{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"General Colin Powell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6465734,"projectId":9906275,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely beaming with excitement over our new plant stand with growing lights. From the moment it arrived, they've been eagerly checking on their seedlings each morning, noticing small changes, and proudly sharing observations with one another. The glow of the grow lights has turned one corner of our classroom into a tiny science hub, and it's been incredible watching their curiosity blossom right alongside the plants.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my kids are experiencing hands-on learning in a way that feels magical to them. They love watering their assigned pots, tracking growth in their journals, and celebrating each new sprout like it's a major milestone. This donation has not only enriched our science lessons but has created a sense of responsibility and wonder that fills our classroom every day. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1763589254874,"projectUrl":"project/future-botanists-in-bloom/9906275/","projectTitle":"Future Botanists in Bloom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6465734_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757832006062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6465734"},{"teacherId":9893825,"projectId":9906028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in getting us the soccer goals! The kids were so excited to have a real goal to shoot into! We are currently using these goals indoors however, can't wait to take it outside when the weather warms up. It's being used with our PreK kids all the way up to the 5th graders. This has been such a motivation for all of them. Seeing the goal actually go into the net has gotten them all excited about playing soccer! We are now talking about getting a local club team to help come and teach the kids about soccer!","fullyFundedDate":1765312477204,"projectUrl":"project/score-on-goal/9906028/","projectTitle":"Score on Goal!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893825_orig.jpg?crop=772,773,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756349868652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893825"},{"teacherId":8338756,"projectId":9907060,"letterContent":"Stories have a powerful way of helping children understand the world—and themselves. These new social-emotional learning (SEL) books are helping my students learn about feelings like frustration, worry, excitement, and anger in a way that feels safe and relatable. Through the characters' experiences, students learn that big emotions are a normal part of growing up and that there are healthy ways to respond when emotions feel overwhelming.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and supportive. Books are shared in small groups or one-on-one, with time to pause, look closely at the illustrations, and talk about what is happening in the story. Students make personal connections, practice calming strategies they see modeled in the books, and share what they would do in similar situations. This approach helps every child feel included and successful during reading time.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with these books. Some who once struggled to talk about their feelings now eagerly share their thoughts, while others enjoy recognizing themselves in the characters and practicing the strategies they learn. These books are helping students feel understood, confident, and supported—and are making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765549982432,"projectUrl":"project/sel-books-for-sped-kiddos/9907060/","projectTitle":"SEL Books for SPED Kiddos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8338756_orig.png?crop=1500,1500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763040547206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8338756"},{"teacherId":9893825,"projectId":9729527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and gifting me with a doc camera which had broken which made my life very difficult in trying to show students examples, answers on worksheets and trying to model writing. This doc camera has allowed for students to better see what they need to do on their work as well. \r\n\r\nThe cordless glue guns has given us ways to easily make displays in the hallway and in the classroom. Having it be cordless gives us to flexibility to move anywhere we need. Not only are glue guns used to post displays but also used in so many of our projects that we do in class. Just the other day, we used it to glue parts of the wind vane we made in science! It's a must have in classrooms. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1763566776914,"projectUrl":"project/display-our-work/9729527/","projectTitle":"Display our Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893825_orig.jpg?crop=772,773,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756349868652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893825"},{"teacherId":10250507,"projectId":9943263,"letterContent":"When the whiteboards, markers, and erasers arrived, my students were beyond excited. They immediately wanted to use them and could not wait to start writing. That same day, we put them to work during our phonics and math lessons. Students practiced spelling patterns, solved math problems, and eagerly held up their boards to share their thinking.\r\n\r\nHaving individual whiteboards for every student has completely changed how we learn. Students feel more confident taking risks because they know they can erase and try again. Even my quieter students are more willing to participate, and I am able to quickly check for understanding and give immediate feedback during lessons.\r\n\r\nThese materials are now a daily part of our classroom routine and are used across subjects. As we continue working through new skills and concepts, the whiteboards allow students to practice, reflect, and improve in real time. Your generosity has helped create a more engaging, supportive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for giving our class this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1766530098707,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-tools-for-little-schol/9943263/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Tools for Little Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250507"},{"teacherId":6465734,"projectId":9806707,"letterContent":"Our classroom feels brighter and more inviting thanks to the new LED lights! The students love the calm, colorful atmosphere during lessons—it helps them stay focused and excited to learn. We've also been using the Play-Doh during our word work and math activities. For example, students recently practiced spelling words by shaping letters with Play-Doh, which made the lesson hands-on and fun. The bracelets have been a wonderful incentive for positive behavior and academic effort, and students are motivated to earn them during class.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the LED lights and Play-Doh, they were absolutely thrilled! They couldn't stop talking about how \"cool\" the lights looked and immediately started creating with the Play-Doh during centers. Next, we'll use these resources to enhance our upcoming writing project by incorporating Play-Doh for story characters and using the LED lights to create a cozy, creative environment. These materials have truly transformed our classroom into a space where learning feels exciting and rewarding. