{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Perez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6037471,"projectId":9609448,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere appreciation for your generosity in helping us bring a mini refrigerator into our classroom. You may not realize just how impactful this simple resource has been for my students, but it has truly made a meaningful difference in their daily routines.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment they saw the refrigerator, my students were excited. Several of them said, \"We finally have a place to keep our snacks cold!\" Many of my kids come to tutorials, UIL practice, and running club practice and stay after school, so having a space to keep healthy snacks cool has been a game-changer for them.","fullyFundedDate":1757683107836,"projectUrl":"project/cool-rewards-for-cool-kids/9609448/","projectTitle":"Cool Rewards for Cool Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6037471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755427370191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6037471"},{"teacherId":5284973,"projectId":9426389,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been refreshed with some much-needed supplies and exciting new materials! The Kleenex facial tissues and Lysol wipes have helped us maintain a clean and healthy learning environment, which is especially important during cold and flu season. One of the most joyful moments came when my students discovered the Cat Kid Comic Club Collection—they were immediately drawn to the colorful illustrations and funny stories, and it sparked a lot of interest in reading, even among my reluctant readers.\r\nWhen my students first saw the comic books and the Black Forest Juicy Burst snacks, their faces lit up! They were thrilled to have something fun and engaging to read, and the snacks added a sweet surprise that made them feel appreciated. The Sharpie ultra-fine point markers have also been a hit—students have used them for everything from annotating texts to adding detail to their art projects. These small items have made a big impact on both our classroom atmosphere and student motivation.\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a literacy unit where students will create their own comic strips inspired by the Cat Kid series. They'll use the Sharpies to illustrate their stories and practice narrative writing skills. Your donation gave us the tools to make this project possible, and I can't wait to share their finished work with you. Thank you for being part of our classroom journey—you've helped make learning more joyful and meaningful for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1757683168055,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-caring-classroom/9426389/","projectTitle":"Clean and Caring Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saldivar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5284973"},{"teacherId":6037471,"projectId":9155842,"letterContent":"The new storage and organization tools have truly transformed our classroom environment! With clearly bins, easy-to-access supplies, and designated spaces for everything, students are taking greater responsibility for keeping our space tidy and efficient. This organized setup not only fosters a calm and focused atmosphere but also helps students develop important habits of independence and teamwork. During hands-on experiments and collaborative projects, we now spend more time engaged in learning, problem-solving, and creativity — and less time searching for materials.","fullyFundedDate":1750774676219,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-classroom/9155842/","projectTitle":"Tidy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6037471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755427370191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6037471"},{"teacherId":6037471,"projectId":9361878,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of wipes and Kleenex to our classroom. Your thoughtful support has made a significant difference in helping us maintain a cleaner and healthier environment, which is especially important for the well-being of my students and I. By providing these essential supplies, you have helped us reduce the spread of germs and keep our classroom safe, allowing our students to focus on learning without interruption. We truly appreciate your kindness and care—it means so much to both the students and I to know that our community supports us in such a meaningful way. Thank you again for your generosity and commitment to our classroom's health and success.","fullyFundedDate":1752508732960,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-germs-catch-those-sneezes/9361878/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away Germs, Catch Those Sneezes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6037471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755427370191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6037471"},{"teacherId":6037471,"projectId":9365089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The birthday books have made a meaningful impact on our students. They have helped students better understand emotions by recognizing how they and others feel during celebrations. The books also promote empathy, encouraging students to appreciate and care about others' feelings. Through these stories, students gain confidence in expressing themselves and improve their language and communication skills with birthday-related vocabulary and social phrases. Additionally, the books introduce cultural awareness by showing different ways birthdays are celebrated, helping students appreciate diversity. 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We recently began a project on lines, and the donated bins have been so helpful in keeping materials organized and ready to use. Students were excited to explore a variety of tools and techniques, and it has truly made the creative process smoother and more enjoyable for them.\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! Their faces lit up as they explored the bins, and many of them immediately began sharing ideas of what they wanted to create. It was such a joy to see their enthusiasm and sense of ownership over the supplies.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are working on a project exploring lines as an element of art. The next step for students will be to take what they've learned and apply it to larger, more detailed artworks that combine different types of lines and materials. Having these supplies allows them to be more creative and confident as they move forward.","fullyFundedDate":1746566993871,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-artist-is-a-focused-artist/9153181/","projectTitle":"An Organized Artist Is a Focused Artist!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magallie Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8407040_orig.jpg?crop=254,254,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748361371551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8407040"},{"teacherId":6037471,"projectId":9169112,"letterContent":"I have no words to express my gratitude. Seeing the students' smiling faces as they watched the popcorn pop, enjoyed their treat, and played with the Rubik's Cube filled my heart with joy. It was such a touching moment to witness them laughing, socializing, and simply being happy. Thank you for helping create such a beautiful memory to end the school year.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to make this experience even more meaningful for future students by turning it into a learning opportunity. We'll explore the full journey of popcorn—from the origin of a kernel to the final popped snack. Students will learn about the science behind how popcorn pops, the agricultural side of where it comes from, and how preparing it in a simple, natural way can actually be a healthy snack option. 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Your kindness has made a real impact, and we're truly grateful for your contribution to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1744032872098,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9202068/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6037471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755427370191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6037471"},{"teacherId":6037471,"projectId":9061677,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire running team, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of T-shirts. Your support made a huge difference—not only did we look and feel like a team, but we also competed with pride!\r\n\r\nWe're thrilled to share that our team placed in the top 10 out of over 300 students in the recent cross country competition! This achievement means so much to us, and your contribution was part of what made it possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in us and helping fuel our success—on and off the course.","fullyFundedDate":1740009019042,"projectUrl":"project/stay-pawsitive/9061677/","projectTitle":"Stay Pawsitive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6037471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755427370191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6037471"},{"teacherId":5914850,"projectId":8740762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. We received the kitchen playsets a few weeks ago and as soon as my students saw them, they were beyond excited to use them. The previous materials we had in our dramatic play area were over ten years old and the wear and tear was obvious. These new materials are new, shiny and bright. My students are drawn to them and to the dramatic play area like never before. My dramatic play area has become such a draw that I have actually had to set up a rotating schedule so that everyone in class gets to use it weekly. Thank you again for making a big impact in my classroom and in my students' hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1733200595325,"projectUrl":"project/social-learning-through-dramatic-play/8740762/","projectTitle":"Social Learning Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5914850_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755312336678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5914850"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8073","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":616,"numTeachers":34,"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":"18.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":58.0,"schoolId":8073,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Perez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Perez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/brownsville-independent-school-district/perez-elementary-school/8073"}