{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alta Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2408210,"projectId":10455608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Scholastic News subscription possible! We just received our first issues, and the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Students were eager to flip through the pages, look at the photographs and graphics, and discover what they were going to read about. It was wonderful to see students who sometimes need encouragement to pick up a text naturally drawn into nonfiction because the topics are so timely and engaging.\r\n\r\nWe are already incorporating Scholastic News into our reading groups, where the articles provide an authentic and high-interest way to practice important literacy skills. Students are reading closely, discussing their thinking with partners, learning new vocabulary from context, identifying key ideas and supporting details, and using evidence from the text to support their responses. The articles also give us opportunities to talk about facts and opinions, make connections, ask questions, and develop ideas for writing.\r\n\r\nFor our multilingual learners especially, the combination of accessible nonfiction, engaging visuals, and meaningful topics provides valuable support as they build both language and reading comprehension. Instead of simply practicing reading skills in isolation, students are using those skills to learn about the world around them...and they are genuinely excited to do it!\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students a weekly reason to be curious, read deeply, and talk about what they are learning. We are so grateful to you for investing in our readers and helping us turn their natural curiosity into stronger literacy skills and a deeper connection to the world beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787194279841,"projectUrl":"project/its-in-the-news/10455608/","projectTitle":"It's in the News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gracia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2408210_orig.png?crop=874,874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750222881294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lesliegracia"},{"teacherId":2408210,"projectId":10276081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, You Can Count on Me--TPT. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has access to high-quality, teacher-created resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that directly align with our curriculum and meet the diverse needs of our 32 students.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials has transformed our daily instruction. The engaging upper-grade reading centers and self-grading forms allow my students to work independently and practice targeted skills, which frees up invaluable time for me to run focused, small-group instruction. We've also been able to integrate interactive math practice and exciting science and social studies escape rooms that make learning both rigorous and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support gives our students tailored tools to succeed and creates a cohesive learning environment every single day. Thank you for investing in our learning community at Alta Heights Elementary School!","fullyFundedDate":1788498769016,"projectUrl":"project/you-can-count-on-me-tpt/10276081/","projectTitle":"\"You Can Count on Me\"--TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gracia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2408210_orig.png?crop=874,874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750222881294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lesliegracia"},{"teacherId":2408210,"projectId":10431128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project, We Will ROCK You!. Thanks to your support, all 120 of our 4th and 5th-grade students will get the incredible experience of breaking open their very own geodes during our Rocks and Minerals unit.\r\n\r\nHaving these hands-on materials turns abstract science concepts into direct, exciting discovery. The students will be able to examine the minerals inside, spark their curiosity about how rocks form, and use their hands-on findings to write their final essay, The Life Cycle of a Rock.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to our learning community at Alta Heights Elementary School. Thank you for giving our students a memorable, hands-on learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1787194646124,"projectUrl":"project/we-will-rock-you/10431128/","projectTitle":"We Will ROCK You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gracia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2408210_orig.png?crop=874,874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750222881294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lesliegracia"},{"teacherId":34723,"projectId":10273478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Back to the Basics\" project to life! Because of your generosity—and support from General Motors—our kindergarten classroom at Alta Heights Elementary is fully equipped with the daily essentials my students need to create, explore, and learn without limits.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, my students were overjoyed! Watching their eyes light up over fresh boxes of Crayola crayons, Ticonderoga pencils, and brand-new fine-tip Expo markers was a wonderful reminder of how much fresh supplies mean to young learners. The write-and-wipe pockets immediately caught their attention, and they couldn't wait to test them out with their new dry-erase markers.\r\n\r\nHaving these basic resources has completely transformed our daily classroom routines. During our daily phonics and math practice, students use the write-and-wipe pockets and Expo markers for low-pressure, high-engagement work. Instead of feeling anxious about making a mistake on paper, they can quickly erase, try again, and build confidence in real time. Our new crayons and glue sticks have made journal writing and interactive science notebooks vibrant and durable, while individual student folders are helping 24 young learners build daily organizational habits they can take pride in.