{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture - Lower School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":9451286,"letterContent":"Students were very excited to get their own personal supply of fun school supplies. They have been taking extra care of their fun pencils. Students have been using the school supply bags daily. They would take it out of their desk to use their pencils/machanical pencils during writing and math. The pencil sharpeners have been such a convience for them. They don't have to use the loud machanical pencil sharpener and distract others. I love these school supply bags because less time is wasted looking for their writing tools. I would just tell them to bring their supply bags to their small group time and start the lesson immediately. We are appreciative of your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760719044962,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-students/9451286/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":9399109,"letterContent":"Thank you for such generous donations of books for our two classrooms to enjoy and learn from. Students were excited to now have their own hard copy of the book to hold onto and read long with the read alouds. We are going to use the books to help teach character traits, character development, and learn about the Native American people. Students will also use the books during small group settings to work on reading fluency, accuracy and summarizing what they have read using the strategy SWBST (Somebody-wanted-but-so-then). Again, a huge THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1757883683254,"projectUrl":"project/native-american-study/9399109/","projectTitle":"Native American Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":9497976,"letterContent":"This was such a wonderful donation for my students! They loved the different activities during their break and transitional times. The dice is a quick active break for students. They enjoyed rolling the dice and seeing what it lands on. The bingo game takes a little longer so we would use it during our rainy day indoor recess day. They would laugh, giggle and struggle through the movements at first but now they are more flexible. We will continue to use these materials through the school year and onwards. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1754276997827,"projectUrl":"project/active-movement/9497976/","projectTitle":"Active Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":9339666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for such generous donations! Students were so excited to get books they can read and listen to read aloud. We are now starting our research unit. We will be using these books as read aloud during our mini lessons and as independent research resources. Students will be assigned a region to research on as a group project. They will use these books as one source of resources for researching. They will learn how to take notes on important facts for their assigned regions and eventually create a 5 paragraph persuasive essay on their regions. \r\nThey will create a brochure and present to their classmates. These learning opportunities were possible due to your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1752508143335,"projectUrl":"project/my-environment-and-me/9339666/","projectTitle":"My Environment and Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":9376393,"letterContent":"Thank you for such a generous donation! We have been using the BINGO games in small groups to review multiplication and word problems. I typed up the story problems and we worked through some problems together. Students were then given some story cards to read and solve during their independent work time. The next time we met we would then play BINGO with the story problems. Students who won were given a small prize from the prize bins. There are so many prizes for them to choose from the donations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757539803008,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun/9376393/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":9377872,"projectId":9078692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my 3rd graders now each have their very own water bottle to use at school. Something as simple as a water bottle makes a big difference. It helps my students stay hydrated, healthy, and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows my students that people care about their learning and well-being. They were so excited to receive their bottles, and I know it will encourage them to take better care of themselves while also helping us build a sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your gift has truly made an impact, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742961643545,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-and-inspire-support-personaliz/9078692/","projectTitle":"\"Hydrate and Inspire: Support Personalized Water Bottles for Mca Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377872"},{"teacherId":9053323,"projectId":9046632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Since we received the new resources, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation during active learning time. Students are not only engaging with excitement but also sharing laughter and creativity as they explore these materials. \r\n\r\nThese learning tools have greatly enriched their understanding of the diversity that surrounds us. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, students are discovering new cultures, perspectives, and ideas that help foster a more inclusive mindset. The impact of your contribution is truly invaluable, as it has created an environment where my students feel empowered to learn and grow. Thank you once again for supporting their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1744123131605,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-differences-in-pre-kindergar/9046632/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Differences in Pre-Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pa Houa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053323_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688489532761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pahouaher"},{"teacherId":2467946,"projectId":9038627,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. We needed books to add to our thematic Social Studies Units for the 2025-26 school year and you have made that possible. \r\n\r\n We are set to go! We will have the books to study the United States 5 regions and learn more about each regions. As we approach week 4 of our beginning of this school year, we are excited to get a hold of those books. Though we don't have a classroom set, we have a set as read aloud. In addition to that, we also received some graphic novels written by some favorite series such as \"I Survive\" and \"The Magic Tree House.\" \r\n\r\n We will have fun learning!","fullyFundedDate":1744033068340,"projectUrl":"project/get-students-reading-create-a-diverse/9038627/","projectTitle":"Get Students Reading! Create A Diverse Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Na Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467946_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628638290863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2467946"},{"teacherId":8810904,"projectId":9078676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Stay Hydrated, Stay Focused: 32 Water Bottles for MCA Success!\" project. Your generosity is already making a big impact!\r\n\r\nThe students are using their water bottles every day to stay hydrated and focused. We recently went on a field trip to the zoo to learn about how animals live in their natural habitats. The students were able to carry their water bottles with them, ensuring they stayed refreshed as they explored different animal exhibits and discussed how hydration is essential for both animals and humans.\r\n\r\nWhen the bottles arrived, the students were thrilled! They immediately personalized them and expressed how much easier it was to stay focused now that they had water right at their desks.\r\n\r\nOur next project involves using the water bottles during a STEM experiment to see how different materials affect water temperature. The students will measure, track, and analyze how long it takes for water to cool in various containers, connecting it to their learning on insulation and materials.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference, not just in hydration, but in creating a more focused and engaged learning environment. Thank you again for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1742963020233,"projectUrl":"project/stay-hydrated-stay-focused-32-water-bo/9078676/","projectTitle":"Stay Hydrated, Stay Focused: 32 Water Bottles for MCA Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8810904_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759186071158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8810904"},{"teacherId":4400970,"projectId":9115945,"letterContent":"My students and I greatly appreciate your generous donations. They were in awe of our new learning tools and have used them daily to making our space more comfortable. \r\n\r\nThe stools and seat cushions have been well loved in our small learning space. Students have chosen to use the cushions as seats on the floor. They have also added it their stools for a more comfortable learning experience. They sometimes add multiple cushions together to lay on the floor as they work independently. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746664662574,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-small-spaces/9115945/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Small Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pang Bee Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400970_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697751676632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4400970"},{"teacherId":9243092,"projectId":9300338,"letterContent":"This donation has been a great essential to my classroom. Prior to this, I did not have anything to organize my blossoming classroom library. The shelves that were donated have been put to good use. I love the ease of the shelves being able to rotate, making it easier for my students to select books. It also helps to not take up too much space inside our already limited space.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see how our classroom space has been utilized with these shelves. The books that were also donated have been a fun addition to what I was able to curate over the summer for them.\r\n\r\nThe students also love sitting on the stools outside of group time. It is a little different from their normal chairs that it makes it feel special when they are working or being with friends.","fullyFundedDate":1746786982761,"projectUrl":"project/reading-takes-you-places/9300338/","projectTitle":"Reading Takes You Places","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mai Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9243092"},{"teacherId":9009118,"projectId":9185258,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your giving our classroom an extra boost in resources and materials. Students are engaged in new learning and are able to make more connections from the books that we read in the classroom and being able to see them in the classroom. For example when we learned about the cycle of a butterfly, students were able to use magnify glasses to look at the various parts of the butterfly cycle. Also, during our healthy unit, we were able to use the x-rays on our light table to see bones. \r\n\r\nThe students were ecstatic to see all the new items and were also very grateful for all the gracious donations. They helped me to unpack the items, organize them in each learning center, and also put away some for another time. We will continue to use these items year after year with a new set of students. As a teacher, I love to showcase students learning to their families by taking photos and videos of what they create with the materials. 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