{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mexicayotl Academy - Nogales","outOfStateSupporters":31.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9294266,"projectId":10543529,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting \"Building a Love for Reading in Spanish.\" Your generosity has brought more opportunities for my students to explore stories, strengthen their Spanish, and connect with books that reflect their language and experiences. These texts help us practice vocabulary, identify main ideas, make predictions, and support our answers with evidence. They also open meaningful conversations about characters' choices, feelings, and perspectives.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom brings together independent reading, guided practice, and discussions where students share their thinking. Having more Spanish books gives students greater choice and helps us support different reading levels and interests. For students who are still developing confidence, an accessible, engaging book offers a valuable starting point; for stronger readers, new texts provide opportunities to deepen their comprehension and explore more challenging ideas.\r\n\r\nYour gift means so much more than adding books to our shelves. It helps us build a classroom where Spanish is valued and where every student has opportunities to grow as a reader. I am deeply grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their future. Thank you for helping us nurture a love of reading that can stay with them long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1790774999846,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-in-spanish/10543529/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294266_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788359615758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9294266"},{"teacherId":3406108,"projectId":9924624,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through \"Rewarding Math Learning With Fun Prizes\"! Your generosity made our Math Fair a special experience where students were able to showcase their mathematical thinking, solve challenging problems, and celebrate their hard work. The prizes provided an extra sense of excitement and motivation, encouraging students to participate, take risks, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Seeing their excitement as they completed activities and received recognition for their effort was truly rewarding. Your support helped create positive memories around learning and showed our students that their hard work and dedication are worth celebrating.","fullyFundedDate":1769958745317,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-math-learning-with-fun-prizes/9924624/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Math Learning With Fun Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murrieta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725304406006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3406108"},{"teacherId":3406108,"projectId":9830064,"letterContent":"Thank you for this incredible donation to our Spanish library. The Spanish books have made independent reading more meaningful and accessible for my students. In our classroom, students primarily read independently through the Accelerated Reader program, where they choose books, read at their own pace, and complete comprehension quizzes to demonstrate their understanding. The new Spanish texts give our bilingual students more choices while helping them strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, making inferences, identifying themes, and connecting stories to their own experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1764776723996,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-spanish-lang/9830064/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Spanish Language Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murrieta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725304406006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3406108"},{"teacherId":9294266,"projectId":10439777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Growing Readers in Spanish\" project! These new books have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving my students access to engaging, grade-appropriate books in Spanish. We are using them to strengthen important reading skills such as fluency, vocabulary, identifying the main idea and supporting details, making inferences, understanding story structure, and summarizing what we read. Most importantly, students are learning that reading in Spanish can be enjoyable while also helping them become stronger, more confident readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now includes independent reading, small-group practice, partner reading, and opportunities for students to choose books that genuinely interest them. Having a greater variety of Spanish books has been especially valuable for students who previously had limited choices available to them. I have already seen students become more excited about selecting a book, talking about what they are reading, and sharing their favorite stories and characters with classmates.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us create a classroom where our students can see their language represented and continue developing their literacy skills every day. Thank you for helping us grow not only our Spanish classroom library, but also a community of enthusiastic and confident readers. 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My students are especially excited when they can learn through hands-on activities, and these resources help make learning more meaningful, engaging, and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials like the laminating machine, dry erase markers and the hands on activities to strengthen foundational reading, writing, and math skills through interactive learning centers. Students can practice reading blends and digraphs, recognizing numbers, and solving subtraction problems while building independence and confidence. The organizational tools like the chair pockets and pencil holders also help students keep their materials accessible, stay focused, and develop routines that support their individual learning needs. Seeing students become more engaged and willing to try new challenges reminds me how important it is to provide resources that meet the needs of all learners.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue expanding our learning centers with activities that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and independent practice. I look forward to creating more reusable, hands-on materials tailored to my students' learning goals and abilities. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and helping every child feel supported, capable, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778199629757,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-inclusive-classroom-lear/10121250/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds: Inclusive Classroom Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marisol Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8837957"},{"teacherId":9294266,"projectId":10266907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with new headphones. My students use them to listen to audiobooks, instructional videos, reading activities, and educational programs on their computers. The headphones allow each student to hear the lesson clearly and work at their own pace without distracting the students around them. They are especially helpful during independent learning, assessments, and small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the headphones and could not wait to use them. They especially enjoy being able to listen to stories while following along with the text. The headphones have been particularly beneficial for students who need additional reading support, language practice, or a quieter environment to concentrate. I have noticed that these students are more focused, confident, and willing to complete technology-based activities independently.