{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Coldwell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3289286,"projectId":9832221,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for what you have done for our classroom. The students were very excited when they saw me unboxing all of our wonderful math games and activities. They could not wait to use them. \r\n\r\nAs soon as I prepared the materials and talked about taking care of materials, we used them during math centers. The students practice skills such as sorting, counting, and patterning.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I'm thankful for games and activities like these. The students get to practice hands on concepts and skills that have been taught during our lessons. \r\n\r\nWe are very appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1762367539504,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-for-kinders/9832221/","projectTitle":"Math Games for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3289286_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522729124295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3289286"},{"teacherId":2504500,"projectId":9450758,"letterContent":"We can not thank you enough for contributing to our Donor's Choose project. Your donation helped fund a Teacher Pay Teachers gift card. Thanks to your generous support, my students have experienced more growth and engagement. The TPT gift card allowed me to access great recourses that made my lessons more interactive and meaningful. \r\n\r\nI was able to purchase materials that helped my students strengthen their reading and writing skills. They got to write a holiday comparison essay and a Thanksgiving composition. We conducted investigations for forces where they were able to incorporate technology, Science, Math and Writing.\r\n\r\nYour support made all of this possible and we thank you for it!","fullyFundedDate":1757609008562,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-card-to-enhance-learning/9450758/","projectTitle":"TPT Gift Card to Enhance Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santacruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504500_orig.png?crop=521,521,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198011559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504500"},{"teacherId":2504500,"projectId":9447120,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter on behalf on my third grade class and myself. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to my Donor's Choose project. Because of your support, my students now have colorful duct tape, labels, colored paper and binders to help them learn better and stay organized.\r\n\r\nMy students were overjoyed when the donation packages arrived. They've already begun using all of the materials. The colored paper has been used to make their colorful student math reference charts, which they keep in their new binders. The binders have also kept them stay organized with their homework and flyers that need to be sent out to the parents. The notebooks look very distinguishable with their labels and eye-catching tape. \r\n\r\nMy students have learned about kindness from others. They have also seen that there are people out there who also care about their education. Thank you again, for your generosity and making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755872948099,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials-for-3rd-grade/9447120/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Essentials for 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santacruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504500_orig.png?crop=521,521,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651198011559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504500"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":9611864,"letterContent":"We are so excited to start planning the STEM project. This project is a school wide project that we are organizing for a fun event. We are starting to collect shirts so every student can have a shirt. \r\nI am so glad this project was funded and we will be able to get all of our students dressed for their field trips. We recently got a new science lab and are so eager to get started on the assembling each class. We are beyond grateful for the support that we are receiving to fund a project as big as this and to enjoy our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757792939688,"projectUrl":"project/stem-you-can-wear/9611864/","projectTitle":"Stem You Can Wear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113741464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":2411395,"projectId":9573263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project. I can't even begin to explain how excited my students are to have these new books and STEM activities. Donations like yours make it possible for teachers like me to continue to help our students learn and grow in the best possible environments.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal as a first grade teacher is to give my students the tools they need to become successful and productive members of our community. The items included in my classroom project will go a long way toward helping my first graders become fluent readers, problem solvers, and critical thinkers. I hope to instill a life-long love of learning by making learning fun.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation! My students are already in love with their new books and activities!","fullyFundedDate":1757609143933,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-and-logic/9573263/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy and Logic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2411395_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625781517683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tgolivas"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":9489989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your help in supporting this project. We have so many new plans to work with our student with these new supplies. Our students are so excited to focus on their core and learn a new station. \r\nThis project will open up their mind for different aspects of fitness. We are very thrilled to teach and create new memories. One of the best things about Donors Choose is giving kids better opportunities that we would not allow them to experience. We are forever grateful for their experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1756313669497,"projectUrl":"project/balance-and-flexibility-strong/9489989/","projectTitle":"Balance and Flexibility Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113741464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":3289286,"projectId":9029617,"letterContent":"From the moment I started unboxing the games, the students became very excited. They kept asking if the games were for them.