{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madrid Neighborhood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10203487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our after-school LEGO Club through DonorsChoose! We are displaying our new sets in our classroom. Future builders are coming by and catching the excitement of our future club! Our club members are curious, creative, and excited to learn through hands-on experiences. Because of your generosity, students will have the opportunity to work together, solve problems, and build new LEGO sets that strengthen teamwork, creativity, and engineering skills. For many of our students, this will be their very first time building a brand-new LEGO set by following directions and collaborating with friends. Your kindness is helping us create meaningful learning experiences and an exciting Fall 2026 LEGO Club. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777924603050,"projectUrl":"project/building-fun-2026/10203487/","projectTitle":"Building Fun 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10244403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping me prepare for my second year in 2nd grade! Because of your generosity, I now have wonderful books and materials that will help me create a calm, welcoming classroom where students can learn about emotions, kindness, and accepting differences. The beautiful illustrations and meaningful stories will help students connect with reading while building confidence and joy. My students love the FLY GUY books! We now have students that want to read before school. Reading with friends is a treat..and students pick our new books every time. Your support is helping my students grow into proficient readers, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1777928876597,"projectUrl":"project/reading-reading-and-more-reading/10244403/","projectTitle":"Reading, Reading and More Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10178660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of LEGO building materials for our after-school LEGO club. Your support is helping create an exciting space where students can learn, collaborate, and grow through creativity and hands-on building experiences.\r\n\r\nThese new LEGO resources will allow students to work together to complete projects that strengthen teamwork, creativity, communication, and engineering skills. For many students, this will be their very first experience building a brand-new LEGO set by following directions and collaborating with peers to complete a shared goal.\r\n\r\nOur students are already excited about the new sets that will be part of our Fall 2026 LEGO Club. Each building experience gives students the chance to practice patience, perseverance, and creativity while making lasting memories with friends.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping provide opportunities that inspire learning, imagination, and confidence. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1776441793392,"projectUrl":"project/building-fun/10178660/","projectTitle":"Building Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10072772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our Community Garden Library project. Your donation is helping create a special outdoor reading space where students can imagine and grow as life-long learners.\r\n\r\nOur students already love reading outdoors in our school garden. They are natural explorers who become excited when they discover a sprouting seed, a colorful flower, or a tiny insect during our learning time outside. These moments remind us that children learn best when they feel connected and actively engaged in the world around them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will help create and maintain a shared Community Garden Library located just outside our classroom for all students to enjoy. They will take leadership roles by selecting age-appropriate and inclusive books, organizing the library, and helping care for the reading space. This project gives students meaningful opportunities to collaborate, make decisions, and take responsibility for a resource that benefits our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make this dream possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770314827641,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-everyone/10072772/","projectTitle":"A Book for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":8852492,"projectId":10102908,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new basketball equipment during practice to build fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. One standout moment was seeing students fully engaged in small-group drills, each with their own basketball, allowing for constant repetition and improvement. It's been powerful to watch their confidence grow as they develop their skills and support one another on the court.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment first arrived, the excitement was immediate, students were eager to grab a ball and get to work. Moving forward, we plan to build on these fundamentals by incorporating more advanced drills, game-like scenarios, and team competitions that continue to strengthen their skills, teamwork, and love for the game.","fullyFundedDate":1775709212218,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-team-for-success/10102908/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Team for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8852492_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x586,y223&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771434917104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8852492"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10127424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our LEGO Club and for making it possible for us to receive the LEGO Shopping Street set. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to dive into an exciting, hands-on project that brings learning to life in meaningful and memorable ways.\r\n\r\nAs we are exploring our theme of future careers in the city, students are working together to build, design, and problem-solve using this set with our smaller sets. They are taking on the roles of engineers, architects, and planners, all while learning about real-world jobs that keep a city running. I am currently watching students grow in confidence as they share ideas, support one another, and celebrate the small progress markers as a team. This project encourages collaboration, creativity, and perseverance—skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation will make a lasting impact for years to come. Thank you for helping inspire curiosity and a love of learning in my students. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772566979582,"projectUrl":"project/from-lego-to-careers/10127424/","projectTitle":"From LEGO to Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":1885715,"projectId":10052872,"letterContent":"Your donation has made a meaningful impact on our classroom community. The snacks you provided have become much more than a simple treat—they're a powerful motivator that reinforces the value of hard work and effort.