{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9770342,"letterContent":"With great gratitude and appreciation, I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and generosity in giving to me and my students. My students have been wishing for the Jumbo Tetra Tower game since last school year, so your donation truly made one of their biggest hopes come true. Knowing that there are people out there who care enough to invest in their joy, growth, and motivation means the world to us.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the box arrived, students spotted it in the library and immediately stared with excitement and asked, \"Is that for us?\" and \"When do we get to play?\" The smiles and anticipation were priceless. In the photos, you will see just how much fun they are having at our first reading celebration. The laughter, teamwork, and pure joy are exactly what I hoped this game would bring. This would not have been possible without your support, so it truly means everything.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and supporitng our school community. Your kindness has helped create a space where kids feel celebrated for their reading accomplishments. I hope you continue to support us. We appreciate you more than words can express. Much love & respect!","fullyFundedDate":1759933546661,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-celebrate-reading/9770342/","projectTitle":"Help Us Celebrate Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. 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The students love walking into a space that feels cared for, and that's because of you. In the pictures, you will see my students smiling and some of their creative skills! We hope you enjoy them. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us start the year off strong and for showing our students that their learning space matters. We're so grateful and appreciate you. We hope you continue to follow our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1752172865311,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-clean-stocked-and-rea/9442266/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Clean, Stocked, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9351232,"letterContent":"My students and I send a huge THANK YOU for your continued support! By supporting our project, you put many needed books in our children's hands. We are forever grateful for your support. This was another special book project and a much-needed one for our Spanish section.\r\n\r\nIt's a new school year with new books, and the kids' enthusiasm speaks volumes. With everything going on in the world, it is important to provide my students with titles that will inspire them and that they choose themselves. I always try my best to get them the books they have chosen because it makes them super happy, and that makes me happy! A lovely donor said it best, \"Feed them what they want to eat.\"\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you will see some of my students very excited to receive new books! They are smiling from ear to ear because of your kindness and generosity! Every time a box arrives with books, I make sure to show it to every class throughout the week. They love it when the books come straight out of the box! Hearing them say, \"Yay\" and \"Wow\" will never get old. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I'm so grateful for the joy, curiosity, and learning these books are already sparking. Thank you again for helping me cultivate a love of reading. Much love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1748020504456,"projectUrl":"project/student-spanish-chosen-books/9351232/","projectTitle":"Student Spanish Chosen Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9410966,"letterContent":"My students and I send a huge THANK YOU for supporting us! By supporting our project, you put so many needed books in our children's hands. We are forever grateful for your support! This was another special book project and a much-needed one for our Spanish section.\r\n\r\nIt's a new school year with new books, and the kids' enthusiasm speaks volumes. With everything going on in the world, it is important to provide my students with titles that will inspire them and that they choose themselves. I always try my best to get them the books they have chosen because it makes them super happy, and that makes me happy! A lovely donor said it best, \"Feed them what they want to eat.\"\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you will see some of my students very excited to receive new books! They are smiling from ear to ear because of your kindness and generosity! Every time a box arrives with books, I make sure to show it to every class throughout the week. They love it when the books come straight out of the box! Hearing them say, \"Yay\" and \"Wow\" will never get old. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I'm so grateful for the joy, curiosity, and learning these books are already sparking. Thank you again for helping me cultivate a love of reading. Much love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1756616422189,"projectUrl":"project/student-spanish-chosen-books-part-2/9410966/","projectTitle":"Student Spanish Chosen Books! Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9465755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous support of my project! I'm incredibly excited to bring storytelling and creativity together in a meaningful way for my students. Your contribution has made it possible for us to turn the library into a space where imagination, empathy, and learning come to life. Knowing that people like you believe in this vision means the world to me.\r\n\r\nWith the LEGO supplies and carefully chosen books, students will not only explore their creativity, but also learn how to express who they are and understand the stories of those around them. These hands-on activities will help them see each other in new ways, sparking thoughtful conversations about kindness, inclusion, and what it means to be a good friend. My students were excited to create their self-portraits with LEGOS. In the pictures, you will see two of them sharing their creations.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us plant seeds of empathy, creativity, and confidence that will grow far beyond our library walls. Thank you for helping create a learning environment where students feel seen, valued, and inspired to make a positive difference in the world. We hope you continue to follow our journey. Much love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1754070778633,"projectUrl":"project/build-read-imagine-stem-adventures-in/9465755/","projectTitle":"Build, Read, Imagine: STEM Adventures in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9108985,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of ink for our school printer in the library. Your continued support has made a significant impact, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students have been able to fully engage in various educational activities, from printing worksheets to creating colorful displays for library events. The ink has also allowed me to print bulletin boards that help foster a welcoming learning environment. I have also made our collection easier to browse by making genre spine labels for our books, which students have loved. The ability to print in color has brought new life to the library, making it a more vibrant and functional space for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a difference in the daily lives of both our students and me, and I cannot thank you enough for your continued support. We are fortunate to have you cheering us on from afar. Thank you for supporting our school and for helping us make the library a more dynamic and welcoming place for students.","fullyFundedDate":1746739288157,"projectUrl":"project/your-imagination-in-print-part-3/9108985/","projectTitle":"Your Imagination in Print - Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":1411109,"projectId":9306541,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful we are for the items that were donated to my classroom. This immensely helped my new 3rd graders encounter a classroom environment filled with so much support from you all. They have transitioned into a classroom filled with plenty of supplies, tools, and necessary items to help make this year run smoothly without anyone not having adequate resources thanks to you!!! I am truly blessed for ALL of your support!!! My students know how all these items were donated from you which guides them to handle them with so much care and love!!! Again, we are so grateful for all you did for my students!!! Thank you so much!