{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7547127,"projectId":9508307,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Young Readers!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for helping make \"A Library for Student Success and Foundation for Reading\" possible for our Pre-K students. Your donation has brought excitement, engagement, and new opportunities for learning into our classroom.\r\n\r\nTechnology has become a wonderful tool for supporting early literacy. In our classroom, students are able to use technology to listen to stories, hear new vocabulary, practice letter and sound recognition, and interact with activities that reinforce the skills we are learning together. It gives our students another way to practice important foundational reading skills while allowing them to learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is being able to interact with their learning. Their faces light up when they can independently choose a story, hear it read aloud, respond to questions, or complete an activity that helps them practice a skill they are learning in class. For our young learners, that sense of independence is incredibly motivating!\r\n\r\nI have also seen students who may be hesitant to participate during traditional lessons become much more engaged when technology is incorporated. Some students especially enjoy listening to stories and practicing skills repeatedly until they feel successful. Watching them gain confidence and proudly say, \"I did it!\" is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation is helping us build a strong foundation for reading. Technology does not replace the joy of holding a book, turning the pages, and sharing a story together—it gives our students an additional pathway to develop the early literacy skills they need to become confident readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where learning is exciting, accessible, and filled with opportunities for every child to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1757512259800,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-for-student-success-and-founda/9508307/","projectTitle":"A Library for Student Success and Foundation for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7547127_orig.jpg?crop=728,728,x0,y242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753731802193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-carla-george"},{"teacherId":7547127,"projectId":9507965,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation to our Children's Library of Diversity and Emotions. Your kindness has helped create a classroom library filled with books that do so much more than tell a story—they help my young students learn about themselves, understand others, and celebrate what makes each of us special.\r\n\r\nIn our Pre-K classroom, reading is a very special part of our day. We gather together, look at the pictures, make predictions, ask questions, talk about the characters' feelings, and connect the stories to our own experiences. These new books have given us wonderful opportunities to teach important skills such as identifying and expressing emotions, developing empathy, understanding different perspectives, building vocabulary, and learning to appreciate and respect differences.\r\n\r\nSome of our students especially enjoy choosing a book that connects with how they are feeling that day. I love watching them recognize emotions in the characters and begin to say things like, \"He feels sad,\" or \"She is happy because...\" These conversations may seem simple, but they are helping our children develop the social-emotional skills they will carry with them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe books have also encouraged children who may not always choose to participate in group discussions to become more engaged. They love looking at the illustrations, sharing what they notice, and telling their own stories about the characters. It has been beautiful to see books become a way for our students to feel seen, understood, and connected to one another.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom library is becoming a place where every child can find a story, a character, or an experience that feels familiar while also learning about lives and experiences different from their own.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our children and helping us build a classroom where every child feels valued, represented, and loved. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in the hearts and minds of our youngest learners, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nMrs. George","fullyFundedDate":1753971982720,"projectUrl":"project/childrens-library-of-diversity-and-emot/9507965/","projectTitle":"Children's Library of Diversity and Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7547127_orig.jpg?crop=728,728,x0,y242&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753731802193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-carla-george"},{"teacherId":5952051,"projectId":9833594,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to obtain a prize for their excellent behavior. Not only in school, but also as they ride the school bus. They are excited to get recognized for their good work before school, during school, as well as after school. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they jumped with excitement! They were so happy to be recognized along side their peers. \r\n\r\nWe are continuing to work towards success. Each student gets a picture taken with their prize and is also recognized in the announcements at school so other students get motivated to earn one as well and show great behavior. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to our students at Ford Elementary. I will be forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1766501165333,"projectUrl":"project/students-achieving-excellence/9833594/","projectTitle":"Students Achieving Excellence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5952051"},{"teacherId":9415174,"projectId":9927357,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our art room has come alive with creativity in ways that have been truly exciting to witness. Our 4th grade students have been using the new materials to create claymation figures for stop-motion animation projects. They are not only sculpting characters, but also planning stories, collaborating with peers, and bringing their ideas to life frame by frame. I've seen students who typically struggle with focus become completely absorbed in the process—problem-solving, revising, and celebrating each small success along the way.