{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr. Jorge Prieto Math and Science Academy","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":788495,"projectId":9613107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our third-grade classrooms. One of the titles, Stella Díaz Has Something to Say, fits beautifully into our current unit, where students explore how books can serve as both mirrors that reflect their own lives and windows that open views into different experiences and cultures. Through these texts, students are learning to better understand characters, build vocabulary in both Spanish and English, and reflect on how imagination and creativity help children navigate everyday challenges.\r\n \r\nReading in our dual language classrooms is an active and social experience. Students read independently and together, engage in thoughtful conversations, and make meaningful connections between the stories and their own lives. Teachers guide students to pause, discuss, and reflect, helping them see reading as a way to better understand themselves and the world around them—not just as an academic skill, but as a source of curiosity and joy.\r\n\r\nMany students have already formed strong connections to these new books. Bilingual students and those still building confidence in expressing themselves especially relate to characters like Stella, who is learning to find her voice. We've seen increased enthusiasm for reading, rich discussions among peers, and students eagerly choosing these books again and again. Your support is helping our students feel seen, inspired, and excited to read—thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758861311576,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-ourselves-and-others-through-stel/9613107/","projectTitle":"Seeing Ourselves and Others Through Stella Díaz","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villasenor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp788495_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746219701293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/judy-garcia"},{"teacherId":2116225,"projectId":9714270,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that will continue to shape student learning for years to come. With the arrival of Patterns of Power, my students now have access to a resource that makes grammar meaningful, joyful, and connected to their real writing. Instead of viewing conventions as rules to \"get right,\" my students now explore how language works, discover patterns in mentor texts, and apply those ideas with confidence in their own writing.\r\n\r\nThe impact has already been felt. Students who once hesitated to share their writing are now volunteering to show how they used a new pattern in their stories. Conversations about language have become lively, curious, and collaborative. I've watched students take risks, revise with intention, and celebrate their growth as writers—not because they had to, but because they felt empowered to.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened the door for my students to see themselves as capable, expressive writers whose voices matter. Thank you for believing in them and for making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760706076069,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-writers-with-patterns-o/9714270/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Writers with Patterns of Power","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buckley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2116225_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511892263225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathleen-buckley"},{"teacherId":5505836,"projectId":9750774,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you so much for the opportunity you provided to my students to have access to Scholastic Magazines. My students and I are very grateful to have such a great resource available in our classroom. \r\n\r\nScholastic's variety of resources for each lesson is amazing. My students are always engaged and having a great time while learning with Scholastic. My students love that Scholastic also provides fun breaks, such as dances and mobility exercises. \r\n\r\nScholastic is so great for my dual language students that are learning English as a second language since it offers different reading levels. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758812055732,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-our-class/9750774/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for Our Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DaValle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5505836_orig.jpg?crop=241,241,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751838546903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-anadavalle"},{"teacherId":5505836,"projectId":9447731,"letterContent":"The students were so excited when they saw the new rug, they all helped me roll it out in the classroom! They loved that they now have an individual spot on the rug which is a huge improvement from our old, smaller rug which resulted in some kids having to sit on the floor. \r\n\r\nMy students can finally have a clean place to sit while reading and working within the classroom. My students asked me where the new rug came from and I said \"very nice and special people donated it to our classroom.\" We would like to thank you so much for your all your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1757553898824,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-classroom-rug-for-my-new-immigrant/9447731/","projectTitle":"A New Classroom Rug for My New Immigrant Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DaValle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5505836_orig.jpg?crop=241,241,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751838546903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-anadavalle"},{"teacherId":2116225,"projectId":9611176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our K–5 classrooms through our recent DonorsChoose grant! 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Third graders explored Lizard Island, where they learned about natural selection, trait variation, and survival—connecting directly to their Amplify unit on life science and adaptation.\r\n\r\nTeachers have shared that students are more engaged, eager to participate, and asking deeper questions about the world around them. The combination of Mystery Science and Amplify Science has helped transform science from a subject students \"learn about\" into one they experience.\r\n\r\nMy appreciation is shared with the more than 22 teachers and over 400 students who now have access to this incredible platform. Your generosity has helped us bring excitement, wonder, and deeper understanding to every science classroom. 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Especially at this time, when many are in fear of immigration and deportation activity in the neighborhood, having a safe space means so much. