{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Will Rogers Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5836808,"projectId":9142088,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited to discover that Lila Greer had even more students to read about in her classroom. My 1st and 2nd graders were eager to make their own illustrations and stories. \r\nIn my classroom, we always start on the carpet as I pull out my many voices and my students get captivated by Andrea Beaty's books. My 2nd graders have really loved the series and even have elected to get the books from our own library to read on their own. Books always make us happy to learn! Thank you so much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1742444158195,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-and-reading-in-stem/9142088/","projectTitle":"Buzzing and Reading In STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5836808_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741112420236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithalma"},{"teacherId":5836808,"projectId":9110407,"letterContent":"My students have utilized the prizes to motivate them to earn cowboy cash. Many staff members are always looking for model students to earn a prize. \r\nOne boy in particular was so excited to finally get a matching watch like his friend. A student before him got a cowboy cash. He chose a watch and so the next time the little boy went to find one like his friend but we were all out. Until this project came along there were more watches and the next time the boy earned a cash he was finally able to match his friend. My next steps for my students is continue to motivate them and help them strive to be great leaders of my school.","fullyFundedDate":1744033032134,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-all-our-little-cowboys-part/9110407/","projectTitle":"Prizes For All Our Little Cowboys Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5836808_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741112420236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithalma"},{"teacherId":5836808,"projectId":9110115,"letterContent":"Walking into a classroom with no books is like walking into a kitchen with no books. They are vital to a classroom environment. There are many things we love to do with books! \r\nReading in my classroom starts with all the voices I can produce as we read about the different characters. My students and I discuss the engineering design process as they are presented with a new problem. For example, Barbie needs to get to her own talent show but the school does not have a ramp for the stage. Students must design a ramp for Barbie to get to her talent show. \r\nIn general all my students are always so excited and when I show them the book we are ready they are ready to start guessing what we will learn. Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1747067186718,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-gaining-knowledge-bilin/9110115/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers Gaining Knowledge Bilingual Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5836808_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741112420236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithalma"},{"teacherId":4431495,"projectId":9732719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school-wide attendance initiative.\r\n\r\nYour donation is a vital part of the school-wide horse race, which is successfully motivating our students from our youngest three-year-olds to our oldest eleven-year-olds. We are thrilled to report that the initiative is fostering a wonderful sense of teamwork; classes are earning letters to move their class horse, and students are encouraging each other daily. They even clap and cheer for students who arrive tardy, ensuring everyone feels counted and supported.\r\n\r\nThe varied prizes made possible by your donation appeal to every child in the school and are a significant motivator in our efforts to prioritize daily attendance. As you know, attendance matters immensely; if they aren't here, they can't learn.\r\n\r\nYour support is a big part of getting our students through the doors each day, and we are grateful for your investment in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1758838724991,"projectUrl":"project/be-here-or-be-square/9732719/","projectTitle":"Be Here Or Be Square!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abbie Eaves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4431495_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607378923706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abbie-eaves"},{"teacherId":4431495,"projectId":9202282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. Thanks to people like you donating to my project, my students are more motivated than ever to showcase their abilities to work hard and behave. The positive outcomes for this will go further than anyone could imagine. I was able to purchase so many motivational items to keep my students excited about what we are doing. It makes them feel so loved to know that not only do I care about them, but people in the community, and people in other parts of the country, care about their education.","fullyFundedDate":1747333505830,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-motivated/9202282/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abbie Eaves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4431495_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607378923706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abbie-eaves"},{"teacherId":4431495,"projectId":9073757,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of my classroom. My students have the necessary supplies to have a successful school year. With 44 students, I would never be able to purchase the items they need to get through the school year. People and companies who support teachers and students truly do make a difference in everyone's lives. Thank you again for the financial support. My students' families are extremely thankful that they can have one less thing to worry about this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1739212373938,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-learners/9073757/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abbie Eaves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4431495_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607378923706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abbie-eaves"},{"teacherId":6964490,"projectId":9302888,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they came in and noticed the wiggle wobble chair feet. Their faces lit up as they asked what they were. When sitting down on them for the first time, most expressing how much they loved them and were thankful that people our willing to support our class. \r\n\r\nClorox wipes are essential in every elementary classroom and the students help clean the tables at the end of the day. They are always surprised at how dirty the tables get throughout the day. