{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ramon Garza Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6543604,"projectId":9476302,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for all your donations to my classroom! The kids absolutely love the carpet. They get so excited when they can sit on it and read or do classwork with friends. Oh and don't get me started on the rewards you sent! The etch a sketch is going home as a christmas gift. I would not be able to provide something like this for my students on my own, so I am beyond grateful. They love all the other prizes in their treasure box, too. They are so excited when they get to come spin the wheel for a chance to win. The little stuffed animals are a hit as well as a lot of the other little trinkets. Every kid likes to play with something different, so each item is just perfect for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763475003247,"projectUrl":"project/fun-rewards-for-hard-work/9476302/","projectTitle":"Fun Rewards for Hard Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6543604_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746113295138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6543604"},{"teacherId":7979109,"projectId":8591493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Garza Elementary School Instrumental Music Program! Your generous donation allowed us to add additional trombones to our classroom, which helped increase student participation in the low brass section. This made a big difference for our band, as more students had the chance to explore and enjoy playing this powerful and important instrument.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to receive and play the new trombones. Their enthusiasm and motivation have grown, and they are proud to be part of a stronger, more balanced ensemble. Your kindness has given them an opportunity they might not have had otherwise. Thank you for believing in music education and helping our young musicians thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1724083754020,"projectUrl":"project/build-our-trombone-section/8591493/","projectTitle":"Build our Trombone Section","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7979109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628819674018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7979109"},{"teacherId":7979109,"projectId":8591797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Garza Elementary School Instrumental Music Program! Your generous donation allowed us to add additional trombones to our classroom, which helped increase student participation in the low brass section. This made a big difference for our band, as more students had the chance to explore and enjoy playing this powerful and important instrument.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to receive and play the new trombones. Their enthusiasm and motivation have grown, and they are proud to be part of a stronger, more balanced ensemble. Your kindness has given them an opportunity they might not have had otherwise. Thank you for believing in music education and helping our young musicians thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1724083755911,"projectUrl":"project/additional-low-brass-instruments/8591797/","projectTitle":"Additional Low Brass Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7979109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628819674018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7979109"},{"teacherId":7979109,"projectId":8592050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the music program at Garza Elementary! Because of your generous donation, we now have more music stands for our students to use during class and performances. This has made it much easier for everyone to have their own stand and follow along with the music. The students feel more confident and focused thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nWe also received a brand new music stand rack, which helps us stay organized and take better care of our materials. It has made clean-up faster and helped keep our music room neat and safe. Your kindness means so much to us, and we are so grateful for the way you have helped our young musicians grow. 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It has made clean-up faster and helped keep our music room neat and safe. Your kindness means so much to us, and we are so grateful for the way you have helped our young musicians grow. Thank you for making a difference at Garza Elementary!","fullyFundedDate":1724083710890,"projectUrl":"project/additional-music-stands/8592100/","projectTitle":"Additional Music Stands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7979109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628819674018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7979109"},{"teacherId":7979109,"projectId":8689041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the music program at Garza Elementary! Because of your generous donation, we now have more music stands for our students to use during class and performances. This has made it much easier for everyone to have their own stand and follow along with the music. The students feel more confident and focused thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nWe also received a brand new music stand rack, which helps us stay organized and take better care of our materials. It has made clean-up faster and helped keep our music room neat and safe. Your kindness means so much to us, and we are so grateful for the way you have helped our young musicians grow. Thank you for making a difference at Garza Elementary!","fullyFundedDate":1731940446459,"projectUrl":"project/music-stands-for-music-class/8689041/","projectTitle":"Music Stands for Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7979109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628819674018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7979109"},{"teacherId":7979109,"projectId":8689077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the music program at Garza Elementary! Because of your generous donation, we now have more music stands for our students to use during class and performances. This has made it much easier for everyone to have their own stand and follow along with the music. The students feel more confident and focused thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nWe also received a brand new music stand rack, which helps us stay organized and take better care of our materials. It has made clean-up faster and helped keep our music room neat and safe. Your kindness means so much to us, and we are so grateful for the way you have helped our young musicians grow. 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The students feel more confident and focused thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nWe also received a brand new music stand rack, which helps us stay organized and take better care of our materials. It has made clean-up faster and helped keep our music room neat and safe. Your kindness means so much to us, and we are so grateful for the way you have helped our young musicians grow. Thank you for making a difference at Garza Elementary!","fullyFundedDate":1731940492426,"projectUrl":"project/music-stand-rack-for-organization/8689092/","projectTitle":"Music Stand Rack for Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Boyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7979109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628819674018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7979109"},{"teacherId":6212948,"projectId":9133110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our \"Health and Wellness Basics!\" project. Your donations helped get items like brushes, chapstick, shampoo, and snacks which have made an impact on the lives of my students. Many of them come to school facing challenges that go far beyond the classroom, and having access to these basic hygiene items helps them feel clean, confident, and cared for. The snacks have also been a huge help—making sure no child has to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are not only more comfortable, but they are also more focused and ready to learn. Something as simple as having a brush or chapstick can give a child a sense of dignity and help them feel like they belong. You've helped meet their basic needs, and that allows them to show up each day as their best selves. Thank you for being part of our classroom community and making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746787181718,"projectUrl":"project/health-and-wellness-basics/9133110/","projectTitle":"Health and Wellness Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross-Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6212948_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676820095882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jazmine-ross"},{"teacherId":6212948,"projectId":9189062,"letterContent":"I appreciate your kindness in providing period products to my 5th-grade students. Your generosity ensures that young students have access to these essential items, helping them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to focus on learning without unnecessary worry.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having these supplies readily available means they don't have to miss class or feel anxious about an unexpected moment. 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The healthy snacks helped them stay focused and energized through long test sessions, and having plenty of pencils meant no one had to worry about being unprepared. The motivational items, like encouraging notes and stickers, helped build their confidence and calm their nerves.\r\n\r\nThe headphones were especially helpful for students who needed quiet or used digital testing tools. With them, everyone could concentrate better and feel more comfortable. Your kindness helped turn a stressful time into a positive experience. My students felt cared for and supported, and that made them want to try their very best. Thank you for believing in them and helping set them up for success!","fullyFundedDate":1742920338854,"projectUrl":"project/testing-the-best-test-essentials-for-de/9190122/","projectTitle":"Testing the Best- Test Essentials for Deserving Kiddos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross-Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6212948_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676820095882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jazmine-ross"},{"teacherId":9348164,"projectId":9110324,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new bench and immediately started using it during reading time. They love having a cozy, flexible spot where they can relax and focus on their books, which has made independent reading much more enjoyable. One special moment was when a group of students took turns reading aloud to each other while sitting on the bench. It created a wonderful sense of community. 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