{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley of Enchantment Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":227165,"projectId":9211719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing birthday books for our second graders. Your kindness ensures that every student in our classroom receives a brand-new book to keep on their special day. This initiative directly benefits my students by fostering a lifelong love of reading and building their personal home libraries. Receiving a book chosen just for them boosts their confidence, celebrates their individuality, and creates a positive, joyful connection to literacy. For many of our students, these items become cherished possessions that they proudly share with their families. Your contribution makes our classroom a more equitable and celebratory place for every child. Thank you for investing in our students' education and making their birthdays truly memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1746035702189,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-treats/9211719/","projectTitle":"Birthday Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp227165_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767564414751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-turner1819"},{"teacherId":227165,"projectId":5555651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our new classroom sand and water table. Your support has brought a wonderful new dimension of hands-on learning to our second-grade classroom.\r\nThe sand and water table directly benefits my students by transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences. Through open-ended exploration, students develop critical skills across multiple subject areas:\r\n\r\n* STEM Concepts: Students explore physics and earth science by observing gravity, water flow, and how different materials interact.\r\n* Math Skills: Hands-on measurement activities teach practical concepts of volume, capacity, and weight using cups and funnels.\r\n* Fine Motor Control: Pouring, scooping, and molding strengthen the hand muscles necessary for neat handwriting and dexterity.\r\n* Social Cooperation: Sharing tools and collaborating on sensory projects encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created an engaging, joyful environment where our second graders can explore, discover, and grow. Thank you for investing in our students and making a lasting impact on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1621014402661,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-need-hands-on-sand-between-y/5555651/","projectTitle":"My Students Need Hands-on Sand Between Your Fingers Activities.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp227165_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767564414751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-turner1819"},{"teacherId":227165,"projectId":5329882,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation . Your kindness and support mean a great deal to me, and I am excited to share how your gift is being put to use.\r\nThanks to your contribution, I have been able to purchase a new, large computer monitor. This upgraded screen completely transforms my daily workflow. The expanded screen space allows me to view multiple applications simultaneously, dramatically increasing my productivity and reducing the eye strain caused by my previous small display. Whether I am managing complex spreadsheets, coordinating projects, or focusing on detailed creative tasks, this equipment makes a significant difference in my daily capabilities.\r\nYour willingness to invest in this technology is a direct boost to my work and efficiency. It is incredibly motivating to have your support backing my goals.\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable generosity and for making this vital upgrade possible.","fullyFundedDate":1612367022415,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-my-distance-learners-engaged/5329882/","projectTitle":"Help Keep My Distance Learners Engaged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp227165_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767564414751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-turner1819"},{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":10106695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project a reality. What is more fun to kids than a birthday party? Almost nothing! These cupcakes and cakes will help turn our dramatic play center into an exciting birthday party. And what party is not complete without cake?\r\nI heard students singing \" Happy Birthday \" and giving hugs. I saw students blowing out fake candles and baking cakes for their baby dolls. This is such a fun way for students to practice social skills as well as copy behaviors they have seen in a safe space. Thank you for helping make this project a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1778693903194,"projectUrl":"project/let-them-eat-cake/10106695/","projectTitle":"Let Them Eat Cake","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"},{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":10095280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring this project to life. These letter hammering kits have brought a lot of learning to the classroom, as well as quite a bit of noise. The students were so excited to start playing and learning with these hammer kits. A couple of hands-on kiddos' eyes lit up when they learned that they get to hit stuff in class!\r\nThese kits not only help with their letter and number knowledge, but they also help practice fine and gross motor skills along with hand-eye coordination and perseverance. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1776529911739,"projectUrl":"project/lets-nail-tk/10095280/","projectTitle":"Let's Nail TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"},{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":10159857,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for these musical instruments. It is so nice to have a class set of guiros so that we no longer have to share and can all play together. These new guiros are such a better replacement. Our old small set had many that had cracks and did not sound pleasant. We will continue to use these in the coming school year to practice rhythm, patterns, forte vs piano, and tempo. The students love to hear themselves make music, and these are such great tools for our beginning learners. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773803904292,"projectUrl":"project/guiros-are-great/10159857/","projectTitle":"Guiros Are Great","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"},{"teacherId":5312799,"projectId":9840276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution. My students are enjoying our new fine motor materials throughout the classroom. We use items at the fine motor center, independent center and for free choice . These items are durable, colorful and engaging . \r\nMany of these centers are for independent and relative practice . The introduction of these new materials enticed my students to learn and participate. \r\nMy next steps are to add more tasks and increase the level of independence through these current tasks","fullyFundedDate":1770834081732,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-frenzy/9840276/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Frenzy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312799_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673916437249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312799"},{"teacherId":5312799,"projectId":10082379,"letterContent":"I want to take this time to say a heartfelt thank you . Our students love to play grocery store and engage with the our new grocery items . These materials have encouraged social skills and communication. through structured play . \r\nMaterials such as the word builders and word locks have opened up the world of phonics and reading to my pre-readers . They are involved and love to build and read . Having the option of repetitive practice and open-ended learning inspire engagement . \r\nOur students are engaged with these fine motor friendly and engaging items . The students love to twist, put together and learn through hands on materials . Thank you so much for your donation .","fullyFundedDate":1771331229816,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/10082379/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312799_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673916437249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312799"},{"teacherId":10323172,"projectId":9846960,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donations. The children truly enjoy spending time outdoors and playing with the soccer nets, balls, and toss-and-catch game you provided. These items have been a wonderful addition to our program and were an amazing hit with the preschoolers.\r\n\r\nThe activities have helped support the development of the children's gross motor and locomotor skills while also encouraging exercise, teamwork, and active play. In addition, the sensory items and other donations have been wonderful for helping the children strengthen their fine motor skills and hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have been able to grow, learn, and thrive in amazing ways while having fun at the same time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1771342354226,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-the-futureyou-can-help-us-get-th/9846960/","projectTitle":"We Are the Future…You Can Help Us Get There","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen Ybarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10323172_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760904193788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10323172"},{"teacherId":4970105,"projectId":10145450,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to our classroom library. Because of your kindness and support, our students now have access to new books that align with our classroom themes and help strengthen important age-appropriate social skills.\r\n\r\nThese books have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Students are excited to explore stories that reflect topics we are learning about while also developing skills such as kindness, empathy, cooperation, problem-solving, and emotional understanding. The engaging stories and relatable characters encourage thoughtful discussions and help students make positive connections both in and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities for learning, growth, and meaningful conversations every day. A strong classroom library helps foster a love of reading while supporting the social and emotional development that is so important at this age.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive, enriching learning environment. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773859338952,"projectUrl":"project/new-reads-for-our-new-themes/10145450/","projectTitle":"New Reads for Our New Themes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537706718508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970105"},{"teacherId":4970105,"projectId":10145210,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. Your support made it possible for my students to receive engaging pop-up books that have brought excitement, creativity, and a deeper love of reading into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese interactive books have captured my students' imaginations and encouraged them to explore stories in a hands-on and meaningful way. Watching their enthusiasm grow as they discover each page has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nI recently read the \"Flora\" book which had beautiful floral pop-up illustrations! I found that all my students were engaged, including the students who struggle with focus and attention. I look forward to using these new books for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1774202287860,"projectUrl":"project/pop-up-our-engagement/10145210/","projectTitle":"Pop-up Our Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537706718508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970105"},{"teacherId":9152729,"projectId":9807471,"letterContent":"Thank you for the sound energy supplies for my classroom! My students have truly enjoyed learning about sound through hands-on experiences, and these materials helped bring an abstract concept to life.\r\n\r\nWe received tuning forks, sound bowls, Boomwhackers, slinkies, and more. The tuning forks were an especially big hit as we explored sound waves, wavelength, and pitch. 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