{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Celestino Mauricio Soto Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5456524,"projectId":8686844,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on my Talented and Gifted (TAG) students. When I first posted this project in 2024, my goal was to provide my students with high-level, hands-on resources that matched their intense curiosity and thirst for discovery. Thanks to you, our classroom was transformed into a living laboratory where \"what if\" became the most important question of the day.\r\n\r\nThe butterfly kits and ant farms were far more than just \"class pets\" for these students. In a TAG environment, we focus heavily on systems and patterns. Having a front-row seat to the metamorphosis of our painted lady butterflies allowed my students to engage in high-level biological observation. They didn't just watch; they collected data, hypothesized about transit times between stages, and debated the environmental factors affecting our colony. Your gift allowed them to act as true entomologists, moving beyond the textbook to witness the delicate complexities of life in real-time.\r\n\r\nThe tarantula in resin and life cycle kits provided a different, yet equally vital, type of intellectual engagement. These tools allowed for deep-dive comparative anatomy lessons. My students were fascinated by the structural adaptations of the tarantula, using the specimen to spark research projects on arachnid evolution and predatory behaviors. These high-quality, tactile resources allowed my visual and spatial learners to investigate complex biological structures at their own pace, fostering a level of independent study that is essential for gifted learners.\r\n\r\nWhat was perhaps most impactful was the way these items encouraged collaborative inquiry. I watched as my students gathered around the ant farm, discussing the social hierarchies and engineering marvels of the tunnels. These resources didn't just teach animal science; they taught my students how to think critically, how to observe detail, and how to communicate complex ideas to their peers.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom sent a powerful message to my students: that their curiosity is valuable and that the world is a place worth exploring deeply. For a gifted learner, having the right tools can be the difference between \"getting through\" a lesson and truly falling in love with a field of study.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the spark for so many of my students' scientific journeys. Your kindness has left a lasting footprint on our classroom and has helped shape the way these young minds view the natural world.","fullyFundedDate":1724633951892,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-students-hands-on-learning/8686844/","projectTitle":"Support Our Students' Hands-On Learning in Animal Sciences!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adamoh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5456524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751126238537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-frison"},{"teacherId":10234536,"projectId":9884674,"letterContent":"The students have massively benefited from all the resources! The resources helped mainly on the tablets using technology and improving in all of their online lessons. They are extremely happy and it has made our structure way better and reduced distractions. When we first opened the box the students had the honor of opening it and they went crazy! They were happy about their new pencil sharpener and used it till the wheels fell off! The students definitely deserve to have the best tools at their disposal.","fullyFundedDate":1762793473414,"projectUrl":"project/the-wildest-habitat/9884674/","projectTitle":"The Wildest Habitat.","teacherDisplayName":"Prof. Garrido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234536"},{"teacherId":9810926,"projectId":9620094,"letterContent":"We wish you could have seen the looks on our students' faces when the new classroom materials arrived! The children were surprised, excited, and immediately ready to explore and play with everything. Because the resources arrived just before Christmas, many of them quickly made the sweet connection that Santa had come a little early that year. It was truly a heartwarming moment to see their little eyes light up with wonder and joy as they discovered all the new \"toys\" waiting for them.\r\n\r\nWe would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom. Your thoughtful contributions are already making a meaningful impact on our little learners each and every day.\r\n\r\nThe play dough mats have quickly become a classroom favorite. Beyond being fun and engaging, they play an important role in strengthening fine motor skills in our three-year-olds. As children roll, pinch, press, and shape the dough, they build the small muscles in their hands and fingers that are essential for writing, cutting, and other daily tasks. These activities also support hand-eye coordination, concentration, and creativity, all while giving students hands-on learning experiences that feel like play.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly thankful for the letter and number construction kit. Learning the correct formation of letters and numbers at an early age is foundational to future reading and writing success. This kit has helped our students understand how letters and numbers are formed by identifying whether they need straight lines, curved lines, or a combination of both. By physically building each character, students develop a stronger understanding of proper formation, which supports legibility, confidence, and strong writing habits for years to come.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the number ice cream cone kit has been a wonderful tool for building early math skills. Our students are strengthening their number recognition and, most importantly, developing one-to-one correspondence by matching numbers to the correct quantities. This hands-on practice helps them understand that numbers represent real amounts, laying a strong foundation for future mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a rich, engaging, and developmentally supportive learning environment. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' growth, confidence, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1763139421686,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-little-learners-shine/9620094/","projectTitle":"Help Our Little Learners Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estevane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9810926_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755540758894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810926"},{"teacherId":10099773,"projectId":9513948,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your contributions to my classroom. As a first-year teacher, having the support of community members means a lot in making learning engaging and memorable for my Dual Language students.\r\n\r\nMy students excitedly tell me when they find the letters we are learning on the Alphabet Learning Locks and with the Soup Sorters. My high achievers come up to me and share the initial letter sounds for words like \"Cat\" and \"Boy.\" It also brings me joy to see them searching for CVC words in the kinetic sand and writing them down. Your generous donation has made me realize that these students deserve materials that challenge them to write and think creatively about the letters in their environment.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see the lasting impact these materials will have on my students as they prepare for kindergarten. They are extremely grateful to have people who care about their educational experience in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757558000905,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-materials-for-alphabet-and-m/9513948/","projectTitle":"Interactive Materials for Alphabet and Math Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tinajero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10099773_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y600&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754155590135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099773"},{"teacherId":9058820,"projectId":9068185,"letterContent":"We've been using them across writing and math to boost engagement and motivation especially as we prepare for the STAAR test. In math, students are setting personal goals and tracking their growth. The excitement is real it's become a powerful motivator that helps build skills they'll need for the STAAR.\r\n \r\nMany of them couldn't wait to start earning rewards Next, we're continuing with STAAR writing and math practice while deepening their understanding of key STAAR-tested concepts.\r\n\r\n Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786058406,"projectUrl":"project/snack-motivation/9068185/","projectTitle":"Snack Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iperti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058820_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690396209410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9058820"},{"teacherId":4685276,"projectId":4353305,"letterContent":"On behalf of our special education team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation that made it possible for us to purchase a light table for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe light table has quickly become a favorite learning tool among our Kindergarten and Pre-K students. It provides meaningful sensory input that helps our children engage with academic concepts while also developing fine motor skills. The table has supported a variety of activities — from letter and number recognition to color sorting and creative play — and has truly brought learning to life.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the light table has also helped improve classroom management and encouraged positive leadership roles among students. We have seen children working together, taking turns, and showing greater confidence and focus during learning time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in the daily experiences of our young learners, and we are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1566179198199,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-experience/4353305/","projectTitle":"Sensory Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pardee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4685276_orig.jpg?crop=1967,1967,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565566906330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4685276"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25838","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.1,"schoolId":25838,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Celestino Mauricio Soto Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Celestino Mauricio Soto Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/celestino-mauricio-soto-elementary-school/25838"}