{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burckhalter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10037226,"projectId":10023270,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously and quickly funding my first Donors Choose project. Our students are loving the new chairs. It makes such a big difference in the space!\r\nThank you for supporting our readers and improving their classroom environment. These 4 chairs are a great size for elementary school students and the bright blue color brightens up the room and matches the existing furniture better than the broken and stained upholstered chairs they replaced.\r\nThese new chairs are durable and easy to clean!","fullyFundedDate":1772121064425,"projectUrl":"project/new-chairs-for-reading-group/10023270/","projectTitle":"New Chairs for Reading Group","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10037226"},{"teacherId":9641800,"projectId":8661065,"letterContent":"The introduction of our new \"space\" themed corner has completely transformed the energy of our speech room. When the students first walked in and saw the glowing neon signs, the twinkling star lights, and the rocket ship decals, their excitement was through the roof. Creating a themed environment has done so much more than just decorating the walls; it has built a world where learning feels like an adventure. By providing a fun and immersive space, we've managed to capture their interest in a way that makes them eager to engage with every lesson we start.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using this themed area as a launchpad for developing Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary. Having physical, visual representations of \"celestial\" concepts allows the students to anchor new words to the world around them. This setup isn't just for show—it is a functional part of our curriculum that proves learning can happen in a vibrant, joyful environment. It's been incredible to watch them naturally use more complex language simply because they are inspired by the \"galaxy\" we've built together.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students involve moving into more structured play sessions within this corner. For our youngest learners, play is the most effective way to internalize new concepts and communication strategies. We will be using the rocket ship and themed materials to facilitate social interactions and build functional vocabulary in a way that feels natural to them. Your support has given them a place where they can explore, imagine, and grow their language skills one \"mission\" at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1733238849919,"projectUrl":"project/to-infinity-beyond-houston-we-are-a/8661065/","projectTitle":"To Infinity & Beyond! Houston, We Are (Almost) Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755458765121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641800"},{"teacherId":9641800,"projectId":8652702,"letterContent":"The addition of the sensory materials has completely redefined the atmosphere of our speech room. Before this project, the space felt quite bare and clinical, but the introduction of a dedicated \"calm down corner\" has brought a much-needed sense of warmth and security. When the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate; they were thrilled to see pops of color and a special area designed specifically for their comfort. Being able to tell them that this corner is \"just for them\" has already strengthened the sense of safety they feel when they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nWe are now using this space as a vital tool for emotional regulation and support. In moments of dysregulation, students know exactly where they can go to find the sensory input they need to reset. This resource allows them to feel supported rather than overwhelmed, teaching them how to identify their needs and advocate for their own well-being. It has turned our room into a place where they feel understood and cared for, which is the most important foundation for any learning.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to utilize this newfound stability to dive deeper into their individual communication goals. It is a well-known fact that a calm, regulated student is much more capable of focusing and absorbing new information. By having this sensory retreat available, my students can find their \"baseline\" quickly, allowing us to spend more high-quality time on our lessons and projects. This corner isn't just a place to rest—it's the launching pad that helps them stay engaged and ready to succeed in every session.","fullyFundedDate":1729268408169,"projectUrl":"project/discombobulated-no-thank-you-not-in-t/8652702/","projectTitle":"Discombobulated? No, Thank You, Not In This Corner.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755458765121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641800"},{"teacherId":3099680,"projectId":9551092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation. I work with students with Autism. They learn in all types of ways. I have been using music to help my non verbal students communicate. In our morning meeting, I ask my students to bang the drum to say good morning. They will make a pattern or bang loudly. They are heard every morning.\r\n Almost every afternoon, I get out the music box (and ear plugs for myself and staff lol) and the students are able to express their talents. We do repeat after me, you be the leader and now we are practicing for the spring concert.\r\n Thank you again for supporting us. Take care.","fullyFundedDate":1764715258152,"projectUrl":"project/its-music-time/9551092/","projectTitle":"It's Music Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3099680_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470767397446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3099680"},{"teacherId":9653151,"projectId":9584178,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has greatly enhanced student learning, comfort, and engagement. The materials you provided are used daily for hands-on activities, movement, and supporting positive behavior, making learning both fun, meaningful, and memorable. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and inspiring space where every child can grow, explore, and thrive. Your kindness has truly made a lasting difference for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759434169957,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-smiles-and-skills-for-growing-m/9584178/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Smiles, and Skills for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gidvani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9653151"},{"teacherId":9648469,"projectId":9529138,"letterContent":"Our arts and play area has brought so much joy, creativity, and hands-on learning to our kindergarten classroom. Each day students eagerly choose the sensory, sound, and art materials during our learning centers, where they create artwork, build, pretend, and work together to solve problems.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a small group of students use the new art supplies to create colorful self-portraits and then proudly share stories about themselves with the class. The open-ended play materials have also encouraged teamwork, communication, and imaginative thinking as students build, create, and explore together.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students opportunities to learn through creativity and play in ways that strengthen both their academic and social-emotional skills. As we continue our classroom learning, we will use these resources to support literacy, math, science, and themed units through hands-on art projects and collaborative play experiences.\r\n\r\nMy students will continue developing their confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills, and your kindness has made these meaningful learning experiences possible. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our young learners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755108576464,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-little-learners-through-art-s/9529138/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Little Learners Through Art, Sound, and Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9648469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754187049605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9648469"},{"teacherId":348634,"projectId":9279382,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness displayed through your donation of playground equipment. The parachutes, playground soccer balls, soccer goals, basketballs, four square balls have all added learning experiences through play to our classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents have been excited to play with the equipment and learn to cooperate together to have some fun on the playground. As their teacher, it is with gratitude that I let you know my first graders are showing happiness when playing and working together with the equipment you donated. I am very thankful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1746372067436,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/9279382/","projectTitle":"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp348634_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498149006179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/348634"},{"teacherId":348634,"projectId":9324286,"letterContent":"Students have already taken advantage of the wonderful flexible seating that your donation provided. The change from the old wooden chairs we use in our classroom has given students a more comfortable and exciting place to learn. \r\n\r\nSome of the flexible seating is used in our calming corner, where students can collect their thoughts and feelings to then quickly return to learning and/or completing a task. The other seats are being used for students who need a seat that moves to help with their focus, as well as for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1746787134563,"projectUrl":"project/learning-not-just-at-a-desk/9324286/","projectTitle":"Learning, Not Just At a Desk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp348634_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498149006179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/348634"},{"teacherId":9641800,"projectId":8652392,"letterContent":"Reading in our classroom is highly interactive! It involves a lot of singing, repeating sounds, pointing, and dramatic voices. The children sit close and often touch the pages to match objects and pictures.\r\n\r\nThe bilingual books have been an incredible resource, especially for making speech therapy more inclusive and accessible for our multilingual children.\r\n\r\nLanguage Acquisition: Having the text available in both languages allows the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to directly compare and contrast sounds and vocabulary, making it easier for students to acquire new words.\r\n\r\nValidation: Seeing their home language (like Spanish or Vietnamese) printed in a classroom book validates their identity and strengthens their confidence, leading to more willing participation in language activities.","fullyFundedDate":1723630088449,"projectUrl":"project/libros-for-all-bilingual-books-needed/8652392/","projectTitle":"Libros for all! 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