{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brainard Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9480082,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our TK classroom is off to an amazing start this school year! The new supplies have helped us create a bright, clean, and organized learning space where our youngest students feel happy and ready to learn. With the disinfectant sprays, wipes, and hand sanitizer, we're keeping our classroom safe and healthy every day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement! They were especially thrilled to use the bright markers and paper to create our very own Grateful Tree. Each student drew something they are thankful for on a colorful leaf, and we added them to our classroom tree. It has become a beautiful reminder of kindness, gratitude, and the joy we share as a class.\r\n\r\nThe new folders have also been a big help—we're using them as homework folders so students can safely bring their work and notes home to their families. Thank you for helping us start the school year organized, healthy, and full of color and creativity. Because of you, our TK class truly feels ready to rule!","fullyFundedDate":1760461531866,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-ready-to-rule/9480082/","projectTitle":"Back to School, Ready to Rule!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1250160,"projectId":9739153,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations toward the new stools for my second-grade classroom! Your support has made a real difference in the way my students learn and collaborate each day.\r\n\r\nThe stools have become an essential part of our small group instruction time. My students love gathering around our small-group table to work on reading, writing, and math lessons. The stools make transitions smooth and help create a focused, comfortable learning environment where every child feels included. They're the perfect size for my students, and they allow for flexible seating that keeps our small group time engaging and productive.\r\n\r\nI've noticed that my students are more motivated to join small groups, stay on task, and participate in discussions. These stools have truly helped transform our classroom into a more dynamic, student-centered learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where students feel excited to learn and supported every step of the way. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to me and my students","fullyFundedDate":1758910406911,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-better-classroom-stools-for-sm/9739153/","projectTitle":"“Build a Better Classroom: Stools for Small Groups”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1250160_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510980794942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/velasco"},{"teacherId":1250160,"projectId":9345883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Your support made it possible for us to add iPad holders, and they have already made a big difference in our daily learning. These holders help keep our iPads safe and organized, which prevents damage and reduces clutter in the classroom. They also make it easier for students to use their devices during lessons, allowing them to focus on learning instead of worrying about their iPads slipping or falling. Your generosity has created a more structured and technology-friendly environment, and my students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1755716376055,"projectUrl":"project/tech-ready-totes/9345883/","projectTitle":"Tech Ready Totes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1250160_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510980794942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/velasco"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9175233,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The new chairs give every student a comfortable, personal space to focus, collaborate, and participate fully.\r\n\r\nDuring our morning routine, students go straight to the round table to complete their name work in their own chair without interrupting peers, making mornings run smoothly. At centers, transitions are seamless—students don't need to move chairs around, so activities stay organized and everyone stays engaged.\r\n\r\nThe chairs were also a wonderful addition to Back-to-School Night. With extra visitors in the classroom, every student and family member had a comfortable place to sit, making the event run smoothly and feel welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour gift gave our students more than chairs—it created a brighter, more organized, and engaging learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755705971858,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-one-chair-at-a/9175233/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures, One Chair at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9281546,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for the new teacher center whiteboard easel! Our circle time has been so much more fun and interactive since we got it. The students love being able to see everything clearly, and it's become the perfect spot for counting, letters, drawing, and sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nThe first day we used it, their excitement was priceless! Kids were crowded around, pointing and asking to try the markers. One student said, \"I can see everything now!\"—and that really says it all.\r\n\r\nThe easel is already helping my students stay engaged, practice taking turns, and participate more during our lessons. Moving forward, we'll keep using it to explore stories, letters, and numbers while also encouraging teamwork and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our circle time so much more special! Your support is giving my students a fun, organized space where they can learn and grow together every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755705970821,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time-fun-neat-space-for-everyone/9281546/","projectTitle":"Circle Time Fun, Neat Space for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9529662,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our TK class has been exploring kindness and empathy in such meaningful ways through new storybooks and art frames to showcase their work. The first day I introduced the materials, the students' eyes lit up as I held up the new books. They immediately wanted to flip through the pages, point to the pictures, and ask questions about the characters. Later that same day, they proudly displayed their drawings—created after reading a story about friendship—inside the new frames for everyone to admire.