{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jose Damian Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10003521,"projectId":10196298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K outdoor play project! Our students were so excited when they first saw the new materials. They couldn't wait to explore, play, and try everything out with their friends. The new resources are giving them opportunities to build coordination, confidence, creativity, and important social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and working together. The rocking chair has also become a special quiet spot where students can sit, talk with friends, listen to stories, or observe nature.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to connect our outdoor experiences to our classroom learning. Students will use the outdoor space to explore nature, practice storytelling, make observations, and solve problems together. Your generosity is helping us create a safe, engaging space where our students can learn through play and hands-on experiences. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us provide meaningful opportunities for them to learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778782520366,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-active-bodies/10196298/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, Active Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003521_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745529465102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003521"},{"teacherId":10003521,"projectId":10147734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing new books into our Pre-K classroom! Your generosity has made such a wonderful difference in our students' excitement about reading. Our children are eager to visit the library center, choose a book, look through the pictures, and share stories with their friends.\r\n\r\nThey especially love the No, David! books. These are definitely our all-time favorites! The children laugh, make connections to their own experiences, and love talking about David's adventures. Of course, they also love the On Strike series, which keeps them engaged and excited to see what happens next. Creepy Carrots! is another favorite and gives us lots to talk about as we explore characters, emotions, and storytelling.\r\n\r\nThrough these books, our students are developing important early literacy skills, including vocabulary, listening comprehension, predicting, retelling, and making connections to stories. Most importantly, they are discovering that books are fun!\r\n\r\nIt is truly heartwarming to see our students so eager to visit the library center and excited to choose a book. Your support is helping create a classroom where children are building a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1774963811775,"projectUrl":"project/our-love-for-books-begins-here/10147734/","projectTitle":"Our Love for Books Begins Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003521_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745529465102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003521"},{"teacherId":9619678,"projectId":10275365,"letterContent":"My students love the bright, liquid chalk displays. They enjoy writing and reading the messages they share with their classmates. The boards allow them to present answers or brainstorm ideas. When my students saw the boards for the first time the could not wait to start using them. They used them for planning, displaying answers, or diagramming. \r\n\r\nThe colorful display brightens the room and provides a nice backdrop for the presentation they show to their classmates. In the future will will also start using them fpr project planning and displaying.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778274853716,"projectUrl":"project/bright-boards-to-guide-us-trough-the-day/10275365/","projectTitle":"Bright boards to guide us trough the day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619678_orig.png?crop=540,540,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722558049486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619678"},{"teacherId":9619678,"projectId":10253067,"letterContent":"My \"Brick Club\" students were very excited when they saw the new building sets and brick sets. They could not wait to get started with the new resources. The made teams to built the police station and the Star Wars ship and finished both of them working together in under 4 hours. \r\nWhen they were done they talked about their building experience and used the models as examples to build other buildings and space ships using bricks we have available in our club. \r\n\r\nThe students always ask for more bricks and your donations help us to have more bricks available to create and build more elaborate designs. It is wonderful to see thow the students enjoy the building and designing process.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. Without donors like you it would be very difficult to offer my students the opportunity to have a brick club.","fullyFundedDate":1777982093185,"projectUrl":"project/science-with-building-bricks/10253067/","projectTitle":"Science with Building Bricks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619678_orig.png?crop=540,540,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722558049486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619678"},{"teacherId":9655761,"projectId":9496820,"letterContent":"The excitment on my student's faces when they walked into our room and saw the new chairs was wonderful. Using their limited communication skills, they asked if the chairs were for them and which one they could use. Intially they explored the chairs by spining around and wobbling back and forth. Once they finished exploring, their real work began.\r\n\r\nI have seen improved concentration as the students work on their communication skills. Having the option of sitting in a chair that will move with them, helps them to calm and focus. Of course there are some students who just want to wiggle their chair but this opportunity to move is still helping them to focus on their communication goals.