{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Andres & Maria Cardenas Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9279163,"projectId":10297035,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials! The sand toys, funnels, trains, and bristle blocks immediately captured their attention and excitement. As soon as the materials were introduced, students eagerly explored them, worked together, and shared ideas with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources have become valuable tools in our classroom. Students use the sand toys and funnels to explore cause-and-effect relationships and sensory learning, while the trains and bristle blocks encourage creativity, problem-solving, and cooperative play. It has been wonderful to see students collaborating, building together, and practicing important social skills such as communication, sharing, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe high-interest nature of these materials has greatly increased student engagement during learning activities. Even students who are typically hesitant to participate are excited to join in and explore alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to support hands-on learning experiences that strengthen fine motor skills, creativity, social interaction, and early STEM concepts. These materials will remain an important part of our classroom as students build, create, investigate, and learn together each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for helping provide these meaningful learning opportunities for our students. Your support is making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779558689540,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-that-builds-social-skills/10297035/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play That Builds Social Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9279163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731634170987","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279163"},{"teacherId":10403224,"projectId":10015429,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your recent donation to STEM is the Future. Your support means the world to us. It is donors like you who make our mission possible and remind us why we do what we do. Your support gave students valuable opportunities to explore STEM through active learning and sparked a lasting interest in science. It was wonderful observing students investigate, question, and collaborate with each other. We feel so fortunate to have you in our corner. Thank you again for your kindness and for believing in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1774459707357,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-the-future/10015429/","projectTitle":"STEM is the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403224"},{"teacherId":2577629,"projectId":9573570,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to support my students! This project really focused on ensuring that my students have access to colorful materials. The materials are used throughout the school day. Supporting students in a variety of areas. For example, emotions or feeling chart for social emotional development, communication boards for language development, and across all academics charts and hands on materials to learn. \r\n\r\nMy students are motivated and more engaged when color materials are provided. They have developed so many skills and continue to practice new skills throughout their school day. We are grateful for your donations which provided materials that my students need on a daily basis. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765428789657,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-preschool-days/9573570/","projectTitle":"Colorful Preschool Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2577629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575573211088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjhernandez"},{"teacherId":6857412,"projectId":9835794,"letterContent":"The books have been a great addition during our circle time. We are lucky to give each student a book they can hold on to and follow along when we read. It is wonderful to see the students get excited when they each receive one. \r\n\r\nThe classic Brown Bear book has been a hit with the students. The best part is that they are learning so many pre-literacy skills, such as turning pages one at a time, language, phonemic awareness, and print awareness. Some students are even trying to read along using their spoken language. \r\n\r\nSince implementing the circle time read aloud with each student having their own copy of a book, we have noticed that more students are exploring the books in the classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1769177693025,"projectUrl":"project/reading-the-classics/9835794/","projectTitle":"Reading the Classics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6857412_orig.jpg?crop=2485,2485,x0,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770262719574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6857412"},{"teacherId":6857412,"projectId":9835957,"letterContent":"The students were super excited when they saw the new materials, and they all wanted to explore them. They were engaged and focused when they were being modeled how to use the ball. They all waited their turn nicely to get a chance to hit the ball during the first t-ball lesson. They learned how to hold the bat with both hands, swing, and slowly aim at the ball. \r\n\r\nThe materials will continue to help the students with motor planning. Some students who are still holding the bat with one hand will benefit from weekly practice. It has also built confidence in some students who had difficulty hitting the ball and are now able to strike it.","fullyFundedDate":1762267564144,"projectUrl":"project/t-ball-batting-practice/9835957/","projectTitle":"T-ball Batting Practice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6857412_orig.jpg?crop=2485,2485,x0,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770262719574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6857412"},{"teacherId":2577629,"projectId":9759801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. My students have been benefiting from the variety of board books provided by you! They enjoy being able to follow along with a read aloud video or when I read aloud to them. My students are learning so many skills, like opening and closing books, turning, pages and following along. They have benefited greatly from your donations and I am grateful to be able to provide them with literacy opportunities that are engaging for them. They are always excited to look at books together and for many helps regulate their bodies after active outdoor activities. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759270506066,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-board-books/9759801/","projectTitle":"Classroom Board Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2577629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575573211088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjhernandez"},{"teacherId":6857412,"projectId":9529352,"letterContent":"The adapted chairs have been a hit with the students. We added the chairs to the rug for circle time and to our classroom library. During our morning circle time, some students can sit tucked in the adapted chairs, making them feel cozy and comfortable. It also made the classroom library more inviting for some students who like to be on the move, allowing them to sit to read a book while rocking in a chair.