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746582161386,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-2025-2026/9306541/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anzaldua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1411109_orig.png?crop=1545,1545,x240,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761831220114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-anzaldua"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9257270,"letterContent":"My students and I send you a huge THANK YOU for supporting us! By supporting our project, you put many needed books in our children's hands. We are forever grateful for your support. This was another special book project that included bins to help students browse by having front-facing books. My library leaders are looking forward to reading to our younger students in their classrooms.\r\n\r\nI am excited to incorporate these books into my lessons. With everything going on in the world, it is important to provide my students with titles that will inspire them and that they choose themselves. I always try my best to get them the books they have chosen because it makes them super happy, and that makes me happy!\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you will see some of my students very excited to receive new books! They are smiling from ear to ear because of your kindness and generosity! This would not have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping me continue to build a love of reading. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1745517423414,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-in-literacy/9257270/","projectTitle":"Leaders in Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9238919,"letterContent":"My students and I send a huge THANK YOU for supporting us! By supporting our project, you put so many needed books in our children's hands. We are forever grateful for your support! This was another special book project and a much-needed one for our biography section.\r\n\r\nIt's a new school year with new books, and the kids' excitement says it all. With everything going on in the world, it is important to provide my students with titles that will inspire them and that they choose themselves. I always try my best to get them the books they have chosen because it makes them super happy, and that makes me happy! A lovely donor said it best, \"Feed them what they want to eat.\"\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you will see some of my students very excited to receive new books! They are smiling from ear to ear because of your kindness and generosity! Every time a box arrives with books, I make sure to show it to every class throughout the week. They love it when the books come straight out of the box! Hearing them say, \"Yay\" and \"Wow\" will never get old. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I'm so grateful for the joy, curiosity, and learning these books are already sparking. Thank you again for helping me continue to build a love of reading. Much love and respect!","fullyFundedDate":1746493351552,"projectUrl":"project/student-chosen-books-part-3/9238919/","projectTitle":"Student Chosen Books! Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":4575657,"projectId":9313394,"letterContent":"With great gratitude and appreciation, I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and generosity in giving to me and my students. We appreciate you so much! At the end of every school year, I plan a field trip for students who meet their reading goals. I enjoy treating them for all of their hard work. This school year, we took a trip to our district's aquatic center for some fun in the water.\r\n\r\nMy students were happy when I told them we received goodies for our field trip from special people who believe in them and are cheering them on. They love to open the boxes with me, and they usually cheer, smile, and say yay the entire time. Our field trip was a success thanks to your donations. Your support ensured that they had a good time and stayed energized throughout the day. In the pictures, you will see children smiling and having a great time.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for such wonderful people like you who continue showing dedication, love, and support for our students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1746488589805,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate/9313394/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4575657_orig.jpg?crop=2308,2308,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717889588428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-flores"},{"teacherId":6204002,"projectId":9074333,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they each got their stuffed Mickey or Minnie. They had a huge beautiful smile and wouldn't stop hugging it. I am very sure they will spend hours of fun playing, sharing and pretending with their new stuffed friend. They told me that Mickey or Minnie has been the best part of their end of the year and that they will never forget Disney day and that every time they will hug Mickey or Minnie they will remember me and all the things they learned in their first year of school. Thank you so much for putting a smile in my students face and a very special space in their heart.","fullyFundedDate":1746618388027,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-mickey-minnie/9074333/","projectTitle":"We Love Mickey & Minnie","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maxinne Esparza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6204002_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737489409201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yturriaesparza"},{"teacherId":6667035,"projectId":9077565,"letterContent":"We want to give a huge thank you for the generous donation of the speaker to our cheer team! Your support has truly made a difference in our practices and performances. Having high-quality sound has helped us stay in sync, bring more energy to our routines, and keep our team motivated during every practice.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're able to practice more effectively and bring even more spirit to our games and events. It may seem like a small piece of equipment, but to us, it's a big deal,and we're so grateful to have it. Thank you again for supporting our team and helping us shine even brighter this season!","fullyFundedDate":1742568990274,"projectUrl":"project/boost-our-cheerleading-performances-with/9077565/","projectTitle":"Boost Our Cheerleading Performances With a New Speaker!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trevino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6667035_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731689501432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6667035"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8187","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":550,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":8187,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary & Frank Yturria Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/brownsville-independent-school-district/mary-frank-yturria-elementary-school/8187"}