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has noticeably shifted how students approach learning. They're taking greater ownership of their work, demonstrating increased determination when facing challenges, and tackling difficult tasks with more positive attitudes. Students now understand that effort leads to success and that their classroom choices matter. We're seeing improved engagement during lessons, better attention to directions, and stronger commitment to completing work with care and quality.","fullyFundedDate":1769984984892,"projectUrl":"project/crunch-time-motivation-snacks-to-inspir/10052872/","projectTitle":"Crunch Time Motivation: Snacks to Inspire Student Effort and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1885715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662148698524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-galindo"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":10003756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to support our project for the Clark the Shark books for our classroom. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we were able to launch an engaging and impactful literature unit centered around Clark and his experiences. My students immediately connected with the stories, especially Clark's challenges with managing his behavior. These books opened the door for important conversations about self-control, kindness, and how to handle big feelings—lessons that are just as important as learning to read.\r\n\r\nI have already seen growth in my students as they practice expressing themselves more thoughtfully and supporting one another. They love discussing the characters, making personal connections, and applying what they learn to their own behavior in the classroom. The excitement they bring to reading these stories has been incredible, and it has helped build both their confidence and their love of reading. We have now adopted the \"Stay Cool\" reminder for our last 40 days of 2nd grade.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow—not only as readers, but as individuals. Thank you for investing in their success and well-being. We are so grateful for this blessing!","fullyFundedDate":1768419654124,"projectUrl":"project/clark-the-shark/10003756/","projectTitle":"Clark the Shark","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":5971346,"projectId":9890945,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have reliable headphones that allow them to fully engage in digital learning. In today's classrooms, technology is woven into daily instruction. In math class, students use online programs for guided practice, instructional videos, skill reinforcement, and assessments. Clear audio is essential. When students can hear directions and explanations without distractions, they are better able to understand concepts, work independently, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been having their own working set of headphones. No more wiggling cords, sharing mismatched pairs, or struggling to hear through one ear. The new Ailihen headphones feel comfortable, block outside noise, and allow students to truly focus. The difference in the room is noticeable. There is a calm, productive energy during independent work time.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who are easily distracted or who benefit from hearing directions more than once have especially embraced this new technology. They are more confident navigating lessons at their own pace and are taking greater ownership of their learning. Your support has not only improved our classroom tools. It has strengthened focus, independence, and success for every student. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763596226066,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-hardworking-math-minds/9890945/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Hardworking Math Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tamara Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5971346_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x464,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1562030670958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5971346"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":9965615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My second grade students absolutely love Mr. Putter and Tabby. The mini-books you provided are already making a meaningful impact. Students are taking the books home to practice reading with their families. These books are also being used with partners, as students are filling up their reading bookmarks each morning at breakfast. Having access to engaging, familiar characters motivates students to read with confidence and joy. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are gaining the tools they need to grow into proficient readers. Your support is helping build strong reading habits and a lifelong love of books. Thank you for making my jot just a little easier!","fullyFundedDate":1768692810608,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-mr-putter/9965615/","projectTitle":"Reading with Mr. Putter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8221821"},{"teacherId":6377224,"projectId":9746962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our speech therapy program for social-emotional learning. Our students have difficulty expressing their emotions. The SPOT learning books use adorable emojis to engage students' understanding of how to identify their feelings. By first learning to identify what each feeling means, they can become more aware of those feelings in themselves and others. \r\n\r\nOur favorite activity this school year has been going through the feelings in rainbow order and choosing a topic card from our Get to Know Me SPOT deck. Each card has a prompt for a feeling and a question that guides the student to share a reason for that feeling or an outcome. The students enjoy drawing a picture that represents the question and sharing their responses.\r\n\r\nThe books, cards, and materials allow my speech students to use expressive language skills and social language by interacting with each other. By using a new topic each week, we maintain our ability to continually check in on how we are feeling and practice learning to share this with others. Thank you for helping us target these important skills!","fullyFundedDate":1760983463171,"projectUrl":"project/spot-on-emotional-learning/9746962/","projectTitle":"SPOT on Emotional Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6377224_orig.jpg?crop=134,134,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727126142568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6377224"},{"teacherId":8221821,"projectId":9874421,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our second graders now have a colorful and joyful way to express their learning! The Mr. Sketch scented markers have made writing, drawing, and creating even more engaging for students. They are excited to illustrate stories, design kindness posters, label science diagrams, and create seasonal artwork with enthusiasm. The bright colors and fun scents spark creativity, help students stay motivated, and make learning experiences more memorable. The students know that they cannot use the markers until the writing and work are finished! Such a wonderful motivator!\r\n\r\nYour support has brought color and imagination into our classroom, and our students are truly grateful. There is so much pride in my heart when these markers used to bring others joy! So many cards are being made for moms, teachers and other students. Thank you again for providing my students with materials they enjoy using. 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