{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palo Verde Union Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9333485,"projectId":9827149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making our new bookshelf and collection of learning books and read-alouds possible. Because of your generosity, my TK students now have access to engaging, age-appropriate books that spark curiosity, build language skills, and foster a love of reading.\r\n\r\nWe use these books throughout the day during whole-group read-alouds, small-group instruction, and independent exploration. One special moment that stands out was during story time when students eagerly gathered around the new bookshelf, excited to choose a book and make predictions based on the cover. Many students began retelling parts of the stories using pictures, gestures, and new vocabulary, showing growth in both comprehension and oral language development.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the bookshelf and books, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They rushed over to explore the colorful covers, carefully pulling out books and asking if we could read them right away. Several students shared that they had never seen so many books just for them, and they proudly helped organize and care for the bookshelf as if it were their own classroom library.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include using these books to deepen comprehension skills, expand vocabulary, and support thematic learning across subjects. We will continue incorporating interactive read-alouds, story discussions, and connections to writing, art, and play-based activities. These books are helping students see themselves as readers and learners, building a strong foundation for future academic success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom and has opened the door to joyful learning through books. Thank you for helping my students grow as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1763475003682,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-in-our-tk-cl/9827149/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading in Our TK Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333485_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713911700188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333485"},{"teacherId":9333485,"projectId":9537828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making our calming cube possible. Because of your generosity, my TK students now have a safe, engaging tool that helps them learn how to manage big feelings and practice self-regulation in a developmentally appropriate way.\r\n\r\nWe use the calming cube daily as part of our social-emotional learning routine. When students are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or need a moment to reset, they can choose an activity from the cube—such as deep breathing, gentle movement, or a calming sensory task. One special moment that stands out was when a student who often struggles during transitions independently went to the calming cube, completed an activity, and then rejoined the group feeling proud and ready to learn. It has become a powerful tool for helping students build independence and emotional awareness.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the calming cube, they were beyond excited. Their faces lit up as they explored each side, eagerly asking questions and taking turns trying out the activities. They immediately understood that this was a special tool meant to help them feel calm and safe. Several students even shared that the cube helped their \"body feel better,\" which was incredibly meaningful to hear from such young learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include continuing to embed the calming cube into our daily routines and teaching students how to recognize their emotions and choose strategies that work best for them. We are also beginning lessons focused on naming feelings, problem-solving with peers, and using calming strategies proactively—not just when emotions feel big. These skills will support them not only in the classroom but throughout their school journey.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community. Thank you for giving my students the gift of calm, confidence, and care.","fullyFundedDate":1763474819422,"projectUrl":"project/lets-all-calm-down/9537828/","projectTitle":"Let's all calm down","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333485_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713911700188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333485"},{"teacherId":9333485,"projectId":9184898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our class with a writing table and light tracing trays! My TK students have been using these materials every single day. The writing table has become one of their favorite places to color, make little books, and practice writing and drawing. The light trays have been amazing for helping them trace letters, shapes, and even their own pictures. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work together to create a \"class book,\" about our favorite parts of the book. They loved tracing their cover designs on the light trays and then writing their names on the front at the writing table—they were so proud.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the kids were SO excited. Their faces lit up when they saw the glowing trays, and they couldn't wait to try them. Many of them immediately sat down and started tracing letters and drawing pictures. A few students who are usually hesitant to write were suddenly eager to join in because the light trays made it feel fun and magical.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are now taking the next steps in their writing and drawing skills. We're currently working on telling stories with pictures and beginning to label their drawings. The writing table and tracing trays give them the confidence and tools to practice every day. Your generous donation didn't just bring new materials—it brought excitement, creativity, and so much growth to our classroom. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746786470003,"projectUrl":"project/making-books-in-tk/9184898/","projectTitle":"Making Books in TK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333485_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713911700188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333485"},{"teacherId":9333485,"projectId":9056412,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Thanks to your donations, our classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe floor cushions have been a wonderful addition to our read-aloud time. They create a cozy, inviting space where students can comfortably gather and fully engage in the stories we share together. These special moments are now even more cherished, thanks to you.\r\n\r\nThe ABC soup materials have been a huge hit with our early learners! These hands-on tools have made letter recognition and learning beginning sounds both fun and effective. Watching students light up as they discover letters and match them to sounds has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour contribution of butcher paper has allowed our young artists to express themselves in big, bold ways. From collaborative murals to imaginative paintings, the children have explored visual arts freely and enthusiastically — all while developing fine motor skills and a love for creative expression.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, we are so grateful for all the wonderful books you've helped provide. These stories have become windows into new worlds and mirrors of our own experiences. The students not only read them — they act them out, talk about them, and grow through them. Your support helps us explore the rich world of storytelling while learning key concepts of print and narrative structure.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a more joyful, engaging, and enriching place to learn and grow. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1739366802866,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-in-tk/9056412/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play in Tk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333485_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713911700188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333485"},{"teacherId":9333485,"projectId":8772980,"letterContent":"My students and I have been enjoying the new resources in a variety of ways that are really enhancing our daily routines. The seating pads have become a favorite during story time in our classroom library—they love settling in comfortably with a book. During center time, the stools at the teacher table are getting lots of use as well. These simple additions have made a big difference in creating a more engaging and student-friendly learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up with surprise and excitement, and they couldn't wait to start using the new seating options during learning time. It was a heartwarming moment to see how something so thoughtful could bring so much joy and motivation to the classroom. Moving forward, our focus is on helping students feel even more comfortable and at ease in their learning space. Creating a classroom where they feel supported and relaxed is a key part of helping them thrive academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1731940383482,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/8772980/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333485_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713911700188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333485"},{"teacherId":9333485,"projectId":8970192,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the resources for our classroom. We are really enjoying all of the, \"Old Lady\" books. These books are very helpful to understand sequencing. My students love the puppet that brings the book to life! They are able to interact with the literature and bring better understanding to the sequence to the story.\r\n\r\nWe love the writing pads; they are very useful to help with writing skills and understanding print. We laminate a lot of things in the classroom to help preserve things like our name cards that help us keep track of what center we are in and things for the dramatic play area as well.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation to our classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1733246836165,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/8970192/","projectTitle":"For the LOVE of READING","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333485_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713911700188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333485"},{"teacherId":9278841,"projectId":8987679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! My students and myself are so thankful for the books that were donated. My student's favorite part of the day is read alouds. They love making predictions and making personal connections to stories. Every day we read as a whole group and having a variety of different books opens new windows for my students to be creative and make connections. The books that were donated also aligns with our weekly themes. One of the stories that were donated was \"There was an old lady who swallowed\" book collection which is my student's favorite books.","fullyFundedDate":1734099418281,"projectUrl":"project/winter-books/8987679/","projectTitle":"Winter books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Son","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278841_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715220353370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278841"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40458","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":502,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.2,"schoolId":40458,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Palo Verde Union Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Palo Verde Union Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/palo-verde-union-elementary-school-district/palo-verde-union-elementary-school/40458"}