{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gloria Casarez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10229867,"projectId":10215458,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a wonderful update on how your generosity is transforming our speech therapy room! Thanks to your support, we have been using our new therapy tools to target one of the trickiest milestones in speech development: the elusive \"R\" sound.\r\n\r\nThe new resources—especially the auditory feedback tools that allow students to clearly hear themselves in real time—have completely changed the game. Mastering the \"R\" sound takes incredible patience and practice. Being able to hear their own voice amplified and clear gives my students instant feedback, helping them make subtle adjustments and truly understand what a correct sound feels and sounds like.\r\n\r\nThe moment a student's eyes light up when they hear themselves produce a crisp, perfect \"R\" for the first time is unforgettable. That immediate audio feedback turns frustration into instant pride and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nYour investment provided more than just speech tools; you gave my students the power to self-monitor, take charge of their progress, and hear their own success firsthand. Thank you for giving these hard-working communicators the tools they need to shine!","fullyFundedDate":1777996701249,"projectUrl":"project/k-5-students-need-speech-therapy-materia/10215458/","projectTitle":"K-5 Students Need Speech Therapy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229867_orig.jpg?crop=2459,2459,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776968989580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229867"},{"teacherId":10470000,"projectId":10169187,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new materials brought pure excitement and immediate relief to our K and 1nd-grade Autism Support classroom. When the boxes were opened, my students' eyes lit up as they gravitated toward the bright, colorful fine motor supplies, eager to start strengthening their pincer grasp for daily writing. The moment they slipped on the new headphones, you could see a visible wave of calm sweep across their faces as background noise faded away. Having these dedicated, high-quality resources made our students feel incredibly proud and supported, transforming their daily routine into a calmer, more empowering experience.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these tools daily to foster independence and advance our core literacy skills. The new storage bins have made transitions seamless through organized \"Break Bins,\" allowing students to move smoothly between focused work and earned rewards with far less anxiety. Meanwhile, students use their noise-canceling headphones to engage deeply with reading software without auditory distraction. Moving forward, we will continue using the headphones to build stamina and comfort for future state testing software, while using our fine motor materials in small-group centers to help students master letter formation and write complete sentences.","fullyFundedDate":1778543407605,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-transitions-and-talents-in-aut/10169187/","projectTitle":"Tools for Transitions and Talents in Autism Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10470000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776970052027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10470000"},{"teacherId":10489927,"projectId":10248654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who generously contributed to our classroom! Your kindness and support have made a wonderful difference for all of my students.\r\n\r\nMy students are so happy and excited to use their new classroom supplies. These materials are helping them every day as they write, color, draw, cut, create, and learn. Having the supplies they need allows them to participate in meaningful learning activities and express their creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy and excitement to our classroom. We truly appreciate your contribution and your support of our students' education. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping provide the materials that make learning fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Kaylor and Our Second Grade Dual language Students\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for making a difference in our students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778273254465,"projectUrl":"project/culturally-relevant-empowering/10248654/","projectTitle":"Culturally Relevant & Empowering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10489927"},{"teacherId":7393331,"projectId":8593218,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you so much for your extraordinary generosity in funding our classroom project. While our original request for chair pockets was unavailable at funding, these replacement materials have immediately elevated our daily kindergarten routines. The dry-erase pack, triangular grip pencils, and extra erasers provide our young learners with daily, low-stakes opportunities to practice writing and fine motor skills. The magnetic ten-frame sets and counters turn abstract math concepts into engaging, hands-on learning, while the collapsible stools offer flexible seating options that help students stay focused. Together, these essential tools promote daily participation, confidence, and interactive learning across literacy and math.","fullyFundedDate":1726746843031,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-organization-chair-pock/8593218/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Organization: Chair Pockets for Young Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minoshka's Kindergarten Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7393331_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785884571146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7393331"},{"teacherId":7401040,"projectId":9519450,"letterContent":"These donations make a tangible impact in my classroom by providing essential, everyday materials like markers, dry erase boards, and glue. My students come from low-income families, and while some are able to bring supplies at the beginning of the year, many arrive empty-handed. Although the School District of Philadelphia provides a small allotment for supplies, it is unfortunately not enough to cover our actual needs. Having these materials donated lifts a significant financial burden off my shoulders and gives me the creative freedom to plan engaging daily activities, knowing my students will always have the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758840230927,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-tools-for-kindergarten-success/9519450/","projectTitle":"Everyday Tools for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7401040_orig.jpg?crop=772,772,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664730725701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7401040"},{"teacherId":3303536,"projectId":9860041,"letterContent":"We are using the pencils and paper every single day to support meaningful learning. Students now have consistent access to materials for note-taking, math practice, and writing assignments without interruption. One special moment that stood out was during a math lesson when every student was able to work through problems independently on fresh paper, showing their thinking step by step. The reward prizes have also become a powerful motivator—students earn them through effort, participation, and growth, which has helped build a positive and focused classroom culture.\r\n\r\nMy students were genuinely excited and grateful when they saw the supplies. There were smiles, cheers, and lots of \"thank yous.\" Many students immediately asked when they could start using the new pencils and what they could earn with the reward prizes. It meant so much to see them feel supported and valued, knowing that others cared enough to invest in their learning.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are building their skills through ongoing math problem-solving and written responses that require them to explain their thinking clearly. Having reliable supplies allows them to focus fully on learning rather than worrying about materials. As we move forward, students will continue practicing independence, perseverance, and pride in their work—skills that will support them not just in this unit, but throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel prepared, motivated, and excited to learn. 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