{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10262197,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping our school with our new friendship bench! Students are able to use this bench as a way of finding a friend whenever they need one. Students go to this bench and find someone else that may, too, be looking for a friend, someone to talk to, or just a quiet place to sit.\r\n\r\nSometimes, we can get over stimulated whether it is in class, at recess, lunch, etc. Having a special place to sit and just decompress is so helpful especially for those students that need a less chaotic space. We are all different and sometimes, sitting, relaxing, and finding someone to chat with helps us know that we are not alone. This special bench has helped students find that special person without feeling the pressure- all they have to do is go sit on the bench! It's a stress free, pressure free place for all.\r\n\r\nPlease know you have helped so many students find a quiet place, a special friend, and a place to just chill & relax. Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1777993772601,"projectUrl":"project/friendship-bench/10262197/","projectTitle":"Friendship Bench","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":1970008,"projectId":10439129,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project for our amazing students. This color printer has added so much to the way the kids are able to approach their projects. It has provided another way to express their creativity. Already we have used the printer for animal exploration projects and our favorite photography challenge. Sometimes the technology does not have to be fancy or complicated to make a big impact. Something like a basic color printer can provide more than pretty pictures, it sparks creativity, and motivates our students to show their artistic side.","fullyFundedDate":1785951746822,"projectUrl":"project/class-projects-printed-in-full-color/10439129/","projectTitle":"Class Projects Printed in Full Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1970008_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661746332682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jdooley"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10538292,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping my students get their hands on these books! They love to read books with characters that they can identify with, and they learn life lessons vicariously through them! My students love seeing themselves in books! Additionally, they are learning about kindness, honesty, compassion, integrity, etc. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have so many new books, they cheered! I was excited because they are off their devices and have books in their hands!\r\n\r\nAll of this was possible because of YOU and your kindness & generosity!!! Please know we all appreciate you so very much! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1789554351431,"projectUrl":"project/house-virtues/10538292/","projectTitle":"House Virtues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10558478,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping my students learn the power of reading! Because of YOU, my students were able to get books that teach the virtues needed to live in our society today: kindness, honesty, courage, and integrity!\r\n\r\nChildren learn these virtues best when they see themselves in the literature they read! These books all have characters that learn & teach these core values! They will read about characters that need to make good choices & make important decisions! Through these books, students will learn to do the right thing! \r\n\r\nThank you SO very much for playing such an important role in my students' lives! We could not do all that we do without your support! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1790766255415,"projectUrl":"project/best-virtues-books/10558478/","projectTitle":"Best Virtues Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10401673,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping our students with their literature journey! They enjoy reading chapter books, and for many of them, these are their first experience with chapter books! The students literally cheered when they saw the boxes fill with books! \r\n\r\nAt times, it's hard to find books that children enjoy. These are some of the top titles! Your generosity and kindness have made it extra special since there are titles the students, themselves, have chosen! \r\n\r\nPlease know that these books will be put to good use for many years to come! Yay! Thank you SO very much!","fullyFundedDate":1787176078497,"projectUrl":"project/baby-sitter-club-club/10401673/","projectTitle":"Baby Sitter Club Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":1970008,"projectId":10206959,"letterContent":"Thank you for being part of this amazing project. With your help we were able to provide enough gardening supplies and tools for all our kindergarteners to experience planting a flower seed as a class. What a treat it was to see them rejoice in simply scooping out the soil into their colorful tiny flower pots. The tiny gloves carefully placing the sunflower seeds in the container just made all the grownups smile. Thank you again for supporting our school and our amazing students. We are working to inspire their creativity and love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1779283687262,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-beautiful-mess-little-gardeners/10206959/","projectTitle":"It's a Beautiful Mess - Little Gardeners at Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1970008_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661746332682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jdooley"},{"teacherId":7606409,"projectId":10386814,"letterContent":"My students are loving the wobble stools, super soft carpet, fluffy cushions, and handy lap desks. I have implemented the use of the flexible seating by using table points. The table with the most points gets to choose first, second place second and so on. So not only can they move around at times and have a comfy spot but it's also motivating them to complete homework and class work, work together, and be supportive of one another. My class was so excited when I told them this project was funded, as we had been keeping an eye on its progress! Thank you again for your support! It means the world 🌎","fullyFundedDate":1787613657712,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-confident-learners/10386814/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7606409_orig.jpg?crop=1002,1002,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631220621783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7606409"},{"teacherId":7609086,"projectId":10221341,"letterContent":"My students are very grateful for all the materials that were donated. They have expanded their thinking and becoming more creative.