\r\n\r\nYour support did far more than provide basic supplies—it removed barriers to learning and gave my students the freedom to focus entirely on growing as writers, mathematicians, and scientists. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778294664824,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/10273478/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lacau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp34723_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657628745892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lacau"},{"teacherId":34723,"projectId":10209094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Look Closer! Building Kindergarten Inquiry Skills\" project to life! Because of your generosity—and support from General Motors—our kindergarten classroom at Alta Heights Elementary is filled with curious, hands-on young scientists exploring the natural world every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, my students were ecstatic! The moment we pulled out the jumbo magnifying glasses and the real insect specimens preserved in resin, the room was filled with gasps of excitement. They were absolutely fascinated that they could examine every detail of a beetle and a dragonfly up close without any \"wiggling\" getting in the way.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources has completely transformed our daily science block. During our life cycles unit, students used the jumbo magnifying glasses to observe seeds sprouting in our new Sprout & Grow Window. For the first time, they could actually see what usually happens hidden underground—watching the tiny roots push downward while green shoots reached toward the light. Meanwhile, our new Scholastic and National Geographic science readers have allowed students to immediately connect what they see in their hands-on experiments with real scientific vocabulary.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to open our engineering station with the Clear-View Marble Run! My students will be investigating forces and interactions by testing how the strength and angle of a push changes a marble's speed and direction, building and redesigning their own tracks to solve motion challenges.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just bring new materials to our room—it gave 24 energetic kindergartners the tools to predict, test, and view themselves as real-world scientists. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778033927229,"projectUrl":"project/look-closer-building-kindergarten-inqui/10209094/","projectTitle":"Look Closer! Building Kindergarten Inquiry Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lacau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp34723_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657628745892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lacau"},{"teacherId":34723,"projectId":10209064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Counting on Success: Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten\" project to life! Because of your generosity—and support from General Motors—our kindergarten classroom at Alta Heights Elementary now has vibrant, hands-on math tools that turn abstract numbers into real, tactile discovery.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my kindergarteners were buzzing with energy! Watching their eyes light up as we opened the packages was unforgettable. The magnetic wands and metal-ringed chips instantly drew them in—they were completely fascinated by the \"magic\" of how the wands could scoop up the colorful counters in a single pass.\r\n\r\nHaving these tools has completely transformed our math center rotations. Recently, we worked on a subitizing and number-sense lesson where students used the manipulatives to practice visualizing quantities. Instead of looking at numbers on a worksheet, they were actively showing different ways to make ten, while others snapped together Unifix Cubes to compare lengths and quantities. Using the ocean counters to sort by color and category turned standard graphing into a playful, high-engagement adventure.\r\n\r\nYour kindness did far more than provide classroom materials—it gave 24 eager young learners the hands-on foundation they need to feel confident and capable in math. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777996607149,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-success-math-manipulatives/10209064/","projectTitle":"Counting on Success: Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lacau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp34723_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657628745892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lacau"},{"teacherId":34723,"projectId":10209025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Sensory Solutions: Tools for Focused Hearts and Hands\" project to life! Because of your generosity, our kindergarten classroom at Alta Heights Elementary now has the essential tactile tools my students need to regulate their bodies, build fine motor strength, and stay engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, my kindergarteners were overcome with pure joy and wonder! Watching their eyes light up as we opened the boxes of colorful Play-Doh, sensory fidget tubes, and magnetic building tiles was an unforgettable moment. The liquid motion timers immediately became a class favorite—the students were completely mesmerized watching the colorful bubbles slowly drop, instantly giving them a calm, quiet focal point.\r\n\r\nHaving these new resources has completely transformed our daily classroom routines. Students know that they can reach for these tools when they need to quiet their bodies or when they are having big feelings. During carpet time, having quiet fidgets like the marble mazes and tactile mats has helped several students channel their extra energy productively so they can listen and participate without feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just provide classroom supplies—it created a supportive, welcoming environment where 24 energetic young learners feel safe, calm, and ready to succeed. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777988846427,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-solutions-tools-for-focused-hea/10209025/","projectTitle":"Sensory Solutions: Tools for Focused Hearts and Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lacau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp34723_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657628745892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lacau"},{"teacherId":2408210,"projectId":10149339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, Because of Mr. Terupt 4/5 Novel Study. Thanks to your kindness, ALL our 4th and 5th-grade students each have their own copy of Because of Mr. Terupt to kick off the school year.\r\n\r\nWe are currently about four chapters into the novel, and the students are absolutely loving it! Having individual copies allows every student to follow along closely, get hooked on the different student perspectives, and jump into lively discussions about friendship, empathy, and personal choices. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought so much excitement to our daily reading block, giving our students both a mirror to see themselves and a window into the lives of others. They are making connections between the characters and students in our grade-level block, and I think this is helping them to become more open-minded as well. \r\n\r\nHaving read this book over the summer to prepare for instruction, I can't WAIT to hear what my students have to say about events coming up in our novel. \r\n\r\nThank you for making our learning community at Alta Heights Elementary School stronger and more connected!","fullyFundedDate":1773889833171,"projectUrl":"project/because-of-mr-terupt-45-novel-study/10149339/","projectTitle":"Because of Mr. Terupt 4/5 Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gracia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2408210_orig.png?crop=874,874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750222881294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lesliegracia"},{"teacherId":7739764,"projectId":10512081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class project. The students were overjoyed to see that we had enough phonics work boards for everybody to have their own. \r\nThe boards are used daily for phonics word work. The students love using the magnetic letters to sound out words and also to manipulate and make new words by changing the beginning or ending sound of a word. The boards keep the students engaged as they work on improving their phonics skills.\r\nHaving a class set of the phonics work boards have been a game changer for our classroom and we are all very appreciative for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1787179454964,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-work-boards/10512081/","projectTitle":"Phonics Work Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739764"},{"teacherId":7739764,"projectId":10206482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards our project. We are currently working on a social studies unit on community. These books have been a wonderful addition to our unit, they love learning more about what makes a community and thinking about how our community is special.\r\n We've also been talking about symbols, both our state symbols, as well as our national symbols. Having these books allow us extend our learning and they enjoy both listening to me reading the books, and exploring them on their own. \r\nThank you for giving my students these wonderful resources.","fullyFundedDate":1778033488005,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-and-citizenship-throu/10206482/","projectTitle":"Building Community and Citizenship Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739764"},{"teacherId":7739764,"projectId":10188485,"letterContent":"We have been so thankful that these books have been added to our classroom. \r\nSo far, we've had a chance to look at them with our big buddy class, and have had a sneak peek into some of the science standards we will be addressing later in the year. \r\nLater in the year, I will be reading the books to the class to introduce and review the topics that we are covering in our science units. They are wonderful mix of fiction and non-fiction that are high interest and will grab their attention and help them further understand these units.\r\nThank you once again for bringing these books into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777900089481,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-through-science/10188485/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way Through Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7739764"},{"teacherId":34723,"projectId":10208976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Beyond Words - Showing Our Growth Through Art\" project to life! Because of your generosity, our classroom is vibrant, full of colorful activity, and wonderfully organized.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my kindergarteners were absolute wide-eyed excitement! They were thrilled to see the bold liquid watercolors, but the biggest awe came from the drying rack. To them, a towering metal rack dedicated entirely to saving their artwork made them feel like real, professional artists.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources has completely transformed our daily learning. Currently, we are learning about the Elements of Art. Having these high quality materials on hand means that my students can create to their heart's content! We were able to make 3 Dimensional Line Sculptures and water colors all in one week - something that wouldn't have been possible before without the drying rack!\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just buy supplies—it gave my young learners the confidence to express what they know before they even have the words to write it out. 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