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for you and your support! Where would teachers be without our family, friends, and community? I am so lucky to have you in my corner :)","fullyFundedDate":1755464116729,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-new-classroom-rug/9553149/","projectTitle":"A Comfy, New Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fallsgraff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8682853_orig.jpg?crop=2983,2983,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737398115496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8682853"},{"teacherId":2326102,"projectId":9493398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards my class project, which funded two bass guitars for my middle school students to use in music class. Because of your generosity, the 7th and 8th grade students at my school have been able to learn how to play bass and it has made a big difference in keeping students engaged and learning. The bass guitars in music class have engaged students that were previously not as engaged. I truly believe that when we give students the tools and resources to be great, they step up and meet the challenge. Your donations have helped make our classroom a better place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1754754679929,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-that-bass-guitar/9493398/","projectTitle":"All about that bass! (guitar)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pulido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2326102_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660878218881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pulido-re-mi-music"},{"teacherId":408876,"projectId":9414721,"letterContent":"The start of this school year has been one of the best experiences I have had in over a decade. A large part of that has been receiving and using the materials that you helped provide through this Donors Choose. Often at the beginning of the school year there isn't enough of anything to really start any truly creative projects. This year, as you will see from the photos, we have had a wonderful first few weeks of school with fun and interesting art projects. \r\n\r\nThe most thrilling part to my students are the neon paint palettes. We started the year with a highlighter art project and when the paint showed up it was a natural progression to using the neon paint. The projects are a point of pride for the students and they are looking forward to displaying them in our Black Light Art Gallery (soon to be created!!). I love seeing them make work that they are excited about. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your contributions. It was unbelievable how quickly my grant was fulfilled and it made my heart soar. To my friends and family: you are all wonderful humans and I am so glad you are part of my life!","fullyFundedDate":1750548350546,"projectUrl":"project/ms-dills-prieto-artists/9414721/","projectTitle":"Ms. Dills Prieto Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp408876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749930841029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/408876"},{"teacherId":2116225,"projectId":9291524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our math games project! Because of your kindness, my 5th grade students now have access to engaging, hands-on learning tools like Division Jenga, Equivalent Fraction Dominos, and Decimal War.\r\n\r\nThese games have transformed the way my students interact with math. Not only have they increased engagement during lessons, but they've also provided meaningful opportunities for skill building and review. Students are excited to practice math concepts, and these games have become a favorite choice for early finishers. I've seen increased confidence, collaboration, and joy as students work together, explain their thinking, and reinforce important skills—all while having fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, turning math into something my students look forward to every day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746623677330,"projectUrl":"project/math-materials-to-play-games-and-engage/9291524/","projectTitle":"math materials to play games and engage with math concepts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buckley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2116225_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511892263225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathleen-buckley"},{"teacherId":2116225,"projectId":9243069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Jacqueline Woodson book study in our 2nd grade classroom. Because of your kindness, my students had the incredible opportunity to explore powerful stories such as Each Kindness, The Other Side, and This is the Rope.\r\n\r\nThrough these compelling narratives, my students learned about the Great Migration and the lasting impact of segregation in a way that was both age-appropriate and deeply meaningful. These stories sparked rich conversations about kindness, fairness, and how our history shapes the world we live in today. Watching my students connect with the characters and develop empathy and understanding was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour support brought these lessons to life in a way that will stay with my students far beyond this school year. Thank you for making this impactful learning experience possible!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1745846945654,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-with-jacqueline-woodson-i/9243069/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages with Jacqueline Woodson: Inspiring Young Readers Through Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buckley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2116225_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511892263225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cathleen-buckley"},{"teacherId":8682853,"projectId":9073494,"letterContent":"The biggest hug and thank you from the seventh graders at Prieto Math and Science Academy! We are so grateful for your help in keeping them fed and focused during their long mornings. \r\n\r\nYour support helped us keep our classroom stocked for an entire quarter! Our students had lots of healthy options (apple sauce pouches were a favorite!). Every day, we have a snack captain who hands them out to everyone while we get class started, and who collects any stray wrappers when scholars are done. They are good, responsible kids and are working hard for those calories!\r\n\r\nIn a time when free school lunch and other programs supporting Title I schools are in danger, your support means so much.","fullyFundedDate":1737560022726,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-snack-time/9073494/","projectTitle":"Support Our Snack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fallsgraff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8682853_orig.jpg?crop=2983,2983,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737398115496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8682853"},{"teacherId":192937,"projectId":9049156,"letterContent":"We did it! With your help, we just upped the school spirit and put a positive spin on the school climate in the upper grades. 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