{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monte Bella Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8790131,"projectId":9972638,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of school materials. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has positively impacted our students both academically and personally.\r\nThe writing materials you provided are used every day in our classroom. Whether students are taking notes, completing assignments, participating in writing activities, or working on projects, these supplies help ensure that every child has the tools they need to learn and succeed. Having reliable access to basic school materials allows students to focus on their education rather than worrying about whether they have the necessary supplies.\r\nYour donation has also contributed to a more positive and welcoming learning environment. Students feel excited and confident when they come to school knowing they have the materials they need to participate fully in classroom activities. This sense of preparedness helps them feel valued and supported, which increases their engagement and enthusiasm for learning.\r\nThank you for investing in the education and well-being of my students. Your generosity has provided more than just school supplies—it has helped create learning opportunities and encouraged a spirit of generosity among our fifth graders. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776190751343,"projectUrl":"project/writing-essentials/9972638/","projectTitle":"Writing Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707172144474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790131"},{"teacherId":8790131,"projectId":10008655,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade students, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books. Your support has had a tremendous impact on our classroom and has helped foster a greater love of reading and learning among my students.\r\nThe donated books have provided my students with access to high-interest, leveled reading materials that engage them and encourage them to read more frequently. Having books that match their reading abilities while also capturing their interests has increased their enthusiasm for reading and helped build their confidence as readers.\r\nIn addition, many of the books focus on a variety of science topics, giving students exciting opportunities to expand their knowledge and explore the world around them. These resources support our classroom learning and spark curiosity about subjects such as animals, ecosystems, space, technology, and other scientific concepts. Students are eager to learn new information and often share interesting facts they discover with their classmates.\r\nOne of the most meaningful outcomes of your donation has been the opportunity for students to take books home to read. Many of my students have expressed genuine gratitude for having access to books outside of school. They are excited to share what they are reading with their families and appreciate having quality books available to enjoy at home. This opportunity has helped strengthen reading habits and encouraged students to continue learning beyond the classroom.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided valuable educational resources but has also inspired a sense of appreciation among my students. They recognize the kindness behind your gift and are thankful for the opportunities it has created for them.\r\nThank you for investing in the education and growth of my fifth graders. Your donation has helped cultivate a love of reading, supported science learning, and provided students with meaningful opportunities to explore new topics both in school and at home. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1777247512202,"projectUrl":"project/reading-at-my-level/10008655/","projectTitle":"Reading At My Level","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707172144474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790131"},{"teacherId":8790131,"projectId":10008691,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of school materials. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has positively impacted our students both academically and personally.\r\nThe writing materials you provided are used every day in our classroom. Whether students are taking notes, completing assignments, participating in writing activities, or working on projects, these supplies help ensure that every child has the tools they need to learn and succeed. Having reliable access to basic school materials allows students to focus on their education rather than worrying about whether they have the necessary supplies.\r\nYour donation has also contributed to a more positive and welcoming learning environment. Students feel excited and confident when they come to school knowing they have the materials they need to participate fully in classroom activities. This sense of preparedness helps them feel valued and supported, which increases their engagement and enthusiasm for learning.\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, your generosity has taught my students an important lesson about kindness and community. They have become more grateful for the resources they have and more aware of the impact that generosity can have on others. Many students have expressed appreciation for the support they received and have been inspired to show kindness and share with their classmates whenever possible. It has been wonderful to see them develop a greater sense of empathy and willingness to help others.\r\nThank you for investing in the education and well-being of my students. Your generosity has provided more than just school supplies—it has helped create opportunities for learning, fostered gratitude, and encouraged a spirit of generosity among our fifth graders. We are truly grateful for your support.\r\nSincerely,\r\nMr. Palomares\r\n5th Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1777247511890,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-restock-the-2026-consumables/10008691/","projectTitle":"Help Us Restock the 2026 Consumables","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707172144474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790131"},{"teacherId":9308355,"projectId":9971738,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Your support has made a meaningful impact on my first grade Dual Immersion students, many of whom come from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds in a Title 1 school. Through your contribution, my students have been able to engage more deeply in social-emotional learning activities that help them build confidence, empathy, and a stronger sense of identity. These experiences are especially important for young learners as they develop both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nThe items we received were wonderful and truly enhanced our classroom environment. They provided opportunities for students to explore cultural awareness, celebrate their backgrounds, and learn about others in a respectful and inclusive way. In a community where many families rely on free and reduced lunch, your donation goes even further by ensuring all students have access to enriching materials and experiences. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1769191998505,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-year-and-100th-day-of-school/9971738/","projectTitle":"Lunar Year and 100th Day of School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9308355"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":9950860,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your incredible support in funding our Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer! Your generosity has opened up a world of possibility for our students that simply didn't exist before.\r\nThis printer is already sparking curiosity and excitement in our classroom. Students who once could only imagine their designs are now holding them in their hands — from engineering prototypes to creative art pieces. Watching their faces light up as an idea becomes a real, tangible object is something I will never forget.\r\nYour investment goes far beyond a piece of technology. You are building problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and future innovators. Many of our students have never had access to tools like this, and because of you, they now have a head start in the skills that will shape their futures.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of hands-on learning. