{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valle Verde Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2518897,"projectId":9527566,"letterContent":"We are immensely grateful for your generous donation, which has greatly enriched our classroom library and significantly enhanced our literacy program. Students are now regularly visiting the library area to select books, which they read both independently and as part of our Accelerated Reader (AR) program. The availability of new, diverse titles has been particularly motivating for the students; they are excited to explore fresh stories and characters, especially those that build upon familiar themes or feature beloved characters in new and engaging plotlines. This variety not only sustains their interest but also deepens their enthusiasm for reading.\r\nStudents were thrilled that they were the first ones to read the NEW books. A central goal for this academic year is to cultivate a genuine love of reading among all students, and these new resources are playing a crucial role in achieving that. By providing access to a broad range of books, we are supporting differentiated learning and encouraging students to become confident, lifelong readers. The positive response from the students affirms that this donation is making a meaningful impact on their literacy growth and overall engagement in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755752746663,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-especially-in-series/9527566/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books, Especially in Series!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2518897"},{"teacherId":4375678,"projectId":9279784,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for making \"From Mess to Yes!\" a reality in our special education Pre-K classroom. Your generosity has helped us create a calm, structured, and welcoming space where our youngest learners can thrive.\r\n\r\nFor students with disabilities, an organized environment isn't just a nice extra — it's a lifeline. Before this project, our classroom felt cluttered and overwhelming, which made transitions difficult and independent learning challenging. But thanks to you, we now have the tools to build an environment where routines are clear, materials are accessible, and every child feels safe and capable.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning has been immediate and meaningful. With our new color-coded storage bins, students are not only learning where items belong — they're practicing responsibility by cleaning up after themselves with pride. The labeled book bins and laminated visuals are helping students with limited language skills better understand expectations and transitions, reducing anxiety and frustration.\r\n\r\nOur beautiful new classroom rug has become the heart of our learning space. It gives us a designated spot for morning meetings, social-emotional lessons, and group activities. For many of our students, having their own space on the rug gives them a sense of belonging and security. It's where we celebrate small victories, build friendships, and start each day together with a sense of calm and purpose.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I've been able to accomplish so much more thanks to the materials you provided. The clipboards have become portable workstations, giving me the flexibility to support students one-on-one, wherever they feel most comfortable. The laminated visuals and schedules are durable, reusable, and tailored to individual needs — helping me meet my students where they are, both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWhat may seem like simple supplies — bins, clipboards, pouches — have had a powerful effect. They've helped us go from scattered to structured, from stressed to supported. You've given my students more than tools. You've given them confidence, independence, and a classroom that was truly designed with them in mind.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in these young learners and for helping us turn our classroom into a place where every child can say \"yes\" to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746786192072,"projectUrl":"project/from-mess-to-yes-empowering-students-t/9279784/","projectTitle":"\"From Mess to Yes! Empowering Students Through Organization\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4375678_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744661246637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4375678"},{"teacherId":4375678,"projectId":9254429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to consider supporting my project. This fall, I will begin a deeply meaningful journey teaching in a Special Education Pre-K classroom, working with amazing 3- to 4-year-olds who face a variety of developmental challenges. These children may be small in size, but their potential is limitless — and I have the honor and responsibility of helping them grow.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, learning will not always look like traditional instruction. For children with disabilities, especially at such a young age, play becomes one of the most powerful tools we can use. Pretend play isn't just fun — it's foundational. It teaches our students how to communicate, cooperate, problem-solve, and develop empathy. These are the social and life skills that will empower them far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThe materials in this project — from pretend microwaves and dish sets to dentist kits and sensory bins — will help create a nurturing and enriching play-based environment. With these tools, our students will explore the world around them in safe, imaginative ways. They will learn what it means to take care of themselves and others, to share, to dream, and to pretend — all while building the essential cognitive, emotional, and motor skills they need for their futures.\r\n\r\nMany of our students face challenges that can make learning more difficult — whether it's limited language, sensory processing needs, or social development delays. But when we give them the right tools and a supportive space, something beautiful happens: they thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond toys. You are helping build confidence, communication, independence, and joy. You are helping to lay the foundation for our students' futures, brick by brick, through the power of play.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and in the impact that a loving, play-rich classroom can have.","fullyFundedDate":1746785987841,"projectUrl":"project/learn-through-play/9254429/","projectTitle":"Learn Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4375678_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744661246637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4375678"},{"teacherId":9061212,"projectId":8981187,"letterContent":"The books donated to our classroom have been such a gift. They've helped us introduce reading skills like understanding character traits, making inferences, and summarizing, all in fun and engaging ways. With series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Junie B. Jones, students are learning how to follow character development across multiple books. I Survived has been a great tool for building nonfiction connections, and even my lowest readers are practicing sequencing and predicting with Eric Carle's timeless stories. These books make it easy to turn reading lessons into meaningful, memorable experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is one of the most joyful parts of our day. Whether we're starting the morning with a read-aloud, discussing a chapter in small groups, or finding a cozy spot for independent reading, there's always a buzz of excitement around books. Students love sharing their favorite parts, making connections to their own lives, and even recommending titles to their classmates. These new books have given us so much to talk about—and more importantly, they've helped us grow as readers and thinkers together.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new books! One student who's usually hesitant to read was immediately drawn to the Fly Guy series and now asks to read it during free time. Another student with a big imagination loves Junie B. Jones and even started writing her own \"chapter books\" at home. The I Survived series has sparked so much curiosity—some of my students are even checking out library books to learn more about the historical events they read about. Books like Bad Kitty, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Eric Carle's classics have brought laughter, comfort, and a renewed love of reading to our classroom. These stories are helping my students see that reading isn't just something we do at school—it's something to love and carry with them always.","fullyFundedDate":1739366791537,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read/8981187/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cababe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061212"},{"teacherId":9693281,"projectId":8683063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom library. Your love for reading has not only enriched our collection but has also sparked a newfound enthusiasm for reading among our students. They are eagerly exploring the titles you've provided and are expanding their vocabulary through the stories they engage with at home and school.\r\n\r\nIt's heartwarming to see students visiting our classroom library as soon as they finish a book. They are reaching for titles they might not have considered before, including the popular \"I Survived\" series. One particular student has taken a special interest in another series and is already on the fourth book out of twelve, showcasing his excitement and commitment to reading.\r\n\r\nMoreover, it's wonderful to see how families are getting involved in their children's reading journeys. This support is crucial in fostering a love for literature, and your contributions have made a significant impact. Thank you for being a vital part of our students' reading adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1731940487362,"projectUrl":"project/grab-a-book-its-time-for-a-new-adventu/8683063/","projectTitle":"Grab a Book, It's Time for a New Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693281_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724253953730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693281"},{"teacherId":9453759,"projectId":8515517,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your donation! You have no idea how excited my 2nd graders were to get these chapter books! I stacked all of the books on a table to surprise my kiddos when they entered our classroom and they were ecstatic! \r\n\r\nOur classroom library consists of mostly used picture books that many of my students have already read books that do not challenge my higher readers. Our district provides on grade level decodable books that don't really hold the interest of the kids when they read them, so receiving the numerous boxed sets that you donated allows us to use these during our guided reading groups with my higher readers. Not only have you filled a gap that was so needed for them, your generosity has inspired my strugglers to practice reading more so they too can read these chapter books. \r\n\r\nI have been teaching quite a while and I always try to instill the love and excitement of reading in every one of my students every year and with these exciting new titles that you have sent our way, I have already seen this!\r\n\r\nThank you again from the bottom of my and the 24 other little 2nd grade hearts! 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