{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Esperanza Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6620190,"projectId":10370965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. All the supplies are being used daily in my classroom. They were very excited for all organization supplies. The pencil holders have helped them keep their pencil in one place. Usually pencils end up on the floor by the middle of the day. \r\n\r\nThe back seat pockets are very helpful. Students are able to keep their supplies in one place. Books, whiteboards and all materials are in one place. I am very grateful and thankful to all the donations. My students are enjoying every single donation.","fullyFundedDate":1786117285188,"projectUrl":"project/organization-essentials/10370965/","projectTitle":"Organization Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6620190_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110828943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6620190"},{"teacherId":2833559,"projectId":10221980,"letterContent":"Let me start by saying thank you again for supporting me and my classroom with your donations. I was able to create a space where we can store and organize out ipads. We use these daily and the ability to have everything readily available to students has made a huge impact.\r\n\r\nThe shelf helps and storage baskets allows us to store our headphones in a way where even my youngest students can reach them and independently store them. The organizer on top is the perfect fit for our ten ipads and helps the students keep them organized. This makes getting our materials so quick! \r\n\r\nHaving this space makes our class so much better.","fullyFundedDate":1777906469298,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-reading-and-technology/10221980/","projectTitle":"Small Group Reading and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833559_orig.png?crop=298,298,x49,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660576108582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-watson4"},{"teacherId":5526560,"projectId":10247355,"letterContent":"These student mailboxes have already made a big difference in my classroom! I just started using them at the beginning of this school year. After teaching the procedures, my students have caught on and are taking care of their papers and folders at the beginning and end of each day.\r\nI love that I now have a way to give that task to the students. Not only does it help them be more responsible, it also takes something off of my plate, which I appreciate. \r\nI can't thank you enough for your donation to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778028356521,"projectUrl":"project/student-mailboxes/10247355/","projectTitle":"Student Mailboxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5526560_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531447616070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5526560"},{"teacherId":10081439,"projectId":9884547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to my classroom!\r\nMy students have enjoyed the building supplies, such as the Knex, snapblocks and science viewers. But the BEST part was watching the butterflies develop and fly away. The looks on their faces as each step happened was priceless.\r\nThe Cyanotype Paper was a wonderful experience for them. They were able to see the sun work in real time. They had such fun collecting natural things to make art. We also used the paper to make their name with magnets and the sun.\r\nAs this year commences with new students, they are also enjoying the snapblocks and other hands on materials. I have yet to use the cyanotype paper with this new group, but will be doing so before long. The joy that comes from each new experience that the kids have is so exciting. When the parents see pictures of their children doing cool stuff it gives them joy as well (through classdojo).","fullyFundedDate":1772807135482,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-for-little-learners/9884547/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Copas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081439_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752682834744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081439"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":10404582,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new book bins are making it easier and more enjoyable for students to find books they are excited to read! The bins allow us to organize books in kid-friendly ways by popular topics, series, characters, and interests. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by shelves filled with book spines, students can browse through clearly organized collections, see book covers more easily, and independently find books that catch their attention.\r\n\r\nThese bins are especially helpful for our youngest readers and for students who may still be developing confidence when choosing books. Easier browsing means students spend less time searching and more time reading. We are already creating a library experience that feels more accessible, organized, and inviting—one where every student can experience the excitement of discovering a book that feels just right.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our readers and helping us create a library designed with children in mind. Your generosity has provided much more than book storage—you have helped make books easier to discover, reading choices more independent, and trips to the library even happier!","fullyFundedDate":1785178134024,"projectUrl":"project/book-bins-happy-readers/10404582/","projectTitle":"Book Bins = Happy Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3582818_orig.jpg?crop=2185,2185,x0,y466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749045767325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdonaldreads"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":10231319,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library has become an even more inviting place for students to browse, discover, and fall in love with books. The new display and organization materials have helped us create the welcoming feel of a bookstore, with books displayed so their colorful covers can catch students' attention and encourage them to explore. Instead of simply seeing rows of book spines, students can more easily spot exciting titles, favorite characters, and new books they might never have discovered otherwise.\r\n\r\nThis project has made choosing a book more engaging and accessible for our young readers. Attractive, organized displays encourage students to browse independently, explore beyond their usual choices, and experience the excitement of finding a book that feels just right for them. Creating a beautiful, student-friendly library environment also sends an important message that books, reading, and our students' experiences in the library are worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring a little bookstore magic into our school library! Your generosity has transformed the way students interact with our collection and has helped us create a space where discovering a new book feels exciting, special, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778024233603,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-bookstore-magic-to-our-library/10231319/","projectTitle":"Bringing Bookstore Magic to Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3582818_orig.jpg?crop=2185,2185,x0,y466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749045767325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdonaldreads"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":10231095,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library collection now includes more books in which students can see themselves, their families, their cultures, and their experiences reflected in the stories they read. These books also give students opportunities to learn about people whose lives and experiences may be different from their own. When children see themselves represented on the pages of a book, it sends a powerful message: **you belong here, and your story matters.