{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9317572,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for always being our biggest cheerleader and supporter! You have no idea just how much this means to me and how much it means to my students. \r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love using our spin wheel to determine prizes, activities to do, and just about anything that needs a decision. They always say: Let's spin the wheel. Luckily, it's a white-board and this allow us to write & erase for every time we need to make a decision. :). It saves my sanity, too, as the wheel makes a lot of our decisions. \r\n\r\nYour support goes way beyond the classroom. They students feel confident, loved, and cared for every single day. They know they are important and that people outside our school love and care for them. My students have memories beyond learning letters & numbers- they'll forever remember the fun we had!\r\n\r\nWe love you, too! Every time we look around our classroom, our playground, our school- you have played a role! We could never thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1746442913995,"projectUrl":"project/answer-spin-hammock/9317572/","projectTitle":"Answer, Spin, & Hammock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":1970008,"projectId":9734592,"letterContent":"This was such a fun project and we are so thankful that it was so generously funded. Our kids spend so much time with electronics and are really missing out on the fun, and skills, that toys bring. This project consisting of several biographical books about the inventors of some of the most popular toys ever made. The idea was to spark their curiosity through reading and then introduce them to the actual toys. Many of our kids had never played with play-doh, or built something with Lego blocks. Now they know a little about the creative geniuses that invented them. Thank you for making this happen for our amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1762265328088,"projectUrl":"project/stem-books-toy-edition/9734592/","projectTitle":"STEM Books: Toy Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1970008_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661746332682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jdooley"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9669243,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for ALL your support! Students were so excited about this project because they were able to spend all their hard work money that has been earned in 3rd grade. Additionally, students LOVE, LOVE, LOVE playing store, school, etc. They were able to \"play\" store and go shopping! Yay! They add, subtract, reason, and make serious decisions all while playing. Students learn to manage their \"money\", and learn to make decisions about spending, saving, and negotiating.\r\n\r\nTheir laughs, smiley faces, and full bellies enjoyed every second of this activity. It could not have been done without you! Thank you so very much!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you so very much! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1757214773889,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-finance/9669243/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Finance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":1970008,"projectId":9784564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our amazing students with this project. With you donations we were able to purchase beautiful books for reading event. It was so wonderful to see the smiles on our students faces when they saw all the new books! They could not believe their eyes! So many great books to choose from, where to begin? We transformed the library into a sort of book fair/book store. We covered all our tables and countertops with all our brand new books. When the children came in we explained that we were so lucky to have amazing caring people donate to our school so we could get all these great books for them to share and read together. They were so very thankful. Thank you again for supporting our school, our library and our amazing students.","fullyFundedDate":1761599547405,"projectUrl":"project/community-reading-event/9784564/","projectTitle":"Community Reading Event","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1970008_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661746332682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jdooley"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9792735,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping my students, my school, and my school's community! Your support, kindness, and generosity helped our Trunk O' Treat - it was a huge success! \r\n\r\nStudents made candy baggies and passed them out to our community. The biggest smiles were shared by both giver & receiver of these candy bags. Extra treats were passed out at our Trunk o' Treat! \r\n\r\nStudents and their families were able to trick o treat around the parking lot that was filled with trunks opened and filled with treats! Students will always remember these experiences and these are the things that matter! Thank you so very much for support and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1761751477964,"projectUrl":"project/trunk-o-treat/9792735/","projectTitle":"Trunk O Treat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9518650,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for always supporting our class and our school! We appreciate you so very much and that cannot be said enough! \r\n\r\nThis project was for Team Third Grade T-shirts. Every 3rd grader was able to receive a t-shirt and was able to be welcomed as part of their new 3rd grade team! \r\n\r\nStudents and parents were both excited and appreciative of not only the t's but also the gesture of making every child feel part of the team! \r\n\r\nWe wear these shirts on rotation days and on Fridays! Students share their pride as they walk down the hallways all sporting the same shirt! \r\n\r\nPlease know you have played such a big role in making every child feel special and welcomed into a new grade level! We love and appreciate you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1755367383087,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-team-third-grade/9518650/","projectTitle":"We Are Team Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9442715,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our students stay organized, prepared, and motivated to learn! Our planners help students feel \"professional\" when they write down their assignments! They love feeling like an upper grade student and really take writing down assignments in their agendas seriously! \r\n\r\nThe planners help communicate with parents on a daily basis! There are no excuses for not having their homework! It's also a great way to communicate important events, dates, etc. We love our planners! \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you SO very much! Please know all 75 3rd graders love and thank you! We think of you almost every time we take out our planners! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1753489660113,"projectUrl":"project/planning-for-the-year/9442715/","projectTitle":"Planning for the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9406660,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for always supporting our class and our school! Your support could never be fully thanked with only words- I wish we could send you hugs to show you exactly how much we love you!. We appreciate every little thing you do for us. \r\n\r\nThese T-shirts helped our entire 3rd grade students feel like a team. This is so important especially at the beginning of the year! Seeing all 120 students with their Team Third Grade shirts made us proud and made them feel so special!\r\n\r\nWe wear our team shirts during our Visual And Performing Arts day! On these days, students have specialized teachers, and they know exactly which students are in 3rd grade just by looking at their shirts. \r\n\r\nAgain, we thank you and love you with all of our little hearts. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1750384361931,"projectUrl":"project/team-third-grade/9406660/","projectTitle":"Team Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9738360,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping my students with some flexible seating. There are students that need that extra support to stay focused in class. The bands on their chairs will certainly help them fidget and help them concentrate on their learning. This extra movement helps their little bodies stay moving and moving no matter what the lesson! Believe it or not, these bands HELP! \r\n\r\nYour kindness and your generosity have helped up immensely! We appreciate your support! Please know that you have made a difference in a child's life- not only this year, but for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1758807378340,"projectUrl":"project/flex-and-learn/9738360/","projectTitle":"Flex and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9346691,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our entire third grade students with our Team Third Grade T-shirts. They mean so very much to so many! Having a team shirt helps every student feel as part of a team, a part of a group, a part of something special. Many of these students do not participate in after school team sports. \r\n\r\nIf you could see the smiles on their faces as we all looked the same wearing the exact same shirt, it makes it all so rewarding. I wish you could see how proud they all were! Other staff & teachers made comments as we all walked by, \"Wow, I want to be part of Team Third Grade, too.\" The students smiled each and every time something was said! I would answer, \"Our wonderful angels, Mr. & Mrs. Mahood, got these for us.\" One student in my class added, \"I know her!\" :) They feel they know you because I talk so much about you! <3\r\n\r\nPlease know we will wear these shirts on our special Visual And Permforming Arts (VAPA) days, on field trips, and on assembly Fridays! We will think of you each and every time. Thank you! <3","fullyFundedDate":1747677986079,"projectUrl":"project/t-shirt-buddies/9346691/","projectTitle":"T-Shirt Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":9206275,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for making our school a better place! Because of you, we were able to have a fun, delicious snow cone party! It was a big hit! The students enjoyed slurping on snow cones & enjoying some extra recess time, too. It was a little messy, but, boy, did they have a great time! Picture syrup on their faces as they slurped on the snow cone. \r\n\r\nPlease know that we appreciate every thing you do for so many of us! These students will leave elementary school remembering all the great times we shared including the time we had snow cones & extra recess. :). They will never forget! And, it's all because of you and your generous & kind heart!\r\n\r\nPrevious students, now, revisit our school and always reminisce about the activities we did together when they were in 3rd grade! I know these students will one day visit my class and remember our snow cone party!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of all of our hearts! <3","fullyFundedDate":1742920225047,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-snow-cones/9206275/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Snow Cones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":9729897,"projectId":9301332,"letterContent":"Gracias for your donations! You have given my class more options for reading together as a class. I am very grateful to all your support. My small classroom library is growing because of your support.\r\nMy students are loving the new books that are engaging their interests. Along with the classroom set of books, you have provided the students with individual chapter books to help increase their reading levels. You also have given me organizing and cleaning materials to keep my classroom orderly so that I can provide a healthy environment for the growth of my students. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746787243995,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-spanish-literature/9301332/","projectTitle":"Classroom Spanish Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beltran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9729897_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732316112039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729897"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30950","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":814,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":35,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"22.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.1,"schoolId":30950,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Veterans Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Veterans Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/chula-vista-elementary-school-district/veterans-elementary-school/30950"}