{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lavaland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6957475,"projectId":9558378,"letterContent":"Students and teacher are able to enjoy a cool environment from the evaporative cooler during hot months. It is helpful in months where school systems do not work correctly. Students are able to exchange their earned classroom money to receive prizes play dough erasers and more. Smiles are on their faces from their hard earned work and being rewarded. Thank you for investing in our financial literacy project. It has taught students a lot about earnings and how they can be applied to the real world. Thank you to all donors for showing your love to our classroom students feel special others think of them.","fullyFundedDate":1755521861919,"projectUrl":"project/cool-classroom/9558378/","projectTitle":"Cool Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6957475"},{"teacherId":6610080,"projectId":9202969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our kindergarteners now have access to *Scholastic Let's Find Out* magazines — and the impact has already been incredible.\r\n\r\nThese magazines have opened up a whole new world of learning for my students. Each issue is perfectly tailored to their developmental level, filled with vibrant pictures, engaging nonfiction content, and activities that help build early reading and thinking skills. For many of my students, this is their first experience with a magazine of their own — something they can touch, explore, and even take home to share with their families.\r\n\r\nNot only are we building literacy skills, but we're also learning about science, social studies, and the world around us in ways that are meaningful and exciting. Whether it's learning about how pumpkins grow, understanding community helpers, or exploring animals in different habitats, the magazines spark curiosity and lead to rich discussions in class.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful parts has been watching students take pride in reading and re-reading the issues. They're asking questions, making connections, and feeling more confident as young learners. The joy on their faces when a new issue arrives is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their education and helping create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Your generosity has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1743803017864,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out/9202969/","projectTitle":"Let's Find Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610080_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x28,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676934840592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6610080"},{"teacherId":6610080,"projectId":9203110,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a full set of headphones—and the impact has been incredible.\r\n In today's learning environment, technology plays a crucial role in helping students access personalized instruction, especially in subjects like reading, language arts, and math. With these new headphones, students can now engage with learning platforms like iReady, Amira, and educational videos without distraction, making their experience much more focused and effective.\r\n Before we had enough headphones, students had to share or go without, which made it harder for them to concentrate and get the most out of the content. Now, every student has what they need to work at their own pace. The result? Fewer distractions, more confidence, and a deeper engagement with their learning.\r\n These headphones have done more than just improve sound quality—they've opened doors. They've helped our classroom run more smoothly, supported diverse learning needs, and allowed students to take ownership of their learning in a way that wasn't possible before.\r\n Thank you for making this possible. Your gift is helping shape a classroom full of curious, confident, and tech-savvy learners.","fullyFundedDate":1743155610157,"projectUrl":"project/clear-listening-better-learning-headp/9203110/","projectTitle":"\"Clear Listening, Better Learning: Headphones for Our Classroom\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6610080_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x28,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676934840592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6610080"},{"teacherId":9749922,"projectId":9364671,"letterContent":"Dear Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting Create, Build, and Bloom in the Kindergarten Room! Your generosity means that my youngest learners will have access to materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and joyful exploration every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is a time when children discover how to express themselves, how to work together, and how to see themselves as capable learners. The resources from this project will give them the chance to build with their hands, create with their imaginations, and bloom with confidence as they explore new skills. Whether it's designing with STEM building sets, experimenting with art materials, or engaging in cooperative play, each activity will nurture both academic growth and social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nThese opportunities not only support early literacy and math but also help my students practice persistence, collaboration, and critical thinking—skills that will carry them far beyond the kindergarten year. Most importantly, these resources will create a classroom environment filled with joy, curiosity, and wonder.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our kindergarten room bloom! Because of your support, my students will grow as learners, creators, and caring community members.","fullyFundedDate":1750183976710,"projectUrl":"project/create-build-and-bloom-in-the-kinderga/9364671/","projectTitle":"Create, Build, and Bloom in the Kindergarten Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749922"},{"teacherId":9749922,"projectId":9171870,"letterContent":"The moment my students saw the colorful new math manipulatives arrive, their eyes lit up with excitement and curiosity! They couldn't wait to dive in—and they did just that. From counting bears and linking cubes to number lines and ten frames, these hands-on tools quickly became a favorite part of our math routine.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the materials during daily math centers, where students rotate through activities focused on number sense, pattern recognition, and basic addition and subtraction. One unforgettable moment was during a recent small group lesson: a student who had struggled with understanding place value used the base-ten blocks to build the number 42, then proudly explained his thinking to the group. His confidence soared, and his classmates even clapped for him. That's the kind of joyful, engaged learning these resources have made possible.\r\n\r\nAs I transition to teaching kindergarten next school year, these manipulatives will continue to be a vital part of our learning environment. In fact, their impact will grow as I introduce foundational math concepts to our youngest learners. These tools are perfect for helping kindergartners visualize numbers, explore patterns, and build number fluency in a fun, developmentally appropriate way.