{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ramona Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2065702,"projectId":10498051,"letterContent":"My fourth-grade students have already put their new scissors to use in our classroom! We used them for a hands-on math activity and to create our Red Ribbon Week poster showcasing how heroes make a difference. Having larger scissors has made cutting easier and more comfortable for my students, especially those who found our previous scissors too small for their growing hands. I'm also glad that my left-handed students now have scissors that work better for them.\r\n\r\nThese scissors will continue to be used throughout the school year for projects across different subjects. Having the right tools helps my students work more comfortably and independently while enjoying hands-on learning. Thank you to the generous donors who made this project possible! Your support helps my students learn, create, and show what they know in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1789559682687,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hands-growing-skills-age-appro/10498051/","projectTitle":"Growing Hands, Growing Skills: Age-Appropriate Scissors for 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065702_orig.jpg?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778025427282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065702"},{"teacherId":9463186,"projectId":10415294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fourth- through sixth-grade mild/moderate special education classroom. Your generosity provided scissors, fidgets, squishies, staplers, crayons, timers, rulers, snacks, folders, water bottles, poster paper, magnetic organizers, and batteries. At our Title I school, water bottles and snacks have been especially important: temperatures have regularly risen above 90 degrees, and our air conditioning often stops working.\r\n\r\nMy students have a range of needs, including autism, fine motor needs, and support through occupational and speech therapy. These supplies help everyone participate in ways that work for them. Students collaborate on group projects, write with greater precision, and express their learning creatively. They have designed California posters, learned new vocabulary with the Frayer model, and cut and pasted beginning, middle, and ending sounds to build phonemic awareness.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic organizers make it easier for students to independently find the supplies they need, and the fidgets, timers, and other tools help them stay engaged and ready to learn. Because of your kindness, students can take part, share their ideas, and feel supported—so nobody is left behind. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785710463338,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-tools-unlimited-potential/10415294/","projectTitle":"Accessible Tools, Unlimited Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9463186_orig.jpg?crop=2509,2509,x1162,y1003&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785179151180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9463186"},{"teacherId":6624684,"projectId":10352551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! My students love having opportunities to create, explore, and learn through play, and these materials help make those experiences even more exciting. Whether they are creating colorful artwork, designing pixel art, stacking pegs, or working through puzzles, they are building important skills while having fun. I especially love seeing their faces light up when they figure something out on their own or proudly share something they have created.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials during our classroom learning centers, giving students opportunities to explore their creativity, practice problem-solving, and learn to keep trying when something feels challenging. As a kindergarten teacher, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching my students discover their abilities and grow more confident in themselves. Your generosity helps make those moments possible, and I am so grateful you are helping my students learn, grow, and enjoy their kindergarten experience!","fullyFundedDate":1785167512103,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-art-and-pl/10352551/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Art and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624684_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x35,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708623958699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbrown26"},{"teacherId":6624684,"projectId":10456108,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my kindergarten classroom! My students have been putting their new supplies to good use as we practice two-column notes, highlight key concepts, and build our organizational skills. They were especially excited to create their own AVID notebook covers, and they took so much pride in showing their finished designs to their parents during parent-teacher conferences. Seeing their excitement reminded me how meaningful it is to give young learners the tools to feel proud of their work and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using our notebooks and writing journals, my students will have more opportunities to record their thinking, practice daily writing, and organize their ideas. We are building these habits one step at a time, helping students become more independent and confident in their abilities. I look forward to seeing how they continue to grow as writers and collaborators throughout the year. Thank you for making these experiences possible and helping my students build skills they will carry with them beyond kindergarten!","fullyFundedDate":1787165013302,"projectUrl":"project/writing-our-way-to-success/10456108/","projectTitle":"Writing Our Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624684_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x35,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708623958699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbrown26"},{"teacherId":2065702,"projectId":10017207,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring our projects to life in full color! My 4th graders were so excited when they realized that the things we normally printed in black and white could now be printed in color. It may seem like a small change, but in our classroom, it has made learning feel a little more exciting. Colorful reading activities, math materials, diagrams, and student projects are easier for students to follow and give them more opportunities to see and connect with what they are learning. I especially love watching students look at a finished project and feel proud because it looks like something they would want to display and share.