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By creating an exciting and interactive environment, students have continued to build confidence as explorers, thinkers, and future learners ready to reach for the stars. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1774963744178,"projectUrl":"project/little-explorers-in-a-big-universe/10161047/","projectTitle":"Little Explorers in a Big Universe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9007596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681875015277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9007596"},{"teacherId":9628083,"projectId":10275133,"letterContent":"Our new Touchland hand sanitizers have become a part of our daily classroom routine and have helped create excitement around healthy habits and classroom responsibility. One specific moment that stood out was watching students independently remind one another to sanitize before snack time, after recess, and after using shared classroom materials. It has turned into a meaningful opportunity to reinforce hygiene while teaching responsibility and caring for our classroom community.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the materials! They immediately noticed the fun design and were eager to use them. For kindergarten students, even small things can make a big impact, and something as simple as a hand sanitizer became exciting and special. They loved that it felt different from traditional hand sanitizer and were excited to have something just for our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the end of the school year, our next steps include continuing to build independence and responsibility in our classroom routines. Students are working on strengthening skills like teamwork, making positive choices, and taking ownership of classroom expectations. As we wrap up current lessons and projects, these resources will continue helping us maintain a clean, healthy environment where students can focus on learning and growing. Thank you, Sonic, for helping support our classroom and making a difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778262101941,"projectUrl":"project/safe-hands-strong-learning/10275133/","projectTitle":"Safe Hands, Strong Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cervantes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9628083_orig.jpg?crop=1984,1984,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736625078361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628083"},{"teacherId":9628083,"projectId":10211304,"letterContent":"The technology has been a wonderful addition to our classroom and has helped support student learning in many ways. The Bose speaker allows me to incorporate music, educational songs, movement activities, and interactive learning experiences into our daily routine. In kindergarten, students learn best through engagement and hands-on experiences, and having clear, quality sound helps students stay focused and actively participate during lessons. We use it for phonics songs, transition cues, brain breaks, and learning activities that make lessons more exciting and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been how much more fun and interactive our classroom environment feels. They love singing along to educational songs, participating in movement activities, and getting energized during brain breaks. Something as simple as high-quality sound has made learning feel more engaging and enjoyable for them.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with this new technology, particularly students who learn best through music and movement. Some of my quieter students have become more engaged and willing to participate during lessons, while students who need additional support with attention have responded positively to music and interactive activities. It has truly become a tool that helps create a more inclusive and engaging classroom experience for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778262110656,"projectUrl":"project/sound-matters-helping-my-students-learn/10211304/","projectTitle":"Sound Matters: Helping My Students Learn Through Listening","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cervantes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9628083_orig.jpg?crop=1984,1984,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736625078361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9628083"},{"teacherId":8825615,"projectId":10205043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a laminator, laminating sheets, and yellow classroom supplies! These resources will have a huge impact on our classroom by helping us stay organized, prepared, and ready for learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe laminator and sheets will allow us to create durable teaching materials, reusable center activities, and long-lasting visual supports that students can use throughout the year. The yellow supplies will also help ensure our students have the tools they need to stay engaged, complete assignments, and be successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean so much to us. Because of your generosity, our students will have a stronger, more positive learning environment where they can grow and thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1778262102684,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-building-organized-an/10205043/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn: Building Organized and Confident Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728154259543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825615"},{"teacherId":8825615,"projectId":10004866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with a laminator and laminating sheets! These materials will make such a big difference in helping us create durable, reusable learning resources for our students. From anchor charts and center activities to visual aids and hands-on materials, having the ability to laminate helps keep our classroom organized and our lessons engaging all year long.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us provide a stronger learning environment where students can thrive, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778262101528,"projectUrl":"project/strong-materials-for-daily-instruction/10004866/","projectTitle":"Strong Materials for Daily Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728154259543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825615"},{"teacherId":9619186,"projectId":10202950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through Donor's Choose and helping us receive a Nintendo Switch for our students. We were so excited to finally receive it, and the students have already been talking about all the ways we can use it together in class. Your generosity has given us a new tool that will help make learning and classroom community even more engaging.\r\n\r\nThe Nintendo Switch will provide opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, and positive social interaction among students. It will also serve as a motivating reward and enrichment activity that helps students stay engaged and connected in the classroom environment. Even though we have only just received it, we can already see the excitement and enthusiasm it has brought to our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and our students' experiences. