{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Regency Place Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10073527,"projectId":10121185,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students were able to enjoy a rewarding and motivating experience during STAAR testing season. Your donations made a tremendous difference, and I am so thankful for the positive impact they had on my students.\r\nIn the weeks leading up to the STAAR assessment, my students worked incredibly hard. We spent 10 days reviewing important concepts, practicing skills, and building confidence. Testing season can often be stressful for students, so I wanted to create an environment that encouraged them to stay engaged, motivated, and excited about learning. Thanks to your support, I was able to do exactly that.\r\nOne of the highlights of our review period was our classroom incentive store. Throughout our review days, students earned classroom money by participating in lessons, demonstrating good effort, completing assignments, helping classmates, and showing perseverance. They were so excited to save their earnings and plan what they would purchase from the store. The snacks and rewards purchased through your donations gave students something meaningful to work toward, and they took great pride in earning their classroom money.\r\nThe excitement in the classroom was incredible. Every day, students looked forward to opportunities to earn rewards through their hard work and positive choices. The classroom store became much more than just a place to redeem prizes—it became a powerful tool for encouraging responsibility, goal setting, and persistence. Students learned the value of working toward a goal and experienced the satisfaction of seeing their efforts pay off.\r\nAnother favorite activity was the prize wheel. It quickly became one of the most anticipated parts of our review sessions. Students loved having the chance to spin the wheel and win prizes, and the excitement it generated brought so much energy and positivity into our classroom. Even students who were usually hesitant to participate became more engaged because they were eager to earn opportunities to spin the wheel. It created a fun and supportive atmosphere that helped make our review days memorable and enjoyable.\r\nThe snacks were also a huge success. Having special treats available during our review sessions helped students feel appreciated and encouraged. Something as simple as a favorite snack can make a big difference in helping students feel comfortable, motivated, and ready to learn. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminded me how meaningful these experiences can be for children.\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helped create positive memories during a time that can often feel overwhelming for students. Instead of focusing solely on the pressure of testing, my students were able to celebrate their hard work, support one another, and enjoy the learning process. The enthusiasm they showed throughout our review days was truly inspiring.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your donations provided much more than snacks and prizes—they provided encouragement, motivation, confidence, and joy. The excitement, engagement, and positive attitudes I saw throughout STAAR season would not have been possible without your support.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping make this experience so special for my students. Your generosity made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMaria Martinez and Students ❤️📚🎉","fullyFundedDate":1772550316791,"projectUrl":"project/road-to-staar-success/10121185/","projectTitle":"Road to STAAR Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752012834138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073527"},{"teacherId":8654381,"projectId":10014769,"letterContent":"My students and I give a heartfelt thank you for your generosity. When my students saw the boxes of snacks, juices, and supplies their eyes were shining bright. They couldn't wait to choose what they wanted to eat first! It was nice for each one of them to choose what they wanted but of course their favorite has been having a small piece of chocolate for a little motivation to keep up their wonderful work. \r\nWith your help, my tutoring groups were able to be fully present after school because they knew their most basic needs were being fulfilled. They truly enjoyed having the opportunity to pick a snack they wanted and enjoyed. The chips and cookies were a big hit with them. \r\nThe snacks not only benefited my tutoring groups but students whom I work with during the day. When they are hungry, we always have something on hand for them and they know that as well. It doesn't just end there. We have some testing days ahead and students utilize a lot of energy on these days, so it's very helpful to have snacks in stock. \r\nThe Kleenex came just in time and were put to use immediately. With the cold weather and now spring allergies, I am so thankful to have tissues to place all around our classroom. The lamination sheets have been put to use for our bulletin board and for student visuals. The sheets help everything last longer and are so durable. \r\nWe truly appreciate such kind people such as yourself who take the time to support students.","fullyFundedDate":1771790165430,"projectUrl":"project/munch-crunch-for-my-bunch/10014769/","projectTitle":"Munch Crunch for My Bunch!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654381"},{"teacherId":10179485,"projectId":10119682,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our small group counseling program. Because of your donation, our students have access to meaningful resources that help them build confidence, manage their emotions, and strengthen their social skills. Your kindness has created a safe and welcoming space where students feel supported, heard, and valued.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is making a lasting impact on the lives of our students, helping them develop skills they will carry with them both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for believing in the importance of mental health and for investing in the well-being and success of our elementary students.","fullyFundedDate":1773764716775,"projectUrl":"project/strong-minds-safe-spaces-supporting-st/10119682/","projectTitle":"Strong Minds, Safe Spaces: Supporting Students Through Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179485_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755269101865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179485"},{"teacherId":10073527,"projectId":9635141,"letterContent":"The project \"Enhancing Learning Experiences through Classroom Transformations\" created engaged , student-centered classroom that helped boost motivation, collaboration, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited when they saw the materials. They loved having the play-doh for our fractions unit. They were able to create models with the play-doh. We are going to do perimeter and area. We plan to use the safety vests and construction hats for a classroom transformation.\r\n\r\nThe materials allowed me to implement more creative, flexible, and differentiated instruction. I could provide targeted support for students who needed extra help, incorporate interactive lessons that appealed to different learning styles, and spend more time on deeper understanding rather than just reviewing basic concepts. Overall, the resources enabled a richer, more effective learning experience for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1763587148842,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-experiences-through-c/9635141/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Experiences through Classroom Transformations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752012834138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073527"},{"teacherId":10179485,"projectId":9703780,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the generous donors who supported our school's yoga club. Your kindness and belief in the importance of mental health and well-being for elementary children make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Because of your support, our children have the opportunity to learn mindfulness, build confidence, manage stress, and develop healthy habits that will benefit them now and in the future. