{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madrid Neighborhood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2039975,"projectId":9975150,"letterContent":"The 3D printer funded through DonorsChoose has had an incredibly positive impact on my students. It has become much more than a piece of technology in our classroom. It is a tool for learning, creativity, motivation, and positive behavior. My students are always excited to see what the printer is creating, and the items we print have quickly become the most coveted prizes in our classroom treasure box.\r\n\r\nMany students use technology at home for games, videos, and social media, but the 3D printer has introduced them to a completely different use of technology. They are learning how a digital design can become a real object that they can hold in their hands. Students are fascinated as they watch the printer build an object one thin layer at a time. This allows them to see the connection between an idea, a digital design, and a finished product.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also helped students learn about patience, planning, and problem-solving. A 3D-printed item does not appear instantly. Students learn that a design must be selected, the printer must be prepared, and the machine needs time to complete the object carefully. They enjoy checking the printer's progress and observing how the design changes throughout the process. This has led to conversations about engineering, manufacturing, design, measurement, and careers that use similar technology.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is having a voice in what we print. They love looking through the available designs and selecting items that match their interests. They might choose an animal, a fidget, a character-inspired object, or another unique creation. Because students help select the designs, the finished products feel special and personal to them. They are not simply choosing a generic prize from a store. They are working toward an item that they helped choose and watched being created in their classroom.\r\n\r\nThe 3D-printed items have become the favorite rewards in our treasure box. Students regularly ask what is printing and how they can earn one of the new prizes. This excitement has resulted in amazing improvements in student behavior. Students are more motivated to follow classroom expectations, complete assignments, remain on task, participate, and make positive choices.\r\n\r\nThis is especially meaningful in my special education classroom, where students may need additional encouragement and positive reinforcement. Some students who previously struggled to stay focused or complete their work have become especially motivated by the opportunity to earn a 3D-printed item. They work harder to meet their classroom and individual behavior goals. Students who are sometimes hesitant to participate are also eager to talk about the printer and share ideas for future designs.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see students who do not always view themselves as successful become excited and confident. When they earn a printed item, they are proud of both the prize and the positive choices that helped them earn it. The printer has helped students connect effort, perseverance, and responsible behavior with success in a concrete and memorable way.\r\n\r\nI am extremely grateful to the donors who made this experience possible. Your generosity has given my students opportunities to explore technology, express their interests, improve their behavior, and experience success. The enthusiasm the 3D printer has created in our classroom is truly remarkable, and its positive impact continues every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776530618736,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-empowering-speci/9975150/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Empowering Special Education Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lemieux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2039975_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564234260234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2039975"},{"teacherId":2214488,"projectId":9694544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing us with easy-to-use, durable storage and carrying cases for our learning games. These cases make it so much easier for us to keep our games organized, protected, and ready to go whenever our students are ready to learn. Your thoughtful donation helps ensure that our learning materials can be used again and again by our students.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, these cases allow our students to safely take learning games home so the fun and learning can continue beyond the classroom. Students can practice skills, play with family members, and continue building their knowledge outside of school. Thank you for helping us make learning more accessible, engaging, and portable for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1760983460153,"projectUrl":"project/learning-at-home-and-school/9694544/","projectTitle":"Learning at Home and School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2214488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693155707060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-henkel"},{"teacherId":2214488,"projectId":9690882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our classroom necessities. These supplies may seem like small things, but they make a tremendous difference in our students' everyday learning experience. Having the materials we need readily available means our students can come to class prepared and ready to learn without worrying about whether they have the supplies they need.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows us to spend less time worrying about classroom resources and more time doing what matters most—teaching and helping our students learn and grow. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making sure our students have the tools they need to be successful. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760983462221,"projectUrl":"project/professional-and-learning-at-madrid/9690882/","projectTitle":"Professional and Learning at Madrid","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2214488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693155707060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-henkel"},{"teacherId":2214488,"projectId":9690905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our students with a Giant Connect 4 game! It has been so much fun watching our students get excited about playing a larger-than-life version of a game they already love. The giant game has brought so much laughter, friendly competition, and excitement to our students' day.\r\n\r\nIt has also made our Math Connect 4 competition even more fun! Students were able to combine strategy, critical thinking, and math skills while competing with their classmates using the giant game. Your generosity has helped turn learning into an experience that students genuinely enjoy. Thank you for giving our students another opportunity to learn, compete, and have fun together!","fullyFundedDate":1760983463302,"projectUrl":"project/giant-connect-4/9690905/","projectTitle":"Giant Connect 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2214488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693155707060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-henkel"},{"teacherId":2214488,"projectId":9266233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing games for our students to enjoy during recess. Your donation has made such a positive difference in our school community. It has been wonderful to see students gathering together, laughing, playing, and enjoying a fun activity during their time outside.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts has been seeing some of our quieter students become more involved and included. The games have created natural opportunities for students to connect with classmates, build friendships, and feel like they have a place to belong. It has been especially rewarding to see students who may not typically participate in large group activities finding something they enjoy.