{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donna Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9896445,"projectId":10322933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our \"Clip It, Wipe It, Write It!\" project to life! We have already started using the supplies, and they have been such a help in our classroom. My students were excited to see the new materials, especially the dry-erase markers and erasers. We use them throughout the day to practice skills, answer questions, and show our thinking. I love that students can write an answer, wipe it off, and try again. Sometimes something that simple makes learning a little more fun.\r\n\r\nWe are also putting the pencils, erasers, organizers, and other supplies to work every day. As a teacher, it is such a good feeling to have the basic things my students need right there and ready to go. Instead of worrying about who doesn't have a pencil or whether we have enough markers, we can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will continue to be used all year during our lessons, small groups, stations, and review activities. Thank you for thinking of my students and helping us start the school year with what we need. We truly appreciate you and your support of our classroom! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1786564878555,"projectUrl":"project/clip-it-wipe-it-write-it/10322933/","projectTitle":"Clip It, Wipe It, Write It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066620529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobinson"},{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":9697764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support you have given my project. The kids have gotten to use the books during our small groups and I can really see a difference in their academics. \r\n \r\nAs I write this message there is one little guy that pops into my head. His name is C. He is a tiny third grader. When I first saw him, I thought he must be in the wrong grade! C came in with a big personality. He had wonderful conversation but once you placed a book in his hands, he shut down. I could see the immediate change in him. He was in third grade and struggled to read in Spanish and could not read in English. He needed to grow his English reading skills in a very little amount of time. \r\n\r\nWe began our journey with sight words. They were challenging for him, but he slowly learned them. We moved on to books. I did not have a books on his level that I could use with him so I decided to print some out for him. When I handed them to him, he did not like them. He would tell me that they were not real books. It took a while but eventually he did warm up to them. I would also encourage him to keep reading because eventually he would get to read real books. \r\n\r\nThat's when your generosity popped in. The first time I handed him a real book from the library you had shared with me, his eyes lit up and a big smile showed up on his face. He exclaimed \"I can read real books now!\" I smiled and said \"Yes you can!\"\r\nHe was quickly able to enjoy all of the books from the set and I am happy to say that his growth this year has been amazing! \r\n\r\nC is not the only one of my kiddos who have used the books. They have all had an opportunity to enjoy them during out sessions. They have all shown growth from reading the texts. \r\n\r\nAgain, Thank you soo much for joining us during our journey. Your kindness has had an amazing impact on a very special set of kids.","fullyFundedDate":1767414377678,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-little-hands/9697764/","projectTitle":"Books for Little Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":9697957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my project. Like my project described, my students are special ed. Due to their disabilities, they face large hurdles when it comes to learning. All of my kids want to learn, but they struggle to be as successful as their peers. Sometimes they come in very down and it is hard for them to stay motivated in order to be successful. \r\n\r\nWhen I received the packages I was with two little ones who I was worried about. As the year progressed, I could see them slowly begin to become discouraged in the classroom. They would come into our sessions upset, and at times, I would let them share their worries with me. They would share that they were not able to keep up with their peers and it was starting to bother them. As I spoke to them, they noticed the boxes and asked about them. I decided to share with them that they were gifts from strangers around the country who wanted to help them succeed. I handed each one a box and asked them to help me open them so that we could see what we had. \r\n\r\nThe opening of the boxes became a mini celebration. Their eyes grew wide when they saw all of the goodies inside. I shared that the presents were for all of my kids as long as they continued to show me reading growth. I could see them thinking about the comment, but as they continued to look through the boxes, they both promised that they would not become discouraged. I am happy to say that they have kept their promise. \r\n\r\nEven though the toys are small, my kids are always excited to end out session and get to dig around in my baggy to find something that they like. My favorite part is when they pick a toy for a sibling or even their parents. When it was Christmas, most of the kids picked toys to give to their families as presents. \r\n\r\nThe toys have been great motivators to keep them going in school. Thank you so much for sharing your generosity with us. You've become a very important part of our school journey.","fullyFundedDate":1767285037561,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-reading/9697957/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":8567339,"projectId":9698140,"letterContent":"My kids are special education students. They all have different struggles. For some, reading comes easily while others struggle to get through a sentence. The only way for them to improve is for them to have reading materials available so that they can practice. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I've made it my mission to share with my kids the importance of reading. As I get to know my kids, one of the questions I always ask is \"Do you have books at home?