\r\n\r\nWhat has meant the most to me is seeing how something as simple as color can make students more eager to participate. My students are naturally curious and creative, and now their work can better reflect that. A colorful math model, a reading activity with visuals, or an art project that students put their own creativity into feels more meaningful when they can actually see their ideas come to life. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom. Your generosity has given us a resource we will use every day, and it is already helping make our learning experiences more engaging, creative, and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1778091921953,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-our-projects-to-life-in-full-co/10017207/","projectTitle":"Bringing Our Projects to Life in Full Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065702_orig.jpg?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778025427282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065702"},{"teacherId":5947372,"projectId":10267202,"letterContent":"My students used the markers and comb binding books to create books of their own. They created two books. One about their field trip to the farm, in which they wrote and illustrated their experiences, and another in which they developed and illustrated their own original stories. These activities gave students an opportunity to express their creativity while also practicing their writing and storytelling skills.\r\nI also created a special book for each of my students featuring samples of their work from the beginning of the school year through the end of the year. This allowed students to look back at their work and recognize how much they had grown and progressed as writers and artists throughout the school year. One of the most meaningful moments was seeing their reactions as they looked through their completed work and compared it to what they had created at the beginning of the school year. Students were amazed by the progress they had made. They were proud and excited to see how their writing, drawing, and storytelling skills had developed from the beginning of the year through the final weeks of school.\r\nFor the new school year, I will continue collecting writing samples from my students throughout the year. In addition, they will be able to create their own book. By the end of the school year, students and their families will be able to look through their work and see the growth and progress they have made over time. Thank you so much for making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778091920462,"projectUrl":"project/little-authors-big-memories-binding-ou/10267202/","projectTitle":"Little Authors, Big Memories: Binding Our Kindergarten Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5947372_orig.jpg?crop=434,434,x24,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778023151819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5947372"},{"teacherId":6624684,"projectId":10115225,"letterContent":"Our new headphones are helping my kindergarten students make the most of our classroom computers. We are still getting used to using technology regularly, but I love seeing how engaged my students become when they are working on learning games and activities. The headphones block out surrounding classroom noise, which helps students focus and stay engaged while they practice important kindergarten skills independently. The ability to use their computers in our flexible seating spaces also gives them more choice and comfort during learning time.\r\n\r\n The new headphones are especially exciting because they are designed with young learners in mind. The swivel design and inline microphone make them easier and more comfortable to use, without students having to put the microphone in their mouths like they did with our old headphones. My two autistic students especially love computer time and are always excited when the computers come out. I also have several students who have a hard time when it is time to put the computers away because they are so absorbed in their learning games! It has been wonderful to see technology become something they look forward to while building independence, focus, and confidence as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778091921196,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-headphones-for-confident-readers/10115225/","projectTitle":"Comfy Headphones for Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624684_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x35,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708623958699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbrown26"},{"teacherId":6624684,"projectId":10416109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing our kindergarten students with jumbo floor puzzles! These puzzles have quickly become a favorite part of our learning time. Students work together to build the puzzles, practice problem-solving and perseverance, and use language to talk about colors, shapes, pictures, and what they notice.\r\n\r\n When the jumbo puzzles first arrived, my students were so excited! They gathered around the boxes with huge smiles and could not wait to open them. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work together on a puzzle. They encouraged one another, searched for matching pieces, and celebrated when they finally completed it. It was wonderful to see their teamwork and confidence grow.\r\n\r\n Our next step is to continue using the puzzles to build vocabulary, spatial awareness, and collaboration as we explore our current kindergarten lessons. Thank you for helping make learning hands-on, engaging, and joyful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787188378708,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece-we-learn-together/10416109/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece, We Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6624684_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x35,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708623958699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbrown26"},{"teacherId":9579746,"projectId":10147030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating headphones to my first-grade classroom! It truly means so much to my students and me. We use computers every single day for assessments, learning programs, and classroom activities, so having working headphones allows my students to hear directions clearly, stay focused, and fully engage in their learning. Before receiving these headphones, many of our old ones were broken. Some students had to leave their headphones unplugged and turn their computer volume down very low just to hear their tests or assignment instructions without distracting others. Seeing how excited my students were to finally have new, working headphones was so special! They were SO happy!