{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Esperanza Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10180433,"projectId":9604208,"letterContent":"My students have loved the health board that is in place! We have had many lessons on the board including about hand washing, how to prevent becoming sick, and how to cough/cover our sneeze! I have also used the health board as a tool to let my students have a break when they are sick in here and just want a minute to draw or color. It has been an amazing resource for the nurses clinic and I am so thankful for all the donors that have been involved. Know you have made a positive impact on these students!","fullyFundedDate":1755791793683,"projectUrl":"project/health-board/9604208/","projectTitle":"Health Board","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dakota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180433"},{"teacherId":10081439,"projectId":9467652,"letterContent":"The sensory materials you provided for my classroom have really made the kids have some great opportunities to play with a variety of materials. \r\nSome things we did: We write in the shaving cream either letters or numbers at least once a week. At the end I add a drop of the liquid watercolors to each child's shaving cream....a drop of joy. I freeze the shaving cream that has been used and they get a different sensory experience the second time around. They are so jazzed by the cold semi-crunchy feeling shaving cream.\r\nWe've also mixed shaving cream and glue to create puffy paint...we painted with it when we did fire safety as smoke on our paper to crawl under.\r\nThe liquid watercolors have been used for painting and coloring the pasta, popcorn and rice. This has given the kids some great experiences with color, texture and measuring. \r\nWe used the cornstarch to make Oobleck (or non-Newtonian fluid). This was a great messy delight, that can be used over and over again.\r\nThe baby oil was mixed with flour to make cloud dough and the kids love the feel of it. \r\nYou have really MADE prek the experience it should be!","fullyFundedDate":1754410657662,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fun-in-pre-k/9467652/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fun in Pre-K!","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":7959192,"projectId":9465054,"letterContent":"Your donation to help fund my project was so impactful. My students use the elkonin boxes daily, and they are so helpful with learning to read and write words. These elkonin boxes include magnets, which gives students the opportunity to move the magnet as they hear each sound in the word. Many of my students have learning disabilities, and this movement helps distinguish sounds, allowing them to understand fully how to read and write. \r\n\r\nNot only are my students impacted by the elkonin boxes, but they also have benefited greatly from the wobble cushions you funded. Attention Deficit Disorder causes many students to remain unfocused, and requiring them to sit still during a small group is almost impossible. These wobble cushions allow their little bodies to move while learning, and not distracting others around them. I look forward to using these for years to come!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated, and I am truly thankful for people like you that are willing to donate to help students in need.","fullyFundedDate":1752778245795,"projectUrl":"project/kinesthetic-kids-learning-through-fun-/9465054/","projectTitle":"Kinesthetic Kids: Learning Through Fun & Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gillin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7959192_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643938638957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brooke-gillin"},{"teacherId":2833559,"projectId":9209733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making a difference in my classroom with your donations. My students love using the buzzers for all of our remediation games and they have helped us to be so much more engaged. My students are excited to practice their learning because these are so fun!\r\nThe chart paper has been used to make engaging anchor charts that the students use to help them remember skills and to interact with the skills. They have been able to create visuals of what they have learned to share with their peers and I know that they get a boost to their confidence through this.\r\nYour donation truly makes a difference in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1743214411533,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-for-reading/9209733/","projectTitle":"Buzzing for Reading","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":1786358,"projectId":9061319,"letterContent":"As a PreK classroom that uses art materials for projects everyday.. all the materials are being used daily for math.. ELA.. sel .. steam projects. \r\nYoung children often do not have the vocabulary to express what they want to share or convey but they can easily do it with the arts. \r\nWe did an amazing project where each child had mini canvases with their first initials taped on.. we used some of the paints you provided to bounce paint and removed the tape to reveal beautiful masterpieces. Thank you for the gift of self expression!","fullyFundedDate":1747156615798,"projectUrl":"project/looking-at-art-through-the-eyes-of-young/9061319/","projectTitle":"Looking at Art Through the Eyes of Young Creative Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1786358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727665651454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1786358"},{"teacherId":4585730,"projectId":9219946,"letterContent":"I want to thank all the donors for your generous gifts. The rhythm sticks have already been put to use. as time goes rhythm sticks wear out so it was great to be able to replace the cracked sticks with the new sticks.\r\n\r\nWe now have stands for all the Orff instruments. It has been a long journey to gradually get stands for all the instruments. This will make it easier to move the instruments around, because of that they will get a lot more use.\r\n\r\nAs we started the ukulele club it is so much easier to store the instruments on a rack. The kids can easily retrieve ukulele and put it back. I can store them out of the way and bring them out with ease when it is time. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping out our school so each student will have a chance for a more rounded education.","fullyFundedDate":1746573835579,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-the-ukuleles/9219946/","projectTitle":"A Home for the Ukuleles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4585730_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565638622270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4585730"},{"teacherId":8650097,"projectId":9242464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project. With your generosity, I was able to create an organized classroom for my new group of students. We have been able to keep the classroom neat because of these items. The testing tents have been amazing for the beginning-of-year assessments. They help students stay focused. The cadies and drawers have helped keep our art materials organized and easy for students to access. The zipper pouches have been perfect to keep our headphones in great condition and prevent them from getting tangled. My students and I love being able to keep our room organized. It keeps things consistent, which is important to my students. We thank you so much for your kindness, and thank you for supporting public education.","fullyFundedDate":1746474410199,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-classroom-is-essential/9242464/","projectTitle":"An Organized Classroom is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650097_orig.jpg?crop=684,683,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666212246620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8650097"},{"teacherId":8650097,"projectId":8894526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were very excited when they saw the brand new rugs in our classroom. The two carpets have provided extra places for my students to sit and work together. The scalloped carpet has made our sitting table much more comfortable for students to sit at. The shag rug has added a comfortable place for students to come sit under the smart board to engage in lessons. My students love to be able to get up out of their seats and move around the room, and these carpets have provided a way for them to do this. Thank you for contributing to our classroom. My students and I are very grateful to you.","fullyFundedDate":1739990563964,"projectUrl":"project/a-collaboration-carpet/8894526/","projectTitle":"A Collaboration Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650097_orig.jpg?crop=684,683,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666212246620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8650097"},{"teacherId":7203696,"projectId":8831412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books you helped donate to my classroom. My students love them. The book titled, \"The Secret Life of Bugs and Other Little Critters\" is amazing and beautiful. I highly recommend looking at it. My students love it! They are also enjoying the social emotional books. When they are feeling like they need a break, the positive coloring books are great. I have a place in my room set up for them to go. We also are enjoying the few new holiday books that were ordered. It's like Christmas when we get to add new books to our classroom library. Again, thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1734583081994,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-soul/8831412/","projectTitle":"Books for the Soul!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7203696_orig.jpg?crop=1893,1893,x12,y592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588702738088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7203696"},{"teacherId":7203696,"projectId":9057565,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation. It is so nice to have access in our own classroom to print in color. We were all so excited to receive our new printer. My students are thrilled with our projects looking so much more interesting and exciting. I think it has improved their overall writing ideas and even penmanship. It seems that with something as small as adding color to something it changes their motivation to learn and do their best.\r\nThanks again for helping me to help my students achieve their very best effort at school. They deserve the best, and you have helped give it to them.","fullyFundedDate":1736906336984,"projectUrl":"project/in-color/9057565/","projectTitle":"In Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7203696_orig.jpg?crop=1893,1893,x12,y592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588702738088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7203696"},{"teacherId":4585730,"projectId":8770451,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations. The students are so excited to be able to learn how to play the Ukuleles. I am looking forward to teaching a ukulele unit at the end of school this year and starting a ukulele club at the first of the school year next year.\r\n\r\nThe rhythm club was so excited about learning the Ukulele. We prepared a song for the 4th grade Winter program. The audience loved the performance. After the program many students asked about joining the Rhythm club. After the first of the year I am going to change the rhythm club to a ukulele club and allow more students to join. The students will be able to perform at the music programs next semester. When I mentioned this to the students they became excited to get the chance to learn and perform a new instrument.\r\n\r\nNext semester I also have plans to teach a ukulele unit for my older students. If that goes well then, I plan to teach the younger grades once I am more comfortable with teaching such a fun instrument.","fullyFundedDate":1726791924913,"projectUrl":"project/ukuleles-music-makers/8770451/","projectTitle":"Ukuleles Music Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4585730_orig.jpg?crop=2069,2069,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565638622270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4585730"},{"teacherId":6134968,"projectId":8378588,"letterContent":"Our class was so excited to see the learning through nature Alphabet carpet!\r\nWe use the carpet when we complete writing projects. We also love the nature bulletin board activities that were provided by this project.\r\n\r\nWhen we read together daily the nature has such a colorful way as it provides a calm and place to read and write with our reading buddies.\r\n\r\nWhile the class chooses their books at our reading library they are able to have space that they can get cozy on. The colors of nature carpet has inspired my second graders to love to write during our guided reading and writing time.","fullyFundedDate":1715166446590,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-nature/8378588/","projectTitle":"Learning through Nature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. 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