{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Galindo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9872533,"projectId":10421618,"letterContent":"When the boxes of bins, caddies, and storage totes arrived, my students were thrilled to see our classroom transform right before their eyes. They eagerly helped unpack everything, instantly assigning colorful bins to different subjects and claiming their new individual supply organizers. One student smiled and said, \"Everything has its own home now!\"\r\n\r\nThese storage supplies have brought an incredible sense of structure, calm, and independence to our daily routine. Having dedicated spots for individual materials and shared class supplies has cut down on wasted transition time and eliminated the frustration of lost items. Last week, during a hands-on science activity, instead of the usual chaos of searching for materials, students smoothly grabbed their team supply caddies and got straight to work—allowing them to spend more time collaborating and exploring.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these organizers will be essential for keeping my special education students and the entire class on track during our upcoming small-group learning stations. Having clear, visual storage helps my students practice independence, stay self-regulated, and take real ownership of keeping their classroom learning space organized.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the gift of an organized classroom where they can focus on learning and take pride in their environment!","fullyFundedDate":1787586776864,"projectUrl":"project/clear-space-clear-focus/10421618/","projectTitle":"Clear Space, Clear Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872533_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784744613081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvjuarez"},{"teacherId":9872533,"projectId":10395898,"letterContent":"When the new printer was delivered and set up, my students were absolutely fascinated. They gathered around to watch the first page print out, wide-eyed as the paper slid into the tray. One student gasped and shouted, \"Wait, we can print our own stuff in color now?!\" The room was instantly filled with excitement, and they couldn't wait to see their own hard work come to life on the page.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable printer in our classroom has completely transformed our daily projects and creative output. Before, printing took days of coordinating, but now, students can immediately bring their digital assignments into the physical world. A highlight moment was watching my students publish their recent personal narratives: seeing their written stories and custom illustrations printed out in crisp detail gave them an overwhelming sense of pride. They spent the rest of the period proudly holding their printed work and sharing their stories with one another.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my special education students and the whole class will be using the printer to create visual schedules, interactive learning binders, and customized research portfolios. Being able to immediately print modified graphic organizers, visual aids, and colorful project materials on demand helps keep all my learners organized, confident, and fully engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing this vital tool directly into our room and showing my students that their work is truly worth celebrating!","fullyFundedDate":1786031958696,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-print-visual-learning-resou/10395898/","projectTitle":"Accessible Print & Visual Learning Resources for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872533_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784744613081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvjuarez"},{"teacherId":9872533,"projectId":10395981,"letterContent":"When the boxes of snacks first arrived, my students' eyes completely lit up. They couldn't believe all the delicious options and started eagerly pointing out their favorite items. One student turned to me with a huge smile and asked, \"Are these really just for us?\" Knowing that there would be food waiting for them immediately created a sense of relief and comfort throughout the entire classroom.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have made an immediate, tangible impact on our daily learning environment. Hunger can be a massive barrier to focus and confidence, but having a reliable stock of healthy bites has completely shifted our afternoons. A specific moment that stood out happened last week during a challenging math problem-solving session: instead of students becoming frustrated or disengaged due to low energy, a quick snack break gave everyone the boost they needed to stay focused, collaborate, and tackle the rest of the lesson with energy and optimism.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, this consistent nourishment is playing a crucial role in supporting my special education students as we work on key sensory, self-regulation, and learning goals. Having a predictable snack routine helps keep their energy balanced, reduces anxiety, and gives them the comfort they need to fully access their lessons, practice social skills, and thrive in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for nourishing my students' minds and bodies, and for showing them how much their community supports their success!","fullyFundedDate":1785331550464,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-fueling-minds-and-po/10395981/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Fueling Minds and Positive Behaviors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872533_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784744613081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvjuarez"},{"teacherId":9872533,"projectId":10421708,"letterContent":"When the new rug was unrolled, the excitement was immediate. Students gasped, traded high-fives, and instantly tried to claim their favorite colorful spots. Several kids immediately kicked off their shoes to feel how soft it was, and one student beamed, saying, \"It feels like a real living room now!\" That initial joy instantly transformed our room into a warmer, more welcoming space.