{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barcelona Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9767953,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a refrigerator that is making a real difference for our students. This simple addition allows us to store snacks, drinks, and sensory-friendly food items that meet the unique needs of our students with moderate to severe intellectual and significant physical disabilities.\r\n\r\nWith the refrigerator, students are able to participate more fully in daily routines and lessons, practice independence by accessing safe snacks, and maintain consistent nutrition throughout the day. Your contribution has created opportunities for comfort, learning, and engagement that weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and the tangible impact it has on our students' daily lives. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763498215295,"projectUrl":"project/nutrition-and-independence/9767953/","projectTitle":"Nutrition and Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":3308053,"projectId":9831825,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are now able to organize their learning materials more effectively with the new paper sorting shelves and folders. These resources have made a significant difference in our classroom, especially during project-based learning activities. For example, recently, the students worked on a science project where they used the folders to keep their research and drafts organized. The paper sorting shelves helped us quickly access and sort different types of materials, making the workflow much smoother and more efficient.\r\n\r\nStudents eagerly explored the shelves and quickly began organizing the papers, feeling a sense of ownership and pride in their classroom space. This positive reaction has motivated them to be more responsible and attentive to their organizational habits. Moving forward, the next step for our class is to use the printers for upcoming assignments, such as creating posters for our upcoming science fair. These resources not only support our current lessons but also inspire our students to take more initiative and feel empowered in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1761938336623,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9831825/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prugar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308053_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648482125743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tashagrant"},{"teacherId":3308053,"projectId":9498874,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from our donors, our students are now able to engage more effectively and creatively in their learning activities. We've been using the new electric pencil sharpeners, erasers, glue sticks, and baby wipes to enhance our classroom projects. For example, in our recent arts and crafts lesson, students used the glue sticks and erasers to fine-tune their artwork and make adjustments to their projects. The electric sharpeners have made it easier for students to keep their pencils sharp and ready for detailed work, which has increased their focus and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new supplies, their excitement was contagious. They were thrilled to have reliable tools that made their work easier and more fun. It's wonderful to see their faces light up when they realize that they can work more independently and efficiently. Moving forward, the next step on our current project involves creating dioramas for our science unit. The students will be using the new materials to craft detailed, colorful displays that will help them better understand the concepts we are studying. Your support is truly making a difference in our classroom experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn with these new resources.","fullyFundedDate":1753895195771,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-the-art-room/9498874/","projectTitle":"Supplies for the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prugar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308053_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648482125743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tashagrant"},{"teacherId":3308053,"projectId":9525514,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support from our donors, our students are now able to engage more effectively and creatively in their learning activities. We've been using the new electric pencil sharpeners, erasers, glue sticks, and baby wipes to enhance our classroom projects. For example, in our recent arts and crafts lesson, students used the glue sticks and erasers to fine-tune their artwork and make adjustments to their projects. The electric sharpeners have made it easier for students to keep their pencils sharp and ready for detailed work, which has increased their focus and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new supplies, their excitement was contagious. They were thrilled to have reliable tools that made their work easier and more fun. It's wonderful to see their faces light up when they realize that they can work more independently and efficiently. Moving forward, the next step on our current project involves creating dioramas for our science unit. The students will be using the new materials to craft detailed, colorful displays that will help them better understand the concepts we are studying. Your support is truly making a difference in our classroom experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn with these new resources.","fullyFundedDate":1758818340869,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/9525514/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prugar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308053_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648482125743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tashagrant"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9564490,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, including The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, our classroom has been able to use the new resources ike the immersion blender and sippy cups, to make daily routines and learning activities more engaging and meaningful for our students. One project we did was a \"smoothie-making\" activity where students practiced measuring ingredients, pouring safely, and using the blender with adult support. Their excitement was amazing! They were thrilled to see their favorite fruits transformed into a drink they could enjoy independently using the sippy cups.\r\n\r\nThis experience not only supported fine motor skills and following multi-step directions but also reinforced life skills like food preparation and safe handling of kitchen tools. Next, we plan to expand this activity by introducing simple recipes and exploring flavors and textures, giving students more opportunities to practice independence, sensory exploration, and social interaction. Your contributions have made these hands-on, meaningful learning experiences possible, and we are so grateful for the impact you've had on our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758815316983,"projectUrl":"project/growing-independence/9564490/","projectTitle":"Growing Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9733982,"letterContent":"Receiving a refrigerator for a multiple special needs classroom has a significant impact on both student health and instructional efficiency. It ensures that perishable food, snacks, and medication, such as those required for students with G-tubes or specific dietary needs can be stored safely, reducing the risk of illness. This reliable storage also supports individualized learning routines, allowing teachers to provide timely nutrition breaks and accommodate dietary schedules without disruption. Additionally, having a refrigerator promotes independence and life skills, as students can participate in selecting, storing, and retrieving their own food items under supervision. Overall, it enhances the classroom environment by supporting safety, health, and individualized care.","fullyFundedDate":1758814920882,"projectUrl":"project/special-needs-food-safety/9733982/","projectTitle":"Special Needs Food Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":3308053,"projectId":9300659,"letterContent":"Students are so excited each time we get to go outside and learn in our garden space. Each day our garden is growing bigger, and the students even come to visit the garden spaces during their free time at recess. They have been like sponges when it comes to learning garden skills--when we learned how to weed, students were competing to see who could pull the most weeds and get the longest rooted weeds. \r\n\r\nThe skills they are learning are being shared with