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The bubble foam and water play will also give our students a chance to explore sensory experiences and engage their curiosity in a fun and exciting way.\r\n\r\nOur students are going to be absolutely thrilled when they see the bubble foam machine and water slide! Your support is helping us create a classroom environment where our children feel excited to come to school, excited to learn, and excited to be part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their school experience a little more joyful, memorable, and full of opportunities to PLAY! 💙\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nOur Pre-K Class","fullyFundedDate":1776264825018,"projectUrl":"project/splish-splash-learn-outdoor-steam-for/10193282/","projectTitle":"Splish, Splash, Learn! 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These activities are helping create a positive classroom environment where students feel included, motivated, and proud of their accomplishments.\r\nI am incredibly grateful to the donors who made this project possible. Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful opportunities to learn, move, collaborate, and have fun. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning an experience they will remember!","fullyFundedDate":1777925702518,"projectUrl":"project/backyard-olympics/10190923/","projectTitle":"Backyard Olympics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaffino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10478104"},{"teacherId":1898519,"projectId":10190466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to help me purchase science furniture for my Pre-K students. Your support makes it possible for my young learners to experience the excitement of science through hands-on outdoor exploration. \r\n\r\nWith our new water table and the tools to use with it, my students are able to observe, investigate, and discover the world around them. Because of you we are having experiences that help to foster their curiosity and love of learning. We were able to use it outside with not only our prek students but also the other prek classes. The students love exploring sinking and floating, making bubbles and moving objects through the water. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for understanding the importance of early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1777652592154,"projectUrl":"project/prek-science-exploration/10190466/","projectTitle":"PreK Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1898519"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":10421181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support and generosity in funding our project, Uniform & Ready: Essential Athletic Undershirts for Squad!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have the essential gear they need to feel comfortable, confident, and unified when representing our team. Having proper athletic undershirts makes a huge difference in their daily practice and overall confidence on the field, allowing them to focus entirely on teamwork, skill-building, and having fun. \r\n\r\nYou have directly impacted these young athletes' school experience and showed them that their community truly stands behind them.","fullyFundedDate":1787063054068,"projectUrl":"project/uniform-ready-essential-athletic-unde/10421181/","projectTitle":"Uniform & Ready: Essential Athletic Undershirts for Squad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":10454725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my little readers. We have already started reading some of the books and they absolutely love when I read them these books. My Kindergarten group loved the book and it focused on KINDergarten. It was super cute. My 2nd grade group we read all are welcome and they were able to do a lesson creating their own self portrait. We were able to discuss how it feels when a person is new and how they would feel when they enter a new school. My students lit up knowing that it was a gift from our donors. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787063055472,"projectUrl":"project/calming-minds-building-empathy/10454725/","projectTitle":"Calming Minds & Building Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":10457538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! We are excited to put these resources to work during our creative expression activities. Having access to high-quality tools has given my students the confidence to experiment, collaborate, and express their ideas freely. In a recent hands-on activity, every single child was fully engaged, proudly sharing their ideas of what could be used with their peers.\r\nYour support has breathed new energy into our daily learning environment. These supplies will continue to benefit my current students for months to come. 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When the supplies first arrived in our room, the students were absolutely thrilled—their eyes lit up seeing the new materials, and there was an immediate wave of excitement and curiosity about how we would be using them.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources readily available has made a world of difference in our daily classroom routine. During a recent group lesson, I watched several students who usually struggle to stay engaged dive right in, eager to participate and collaborate with their peers. Having the right tools at hand gave them the confidence to take ownership of their work and share their ideas openly. Your generosity did far more than provide supplies; it nourished their enthusiasm, built their confidence, and made our classroom a more welcoming place to grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1785972316813,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-for-hungry-learners/10439768/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":10182068,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"DJ STEM\" project! The new equipment has brought a fresh energy to our daily routines, allowing students to explore complex science and engineering concepts through interactive, real-world application.