\r\n\r\nOur 2nd grade artists have been using acrylic markers on canvas board to create bold, colorful paintings inspired by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. When the materials were first introduced, their excitement was immediate—students were amazed to be working on \"real canvas\" and using vibrant tools that made their ideas pop. They quickly began experimenting with line, pattern, and color, creating unique works full of personality. Many students took extra care and time, wanting their artwork to reflect their best effort.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, students are now thinking and working like true artists. As we continue this unit, they are building skills in planning, creativity, and reflection—learning how to take an idea from concept to completion. These experiences are helping them grow not only in artistic skill, but in confidence and perseverance. Your support has given them the opportunity to create meaningful, high-quality work, and to see themselves as capable, creative thinkers. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766501220182,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-brains-through-3d-art-an/9927357/","projectTitle":"Building Better Brains through 3D Art and Mark Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9415174_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753228234818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9415174"},{"teacherId":6550241,"projectId":9910459,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of word games and spelling games to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the way my students engage with language, literacy, and one another. These resources have brought both excitement and purpose to our learning environment, and we are truly thankful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the word and spelling games, my students have been using them in small-group instruction, and independent practice time. The games have provided a hands-on and interactive way for students to strengthen their vocabulary, spelling patterns, phonics skills, and word recognition. Learning through play has increased student motivation, especially for those who may struggle with traditional worksheets or written exercises.","fullyFundedDate":1764599642725,"projectUrl":"project/fun-games-for-reading-skills/9910459/","projectTitle":"Fun Games for Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salcido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6550241_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654284017335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6550241"},{"teacherId":6550241,"projectId":9836608,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of bookshelves to our classroom. Your gift has made a meaningful and lasting impact on both my students and me, transforming the way we organize, access, and engage with our learning materials.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving the bookshelves, many of our resources—books, binders, hands-on materials, and student projects—were stored in limited space, often stacked or tucked away. This made it difficult for students to independently access what they needed and limited our ability to maintain an organized learning environment. Thanks to your generosity, we now have a dedicated and inviting space where materials are clearly organized, visible, and within reach. The shelves have truly helped create a classroom that feels calm, purposeful, and focused on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767132005898,"projectUrl":"project/order-opportunity/9836608/","projectTitle":"Order = Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salcido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6550241_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654284017335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6550241"},{"teacherId":6550241,"projectId":9710483,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in my students' learning experience. The new materials have inspired curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the classroom. My students are more engaged and excited to learn every day, and they now have the tools they need to explore new ideas and express themselves. Your generosity has not only provided resources but has also shown them that people believe in their potential. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758819569228,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-bright-futures/9710483/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salcido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6550241_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654284017335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6550241"},{"teacherId":6550241,"projectId":9497010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donation to my dyslexia classroom. The new materials have inspired curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the classroom. My students are more engaged and excited to learn every day, and they now have the tools they need to explore new ideas and express themselves. Your generosity has not only provided resources but has also shown them that people believe in their potential. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758819568935,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-writers/9497010/","projectTitle":"Calling All Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salcido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6550241_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654284017335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6550241"},{"teacherId":6550241,"projectId":9495697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! Because of your generosity, my students have been able to engaged my students with the writing board.. This has made a big difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, my students are more engaged and motivated. They are excited to use their new erasers and their clear pockets during class. It's been wonderful to see their confidence grow and their love for learning shine.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided tools for learning but also reminded my students that people believe in them and their potential. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757512300179,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-start-the-year-strong-classroom/9495697/","projectTitle":"Help Us Start the Year Strong: Classroom Materials Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salcido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6550241_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654284017335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6550241"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10693","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":770,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.7,"schoolId":10693,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/conroe-independent-school-district/ford-elementary-school/10693"}