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students more than just games—it has given them opportunities to socialize, be active, and create positive memories with their peers. Instead of sitting around with nothing to do, students are engaged, having fun, and building connections. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make recess a more joyful and inclusive part of their school day!","fullyFundedDate":1754340822425,"projectUrl":"project/recess-games-for-better-communication/9266233/","projectTitle":"Recess Games for Better Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2214488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693155707060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-henkel"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10323910,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our LEGO Club with these amazing new pirate-themed LEGO sets! Each year, our club looks forward to completing one exciting, large-scale build together. After creating a space center and a roller coaster in previous years, our students are thrilled to begin this year's pirate adventure. Their excitement is contagious, and they cannot wait to start building.\r\n\r\nThese LEGO sets will do much more than inspire creativity. Students will strengthen engineering skills, collaborate with teammates, solve problems, and encourage one another as they build. They will grow as creators, designers, and confident leaders. Thank you for making this unforgettable learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785429390755,"projectUrl":"project/lego-pirate-ship-engineering/10323910/","projectTitle":"LEGO Pirate Ship Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10293857,"letterContent":"Thank you for making the first day of school even more special for my second graders! As soon as students explored our classroom library, the Elephant and Piggie books were among the very first they reached for. Their smiles and excitement filled the room, and they were thrilled to learn that the SONIC Foundation provided these wonderful books just for them.\r\n\r\nThese engaging decodable readers are already supporting the Science of Reading strategies I worked hard to learn this summer. They are helping students strengthen phonics, build reading confidence, and experience early success. Because of the generosity of SONIC Foundation, our classroom is off to an amazing start. Thank you for investing in our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1779371024525,"projectUrl":"project/elephant-and-piggie-to-the-rescue/10293857/","projectTitle":"Elephant and Piggie to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10246269,"letterContent":"Thank you for making an immediate impact in our second-grade classroom! Today was the first day of school, and many students eagerly chose the Elephant and Piggie books as their very first reading selection. Their excitement confirmed that these engaging, decodable books will become treasured favorites. \r\n\r\nAs I implement the Science of Reading strategies I studied this summer, these books are helping students, especially those with reading challenges and disabilities, practice phonics, build fluency, and gain confidence. Your generosity is creating joyful reading experiences from day one and helping every child believe they can become a successful reader. We are already off to a great start. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1779371043854,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-elephant-and-piggie/10246269/","projectTitle":"Reading With Elephant and Piggie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10203487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our after-school LEGO Club through DonorsChoose! We are displaying our new sets in our classroom. Future builders are coming by and catching the excitement of our future club! Our club members are curious, creative, and excited to learn through hands-on experiences. Because of your generosity, students will have the opportunity to work together, solve problems, and build new LEGO sets that strengthen teamwork, creativity, and engineering skills. For many of our students, this will be their very first time building a brand-new LEGO set by following directions and collaborating with friends. Your kindness is helping us create meaningful learning experiences and an exciting Fall 2026 LEGO Club. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777924603050,"projectUrl":"project/building-fun-2026/10203487/","projectTitle":"Building Fun 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10244403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping me prepare for my second year in 2nd grade! Because of your generosity, I now have wonderful books and materials that will help me create a calm, welcoming classroom where students can learn about emotions, kindness, and accepting differences. The beautiful illustrations and meaningful stories will help students connect with reading while building confidence and joy. My students love the FLY GUY books! We now have students that want to read before school. Reading with friends is a treat..and students pick our new books every time. Your support is helping my students grow into proficient readers, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1777928876597,"projectUrl":"project/reading-reading-and-more-reading/10244403/","projectTitle":"Reading, Reading and More Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10178660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of LEGO building materials for our after-school LEGO club. Your support is helping create an exciting space where students can learn, collaborate, and grow through creativity and hands-on building experiences.\r\n\r\nThese new LEGO resources will allow students to work together to complete projects that strengthen teamwork, creativity, communication, and engineering skills. For many students, this will be their very first experience building a brand-new LEGO set by following directions and collaborating with peers to complete a shared goal.\r\n\r\nOur students are already excited about the new sets that will be part of our Fall 2026 LEGO Club. Each building experience gives students the chance to practice patience, perseverance, and creativity while making lasting memories with friends.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping provide opportunities that inspire learning, imagination, and confidence. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1776441793392,"projectUrl":"project/building-fun/10178660/","projectTitle":"Building Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10072772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our Community Garden Library project. Your donation is helping create a special outdoor reading space where students can imagine and grow as life-long learners.\r\n\r\nOur students already love reading outdoors in our school garden. They are natural explorers who become excited when they discover a sprouting seed, a colorful flower, or a tiny insect during our learning time outside. These moments remind us that children learn best when they feel connected and actively engaged in the world around them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will help create and maintain a shared Community Garden Library located just outside our classroom for all students to enjoy. They will take leadership roles by selecting age-appropriate and inclusive books, organizing the library, and helping care for the reading space. This project gives students meaningful opportunities to collaborate, make decisions, and take responsibility for a resource that benefits our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make this dream possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770314827641,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-everyone/10072772/","projectTitle":"A Book for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_129751","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":662,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.7,"schoolId":129751,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Madrid Neighborhood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Madrid Neighborhood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/alhambra-elementary-school-district-68/madrid-neighborhood-elementary-school/129751"}