\r\n\r\nMy kids have really enjoyed these games. They are able to work together in a small group and they are learning to take turns, follow the rules of the game, and be responsible for cleaning up the game. \r\n\r\nThey get so excited when they get to play the games at centers. Many of these students do not have this opportunity at home. I hope that they can encourage their own families to take part in a family game night. \r\n\r\nThank you again for providing this opportunity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742749702210,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-games/9029617/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3289286_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522729124295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3289286"},{"teacherId":3285453,"projectId":9297633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My Pre-Kindergarten students are so excited to have a new craft supplies to enjoy in our classroom. They are so glad to have a variety of new craft supplies so they can enjoy crafts and making memories, with having the supplies. This gives my Pre-Kindergarten students the opportunity to create a love of learning and crafting at a young age, while being able to maintain their emotions. A love that will carry on with them for years to come. In this modern world, we still need to emphasize the love of creating things with our hands and not doing things through a technology device and having the ability to control our minds to focus. So, thanks again for your donation to our little Pre-Kindergarten kids. We are extremely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746576438157,"projectUrl":"project/craft-supplies-for-prekinders/9297633/","projectTitle":"Craft Supplies for PreKinders!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vidal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3285453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450378918925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3285453"},{"teacherId":8233340,"projectId":9297571,"letterContent":"My Pre Kindergarten class and I would like to give you a big Thank you for your donation. We are truly fortunate that your donation was able to enhance our learning for the better. We are grateful that you value the education of all our young learners, who will one day be leading our society. \r\n By your generous donation we will be able to enhance our learning and creating special Pre Kindergarten memories by using our wireless headphones and be excited for their first year of school. Once my students become excited about having a new way to create and express themselves all throughout the year by listening to stories told to them. Many times my Pre Kindergarten students do not even realize they are creating lifetime lasting memories and a love for reading, they only see they are having fun. These memories will last them a lifetime, and to be able to preserve them will only enhance their experience. \r\n We are extremely delighted to have received our needed supplies. Thank you again from the bottom of my little Kindergarten hearts and mine.","fullyFundedDate":1746717977543,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-headphones-for-pre-k/9297571/","projectTitle":"Wireless Headphones for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233340_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643065003010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8233340"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":9413440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students. The students will start the school year with supplies to work on their fine motor skills and gross motor skills. This is definitely a great opportunity all around. The more practice they get on building their muscles, this helps with their writing. We love the fact that they can use the latest textures and there are a variety of uses with these PE resources. \r\nThank you for supporting our campus. We are so excited to start the new school year with our students.","fullyFundedDate":1750256239648,"projectUrl":"project/gator-moves/9413440/","projectTitle":"Gator Moves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113741464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":9549511,"projectId":9287593,"letterContent":"Taking the time to say thank you so much for your donation. The students were ecstatic in receiving their new materials especially the games. They could have not been received at a better time. Since we were at the end of our school year, it really gave us an opportunity to take an advantage in using them. Some kids were familiar with some of the games and were able to lead in showing the peers in how to use play. The other materials, such as the construction were used in making end of year arts and crafts. \r\n\r\nPlease know all the donations were revived with gratitude by all the kiddos . They kept asking \" Who bought them for us ?\" To which I replied \" some nice people\". Along with the kids I myself was overjoyed in being able to share this with our kiddos. For as teachers we love and really don't mind investing in our class. However, we still fall short on being able to provide everything ourselves. So again with a greatful heart, thank you and God Bless you!!","fullyFundedDate":1746468684333,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-games/9287593/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9549511"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":9381208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. This helps my students listen and practice pronouncing words that they are not familiar with. Some words are similar in English and Spanish but at a foundational level it can be heard differently. \r\nStudents were able to use the books and use the amplifier. Of course new technology in my classroom is always a big surprise and everyone wants to use it. Their faces light up laughter ensues as they are surprised how they sound in the amplifier. 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