{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mountain Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":10171154,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is refreshed with the supplies we rely on every single day—and my students are already feeling the difference!\r\n\r\nWith new kickbands, erasable pens, writable tablets, and colorful materials, my students are more engaged, focused, and excited to learn. These tools allow them to move, practice, and create without frustration, turning each lesson into an interactive and positive experience. What might feel challenging becomes more approachable when they have the right supports in place.\r\n\r\nIn our fast-paced, hands-on lessons, these supplies are essential—not extras. Your support is helping my students stay confident, motivated, and successful as they grow in reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping us continue learning in a way that truly works for them. Your generosity is making a meaningful and lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778036680143,"projectUrl":"project/recharging-our-dyslexia-toolbox-for-enga/10171154/","projectTitle":"Recharging Our Dyslexia Toolbox for Engaging, Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":9938362,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to cursive alphabet manipulatives that are already bringing new energy and excitement into our lessons!\r\n\r\nThese hands-on tools are helping my students connect sounds, letter shapes, and movement in a meaningful way. As they build, trace, and practice, I can see their confidence growing. What once felt challenging is becoming more familiar and manageable through these multisensory experiences.\r\n\r\nIn our fast-paced, 45-minute lessons, having engaging and effective tools like these makes every minute count. Your support is helping my students stay focused, involved, and successful as they strengthen their reading skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making learning more interactive, meaningful, and fun. Your generosity is truly making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1774403111910,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-cursive-learning-for-students-w/9938362/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Cursive Learning for Students with Dyslexia","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":10019977,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to feel calm, supported, and ready to learn—and it is making such a difference!\r\n\r\nWith their new lap desks and slow-rising stress balls, my students are more focused and comfortable during our small-group lessons. These simple tools are helping them stay engaged as they tackle the hard work of reading, decoding, and sounding out words. What used to feel overwhelming is becoming more manageable and even empowering.\r\n\r\nYour support is giving my students the confidence to keep trying, even when reading is challenging. You've created a learning environment where they can feel successful, supported, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping them grow into stronger, more confident readers. Your kindness truly matters!","fullyFundedDate":1777698123242,"projectUrl":"project/calming-tools-for-students-with-dyslexia/10019977/","projectTitle":"Calming Tools for Students with Dyslexia to Thrive in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":10171518,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to the Bluebonnet books—and it is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nEach day in our small group, students are engaging with these stories through guided reading, discussion, and listening activities. What once felt overwhelming is now exciting and achievable. They are building confidence as readers while connecting with the same books their peers are enjoying.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students more than just books—it has given them access, inclusion, and the opportunity to feel proud of their accomplishments. Because of you, they can walk into the Bluebonnet Book Party feeling successful and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them discover the joy of reading. 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You've helped turn phonics into an engaging, hands-on experience that builds both confidence and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a lasting difference for my students as they grow into stronger, more confident readers. Thank you for believing in them and for bringing learning to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778015953829,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-sounds-building-our-dyslexia/10172667/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Sounds: Building Our Dyslexia Alphabet Mystery Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":9947806,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our dyslexia classroom! Your generosity has brought engaging, high-interest books into our fast-paced 45-minute lessons. These resources help students practice grammar, writing, comprehension, and listening skills in meaningful, hands-on ways. Sentence stems and idiom books have made writing more accessible, while listening comprehension texts keep younger learners engaged. Because of you, learning feels exciting, achievable, and confidence-building. We are truly grateful for the impact you've made on our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1766457628868,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-high-energy-reading-and-writin/9947806/","projectTitle":"Hands-On, High-Energy Reading and Writing for Students with Dyslexia","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":10238954,"projectId":9676443,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are using these new reading materials every single day during our phonics and small group reading time. The tactile snap and build games have become a favorite tool for building words, helping students physically feel how sounds come together. Our new decodable books are being used in guided reading groups, where students practice the exact phonics skills we're learning in class. It has been incredible to watch their confidence grow as they realize, \"I can read this all by myself!\"\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students couldn't wait to explore the new books and tools. Even some of my more hesitant readers were eager to try, which has made a huge difference in their engagement and willingness to take risks.