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic gears have also been a hit with the students. They are amazed at how they can connect all the gears on the whiteboard and make them spin. They get to practice some social skills by taking turns and sharing the big and small gears. There are also opportunities for math concepts by connecting the gears to make tall/short and long/short lines. The next challenge will be for them to see if they can create shapes with the magnetic gear and then make them spin.","fullyFundedDate":1758857312477,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-circle-time/9529352/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Circle Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6857412_orig.jpg?crop=2485,2485,x0,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770262719574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6857412"},{"teacherId":10257516,"projectId":9709429,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my project, Technology for Language: Giving English Learners a Voice. Because of your generosity, my classroom received one MacBook Air that is already making a meaningful difference for my 32 emergent bilingual students.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are learning English while trying to keep up with grade-level work. For them, sharing their thoughts can feel intimidating. Having access to this MacBook Air gives them the time and support they need to practice, listen, and try again. During small groups and language support time, students use tools like speech-to-text, audio support, and translation features to help them understand lessons and express themselves more clearly.\r\n\r\nI've watched students who were once hesitant to speak light up when they realize they can make their ideas understood. They take risks, gain confidence, and begin to see themselves as capable learners. Even with just one device, the impact has been powerful and deeply meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom where my students feel encouraged, supported, and heard. You didn't just provide technology—you helped give my students confidence and a voice. For that, I am incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758489263862,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-language-giving-english/9709429/","projectTitle":"Technology for Language: Giving English Learners a Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257516"},{"teacherId":10170790,"projectId":9578711,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your contributions to our classroom. We have been able to create countless materials for our students that are bright and colorful and most importantly, durable, thanks to our laminating pages. When our district decided to migrate all the iPads to a new security system, some of our students were without their AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) devices for a long time and having a no tech backup was essential to them being able to communicate their wants and needs. We've also been able to print posters for the room so that the space is inviting and fun!\r\n\r\nThanks to the TPT giftcard we've been able to buy new materials to print and laminate. We've been able to buy some new articulation activities and themed materials for different holidays and activities. In addition, we've used the 'There was an old lady...' bookset almost every month so far along with companion materials we've downloaded! Therapy has been easier to plan and the students have enoyed working with a familiar book series and with tangible durable pictures.","fullyFundedDate":1755736627577,"projectUrl":"project/make-our-therapy-room-colorful/9578711/","projectTitle":"Make Our Therapy Room Colorful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170790_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755628862115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170790"},{"teacherId":9279163,"projectId":9564256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our TK students! Your kindness has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom. Because of your contribution, our youngest learners now have new opportunities to practice essential social and physical skills through soccer play.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our students are learning how to wait patiently, take turns, and cheer one another on—all skills that build the foundation for strong friendships and positive classroom behavior. These moments on the field or playground become meaningful lessons in cooperation, self-control, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThey are also developing important gross motor skills, improving balance, coordination, and confidence each time they hit the t-ball, pass, or take a shot at the goal. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had access to age-appropriate sports equipment, and seeing their pride as they accomplish new physical milestones has been incredible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference. You are helping our TK students grow not only as learners, but as teammates, problem-solvers, and joyful explorers. Thank you for believing in them and giving them the tools to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758718628068,"projectUrl":"project/early-education-is-where-athletic-potent/9564256/","projectTitle":"Early education is where athletic potential takes root.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9279163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731634170987","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279163"},{"teacherId":6857412,"projectId":9528856,"letterContent":"The students know that after breakfast, they get to visit the classroom library before transitioning outside. It is amazing to see them rush to the library to find their new favorite books. Even for some students who were not very interested in books, the sensory books have been a hit because they provide that extra input when they touch the pages. \r\n\r\nThe best part is when they socialize with their peers, sharing what they see and laughing together. The books have provided some students with plenty of opportunities to request a turn, while others have had the chance to practice sharing.","fullyFundedDate":1755711111302,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-new-learners/9528856/","projectTitle":"New Books for New Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6857412_orig.jpg?crop=2485,2485,x0,y323&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770262719574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6857412"},{"teacherId":2577629,"projectId":9185464,"letterContent":"Thank you for dedicating time to reading my classroom project. I appreciate your donations that have provided materials for students to explore and manipulate on a daily basis. My students have enjoyed using color printed mats to express their feelings and exposure to academics! \r\n\r\nMy students are more engaged and motivated in our classroom activities. Whole group and small group activities have gone smoothly with the support of colorful materials that students are able to manipulate and use to communicate. It is exciting to see their excitement in learning and communicating their needs. 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