**\r\n\r\nThese new books are helping us create a library collection that better reflects the wonderful diversity of our school community. They spark conversations, build understanding, encourage empathy, and help students discover new perspectives—all while strengthening their love of reading. Students deserve both \"mirror\" books that reflect their own lives and \"window\" books that introduce them to the wider world.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a library where every child can feel seen, valued, and welcome. Your generosity has put meaningful stories directly into students' hands, and these books will continue making an impact as they are read, shared, discussed, and loved for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778030031529,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters-stories-for-our/10231095/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters: Stories for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3582818_orig.jpg?crop=2185,2185,x0,y466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749045767325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdonaldreads"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":10223650,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have exciting new opportunities to grow as writers through creative journaling. The journals and writing materials funded through this project give students a welcoming, low-pressure way to put their thoughts, ideas, stories, and imaginations onto paper. Creative prompts and engaging supplies make writing feel fun and personal, encouraging even reluctant writers to pick up a pencil and give it a try.\r\n\r\nCreative journaling helps students strengthen important literacy skills while also developing their individual voices. As students write, draw, brainstorm, and create, they practice vocabulary, sentence development, storytelling, organization, and written expression. Most importantly, they begin to see writing as more than a school assignment—it can be a way to explore ideas, be creative, and share a little piece of themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our young writers the tools and encouragement they need to create. Your generosity is helping us build a library where students know that their ideas are valuable, their creativity is celebrated, and their voices deserve to be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1778000235497,"projectUrl":"project/growing-writers-through-creative-journal/10223650/","projectTitle":"Growing Writers Through Creative Journaling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3582818_orig.jpg?crop=2185,2185,x0,y466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749045767325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdonaldreads"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":9391182,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library has new chapter books that are helping students grow into stronger, more confident, and more enthusiastic readers. These books give students exciting choices as they make the important transition from shorter books to longer, more complex stories. Having fresh, appealing titles on our shelves encourages students to take that next step as readers and discover characters, series, and stories that keep them coming back for more.\r\n\r\nThese chapter books are helping students build reading stamina, expand their vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop the habit of reading for pleasure. One of the greatest joys in our library is watching a student finish a book they loved and immediately ask, \"Is there another one?\" With a wider variety of high-interest chapter books available, more students can find books that match both their reading level and their interests.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our growing readers. Your generosity has placed books directly into students' hands and helped create positive reading experiences that can shape how they feel about books for years to come. These books will be read, shared, recommended, and loved by many students!","fullyFundedDate":1758855082758,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-with-chapter-books/9391182/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers with Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3582818_orig.jpg?crop=2185,2185,x0,y466&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749045767325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdonaldreads"},{"teacherId":8650097,"projectId":10207696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my fourth-grade classroom. All of the materials have already been put to use, and my students and I are so grateful. \r\n\r\nThe Sterlite drawers have been used to organize colored pencils, and the book bins have been used to hold different types of paper. We have used the journals for vocabulary words as well as common words to help us write. The materials for birthday bags have brought so much joy to students who have already had a birthday. The zipper pouches have kept our headphones organized in our desks. \r\n\r\nWe are so incredibly thankful for your generosity. Thank you again for supporting public education.","fullyFundedDate":1785256062024,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-a-new-year/10207696/","projectTitle":"Essentials for a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650097_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785255468113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8650097"},{"teacherId":3681322,"projectId":10175365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation toward my project. I am delighted to be able to start off the year with essential materials needed for teaching. The laminating sheet and dry erase sleeves are great for my students to use during phonics. We practice reading skills each and every day and use a lot of dry erase markers for these activities. I am also able to laminate centers to play games with my students that reinforce their learning goals in reading. We have brand new dry erase markers, eraser, and sleeves that make learning so much easier. I love to start off the year on the right foot and having these fresh, new materials just makes it so much better. The stickers also help my students feel motivated when they have achieved small goals in reading. My students are excited to start off the year with new, necessary materials. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for giving to my project. My heart is in teaching every one of my students become successful and your contribution just makes it so much easier on me. Thank you for making this project possible with your help.","fullyFundedDate":1775092418374,"projectUrl":"project/replenishing-the-essentials/10175365/","projectTitle":"Replenishing the Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raygoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3681322_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588725117710","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3681322"},{"teacherId":3582818,"projectId":9391061,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our library shelves are now filled with engaging STEM books that invite students to explore, question, discover, and dream. These new books give our young readers opportunities to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math through fascinating nonfiction, exciting stories, colorful illustrations, and real-world examples. Students are especially excited to discover books about topics that capture their curiosity, and that excitement often leads them to read even more.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us connect literacy with hands-on thinking and discovery. These books encourage students to ask questions, solve problems, investigate how things work, and imagine themselves as scientists, engineers, inventors, mathematicians, and creators. Just as importantly, they make STEM learning accessible to students with many different interests and reading abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and our school library. Your generosity has helped us create a collection that encourages both a love of reading and a love of learning. 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