{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monte Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8635335,"projectId":10391535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, our 4th graders now have flexible seating options and a full set of Battle of the Books titles — and both have already made a difference.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has changed the way our classroom feels. Students can choose a spot where they can focus best , with flexible seating thanks to you. Being able to move and choose their seating helps them stay engaged and take ownership of their learning. I\r\n\r\nOur class is full of curious, hardworking students who love having choices in how they learn. Your donation tells them that people outside our classroom believe in them, and that means more than you know.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students. We are grateful every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1787185463034,"projectUrl":"project/lets-immerse-ourselves-in-reading/10391535/","projectTitle":"Let's Immerse Ourselves in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kartchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8635335_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784646159797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8635335"},{"teacherId":9130159,"projectId":10461036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our DonorsChoose project was fully funded, and our students were thrilled to open the boxes of new supplies. Your investment in our learning environment makes a world of difference every single day.\r\n\r\nEach item you funded addresses a very specific need in our room, and they are already having a huge impact:\r\n\r\nMechanical Pencils & Sharpeners: The mechanical pencils have become an instant favorite! To make them extra special, we stuck googly eyes to the top of each pencil and let the students give them names. Because these pencils are now their personal \"buddies,\" the kids take fantastic care of them and make sure they never lose them! Paired with our new sharpeners for regular pencils, pencil management is smoother than ever, saving us precious learning time.\r\n\r\nDesk Pet Accessories: Our Desk Pets are a beloved part of our positive behavior incentive program. Having new accessories and habitats gives the kids something tangible to work toward, encouraging responsibility, kindness, and great work habits.\r\n\r\nBirthday Items: Every child deserves to feel extra special on their birthday. Thanks to you, I now have fun, festive stickers, crowns, birthday confetti on their desks, and a special stretchy llama to hand out so every student feels celebrated by their classroom community on their big day.\r\n\r\nCarpet Dots: These have been an absolute game-changer for classroom management and organization. By marking exact spots for our desk legs, the carpet dots keep our furniture from drifting throughout the day, maintaining safe pathways and keeping our learning space neat.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does so much more than just provide supplies—it lets my students know that there are people out in the community rooting for their success. Thank you for opening your heart to our classroom and making our learning space brighter, more organized, and so much fun!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1787254077670,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-strongs-classroom-supplies/10461036/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Strong's Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130159_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690840976237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130159"},{"teacherId":7805875,"projectId":10173376,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our end-of-year supplies list. Your support of snacks, tress balls, cleaning wipes for our classroom means so much to me and, more importantly, to my students.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem small, but they make a real difference in our daily routine. The snacks help keep little tummies full and minds ready to learn, while the stress balls are a wonderful tool for helping students regulate their energy and focus throughout the day. Seeing their faces light up when they get to use these resources is the best reminder of how much our community cares.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our classroom and helping make our end of year a little brighter. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed, and I'm truly grateful to have such wonderful support for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778341775593,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-end-of-year/10173376/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for End of Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7805875_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691986807467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7805875"},{"teacherId":7923874,"projectId":10207460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping me transform my portable into a classroom that feels warm, welcoming, and inviting. After attending the Ron Clark Academy and learning about the Building Thinking Classrooms framework, I came away convinced that students' learning environment matters more than we realize. Because of your support, I am in the process of creating a space where students not only feel calm and safe, but where they can move, collaborate, think deeply, and feel safe taking risks.\r\n\r\nThis coming school year, my classroom will serve multiple groups of 5th graders throughout the day, and every one of them will benefit from the flexible workspace, calming lighting, community supplies, and little touches that make a room feel like home. I can't wait to see the difference this environment makes. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1777991367334,"projectUrl":"project/from-portable-to-possibility-a-thinking/10207460/","projectTitle":"From Portable to Possibility: A Thinking Classroom Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McClement","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7923874_orig.jpg?crop=517,517,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627180703787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcclement"},{"teacherId":6794039,"projectId":9793970,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to you for all of your support. Donations like yours have helped out math lessons, our narrative writing projects, and more. Students have loved the new books and exploring stories. We have been able to have fin with stories in our math problems, using the blocks to physically make more sense as they solve their math equations. In our writing students were able to use the poster markers to lay out and map their ideas, then work as teams to create illustrations for their narratives. Thank you for helping my class have fun learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766251657051,"projectUrl":"project/learning-strength/9793970/","projectTitle":"Learning Strength","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matheson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794039_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567491815978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/matheson"},{"teacherId":9515058,"projectId":9529085,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous funding of my project, \"Sensory and Emotional Support Tools for Student Success.\" Your support has had a transformative impact on my self-contained classroom, where I serve students with a range of disabilities and unique learning needs. Every day, I strive to provide a nurturing environment that supports not only academic growth but also emotional regulation and sensory well-being. Your donation has made it possible to offer meaningful resources that have changed the daily experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of the new sensory and emotional support tools, my classroom has become a more inclusive and responsive space. We have integrated these resources into our daily routines and lessons in several creative ways. These tools have not only supported self-regulation but have also empowered students to advocate for their own needs.