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for believing in the power of nurturing young minds and hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1761053884344,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-our-students-through-mindful/9703780/","projectTitle":"Empowering Our Students Through Mindful Movement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179485_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755269101865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179485"},{"teacherId":10036823,"projectId":9370710,"letterContent":"Please accept my deepest and most sincere gratitude for your overwhelming support of the \"Science Matters\" project!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my classroom has been completely transformed into a rich, hands-on learning environment. My students are absolutely thrilled to engage with the wonderful new materials. We now have an amazing array of resources for exploring Physical Properties, delving into the Seasons, and immersing ourselves in Life Science. A particular highlight is our live butterfly habitat, which has captivated their imaginations!\r\n\r\nI truly could never have provided such wonderful, engaging, and enriching materials without your help. You have made science lessons in my classroom so much more interesting and engaging for every single student.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education and inspiring the next generation of scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1757504282951,"projectUrl":"project/science-matter/9370710/","projectTitle":"Science Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036823_orig.png?crop=441,441,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747331740202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036823"},{"teacherId":45500,"projectId":9487511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. This past week, my students were able to take home books for the first time from my classroom library. They were so excited to pick out a book of their choice. The students were able to choose a fiction or non fiction book. They took the book home in a plastic zipper pouch to ensure that the book would return each week. Students then get to write about the book they read in their reading journal. They then get to write a book review on their book so other students can become interested in the book too. Thank you for helping me get more books in the hands of my second graders.","fullyFundedDate":1756218678836,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-at-home-and-at-school/9487511/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy at Home and at School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kasey Grewe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45500_orig.jpg?crop=918,918,x162,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689275543268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grewe"},{"teacherId":10091756,"projectId":9530521,"letterContent":"I want to take this time to tell y'all how much the class and I appreciate the beautiful donation made to us. It is so heartwarming to know that people care so much. \r\n\r\nNow we live in Texas so the weather has been warm and sunny. We had our first cool front today. The games that y'all purchased for our bad weather recess days haven't quite been broken into yet, but the students are excited to get to use them and they have seen them. It's kind of like Christmas. They can't wait. They were especially excited for Battleship\r\nand don't know what Twister is yet lol 😝 but they will. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the stations activities and the students are loving them and learning a lot. Again, thank you so much. Keep up the strong work!","fullyFundedDate":1757505202270,"projectUrl":"project/strong-work/9530521/","projectTitle":"Strong Work!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10091756_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754254990830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10091756"},{"teacherId":45500,"projectId":9368425,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support means the world to me and to my students. Because of your kindness, we are able to have new books in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping to create a positive and exciting learning environment where students can grow, explore, and succeed. The joy on their faces when they use these resources is a reminder of the difference you've made.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and investment in our classroom. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping our students shine.","fullyFundedDate":1747772018454,"projectUrl":"project/reading-together-builds-reading-fluency/9368425/","projectTitle":"Reading Together Builds Reading Fluency!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kasey Grewe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45500_orig.jpg?crop=918,918,x162,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689275543268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grewe"},{"teacherId":45500,"projectId":9368480,"letterContent":"Just wanted to say thank you for your donations. The lamps and cloud light covers have made my classroom warm and inviting. The students love the carpet squares so they can sit on the floor and read with friend. The best part of the donations is the weighted elephant that they can snuggle in the calming corner. They also like being able to choose their emotion that they are feeling at the moment and choose a strategy on how they are going feel better in the calming corner. The students were super excited when I turned on the fish and octopus lamps on the first day of school. It makes the room light up in the corners and we can just learn in a quiet environment.","fullyFundedDate":1748538739521,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-safe-and-welcoming-learning/9368480/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Safe and Welcoming Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kasey Grewe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45500_orig.jpg?crop=918,918,x162,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689275543268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grewe"},{"teacherId":9997377,"projectId":9370765,"letterContent":"When we opened our box of books you would have been so touched at the gasps and excitement shown when the student saw an image that looked like them. Representation in literature is so important, and we are expanding their learning whilst giving our students a feeling of importance and confidence. \r\n\r\nOur school is currently in the top 5 highest reading numbers for our district and this addition will no doubt help us reach our reading goals this year! We cannot thank you enough for supplying us with these books.","fullyFundedDate":1752773171614,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-changing-lives/9370765/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Changing Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9997377_orig.jpg?crop=901,901,x6,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744313340664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9997377"},{"teacherId":45500,"projectId":9135824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students were so excited to see all the boxes with all the prizes that came our way. They loved the bubbles, fidget toys, stickers, and bracelets that they trade with their friends.\r\n\r\nMy students earn points through an app called class dojo for participation and behavior in class. They then get paid on Fridays using play money. Then the students get to shop at the class store with their money. They are learning how to save and budget their money for items like eating with the teacher, play doh, sitting by a friend, using the teachers pens and markers for a week are just some of the things that students use their money for. Most of the time, the student save their money for the next time the store opens which is every Friday afternoon. The students are given stickers during the day for making good choices. When it is a students' birthday, they get to shop the store for free. I plan to use the left over supplies for my new class in the fall but will have a play real money and coins so they can practice counting money and giving change. 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