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our reading and writing lessons, students will use the headphones to strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and listening skills. They will also use them to research topics, complete interactive assignments, and review lessons when they need extra support. Thank you for giving my students access to technology that makes learning more focused, engaging, and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1778199629936,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-to-learning/10266907/","projectTitle":"Plug In to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294266_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788359615758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9294266"},{"teacherId":9294266,"projectId":10266929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with essential supplies such as markers, colored pencils, scissors, pencil sharpeners, and other learning materials. My students use these resources every day during reading, writing, math, and creative classroom activities. Having these supplies readily available allows students to participate fully in lessons without worrying about whether they have the materials they need.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were very excited and eager to use them. One special moment was watching them use the markers, colored pencils, and scissors to complete a classroom project connected to our learning. They were proud to create, share their ideas, and present their work to their classmates. The new pencil sharpeners have also helped our classroom run more smoothly by allowing students to quickly prepare their materials and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these supplies for writing projects, reading responses, interactive notebooks, and hands-on learning activities. Because of your generosity, I am able to plan more engaging and creative lessons while making sure every student has access to the tools they need to be successful. Thank you for supporting my students and helping us create a classroom where they can learn, explore, and express themselves with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1778199629501,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-creating-and-growin/10266929/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Creating, and Growing Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294266_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788359615758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9294266"},{"teacherId":9294266,"projectId":10158799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a beautiful rug, comfortable pillows, and round floor cushions. We are using these materials to create a welcoming and cozy reading corner where students can relax and enjoy reading. This special space has made our classroom feel warmer and has helped motivate my students to read our class book with greater excitement and interest.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled! They immediately wanted to sit in the reading corner and explore the new space. It has quickly become one of their favorite areas in the classroom. The flexible seating allows students to feel comfortable while reading, discussing the story, and sharing their ideas with their classmates.\r\n\r\nAs we continue reading our class book, students will use the reading corner for independent reading, partner discussions, and small-group activities. They will practice making predictions, identifying important details, and reflecting on the characters and events in the story. Your generosity has created a space where my students can build their confidence, strengthen their love of reading, and make meaningful memories together. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778013994042,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-space-to-dream-read-and/10158799/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Space to Dream, Read, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294266_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788359615758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9294266"},{"teacherId":10085603,"projectId":9481538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our classroom carpet! Your kindness has made such a positive impact in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe carpet has become a special gathering space where students come together for group readings, class discussions, and read alouds. It has helped create a warm, comfortable, and engaging environment where students feel excited to learn and participate together each day.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and generosity. Thank you for helping make our classroom a welcoming place for all of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1760268693490,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-rug-for-warmth-and-learni/9481538/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom Rug for Warmth and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10085603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752985019641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085603"},{"teacherId":3406108,"projectId":9545874,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Boosting Organizational Skills.\" Your generosity has provided our students with essential materials like markers, highlighters, a hole puncher, clips, and writing tools that are making a daily difference in the classroom. Students are using these resources to organize their notes, highlight key information, and keep their assignments neat and accessible. One impactful moment was during a note-taking activity where students used highlighters to identify main ideas and supporting details.\r\nWith your donation, we will continue to strengthen organization during writing assignments, interactive notebooks, and group activities. The use of color printed material has made their articles and visual notes more interesting for them. Your support has made a difference in my students' learning—thank you for investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1755885188434,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-organizational-skills/9545874/","projectTitle":"Boosting Organizational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murrieta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725304406006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3406108"},{"teacherId":3406108,"projectId":9283476,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity in supporting our project, \"New Tables for Collaboration and Learning,\" our classroom has been transformed into a more interactive and student-centered environment. These new tables have allowed students to work together more effectively during group discussions, tutoring sessions, and project-based learning. One powerful moment was during a recent collaborative activity where students worked in teams to create and present their cultural suitcase projects—sharing their identities, stories, and research. The new tables made it easier for them to communicate, organize their materials, and truly engage with one another in a meaningful way. Your support has not only improved our physical space but has also strengthened student collaboration, confidence, and engagement. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1751721283750,"projectUrl":"project/new-tables-for-collaboration-and-learnin/9283476/","projectTitle":"New Tables For Collaboration and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murrieta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725304406006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3406108"},{"teacherId":3406108,"projectId":9135785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Empowering Young Minds to Succeed With Essential Classroom Supplies!\" Your generosity has made a direct and meaningful impact on our students' daily learning experiences. With supplies like copy paper, folders, staplers, hole punchers, pens, whiteout, and post-it notes, our students are now better equipped to stay organized, engaged, and confident in their work. 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