{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mario G Olmos Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2979378,"projectId":9856875,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my first grade students now have access to high-quality PE equipment that has transformed our movement time and brought so much joy to our classroom. Thanks to you, we received hula hoops, toss-and-catch toys, and rainbow ribbon wands that are already being used daily.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't stop asking questions and eagerly waited for their turn to try everything out. The rainbow ribbon wands were an instant favorite my students loved watching the colors swirl as they moved their bodies. The hula hoops and toss-and-catch toys quickly turned into opportunities for teamwork, laughter, and skill-building. \r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763474713684,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment-needed/9856875/","projectTitle":"PE Equipment Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2979378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522811487360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-austinroom105"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9883534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the way my students play, interact, and stay active during the school day.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely love playing ball games together at recess, but we've faced a persistent challenge: all of the school's equipment looks the same. Because of this, balls often go missing or become mixed in with equipment from other classrooms, making it difficult to keep track of what belongs to us. On top of that, many of the balls we currently have are old and no longer hold air well, which makes it hard for students to enjoy them the way they're meant to be used.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we will now have new, high-quality balls in unique colors that stand out from the rest of the school's equipment. This means our students will be able to easily identify and collect their own classroom balls, preventing unnecessary loss and ensuring that our equipment stays in circulation longer.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these new balls will actually bounce, roll, and function the way they should, giving students the chance to fully enjoy their games, develop motor skills, and stay active during both PE and recess. Having reliable, identifiable equipment will help us maintain a well-stocked supply and provide students with the tools they need for healthy and active play.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness. Your generosity allows our students to learn, play, and grow with the resources they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1763474693279,"projectUrl":"project/is-that-our-ball-playground-equipment-n/9883534/","projectTitle":"Is That Our Ball? Playground Equipment Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9845414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the way my students learn each day.\r\n\r\nYouTube has become an invaluable teaching tool in our classroom, especially because many of my students are second language learners. The videos help introduce new vocabulary, reinforce science and social studies concepts, and support lessons across multiple subjects. Visual learning has such a powerful impact on young learners, and YouTube has allowed me to bring those concepts to life in a way that truly engages them.\r\n\r\nHowever, the commercials have always been a challenge. Many are loud, distracting, and unfortunately, sometimes inappropriate for second graders. Your support in helping us access YouTube Premium means that my students can now focus solely on the content we are trying to learn, without interruptions or concerns about what might appear on the screen.\r\n\r\nWith ad-free videos, our lessons will flow more smoothly, and my students will be able to benefit fully from the incredible educational resources available. This upgrade will help create a safer, more focused, and more effective learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity directly supports the learning, growth, and success of every student in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763474715836,"projectUrl":"project/the-ads-are-interrupting-our-learning/9845414/","projectTitle":"The Ads Are Interrupting Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9841003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping bring high-interest chapter books into our classroom. Your generosity will have a meaningful impact on my second graders as they develop their confidence and independence as readers.\r\n\r\nSecond grade is such an exciting time in a child's reading journey. Students are just beginning to choose books on their own, discover what types of stories they enjoy, and connect with characters in deeper ways. They love silly, imaginative plots—especially the kind that make them laugh out loud or wonder what outrageous thing might happen next. Diane Alber's unicorn books have quickly become class favorites, and the fact that she now writes chapter books is truly incredible for this age group.\r\n\r\nBecause seven- and eight-year-olds are just starting to transition into chapter books, it's essential that these books are engaging, accessible, and fun. Sticking with a longer story is a skill that takes practice, especially for young learners who still struggle with attention span. High-interest chapter books give them the motivation they need to keep reading, stay focused, and develop important literacy habits.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students will have access to exciting stories that spark their imagination and encourage them to grow as readers. These books will help them build stamina, strengthen comprehension, and most importantly—fall in love with reading.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of great literature to inspire young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1763474684321,"projectUrl":"project/rainbows-and-unicorns-bring-magic-to-rea/9841003/","projectTitle":"Rainbows and Unicorns Bring Magic to Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9800839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your contribution will make an incredible difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nOur classroom relies heavily on storage bench seating, and our current benches were long overdue for replacement. Thanks to your kindness, my students will now have safe, comfortable, child-friendly seating that supports the way young learners explore, collaborate, and grow.\r\n\r\nThese new benches will provide more than a place to sit—they will bring much-needed organization to a busy classroom filled with books, manipulatives, art supplies, and learning games. With built-in storage, students will have easier access to the materials they use every day, and our classroom will become a more tidy, welcoming, and functional environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this seating creates a shared space where students can come together for group activities, discussions, and collaborative learning. It fosters a sense of community and belonging, giving children a cozy place to learn side-by-side and support one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom that is organized, inviting, and built for meaningful learning. Your generosity truly impacts our students in lasting ways.","fullyFundedDate":1763474799407,"projectUrl":"project/squishy-seating-desired/9800839/","projectTitle":"Squishy Seating Desired","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9522953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project and for believing in the power of art in the classroom. Your generosity will have a meaningful impact on my students and the way they express themselves each day.