\r\nDuring our community hours, parents were able to see how students worked together and demonstrated kindness while building things as a group. During our Social & Emotional learning, we practiced how to use kind words, how to work together and how to be respectful. I heard my students using these words while working in their groups. \r\nThanks to you and all your fun filled STEM activities, students were able to have fun, learn, show their knowledge and apply what they have learned.","fullyFundedDate":1779457086497,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-grows-stronger-when-we-work-tog/10221341/","projectTitle":"Kindness Grows Stronger When We Work Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7609086"},{"teacherId":7609086,"projectId":6102175,"letterContent":"My students are very grateful for all the materials that were donated. They have expanded their thinking and becoming more creative.\r\nDuring our community hours, parents were able to see how students worked together and demonstrated kindness while building things as a group. During our Social & Emotional learning, we practiced how to use kind words, how to work together and how to be respectful. I heard my students using these words while working in their groups. \r\nThanks to you and all your fun filled STEM activities, students were able to have fun, learn, show their knowledge and apply what they have learned.","fullyFundedDate":1643085505968,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-diversity-to-my-kindergartners/6102175/","projectTitle":"Teaching Diversity to My Kindergartners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7609086"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10229735,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our grade level with our school planners. Yay! Each 3rd grader is able to write down daily assignments, important events, and highlights of the week in our daily agendas! It's so lovely because students are responsible for writing down the assignments and they are held accountable for each one. There's a spot for students to check off the assignment as they complete it. Wow! \r\n\r\nParents are also able to view homework due dates, special events, PTA news, etc. AND.. there's a spot for parent signature & messages. We can hold parents and students accountable, and students know we are communicating on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nBecause of our planners, we are also able to teach our students responsibility, accountability, and independence. They are excited to write down homework assignments & special events- they feel like college students with their \"agendas\".\r\n\r\nPlease know that we appreciate every thing you do for so many of us! We love you!","fullyFundedDate":1777993772821,"projectUrl":"project/planning-out-our-year/10229735/","projectTitle":"Planning Out Our Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10343266,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping our entire 3rd grade students be able to come together as a team with these Team Third Grade T-shirts! It's so nice to see all the students wearing the exact same T-shirt and all of our students looking & feeling like a team. They are so proud to wear them on Thursdays and some Fridays!\r\n\r\nSometimes our classrooms can be so divided, but these T-shirts helps make every one feel like part of a team! Whether they are in my class or the two other 3rd grade classes makes no difference! Each child received a T and know we are all in this together as one, regardless whose classroom they are in this year!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity, kindness & care for our students. Please know you have made a BIG difference in the lives of so many 3rd graders. Because of you, they are able to come to school and feel like part of a team- like part of a family. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1782507221575,"projectUrl":"project/team-third-grade-26-27/10343266/","projectTitle":"Team Third Grade 26-27","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escarcega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp531084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610493418198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-escarcega"},{"teacherId":4436303,"projectId":10240200,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you so much for your generous donation. We just started the new school year and my students are loving our new flexible seating. \r\nThe wiggle seat are a big hit. Students are working as a team to earn a chance to use a wiggle seat. I am also using them for students that need the extra flexibility to move their body and stay focused.\r\nThese little luxuries truly make a difference. They help me differentiate for students as well as make our class a little unique.\r\nI will never go back to your old regular chairs.","fullyFundedDate":1778031487103,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-wiggle/10240200/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Wiggle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4436303"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30950","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":802,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.4,"schoolId":30950,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Veterans Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Veterans Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/chula-vista-elementary-school-district/veterans-elementary-school/30950"}