{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aida Escobar Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8421142,"projectId":9144005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a full class set of Harry Potter for our classroom. Having individual physical copies for every student has completely transformed our literacy block, allowing us to use a text they adore to teach critical academic skills. Beyond the magic and adventure, these books serve as a rich foundation for high-level reading lessons. Our students are actively dissecting complex plot structures, unpacking rich vocabulary through context clues, analyzing dynamic character arcs to build empathy, and learning how to cite specific textual evidence to defend their opinions during class discussions.\r\n\r\nOn any given day, reading in our classroom is a vibrant, deeply collaborative experience. During our core literacy time, you will see students gathered in small groups comparing notes on plot twists, tracking subtle foreshadowing in their reading journals, and enthusiastically volunteering to read character dialogue aloud. When we transition to independent reading, the room shifts into a peaceful, focused sanctuary. You can hear a pin drop as every student is entirely absorbed in their text, completely lost in the story and eager to keep reading.\r\n\r\nThis project has had a profound impact across all reading levels, but particularly for our reluctant readers who previously lacked confidence. Students who used to disengage during reading time are now glued to their pages, asking if they can read \"just one more chapter\" before lunch or take their books home over the weekend. Seeing a student who once struggled with reading stay after class to proudly share their theory about a major plot twist demonstrates the true power of your gift. Your generosity did not just put books on our shelves; it opened the door to a genuine, lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1741741333832,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-magic-of-reading/9144005/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Magic of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421142_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694665973571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskduransclass"},{"teacherId":8421142,"projectId":8871742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a full class set of corded mice and mouse pads for our students! While tech accessories might seem simple, having proper tactile tools completely transforms our daily digital literacy block. Laptop trackpads are notoriously frustrating for young learners, often causing accidental clicks and slowing down productivity. With proper mice, our students are building crucial fine motor control, learning spatial awareness on screens, and mastering efficient navigation. These tools allow us to teach complex computer skills—from highlighting and editing text to executing precise graphic design and coding projects—without technology getting in the way of learning.\r\n\r\nOn any given day, technology time in our classroom is now smooth, focused, and efficient. Instead of hearing groans over jumping cursors or struggling with sticking trackpads, our room is filled with the quiet, satisfying sound of productive clicking. The plug-and-play reliability of corded mice means zero lost instructional time on dead batteries or Bluetooth connectivity glitches. Students glide seamlessly across their mouse pads as they move between educational programs, drag and drop interactive elements in math activities, and format their writing assignments with newfound ease and speed.\r\n\r\nThis project has made a remarkable difference for all of our learners, but especially for students with fine motor challenges or spatial processing needs. Tasks that used to cause anxiety and fatigue—like dragging shapes in digital geometry or navigating multi-step online assessments—are now accessible and stress-free. One student who used to frequently give up during digital writing sessions recently finished a full essay with a big smile, proudly sharing how much easier it was to edit using a mouse. Your generosity removed a daily physical barrier to learning, equipping our students with the confidence and tools they need to succeed in a digital world.","fullyFundedDate":1733256507895,"projectUrl":"project/click-into-learning/8871742/","projectTitle":"Click into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421142_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694665973571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskduransclass"},{"teacherId":9025563,"projectId":10169576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous headphone donation to our PK3 classroom. Your kindness has made a wonderful impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have helped our little learners stay focused and engaged during educational activities, interactive lessons, and language development programs. They allow each child to learn at their own pace while minimizing distractions, creating a more productive and enjoyable learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur students are excited to use them every day, and we are truly grateful for your support and investment in their education. Your donation is helping build confidence, independence, and a love for learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the lives of our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1774963752530,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-headphones/10169576/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025563"},{"teacherId":8543235,"projectId":9645050,"letterContent":"My students fell in love with the beautiful board books that were added to our library center. For most of my three year old students, these board books helped them strengthen their fine motor skills, such as the pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination as they turned each thick page of the books. My students enjoyed looking at the colorful illustrations, while reciting their alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors. These books have such great durability, that my future students will enjoy them as well! A big thank you from both my students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1765837538187,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-library/9645050/","projectTitle":"Little Learners Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8543235_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658628620820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8543235"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8138","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":728,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"schoolId":8138,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aida Escobar Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aida Escobar Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/pharr-san-juan-alamo-independent-school-district/whitney-elementary-school/8138"}