\r\n\r\nYour gift has made a definite impact in our therapy room and will be used for many years to come. We have been blessed by your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759457914676,"projectUrl":"project/move-and-learn/9496820/","projectTitle":"Move and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655761"},{"teacherId":9029299,"projectId":9573660,"letterContent":"On behalf of our second grade classrooms, thank you so much for your generous donation of our new classroom rug. Your support has truly transformed our learning environment in ways that are both meaningful and heartwarming.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the rug was unrolled, our students' faces lit up with excitement. There were wide eyes, huge smiles, and an immediate rush to find \"their spot.\" Several students exclaimed that it made our classroom feel \"cozy like home.\" That very first day, we gathered on the rug for our read-aloud, and the sense of comfort and community was instantly noticeable. The students were more relaxed, attentive, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nThe rug has quickly become one of the most loved spaces in our classroom. Students use it daily as a calming corner when they need a quiet moment to reset and refocus. It serves as our meeting area for morning meetings, mini-lessons, and read-aloud time. During independent work, many students choose to lay on their tummies on the rug or sit in our scoop chairs placed around it to complete assignments. Having flexible seating options has allowed students to find positions that help them focus best, which has led to improved engagement and productivity.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out happened during a recent reading workshop. Students gathered on the rug to partner-read and discuss character traits from our class novel. Watching them spread out comfortably, deeply engaged in conversation, pointing to evidence in their books, and supporting one another's thinking was powerful. The rug created a collaborative space where learning felt natural and joyful.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are beginning a new writing unit focused on personal narratives. The rug will continue to be our central space for brainstorming sessions, peer sharing, and author celebrations. Students will gather there to share their stories, offer feedback, and celebrate each other's growth as writers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a comfortable, welcoming space to learn, grow, and thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact in our classrooms, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764707737295,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-connection-and-imagina/9573660/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Connection and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9029299_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755828169670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/happyblessedteacher"},{"teacherId":9619678,"projectId":9381411,"letterContent":"The new camera provide my students with the ability to see the world with new and clearer eyes. Using the camera allowed them to be more conscious and aware about their surroundings. They took pictures about almost everything you can imagine, and enjoyed viewing and modifying the pictures on the computer. The photo editing became a tool that they really enjoyed. They had fun with it.\r\n\r\nMy students liked the fact, that they basically could take endless picture, because they were able to delete anything they did not like. Only the battery was the limit, but since we could use AA batteries, backup power was always available. \r\n\r\nSome of my students even started asking their parents if they could get a digital camera to use it whenever they like. Even if they had their phones, they liked the feel of the dedicated camera when they took pictures.\r\nAgain, Thank you for your support that made this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758805751841,"projectUrl":"project/my-world-through-a-different-lens/9381411/","projectTitle":"My World Through a Different Lens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619678_orig.png?crop=540,540,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722558049486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619678"},{"teacherId":10003521,"projectId":9270842,"letterContent":"The students love using these amazing new resources! Many have already become lacing experts, and I've noticed their fine motor skills improving significantly. It's incredible to see how confidently they handle the materials now, from tracing letters to manipulating small pieces, and how proud they feel when they master a new skill. Our Friday bingo days have quickly become a classroom favorite. I've seen them confidently name letters, objects, and words in both languages, which has strengthened their overall language development and boosted their confidence. Even those who were once hesitant to try new tasks are now eager to explore, practice, and share their learning with classmates. I am deeply grateful for making this possible. Your generosity has provided tools that make learning hands-on, interactive, and meaningful. You didn't just provide material you have given my students confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Thank you from all of the Pollitos for helping us create a classroom where students can explore, grow, and take pride in their accomplishments every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755727011811,"projectUrl":"project/early-literacy-for-young-learners/9270842/","projectTitle":"Early Literacy for Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10003521_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745529465102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10003521"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16459","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":479,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":16459,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jose Damian Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jose Damian Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/canutillo-independent-school-district/jose-damian-elementary-school/16459"}