{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cahuilla Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1068696,"projectId":10467554,"letterContent":"Our 3D printer helps students connect art, technology, and problem-solving. Students can move from a drawing or an idea to a digital design and then to an object they can hold! Along the way, they practice using shapes, thinking about size and space, and revising designs. It gives creativity a real-world purpose and helps students understand that learning often involves trying, adjusting, and trying again.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part is seeing an idea become a real, three-dimensional object. The printer opens up possibilities beyond drawing and painting, allowing students to imagine themselves as artists, designers, and inventors. Creating something unique that they can hold and share makes the experience especially meaningful.\r\n\r\nThis technology creates a new way for students to connect with art, especially those who enjoy building, working with computers, or figuring out how things work. Students who feel less confident with drawing have another way to express their creativity. Designing for the 3D printer gives them opportunities to contribute ideas, solve problems, and feel proud of their creations. A 1st Grader had fun designing a Michael Jackson figure, while many students had fun creating cute baby dragons! We printed snakes that really moved and ghosts for Halloween. 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My fifth graders also need a space where they can feel capable, confident, and ready to learn. Your donations have helped make that possible. The colorful carts, bins, and trays keep our books and supplies organized and within reach, giving students opportunities to care for our shared materials and take ownership of their classroom.\r\n\r\nDuring a time when so much changed, having these resources meant so much to me. They helped me turn an unexpected new beginning into a classroom thoughtfully prepared for the children in front of me. Every organized supply cart and colorful bin is a reminder that people beyond our classroom believe in my students and their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us through a chapter I never expected. This project may have begun with kindergarten in mind, but your kindness has found a meaningful home in fifth grade. You have helped us build more than an organized classroom you have helped us build a place to belong and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1787189713410,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-grow-independent/10261582/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Grow Independently","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10492370"},{"teacherId":10492370,"projectId":10261248,"letterContent":"These supplies have made such a positive impact in my classroom! I love finding ways to incorporate art, creativity, and color into our learning, and having these materials available gives my students so many more opportunities to create and express themselves.\r\n\r\nOne thing that is especially important to me is making sure my students have materials that allow them to represent themselves. Having a variety of colors and art supplies means students can create pictures of themselves, their families, and their communities in ways that actually feel like them. I love seeing how excited and proud they are when they get to make something that is truly their own.\r\n\r\nLast year, I saw firsthand how much my students enjoyed having art incorporated into our everyday learning, and these supplies are allowing me to continue that in my kindergarten classroom this year. Whether we are creating something connected to a story, practicing a new skill, or simply having an opportunity to be creative, these materials help make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to everyone who helped bring this project to life and provided my students with materials we will continue using throughout the school year. Thank you for supporting my classroom and helping me give my students more opportunities to learn, create, and express themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1778379645671,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-full-of-color/10261248/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Full of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10492370"},{"teacherId":1068696,"projectId":9572323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the creative materials for my TK students! They are truly enjoying showing off their creative side at school. The light pegboard is so much fun, and they really like creating images with the different colored pegs. They've created smiley faces, dogs, cats, and patterns. When I put together the easel, they were so excited! The first day of painting, I heard things like, \"Look at me, I'm an artist now!\" They have really been enjoying painting on a daily basis. It is currently our most popular center. \r\n\r\nThe dress-up clothes are truly bringing their imaginations to life! We've had police officers arresting bad guys, doctors' offices, army boot camp, and play restaurants all thanks to the new dress-up clothes that you helped donate to our classroom! 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It's also a great tool for building reading and critical thinking skills in a way that feels fun and relevant.\r\n\r\nThe magazine covers interesting topics like environmental issues, technology, and stories of young people making a difference. These articles have sparked amazing conversations in class and inspired students to think about their own ideas and solutions. For example, after reading about a young inventor, students began brainstorming their own inventions, which was a great way to connect learning with creativity. The Scholastic News Magazine helps my students see that learning isn't just in a book—it's all around them, and they have the power to make an impact.\r\n\r\nBeyond just excitement, the magazine has helped students improve their reading and writing. The articles are written for their level, making it accessible for everyone. Interactive features, like quizzes and discussion prompts, help reinforce what they've learned and get them thinking critically. I've seen growth in their comprehension and writing skills, and most importantly, they're learning to express their ideas and engage with the world in a meaningful way. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to use this resource, and thanks to the DonorsChoose project, my students have a tool that makes learning more fun and impactful.","fullyFundedDate":1756088721233,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-magazine/9594595/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Magazine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFarlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746490751745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3346883"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32663","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":392,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"schoolId":32663,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cahuilla Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cahuilla Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/palm-springs-unified-school-district/cahuilla-elementary-school/32663"}