\r\n\r\nIn our school, technology is far more than just a tool for consuming information or taking tests; it is an active medium for creative problem-solving and critical thinking. With this new setup, my students are actively designing, experimenting, and collaborating. The most exciting aspect for them has been seeing how abstract principles in STEM directly apply to audio design, sound waves, and digital processing. Watching their faces light up as they realize they can manipulate parameters and hear immediate results in real time has been truly incredible.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially transformative for several students who previously struggled to engage with traditional textbook lessons or felt intimidated by technical subjects. One student in particular, who was often hesitant to participate during group activities, completely lit up when working with this technology. Having a tactile, immediate way to interact with STEM concepts gave them the confidence to take on a leadership role in their group, guiding peers through the software and explaining how it works. Your support did not just provide equipment—it ignited a passion for learning, boosted confidence, and opened up new possibilities for every child in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1785960907205,"projectUrl":"project/dj-stem/10182068/","projectTitle":"DJ STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":2391953,"projectId":9973847,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experience. The materials provided students with valuable opportunities to stay engaged, participate actively, and feel successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students were able to learn through hands-on experiences, collaborate with their classmates, build confidence, and develop important skills. These resources helped create a more engaging and supportive learning environment where students could learn, explore, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1766985675175,"projectUrl":"project/valentine-fun/9973847/","projectTitle":"Valentine Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balansay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2391953_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448490275184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma-balansay"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":10380721,"letterContent":"We are so excited to roll out this amazing self expressive idea for our students. By transforming their thoughts into physical art, students will build confidence in their self-expression, develop fine motor skills, and find a powerful, alternative outlet for storytelling. Your generous support will provide the exact tools they need to bring their imaginative stories to life! We will be working up to this project since it is just the beginning of the school year but we are so excited with your support we have all the supplies needed to make this project successful.","fullyFundedDate":1785329580266,"projectUrl":"project/painting-our-stories/10380721/","projectTitle":"Painting Our Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":8443105,"projectId":10339331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, **\"Portable AC for a Hot Texas Classroom.\"** Before your kindness made this project a reality, the rising heat inside our room would have made it incredibly difficult for students to stay focused, comfortable, and energized throughout the school day. When the portable AC unit arrived and was set up, I was overjoyed! I had an immediate sigh of relief across the room as soon as the cool air started blowing. I am thrilled that my students wouldn't have to battle heat anymore in my class.\r\n\r\nHaving this cooling unit has completely transformed our daily classroom dynamics. Instead of feeling sluggish or distracted by the uncomfortable temperature, my students will now be engaged, energetic, and eager to participate. The AC has truly turned our classroom into a comfortable, welcoming oasis where learning can take center stage.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done so much more than lower the temperature in a room; you have provided my students with a space where they feel cared for, valued, and ready to succeed every single day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1784628569275,"projectUrl":"project/portable-ac-for-a-hot-texas-classroom/10339331/","projectTitle":"Portable AC for a Hot Texas Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nvalencia"},{"teacherId":9400044,"projectId":10191078,"letterContent":"As we wrapped up the school year, our Pre-K students enjoyed a much-anticipated STEAM Water Day filled with hands-on learning and fun. Students explored oobleck gems, experimented at water stations, and worked alongside their dads, parents, and family members to build water tunnels and investigate how water moves. Thanks to the donated water bottles, everyone was able to stay cool and hydrated throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWith 50 Pre-K students and more than twice as many family members in attendance, our STEAM field day centers were filled with excitement, laughter, and learning. Our Title I students were absolutely thrilled to spend time outdoors exploring, creating, and playing through meaningful STEAM experiences. Thank you for your continued support and for helping our students see that there is a caring community that believes in them, invests in their success, and celebrates their joy.","fullyFundedDate":1778774012706,"projectUrl":"project/splash-into-summer-with-water-and-steam/10191078/","projectTitle":"Splash Into Summer With Water and STEAM Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400044_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738115854811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400044"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18057","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":366,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.2,"schoolId":18057,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunrise Mountain Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunrise Mountain Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/el-paso-independent-school-district/lee-elementary-school/18057"}