{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Costano School of the Arts","outOfStateSupporters":18.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":10416859,"letterContent":"The students and I are enjoying using the science supplies you so generously purchased for us through funding this project. We have been able to use the hand lenses and the beakers and the graduated cylinders, to name a few, to perform science investigations during our unit of matter. We learned about how beakers and graduated cylinders measure volume in ml. \r\n\r\nIt is extremely nice and convenient to have all these materials at my finger tips whenever I need them. I can fully plan my investigations in advance knowing that I have exactly what I need. \r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for my students to be able to use these materials to investigate the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1786491672404,"projectUrl":"project/basic-science-supplies-for-the-science-c/10416859/","projectTitle":"Basic Science Supplies for the Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":10423816,"letterContent":"The students are having a good time \"adding flair\" to their projects. They are overjoyed at having plenty of markers to go around. No waiting for the pink marker seeing as there is a pink marker for each person at their team. Believe it or not having plenty of one color marker is a game changer when students are completing projects. I hate to admit it but, time, or the lack there of, plays a huge factor when planning these hands on projects that require materials such as colorful markers. Often, these impactful projects are thrown out simply because of the lack of materials that will slow the project down. \r\n\r\nBecause I have these markers, one huge box for each team with plenty of the pink, or the yellow, I have been able to incorporate more projects. These are the projects that stay with a student forever. \r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for me to have plenty of markers for the students to enjoy completing their projects with. You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1787453289387,"projectUrl":"project/fun-scented-markers-to-add-flair-to-proj/10423816/","projectTitle":"Fun Scented Markers to Add Flair to Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":10420328,"letterContent":"His name is Skeletor Einstein! He is part of our science class and the kids absolutely love him. We have dressed him in a lab coat, goggles, a cute science tie and Einstein's hair. He is part of our classroom family and the student's wouldn't have it any other way. \r\n\r\nRecently, I was able to show them his scapula when they learned how the Indigenous tribes used their own kind of \"science\" and engineering when the tribes of the Great Plains used the scapula of a bison to engineer a scraper that they then used to scrape all the flesh from the bison hide. When describing the scapula and showing them images of the scraper made of the bison scapula, they said, \"ok.\" But when I showed them Skeletor Einstein's scapula live in the present moment, they exclaimed, \"Ohhhh!!! I have one of those too!\" And they all reached back with their opposite hand in an attempt to touch their own scapula. They will never forget know what a scapula is.\r\n\r\nWhat a wonderful teaching tool. Thank you for making it so I have such a wonderful resource. I am forever grateful. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1785971231621,"projectUrl":"project/the-bones-of-science/10420328/","projectTitle":"The Bones of Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":10243163,"letterContent":"It's a simple white coat for most people but not for my 5th grade scientists! WOW! They absolutely love wearing their lab coats as they work on investigations. They are so proud of seeing themselves as scientists and acting like scientists. They ask, \"When is our next investigation?\" on the regular. They can't wait to don those coats. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing such joy to me and my students. There is no way I would've been able to purchase a coat for each of my three 5th grade cohorts. I am so grateful. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1778027359473,"projectUrl":"project/lab-coats-for-young-scientists/10243163/","projectTitle":"Lab Coats for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":10177594,"letterContent":"I love history. It is one of my passions. In class, I do my very best to get students hooked on history. One of those ways is that I recommend highly engaging books. The books that you have purchased have given my students the window into history that will hook them into wanting to learn even more! \r\n\r\nThe student are enjoying reading about the past. They ask me daily if they can check out another book. They are learning about the Dust Bowl, the Roaring Twenties, September 11, The Titanic, and many more topics they just can't get enough of. They are intrigued by how people in the past could've lived through, at times, sad and horrible events. \r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for me to provide such high quality, engaging books so they can look back in order to see forward.","fullyFundedDate":1777076907065,"projectUrl":"project/reading-history-look-back-so-you-can-se/10177594/","projectTitle":"Reading History, Look Back So You Can See Forward","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":10336109,"letterContent":"It gives me such joy to see my students reading these books you have purchased for our classroom library. They are going through them, one after the other. To see such joy, such love of reading, makes my heart swell, especially these days, the tech days, that are swallowing up the attention of our students in a scary way. \r\n\r\nThese books are allowing them to develop their own thoughts about what is going on in the pages of these books. I am truly grateful to be able to have the resources to engage and encourage a love of reading. I might not be teaching language arts this year, but who said that the love of reading is only held for that specific subject area? Though I teach science and history-social studies, engagement in reading in those content areas is even more necessary than in an ELA class because they are building content knowledge about the topics we are studying through books. \r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for me to have these engaging science graphic books available in my classroom library that are truly impacting my students for the better.","fullyFundedDate":1785254245981,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-science-in-kid-language/10336109/","projectTitle":"Speaking “Science” in Kid Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":10529735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a stationary bike to our classroom! It has been a wonderful addition and gives students the flexibility to move their bodies while still staying engaged in lessons. While some of our students are still a little too small for the larger bike, many students use the smaller under-desk bikes throughout the day. These have been especially helpful for students who benefit from extra movement and sensory breaks. Your donation has helped create a classroom where students can move, focus, and learn in ways that work best for them. Thank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787758877532,"projectUrl":"project/stationary-standing-desk-bike-for-my-wig/10529735/","projectTitle":"Stationary Standing Desk Bike for My Wiggly Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791931696869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":10322119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new year supplies! Classroom supplies are like candy—they disappear quickly! Pencils and erasers are essential tools that students use every day to succeed. Having these materials readily available helps my students stay organized and engaged in their work. Thanks to your generosity, each of my students received a set of fresh school supplies. Every student got new folders for each subject and a pencil pouch to keep their writing and coloring tools organized. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785254247936,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-organizing-our-new-classr/10322119/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Organizing Our New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791931696869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":10302697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with headphones! These headphones work wonderfully and are the perfect size for our growing 3rd graders. Students use them multiple times each week during computer learning, online reading practice, and other digital activities. Having their own headphones allows students to work independently without distractions while staying focused on their learning. Your donation is used regularly and has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1785254247273,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-success/10302697/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Success?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791931696869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":10277419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a Scholastic News subscription! This resource gives my students the opportunity to learn about current events happening around the world while building their background knowledge and expanding their exposure to new topics. Students also enjoy using the online platform to explore articles and topics independently.\r\n\r\nI also use Scholastic News during small-group instruction to strengthen important reading skills such as identifying the main idea, finding text evidence, and understanding new vocabulary. This subscription has been a valuable resource for making reading meaningful, engaging, and connected to the world around my students. Thank you for supporting their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1785254247690,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/10277419/","projectTitle":"Extra, Extra! Read All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791931696869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":10162012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students during state testing! Your generous donation provided snacks that helped students start their testing days with an apple pouch or cereal box waiting for them when they arrived to class. Having a small snack helped students feel welcomed, prepared, and ready to do their best.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate completing state testing, students also enjoyed a special treat—a noodle party! It was a fun way to celebrate their hard work and make the end of testing something to look forward to. Your generosity helped make a stressful time more positive and enjoyable for our students. Thank you for making state testing a little sweeter!","fullyFundedDate":1778109498646,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-state-testing/10162012/","projectTitle":"Fuel for State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791931696869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":10063344,"letterContent":"Being able to purchase supplemental materials and scaffolds from TPT has made it easier to meet my students' learning needs. I purchased vocabulary words for our CKLA focus wall, which gave students a visual reference for important unit vocabulary. I also purchased engaging supplemental packets that provided additional practice and reinforcement. 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