\r\n\r\nOne special moment happened after reading a story about helping others. A student turned to a friend and said, \"I can help you too,\" then offered to share crayons during art time. It was a small but powerful reminder of how these resources encourage my students to put kindness into action. Watching them connect what they hear in a story to their own choices in the classroom has been so inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese storybooks and art frames are already helping my students build their social-emotional skills in fun and engaging ways. They are practicing listening, sharing, and expressing their feelings through art and storytelling, while also taking pride in seeing their work honored and displayed. The compassion they are developing now will help them grow into thoughtful friends and community members.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue to showcase their work on learning about compassion and friendships. Students will have opportunities to create art inspired by our stories and classroom experiences, and the frames will give them a special way to celebrate and share their growth in kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity to grow both academically and emotionally. Your generosity is helping us build not only brighter minds but also kind hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1755531685355,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-through-stories-and-art-buil/9529662/","projectTitle":"Compassion Through Stories and Art: Building Kind Hearts in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9458891,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our TK class is now enjoying brand-new soccer balls that have completely transformed our outdoor playtime! The very first day we brought them out, the students' faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately started kicking the balls around with their friends, while others worked together to set up little \"goals\" with cones. It was such a joyful moment to see them cheering each other on and celebrating even the smallest successes.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the soccer balls not just for play, but also to build teamwork and social-emotional skills. One recent activity involved pairing students up and having them practice gently passing the ball back and forth. At first, some of them struggled with waiting their turn or sharing the ball, but with encouragement, they began to understand the importance of cooperation. By the end of the activity, they were high-fiving each other! \r\n\r\nYour gift gave my students more than just equipment—it gave them a way to practice friendship, patience, and collaboration while moving their bodies and having fun. Next, we plan to integrate the soccer balls into our lessons on patterns and counting by having students count their kicks, passes, and even create \"kick sequences\" to practice repetition.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for giving my TK students this opportunity to learn, play, and grow together. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1753185269219,"projectUrl":"project/lets-kick-it-tk-style/9458891/","projectTitle":"Let’s Kick It, TK Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9401967,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our TK classroom now has an incredible set of imaginative play tools that have quickly become a favorite part of our day! The first time the students saw the new materials—like the play food, kitchen tools, and costumes—the room buzzed with excitement. They immediately began creating \"restaurants,\" \"grocery stores,\" and even \"birthday parties,\" eagerly inviting their friends to join in.\r\n\r\nOne special moment happened when a group of students set up a birthday celebration for one of the baby dolls. They worked together to make pretend cakes, sang songs, and even shared \"slices\" of cake with everyone at the table. Later, a few children gently rocked and fed the baby dolls, showing such care and kindness. It was so heartwarming to watch them practice empathy, sharing, and teamwork—all through pretend play.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already helping my students build important social-emotional skills such as sharing, taking turns, and expressing feelings. They're learning how to collaborate, solve problems together, and care for others in their play scenarios. The compassion they are practicing now will support them in forming stronger friendships both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue focusing on learning about our families. The students are using the dolls, kitchen tools, and pretend play props to act out family routines—like cooking meals, celebrating special occasions, and caring for younger siblings. This helps them better understand family roles and traditions while also appreciating the diversity of families in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has created a space where imagination and compassion grow hand in hand, and my students are thriving because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1754522239105,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-station-building-compassion/9401967/","projectTitle":"Imagination Station: Building Compassion Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":1250160,"projectId":9033116,"letterContent":"I'm writing to sincerely thank you again for your incredible generosity and to share how the materials you've helped provide are already making a meaningful difference in my classroom at Brainard Elementary School.