{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":1970008,"projectId":9276334,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. This one is special because it is all about recognition, letting the kids know that we see their effort and hard work and that when you put in the work the results are evident. We want them to feel proud of their work and effort and these small rewards give them that little bit of recognition that keeps them going on to the next challenge. At our school students are required to read regularly, selecting books that are challenging and that allow them to grow as readers. These rewards are part of our effort to encourage and recognize hard work, effort and goals met. Thank you for being part of journey to becoming lifelong readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746506447276,"projectUrl":"project/well-done-little-prizes-big-recognitio/9276334/","projectTitle":"Well Done! Little Prizes, Big Recognition.","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":1970008,"projectId":9227518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. This was such a wonderful project to put together because it was one hundred percent created by our youngest readers. Each week they come to the library to select a new book to take home and read and share with their families. At this age they just love non fiction books, particularly books about animals. They are captivated by sharks, lions, kangaroos, zebras, and of course, dinosaurs! These new books will keep their interest in reading and learning, growing. There is no better reward than watching their little faces light up when they pick up a new book that was made just for them! Thank you for your generous support! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746739252084,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-jungle-out-there-sharing-animal/9227518/","projectTitle":"It's a Jungle Out There! Sharing Animal Books in Community!","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":9319501,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our students with building healthy habits and helping them take responsibility for their learning. Having agendas/planners will help students learn to document their assignments & help them stay organized. Having these skills will teach students to better plan their time & know exactly what is due and when it is due. I am hoping these organizational skills will follow the students throughout college. This could not have been done without your support! Additionally, these planners will help with parent communication. Parents are required to sign off acknowledging that the homework was completed. Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1746505525554,"projectUrl":"project/planning-the-new-year/9319501/","projectTitle":"Planning the New 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":1970008,"projectId":9238726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fund this great project for our amazing students. These are books our students have requested for some time now. They just love all the facts and illustrations and reading these BIG books makes them feel like big kids! They feel smart when the learn something, even a seemingly random fact, that they did not know before. It is so much fun to watch them turn to each other and show a friend a cool picture of tell them a new fact they found. What an amazing gift, the gift of discovery and fun in reading. Thank you for being part of our learning adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1744229029077,"projectUrl":"project/big-reference-books/9238726/","projectTitle":"Big Reference Books!","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":9213520,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our students with this art project! We were able to create forever memories as they worked on a Mother's Day coaster. Students colored and outlined a special moment wit their mother on a square sheet of paper. We then glued the square on a ceramic tile and put Modge Podge for a shiny glossy look. Underneath the tile, we put a velcro type material. Voila! We made our Mother's Day coasters.\r\n\r\nParents and families can enjoy these coasters for years to come. They will hold special memories of what was made in 3rd grade, but more importantly, a special Mother's Day memory that will forever be remembered. \r\n\r\nThis could NOT have been possible without you! Your kindness, generosity, and love have all played a big role in a child's life. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1743017411145,"projectUrl":"project/tile-away/9213520/","projectTitle":"Tile Away","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":9222792,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping my entire school get access to Mystery Science. Mystery Science is an online program that teachers use to teach science concepts. It is standards based for each grade level and their lessons are easy to use, engaging, and the students LOVE it!\r\n\r\nWhen teachers use Mystery Science, they log onto their account, press play, and the entire lesson is easily accessed! There are very engaging topics, engaging characters in the videos, and engaging activities that follow each lesson. Students literally cheer for joy when they see a Mystery Science lesson!\r\n\r\nAnd, now, because of YOU, our entire school has access! Almost 900 students will be able to use Mystery Science! Thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1743699970719,"projectUrl":"project/mystery-science/9222792/","projectTitle":"Mystery Science","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"}],"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"}