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are very grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778543113409,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-two-languages-one-game-at-a/10202950/","projectTitle":"Learning in Two Languages, One Game at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619186"},{"teacherId":9824098,"projectId":10039271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these storage baskets! Your generosity helps us create a more organized and welcoming learning environment where students can easily access materials and stay focused on learning. These baskets will help keep supplies, folders, and small group resources neat and ready for daily use. An organized classroom makes a big difference in helping students feel successful, independent, and confident. We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1778262102963,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-positive-behavior-supports-fo/10039271/","projectTitle":"Organizing Positive Behavior Supports For Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824098"},{"teacherId":9456092,"projectId":10075644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of incentives for our classroom! Your support helps create a positive and motivating learning environment where students feel encouraged to do their best each day. Incentives play an important role in recognizing hard work, positive behavior, academic growth, and strong classroom participation.\r\n\r\nThese rewards help build student confidence, strengthen classroom routines, and encourage students to stay focused and engaged in their learning. Whether it is for meeting goals, showing kindness, or demonstrating responsibility, incentives help make learning exciting and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to celebrate student success and create a classroom culture that promotes effort, achievement, and positive behavior. We are truly grateful for your generosity and your investment in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778262099879,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-motivating-and-su/10075644/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Motivating and Supporting Our Bilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456092"},{"teacherId":9451122,"projectId":10004706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom! Your support provides our students with an essential tool for learning, especially during independent work, technology-based lessons, and small group instruction. Headphones help students stay focused, reduce distractions, and fully engage with educational programs and online activities.\r\n\r\nThey are especially valuable for listening centers, reading practice, language development, and personalized learning opportunities that allow each student to work at their own pace. Having reliable headphones ensures that every student has equal access to these important learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students can learn more effectively and confidently in a supportive classroom environment. We truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in our students' academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1778262102230,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-learners-hear-focus-and-succ/10004706/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Learners Hear, Focus, and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9451122_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728154344775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9451122"},{"teacherId":9284625,"projectId":10163124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of clocks and timers for our classroom! Your support helps create a more structured and successful learning environment for our students each day. Clocks and timers are essential tools that help students stay focused, manage transitions smoothly, and develop important time-management and organizational skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources also support classroom routines by helping students understand expectations, stay on task during independent work, and make the most of instructional time. Visual reminders of time are especially helpful for building student independence and reducing distractions throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom will run more efficiently, and our students will have the tools they need to be successful learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778262106562,"projectUrl":"project/every-minute-matters-building-strong-cl/10163124/","projectTitle":"Every Minute Matters: Building Strong Classroom Routines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Padilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284625"},{"teacherId":9298844,"projectId":9953093,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness towards my Ortiz Squad. With your help, we were able to include stepping stools in our bathroom and sinks in the classroom. Our smaller friends are now able to reach the sink without hesitation. Simple routines were a challenge and met with frustration before, not anymore! \r\n\r\nThe class set of blankets were also passed out and the kids were so excited. They now all have a small blanket they are excited to use for nap times they are also talking about what animals they have! \r\n\r\nWe are able to use the foam blocks to count during small groups! We use the pencil grippers to guide us during journal and center writing time. With your help, we also have a much cleaner class with more wipes to clean! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1775705604367,"projectUrl":"project/no-barriers-for-the-ortiz-squad/9953093/","projectTitle":"No Barriers for the Ortiz Squad!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9298844_orig.jpg?crop=1540,1540,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695412897827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9298844"},{"teacherId":9454030,"projectId":9976918,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my counseling program. Because of you, my counseling room has become a calm, organized, and welcoming space where students feel safe to express their emotions and practice coping skills.\r\nMany of my students face challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and social stress. The materials you helped provide—including sensory tools like Model Magic and Play‑Doh, along with soothing, organized storage—have made a meaningful difference. Students are better able to calm their bodies, communicate feelings, and fully engage in counseling sessions.\r\nYour support has helped create a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow emotionally and build lifelong coping skills. Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1777495579453,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-calm-hands-on-tools-for-social/9976918/","projectTitle":"Colorful Calm: Hands-On Tools for Social–Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esparza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9454030_orig.jpg?crop=780,780,x10,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755611378095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9454030"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12839","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.7,"schoolId":12839,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Loma Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/edgewood-ind-school-district-san-antonio/loma-park-elementary-school/12839"}