{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lopez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":9486514,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the healthy snack options for our class. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness. These snacks have made it easier on our families financially and given the gift of time (one less thing to remember to get ready for the day).\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to open the boxes and see that there were so many options for snack. The snack helps to keep our stamina for learning because our brains are working really hard in school. Students look forward to this time of the day. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757208532262,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-bodies-for-our-brains/9486514/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our Bodies For Our Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":9204545,"letterContent":"The social emotional skills we learned after reading these books are immeasurable. As an observer, I have noticed the characters in the books actions spilling into our classroom, in the lunch room, during specials and on the playground. Students help each other when an issue arises, check in on friends when they are hurt and are aware of how others are doing throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe have used the emotion characters as a read aloud. These characters have helped us to identify our emotions and regulate our feelings when we feel overwhelmed. Students know that when we might feel uncomfortable, we can \"spot\" the emotion, calm our minds and bodies and be ready to learn or verbalize our thoughts.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to hear students find their voices and let others know their perspectives. This has been a skill that we use to help us interact with others in a kind and caring way, while thinking about our feelings too.","fullyFundedDate":1742920234522,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-are-accepting/9204545/","projectTitle":"Leaders Are Accepting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":9244026,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing us with an assortment of books about different topics.\r\n\r\nWe especially liked reading about school in different parts of the world. These books helped us to better connect to other students around the world and understand that school and getting an education can look different for students. School can be outside, a far distance from homes and supplies may be limited. We are grateful to broaden our knowledge about school around the world with the books you purchased for us.\r\n\r\nThe frog books added to our genius by teaching us new facts about different types of frogs. We used the books to research the characteristics of the frogs and how those characteristics were unique and help frogs to adapt to their environment. We used the research to create essays to share with our families. In the end, we felt like we were true frog researchers!\r\n\r\nAgain, we are thankful for the variety of books we received and loved reading about frogs, dinosaurs, water and schools around the world. We are happy that the new third graders are able to read these books too. May these books reach as many readers as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1747162904969,"projectUrl":"project/expanded-library-equals-an-expanded-mind/9244026/","projectTitle":"Expanded Library Equals an Expanded Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":9085478,"letterContent":"We learned how to independently read and think about what we are reading. We studied the characters and their traits in detail. This helped us to create Thinglink projects, dioramas, next chapters of a book and book covers, which were all inspired by the Katherine Applegate books. Students had great ideas about how to demonstrate their learning and thinking about the concepts learned.\r\n\r\nReading is a collaborative space where we read and discuss questions and answers about the books we are reading. This year we have completed small group and whole group book studies. We often write about our reading to show we understand what has happened and implications of future events in the stories.\r\n\r\nHere are some statements from students: \"Odder is a very exciting book with twists and turns that really turned the tides. I really liked discussing the part where Odder breaks out of her cell.\" \"In Wilodeen, I like how she speaks to the church to show she cares about how the issues have effected the city.\" \"I like how in Crenshaw can break into Jackson's house and he does not even have to ask.\" \"I liked Wilodeen because of all the fantasy elements.\" \"I liked when Jackson found Crenshaw in the bathtub with the bubble beard.\" \"I liked how Crenshaw is an invisible friend and an imaginary friend, but Aretha can still sense he is there even though he is invisible.\" \"I liked when Odder did not like her baby and eventually liked her.\"\r\n\r\nThanks again for allowing us to experience other worlds through reading!","fullyFundedDate":1740338983114,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-reading-so-we-built-a-library/9085478/","projectTitle":"We Love Reading, So We Built a Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":8933345,"letterContent":"Each month, the Science Adventure club (students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade) meets for one hour to learn about scientific topics. Our Science Adventures Club wanted to learn about topics which included building, colors and volcanoes.\r\n\r\nThe book about bioluminescence sparked our curiosity and helped us to understand more. We read about how bioluminescence is naturally found on our planet. Then, we applied that knowledge to be able to mimic this same phenomenon with an experiment. In addition, we observed what happens when we add color to water and insert a flower into the water. \r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to using the color volcano in the coming months and learn and understand how and why volcanoes occur. \r\n\r\nWith your support of our project, we are learning more about science each time by asking questions, making observations and experimenting.\r\n\r\nWe are so","fullyFundedDate":1731513493259,"projectUrl":"project/science-adventures-club/8933345/","projectTitle":"Science Adventures Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":8932656,"letterContent":"Each month we meet with our buddy class to collaborate and learn about the eight habits. It is amazing to see students waving to each other in the hallways, during assemblies and on the playground. Our next steps is to take our experiences we have created with our buddies home and share what we have learned. \r\n\r\nNext, we are looking forward to the last few meetings with our 1st grade buddies this year! We hope that these relationships will build a strong Lopez community! Our third grade leaders have been truly incredible in interacting and modeling for our buddies. The buddy class taught us patience and continued leadership.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for the materials to experience learning in a hands-on way with our fellow schoolmates.","fullyFundedDate":1731513493020,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-think-collaborate-and-begin-wi/8932656/","projectTitle":"Leaders Think, Collaborate, and Begin With the End in Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9225834,"projectId":8812885,"letterContent":"Students were thrilled when we opened the boxes to reveal the items we were hoping for to begin a class store! Students have decided on when the store is open (hours of operation), who is in charge of running the store (employees), receiving a \"paycheck\" (serving as workers) and the cost of the items in the store (market value).\r\n\r\nPrior to beginning a class store, we participated in Junior Achievement, which is a financial literacy course designed for elementary students. So, students were able to connect this knowledge to making a successful class store.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to see and experience the motivation and entrepreneurship of our leaders. Students have decided that they will make items to sell at the store. During their personal time, students are creating items that become part of the store inventory. Our store will continue to be open and operating because our leaders have taken charge of this business and continue to practice earning, spending and saving. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our goals and our entrepreneurship with your financial contribution and faith in our ideas!","fullyFundedDate":1730426736024,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-todayleading-our-future/8812885/","projectTitle":"Leaders Today....Leading Our Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225834"},{"teacherId":9632213,"projectId":8573794,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for our project, \"Leaders Today, Leading Tomorrow\" being funded! We immediately started taking advantage of our new materials. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw what had been donated, they were so excited. I shared with them why I wanted these materials for our classroom and what the purpose of them was. \r\n\r\nThe flexible seating that was part of our project has been the biggest hit. The students had an idea of taking turns each day using them. A student's leadership role is the \"whiteboard leader\", where they write who is using the chairs that day. It is clear the flexible seating option is appealing to the students. They get to do their work in a different spot other than just their desk, and the choice of using the seating keeps them engaged. \r\n\r\nStudents also were very excited to explore the social-emotional tools that were placed in our calming corner. I am so glad to provide an outlet for students when they are needing space to feel how they are feeling. \r\n\r\nNext steps for our classroom would be finding more flexible seating so more kids can move throughout the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you so much from me and my little leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1727462810226,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-today-leading-tomorrow/8573794/","projectTitle":"Leaders Today, Leading Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanhope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632213"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":361,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":46,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":93.0,"schoolId":53175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lopez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lopez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/poudre-school-district/lopez-elementary-school/53175"}