{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary A Otondo School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7956483,"projectId":7754676,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank all of the generous donors who helped fund our project — your support provided us with a wonderful collection of board games and indoor activities that have already made a big impact. With Arizona's extreme heat, especially during the late summer and early fall, indoor recess becomes a regular necessity. Thanks to you, our students now have fun, engaging options to keep them active, social, and happy even when it's too hot to go outside.\r\n\r\nThe new games have brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom. Students are learning to cooperate, strategize, take turns, and even practice a little friendly competition — all while staying cool and safe indoors. Your donation didn't just give us games; it gave us opportunities for connection, laughter, and meaningful play. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for supporting our students in such a thoughtful and lasting way!","fullyFundedDate":1704074825053,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-fun/7754676/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7956483_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755278725526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7956483"},{"teacherId":7956483,"projectId":6696522,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share that my donation request has officially been funded! Thanks to the incredible generosity of you all, we've received everything we needed — including new lights and light covers. This might seem like a small upgrade, but it will make a big difference in creating a brighter, more welcoming space.\r\n\r\nThese improvements mean a lot to me and to everyone who will benefit from them. Proper lighting creates a safer, more productive environment, and I'm truly grateful to everyone who contributed. Your support has helped bring this vision to life, and I can't thank you enough for making it happen!","fullyFundedDate":1660761320953,"projectUrl":"project/headache-no-more/6696522/","projectTitle":"Headache No More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7956483_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y633&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755278725526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7956483"},{"teacherId":9595961,"projectId":9080678,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made a significant impact on children with autism who have a variety of sensory needs. Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide essential resources and activities that help these children develop their pre-writing skills in a way that is engaging and accessible to them.\r\n\r\nFrom specialized writing tools that support fine motor development to sensory-friendly activities that make learning comfortable and enjoyable, your contribution has helped create an environment where every child can succeed at their own pace. Your generosity is not just funding materials—it is fostering confidence, independence, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1739373549202,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-self-contained-classroom/9080678/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Self-Contained Classroom for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595961"},{"teacherId":8382894,"projectId":9028694,"letterContent":"I wanted to write to you and express my appreciation for your kind donation. The students are more engaged during Daily Five and instead of trying to redirect students every few min they are eager to use the different activities. This gives me the opportunity to work with my small groups for a solid 15mins. The only time my students disrupt is if they are sick or needing the restroom. This has helped my students in small group grow in their reading skills and most of them will now be able to continue on to 3rd grade. \r\nAs for the math activities it is the same. We are more productive and engaged. \r\nThank you for your kind donation.\r\nI haven't gone to Panda a lot but I will try to go more. I also know several parents who have said the same thing.\r\nThank you,\r\nMrs. Camden and her 2nd graders","fullyFundedDate":1739373544440,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-the-future-of-our-society/9028694/","projectTitle":"Encouraging the Future of Our Society","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8382894"},{"teacherId":8363455,"projectId":8932746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 2nd grade classroom! We have had so much fun and hands-on learning with the materials purchased over the past few months!\r\n\r\nFollowing our unit on technology, students were able to build their very own robot bug using the coin batteries, mini motors, sticky tape and clothes pins. They were so excited the moment they connected all the wires and felt the vibration as their very own robot bug began to move and wiggle. They erupted in laughter as the bugs spun in circles, and some bugs zoomed so fast they almost fell off the edge of the table. \r\n\r\nWe have frequently used the magna-tiles for open ended STEM creations during our free play time, as well as more structured activities. Recently, after reading the story \"Cinderella\" students were challenged to use magna-tiles to design their own carriage for Cinderella.\r\n\r\nWe will be using the Safety Goggles very soon as we build our own volcanos and allow them to erupt using baking soda and vinegar. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought so much joy to myself, and to my students as we get to be scientists and engineers in new and exciting ways!","fullyFundedDate":1732752818927,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-future-engineers/8932746/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Future Engineers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363455"},{"teacherId":9552310,"projectId":8415223,"letterContent":"The new stools and couchon tree logs have made a big difference in our classroom! We use the stools when we are working with technology or having teacher time. They are easy to move around, so we can quickly change the setup depending on what we are doing. These stools make it easier for everyone to gather and work together in small groups or talk with the teacher.\r\n\r\nWhen the new stools and tree logs arrived, the students were super excited! They couldn't wait to try them out. A lot of students immediately wanted to sit on the tree logs for reading time, and they loved how comfy and cool they looked. When we used the stools for technology time, students said they felt like real professionals, sitting on them while working on their projects. It's been so fun to see how much they enjoy using these new things in class. Now that we have these new resources, we are planning even more fun activities!","fullyFundedDate":1726575433483,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-camping-to-read-peacefully-and/8415223/","projectTitle":"Let's Go Camping to Read Peacefully and Grow Our Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9552310"},{"teacherId":2015571,"projectId":8801020,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the brand-new headphones and hooks to store them! My students were about to take a reading benchmark assessment when I surprised them with the good news, and their reaction was priceless. They clapped and cheered with excitement!\r\n\r\nMany of my students have expressed discomfort with the old earbuds, often struggling to hear due to broken ones. When I told them they were receiving soft, comfortable headphones, it truly felt like they had won the lottery. I took a moment to explain to them the generosity behind this gift, highlighting the positive impact these headphones would have on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. It truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1727107737064,"projectUrl":"project/listening-and-learning/8801020/","projectTitle":"Listening and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2015571_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469750276755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmelanson"},{"teacherId":7956483,"projectId":6444747,"letterContent":"I'm so excited to share that my donation request has been fully funded — and it's all thanks to you all! Because of your generosity, we've received paper organizers, lights, sheet protectors, and more. These supplies may seem simple, but they will make a huge difference in helping us stay organized, focused, and ready to do our best work each day.\r\n\r\nTo every single donor who gave — thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness and support mean more than words can express. You've helped create a brighter, more functional space, and your generosity will be felt daily. I'm incredibly grateful for your belief in this project and your willingness to make a real impact. 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