{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sun Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9355690,"projectId":10021441,"letterContent":"We have been using the new math games every day during our center rotations, and they have made such a big impact in my special education classroom. One of my favorite moments was using the dinosaur number match game. Students were matching numbers to quantities and counting out objects, and it turned into a fun challenge instead of \"work.\" Another group was using the pirate number match game, and they were so excited to \"find the treasure\" by matching correctly. I also incorporated Play-Doh into a counting activity where students rolled and built numbers, which really helped my hands-on learners stay engaged and focused.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited. They were smiling, asking to play, and couldn't wait to get started. For many of my students, traditional worksheets can feel overwhelming, but these games made math feel approachable and fun. I noticed right away that behaviors decreased and participation increased because the activities were interactive and visually engaging.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to build these skills by rotating the games across different math concepts like addition, number recognition, and basic problem-solving. I am also working on increasing independence by having students follow visual directions to complete the games on their own or with peers. Our goal is to connect these hands-on activities to real-life math skills, helping students feel more confident and successful both in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769362071758,"projectUrl":"project/center-base-learning/10021441/","projectTitle":"Center Base Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699515914780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355690"},{"teacherId":9349989,"projectId":9988115,"letterContent":"The items received from this generous donation has made such a fun impact on myself and my students. I have an office with no windows, in the far back of the main building, so I knew I wanted some mood lamps and lighting to help students, staff and I feel more at ease! The lamp has brought a new level of Zen that has helped me de-escalate and care for student experiencing a hard time.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the weighted stuffed animals of a sloth and Stitch have been items my students constantly reach for in times of need. They join another weighted lion stuffy to create a collection of emotional regulating tools I have in my possession. I have also been asked to bring the stuffies to other classrooms when students are dysregulated and need a friend!\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for continually putting funds towards items educators need but don't necessarily have the funds to use for. It makes a huge difference in having access to these types of items.","fullyFundedDate":1768047776594,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-school-success/9988115/","projectTitle":"Sensory School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349989_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699652402129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349989"},{"teacherId":9363083,"projectId":10004254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through Donors Choose. Your donation has made a real and lasting impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nI teach in a Title I classroom where nearly all of my students are English language learners. Because of your generosity, we have been able to provide additional supports and resources that help make our classroom a more welcoming, engaging, and academically enriching space. These materials are not just supplies—they are tools that help my students build confidence, develop language skills, and access learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create an environment where students feel safe, included, and excited to learn. With these resources, they are better able to participate, collaborate, and grow academically each day.\r\n\r\nI see the difference your donation has made every time my students walk into the classroom eager to learn and explore. Thank you for investing in their education and for helping us build a strong foundation for their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768420461644,"projectUrl":"project/a-passion-for-shaping-the-youngest-learn/10004254/","projectTitle":"A Passion for Shaping the Youngest Learners - Kindergarten Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Niebauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363083"},{"teacherId":2792542,"projectId":10002658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. My students were so excited to receive items for work and for play. As you know, our district does not fund art supplies outside of basics (crayons, construction paper, glue, tempra paint, watercolors) so the addition of modeling compound was a fantastic surprise! We are planning on using this compound to create trinket trays for Mothers' Day!\r\n\r\nAdding pastel pencils to our classroom helped them from being \"lost\" so often. The students have a renewed vigor for pencil-work with these snazzy new tools!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support. It takes a lot of people to make a classroom run. I appreciate you being one of them!","fullyFundedDate":1768173387410,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-year-moving-strongly/10002658/","projectTitle":"Keep the Year Moving Strongly!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sidman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2792542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456381788586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sidman"},{"teacherId":8124412,"projectId":10009042,"letterContent":"My students and I are so GRATEFUL for your support of our music program at Sun Valley Elementary School in Reno, Nevada. I love my students' curiosity, resilience, and joy in music making. They are excited to participate, willing to take risks, and eager to try their best. With increased screen time, hands-on, collaborative learning is more important than ever, and the recorder has been the perfect tool for that.