{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Guillermo Flores Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":9930704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Dr. Seuss book project! My kindergarten students will have the opportunity to explore fun, imaginative stories that spark their love for reading.\r\n\r\nThese books help my students build confidence as they learn to recognize sounds, develop vocabulary, and fall in love with reading. Dr. Seuss books offer a lot of rhymes and easy to read words, they are very beneficial for my beginning readers. I can already see their faces filled with happiness as they open the books and read these fun stories. Your support for this project is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1773778770153,"projectUrl":"project/a-seuss-tastic-holiday-surprise-for-my-b/9930704/","projectTitle":"A Seuss-tastic Holiday Surprise for My Beginning Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":9930768,"letterContent":"My students loved the new pencil sharpener and were excited to start using it right away. We always have sharp pencils in our class now, which helps prevent distractions and keeps learning time running smoothly.\r\nI also have a rotating classroom job for a \"sharpener helper,\" and the students absolutely love taking on that responsibility. They quickly learned how to use it properly and take pride in helping our classroom stay organized.\r\nIt's been such a helpful addition to our daily routine, making our classroom run more efficiently and giving students a sense of ownership in their learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1770061352374,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-sharp-minds/9930768/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils, Sharp Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":9930796,"letterContent":"Our classroom loved the fan, especially after recess or on especially hot days. It helps keep us feeling fresh and focused, allowing us to learn in a more comfortable environment. They were excited to have it in our classroom and quickly came to appreciate how much it helps during the day.\r\nHaving a cool and comfortable space makes a big difference in their ability to stay engaged and ready to learn. As we continue our lessons, this simple addition supports a positive and productive classroom environment. Thank you for your thoughtful support!","fullyFundedDate":1768507967418,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-a-breeze-classroom-fan-req/9930796/","projectTitle":"Learning is a Breeze - Classroom Fan Request","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":10107010,"projectId":9525700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ECSE classroom. The new materials have already made a big impact on our students' learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nOur class especially loves the soccer ball beanbag. It has become a favorite spot for reading time, helping students feel comfortable and calm while building early literacy skills. The kinetic sand has also been a wonderful addition. We use it to search for and form letters, which helps students practice letter recognition while keeping their sensory skills active and engaged.\r\n\r\nThe prizes you provided have been great motivators for our students. They encourage positive behavior, participation, and effort, and the students are always excited to work toward earning them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are learning in ways that are fun, meaningful, and supportive of their individual needs. Thank you for helping create such a positive and engaging learning environment for our class. Your support truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758207570181,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-materials-for-learning-and-moti/9525700/","projectTitle":"Engaging Materials for Learning and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vidal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107010"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":9442474,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the colorful mirrors and couldn't wait to start using them! Their excitement made learning feel even more special. We quickly talked about how the mirrors are tools, not toys, and they did a great job learning to use them responsibly.\r\nWe use the mirrors during our phonics lessons to watch how our mouths move when we say different sounds and letters. It has been such a powerful way for students to connect what they hear with how sounds are formed.\r\nStudents sometimes use the tooo during independent reading time and we will continue using the mirrors to build stronger letter-sound connections and support our reading development. Thank you for helping make learning engaging and meaningful for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1762628162013,"projectUrl":"project/mirrors-for-strong-readers/9442474/","projectTitle":"Mirrors for Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":8980993,"letterContent":"The SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) corner in my classroom has become a powerful sanctuary for students. In this space big feelings are met with compassion, curiosity, and tools to cope. Thanks to generous donors, this corner is now home to resources like A Little Spot of Feelings book, an \"emotion coin drop\" that the kids really do benefit from. These tools allow them to self-regulate and I love being able to provide those tools for my students. \r\n\r\nIt's more than a corner; it's where I've seen quiet breakthroughs happen. I've watched a student who used to shut down during frustration now calmly reach for the emotion coin drop and really re-center. Others simply ask for a brain break and use the sensory tools to come back to the lesson. \r\n\r\nThese tools have transformed not just individual behavior but the emotional tone of our whole classroom. Kids look out for each other now. If someone's visibly upset, a classmate might gently guide them to the SEL corner. It has helped tremendously with my classroom management and the students are very aware that they are tools and not toys. This little space reminds them (and me) that feelings aren't problems to fix, but signals to understand.","fullyFundedDate":1734099430868,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-bright-futures-kindergar/8980993/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings, Bright Futures - Kindergarten SEL Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":9017807,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of Dr. Seuss books to our classroom. My students loved listening to the stories during Dr. Suess Week. I had the pleasure of seeing hands reaching eagerly when they found out they could have one of their own. \r\n\r\nTheir two favorite books where the cat in the hat and Green Eggs and Ham. Even my shy students had fun reading a long and saying the repeated phrases in the books. These moments wouldn't have happened without your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students more than just books. You gave them confidence, joy, and a reason to fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1735164334004,"projectUrl":"project/seuss-tainable-learning-a-dr-seuss-boo/9017807/","projectTitle":"Seuss-tainable Learning: A Dr. Seuss Book Donation for Kindergarten Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":8980934,"letterContent":"These Mo Willems' books have brought joy, laughter, and a sense of connection to my kindergarten students in ways that go far beyond the classroom. For many of them, reading was once an intimidating task, but characters like Elephant and Piggie or the ever-dramatic Pigeon have completely changed that. These stories are simple yet deeply engaging, filled with humor, emotion, and relatable situations that resonate with my young learners.\r\n\r\nFor students from low-income backgrounds, who may not have access to books at home, these stories become more than just classroom materials—they become cherished experiences. Mo Willems' books empower my students to see themselves as readers. The repetition and expressive illustrations support early literacy skills, while the emotional depth of the characters helps build empathy and social understanding.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these books make reading fun. They create positive associations with literacy that can ripple throughout a child's education. Seeing the joy on their faces as they shout along with Pigeon or giggle at Elephant and Piggie's adventures reminds me that this is where a lifelong love of reading begins.","fullyFundedDate":1735413464224,"projectUrl":"project/mo-books-adventures-for-our-classroo/8980934/","projectTitle":"\"Mo\" Books & Adventures for our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931932_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721190566989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931932"},{"teacherId":7931932,"projectId":8980880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project! Because of you, my students now have access to books that spark imagination, encourage independent reading, and build vital literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the books were gifted, the excitement in the room was immediate and heartwarming. Students rushed to flip through pages, recognizing favorite characters like Pete the Cat and discovering new ones. For many of them, this is the first time they've had a book they can call their own.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just stories. They are tools for growth, confidence, and joy. \r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of literacy. 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