{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Christa McAuliffe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8522094,"projectId":9126769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our special education classroom! These wonderful sensory materials have helped create a more engaging, hands-on, and supportive learning environment for my students. We have been using the sensory sand, dough, alphabet and number stampers, and sensory shells to practice letter recognition, counting, fine motor skills, and sensory exploration in fun and interactive ways.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to explore the new materials! They especially enjoy the hands-on activities that allow them to learn through touch, play, and creativity. The sensory butterfly and noise-reduction headphones have also provided additional support for students who benefit from sensory breaks and a calmer learning environment. The washable paints have given students more opportunities to express their creativity while practicing important skills.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these materials into our daily learning centers, sensory activities, and individualized lessons to help students build confidence, independence, and essential academic skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by providing resources that meet my students' unique learning needs. Thank you for helping make learning accessible, enjoyable, and exciting for all my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746786206214,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-for-special-education/9126769/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning for Special Education Students with Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8522094_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694981985363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8522094"},{"teacherId":8522094,"projectId":9126736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My students have been having so much fun using the Do-a-Dot Art Markers and Doodle Dabbers! These materials have made our learning activities more exciting, interactive, and enjoyable. We have been using them for letter and number recognition, counting activities, art projects, and fine motor practice.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the colorful markers and loved being able to create their own artwork while learning. These markers have been especially helpful for students who struggle with holding traditional writing tools, allowing them to participate in activities with greater independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials during our daily lessons, learning centers, and creative activities to help students develop their academic and fine motor skills. Thank you for helping make learning fun and accessible for all my students. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785637412,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expression-for-special-educatio/9126736/","projectTitle":"Creative Expression for Special Education Students with Doodle Dabbers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8522094_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694981985363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8522094"},{"teacherId":601435,"projectId":8226650,"letterContent":"My students have loved the opportunity to use the light table and the manipulative to support their learning. They love sharing their patters and designs with each other and the adults in the classroom.\r\nWe often have a waiting list of students wanting their chance to go to the light table. It's a class favorite for sure. Because of their curiosity the students have found materials to use with it we adults don't think of or plan, the clear plastic sorting bowls from another activity.\r\nThank you to Chevron for their generous donation to me and my students. Community support for schools is so appreciated now when budgets have become so tight.","fullyFundedDate":1708470392650,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-learning/8226650/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bateman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp601435_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597461367549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bateman-tk"},{"teacherId":8522094,"projectId":9938876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our special education classroom! My students have been enjoying the new magnetic write-and-wipe boards and ten-frame boards. These materials have made our daily lessons more interactive, engaging, and hands-on. We have been using them during our small-group lessons and learning centers to practice letter formation, number recognition, counting, and basic math skills.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new boards and especially enjoyed being able to write, erase, and try again. The boards allow students to practice important skills at their own pace while building confidence and independence. The magnetic ten-frame boards have been especially helpful in allowing students to visually understand numbers, practice counting, and explore simple addition and subtraction.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these materials into our daily reading, writing, and math activities to strengthen students' academic and fine motor skills. These resources also allow us to adapt activities to meet each student's individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping provide my students with fun and accessible learning tools that encourage participation, independence, and a love for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1764707173047,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-write-wipe-boards-for-spec/9938876/","projectTitle":"Interactive Write & Wipe Boards for Special Education Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8522094_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694981985363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8522094"},{"teacherId":8522094,"projectId":9126712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My students have been enjoying the colorful cardstock and Astrobrights paper. These materials have helped make our learning activities more fun, engaging, and visually appealing. We have been using them to create hands-on learning activities, visual supports, and classroom projects that help students practice their academic and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nMy students love seeing the bright colors and using them during our daily activities. The colorful materials help capture their attention and make learning more exciting. We will continue using these resources to create interactive lessons, crafts, and individualized learning materials that support each student's unique needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a wonderful difference in our special education classroom. Thank you for helping us create a fun and welcoming learning environment where all students can learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1746785606436,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-special-education-students-with/9126712/","projectTitle":"Engaging Special Education Students With Vibrant Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8522094_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694981985363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8522094"},{"teacherId":9605637,"projectId":9824755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our special education classroom with your generous donation towards sensory materials! The trampolines have quickly become a favorite movement break tool, helping students regulate their bodies so they can return to learning ready and focused. Your generosity created an immediate impact.\r\n\r\nWe are using the Squeezy Tweezers to strengthen fine motor skills, which directly supports cutting skills and overall hand development. Students love using them during structured activities and centers, and they don't even realize how much they are strengthening their hands while they play and explore. The sensory path, sensory tiles, and rolling pins have also become an important part of our routine. These tools help students calm their bodies, increase focus, and feel more regulated throughout the day. Instead of struggling through transitions, students now look forward to sensory opportunities that prepare them for success.