\r\n\r\nAt Sun Valley Elementary, each 4th-grader is required to learn the recorder, which aligns with the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Music. Through learning music literacy, accurate pitch and rhythm, and ensemble collaboration, students turn abstract concepts into active learning that builds confidence, creativity, focus, and social-emotional growth. Your generosity helped every student receive their very own recorder, which they earned using \"high paws\" as a reward for following our school values of being safe, respectful, and responsible.\r\n\r\nThe students have done a wonderful job playing many songs, including some challenging ones like Chilili. For their concert, they got to choose whether they wanted to play the recorder, ukulele, or dance. They were proud of their performances, and it was a joy to see them shine. The majority of our families have Latino heritage, and the students and families especially loved this South American song during our concert.\r\n\r\nYour support makes experiences like this possible. THANK YOU for helping our students discover the excitement of making music and giving them the confidence to explore new skills. You have helped create lasting memories and the foundation for lifelong music-making for these children.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in our students and in the joy of learning music.","fullyFundedDate":1768194041451,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-plays-recorders-for-4th-gra/10009042/","projectTitle":"Every Child Plays: Recorders for 4th Grade Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124412_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x247,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633918009938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124412"},{"teacherId":10409139,"projectId":10034052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference for my students, especially for the newcomers who are working so hard to build their English reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nThe new phonics kits have been helpful during small-group instruction. Many of my students need extra support with phonics, and the magnetic phonics kits allow them to physically move letters and sounds while we build words together. This hands-on practice has helped students better understand how sounds connect to letters, and I've already seen growth in their confidence when reading.\r\n\r\nThe learning games, like the sight word and search games, have become a favorite part of our literacy rotations. One moment that stood out was when a group of newcomers worked together to \"swat\" sight words during a game. They were laughing, cheering each other on, and practicing reading at the same time. It turned what could feel like hard work into something fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nMy students are motivated by the reward system your donations made possible. They love earning the sweet treats and the scratch-and-sniff stickers. Those small rewards go a long way in encouraging them to try their best, participate, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nEven the gel pens have made a difference! Sometimes a simple change in a writing tool can motivate students. The colorful pens have made writing more exciting, and I've noticed students are more eager to complete their writing activities.\r\n\r\nThe printer toner is also incredibly important because it allows me to continue printing materials, games, GLAD vocab words, and practice sheets. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom has engaging tools, encouraging rewards, and materials that support my students' learning. Your kindness helps create a positive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768753711433,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-rewards-smart-readers/10034052/","projectTitle":"Sweet Rewards & Smart Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409139"},{"teacherId":9558893,"projectId":10003992,"letterContent":"Each day I work with small groups of students (grades 2-5) to help improve their reading, wring, speaking and listening in English. Our new magnetic boards has been a game changer. My students have everything they need for our lessons at their finger tips.\r\n I can now place my laptop on our new cart and the large monitor clearly displays our lessons. This has made all the difference in the world!\r\n Our new phonics books have been fun and engaging. \r\n\r\n \r\nWe can not thank you enough for these invaluable items to support our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768660944637,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-on-a-roll/10003992/","projectTitle":"We are on a roll!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coops","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558893"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":9497822,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support in funding a special wellness experience for them as they prepare for their upcoming SBAC standardized assessments.\r\n\r\nIn the weeks leading up to testing, my students have been participating in an intensive SBAC Bootcamp designed to strengthen their skills, build confidence, and help them feel prepared for the challenges of the assessment. They have been working hard—reviewing key concepts, practicing test-taking strategies, and supporting one another as they get ready for these important testing days.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students will now have the opportunity to participate in a relaxing \"spa day\" experience prior to the start of testing. This wellness-focused event is designed to help them decompress, reduce stress, and enter their testing days feeling calm, confident, and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also provided baseball caps for my students. I look forward to using these at the end of the year during our Field Day celebrations, and they will serve as a special keepsake for my students to remember their time in 4th grade.\r\n\r\nProviding these moments of encouragement and care is incredibly meaningful for my students. It reinforces the message that their well-being matters just as much as their academic success. Your generosity is helping create a positive and supportive environment where students can recognize their hard work, recharge, and approach their assessments with a clear and confident mindset.