\r\n\r\nThis rug has completely redefined our daily routine and community time. During our morning read-alouds, students no longer squirm on the hard floor or crowd each other's personal space; the distinct patterns give everyone a clearly defined, comfortable spot of their own. Last week, we used the rug as a giant interactive floor map for a collaborative literacy sorting game. Watching students spread out, lie on their stomachs with partner books, and comfortably share ideas showed me just how much a dedicated, cozy space fosters real collaboration and focus.\r\n\r\nBuilding on this momentum, our next step is launching our peer-led story circles. Students will use our new meeting spot to present their original writing projects to small groups, using the rug as a dedicated stage for sharing, feedback, and celebration.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a comfortable space where they can gather, learn, and grow together every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1787586777923,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-together-growing-together/10421708/","projectTitle":"Sitting together, Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872533_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784744613081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvjuarez"},{"teacherId":6596524,"projectId":10311007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide our kindergarten classroom with a color printer and ink! This is a resource that may seem simple, but it will make an incredible difference in our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable printer right in our classroom allows me to create colorful, engaging materials that meet the needs of my kinders when they need them. I can quickly prepare visuals, learning centers, small-group activities, games, paper letters, classroom resources, and individualized materials without having to depend on the availability of our shared school printers.\r\n\r\nFor young learners, having physical materials they can touch, move, write on, cut, sort, and manipulate is such an important part of learning. This printer will help me provide more of those hands-on experiences while reducing our reliance on screens.\r\n\r\nAs a special education inclusion classroom, having access to clear, colorful visuals is especially valuable for supporting students with different learning and communication needs. Even beyond those individual needs, kindergarteners are naturally visual learners, and color helps make directions, routines, concepts, and learning materials more engaging and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nIt will also help me respond more quickly to my students' individual needs. If I notice that a student needs additional practice with a skill or would benefit from a particular visual, I can create and print that resource right away. Thank you for giving me another tool to make learning more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for my kinders. This printer will be loved and VERY well used!","fullyFundedDate":1784396834562,"projectUrl":"project/printing-tools-for-kindergarten-learning/10311007/","projectTitle":"Printing Tools for Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6596524_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570343813026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596524"},{"teacherId":6596524,"projectId":10295403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring creativity and imagination to life in our kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nOur makerspace has quickly become one of my kinders' favorite places to learn and create. With all of our new craft supplies, students now have so many more choices when deciding how to turn an idea in their heads into something they can actually build. They love experimenting with craft sticks, yarn, pom poms, foam, paper, stickers, and other materials to create their own unique projects.\r\n\r\nWhile they may think they are simply having fun, they are learning so much along the way! Each creation gives students opportunities to plan, problem-solve, make decisions, strengthen their fine motor skills, and practice perseverance when something does not work the first time. They are also learning to share materials, communicate their ideas, collaborate with classmates, and celebrate one another's creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my kinders a space where there is no single \"right\" answer and their imaginations can lead the way. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a place where students can create, explore, take risks, and experience the joy of bringing their own ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1779928624578,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-kindergarten-makerspace/10295403/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Kindergarten Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6596524_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570343813026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596524"},{"teacherId":6596524,"projectId":10214399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom and helping us celebrate all the little victories that happen each day!\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, students are learning so much more than academics. They are learning how to follow routines, make positive choices, show kindness, persevere when something is difficult, and become more independent. Our new prize box has given us a fun and exciting way to recognize that growth!\r\n\r\nMy kinders absolutely love earning a special trip to the prize box and choosing from the fidgets, squishies, stress balls, stickers, pencil toppers, and other fun rewards. These small prizes have become a wonderful motivator and give students something tangible to celebrate when they reach a goal or demonstrate positive behavior.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the prize box gives me another opportunity to tell my students, \"I see your effort, and I am proud of you.\" Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my kinders feel recognized, encouraged, and excited to keep growing. Your generosity has brought so many smiles to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778261814844,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-positive-choices-every-day/10214399/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Positive Choices Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6596524_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570343813026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596524"},{"teacherId":6596524,"projectId":10215410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom and helping bring meaningful, hands-on learning experiences to my students!