{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vegas Verdes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8402416,"projectId":10023777,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful every day.\r\n\r\nIn our Pre-K classroom, many of my students learn best through play, movement, and visual supports. The materials you provided have already made a huge impact by helping students stay engaged, build independence, and participate more successfully in classroom activities. I have seen increased focus during lessons, more excitement about learning, and stronger interactions between peers.\r\n\r\nThese resources are especially meaningful for my students as they continue developing important skills like communication, social-emotional growth, and fine motor abilities. Having access to high-quality, engaging materials allows me to better meet each student's unique needs and create a classroom environment where all learners can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness is truly making a difference in their daily experiences and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768707948543,"projectUrl":"project/play-explore-learn/10023777/","projectTitle":"Play, Explore, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maggie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8402416_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649195925463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8402416"},{"teacherId":8108928,"projectId":9999105,"letterContent":"It felt like Christmas in our classroom! As the supplies and materials trickled in, my excitement was felt by the students. But their excitement was magnified each time one of the new materials was introduced and used! \r\nFrom the digital materials that allow students to practice hearing, saying, and writing letter names and sounds correctly, to the new learning center materials they engage with in pairs, the students have been thrilled. The best part is seeing how much they are learning without even realizing it! \r\nI thank you for your donation and for providing such supplies and materials to these incredible students. You've made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1768673877707,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools-and-supplies/9999105/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tratos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108928"},{"teacherId":7269770,"projectId":10002256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have had the opportunity to engage in meaningful, exciting learning experiences that they will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new resources to complete a class novel study, and it has truly transformed our reading time. One special moment that stood out was during our group discussions, when students eagerly shared their thoughts, made predictions, and connected with the characters. Many of my students, even those who are usually hesitant to participate, felt confident and excited to join in. The materials helped bring the story to life and allowed us to dive deeper into understanding themes, characters, and important lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. There was so much excitement and curiosity—lots of smiles, questions, and immediate engagement. They couldn't wait to get started, and that enthusiasm has continued throughout our novel study. It made them feel proud and special to know that people outside of our classroom care about their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue building on this experience by expanding our novel study into writing and critical thinking projects. 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From paint, markers, organizational equipment, and paper, your donations have helped my students grow and learn through creatively creating visual art projects. Thank you so much for your contributions, as these materials will have a long-lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768714372051,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-materials/10032717/","projectTitle":"Art Room Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354651"},{"teacherId":8503624,"projectId":10033273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 4th grade classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to an iPad that will open up new and exciting opportunities for learning, creativity, and exploration. This technology will help us bring lessons to life, provide individualized support, and engage students in ways that truly make a difference.\r\n\r\nYour contributions also made it possible to provide meaningful incentives for our students. As a Title 1 school, many of our children face economic challenges, and these incentives play an important role in encouraging effort, celebrating progress, and building confidence. They remind our students that their hard work matters and that they are supported by a community that believes in them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is more than just a donation, it is an investment in our students' futures. Thank you for helping us create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768712062152,"projectUrl":"project/essential-items-for-my-4th-grade-class/10033273/","projectTitle":"Essential Items for My 4th Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8503624"},{"teacherId":2360861,"projectId":9997936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, our 2nd graders here at Vegas Verdes Elementary now have access to a color printer, colored paper, cutting tools, and a paper organizer that have truly transformed our writing experience. These tools have made each step of the writing process more engaging, especially with the addition of technology. Students loved typing their animal research projects on Canva and publishing their final pieces during our \"Golden Step,\" where they chose a photo to print in color alongside their writing. This made them feel like real authors and increased their excitement and pride in their work. Some students even shared how much they loved seeing their assessments printed in color for the first time!\r\n\r\nIn addition, students have enjoyed colorful anchor charts, bulletin boards, and having their materials neatly organized in the paper organizer, which has helped them stay focused and independent. Displaying their published work has built confidence and motivation, and we are now able to save these pieces in memory books that show their growth throughout the year. Your support has inspired creativity, encouraged the use of technology in our classroom, and helped my students see themselves as proud, capable writers. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768152927018,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-big-stories-bright-col/9997936/","projectTitle":"“Little Writers, Big Stories, Bright Colors”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mulvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2360861_orig.jpg?crop=1441,1441,x149,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747804581846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-mulvey"},{"teacherId":7603343,"projectId":9990575,"letterContent":"The array of activities and games that were in the donated package have made such a difference. My students are super engaged with their learning, excited to finish their work so they can pick a game, and ready to collaborate with one another. The centers and activities brought so much joy and excitement into the room. The other teachers that I work with me also wanted to get similar materials for their own classrooms. It inspired a group of educators to make changes to their teaching style to work choice or orientation and fun. Thank you for making a learning meeting for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768067746927,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-centers/9990575/","projectTitle":"Exciting Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzpatrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603343"},{"teacherId":8118165,"projectId":10001361,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed the donated classroom supplies and learning activities. \r\nThey are able to use their whisper phones to improve their reading and writing, without disturbing their neighbor. They use the flexible seating to work on staying engaged. They use their stem manipulatives to foster creativity and problem solving. And I am able to use my organizers to be prepared each day and stay organized with my teaching resources. We are all very grateful to have the opportunity to utilize Donors Choose and we are blessed to have donors like all of you.","fullyFundedDate":1768168161963,"projectUrl":"project/growing-through-exploration/10001361/","projectTitle":"Growing Through Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118165_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753111753789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118165"},{"teacherId":434277,"projectId":9990360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of STEM materials for our science classroom. The students have thoroughly enjoyed these new hands-on materials in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen students have access to hands-on materials, they engage in their learning on a new level. My fourth and fifth grade students were so excited to see these new materials introduced. We were able to use these materials for test prep, standards review, and to allow students to show their understanding in a unique way.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for these resources. Thank you so much for enhancing our classroom learning and improving student engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1768069829276,"projectUrl":"project/bring-science-to-life-with-hands-on-mate/9990360/","projectTitle":"Bring Science to Life with Hands-On Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434277_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633366036875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434277"},{"teacherId":9351344,"projectId":9988134,"letterContent":"My students and I have been so excited to start using the new resources! They have already made a big impact in our classroom. One of our favorite moments so far was during a recent project where students used the materials to work collaboratively and really take ownership of their learning. It was incredible to see them so engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and helping each other problem solve. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There was a lot of excitement and curiosity right away. They could not wait to start exploring! For many of them, having access to these kinds of resources made the learning experience feel more real and hands-on, which boosted their confidence and enthusiasm and even their personal skills!\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunities it has created for our students. Thank you for being part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768011820783,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-learning-that-works-growing-con/9988134/","projectTitle":"Sensory Learning that Works: Growing Confidence in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorielle Camille O. Requino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351344"},{"teacherId":9360450,"projectId":9230235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with these third-grade-appropriate books. Having high-quality, relevant literature readily available transforms our learning environment into a space where students feel seen and challenged. When a student can reach for a book that matches both their reading level and their interests, it removes the barrier of frustration and replaces it with the genuine joy of discovery.\r\nThese books do more than just fill a shelf; they serve as essential tools for developing foundational literacy skills. Exposure to diverse vocabulary and complex sentence structures within these stories helps students bridge the gap between basic decoding and deep comprehension. By engaging with these specific titles, my students are building the stamina and critical thinking skills necessary to become lifelong learners and confident communicators. Your generosity has sparked a new wave of curiosity in our room, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786443982,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-to-success/9230235/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rayburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731522845102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360450"},{"teacherId":9360450,"projectId":9998569,"letterContent":"The introduction of organized drawers within our new student center has been a game-changer for fostering autonomy and personal responsibility. Instead of relying on teacher direction for every pencil or paper scrap, students now navigate the center with a sense of ownership, knowing exactly where to find—and more importantly, where to return—their learning tools. This physical structure empowers them to manage their own workflows and take pride in maintaining a shared space. 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