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we received a range of tools that are helping us stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn every day:\r\n\r\nThe file organizer pocket charts have made it easier for students to manage their work independently. They now know exactly where to find and return their materials, which has improved both focus and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe Super Hold Magnetic Hooks have been a classroom game changer! We're using them to hang anchor charts, student work, and learning tools—keeping everything visible and accessible while maximizing our space.\r\n\r\nThe Lakeshore heavy-duty red pocket charts are now a centerpiece for interactive learning. We use them for word work, sentence building, math problems, and more. They allow students to actively participate in lessons by moving and manipulating content themselves.\r\n\r\nThe Counting Caddie and Place Value Pocket Chart has brought our math lessons to life. My younger learners are grasping foundational number concepts more easily thanks to the visual and hands-on support it provides.\r\n\r\nThe colorful binder rings are helping us create interactive flashcards, vocabulary rings, and mini student books—especially helpful for centers and independent learning tasks.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only brought more structure and creativity into our classroom but has also boosted student ownership of their learning. It's amazing what a difference the right tools can make!\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a part of our journey. Your kindness continues to have a lasting impact on our students every day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nTania Velosco\r\nTeacher, Brainard Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1746488592031,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-engaged-learners-clas/9033116/","projectTitle":"\"Organized Minds, Engaged Learners: Classroom Tools for Success\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1250160_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510980794942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/velasco"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":8838424,"letterContent":"The students were absolutely thrilled! There were squeals of excitement and eager hands reaching for the paint sticks, glitter glue, and craft items. For many, it was their first time exploring such a wide variety of art supplies. These moments have been filled with pure joy, and the students truly felt like real artists with real tools.\r\n\r\nOur next project is to create a special poster to thank our school volunteers. Using these wonderful new materials, the students will design a colorful and heartfelt display to show their appreciation for the support these volunteers provide to our school community.\r\n\r\nThese resources have brought a whole new level of creativity and energy to our classroom art time. Thank you so much for making this possible for my students","fullyFundedDate":1746484136925,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-art/8838424/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9065531,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom received the ball cart we needed—and it has already made a huge difference in our daily routine! My students were so excited when they first saw it. Many of them had been asking about \"the cart\" and couldn't wait to see how we would use it. When they realized it would be used to organize and transport all of our outdoor materials, their enthusiasm was contagious.\r\n\r\nNow, instead of digging through a messy bin or struggling to carry multiple items, we've been able to neatly organize all of our outdoor equipment in one place. The cart has made it easy for us to store everything at the end of the day and quickly roll it out each morning, ready for students to dive into play and active learning. It's streamlined our transitions and maximized the time students get to spend being active and engaged.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments so far has been seeing students independently grab the toys and equipment they need for outdoor play. It's been incredible to watch them take initiative—not only in choosing what they want to use, but also in helping set up the outdoor materials. This sense of independence and responsibility has truly supported their ownership of learning and play.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I see this ball cart becoming an essential part of our outdoor learning center. It will allow us to easily rotate and refresh our materials on a weekly basis, keeping activities engaging and aligned with our current learning goals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us roll into success","fullyFundedDate":1746596606412,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-success-a-ball-cart-for-ou/9065531/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Success: A Ball Cart for Our Outdoor Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9105376,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the STEM materials that have been introduced into our transitional kindergarten classroom! My students have been absolutely thrilled to explore the engineering kits, diving into projects that allow them to experiment with balance, stability, and creative design. These hands-on activities have not only made learning fun, but they've also deepened their understanding of STEM concepts in ways that are engaging and meaningful at their developmental level.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was truly contagious the moment my students saw the new materials. Their faces lit up with joy, and they couldn't wait to touch, sort, and explore all the building tools. The room was filled with a sense of wonder as they discovered each new item for the first time. These resources have sparked their curiosity and given them the freedom to explore, create, and learn in ways they hadn't experienced before. Thanks to this project, we are almost finished completing our engineering center, a dedicated space where students can freely experiment and build their own designs at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWe're now continuing to integrate these materials into our STEM lessons. Next, my students will use the kits to explore simple machines, learning about gears, pulleys, and levers in a hands-on, age-appropriate way. These activities will help them develop important skills like problem-solving, perseverance, and teamwork—all while having fun. 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