{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKinley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4025633,"projectId":10060991,"letterContent":"My TK students loved learning about animals. Your very generous donation helped us learn about different animals and their habitats in a whole new way. \r\n\r\nThe tree trunk, sensory play stones fish, prehistoric teeth, rustic bowls and other clay modeling items will helped them develop a love of animals and were excited to use the hands on materials. \r\n\r\nThis project also supported social-emotional growth as children collaborate, take turns, and care for living things together. Most of all, it will help foster a lifelong connection to nature and a sense of wonder about the world around them!\r\n\r\nThank you for the extra fun in TK!","fullyFundedDate":1774963594717,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-tk/10060991/","projectTitle":"STEM In TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4025633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477342345374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025633"},{"teacherId":4025633,"projectId":9930404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. With your generosity, I was able to provide essential equipment for soccer lessons and play. These soccer goals, pinnies, and equipment bags really did help structure our soccer lessons and outside time!\r\n\r\nThese tools helped students develop coordination, focus, and physical fitness—all of which support their overall learning and confidence in the classroom. Having the right gear created a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and prepared.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we had some pretty sweet soccer moments!","fullyFundedDate":1769648080044,"projectUrl":"project/goal-soccer-for-all/9930404/","projectTitle":"Goal! Soccer for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4025633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477342345374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025633"},{"teacherId":8661977,"projectId":10086164,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share just how thrilled my students were when they found out this project was funded! In our classroom, we have a special tradition. Whenever new materials arrive, we open them together as a class family. The excitement was contagious! You could hear the cheers from down the hallway each time I pulled something new out of the boxes.\r\n\r\nThe moment they saw the book A Tighty-Whitie Wind, they couldn't wait for me to read it and of course, I did! It quickly became a class favorite. Right after, we decided to take our learning outside and explore the wind vane, watching the wind do its \"magic\" in real time. It was such a fun and meaningful connection between literature and the outside world.\r\n\r\nNext, we're diving into our role as \"weather watchers\"! We've already set up our rain gauge outside the classroom and are excited to begin tracking and documenting the weather each day. Soon, students will be creating their own weather books as we learn about different types of weather through the weather books you helped fund. Your generosity has brought this learning to life in the most engaging and memorable way. Thank you for making this experience possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1774963795383,"projectUrl":"project/little-meteorologists/10086164/","projectTitle":"Little Meteorologists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8661977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727836549618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661977"},{"teacherId":8661977,"projectId":10174289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Color Our Classroom! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a color printer, and we are beyond excited. This means my students will have access to color-coded materials, pictures, graphs, posters, and so many other visuals that help make learning easier, clearer, and more engaging.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they found out, and honestly, so was I! We already celebrate every time I print something in color, I show them right away and they get so excited to see it. And can I just say... it prints so beautifully and so fast! It has already made such a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in the middle of a space unit, and this printer has been perfect timing. We've already printed so many cool labels and pictures for our classroom space station, and the students are completely engaged. Seeing our learning space come to life with bright, colorful visuals has made everything even more exciting and meaningful for them. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping make this happen for us. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1774963882027,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-classroom/10174289/","projectTitle":"Color Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8661977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727836549618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661977"},{"teacherId":8661977,"projectId":10127962,"letterContent":"I wanted to share the joy and excitement my students felt as they explored the new books you helped bring into our classroom. Opening packages together is always a special moment, and their reactions are truly priceless! As each package arrived, my students could hardly believe that these beautiful books were theirs to enjoy. With every new delivery, their excitement grew! There were so many surprised smiles and comments like, \"We got another one?!\" \r\n\r\nIn my TK classroom, books are so much more than just stories, they are powerful tools for learning. Through these new texts, students are building early literacy skills like recognizing letters and sounds, understanding how print works, and developing vocabulary. I also use books to teach important comprehension skills, such as making predictions, identifying characters and settings, and retelling stories in their own words.\r\nReading in my classroom is active, joyful, and social. You might see students gathered on the rug for an interactive read-aloud, turning and talking to a partner about their ideas and predictions, or exploring books independently and \"reading\" the pictures to tell a story. Many students love revisiting their favorite books and acting them out or creating crafts inspired by the characters, which helps deepen their understanding and connection to the text.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially heartwarming to see certain students light up with these new books. Some of my quieter students are now eager to share their thoughts during discussions, while others who are still developing their language skills are using the pictures to confidently tell their own versions of the story. In my classroom, books are at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to your generosity, we are growing a library that supports all areas of learning and meets the diverse needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these joyful, meaningful learning moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774036423905,"projectUrl":"project/b-is-for-books/10127962/","projectTitle":"B Is for Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8661977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727836549618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661977"},{"teacherId":8661977,"projectId":10088374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and providing Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards. Your kindness truly means the world to me!