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1761053876270,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-second-graders-through-goal-s/9806707/","projectTitle":"Motivating Second Graders Through Goal-setting and Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6465734_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757832006062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6465734"},{"teacherId":7235431,"projectId":9887424,"letterContent":"My kids have loved opening up our plant packages and inspecting how beautiful the plants are!! Many students did not even believe the plants were real and they all wanted to touch the leaves to make sure. \r\n\r\nThey love it so much that we have decided to do a project on planting and gardening to find out how plants help our health and well being! not to mention the purification of our air in our classroom! We will also be incorporating area and perimeter to establish possible layout for our pretend gardens.\r\n\r\nThe new ambience in our room is so peaceful and inviting. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763559548826,"projectUrl":"project/plantmazing-ambience/9887424/","projectTitle":"Plantmazing Ambience!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7235431_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716842188399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7235431"},{"teacherId":9893825,"projectId":9591832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project! The contents of this project has allowed me to do so much for the students. From the light covers which now allow us to have our room feel like we're in a forest to laminating films which I use to laminate their name tags, certificates, and book marks so they will last a while. \r\nThe toys and gadgets are used as items the kids can save their classroom bucks and purchase when the store is open. This encourages them to work hard, be on good behavior and also learn to save their money to buy something. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity which has been a blessing to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758636522343,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-starter-kit/9591832/","projectTitle":"Classroom Starter Kit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893825_orig.jpg?crop=772,773,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756349868652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893825"},{"teacherId":7235431,"projectId":9787370,"letterContent":"My treasure box is filled once again with some amazing goodies! Thanks to you and your generosity! My kids loved seeing all the new goodies that were placed out for them. They were seriously surprised and couldn't stop talking about all the cool things available. As adults, we sometimes forget how tiny things like these, make a big difference! I appreciate it more than you know!! and even though they don't know you they appreciate it too! I tell them some amazing people out there made it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762787031823,"projectUrl":"project/my-treasure-box-needs-more-goodies-hel/9787370/","projectTitle":"My Treasure Box Needs More Goodies! Help Be My More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7235431_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716842188399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7235431"},{"teacherId":5016401,"projectId":9595056,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our prekindergarten classroom. The color printer, laminating sheets, and cardstock have truly transformed our learning environment. These resources have allowed me to create vibrant, engaging, and educational centers that spark curiosity and joy in my students.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the printer, we've brought to life imaginative pretend centers such as a vet's clinic, a fire station, and a fairytale castle. I've also been able to design and laminate colorful learning activities like \"magic pumpkins\" and letter matching games that are both fun and effective.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only enriched our classroom but has also eased the financial burden of preparing materials. I cannot express how grateful I am—and how excited my students are—to have a colorful, interactive space that makes learning come alive.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. It means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1755648047922,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-needs-you/9595056/","projectTitle":"Pre K Needs You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5016401_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755199720119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5016401"},{"teacherId":9718426,"projectId":9361757,"letterContent":"Thank you for making the classroom comfy and ready for all the students. You have supplied a great need in our classroom. The students enjoy the headphones and cushions and take care of the items everyday very well. \r\n\r\nMost of my students are from military families and your support is greatly appreciated by all of them. Each class period has jobs so they put the items back where they go and know they are able to use them to make them comfortable. They are very good and sharing and cleaning up the headphones especially after each class period.","fullyFundedDate":1749146569946,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-class-essentials/9361757/","projectTitle":"Comfy Class Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9718426_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724977173955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718426"},{"teacherId":7235431,"projectId":9336607,"letterContent":"This project funding is REALLY FUN for our classroom. We are able to keep a sticker station for quick treats when students are doing the right thing. If I see them doing the right thing, I ask them to go straight to the sticker station or to get s squishy. They love that they can get something so little, but it makes them feel so special a the same time!\r\n\r\nYour donations make a big impact on our classrooms and our students. Please continue to help little classrooms around the world! We appreciate you more than you know! AND THE IMPACT IS ABUNDANT! THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1750773683562,"projectUrl":"project/little-things-with-a-big-difference/9336607/","projectTitle":"Little Things with a Big Difference!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7235431_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716842188399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7235431"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_98219","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":549,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.2,"schoolId":98219,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about General Colin Powell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"General Colin Powell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/el-paso-independent-school-district/general-colin-powell-elementary-school/98219"}