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your kindness and support so we have the supplies we need for an amazing year! Generous people like you always make us feel special when we unbox the new items for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746668810757,"projectUrl":"project/getting-out-the-wiggles/9302888/","projectTitle":"Getting out the Wiggles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loewenstern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6964490_orig.png?crop=372,372,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574432091271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6964490"},{"teacherId":5836808,"projectId":9008526,"letterContent":"Some of the skills taught within my classroom, utilizing the donated books rely heavily on critical thinking skills. After reading Pedro Perfecto, arquitecto (Iggy Peck the Architect), my students were tasked with designed a bridge to help the students in the book make it back across. Another activity where my engineers had to really think through, is when they had to design the perfect trap for a leprechaun. It was interesting to see different designs from students. Some thoughtful ones who incorporated things like a toilet or intelligently thought through having a security camera to enhance their traps. These traps were built out of legos and students let their imaginations shine. My little scientests also were reminded about being kind and showing love to one another. After reading the book Love The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Amor de la orgua muy hambrienta), my students made a paper caterpillar and used water to make him grow. \r\nIn my classroom, we always start off on the carpet. Students are always eager to learn and listen to the story. They are always captivated by my decent character voices and ready to try to tackle a problem presented through the engineering design process. Thank you so much for bringing English and Spanish text to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1734564510523,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-books-for-bilingual-engineers/9008526/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Books for Bilingual Engineers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5836808_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741112420236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithalma"},{"teacherId":3791307,"projectId":8869209,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity! These donations were much needed and loved!! During independent reading time, the kids get to read books that I have read during read aloud time. They do so well in practicing reading with fluency and expression. It really helps them to be confident as a reader when they know the words to the stories.\r\n\r\nThe books that are most loved get torn up so easily and then they are hard to read. We appreciate the new books and the kids can't stop reading them. Thanks, again!","fullyFundedDate":1733957219568,"projectUrl":"project/give-a-child-a-book-they-will-read-for/8869209/","projectTitle":"Give a Child A Book, They Will Read for Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales-ATPE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3791307_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y234&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605119789783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3791307"},{"teacherId":5836808,"projectId":8848655,"letterContent":"One of the big skills that was introduced to my 2nd graders was the use of simple machines. After reading, Gustavo The Shy Ghost we saw the types of simple machines. The problem was that Gustavo had more ghost that needed to get to the graveyard. They had to decide which simple machine can pull the ghost up to the graveyard. We then focused on a pully and parts of a pulley. They were tasked with designing something to hold their load (ghosts) so that they could make their way up to the graveyard. It was fun to see their unique ideas come to life and all the different approaches to make it happen. My kindergarteners and first graders learned the word camouflaged and we talked about helping Gustavo the ghost hide in different environments. \r\nAll our stories start on the carpet, we make connections with the text and then students are presented with a problem to solve. All my students enjoy the books and it is so beneficial to have them in both English and Spanish. It makes for a seamless transition between lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1731507785408,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-libros-for-little-engineers/8848655/","projectTitle":"Books and Libros for Little Engineers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5836808_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741112420236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithalma"},{"teacherId":5836808,"projectId":8848802,"letterContent":"The prizes donated through this project were quickly displayed in the front office for our eager little cowboys to pick from when they earned a Cowboy Cash. There were lots of giggles and excitement when they saw the variety of prizes in the office. It encouraged them to continue to follow our school rules and try to earn more prizes. \r\nAs the year continues, we hope to continue to grow in the prizes we offer students. The months keep passing and sometimes its good to remind students what they could earn if they remain following the rules. We will continue to encourage our students to follow the rules and our staff is great about rewarding them when they do. We hope to finish off the year strong with some well behaved cowboys.","fullyFundedDate":1731548949498,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-all-our-little-cowboys/8848802/","projectTitle":"Prizes For All Our Little Cowboys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5836808_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741112420236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithalma"},{"teacherId":4431495,"projectId":8613728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for always supporting teachers and students. So many of our children simply cannot get the supplies they need, due to many different circumstances. Because of generous donors such as yourself, my students have the supplies to have a successful year. Without donors, I would have to fund all the supplies from my own pocket. I want the best for my students and being able to get them the needed items makes my year run so smoothly. Thank you again for helping us have a successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1723691232860,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-supplies/8613728/","projectTitle":"Supplies! 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