\r\n\r\nNext, we're launching a class project called \"Math in Our World,\" where students will use their new tools to solve real-world problems—like organizing items in a pretend store and figuring out how many items they can \"buy\" with a set number of counters. It's hands-on, collaborative, and rooted in critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, math is no longer just something my students do—it's something they experience. You've helped build a bridge to understanding that will benefit not only this class, but many future kindergarteners to come. Thank you for being part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746677546310,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-success-hands-on-math-for-y/9171870/","projectTitle":"Counting on Success: Hands-On Math for Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749922"},{"teacherId":9749922,"projectId":8918233,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of donors—and the incredible contribution from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation—our heritage language classroom has been transformed into a vibrant hub of literacy and cultural pride!\r\n\r\nWe recently launched a \"Word and Story Match\" activity using the new multilingual picture books, vocabulary cards, and magnetic letters from Kaplan Early Learning. Students worked in small groups to match words with images in their heritage language and English, then built sentences using the magnetic letters. It was amazing to watch their confidence and excitement grow as they made connections between classroom learning and their home languages.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their joy was immediate and heartfelt.\r\nOne student pointed to a book and said, \"She looks like me!\"\r\nAnother shared, \"My grandma tells me stories like this!\"\r\nDuring a word-building activity, a proud voice said, \"I made a real sentence all by myself!\"\r\n\r\nThese are the moments your support made possible—when students feel seen, capable, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nWhat's next?\r\nWe'll use these materials to help students write short stories inspired by their cultural traditions. They'll also practice retelling familiar heritage stories to build fluency and comprehension in both their home language and English. These tools help us provide hands-on, differentiated instruction that honors each child's unique background.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in our classroom. And a special thank-you to the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation—your investment is not just helping students learn to read; it's helping them see the beauty of who they are.","fullyFundedDate":1733445025066,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-heritage-learners-through-lit/8918233/","projectTitle":"Empowering Heritage Learners Through Literacy: Building Reading & Writing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749922"},{"teacherId":6957475,"projectId":8784633,"letterContent":"Thanks to everyone who donated to our project. Thank you for the opportunity to provide a calming environment. It provides a productive environment to access grade level content. Students have access to multiple ways of seating and enjoy having options to meet their sensory needs. Headphones have been a great addition to help with sensitive ears as well as fidgets to provide movement in a more structured activity. \r\nThank you for your continued support and your donations have been a great impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1733164844492,"projectUrl":"project/meet-our-sensory-needs/8784633/","projectTitle":"Meet Our Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6957475"},{"teacherId":4673953,"projectId":8862634,"letterContent":"Your donation helped me bring 10 tripods and 10 microphone/headphones to my classroom. As soon as the items arrived, my students were beyond excited and also amazed that \"their teacher could ask for money and people would actually donate to help our classroom!\" Your items will help their education, and more, your EXAMPLE of giving will undoubtedly help their understanding of community and caring for others. \r\n\r\nThe tripods were an instant hit! I unboxed and began using them on the day that they arrived. The last hour of my school day is a special time at our school, where all students get to pursue passions. I teach a course called, \"Movie Magic.\" My movie making students were thrilled to see the tripods, and we spent our first day learning how to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and position the tripods for stop motion and green screen success! Even the kindergarteners eagerly assembled the tripods! \r\n\r\nWhen it was time to create movie projects, the kids, now with proper gear, went from 15mph to 80. Really. They were not concerned with their self-made iPad supports falling or failing, instead, in partners, they could get straight to work, as one partner would set up the camera, tripod, and headphones, with the other would set up the scene for filming. It's hard to explain the impact in writing, but we all saw it in class. I'm gearing up for another round of \"Movie Magic\" next week, and I'm excited to show my new students the gear to help their imagination and creativity come to the screen. \r\n\r\nOne more thing...two of my fourth grade students were talking and I overheard them say, \"Do you think our teacher would let us make a movie for our Pueblo Indians project?\" (YOU GUYS, the transfer from passion class to classroom application was my covert plan, and they made the connection before I revealed it.) Kids are the best. Thank you for investing them,","fullyFundedDate":1728944347729,"projectUrl":"project/movie-magic-with-ms-flores/8862634/","projectTitle":"Movie Magic with Ms. Flores","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4673953_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504281332818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abbycarlson"},{"teacherId":9749922,"projectId":8892926,"letterContent":"The new phonics games and materials have genuinely transformed our classroom! One of the first activities we used them for was a letter-sound scavenger hunt. Students worked in small groups, manipulating letter tiles to build words and blending sounds to uncover hidden \"mystery words.\" It was amazing to see their teamwork and enthusiasm as they practiced recognizing letter patterns and applying phonics rules.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, their faces lit up with excitement! One student exclaimed, \"This doesn't even feel like work—it's so fun!\" The hands-on games immediately captured their attention, and their eagerness to learn was contagious.\r\n\r\nThe next step in our phonics journey is focusing on building fluency. Students will use these resources to practice reading short sentences and stories, applying the phonics skills they've mastered. By incorporating these games into small-group lessons, I can provide differentiated activities to support each student's progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. These tools are helping my students grow as confident readers and making the learning process enjoyable for everyone. 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