{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sawyer Elementary School - Spaulding Building","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":10019069,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Two Languages, One Classroom: Bilingual Library Upgrade\" project. The dictionaries have made a meaningful difference in how my students approach reading and writing. They are using them daily to look up unfamiliar words, check meanings, and make connections between Spanish and English. This has helped students become more independent and confident as they work through texts and express their ideas in writing.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is interactive and purposeful. Students read independently, work with partners, and participate in small group instruction. With the dictionaries, they are able to pause, clarify meaning, and continue reading without losing momentum. I've seen students take ownership of their learning by using the dictionaries instead of immediately asking for help, which has strengthened both their comprehension and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who used to feel stuck when they didn't understand a word are now more willing to keep trying. They are excited to discover new words and share what they learn with their classmates. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students can grow as confident, bilingual readers and writers.","fullyFundedDate":1768779067148,"projectUrl":"project/two-languages-one-classroom-bilingual/10019069/","projectTitle":"Two Languages, One Classroom: Bilingual Library Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9978158,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Building Traditions: Lunar New Year Through Construction & Creativity\" project. The construction paper and art materials have allowed my students to fully engage in hands-on learning as we explored Lunar New Year traditions. Students used the materials to create lanterns, red envelopes, and other crafts that connected directly to what we were learning. These activities helped bring the content to life and gave students a meaningful way to express their understanding.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited and eager to begin creating. They took pride in their work and were especially engaged as they shared the meaning behind their projects with classmates. I saw students making connections between the crafts and the traditions we discussed, which deepened their understanding and made learning more memorable.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials to support creative projects that connect to our reading and social studies lessons. These hands-on experiences are helping students build both academic skills and cultural awareness. Thank you for helping create a classroom where learning is active, meaningful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1767752793360,"projectUrl":"project/building-traditions-lunar-new-year-thro/9978158/","projectTitle":"Building Traditions: Lunar New Year Through Construction & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9840542,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Building Bilingual Readers: Books and Dictionaries for My Students\" project. These new books and dictionaries have made a meaningful difference in our classroom. During our reading block, students are using the texts to practice key skills such as identifying the main idea, describing characters, and explaining the author's purpose. The dictionaries have been especially helpful for my bilingual students, giving them the confidence to look up unfamiliar words and make connections between Spanish and English. This has strengthened both their comprehension and their vocabulary development.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative. Students read independently, work with partners, and participate in small group discussions where they share their thinking. I've seen students become more engaged and willing to take risks as readers. Some students who were previously hesitant now reach for books more often and use the dictionaries to support their understanding instead of giving up when something feels challenging.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping create a classroom where all students can access texts, build language, and grow as confident bilingual readers. Thank you for making that possible and for supporting my students' learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767621895803,"projectUrl":"project/building-bilingual-readers-books-and-di/9840542/","projectTitle":"Building Bilingual Readers: Books and Dictionaries for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9890977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Creative Indoor Play\" project. The games, LEGOs, and other indoor activities have become an important part of our classroom, especially during indoor recess and center time. Students are using these materials to build, create, and problem-solve together. I've seen them work collaboratively to design structures with LEGOs, take turns during board games, and practice communication skills as they explain their thinking to one another. These moments have turned play into meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were beyond excited. They immediately began exploring and asking to use them during their free time. What stood out most was how quickly they began working together sharing ideas, helping each other, and celebrating their creations. The games have also helped students practice patience and teamwork, skills that carry over into our academic time.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue to use these materials to support social-emotional learning, collaboration, and creative thinking. They provide students with a positive outlet, especially during the winter months when we spend more time indoors. Thank you for creating a classroom environment where students can learn, connect, and grow through play.","fullyFundedDate":1767074737363,"projectUrl":"project/creative-indoor-play-legos-magna-tiles/9890977/","projectTitle":"Creative Indoor Play: LEGOs, Magna-Tiles, and Games for Winter Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9973894,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring our \"Celebrating Lunar New Year Through Literacy Centers\" project to life. These materials have transformed the way my students experience learning in our classroom. The explorer globe has been a powerful tool during our discussions about Lunar New Year, helping students locate countries where it is celebrated and make real-world connections. During literacy centers, students use the magnetic tabletop boards to write, draw, and respond to texts, which has made learning more interactive and accessible for all learners, especially my bilingual students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were immediately drawn to them. The bean bag chair quickly became a favorite reading spot, giving students a comfortable space to enjoy books independently. The chair bands have also made a noticeable difference students who need movement are now able to stay focused and engaged during lessons without disrupting others. I've seen students who usually struggle to sit still participate more and stay on task longer.