\r\n\r\nLast year, I incorporated a great deal of art into our lessons. What I witnessed was incredible. Students who often struggled to communicate their thoughts and feelings found their voice through drawing and creating. They shared personal worries, insecurities, and experiences, first through their artwork, and then through brave conversations with their classmates. Watching seven- and eight-year-olds support one another in this way was truly inspiring, especially knowing many adults find this level of expression difficult.\r\n\r\nBecause of this, art will always have a place in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students will now have access to sketchbooks, multicultural crayons, watercolors, colored pencils, markers, and other supplies that allow them to express who they are and what they think, want, or feel. These tools will give them opportunities to explore their creativity, process emotions, and connect more deeply with one another.\r\n\r\nArt is more than a subject, it's a bridge for communication, confidence, and community. I am so grateful that you chose to help keep this important outlet available to my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and belief in the importance of creativity in education.","fullyFundedDate":1763474763331,"projectUrl":"project/art-to-support-social-emotions-and-diver/9522953/","projectTitle":"Art to Support Social Emotions and Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9696863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference for my students and for the spirit of our entire classroom community.\r\n\r\nEvery week, our school participates in a fun and friendly spirit challenge. The class with the highest percentage of students wearing school colors: green and yellow or a school shirt earns the giant spirit trophy for the week. My students love the challenge, but many of them don't have access to school shirts or clothing in our school colors. This has often left some students feeling left out, even though they want to participate just as much as anyone else.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, each student will now be able to proudly wear their own personalized school shirt. This gift not only allows every child to join in the challenge, but also strengthens their sense of connection to our class and school. The excitement and unity these shirts will bring to our classroom will be felt every week during our spirit days and beyond.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more about belonging. Thanks to you, my students will feel seen, included, and proud to represent our class together.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity more than words can express. Thank you for helping us build school spirit, classroom unity, and unforgettable memories.","fullyFundedDate":1763474717796,"projectUrl":"project/ive-got-spirit-how-about-you/9696863/","projectTitle":"I've Got Spirit, How About You?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9458997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and for believing in the hard work my students put in every day. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in helping them stay motivated as they work toward both their classroom and district goals.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution, my students will now have the opportunity to earn a soft, squishy friend to cheer them on during their iReady Assessment. These plushy incentives will be introduced at the start of our testing period, and I know they will bring excitement, comfort, and encouragement to the room. Sometimes, a little extra motivation can go a long way, especially for young learners who are trying their very best.\r\n\r\nStudents who meet their iReady stretch goal will even get to take one of their plushy \"cheerleaders\" home to celebrate their success with their families. I can already imagine the pride and joy they will feel as they share their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a positive and uplifting experience for my kiddos. Your kindness not only supports their academic progress, but also reminds them that there are people who truly believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1763474693706,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-reward-for-making-the-goal/9458997/","projectTitle":"A Soft Reward for Making the Goal","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":7922680,"projectId":9429159,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our PE program has been transformed in ways my students feel every single day. We are so grateful for the class set of badminton equipment, the ice machine, and the 12-foot parachute—three very different tools that together have expanded what learning, safety, and joy look like in our gym.\r\nThe badminton set has quickly become a student favorite. Many of our kids had never held a racket before, and now they're practicing serves, volleys, and teamwork with confidence. It's been amazing to watch students who were once hesitant in PE discover a sport where they can shine.\r\nOur new ice machine has already made a real impact on student safety, too! \r\nAnd the parachute has been a source of pure joy! Whether we're practicing cooperation, playing group games, or using it as a movement break, it brings our entire class together. We appreciate you more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1761154178591,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-for-our-stormy-moods/9429159/","projectTitle":"Sunshine for our Stormy Moods!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7922680_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627677061819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-acosta-olmos"},{"teacherId":2979378,"projectId":9858590,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest appreciation for your generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project and providing our classroom with a full class set of headphones. Although headphones might seem like a simple tool, they have had an enormous impact on our daily learning environment and have transformed the way students engage with technology, reading, assessments, and collaborative work. Your donation has made our classroom more focused, more accessible, and more equitable. \r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1763474719128,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-tune-in-with-hea/9858590/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Tune in With Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2979378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522811487360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-austinroom105"},{"teacherId":2979378,"projectId":9006004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and helping us get a classroom binding machine for our classroom. Having a binding machine in our classroom has transformed the way students see their own work, their learning process, and their roles as creators. When students know their work will be part of a bound book they take their work more seriously. \r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for students is the moment their work is bound for the first time. The sense of pride my students feel when they have all their artwork and projects together is unexplainable. Thank you for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1738936597855,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-binding-machine/9006004/","projectTitle":"Classroom Binding Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2979378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522811487360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-austinroom105"},{"teacherId":2979378,"projectId":9134838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. When our project was funded, I couldn't wait to share the news with my students. The day the sweatshirts arrived, their excitement filled the entire classroom. 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