{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Happy Valley Primary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9618006,"projectId":9445286,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support. Thanks to your donation, the students in my classroom are exploring letters, words, and sentences in ways that are both hands-on and joyful. Writing irregular words with chalk outside has turned learning into an active adventure, where the students are laughing, moving, and practicing spelling all at the same time. Using dry erase boards has also been a game-changer. The students in our classroom are excited to write, erase, and try again; building confidence and embracing mistakes as part of their learning.\r\n\r\nEven something as simple as classroom scissors has had a big impact. With enough for every student, they can fully participate in creative projects, strengthening fine motor skills while expressing their ideas.\r\n\r\nThese resources are not only supporting academic growth, but they are also fostering independence, creativity, and a genuine love of learning. I've seen the students in my class take pride in their work, collaborate more freely, and approach new challenges with confidence. Your support is giving every child in my classroom the tools they need to succeed, no matter where they start. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753075354129,"projectUrl":"project/turning-tools-into-learning-moments/9445286/","projectTitle":"Turning Tools Into Learning Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jaramillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618006_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x150,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722479727425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618006"},{"teacherId":9227257,"projectId":9420423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for gifting our class those headphones! It truly made my day to see how excited the students were. The classroom has transformed into a peaceful, focused learning space where each child can dive into their work without distractions. We've already celebrated a milestone: over 1,000 Lexia units completed! The headphones also let students hear the AR (Accelerated Reader) quizzes read aloud clearly, helping them better understand what they're reading and not a single one has complained about discomfort, which is wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nWhat our students love most is the chance to fully immerse themselves in lessons, no background noise, just learning at their own pace. They've taken such good care of the headphones, too tucking them back in their desks and wrapping the cords neatly every time. It's really fostered a wonderful sense of respect and responsibility. I've noticed that students are more confident, engaged, and on task.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful support has made a tangible difference every day in our classroom. The students genuinely value using the headphones They look forward to using them and it's boosting both their academic and social growth. They're more independent now, and I'm so proud of how they've embraced both the technology and the responsibility that comes with it. From all of us here in 2nd grade, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755718040069,"projectUrl":"project/all-ears-for-learning-engaging-with-qua/9420423/","projectTitle":"All Ears for Learning: Engaging with Quality Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9227257_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x624,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705183046625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9227257"},{"teacherId":3492840,"projectId":9233449,"letterContent":"This wonderful project allowed my kids who are ravenous for books in the series that they love. So many students read more books than I've ever had students read this year. They read these books whenever they had free time and asked to take them home to finish books they started that morning. \r\nHaving access to good literature, entertaining books and just having enough of them is a big part of my student's success and with your generous donations, you've helped my students be better readers and enjoy reading! \r\nThank you so much for making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1744214895985,"projectUrl":"project/complete-book-sets-for-all-readers/9233449/","projectTitle":"Complete Book Sets for All Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3492840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669441367070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-grigsby-spencer"},{"teacherId":3492840,"projectId":9131312,"letterContent":"This project that you so generously funded for my classroom will help our History and Science lessons come alive! Lacking funds to purchase these kinds of high qualtiy materials has always been a struggle but now, being able to take a deep dive into Native Americans and the tribes we have in our area dn the materials to do so it such a wonderful gift! We have a population of Native American kids that deserve this kind of attention and indepth study of their heritage. \r\nThe science projects we can do and the things my students can learn makes me and them so happy. They are so excited to get started on some of the projects in the books. And the kits of snap circuts and STEM inventions is just such a gift to my 3rd graders. \r\nThank you from the bottom of my big ole teacher heart for your support and generosity to my 3rd grade class.","fullyFundedDate":1740861985183,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-social-studies-projects-for/9131312/","projectTitle":"Science and Social Studies Projects for 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3492840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669441367070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-grigsby-spencer"},{"teacherId":9325476,"projectId":8872104,"letterContent":"We have had the air purifier for just about two months now. In those two months alone I have seen such a great impact. With some of the warmer days we have had sporadically during these months and the pollen count being rather high it has helped so much. My allergies have decreased and all the students that come in from recess with runny noses and their allergies acting up find relief after a little time in our room with the air purifier on. I look forward to how much help it will provide iun spring during our state testing. I already see the impact from the small moments on our productivity and can't wait to see the impact in spring.\r\nThank you to all who contributed and helped my classroom get this amazing air filter!","fullyFundedDate":1733245419229,"projectUrl":"project/clear-the-air-and-clear-our-a-minds/8872104/","projectTitle":"Clear the Air and Clear our a Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salcido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9325476"},{"teacherId":3492840,"projectId":8962703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project. My students have a waiting list of kids to read the books in this project. Students who don't normally read a whole lot were so excited by these books. Mr. Putter and Tabby and the Pizza Taco series are in constant rotation in our room. \r\nKnowing how important reading is to a child, these books make such a difference! As 3rd graders being able to read well matters so much but having new books and being excited about reading is invaluable to them. \r\nI am so grateful for the support you've given them by your donation my teacher heart is full. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1733270156933,"projectUrl":"project/5-million-words-read-and-counting-more/8962703/","projectTitle":"5 Million Words Read and Counting! 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It's been one of the best things my kids have done all year!","fullyFundedDate":1731518272556,"projectUrl":"project/excellent-egg-drop-engineering-for-every/8936064/","projectTitle":"Excellent Egg-Drop Engineering for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3492840_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669441367070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannon-grigsby-spencer"},{"teacherId":9618006,"projectId":8535119,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the impact of incorporating hands-on learning tools such as magnetic letters, dry-erase boards, Mathematic Jenga, and Connect 4 in our classroom. Magnetic letters have sparked excitement as students use them to explore phonetic sounds and English rules, both independently and in small groups. They've eagerly built and manipulated words, deepening their understanding of vowel patterns and consonant blends while gaining confidence in their spelling skills. Dry-erase boards have complemented this learning, allowing students to practice, revise, and refine their work in a way that encourages persistence and creativity.\r\nMathematic Jenga and Connect 4 have further enhanced our group activities during centers. Mathematic Jenga has made practicing arithmetic fun and engaging, as students work together to solve equations and strategically pull blocks, reinforcing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Similarly, Connect 4 has supported critical thinking by encouraging students to develop strategies and anticipate moves, fostering deeper cognitive engagement. These tools have not only boosted academic growth but also promoted collaboration, creativity, and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1722783212328,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-create-excitement-for-learnin/8535119/","projectTitle":"Tools That Create Excitement For Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jaramillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9618006_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x150,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722479727425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618006"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43202","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":235,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":9,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"23.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":43202,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Happy Valley Primary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Happy Valley Primary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/happy-valley-union-school-district/happy-valley-primary-school/43202"}