{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mario G Olmos Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. They could not wait to try their new sweatshirts on. \r\nThese sweatshirts are already making a meaningful difference. Our classroom starts early, and many students arrive on chilly mornings. Now they walk in warm, comfortable, and ready to learn instead of worrying about being cold outside or during recess. I was able to put our school name on the sweatshirts to personalize them and show school spirit. \r\nThank you so much, your support truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1746786877396,"projectUrl":"project/sweatshirts-for-everyone/9134838/","projectTitle":"Sweatshirts for Everyone!","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":9563881,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of LEGO sets to our classroom. Your thoughtfulness has brought an incredible amount of excitement, creativity, and learning to my students. From the moment the boxes arrived, the children's faces lit up with pure joy and anticipation. What might seem like simple building blocks to some have become powerful tools for learning, collaboration, and imagination in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe LEGOs have also become an invaluable tool for promoting teamwork and collaboration. Each time students gather around to build, they learn how to share ideas, listen to one another, and make decisions as a group. It has been inspiring to watch quiet students grow more confident as they take part in planning and problem-solving, while natural leaders learn the importance of patience and cooperation. Through every structure they build, the students are also building friendships, communication skills, and mutual respect.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets have also added a wonderful sense of joy and calm to our classroom. During choice time or after completing challenging assignments, students often choose to build. These moments allow them to relax, recharge, and express themselves in unique ways. I've seen students beam with pride as they show off their creations — from intricate castles to detailed models of what we're studying. Every colorful design is a small celebration of their imagination and growing confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made all of this possible. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757528241644,"projectUrl":"project/building-tomorrows-engineers/9563881/","projectTitle":"Building Tomorrow's Engineers","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":2979378,"projectId":9133147,"letterContent":"When our reading nook was completed, my first graders' faces lit up with excitement. The nook quickly became our favorite place in the classroom, a cozy corner where reading feels like an adventure.\r\n\r\nNow, we use the nook every day during independent and partner reading. Students curl up with decodable books, take turns sharing their favorite stories, and practice reading aloud with growing confidence. It has created a calm, inviting space that encourages focus and fosters a true love of books. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are to build on this excitement by starting \"Reading Buddies,\" where students pair up to read to each other and discuss their favorite parts. Thanks to your generosity, reading is no longer just a lesson, it's an experience my students look forward to every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746699599236,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-reading-nook/9133147/","projectTitle":"We Need A Reading Nook","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":9005445,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our first graders are becoming confident, joyful readers! The new decodable books have transformed our reading time. Each story reinforces phonics skills we've been practicing, so students can apply what they've learned in real, meaningful reading.\r\n\r\nDuring small group lessons, students eagerly choose their books, track each word carefully, and celebrate when they can read an entire page on their own. The room often fills with proud smiles and excited voices. Thank you for helping my students fall in love with reading!","fullyFundedDate":1734543167066,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books/9005445/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books","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":7958582,"projectId":5721665,"letterContent":"What an amazing way to get our kiddos engaged, these Storyworks magazines have been such a great addition to our classroom. They're packed with fun stories and interesting articles that help my students build important reading skills like figuring out main ideas, making guesses about what's coming next, and learning new words. Plus, they're super accessible, which is awesome for my students with disabilities.\r\n\r\nReading time has gotten way more fun and lively. Since we have plenty of copies, everyone gets to follow along and join in on the conversations and activities—no one's left out. I've seen kids get really curious and excited to talk about what they've read.\r\n\r\nSome students who usually find reading tough are now really engaged with these magazines. One student couldn't stop talking about an article he was able to relate to and even shared some cool facts with the class! These magazines have made reading something my students actually look forward to.","fullyFundedDate":1634875755159,"projectUrl":"project/stimulating-storyworks-for-the-learning/5721665/","projectTitle":"Stimulating StoryWorks for the Learning Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7958582_orig.jpg?crop=569,569,x184,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628708051625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7958582"},{"teacherId":7958582,"projectId":6131577,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students and I have been enjoying a wonderful collection of fun and unique books, with plenty of copies for everyone. One special moment was during a group reading session when students eagerly chose books that sparked their interests and shared excited discussions about the stories. These books, thoughtfully selected to be accessible for students with disabilities, have opened new doors for engagement and learning. This has helped create a joyful and inclusive reading culture in our classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to use these books to support upcoming literacy projects focused on comprehension and self-expression, incorporating reading circles and interactive activities that allow every student to participate fully. These resources continue to inspire a love of reading and empower our students to grow both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1642990713814,"projectUrl":"project/toonville-reading/6131577/","projectTitle":"Toonville Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7958582_orig.jpg?crop=569,569,x184,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628708051625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7958582"},{"teacherId":4934334,"projectId":9367763,"letterContent":"Let me start by saying that your donations have made a major impact in my students learning. The highlighters, dry erase markers and erasers are used every day. These supplies make our learning easier and more meaningful. We use the highlighters to highlight information needed to do well on tests. The dry erase markers and erasers are used for math and working out math problems. \r\n\r\nThe crayons are used every Friday when we do art. We have started out with simple art lessons and progressed to more in depth lessons. We have done lessons with lines, shapes, and texture. We talk about colors and the feelings and emotions those colors make us feel. We talk about abstract or realistic art. We do art to celebrate holidays or just because it is fun.\r\n\r\nThank you again for choosing to donate to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752159648141,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/9367763/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kandarian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4934334_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509057221942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4934334"},{"teacherId":7940411,"projectId":9110922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing such impactful items for our classroom this year! I have already passed out deodorants to students who have asked. They are so grateful to have access to these items because sometimes their parents might not talk to them about hygiene or puberty.\r\nThe hair ties, toothpaste and brushes, pads, and snacks have been given out here and there as well. I feel so good knowing that I can provide a student with something they may need in order to get through the day or feel better about themselves. \r\nI cannot wait to crack open the blankets once it gets colder here, the colors match the room decor, and they will be easy to wash and maintain. \r\nAll I am waiting on is the cart to hold my items, then they will be even more easily accessible and out of the cardboard boxes they are currently in. \r\nThank you so much for the donations! They are already making a huge difference for my kids.","fullyFundedDate":1746786246225,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-for-all/9110922/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7940411_orig.jpg?crop=870,870,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628017824475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7940411"},{"teacherId":7940411,"projectId":9110764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations! I absolutely love how my room has been transformed this year! The kids are in awe of the decor, and it makes the room really calming because of the blues and white wood colors. Being able to provide such a positive space for my students has impacted their attitudes in class, you can tell they seem to relax a bit when they walk inside. \r\nWe have received so many compliments on our classroom by previous students, other teachers, and my administration. 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