{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":9936514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, Boosting Literacy Skills with Spectrum Reading. Your donation has provided my students with high-quality, engaging workbooks that make practicing reading comprehension feel like an adventure rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, literacy is the foundation for everything we do. With these Spectrum resources, my students now have the tools they need to build confidence, improve their vocabulary, and master essential skills. Seeing their faces light up when they successfully navigate a tough passage is all thanks to your support. You haven't just provided books, you've invested in their future success. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1764723401322,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-literacy-skills-with-spectrum-r/9936514/","projectTitle":"Boosting Literacy Skills With Spectrum Reading & Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":2170450,"projectId":9562683,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and for providing new resources for our classroom.\r\nI created a bulletin board with a folder for each student. Every student has a hanging folder with two prongs used to display their best work. The folders include writing samples, artwork, and a variety of activities they have completed throughout the year. This display allows students to take pride in their accomplishments and highlights their progress over time.\r\n\r\nStudents were very excited to see their work displayed for teachers, parents, and other students. They especially enjoy knowing that our principal has the opportunity to read their work. As the year continues, students will regularly update their folders with new pieces. By the end of the year, both students and their families will be able to clearly see their growth and achievements.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a meaningful impact on our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760446588001,"projectUrl":"project/a-year-of-work-to-remember/9562683/","projectTitle":"A Year of Work to Remember","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2170450_orig.jpg?crop=533,534,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736809215236","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marcia-pena"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":9861460,"letterContent":"Thanks to these new resources, my students are more engaged and ready to learn each day. We use the materials during daily reading and math lessons, especially in small groups where students can practice skills hands-on. When the supplies arrived, students were excited and eager to use them right away. We will continue building independence and confidence as students apply these tools to upcoming literacy and problem solving projecs. Thank you for donating to our classroom and for providing these new items. The pencils were needed but the headphone holder/organizer has been a life saver.","fullyFundedDate":1763776402333,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-classroom-essentials/9861460/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":2157097,"projectId":7117058,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and donating into our class project! My students are in love with having spice racks that shows what books we are reading during the week! It keeps students engaged and they have morning conversations about a new book they see displayed and make predictions based on the cover. \r\n\r\nI am also able to do small groups without having to get up from the horseshoe table and walk to my computer to change the songs or video that students are watching independently. I am able to run two groups at once. This small items have made such a great impact in my classroom and most importantly with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1674491138108,"projectUrl":"project/work-load/7117058/","projectTitle":"Work Load","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zenaida-estrada"},{"teacherId":2157097,"projectId":8337970,"letterContent":"This has been one of the best projects I have created, it has made such a difference not only for my students but other kindergarten students as well. \r\n\r\nAll my students have water bottles for the summer days in Arizona, they stay hydrated and zip on them through the day. Students all have supply pouches that go home with them to use on daily homework assignments. Having supplies at home has made a huge impact and homework assignments return rates have increased tremendously. \r\n\r\nWhen I notice a student who has had the same uniform daily, I have given them a uniform shirt and their eyes widen with happiness. Along with the uniform they also receive socks and a hygiene pack to keep their items safe. Students also feel safe to ask for a toothbrush if they have lost theirs at home, and they know I will gladly replace them. \r\n\r\nI am beyond grateful for your donation, please know that your donations will have a lasting effect on my students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1715186538250,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-our-class-let-me-take-care-o/8337970/","projectTitle":"Welcome to Our Class, Let Me Take Care of YOU!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zenaida-estrada"},{"teacherId":10034981,"projectId":9366083,"letterContent":"Throughout the fall semester of the 2025-2026 school year my students have been loving their new hands-on toys/games during indoor recess. During the first month or two of this school year the heat limited the amount of play my students were allowed to get. Each day my students could not wait for their second recess to build with the Legos and Magnetiles, or play a few rounds of a board game. A more recent moment was just last week when two of my students wanted to make a tower out of the Magnetiles. (With my supervision and help) one the students stood on the desk and was actually able to stack the tiles all the way to the roof. The smile and child like joy on this students face was so fun to watch!\r\n\r\nWhen I first told my students about the toys/games they were ready and moving to pick their activity before I was able to get it all unwrapped! I was expecting the same students to go to the same activities but, I have noticed that my students have picked not only a different activity to play each recess but they also have been playing and socializing with other students who are not part of their friend groups which has been beautiful to see!