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed me to create more flexible and inclusive centers where students can learn in ways that meet their needs. Moving forward, we will continue using these materials to explore different cultures through reading and writing, while also building stronger comprehension and communication skills. Thank you for supporting an environment where all students can feel comfortable, curious, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767037071661,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-through-liter/9973894/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year Through Literacy Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9938663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Growing Readers & Writers\" project. The copy paper and pencils have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My second-grade bilingual students use these materials every single day during our reading and writing block. With the paper, students are able to draft, revise, and publish their writing pieces from opinion paragraphs about their favorite Hispanic candies to personal narratives and responses to reading. The pencils have been especially helpful because they are durable and allow students to write comfortably without constant interruptions for sharpening or broken lead. This has helped us maximize instructional time and keep students focused on their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Something as simple as having their own fresh pencil and clean paper made them feel ready and proud to learn. I saw an immediate increase in engagement students were eager to write more, share their ideas, and even ask for extra paper to continue working during independent time. For many of my students, having consistent access to basic supplies removes a barrier and allows them to fully participate and feel confident as learners.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to support our classroom projects, including our student publishing book and daily writing practice. Students will be working on organizing their ideas, adding details, and strengthening their bilingual literacy skills in both Spanish and English. Your generosity is helping build not only academic skills, but also confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Thank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764813389994,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-writers/9938663/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers & Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":10177453,"projectId":9596404,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we now have a classroom printer that we use every day. It has made a big difference in how we learn. We are able to quickly print graphic organizers, practice sheets, and activities that help students stay engaged and show their thinking.\r\n\r\nFor example, we have used the printer to create resources for our math and reading centers, giving students meaningful opportunities to practice important skills independently and in small groups.\r\n\r\nWe also use the printer to send home homework and learning resources so families can support their children at home. This has helped strengthen the connection between school and home.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that all of our students have the tools they need to practice, stay engaged, and succeed. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1765205078245,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning-daily-with-classroom-p/9596404/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning Daily with Classroom Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Victoriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177453_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755210707610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177453"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9707765,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new materials from our DonorsChoose project From Ideas to Published Stories, my students have been using them to strengthen their writing from start to finish—brainstorming ideas, planning, drafting, revising, and creating final \"published\" pieces they are truly proud of. One of my favorite moments was watching students choose a topic they care about, organize their thoughts, and use the resources to add stronger details and complete sentences. They were especially excited during our \"author time,\" when they got to work like real writers and prepare their stories for a final share. When the materials first arrived, the reaction was immediate, students were smiling, asking when we could start, and carefully flipping through everything with so much excitement and curiosity. They felt important, like their writing mattered, and that motivation carried into our daily lessons. Next, we are continuing to grow as writers by focusing on adding descriptive details, using transition words, and improving our editing skills so our writing is clear and polished. We are working toward a class celebration where students will share their published stories with classmates and families, building confidence, voice, and pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1758222339716,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-published-stories/9707765/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Published Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9891057,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, my students now have access to warm scarves, gloves, and hats during the cold winter months. These items have helped students stay comfortable and healthy, especially during recess (on those \"not so cold\" days) and arrival/dismissal. When students aren't distracted by the cold, they are able to focus better and participate more in learning. This project has also strengthened our classroom community by making every student feel safe, supported, and cared for. Having these items available has allowed me to meet a basic need immediately, so students can concentrate on learning instead of being distracted by the cold.","fullyFundedDate":1763606417097,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-mustangs-warm-this-winter/9891057/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Mustangs Warm This Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arroyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9581780_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733714781877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9581780"},{"teacherId":9581780,"projectId":9354743,"letterContent":"The HTV iron-on machine has had a meaningful impact on my students' creativity. 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