{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elbert Edwards Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7111424,"projectId":9989711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous grant focused on promoting outdoor play and active movement in our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students' ability to stay active, engaged, and healthy throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWith your funding, we were able to purchase a variety of equipment that has completely transformed our recess time. The tug-of-war rope has quickly become a favorite for building teamwork and friendly competition. The rolling cart has helped us keep all of our equipment organized and easily accessible for students. We also added a collection of outdoor balls for soccer, football, basketball, and general playground use, giving students many options to stay active and have fun. The jump ropes, skip hop rope, and chalk have encouraged creativity, movement, and inclusive play for all students.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see our students so excited to be active, collaborate with one another, and enjoy time outdoors. These resources are helping us build healthy habits while creating a positive and energetic classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students' physical well-being. Your contribution is truly making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1769234334160,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-ready-minds/9989711/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgueno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7111424_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x504,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768581673339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-burguenos-class"},{"teacherId":7111424,"projectId":9990213,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom. Your grant has brought both excitement and valuable resources into our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nWith your funding, we were able to purchase smelly stickers, which have quickly become a student favorite! They are a fun and motivating way to celebrate student effort and achievement, and they bring so much joy to our classroom. We also used the grant to restock our color printer ink, allowing us to create vibrant, engaging materials that enhance lessons and support student understanding.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a meaningful impact by boosting student motivation and helping me provide high-quality instructional materials every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students. Your kindness is truly appreciated and is making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768711907341,"projectUrl":"project/little-rewards-big-motivation/9990213/","projectTitle":"Little Rewards, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgueno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7111424_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x504,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768581673339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-burguenos-class"},{"teacherId":7111424,"projectId":9989119,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom through this grant. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the daily functionality of our learning environment. We were able to purchase a classroom mailbox, which has helped streamline communication and keep student work organized. The handheld vacuum has already proven to be a valuable tool in maintaining a clean and welcoming space for our students. The kids really enjoy vacuuming our room at the end of the day as a classroom duty! We also replaced a well-loved grading stamp with a red ink refill, allowing us to continue providing quick and positive feedback to students. The computer screen riser has improved my teacher workspace as well!\r\n\r\nEach of these items may seem small on their own, but together they contribute greatly to creating a more effective, organized, and supportive classroom for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to education. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1768057715401,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-tools-to-succee/9989119/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Tools to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burgueno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7111424_orig.jpg?crop=499,499,x504,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768581673339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-burguenos-class"},{"teacherId":10160974,"projectId":10009256,"letterContent":"My students are excited using the materials. \r\nThe materials are used during small groups, independent practice learning stations and individual differentiation instruction.\r\nStudents have learned and applied their skills My students loved to work as a team . The materials help them to practice consonant vowel consonant words, decomposing numbers, counting, form numbers, STEM activities and the most important develop social emotional skills ny working and practicing together. Materials donated by you have impacted them positively. \r\nThank you do much for being our donors and help the students to success.","fullyFundedDate":1768244172249,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-curiosity/10009256/","projectTitle":"Kinder Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160974"},{"teacherId":2427141,"projectId":9990774,"letterContent":"The project included materials such as math manipulatives, bins, task boxes, building sets, and organizers. I am able to organize various materials and supplies for easy access. Students are able to get their math boxes for our lessons. It contains their number lines, counting cubes, number cards, markers, counters, and frame. It is so convenient to have all the materials in one box for each student. It really saves me time. I used to have to pass them out and then collect them all. The bins are also helpful to keep other manipulatives and building supplies organized. We have bins for cubes, ten frames, Legos, counting bears, pattern blocks, etc. The foam ten frames are beneficial for students to learn about place value and making 10s.\r\nThe students were ecstatic when they saw all the wonderful materials we received. They were so excited and happy to use the magnetic tiles, plastic buttons, foam ten frames, and so many more!!! They kept saying how they love school and how they love coming here!\r\nWe will continue to use our math boxes during our lessons. We are learning about shapes and measurement at this time. We will use the new resources to help students begin with the concrete, representational, and abstract.\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768080741867,"projectUrl":"project/young-mathematicians-at-work/9990774/","projectTitle":"Young Mathematicians at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2427141_orig.jpg?crop=966,966,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637274678388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2427141"},{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10138260,"letterContent":"In my first grade classroom, reading is a joyful, hands-on experience filled with curiosity and discovery. During our reading time, you would see students gathered on the rug for read-alouds, listening closely, laughing at funny moments, and making predictions about what might happen next. You'd also see small groups working together, sounding out words, pointing to pictures for clues, and building confidence as they begin to recognize familiar sight words. Our classroom library is a special place where students choose books that interest them and practice reading independently or with a partner.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are especially excited about the new books because they see themselves and their interests reflected in the stories. Some students eagerly grab books about animals or adventures and can't wait to share new facts they've learned. Others are drawn to colorful picture books and love retelling the story in their own words, using the illustrations to guide them. Even my more hesitant readers are becoming more engaged—they light up when they recognize a word on their own or excitedly ask to reread a favorite story.\r\n\r\nThe excitement is easy to see: students are asking to read more often, talking about books with their classmates, and building confidence every day. These new books are helping create a love of reading that will stay with them far beyond first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1773879436314,"projectUrl":"project/building-young-readers-books-for-our-1s/10138260/","projectTitle":"Building Young Readers: Books for Our 1st Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x507,y907&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745780415434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494976"},{"teacherId":8089691,"projectId":9994005,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your recent donation has had on our first-grade classroom. The STEAM activities and behavior management resources you provided have completely transformed our daily routine. My students are at an age where \"learning by doing\" is essential, and seeing their eyes light up as they build and experiment with the new kits has been a joy. These materials have turned our science and math blocks into the highlight of the day, fostering a sense of wonder and collaboration that was missing before. Your generosity has turned our classroom into a true laboratory of discovery.