\r\n\r\nThe first time my students saw the new materials, their faces lit up with both curiosity and excitement. Many of them immediately gravitated toward the sensory bins and fidget tools, eager to explore how each item worked. The classroom quickly buzzed with positive energy as students discovered new ways to calm themselves and participate more fully in activities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on the foundation these tools have provided. Our next steps focus on teaching students how to independently select and use the sensory and emotional support tools throughout the day, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Your generosity has not only given us the materials to make this possible, but also the inspiration to dream bigger for our students. I am excited to share their progress and stories with you as we continue to grow together.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and belief in my students. Your support is not just an investment in materials; it is an investment in their future. Because of you, my students are experiencing a more supportive, engaging, and successful classroom environment. I am deeply grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom and in the lives of each student. I look forward to sharing more updates and successes as we continue this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764637995310,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-emotional-support-tools-for/9529085/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Emotional Support Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9515058_orig.jpg?crop=1226,1226,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713468408067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9515058"},{"teacherId":6794039,"projectId":9499605,"letterContent":"Your donation has had a major impact on my class. My students get to rotate their seating every day. So adding in these resources were a huge success. I loved watching and listening to students as I assembled the chairs. They were so excited to see them come together and realize the they would get to use them. They saw them, spin, roll, raise and roller. They wanted nothing more than to take an initial turn. The way we have the class set up now allows students to make the classroom their own. We sit at tables where they share their spaces, but the fact that they get turns to sit in different seats allows them a level of individuality while sharing that space. Thank you for making my students love their classroom even more.","fullyFundedDate":1758566463963,"projectUrl":"project/thrones-for-education/9499605/","projectTitle":"Thrones for Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matheson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6794039_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567491815978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/matheson"},{"teacherId":6096697,"projectId":9547859,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom has been transformed into a more welcoming and flexible learning environment. When the rolling chairs and floor cushions arrived, the students' faces lit up with excitement. They eagerly explored the new seating options, quickly finding their favorite spots. One memorable moment was during our group reading project, where students naturally formed small circles on the floor cushions or rolled their chairs together to discuss the book. The energy and engagement in the room have soared since the new seating was introduced.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these resources daily. Students choose their seats for independent work, reading time, and collaborative projects, which has encouraged them to take ownership of their learning and respect each other's space. The rolling chairs have made it easier for students to work with different classmates, while the floor cushions have created a cozy spot for quiet reading or group brainstorming. Our next steps include a creative writing unit, where students will use the flexible seating to form writing circles, share stories, and give feedback. Your support has made our classroom feel like a true learning community, and we are so grateful to you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755717923118,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9547859/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timothy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6096697"},{"teacherId":6714142,"projectId":9379184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The new shelf has given us a dedicated space to organize all our phonics supplies, making lessons smoother and more efficient. The pointers and whisper phones have already made a big difference—students are excited to use them, and I can see their confidence and fluency growing each day.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the phonics corner. The dice have made math games more engaging, and the headphones help students focus during independent work. The magnetic handwriting whiteboard is a wonderful addition for practicing handwriting skills, and students love using it to trace and form letters. Your kindness has truly enriched our learning environment and made a meaningful impact on every student. Thank you for investing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1755692363195,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-tools-for-focused-readers/9379184/","projectTitle":"Phonics Tools for Focused Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6714142_orig.jpg?crop=3980,3980,x1360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566008198033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6714142"},{"teacherId":5917758,"projectId":9693650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The new resources have truly made a difference in our classroom. For example, we recently used the science kits you funded to create a hands-on volcano eruption project. When my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to get started.\r\n\r\nDuring the volcano project, students worked together to build models, mix ingredients, and observe the chemical reaction. This hands-on experience brought science to life and sparked so many great questions and discussions.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll use what we learned to write reports and design our own experiments. Your support has inspired curiosity and teamwork, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you've given us!","fullyFundedDate":1757525415677,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-curious-scientists/9693650/","projectTitle":"We Are Curious Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5917758_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538279069717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5917758"},{"teacherId":9687280,"projectId":9544588,"letterContent":"My students have loved reading the new books that we received through this Donors Choose project! We take time each week to introduce a new book, and there is always a long list of students who want to check out the new title to read! I feel this project has really helped motivate my students to read and has provided them with some quality titles to choose from and has introduced them to new authors as well. They have also been very motivated by the bracelets they are making with the beads we purchased for this project! I know they will love receiving their completed bracelets at the end of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1755721837136,"projectUrl":"project/first-chapter-friday-hooking-readers-f/9544588/","projectTitle":"First Chapter Friday - Hooking Readers from Page One","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9687280_orig.jpg?crop=979,979,x23,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723990786241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687280"},{"teacherId":5917758,"projectId":9651445,"letterContent":"We've been using the new earth science kit to explore volcanoes hands-on. 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