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to build on these skills by working on blending sounds smoothly and reading with more fluency. Students will use their decodable books to practice rereading for expression and understanding, while also applying their phonics knowledge in writing activities. Your support is helping lay the foundation for strong, independent readers, and we are so thankful you are part of our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1762266285702,"projectUrl":"project/from-letters-to-lifelong-readers-tools/9676443/","projectTitle":"From Letters to Lifelong Readers: Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10238954_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756933990839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238954"},{"teacherId":10243569,"projectId":9883213,"letterContent":"We are absolutely loving the new resources in our classroom! We've been putting the colored paper and rainbow handwriting paper to great use in our classroom! We use them during our cursive writing practice and spelling activities, and they have truly made a difference. The bright colors make writing feel more fun and less intimidating, especially for students who are still building confidence with cursive. When the students saw the color changing markers they were blown away! They definitely make it more fun/engaging for them. \r\n\r\nThe Minecraft math book has been a huge hit. Students love seeing familiar characters and themes woven into their learning, and it has motivated even some of my more reluctant learners. The fraction game has made practicing fractions hands-on and interactive, and I've seen great conversations happening as they explain their thinking and support one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making math both meaningful and fun. Your generosity is truly making a difference in our students' confidence and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1764783680440,"projectUrl":"project/magical-math/9883213/","projectTitle":"Magical Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McFarlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10243569_orig.png?crop=906,906,x901,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757083717872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243569"},{"teacherId":7893776,"projectId":9685500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my Dyslexia project! When I received the boxes, my students were so excited and helped me unpack everything AND try it all out. The items received are already in use by segmenting/blending words with the fun boards. The carpet circles are a huge hit for reading comprehension time which we have been reading the Dyslexia facts books. Last but not least, they love the snacks as most of my students come from a low-income family and having an extra snack for them is much appreciated. My students and I truly appreciate the support for teachers all around to make learning fun again.","fullyFundedDate":1759674930205,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-rivera-dyslexia-instruction-small/9685500/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Rivera - Dyslexia Instruction Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7893776_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757083587529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7893776"},{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":9676823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity is helping make learning more engaging and hands-on for students with dyslexia. With a variety of writing tools at their fingertips, our 45-minute lessons have become interactive experiences that spark curiosity and active participation.\r\n\r\nDuring our fast-paced sessions, students practice spelling, dictation, and handwriting—skills that can be particularly challenging for children with dyslexia. Colorful pens, markers, pencils, and other tools allow them to approach these lessons in a fun, multisensory way. This not only keeps them engaged but also reinforces learning and helps make practice more memorable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are growing in confidence, motivation, and enthusiasm. What might have been a routine lesson has turned into an exciting opportunity to explore words, express creativity, and celebrate accomplishments. Your contribution is truly making a meaningful difference in the lives of these young learners, and we are sincerely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762267510739,"projectUrl":"project/dyslexia-support-made-engaging/9676823/","projectTitle":"Dyslexia Support Made Engaging!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":5189903,"projectId":9878360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity is helping make learning more exciting and engaging for students with dyslexia. By providing a variety of writing utensils, you've transformed our 45-minute lessons into hands-on, interactive experiences that spark curiosity and participation.\r\n\r\nIn our action-packed sessions, students work on spelling, dictation, and handwriting, skills that can be challenging for children with dyslexia. Having colorful pens, markers, pencils, and other writing tools gives them the opportunity to approach these lessons in a fun, multisensory way. Not only does this increase engagement, but it also helps reinforce learning and makes practice more memorable.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students are more confident, motivated, and eager to participate. What might have been a routine lesson has become an exciting chance to explore words, express creativity, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the lives of these young learners, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764631538873,"projectUrl":"project/building-fluency-and-confidence-in-stude/9878360/","projectTitle":"Building Fluency and Confidence in Students with Dyslexia","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shirley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5189903_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632771516921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5189903"},{"teacherId":10263255,"projectId":9717003,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our harmonica club possible during Shine Time at our school. Over the past semester, 10 students in grades 2 through 5 have had the chance to pick up their very own harmonicas (next semester there will be 13 students impacted), and their excitement was contagious from the moment they opened their harmonica and learned the ins and outs. It was clear how much it meant to them to receive these instruments, and the knowledge that they can keep their harmonicas and practice for years to come brought true happiness to our students.\r\n\r\nYour support has given these young musicians more than music lessons. It's offered them new skills, confidence, and a welcoming place to belong each week they come. Listening to their progress, from the very first notes of \"You Are My Sunshine,\" has been a joyful experience for everyone involved. The pride and smiles shared by our students are a direct reflection of your kindness and encouragement.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for the lasting impact you've made. Thanks to you, our Shine Time harmonica club has become a highlight of the school year and a cherished memory for every student. 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