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest transformations in our classroom has been the ball seats. Students who previously had difficulty sitting during instructional time are now seated, engaged, and participating in lessons. This has truly changed the way we access learning. The light covers for our fluorescent lighting have also made a tremendous difference by creating a calmer environment for students. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue integrating these tools into academic lessons, small group instruction, and for sensory regulation so that every student can access learning in a way that meets their needs. Your support has not just added materials to our room, they have created opportunity, access, and confidence for my students. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1763474793375,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-to-spark-student-focus/9824755/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports to Spark Student Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605637"},{"teacherId":10327493,"projectId":9853856,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Strong Girls Strong Future: Building Through Volleyball.\" Because of your kindness, our students now have access to high-quality equipment that has fundamentally changed our athletic program. \r\nHow Your Gift Was Used\r\nWith your funding, we were able to purchase the No Sting volleyballs, a training net and the Hit and Serve trainers These materials allowed us to move from a limited, rotational practice to a high-engagement environment where every girl had a ball in her hands. For many of our students, this was their first time using professional-grade equipment, which immediately boosted their confidence and sense of belonging in the sport. \r\n\r\nThe Impact on Our Students\r\nThe impact of this project reaches far beyond the volleyball court. In just a few months, I have seen a remarkable shift in my students' teamwork and resilience. \r\n\r\nConfidence: One of my students, who was initially hesitant to join, now leads our team huddles.\r\nSkill Development: With enough volleyballs for everyone, our passing and serving drills have become significantly more effective, allowing the girls to see tangible progress in their athletic abilities.\r\n\r\nLeadership: These young women are learning that \"strong\" is not just about physical power, but about supporting teammates after a missed play. \r\nThank You for Believing in Them\r\nYour contribution has shown my students that their community values their health, their growth, and their future. You didn't just provide gear; you provided a platform for these girls to realize their potential as athletes and leaders. \r\nThank you for being a part of our team!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n McAuliffe Volleyball Team 25/26","fullyFundedDate":1763474714810,"projectUrl":"project/strong-girls-strong-futures-building-t/9853856/","projectTitle":"Strong Girls, Strong Futures: Building Through Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327493"},{"teacherId":503207,"projectId":9712900,"letterContent":"The new color printer and Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift cards have made a meaningful difference in my special education classroom. These resources allow me to create high-quality adapted books, visual icons, and individualized behavior charts that directly support the unique learning needs of my students with disabilities. Having immediate access to these materials has increased consistency, structure, and engagement throughout our daily routines.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing materials made just for them. The bright, colorful visuals capture their attention and help make learning more accessible and motivating. Students are more eager to participate when they recognize familiar icons, characters, and visuals that support communication, behavior expectations, and academic tasks. The adapted books, in particular, have increased student confidence and independence during reading and small-group instruction.\r\n\r\nBecause of these supplies, I am able to better differentiate instruction, respond quickly to student needs, and reinforce skills across multiple settings. The color printer and TPT resources have allowed me to create meaningful, hands-on learning tools that promote understanding, positive behavior, and student success. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to provide these supports, which continue to have a lasting impact on my students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1763474824618,"projectUrl":"project/from-icons-to-independence/9712900/","projectTitle":"From Icons to Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/503207"},{"teacherId":503207,"projectId":9730258,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely surprised and excited to receive the new toys. When the boxes arrived, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy as they explored the snap-n-twist building toys, magnetic blocks, Toss Across game, and pipe building toys. Many students were eager to try them right away, showing enthusiasm and engagement that carried throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese toys are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom. Students are using them to strengthen fine motor skills, problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and cooperative play. Activities like building with magnetic blocks or connecting pipes encourage creativity and persistence, while games like Toss Across help students practice turn-taking, focus, and social interaction in a fun, supportive way.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for these materials and the opportunities they provide. The excitement and confidence our students show while using these toys is truly rewarding, and they have quickly become a valued part of our daily learning routines. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more engaging and joyful place for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763474753438,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-play/9730258/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/503207"},{"teacherId":3741926,"projectId":7979730,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 5th graders were able to head into the cold months feeling warm, cared for, and seen. The scarves, mittens, fuzzy socks, and hot chocolate made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe winter gear also supported our SEL lessons on empathy; students expressed gratitude not only for their own items, but for the idea that someone they've never met cared enough to help.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using these resources as we begin our \"Caring Community\" project, where students reflect on acts of kindness and brainstorm ways they can pay it forward. Your support strengthened the foundation of that work more than you know.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students comfort, confidence, and a reminder that they matter. Your kindness truly warmed our classroom in every way.","fullyFundedDate":1699495259865,"projectUrl":"project/warm-for-the-holidays/7979730/","projectTitle":"Warm for the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3741926_orig.jpg?crop=899,900,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572993562562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbalink"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55694","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":499,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"21.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.4,"schoolId":55694,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Christa McAuliffe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Christa McAuliffe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/panama-buena-vista-union-school-district/christa-mcauliffe-elementary-school/55694"}