{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10386072,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Equity in Motion: Sports and Fitness for All\"! Your generosity helps us create a classroom environment where every student has opportunities to move, play, and participate in physical activities. The new sports and fitness resources encourage my second graders to stay active while developing coordination, teamwork, balance, and important social skills. My students were excited to explore the materials and eager to participate in activities that allow them to learn through movement, challenge themselves, and have fun with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources help us make physical activity more engaging and inclusive by providing students with opportunities to participate at their own pace and celebrate their individual strengths. During our fitness activities and movement challenges, students practice following directions, cooperating with teammates, encouraging one another, and developing healthy habits. Seeing students cheer each other on and celebrate their progress reminds us that physical education is not just about winning—it is about participation, confidence, and belonging.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating fun movement challenges and cooperative games into our learning routines. We want every student to feel confident, included, and motivated to stay active both in and outside the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students' well-being and helping us ensure that fitness opportunities are accessible to all learners. Your generosity is making a positive difference in helping our second graders build healthy habits and discover the joy of being active together!","fullyFundedDate":1788788738628,"projectUrl":"project/equity-in-motion-sports-and-fitness-for/10386072/","projectTitle":"Equity in Motion: Sports and Fitness for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10241501,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Designing the Future: Hands-On STEM Learning with 3DuxDesign\"! Your generosity gives my second-grade students exciting opportunities to turn their imagination into reality through hands-on engineering and design challenges. With 3DuxDesign materials, students can build models, test their ideas, solve problems, and improve their designs while learning important STEM concepts. Instead of simply reading about structures and engineering, they get to become young designers and engineers who learn by creating, experimenting, and collaborating with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the freedom to design and build something of their own! Whether they are constructing buildings, bridges, or imaginative inventions, they practice creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. These materials are especially valuable for students who learn best through hands-on experiences or who may be hesitant to share their ideas during traditional lessons. As they work together, even quieter students gain confidence by contributing ideas, testing solutions, and seeing their designs come to life.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to incorporate 3DuxDesign into more engineering design challenges connected to real-world problems. Students will have opportunities to plan, build, test, and redesign their creations while learning that mistakes are part of the innovation process. Thank you for investing in our young innovators and helping us make STEM learning engaging, inclusive, and meaningful. Your support is helping our students discover that they are capable of designing solutions and shaping the future!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, \r\nKim Alvin De Lara","fullyFundedDate":1787182945248,"projectUrl":"project/designing-the-future-hands-on-stem-lear/10241501/","projectTitle":"Designing the Future: Hands-On STEM Learning with 3DuxDesign","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10407141,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for helping make learning more fun, active, and accessible for our second graders! The foldable wagon makes it easier to transport classroom materials, science supplies, and project resources for hands-on activities, outdoor explorations, and school events. Our students are excited to see how these resources help us take learning beyond our classroom walls. The reusable water bottles also encourage students to stay hydrated throughout the school day, especially during outdoor learning activities and STEM investigations.\r\n\r\nThese materials will support our students as we explore science, participate in collaborative projects, and engage in activities that encourage curiosity and teamwork. Whether we are collecting observations outdoors, participating in hands-on STEM challenges, or preparing for a special classroom activity, having the right equipment helps make these experiences smoother and more enjoyable. The reusable bottles also promote healthy habits and environmental responsibility by reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity allows us to provide opportunities for students to learn through exploration, movement, and discovery. We look forward to using these resources throughout the school year as we continue rolling into fun learning together!","fullyFundedDate":1785178448284,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-fun-learning/10407141/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10372275,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for helping make our classroom more organized, prepared, and ready for learning! The new storage bins, pencils, colorful clipboards, and sharpeners are already helping us create a classroom where students can focus on learning and feel excited about school. My second graders were happy to see the new supplies, especially the colorful clipboards they can use during hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and classroom projects.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem simple, but they make a big difference in our daily learning. The storage bins help keep our classroom materials organized and accessible, while the pencils and sharpeners ensure students have the tools they need to complete their work. The clipboards also allow students to move around the classroom, work with classmates, and record their observations during science investigations and other learning activities.