\r\n\r\nI can't wait for the rest of the year to watch my students continue to find their creativity, socialize with other students and simply be kids. It has been a joy for not only them but for me as their teacher as well!","fullyFundedDate":1751706461452,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-breaks-for-growing-minds/9366083/","projectTitle":"Creativity Breaks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034981_orig.png?crop=847,847,x253,y933&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747623259340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sila"},{"teacherId":10034981,"projectId":9353641,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying thank you for your generosity. The items you have helped my students receive in the classroom have been beyond helpful with classroom storage and management. The students have loved being able to access their books easily with chair sleeves and sharpening their pencils with the brand new sharpener. Students are able to focus better when taking tests with their testing dividers as well as have the option to move around the room during independent work time with their clipboards. \r\n When students first saw the materials they were very happy. They loved the colors and were so surprised that someone donated funds to help support their classroom. My next steps are going to be making sure students are using their items effectively. I try to let them be creative when they are learning and allowing them to have flexible seating items and items to help them focus, it has truly changed my class environment.","fullyFundedDate":1753133200914,"projectUrl":"project/structure-for-success-teaching-student/9353641/","projectTitle":"Structure for Success: Teaching Student Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034981_orig.png?crop=847,847,x253,y933&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747623259340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sila"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":9851859,"letterContent":"A classroom set of headphones and earbuds has make an immediate and meaningful difference for our students. With so many learners working on Chromebooks throughout the day, background noise can quickly become overwhelming and distracting. By providing each child with their own pair of headphones, you are giving them the ability to focus deeply on reading lessons, math practice, instructional videos, and language learning. Without the interruptions of a noisy classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project helps students work more independently, stay engaged during digital learning, and build confidence as they progress through individualized lessons. It also creates a calmer and more productive environment for every child in the room.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students rely on the materials provided in the classroom. Your support ensures that all students, regardless of family resources, have what they need to fully access technology-based learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly support focus, curiosity, and academic growth across grade levels. Thank you for helping our students learn without limits, one pair of headphones at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1761404484725,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-focused-with-headphones-and/9851859/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Focused with Headphones and Earbuds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":1302783,"projectId":9349660,"letterContent":"We are so grateful that our project has been fully funded! It has truly been a pleasure coming into the classroom each day and seeing how clean, organized, and welcoming our learning space feels. With the new supplies and materials, our students have taken ownership of keeping our classroom tidy, it only takes a quick five-minute cleanup at the end of the day! They genuinely love helping and taking care of their learning environment. Your generosity has made a real difference in creating a positive, respectful space where students take pride in their surroundings and feel ready to learn each day. Thank you for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1757006557889,"projectUrl":"project/starting-a-clean-new-year/9349660/","projectTitle":"Starting a Clean New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1302783_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543344703935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilda-torres"},{"teacherId":8146553,"projectId":9298716,"letterContent":"The students in my special classrooms have been thrilled and grateful for the different games and activities they have been able to use. One of the most fun and popular games has been the puzzles. They work together and always collaborate with each other to help complete it. This has been a very exciting time in the classroom, where students have fun but also develop friendships during indoor recess. Students have developed a routine and responsibility of taking care of the items and being responsible for putting the games away neatly and organizing them. My classroom of special education students is very grateful for your kind and generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1746785986824,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-needs-an-upgrade/9298716/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Needs An Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8146553_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685586368867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-salinas"},{"teacherId":8146553,"projectId":9281328,"letterContent":"The students in this special education classroom have been very excited to organize the Legos and projects created in class. They have learned the skill of putting away, sharing, and being organized in the classroom. Students have access to manipulatives and know where to return them to the class. The bags have been great for being able to transport items from one class to another, allowing for small groups with hands-on learning. Thank you for the support of this special classroom, the students and my self appreciate you and the donation toward this project.","fullyFundedDate":1746785556870,"projectUrl":"project/lets-assemble-a-class-with-storage-and/9281328/","projectTitle":"Let's Assemble a Class With Storage and Labels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8146553_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685586368867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-salinas"},{"teacherId":2170450,"projectId":9469777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The materials we received made a meaningful impact on both our learning environment and our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nIn ART class, the Do-a-Dot Art Markers sparked creativity and joy. Students used the vibrant colors to fill in pumpkin templates, each one reflecting their individual style and imagination. Afterward, we laminated their artwork using the Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, turning these projects into special keepsakes. Our students were so proud of their work, and their parents now have a cherished memento to display for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh was another favorite. Students were thrilled to have their very own can to use. We incorporated Play-Doh into Fun Friday activities, where they explored shapes and created imaginative sculptures. More importantly, it became a powerful tool during Phonics instruction. Students built high-frequency and spelling words with the Play-Doh—making learning tactile, engaging, and fun.\r\nFinally, the Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray has helped us maintain a cleaner, healthier classroom. Especially in shared spaces like ours, having a way to reduce germs gives both students and teachers peace of mind and keeps our focus where it belongs—on learning and growing together.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom has become a more creative, joyful, and healthy place. 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