{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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"},{"teacherId":531084,"projectId":10344605,"letterContent":"Thank you SO very much for helping us start the school year off on the right foot! We now have supply boxes, folders, books, etc. to last us the whole year through. This would not be possible without you and we are so very thankful! \r\n\r\nEvery student has his/her own supply box which they LOVE! In it, they have their crayons, scissors, , glue sticks, etc. They feel so grown-up having their own boxes as in 2nd grade they had to share! Please know you have put a smile on so many little faces! \r\n\r\nAdditionally, each child has a brand new plastic homework folder and classwork folder that will last all year long! These help my students stay organized in class and at home, too! So many responsible students are now able to keep their classwork and their homework safe and organized! We appreciate you more than words can say!!! THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1781906340028,"projectUrl":"project/hodge-podge-26-27/10344605/","projectTitle":"Hodge Podge (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":531084,"projectId":10222770,"letterContent":"Our poster maker has been life changing! I have been able to print charts, pictures, graph paper, etc. One of the best things we've done is used the giant sized graph paper. My students used it to create their very own zoo plans & had to calculate area & perimeter. They had to create their \"blue prints\" and designed zoos complete with animal exhibits, walkways, bathrooms, etc.- a complete plan! They became architects and had to present their zoo ideas to get \"funding\". What a fun end of year activity!\r\n\r\nI am so very appreciative for your generosity, kindness, and care. These students have received the best educational materials & supplies ever, and it's all because of YOU! We are forever grateful for helping us have a successful year filled with a lot of memories and a lot of great learning. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of all of our hearts. <3","fullyFundedDate":1777993771390,"projectUrl":"project/poster-makers/10222770/","projectTitle":"Poster Makers","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":10081975,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping our class get so many much needed manipulatives for math! Our fraction kits were amazing and so very useful. Each child was assigned a kit and he/she was able to use it to discover relationships between fractions. They were able to compare, order, and investigate relationships between 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, etc. Students were able to physically manipulate the pieces. Yay! \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we were able to discover fractions greater than 1. This concept is so difficult for students to understand. Because of our fraction kits, we were able to put all our wholes to count 1, 2, 3, etc. Then we were able to put the fractions right under so we were able to count: 1/2, 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, etc. Students were able to physically count the unit fractions! Yay!\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for our giant-sized, magnetic geometric pieces and fractions pieces we used on our boards. These have helped guide our learning and having them visibly on the board helps student understanding. 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