picture books right away in our monthly lessons. In August, we focused on Respect, and the books helped spark meaningful discussions where students reflected on how they treat others, the environment, and themselves. This month, we've just started our unit on Friendship, and my students are excited to explore how to build positive, supportive relationships along with the book Enemy Pie. \r\n\r\nAnother favorite addition has been the 20-sided die, which we use to select questions during our class meetings. This small tool has made a big impact—it brings excitement, fairness, and fun to our discussions while helping students open up about their feelings and practice kindness in their community.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has also been a huge success. Students love having the ability to choose a spot where they feel comfortable, and the extra wiggle band and cushions allows them to stay focused while they work. I've noticed that students are more engaged and willing to take on challenging tasks because they feel supported in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us tools that not only strengthen academics, but also help my students grow into caring, respectful, and confident individuals. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750204981792,"projectUrl":"project/wiggling-while-working-on-wisdom/9400808/","projectTitle":"Wiggling While Working on Wisdom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6493037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749234439484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6493037"},{"teacherId":10012624,"projectId":9420490,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has truly been transformed. What was once a plain, cold space with bare walls and chipped shelves is now a calm, welcoming, and motivating environment where students feel proud to learn. With the eucalyptus theme, fresh green walls, and the addition of growth mindset posters, fairy lights, and touches of greenery, the room now radiates warmth and possibility.\r\n\r\nThe first time my students walked in after the transformation, their reactions said it all—wide eyes, big smiles, and excited comments like, \"Wow! It's so different in here\". Several students immediately gravitated toward the growth mindset posters, pointing out sayings that resonated with them. Others commented on how they loved all the plants or the color of the bulletin boards. The welcome posters by the door set a positive tone for every student as they enter, reminding them that they belong here.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are already shaping our classroom culture. During reading time, the fairy lights are switched on, and the calm glow makes the room feel inviting and peaceful. The growth mindset posters are integrated into our weekly lessons—when we face challenges, I reference the posters and invite students to connect them to their own learning. The parts of speech posters have also become a helpful anchor as we build stronger writing skills.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to continue using this environment to support deeper learning and collaboration. We are beginning an opinion writing unit, and the calm, organized space encourages students to take risks in sharing their ideas. The inspirational messages and welcoming atmosphere help them persevere, work together, and believe in themselves as learners.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has done more than provide decorations—it has changed the way my students feel when they walk into class every day. Thank you for helping me create a space that is not just a classroom, but a place where students feel safe, motivated, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1750471451430,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-calming-and-motivating/9420490/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Calming and Motivating 5th Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012624_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746334145914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012624"},{"teacherId":10012624,"projectId":9331089,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, my students now have access to a wonderful set of books and organizational tools that are already transforming our classroom learning. The book bins have helped us create a classroom library that is neat, inviting, and easy for students to browse. The books themselves—covering topics like ecosystems, matter, Earth systems, Native Americans, the Age of Discovery, and the American Revolution—fit directly into our curriculum and bring history and science to life for my fifth graders.\r\n\r\nThese new texts are giving students the chance to practice important research skills. During science, students are learning how to find key details, summarize information, and use text features like diagrams and glossaries to deepen their understanding. In social studies, the books are sparking thoughtful discussions and helping students compare multiple perspectives. \r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like engaged, purposeful learning. Students gather with their bins during small-group reading time, choose a text that connects to what we are studying, and dive in with curiosity. They are also learning to annotate, take notes, and use their books as sources for writing assignments.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided resources, but has given my students a sense of ownership over their learning. I have been able to create bookmarks and labels for our book bins with the amazing laminator! Thank you for helping us build an organized library that makes reading and research both exciting and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1748490171442,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-diverse-library/9331089/","projectTitle":"We Need a Diverse Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012624_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746334145914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012624"},{"teacherId":10012624,"projectId":9315412,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a more welcoming and motivating space for my fifth graders. The bean bags quickly became a favorite spot for silent reading time and independent work. Students love rotating into our \"reading lounge,\" where they can curl up with a book and fully immerse themselves in the story. \r\n\r\nThe prize items you donated have also had a huge impact. We use them as part of our classroom raffle and behavior incentives. When the drawer of prizes was revealed for the first time, the room buzzed with excitement—students' eyes lit up when they saw the globe stress balls, gummy bear pencil toppers, and especially the snack prizes like Pringles. Even small items like magnetic bookmarks have encouraged my students to take extra pride in their reading.\r\n\r\nThe next step for us is to keep tying these rewards and the comfortable reading space into our long-term goals: making better choices and being helpful members of a group. Thank you for not only providing supplies, but for giving my students daily moments of joy and encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1746489293733,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-motivate-my-students/9315412/","projectTitle":"Help Me Motivate My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012624_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746334145914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012624"},{"teacherId":7885326,"projectId":8842364,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the generous donation of books to our classroom. The students were truly engaged and attentive as we read the stories together. They were exposed to captivating storylines and complex characters, which sparked their imaginations and curiosity.\r\n\r\nAfter each reading, I add the books to baskets placed around the classroom. The students love to pull them out during transition times and often enjoy \"rereading\" them to their peers, which has been a wonderful way for them to connect with the stories and share with each other.\r\n\r\nThe timing of The Lucky Grapes New Year Eve Story was perfect—it arrived just in time for the New Year! The students absolutely loved it. Additionally, the Strike Box set has been a great tool to reinforce classroom expectations for using supplies like glue, scissors, and crayons. It's been such a helpful resource for teaching these essential skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your continued support of our little TK classroom. 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