{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Esperanza Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9561159,"projectId":9984636,"letterContent":"This project was a huge success, and we are incredibly grateful for the generous donations that made it possible. Because of your support, we were able to bring together five kindergarten classrooms for a large-scale dinosaur dig that provided students with an exciting, hands-on learning experience. Students worked together as young paleontologists, carefully digging for bones, identifying their discoveries, and helping one another assemble their very own dinosaurs. The excitement was contagious as the dust flew around us. The peak of a first bone encouraging a ferocious need to uncover more. Students dove into the careful creedence of finding, cleaning and carefully assembling their beloved find. Once their dinosaurs were complete, students named their dinosaurs and wrote about their discoveries, giving them an opportunity to connect their hands-on experience to literacy, writing, creativity, and scientific thinking.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is the way it builds a sense of community among our students. They are not simply completing an activity; they are learning how to collaborate, communicate, problem-solve, and celebrate the success of others. Students take great pride in their work and truly enjoy sharing what they have learned. Each year, we have students who eagerly look forward to finding out whether they will be selected to return to kindergarten and become the \"paleontologists\" who teach younger students how to carefully place dinosaur bones together. Watching students transition from learners to teachers is one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. It gives them confidence, leadership opportunities, and a chance to recognize that what they learn can be valuable to someone else.\r\n\r\nThis project is always kind to the heart because it brings learning, relationships, and community together in such a meaningful way. It reminds our students that learning does not have to happen in isolation; some of the best learning happens when we work together, share ideas, help one another, and celebrate our accomplishments as a team. Your generosity provided our students at Esperanza with an experience they will remember long after the dinosaur dig is over. Thank you so much for investing in our classroom and in our students. This opportunity truly would not have been possible without your support, and we are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to create joyful, memorable learning experiences for our students. We look forward to continuing this project in the future. 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Even small rewards, like foil star stickers, get our \"math Einsteins\" energized and ready to start the day.\r\n\r\nOur advanced learners especially enjoy the books and money practice cards, which give them the extra challenge they need. This project has built confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this possible. Your support truly makes a difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1767934268239,"projectUrl":"project/financial-planningi-want-to-be-a-ba/9984564/","projectTitle":"Financial planning.....I Want to Be a Banker!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foreman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561159_orig.jpg?crop=1002,1002,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717268737896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-foremankinders"},{"teacherId":10063384,"projectId":9431883,"letterContent":"The materials in this project helped me create a calming, organized, and functional classroom environment that truly supports every learner. The comfy floor seat and giant pillow provide students with a cozy, inviting space to read, reflect, or take a quiet moment to regulate their emotions when they need it. These comfortable spaces are especially helpful for students who benefit from sensory breaks or a peaceful place to refocus.\r\n\r\nThe storage baskets and paper trays keep our learning materials organized and easily accessible, encouraging students to take ownership of their supplies and maintain a tidy classroom. The book display shelf allows me to showcase high-interest texts that spark curiosity and build a love of reading. 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