\r\n\r\nThese new materials will give my kinders opportunities to learn, create, and grow through purposeful play. As they build with magnetic tiles and blocks, experiment with the marble run, care for dolls and pets, and pretend to be doctors, veterinarians, and hairstylists, they will be developing so many important skills without even realizing how much they are learning!\r\n\r\nThrough these experiences, my students will practice problem-solving, creativity, early math and engineering skills, and language development. Just as importantly, they will learn how to share materials, take turns, communicate their ideas, solve problems with friends, and work together as a team.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, play is such an important part of learning, and these materials will help create a classroom where my students can explore their interests, use their imaginations, build friendships, and become more confident and independent learners.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart thank you! We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779055654293,"projectUrl":"project/cooperative-centers-for-creativity-and-c/10215410/","projectTitle":"Cooperative Centers for Creativity and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6596524_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570343813026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596524"},{"teacherId":7837250,"projectId":10351784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The bright paper and lamination sheets helped create a bright, happy, engaging classroom as students walked in. The color printer has been a game changer for student success and accessibility. I was also able to use the bright paper to create resources around the classroom such as our writing process giant pencil, books we've read wall, and more. My students especially love our visual schedule that they can reference at all times. \r\n\r\nThe markers were a huge hit with my students, especially the Color Max Crayola markers. Many of them had never used these brightly colored markers before and it was so much fun to see students' creativity come to life!\r\n\r\nI love the autonomy these resources give my students and none of this would be possible without a color printer, colorful fun markers, laminating sheets, and colorful paper. I'm excited to see their learning blossom this year as I continue to use these resources you so generously donated.","fullyFundedDate":1784387102403,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-tools-for-bright-young-minds/10351784/","projectTitle":"Colorful Tools for Bright Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7837250_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x735,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753217568298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mac-segundo-grado"},{"teacherId":10500563,"projectId":10271787,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom now has a beautiful, comfortable new rug that has completely transformed our reading and writing lessons.\r\n\r\nThis rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom. It's the cozy gathering spot where we come together to read aloud, craft stories, and share our ideas. During independent reading time, my students love being able to stretch out and get comfortable with their favorite books. Having a dedicated, inviting space makes reading feel less like a task and more like a joy, which has boosted their focus and love for literacy.\r\n\r\nYour kindness did more than just buy a rug—it created a warm, welcoming space where my students feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn every single day. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1778867476046,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-carpet-for-big-learning-moments/10271787/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Carpet for Big Learning Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10500563_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y585&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778095801515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10500563"},{"teacherId":6268321,"projectId":10230616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Early Childhood Special Education classroom at Galindo Elementary! \r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students with tools that are going to make our classroom safer, clearer and more predictable, which is very useful for students who love routines. \r\n\r\nFor our students, knowing what comes later is crucial. The calendars are visual tools that help them know when is the school open, which special activities or field trips are coming, birthdays, etc. This helps to reduce their anxiety and builds independence. \r\n\r\nThe Phomemo label printer allows us to print stickers to label all items across the classroom. This gives the students autonomy when they are able to read their name, or read basic words for common materials, as they are able to get their personal things or other materials they may need to use. This also builds independence on our students. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your commitment to special education and public school classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1778261802012,"projectUrl":"project/visual-schedules-field-trip-safety-for/10230616/","projectTitle":"Visual Schedules & Field Trip Safety for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merino Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268321_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550245993639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wizardwriters"},{"teacherId":6268321,"projectId":10306993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our ECSE Pre-K classroom at Galindo Elementary School!\r\nThis is how your support makes an impact: \r\n- The containers have given our students access to their centers materials. We have a more organized classroom where clutter is reduced. They are able to pick the learning materials they want and can learn how to store them. They listen the clean up song and they are able to put the toys away. \r\n\r\n- The early learning workbook has helped them practice their letter tracing, number recognition, and counting. I hope they can improve their fine motor skills and also develop early literacy and numeracy skills. \r\n\r\nYour kindness means the world to us. 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