\r\n\r\nAs a third-year teacher, I am constantly trying to provide my students with the tools and experiences they need to be successful. I also have the privilege of teaching in the same district that I grew up in, which makes giving back to these students especially meaningful to me. I loved reading how you were a Ramona alum that now has a chance to give back! Being able to provide them with learning experiences and resources that make them feel supported, excited, and successful means more than I can express. Personally, I am currently working toward my master's degree, so donations like yours allow me to give my students things I may not otherwise be able to provide on my own because of all the other financial obligations I have.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for choosing to support my classroom. These headphones are something my students will use every single day, and they are already making a difference in their learning. Thank you for helping me give my students the classroom experience they deserve!","fullyFundedDate":1778091920092,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-help/10147030/","projectTitle":"Headphone Help","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sasse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579746_orig.jpg?crop=1934,1934,x0,y244&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773281728795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579746"},{"teacherId":2065702,"projectId":10267394,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new materials arrive! They immediately wanted to touch, explore, and try everything. We talked about how everyone has moments when their feelings become \"too big\" and how it is okay to take a moment to reset. I loved seeing students understand that these tools are not rewards or toys—they are supports that can help us take care of ourselves and get back to learning.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, students have been using the wobble cushion and calming tools during times when they need a little extra help focusing or settling their bodies. The liquid motion bubbler has become a favorite for taking a quiet visual break, and the soft Strawberry Plush Toys give students something comforting to hold when they are feeling overwhelmed. One of the most meaningful moments for me was seeing a student recognize that they were becoming frustrated, choose a calming tool independently, take a moment to reset, and then return to the lesson ready to participate. That small moment was a big success.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students something so much more meaningful than classroom supplies. You have given them tools to help them understand themselves, manage difficult moments, and believe that they can get through them. We will continue practicing these skills throughout the year as my students grow not only as learners, but as confident, caring, and resilient young people. I am so grateful that you chose to support my classroom and be part of my students' journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778091920278,"projectUrl":"project/turning-sour-moments-into-calm-learnin/10267394/","projectTitle":"Turning “Sour” Moments into Calm Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065702_orig.jpg?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778025427282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2065702"},{"teacherId":6703573,"projectId":9545256,"letterContent":"This project helped me to build up a supply of basic hygiene/hunger needs of our students at Ramona Elementary. I kept all these supplies in a cabinet and let teachers know of the supplies. If kids ever appeared in need of these basic items or voiced need, they were sent to my classroom. Eventually, as kids learned that I had these supplies on campus, they became comfortable in seeking me out, as the counselor, and requesting what they need. \r\n\r\nOne situation, in particular, stands out. Two siblings were dropped off, late, and were rushed into the school, and rushed out of the front office to head to their classes. These two siblings looked completely anxious and disheveled and as if they had just woken up. They, at the time, were going through transitional situations in the home setting. I happened to walk out my door, as they were rushing to class. They hadn't even eaten breakfast in the morning. I took them into my room, gave them a chance to breathe. I was able to give them a little bit of a breakfast snack. And then they were able to brush their teeth, brush their hair (things they were not able to do at home in the morning) and they left my classroom, smiling and confident to go to their classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1758810799355,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-basic-needs/9545256/","projectTitle":"Access to Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6703573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654144671099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6703573"},{"teacherId":6624684,"projectId":10277747,"letterContent":"As I prepare for a new school year, I am filled with gratitude for the generosity of my donors and the opportunity to provide my kindergarten students with tools that will help them feel supported, comfortable, and ready to learn. Kindergarten is such an important year because students are learning how to follow directions, manage their emotions, and begin to self-regulate. These resources will be available to my students whenever they need them. Last year, I only had two pairs of headphones, but several of my students needed them to help maintain their focus during busy times, especially during school assemblies. Having additional headphones this year means more students will have access to this important support when they need it. I will also keep the fidgets in our emergency backpack so they are available during field trips and outdoor emergency drills. These may seem like small items, but for a young child who needs them, they can make a meaningful difference in feeling calm, safe, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nOne of my greatest hopes is to create a classroom where every student feels that they belong and has a place where they can learn in a way that works best for them. Last year, my students naturally gravitated toward our flexible seating options. They loved sitting on a bean bag or stretching out on the carpet. I enjoyed watching them discover where they could feel comfortable and focus on their learning. Because of their positive response, I have created a few additional flexible seating spaces for this school year. I am excited to welcome my new students and watch them learn how to make positive choices about what helps them learn and stay focused. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my kindergarten students can feel supported as they develop these important skills. 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