{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10515568,"projectId":10314720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our rolling cart/classroom easel! When it first arrived and my first graders saw it set up in our classroom, their eyes lit up — they immediately wanted to know when they would get to write on it. We are only three weeks into the school year, and it has already become the heart of our classroom. As an 80/20 Spanish-English dual immersion class of English Language Learners, my students rely on visual supports and interactive tools, and we use the easel every day for whole group reading, small group math intervention, and writing lessons.\r\n\r\nMy favorite moments so far have been watching my students become the teachers. They love coming up to the easel to lead their classmates through parts of our lessons, and it has built so much confidence — especially as they develop skills in both Spanish and English. They are also big fans of the whiteboard markers, because if they make a mistake, they can easily erase it and try again. That simple feature has helped them take risks and see mistakes as part of learning.\r\n\r\nWith only 3 weeks of school in we are just getting started! In the coming weeks, we will continue using the easel for shared writing, where students help me compose sentences together, and for anchor charts we create as a class during our reading units and Leader in Me lessons. Because it is on a rolling cart, we can bring it right to our rug or small group table — wherever the learning takes us. Thank you for believing in my students and giving us a tool we will use all year long. Your generosity is making a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1781816492565,"projectUrl":"project/one-easel-that-helps-us-read-write-a/10314720/","projectTitle":"One Easel That Helps Us... Read, Write and Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10515568"},{"teacherId":7386179,"projectId":9819652,"letterContent":"We were absolutely thrilled to receive our DonorsChoose project, \"A Bright and Cozy Learning Space for Young Minds.\" The moment we unrolled our bright, colorful classroom rug—featuring the seven continents, oceans, and a beautiful world flag border—our entire room lit up.\r\n\r\nIt is far larger and even more beautiful than we imagined. Most importantly, it has completely transformed our classroom. My second-grade Dual Language students now have a proper gathering space that comfortably fits everyone. What was once simply floor space is now the heart of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nEvery day, students gather on the rug for read-alouds, class meetings, discussions, and collaborative learning. I often catch them studying the maps and flags, pointing out countries connected to their families, or asking thoughtful geography questions. The rug is no longer just décor—it is a teaching tool, a conversation starter, and a symbol of belonging.\r\n\r\nEven more touching, former students visit during lunch and after school just to sit and read or work in our new cozy space. That alone speaks volumes about the warmth it brings.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has extended far beyond the rug. Because we are allotted only two reams of paper per month, the additional paper you provided has allowed us to print supplemental materials that add rigor and deepen student learning. Second graders need time writing on paper—drafting, revising, solving, and practicing—and your support has made that possible.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils have strengthened students' map skills and helped them label and record science experiments with greater accuracy and pride. The Expo markers have become an essential part of our daily math and grammar lessons. Students quickly compute problems and show their thinking on whiteboards, allowing me to do immediate checks for understanding and adjust instruction in real time.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels brighter, warmer, and more dynamic. You have not simply provided supplies—you have created comfort, increased engagement, and expanded opportunities for meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nWe are beyond grateful. My students are enjoying their new gathering space, proudly using their supplies, and continuing to grow—academically and as a community—because of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1763576217998,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-and-cozy-learning-space-for-gro/9819652/","projectTitle":"A Bright and Cozy Learning Space for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386179_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597126386736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7386179"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25405","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":465,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.0,"schoolId":25405,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/lennox-school-district/buford-elementary-school/25405"}