their families too. Students have been planting seeds and taking them home in the pots to their families where they are continuing to nurture the growing seedlings into food that their family can eat. Everyone in our community is excited about this project and looking forward to seeing our garden grow this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1747670199977,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-garden-to-combat-food-insecurit/9300659/","projectTitle":"Learn to Garden to Combat Food Insecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prugar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3308053_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648482125743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tashagrant"},{"teacherId":8376543,"projectId":9306547,"letterContent":"On behalf of Barcelona's Garden Club, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of gardening equipment. Your thoughtful gift will make a tremendous difference in our students' hands-on learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe tools and supplies you provided will help our young gardeners cultivate not only plants, but also valuable life skills like responsibility, patience, and environmental stewardship. Thanks to your support, our students will be able to dig deeper into their garden projects and watch their efforts bloom throughout the growing season.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our garden club demonstrates a wonderful commitment to education and our community's future. We are truly grateful for supporters like you who believe in the power of experiential learning.","fullyFundedDate":1747329713665,"projectUrl":"project/erasing-food-insecurity-and-raising-plan/9306547/","projectTitle":"Erasing Food Insecurity and Raising Plants and Capable Food Growers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8376543_orig.jpg?crop=1816,1816,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661378505343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8376543"},{"teacherId":8380393,"projectId":9193548,"letterContent":"Each morning I have my homeroom students clean their glasses using the wipes your gracious donations funded. They are grateful, as am I, since I wear glasses as well. Students enjoy having access to already sharpened pencils enabling them to begin learning upon arrival to my class. Many students drink water but not nearly enough to stay hydrated. I share the liquid hydration product Drip Drop with my students to ensure they are able to stay hydrated. Headaches are very common along with fatigue and the lack of focus due to dehydration.","fullyFundedDate":1746699688130,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-squeezing-begin/9193548/","projectTitle":"Let the Squeezing Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8380393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734440730033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8380393"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9340969,"letterContent":"In our classroom of students with significant intellectual and physical disabilities, every detail of the day matters. From personal care to learning routines, our students depend on a clean, safe, and responsive environment to thrive. The generous provision of Kleenex, flushable wipes, and antibacterial cloths has had a meaningful impact on both the daily lives of our students and the quality of care we are able to provide.\r\n\r\nThese essential hygiene items have directly improved our ability to meet students' needs with dignity and sensitivity. Kleenex ensures we can respond immediately and gently to students with runny noses or allergies—offering relief and comfort, especially for those who cannot manage this independently. Flushable wipes are critical for personal care routines, helping maintain cleanliness and reduce the risk of skin irritation during toileting, which many students require support with multiple times per day.\r\n\r\nAntibacterial cloths are used throughout the day to sanitize wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, tray tables, and communication devices. Their regular use helps reduce the spread of illness in a classroom where many students have complex medical needs and are vulnerable to infection.\r\n\r\nBeyond hygiene and health, the impact of these supplies is deeply personal. They allow students to feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to engage in classroom activities. They help staff provide consistent, compassionate care without worrying about running short on basic items. And they ease the burden on families who may not always be able to supply these materials from home.\r\n\r\nThis support sends a powerful message to our students: you are valued, your comfort matters, and your learning environment is one where your dignity comes first. We are deeply grateful for this contribution, which enhances not only physical well-being but also emotional and educational development.","fullyFundedDate":1753659270086,"projectUrl":"project/special-needs-personal-hygiene/9340969/","projectTitle":"Special Needs Personal Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":6267163,"projectId":9226948,"letterContent":"The donation of new books to our classroom of students with multiple disabilities has created a transformative impact—enriching both their educational experience and emotional well-being. These books, carefully selected for accessibility and engagement, have opened up new opportunities for our students to connect with language, stories, and the joy of shared reading.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, traditional access to books can be limited by physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges. By incorporating these new, inclusive reading materials into daily routines, teachers have been able to create more dynamic and multisensory read-aloud experiences tailored to each student's needs. This has led to improved attention spans, increased expressive communication, and heightened enthusiasm during literacy time.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic benefits, the books have fostered a deeper sense of inclusion and belonging. Story time has become a moment of connection—between students and staff, and among peers—as they explore characters, emotions, and ideas together. These shared experiences support social development and emotional expression in ways that are critical for students with complex learning profiles.\r\n\r\nThis initiative demonstrates that when all students are given the tools to engage with the world around them, their potential shines through. The new books are more than just resources—they are doorways to imagination, understanding, and meaningful participation.","fullyFundedDate":1753659114344,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9226948/","projectTitle":"Books Books Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6267163"},{"teacherId":8392482,"projectId":9130834,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my students and my classroom. My students have loved using the writing tablets this year, and I look forward to using them next year and years after! Also, sharpening pencils have saved so much time with our new sharpeners! Thank you! Next, they had the most beautiful Mother's Day gifts to give to their mothers, and the gifts were laminated, thanks to your generous donation! My students next year will be the first to benefit from the wonderful chair pockets and name plates. I am ecstatic to use them next year and for all of my years to come. The students also had so much fun playing all of the literacy games this year. In fact, during Fun Friday time, they chose to play the literacy games over coloring, painting, blocks, iPad time, and etc. Speaking of iPads, thank you so much for the headphones. The students were so much more focused this year while on iPad learning games. I loonf forward to using all of the donated items for the next 10 years that I have left of my teaching career.","fullyFundedDate":1741039841567,"projectUrl":"project/thank-you-palo-verde-fiesta-bowl-charit/9130834/","projectTitle":"Thank You, Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maturan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8392482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661286969877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8392482"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58119","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":872,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.8,"schoolId":58119,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barcelona Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barcelona Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/alhambra-elementary-school-district-68/barcelona-middle-school/58119"}