\r\n\r\nBeyond the excitement of the new activities, the behavior management tools have provided the vital structure my students need to thrive. By integrating these resources, I've seen a noticeable shift in our classroom climate; students are more focused, self-regulated, and eager to earn their way toward our next STEAM challenge. These tools have helped create a calm, predictable environment where every child feels empowered to do their best work. Thank you for not only investing in their education but also in their emotional growth and well-being. You have truly helped create a space where my \"little scientists\" can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768436244266,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-prizes-potential/9994005/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Prizes, & Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shipman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8089691_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633215486324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shipman-nv"},{"teacherId":5301763,"projectId":10005844,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of STEAM activities to our first-grade classroom. At six and seven years old, my students are naturally curious explorers, and your gift has provided them with the tools to turn that curiosity into discovery. Since introducing these materials, the energy in our room has shifted; instead of just reading about how things work, my students are now collaborating, problem-solving, and building with their own hands. Seeing their faces light up as they tackle a design challenge or successfully test a hypothesis has been the highlight of our term.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources goes far beyond a single lesson. By engaging with these activities, my students are developing critical thinking skills and a \"growth mindset\" that will serve them throughout their entire academic journey. You haven't just provided toys or kits; you've provided the spark for our future engineers, artists, and scientists. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their learning and creativity are valued by the community. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768436244472,"projectUrl":"project/tinker-tactics/10005844/","projectTitle":"Tinker & Tactics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heintz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5301763_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523233477366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5301763"},{"teacherId":9536835,"projectId":9602871,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. The new resources are being used as incentives to encourage students to make good choices in the classroom and stay focused on their work. Students have already received their prizes and the station time they earned and they loved it! One great moment was during our station rotations when students who met their goals got to build with Legos, play with Playdoh, and use the other hands-on materials. It was wonderful to see them working together, being creative, and enjoying the rewards they worked hard to earn.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were very excited. Seeing the station activities and the different prizes made them smile and ask many questions. They were eager to do their best so they could earn time with the materials. Their excitement has continued as they see that their hard work leads to fun rewards. Thank you for helping make our classroom a fun and motivating place for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765825009905,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-dreams/9602871/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9536835_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x1108,y1421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755374893152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9536835"},{"teacherId":9400357,"projectId":9993919,"letterContent":"Our students have been very excited to work with the materials we received. It was wonderful to see their faces light up when they first saw the new items. These resources have sparked their curiosity and increased their motivation; the students even enjoy suggesting which items to use and how to incorporate them into our activities.\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped the students develop their fine motor skills while learning the alphabet, new words, and phrases. It has been great to see them improve their skills throughout the weeks these resources were utilized.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support with the resources that help make the schools a great learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768404865162,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-learning/9993919/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400357"},{"teacherId":3967533,"projectId":9989571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Learning to Read Through Play.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that make learning to read both exciting and meaningful. At this age, play is one of the most powerful ways children learn. These new resources allow students to explore letters, sounds, and words through interactive games, activities, and collaborative play. Instead of simply memorizing, they are discovering reading in ways that build confidence, curiosity, and joy.\r\n\r\nYour support has already had a noticeable impact. Students who were once hesitant are now eager to participate, take risks, and practice their reading skills. They are building strong foundational skills such as recognizing letters and sounds, forming words, and developing early comprehension. Just as importantly, they are learning to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these materials help create a classroom environment where students feel motivated, successful, and proud of their progress. You have helped foster not only literacy growth, but also confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping make learning come alive through play. Your kindness and generosity have opened doors for our young learners, and your impact will be felt for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768059812696,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-through-play/9989571/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3967533_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475391206541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/juliav528"},{"teacherId":5291920,"projectId":9989591,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials in our classroom, their excitement was immediate. Many of my students thrive when they have hands-on, sensory-friendly tools to support their learning, and these resources have quickly become a meaningful part of our daily routine. We use them during small-group instruction, independent work time, and social-emotional learning activities. The flexible seating and sensory items help students stay regulated and focused so they can participate more successfully in lessons and interact positively with their peers.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a small-group activity when students were practicing sharing and cooperative play. With the help of these new resources, students were able to sit comfortably, stay engaged longer, and practice taking turns with each other. Seeing them communicate, laugh, and work together in ways that were previously challenging was incredibly rewarding. These tools are helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to build important academic and social-emotional skills. My students are currently working on early literacy, communication, and cooperative play, and these materials allow us to practice those skills in a way that meets their individual needs. Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has become a more inclusive, supportive space where every student has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Your support truly makes a difference for my students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768056173590,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-minds-supporting-stu/9989591/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Minds: Supporting Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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