{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5612869,"projectId":9585905,"letterContent":"Our new printer and class set of headphones have transformed the way my students learn each day. Many of our donors use technology at home, but may not see how essential it has become in a classroom like ours. With the printer, students can now access clear, high-quality copies of their writing drafts, reading passages, center materials, and personalized learning tasks. Instead of waiting or sharing limited copies, students can instantly print what they need and take ownership of their work. The headphones have been equally powerful—students use them during literacy centers, independent reading, language development activities, and small-group instruction. They allow each student to focus, hear content clearly, and engage with lessons at their own pace, without distractions.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students the most is the independence the new tools give them. They love being able to print their own projects, see their work come to life on paper, and use headphones to dive into interactive reading, math, and language apps. Our classroom has become more student-driven, with learners moving confidently through their tasks and choosing what supports help them do their best thinking. Many students have told me they feel \"more grown-up\" or \"more like real authors\" now that they can print polished copies of their writing.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled to stay focused during independent work have especially thrived with the new technology. One student who is learning English has made huge progress using audio-supported reading and vocabulary practice through her headphones. Another student who normally hesitates to share his ideas proudly printed and displayed his own story for the first time. These moments—where students feel seen, capable, and excited to learn—are exactly what your donation made possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping build a classroom where every student can grow with confidence and joy. Your generosity has had a real and lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763586582312,"projectUrl":"project/curating-a-learning-lab/9585905/","projectTitle":"Curating a Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Andrea Chagoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5612869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548525753615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-j-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":954321,"projectId":9812984,"letterContent":"Thank you very again for your generous donation of sketch books for our classroom. We use them when we draw during art class. We just created the front covers to our sketch books. The class is also taking very good care of them and being responsible with them. \r\nWe like to do gallery walks and look at other students' drawings. The sketch books allow us to keep our drawings organized. \r\nOnce again, thank you for all you do for students and schools. It is greatly appreciated. From, Room 42 Remarkable Rams","fullyFundedDate":1760982503209,"projectUrl":"project/young-artists/9812984/","projectTitle":"Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shimizu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp954321_orig.png?crop=728,728,x294,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601077942189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/954321"},{"teacherId":954321,"projectId":9591580,"letterContent":"Thank you very again for your generous donation of materials for our classroom to keep our supplies organized and neat. We use them daily during in the classroom. The class is also taking very good care of them and being responsible with them. \r\nThe classroom looks very organized and neat because of these materials. We are able to organize our art materials, as well as other school supplies. \r\nOnce again, thank you for all you do for students and schools. It is greatly appreciated. From, Room 42 Remarkable Rams","fullyFundedDate":1755711056374,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-and-healthy-this-year/9591580/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized and Healthy this Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shimizu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp954321_orig.png?crop=728,728,x294,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601077942189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/954321"},{"teacherId":954321,"projectId":9313448,"letterContent":"Thank you very again for your generous donation of picture frames for our classroom. We use them when you draw and want to give the drawing as a gift to someone special to us. \r\nWhen we draw it helps us to relax and stay focused. It also helps reduce are anxiety and stress. The picture frames are a great way to portray our drawings and art work. We get compliments from the people that we give the picture frames to, which always make us feel better about ourselves. \r\nOnce again, thank you for all you do for students and schools. It is greatly appreciated. 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They also allow us to listen to quiet and relaxing music when you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, especially during testing time. \r\nOnce again, thank you for all you do for students and schools. It is greatly appreciated. From, Room 42 Remarkable Rams","fullyFundedDate":1741713333349,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-digital-learning/9137975/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shimizu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp954321_orig.png?crop=728,728,x294,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601077942189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/954321"},{"teacherId":1171243,"projectId":9150726,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose project had a meaningful impact on my K–5th grade students by providing the resources and tools they needed to fully engage in their learning. With access to these books, students were able to explore concepts in deeper, more hands-on ways, which not only supported their academic growth but also built excitement and curiosity in the classroom. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds and do not always have the opportunity to access these kinds of learning supports at home, so having them available at school created a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the project helped foster a stronger sense of confidence and motivation in my students. They felt valued knowing that others cared about their education and invested in their success. The new materials encouraged collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for lifelong learning. Overall, the generosity of the DonorsChoose community not only enriched classroom instruction but also created lasting positive effects on student engagement, enthusiasm, and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1744232272635,"projectUrl":"project/building-young-readers-books-for-k-5th/9150726/","projectTitle":"Building Young Readers: Books for K-5th Grade Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1171243_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741540557874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1171243"},{"teacherId":1256580,"projectId":8333703,"letterContent":"Who's up for a Lettuce Party? In our class, we've had multiple lettuce tastings because of the abundant harvest in our classroom farm. It's been pretty remarkable to see how things grow from seed to different varieties of lettuce that grow right in our class and yet are tasty and nutritious.\r\n\r\nI did not expect to have such eager students with regard to eating fresh greens, but they wipe out whatever we harvest and they can identify differences between the different types of lettuce. \r\n\r\nThere's something lovely about entering the room each day and seeing so many houseplants thriving in our room. 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