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both the academic growth and well-being of my students. Your support helps them feel valued, prepared, and motivated to do their very best.","fullyFundedDate":1754005197426,"projectUrl":"project/making-memories-from-field-day-to-spa-d/9497822/","projectTitle":"Making Memories: From Field Day to Spa Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476397_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x1380,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739902722850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476397"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":10093402,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the generous support that made their recent service project for the local Humane Society possible. Thanks to the full funding provided by the All State Foundation, my students were able to take the lead in planning and organizing a meaningful project to support the animals and caretakers who work so hard every day.\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, my students worked collaboratively to create a detailed shopping list, develop a budget, and write thoughtful cards of appreciation recognizing the dedication of the Humane Society's volunteers and animal caretakers. This process gave students the opportunity to practice real-world skills such as planning, budgeting, teamwork, and community engagement.\r\n\r\nMy students were also fortunate to expand the reach of this project through an additional $250 donation from WEA. By pairing this contribution with the support from the All State Foundation, my students were able to significantly increase the number of supplies they donated.\r\n\r\nAs a result, my students are delivering a wide range of much-needed items, including bags of cat and dog food, blankets, food bowls, treats, cat and dog toys, and other caretaking supplies that will directly support the animals in the Humane Society's care.\r\n\r\nThis experience has been incredibly meaningful for my students. They were able to see firsthand how generosity and community partnerships can create a real and positive impact. Your support not only provided essential resources for animals in need but also helped my students learn the value of service, compassion, and civic responsibility.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both my students and the community. I am truly grateful for your partnership in making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771618878384,"projectUrl":"project/paws-for-a-cause-4th-graders-helping-sh/10093402/","projectTitle":"Paws for a Cause: 4th Graders Helping Shelter Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aytes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476397_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x1380,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739902722850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476397"},{"teacherId":7453705,"projectId":9997302,"letterContent":"I'm beyond grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students are benefiting every single day from materials that truly make a difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe Horseshoe Classroom Activity Table has been incredible. Being able to sit close to my students during small group instruction has made such a difference. They are more engaged, more focused, and I am able to assess their understanding in real time. The closeness creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable participating and taking academic risks.\r\n\r\nThe 15-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart has been a game changer for organization. It keeps our phonics materials neatly sorted and easily accessible. My students now know exactly where to find their materials, which builds independence and helps maximize our instructional time.\r\n\r\nThe Rolling Cart with Wooden Tabletop provides the perfect space to store our phonics kits. Everything is organized, mobile, and ready for small group instruction. Having materials at my fingertips allows lessons to run smoothly and efficient.\r\n\r\nThe All-In-One Magnetic Phonics Kit from Lakeshore Learning has been a fantastic addition to our UFLI Foundations instruction. The hands-on, magnetic components make phonics interactive and engaging. Students are excited to build words, manipulate sounds, and practice new skills in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted my students' ability to grow as readers. Thank you for investing in their success. We truly appreciate donors like you who make opportunities like this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768538628153,"projectUrl":"project/closer-seats-stronger-skills-brighter/9997302/","projectTitle":"Closer Seats, Stronger Skills, Brighter Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7453705_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698869157114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7453705"},{"teacherId":8139098,"projectId":10038547,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project! We received our Magnetic Phonics Tiles a few weeks ago. It felt like Christmas on the day that students received their kits. Students were excited to unpack, organize, and use the tiles. \r\n My students use their phonics kits every day during a Heggerty and UFLI lesson. At the end of each lesson, students use their phonics kits to practice their spelling words. \r\n Students have been very responsible with their kits by making sure all the magnetic tiles are back in their place. Students are also in charge of distributing and neatly organizing the kits in number order.\r\n Thanks again for funding this project!","fullyFundedDate":1768765709241,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-tiles-for-learning/10038547/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Tiles for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quiroz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139098"},{"teacherId":9476397,"projectId":9997580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials they would not otherwise experience, including wobbly seats, snacks, and pinnies. These resources have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe students truly feel special knowing that someone took the time to support them in such a thoughtful way. The wobbly seats help many of them stay focused and comfortable, the snacks ensure they are ready to learn, and the pinnies have added excitement and inclusion to our PE activities. Our classroom feels more welcoming, supportive, and comfortable because of you.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a direct and positive impact on my students' well-being and engagement, and I am deeply grateful for your support. 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