\" Most of the time, the answer is \"No\". It is always a struggle for me to encourage them to love reading when they don't have access to books at home. \r\n\r\nWhen I created the project, my idea was to have the kids use it as a take home library. They would get to borrow books from me and exchange them after they read them. \r\n\r\nOn a quiet Monday I arrived to see my first kiddo. I showed her the books, she smiled and quickly picked two and asked \"Can I keep them?\" When I told her no, I saw her smile fade and she set the books down. I realized I had made a mistake. So right then and there, I changed my plan and told her \"Yes, the books are for you to take.\" Her smiled returned and she quickly grabbed her pencil and wrote her name on the covers. As she walked out of our class, she hugged her pair of books and headed back to class. \r\n\r\nI realized that by giving the kids the books to keep, they would have more of an impact than had I kept them with me. All of my kids are now proud owners of books. Whenever I see them, I always ask about the books and they share the progress they have made with them at home. \r\n\r\nThank you for becoming an important part of my classroom. \r\nYour generosity allowed me to share the books with the students and keep some to do my portable library with them. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support for the education.","fullyFundedDate":1766457628883,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-readers/9698140/","projectTitle":"Books for Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. A. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567339"},{"teacherId":9898057,"projectId":9064983,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 5th grade classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a printer and paper. Your thoughtful gift has already made a meaningful impact on our daily learning. The students were thrilled when the printer arrived — their eyes lit up with excitement at the idea of printing their own stories, projects, and artwork right from the classroom. It has given them a sense of ownership and pride in their work, and they eagerly line up to see their hard work come to life on paper.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we've been able to streamline assignments, support creative expression, and enhance classroom presentations in ways that were not possible before. The students have embraced this new resource with enthusiasm, often brainstorming ways to incorporate printing into their lessons. Your support has not only provided a valuable tool, but also sparked inspiration and joy in our young learners. Thank you again for making such a positive difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746699580062,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-bringing-resourc/9064983/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Bringing Resources to Life in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hampton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9898057_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774014984973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9898057"},{"teacherId":10035093,"projectId":9354152,"letterContent":"Providing snacks for low-income students during small group time has made a noticeable difference in both their energy and engagement. Having a healthy snack available has not only helped meet their basic needs but has also created a more positive and welcoming classroom environment. Students were excited when they first realized they would have snacks available, and this excitement quickly translated into more active participation and focus during small group lessons.\r\n\r\nWith this new resource, I've noticed students are more willing to share their ideas, work through learning challenges, and stay on task longer. For example, during a recent reading small group, students were eager to dive into a new reading skill while enjoying their snack. It was a clear reminder that when students' basic needs are met, they are able to bring their best selves to learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I would like to continue using snacks to support small group learning. By having this resource, students were able to focus on developing their skills and confidence. This gift has created a lasting impact, and my students are already showing growth in both their learning and their excitement for school.","fullyFundedDate":1748173462977,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-to-flourish-snack-grant-for-at-/9354152/","projectTitle":"Nourish to Flourish: Snack Grant for At-Risk and Low-Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10035093_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747232345770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035093"},{"teacherId":10052006,"projectId":9402133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing classroom supplies and snacks for incentives. Because of your support, my students not only have the tools they need to learn, but also meaningful rewards that keep them motivated and excited to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly lifted the spirit of our classroom. Students come in eager to participate, confident in their abilities, and proud to have what they need. The supplies and incentives have helped create a positive learning environment where students feel valued, focused, and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in my students' success and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1750734561851,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-bright-minds-equipping-studen/9402133/","projectTitle":"Tools for Bright Minds: Equipping Students for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052006"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24540","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":666,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.5,"schoolId":24540,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donna Lewis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donna Lewis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/spring-independent-school-district/lewis-elementary-school/24540"}