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1770997501931,"projectUrl":"project/future-makers-3d-innovation-lab/9950860/","projectTitle":"Future Makers 3D Innovation Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10049216,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart — THANK YOU! Because of your incredible generosity, my students now have access to a wonderful variety of stress and fidget tools that are already making a difference in our classroom. For so many of my students, having something to squeeze, stretch, or fidget with helps them stay focused, regulate their emotions, and feel ready to learn. Watching them settle into their work with greater calm and confidence has been one of the most rewarding things to witness this year. You didn't just fund a project — you invested in the wellbeing of real kids who needed this support. We are so grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1770997436280,"projectUrl":"project/stress-less-learn-more-fidget-tools-fo/10049216/","projectTitle":"Stress Less, Learn More: Fidget Tools for Focused Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":8790131,"projectId":9954370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to support hands-on math activities for my 5th-grade students. Your donation has had a powerful impact on how students learn and experience math in our classroom.\r\n Many of my students come from low-socioeconomic families and have limited access to learning materials outside of school. Because of your generosity, students are now able to use engaging, hands-on resources that help them better understand challenging concepts such as multiplying fractions, place value, and area.\r\n These materials have transformed our math lessons. Students are actively engaged, working collaboratively, and genuinely enjoying the learning process. They are using manipulatives and visual tools to make sense of abstract concepts, which has increased both their confidence and understanding. It is exciting to see students smile, participate eagerly, and say that math is fun.\r\n Thank you for investing in my students and helping create meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity and growth. Your support is making a lasting difference in their education and their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766537100826,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9954370/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707172144474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790131"},{"teacherId":8790131,"projectId":9638991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to purchase jackets for my 5th-grade students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in their daily lives, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n Many of my students come from low-socioeconomic families, and for some, a new jacket is not something they often receive. Because of your donation, the most needy students were able to have a warm, well-fitting jacket to call their own. The pride on their faces when they received their jackets was truly heartwarming. They felt seen, valued, and confident.\r\n Beyond the emotional impact, your generosity has also met a very real need. As temperatures drop, students are now able to stay warm during outdoor activities, recess, and their commute to and from school. This sense of comfort allows them to focus better in class and fully participate in their school day.\r\n Thank you for investing in my students and for showing them that their community cares. Your support has left a lasting impression, and it will be remembered every time they zip up their jackets and head out into the cold with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1765146133165,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-from-the-inside-out/9638991/","projectTitle":"Warmth from the Inside Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707172144474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790131"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":9562584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued generosity! Your gift of art markers arrived just in time, and we distributed them today as Christmas gifts for students to take home. You should have seen their faces light up when they realized these beautiful sets were theirs to keep! The excitement was electric, students immediately started planning what they'd create over break, from family portraits to comic books to sunsets for grandparents. One usually quiet student couldn't stop talking about all the art projects she's going to work on.\r\nWhen we return in January, students will share their break creations in our \"Winter Art Gallery.\" These markers will give them the chance to create something they're genuinely proud of during their time off, and they'll continue using them for classroom projects throughout the rest of the year. Thank you for being part of our classroom family for over a decade, your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1765562347593,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-creativity/9562584/","projectTitle":"Color Our Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":9719763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Lego Spike robotics project a reality! The moment the kits arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to open the boxes and explore all the pieces inside. One student exclaimed, \"We get to build REAL robots?!\" and that enthusiasm has only grown since then. The kits have transformed our STEM time into the most anticipated part of our week.\r\nWe've been using the Lego Spike kits to teach coding, engineering design, and problem-solving skills. Our first major project involved programming the robots to navigate a maze we created on our classroom floor. Students worked in small teams, learning to collaborate as they built their robots and wrote code to make them move, turn, and respond to sensors. Watching a typically shy student confidently explain to her teammates why they needed to adjust their motor speed was a beautiful moment that showed me how these hands-on materials boost both technical skills and confidence. The kits allow all my students to engage with complex STEM concepts in a tangible, exciting way that textbooks simply cannot provide.\r\nWe're currently working on a more ambitious project where students are designing robots to solve real-world problems they've identified in our school community. One group is creating a robot to help deliver library books between classrooms, while another is programming a sensor-based system to remind us to turn off lights. Your generosity has given my students the tools to see themselves as inventors and problem-solvers. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1764251897227,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-building/9719763/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Building!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":9789164,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much, Pichette family, for making so many kids' day! Your incredible generosity has touched the hearts of countless students who now have warm jackets to wear during these chilly months. These jackets came at the perfect time, as the weather started getting below 50 degrees, and we could see the immediate joy and relief on the children's faces when they received them. We are always amazed by your generosity and consistent support of our students. Year after year, you demonstrate such compassion and dedication to ensuring that every child in our community feels cared for and valued. Your thoughtfulness doesn't just provide warmth, it provides hope, dignity, and a reminder that there are wonderful people who genuinely care about their wellbeing. The impact of your kindness extends far beyond the physical warmth these jackets provide. You're teaching our students that their community supports them and believes in them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being such extraordinary supporters!","fullyFundedDate":1764251892865,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-cozy/9789164/","projectTitle":"Keeping Cozy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":9789224,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our Winter Coat Project. Thanks to your kindness and compassion, we have been able to provide warm, quality winter coats to students who might otherwise face the harsh winter months without adequate protection from the cold. Your donation has made a tangible difference in the lives of children in our community, and we cannot thank you enough for standing with us in this important mission.\r\nThe impact of your generosity extends far beyond simply providing warmth. Students who received coats through this project have shown improved school attendance, as they no longer have to miss days due to illness or fear of walking to school in freezing temperatures. Teachers have reported that these children are more focused and engaged in their learning, no longer distracted by the discomfort of being cold. For many families, the coat you provided has lifted a significant financial burden, allowing parents to redirect limited resources toward other essential needs like food and utilities.\r\nYour investment in these children's well-being has given them more than physical warmth. It has provided dignity, confidence, and the message that their community cares about them. Many students have shared how proud they feel wearing their new coats, and parents have expressed tearful gratitude for your support during a challenging time. 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