\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows me to access creative, engaging materials that support the diverse needs of my young students. Teachers Pay Teachers has been an incredible resource, helping me save time while bringing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences into our classroom. Because of you, I am able to focus more on connecting with my students and creating moments that inspire curiosity, confidence, and joy. It truly makes a huge difference for both my students and for me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my classroom and in the success of my students. Your support makes a lasting difference, and I am so excited to find new resources and put them to great use!","fullyFundedDate":1774963704670,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-empowers-educators/10088374/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Empowers Educators to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8661977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727836549618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661977"},{"teacherId":8661977,"projectId":9930460,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for helping bring so many fun costumes and materials to my classroom. Opening each package together was such a special moment for my students. The room filled with cheers and big smiles, and their eyes lit up with excitement. They could hardly believe that kind strangers like you had sent these gifts just for them. It was truly such a heartwarming moment to share together.\r\n\r\nSince then, our dramatic play center has been full of imagination and laughter. I've watched my students practice taking turns, invite friends to join their play, and create the sweetest little stories together. With the new costumes and props, they've become construction workers building big projects, paleontologists discovering dinosaurs, firefighters put out fires, and pizzeria chefs making delicious pretend pizzas. They even love taking turns being the \"boss\" and organizing the work!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students these beautiful moments of creativity and play. Your kindness means so much to our little classroom and has made such a big difference in their day.","fullyFundedDate":1769350820524,"projectUrl":"project/stem-rich-dramatic-play-for-little-learn/9930460/","projectTitle":"STEM-Rich Dramatic Play for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8661977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727836549618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8661977"},{"teacherId":4025633,"projectId":9930417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Ocean exploration to our TK classroom! Because of your generosity, our students will now have several items to explore, play, and learn with — and let me tell you, they are vey excited each and every time we are learning about the ocean and its inhabitants. \r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first experience in school and you made our learning time very exciting. You've given them more than just things — you've given them confidence, creativity, and the joy of discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our little learners and making our classroom such a fun, magical place to grow. We are so lucky to have you!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Astacio","fullyFundedDate":1770334058296,"projectUrl":"project/ocean-habitat-exploration/9930417/","projectTitle":"Ocean Habitat Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4025633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477342345374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025633"},{"teacherId":4025633,"projectId":9929804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing exploration to our TK classroom! Because of your generosity, our students will now have several items to explore, play, and learn with — and let me tell you, they are vey excited each and every time we are learning about Habitats.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first experience in school and you made our learning time very exciting. You've given them more than just things — you've given them confidence, creativity, and the joy of discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our little learners and making our classroom such a fun, magical place to grow. We are so lucky to have you!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Astacio","fullyFundedDate":1764440936067,"projectUrl":"project/habitat-exploration/9929804/","projectTitle":"Habitat Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4025633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477342345374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025633"},{"teacherId":3202258,"projectId":9669595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! My kinders literally squealed when they saw all of the new literacy and math centers. They have been having so much fun working on letter names and sounds and number sense with the alphabet and number rockets.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarteners have also been enjoying taking their math skills for a spin with the hands-on counting cars. They grab a car, look at the numeral and number word, and count out the matching number of passengers into the \"seats.\" Thank you for helping make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1757564478360,"projectUrl":"project/super-centers/9669595/","projectTitle":"Super Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Panerio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3202258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661022108363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-panerio"},{"teacherId":4025633,"projectId":9564557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the calming corner that gives students a safe, soothing place to go when they're feeling overwhelmed or upset! The welcoming nature-themed canopy lets children take a break in private...and the tree stumps are super-cozy seating in calming colors. When they are in the area, students relax, express their feelings, and feel safe and comforted! Plus, students can use a sand timer so kids can monitor their time in the calming corner. We have all enjoyed using this area in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1761505236897,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9564557/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4025633_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477342345374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025633"},{"teacherId":9477653,"projectId":9462710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us build a joyful classroom library for our TK learners! Because of you, our shelves are now filled with books that spark curiosity, laughter, and meaningful learning every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new books during read-aloud time, small groups, and independent book time. One favorite classroom moment happened during an I Spy book activity. Students excitedly searched for hidden objects, counted items together, and took turns sharing what they found. Students have even been inspired to create their own I Spy pages during free choice. Another highlight has been reading stories about feelings and friendship, which led to thoughtful conversations about kindness, empathy, and how to handle big emotions in age-appropriate ways.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you've gotten a special peek into our classroom, and we're excited to share what's next. We are continuing to build literacy skills by connecting books to math, science, and social-emotional lessons counting animals, solving puzzles within stories, and exploring how characters show kindness and handle feelings. These books are also helping students develop a love of reading, confidence in sharing ideas, and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fill our classroom with books that make learning fun, meaningful, and magical. 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