{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dolores Huerta Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7591140,"projectId":10162748,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new shelves has completely revitalized our classroom and turned our library into the true heart of the room. Instead of just receiving materials, my third graders took an active role in transforming their learning environment. They were incredibly excited to take charge of the organization, working together to assemble and arrange their new reading space. This project gave them a sense of ownership over their library, and seeing their enthusiasm as they handled every single book was a clear sign of how much they value their literacy environment.\r\n\r\nWe turned the reorganization into a meaningful classroom project. Together, we sorted our entire collection into English, Spanish, and bilingual sections to better support our dual-language goals. Then, the students separated leveled readers from non-leveled books and organized everything by category. This process allowed them to rediscover titles they had overlooked. Now that our collection is displayed on these beautiful, organized shelves, the library is much more attractive and accessible. I've already noticed a significant increase in students \"grabbing\" books during their free time because they can finally see what we have.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students' dedication has inspired me as well. With this new, clear organization, I have made it my personal mission to find the \"ideal book\" for every single one of my students. These shelves have provided the structure we needed to make our classroom library a professional and inviting space where every child can find a story that speaks to them. Thank you for investing in the organization of our bilingual classroom; you have truly changed the way my students interact with books every day.\r\n\r\n¿Qué te parece esta versión? He resaltado el proceso de clasificación que mencionaste y tu compromiso personal para cerrar con un toque muy profesional.","fullyFundedDate":1774328335266,"projectUrl":"project/from-messy-shelves-to-book-paradise/10162748/","projectTitle":"From Messy Shelves to Book Paradise!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Xavi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7591140_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601925214986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7591140"},{"teacherId":9226572,"projectId":9716725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations! We absolutely appreciate your donations towards getting a new classroom white board! In third grade, we do lots of learning and often run out of space. You have provided us the tools for learning and provided a space where we can share our learning! Additionally, we appreciate your support in helping us obtain posters and tools to support our English Language development. Many of us are in the early stages of learning to speak, read, and write English and the tools have been a major support in that journey. Thank you, thank you! We appreciate and value your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758823345160,"projectUrl":"project/building-sounds-building-language/9716725/","projectTitle":"Building Sounds, Building Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693084199440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226572"},{"teacherId":8526333,"projectId":10152307,"letterContent":"This project has introduced my students to 3D printing as a hands-on way to explore STEM. Right now, students are just beginning to learn how to manipulate basic shapes and figures to build simple designs. Even at this early stage, they are excited to see how digital designs can turn into real objects.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful uses of our 3D printer has been creating small prizes that reinforce our school motto of being respectful, responsible, and safe. Students are highly motivated by these rewards because they know they were created right in our classroom. It has helped build a positive classroom culture while also showing students a real-world use of technology.\r\n\r\nWe are also beginning to create simple learning tools, such as fraction kits, so students can have hands-on materials to support their understanding. This makes abstract concepts more concrete and accessible.\r\n\r\nSome students who are still building confidence with traditional academics have shown strong interest in this technology. They enjoy experimenting, trying new ideas, and seeing immediate results from their efforts.\r\n\r\nAs we continue, students will work together to design a class project and attempt to print it. This next step will give them the opportunity to apply what they are learning and experience the full design process from idea to creation.\r\n\r\nThis project is helping my students see that they can be creators, problem-solvers, and designers, even at a young age.","fullyFundedDate":1774370138908,"projectUrl":"project/from-idea-to-object-3d-printing-in-3rd/10152307/","projectTitle":"From Idea to Object: 3D Printing in 3rd Grade STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amezcua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8526333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691647815934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8526333"},{"teacherId":9226572,"projectId":9610737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Your kind donations allowed us to create a safe, comfortable and productive classroom. You helped provide the tools necessary to make it a successful year! We have thoroughly been enjoying the alternative seating options! We love our writing chart and it has made the writing process visible. It is a lot easier to stay on track. This year writing has felt like a bigger success, especially with our new writing folders. Again, thank you so much. Our classroom appreciates you!","fullyFundedDate":1757734429308,"projectUrl":"project/success-in-3rd-grade/9610737/","projectTitle":"Success in 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226572_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693084199440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226572"},{"teacherId":8526333,"projectId":9389407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, iLearn, iCreate, iSucceed! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has an iPad and Apple Pencil that are helping bring lessons to life in exciting new ways. Students are using the iPad to solve math problems, practice writing, and explain their thinking by drawing and annotating directly on the screen. One of our favorite moments was during a math lesson when a student used the Apple Pencil to show their strategy for solving a problem and shared it with the class. It allowed everyone to clearly see the steps and discuss different ways to solve it.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the iPad and Apple Pencil, their excitement was immediate. Many of them were amazed that they could write and draw just like with a pencil, but with the ability to erase, move ideas around, and try again. Even students who are usually hesitant to share their work have been eager to come up and demonstrate their thinking. The technology has helped build confidence and encourages students to take risks while learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the iPad to support our math lessons, small group work, and creative projects. Students will be able to create visual explanations of their learning, record their ideas, and collaborate with classmates in new ways. Your support has given my students a powerful tool to explore, create, and grow as learners. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755720483884,"projectUrl":"project/ilearn-icreate-isucceed/9389407/","projectTitle":"iLearn, iCreate, iSucceed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amezcua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8526333_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691647815934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8526333"},{"teacherId":9700918,"projectId":9226761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to this project. This project was created so that students would have high quality books in English and Spanish for their book clubs. The books are all ready to go for book clubs in January, during which students will be self-directed to decide how much they read in a week and will write weekly summaries.\r\n\r\nIn January, we will also start our annual read of Stamped (Antiracism for Kids). The small-group set of this book in Spanish will ensure collective understanding for all students. It will also allow them to engage in US history and antiracism in both languages. This is important for our school-wide goal to empower students in their bilingualism and to make them agents of social change.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you all for your contribution to this project. Ensuring that classrooms have high quality and relevant books is critical. Your contribution truly makes an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1744908622074,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-stocking-our-shelves-w/9226761/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits: Stocking Our Shelves with New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700918_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724608948634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700918"},{"teacherId":9700918,"projectId":9282202,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project to help me create a more organized classroom! This school year, I have been able to create a cozier, more welcoming environment with the use of lamps! This soft, warm lighting truly makes a difference when students are in class, especially if they are working independently. I find that they are calmer and more focused when the lamps are on. Additionally, the automatic stapler has been a huge help this school year! I have been able to more efficiently staple newsletters, study guides, and math tests. This saves me valuable time so that I can focus on other tasks like planning or grading.","fullyFundedDate":1747717868330,"projectUrl":"project/from-clutter-to-comfort-creating-an-org/9282202/","projectTitle":"From Clutter to Comfort: Creating an Organized and Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700918_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724608948634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700918"},{"teacherId":9700918,"projectId":9175440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting a project that brings challenging and interesting Spanish chapter books to our library! In 4th grade, I encourage students to begin reading chapter books so that they are exposed to complex sentence structures, detailed descriptions, and dialogue. This class reads 15-20 minutes independently daily. Currently, someone is reading the 2nd Harry Potter in Spanish, and someone else is reading the Hunger Games in Spanish. Your support has allowed students to have access to challenging and contemporary texts that make them excited to read in Spanish. This is especially important in our Spanish dual language immersion context!","fullyFundedDate":1742995004236,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-horizons-spanish-chapter-book/9175440/","projectTitle":"Expanding Horizons: Spanish Chapter Books for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700918_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724608948634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700918"},{"teacherId":11350,"projectId":9602397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to purchase Senderos Fronterizos by Francisco Jimenez. Because of you, 65 students were able to learn of Panchito's experience working in the fields in Santa Maria, struggling to learn English and pushing through challenges. Our students were able to meet the author this Fall, and because they had read the book, they were able to connect with the film, The Unbroken Sky, on a much deeper level.\r\n\r\nGiving our students the gift of learning Panchito's stories and telling their own has been a wonderful experience they will always remember. We will use these books for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755720484064,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-through-spanish-literature/9602397/","projectTitle":"Breaking Through Spanish Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11350_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601406156842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/11350"},{"teacherId":7591140,"projectId":9754422,"letterContent":"When our Little Cubbies, Big Impact project was completed, my students were thrilled to see the new cubbies set up in our classroom. The cubbies immediately brought a sense of order and calm to our learning space. Students now use them to store materials that are not needed for immediate use, keeping their desk drawers free for essential supplies. This change has made a big difference — our workspaces are tidier, transitions are smoother, and students spend less time searching for materials and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment they first saw the cubbies, my students were excited to have their own designated space. We used the first few days to establish routines for organizing and prioritizing materials, and the results have been impressive. The students are taking more ownership of their belongings and learning valuable organizational habits that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\nAs our next step, we plan to integrate short weekly \"organization check-ins,\" where students reflect on how they manage their materials and identify ways to improve. This project has truly made a lasting impact — not only in helping our classroom run more efficiently, but also in teaching my students independence, responsibility, and pride in their environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758864650845,"projectUrl":"project/little-cubbies-big-impact/9754422/","projectTitle":"Little Cubbies, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Xavi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7591140_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601925214986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7591140"},{"teacherId":9000534,"projectId":9563081,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Generous Donors. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the donors who made this project possible. Through your generous contributions, the pretend play kitchen has been revitalized and has quickly become a central part of our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThe children are thoroughly enjoying this renewed space. They spend meaningful time engaging in imaginative play — cooking, hosting \"parties,\" and collaborating with their peers. It is truly inspiring to witness their rich conversations as they share experiences from home, strengthen friendships, and build a stronger sense of community within our classroom.\r\n\r\nI am deeply appreciative of your kindness and generosity in making this long-overdue transformation possible. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1757734426486,"projectUrl":"project/my-pretend-kitchen/9563081/","projectTitle":"My Pretend Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9000534_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731360227340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9000534"},{"teacherId":8417568,"projectId":7636623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Our new light table has completely transformed our classroom learning experience. My students were so excited when they first saw it—their faces lit up just like the table! They couldn't wait to explore the glowing colors, shapes, and letters.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the light table during literacy and math centers. 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