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building a classroom environment where every student feels prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. As we explore science, practice writing, solve math problems, and work on collaborative projects, these supplies will support our students throughout the school year. Thank you for investing in our second graders and helping us start the school year strong. Your generosity reminds us that even small resources can make a meaningful difference in a child's learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1783790716697,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-back-to-school-essent/10372275/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn: Back-to-School Essentials for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10252843,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our classroom stay safe and healthy! Your generosity has provided our students with essential first-aid supplies, including bandages, a first-aid kit, and disposable gloves. These resources help us respond to minor classroom accidents, teach students about personal safety, and maintain a clean and healthy learning environment. Our students were excited to see the supplies, especially the fun Minecraft bandages, which made our classroom safety resources more engaging and welcoming.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, we can help students understand the importance of staying safe, practicing good hygiene, and caring for one another. As we continue learning about health and safety, students will explore how to prevent the spread of germs, when to ask an adult for help, and how to make responsible choices in the classroom and on the playground. Thank you for investing in our students' well-being and helping us create a classroom where every child feels safe, cared for, and ready to learn. Your support makes a meaningful difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1779383434204,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-classroom-stay-safe-and-heal/10252843/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Classroom Stay Safe and Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10058612,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the STEM and Micro:bits project has brought coding, engineering, and problem-solving to life in my classroom. My students are now actively using Micro:bits to design, code, and test their own digital creations, turning abstract technology concepts into hands-on, meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students are learning how to think like programmers and engineers. They are experimenting with coding sequences, troubleshooting errors, and improving their designs through trial and revision. These experiences have strengthened their critical thinking skills and helped them develop perseverance when facing challenges.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students are highly engaged and excited about learning. They collaborate in pairs and groups, share ideas, and celebrate their progress as they see their code come to life. This project has not only built their confidence in STEM but also inspired them to see themselves as creators and innovators in a technology-driven world.","fullyFundedDate":1769403705903,"projectUrl":"project/stem-and-microbits/10058612/","projectTitle":"STEM and Micro:bits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10008007,"letterContent":"Your support for our E-STEM Supplies project has made a powerful difference in how my students experience learning each day. These materials have allowed students to move beyond passive learning and actively explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on investigations and real-world applications.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home but may not always see how it transforms learning in the classroom. With these supplies, students are not just using tools—they are thinking critically, designing solutions, testing ideas, and learning from failure. Whether they are building models, exploring environmental concepts, or engaging in engineering challenges, they are developing problem-solving skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also created more opportunities for collaboration and creativity. Students are working together, sharing ideas, and communicating their thinking in meaningful ways. Most importantly, they are becoming more confident learners who see themselves as capable innovators. Your generosity has helped create a dynamic, engaging environment where every student has the opportunity to explore, create, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768430536373,"projectUrl":"project/e-stem-supplies/10008007/","projectTitle":"E-STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":10007051,"letterContent":"hanks to your incredible support, our E-STEM Robotics project has opened up exciting new opportunities for hands-on learning in the classroom. With these robotics resources, my students are actively designing, building, and programming their own creations, bringing STEM concepts to life in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe are using these tools during our engineering design challenges, where students collaborate in teams to solve problems, test their ideas, and improve their designs. For example, students recently worked together to build and program robots that could navigate obstacles, which helped them develop skills in coding, critical thinking, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThese experiences have increased student engagement and confidence, especially as they see their ideas come to life through robotics.","fullyFundedDate":1768430681482,"projectUrl":"project/e-stem-robotics/10007051/","projectTitle":"E-STEM Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":9923688,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the Whiteboard for E-STEM Project has transformed the way my students learn, collaborate, and share their thinking. With access to this essential tool, students are now able to actively engage in hands-on problem solving, visualize their ideas, and participate in meaningful discussions during STEM lessons.\r\nThe whiteboard has become a central space where students brainstorm solutions, sketch designs, and explain their reasoning especially during our engineering and design thinking projects. It has strengthened collaboration, encouraged creativity, and given every student a voice in the learning process.\r\nBecause of you, my students are more confident in expressing their ideas, more engaged in their learning, and better prepared to tackle real-world challenges. Your support has made a lasting difference in creating an interactive, student-centered classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764031830098,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-for-e-stem-project/9923688/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard for E-STEM Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243191"},{"teacherId":10243191,"projectId":9934229,"letterContent":"Your generous support for our E-STEM Supplies (Young Eco-STEM) project has brought learning to life in powerful and meaningful ways. 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