{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sequoia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9919122,"letterContent":"The Mr. Sketch scented washable markers have added a new level of excitement to writing and art activities. Students love choosing colors to match their ideas, and the variety encourages creativity while improving fine motor control. The engaging scents motivate students to stay focused and complete their work with care. These markers have helped many students feel more confident sharing their thoughts through drawings and written responses.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles have become a favorite tool during our STEM centers. Students collaborate to build structures, experiment with balance, and explore shapes in three dimensions. As they work together, they practice communication, problem solving, and perseverance. I have seen students learn from mistakes, adjust their designs, and celebrate their successes. These activities support early math and engineering concepts while strengthening teamwork and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters kit has been a valuable addition to our literacy instruction. Students use the letters to build words, practice phonics, and explore spelling patterns. Manipulating letters allows students to actively engage with reading and writing concepts instead of only working on paper. This is especially beneficial for students who need hands on support as they develop early reading skills. The letter board encourages participation and makes learning language more interactive and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1766439700598,"projectUrl":"project/stem-thinkers/9919122/","projectTitle":"STEM Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9950190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first grade classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning and excitement for school.\r\n\r\nThe Brother black ink cartridge and Epson EcoTank color ink allow me to print clear, colorful learning materials every day. 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These activities support early engineering skills while also building confidence and teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1766439701186,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printing-strong/9950190/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9935603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my first grade students now benefit from high quality printed materials that support their learning across all subject areas. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in how instruction is delivered and how students engage with lessons each day.\r\n\r\nThe Brother LC406 color ink cartridges and Epson EcoTank black ink allow me to provide clear, vibrant, and consistent learning materials for my students. With reliable access to ink, I am able to print reading passages, math activities, writing organizers, assessments, and visual supports without interruption. The color ink is especially impactful for young learners, as it helps highlight key information, support visual learners, and make lessons more engaging and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1766439699065,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-ink/9935603/","projectTitle":"Ink Ink Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"},{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":9972649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. When my TK students first saw the materials, they were very excited. They were eager to explore the books, toys, and pretend play items, and immediately began asking questions and sharing ideas. Seeing their joy and engagement reminded me how powerful hands-on learning can be for young children.\r\n\r\nWe used the mini horse erasers to learn about the Year of the Horse and to talk about zodiac animals. Students wrote and drew simple letters and pictures to place inside red envelopes, practicing fine motor skills and early writing. In the dramatic play area, students used pretend Chinese food to learn about different foods, family meals, and how chopsticks are used. They also explored the people figures to talk about families, similarities, and differences, helping build respect and understanding of other cultures. During read-alouds, students listened closely, learned new vocabulary, and talked about Lunar New Year traditions and celebrations.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue learning by creating Lunar New Year art projects, retelling stories through play, and practicing new words during small group activities. These resources will continue to support language development, cultural awareness, and social learning throughout the year. Thank you for giving my students such meaningful and joyful learning experiences. We are very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766834722430,"projectUrl":"project/lets-explore-lunar-new-year-in-our-cla/9972649/","projectTitle":"Let’s Explore: Lunar New Year in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752548867466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classguzman"},{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":9969684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and for providing these wonderful materials for my classroom. When my students first saw the new supplies, they were very happy and eager to use them. The cubby bins have helped keep our classroom organized and have given students a sense of responsibility as they learn to care for and return materials on their own. This has helped create a calm and organized learning environment where students feel comfortable and confident.\r\n\r\nThe STEM magnetic tiles have had a big impact on my students' learning. They use the tiles daily to build different things such as houses, buildings, and towers. While building, students practice naming shapes, comparing small and big structures, and working together with classmates. These hands-on activities support problem-solving, creativity, and early math skills. It has been wonderful to see my students share their creations and explain what they built.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers are used every day during our writing lessons. Students practice writing their first and last names, alphabet letters, and numbers, which helps strengthen their early writing and fine motor skills. The laminating pouches allow me to create reusable learning materials that students can practice with again and again. Next, we will continue to use these materials during literacy, math, and STEM centers to help students grow academically and socially. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making learning engaging for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766439700490,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-classroom/9969684/","projectTitle":"First-Year Teacher Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752548867466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classguzman"},{"teacherId":10355454,"projectId":9907417,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive their magnetic tiles, new sensory bubblers, and the markers. First, the students were so excited to see the magnetic tiles after I put them in the baskets we ordered for them. They were able to play with them at first since they were accessible and were comfortable with how they fit together before moving onto the actual assignments we had planned. As for the sensory bubblers these were used during an assembly. My students require fidgets to sit through long assemblies and these four were instantly a hit. In fact, they served another purpose than I originally planned and promoted sharing. My aides would rotate the new beloved sensory toys during the course of the assembly to not only make it fair but promote sharing.\r\nAs for how we have utilized the magnetic tiles academically was in various ways depending on the levels of my students. First, I have a student who sorted the tiles by color independently. Then, we reviewed/learned our shapes. The students thrived with the hands on tiles as we reviewed shapes and also their descriptions. We moved from show me a triangle to show me a shape with three sides quickly. In fact, we even moved to 3D shapes by making a pyramid and cube. The introduction to 2D shapes, 3D shapes, and also counting from these materials has been vital to my students growing success.","fullyFundedDate":1763610762316,"projectUrl":"project/introducing-stem/9907417/","projectTitle":"Introducing Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355454"},{"teacherId":7497818,"projectId":9475914,"letterContent":"When the scholars first saw the materials they were excited, curious, and eager to use them. We have been using flashcards, the Rekenrek tools, division tower game, multiplication tower game , and graph paper during math centers. The scholars work in partners or in a group to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fluency. These hands-on activities make learning fun and engaging. The scholars are becoming more confident and accurate with their math facts as they practice. As a result, students are better able to apply their fluency skills when solving problems during FIAB practice, which is helping them build confidence and readiness for the state test. \r\n\r\nThe next step for my scholars is to increase the level or rigor when they use these resources. I plan to incorporate multi-step word problems that involve real world experiences and opportunities for the students to explain their thinking. I will also continue to use FIAB data to intentionally group students and target specific skills during math centers to ensure growth in their problem-solving skills.","fullyFundedDate":1762265362590,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-math-confidence-through-play/9475914/","projectTitle":"Boosting Math Confidence Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7497818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752991532326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7497818"},{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":9939135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing these amazing materials for our classroom. This month, our class is learning about animals, and your donations have helped make our lessons fun, hands-on, and meaningful. My students are using the farm animal toys to learn the names of different farm animals, talk about where they live, and understand how animals are cared for. These materials have helped students stay engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThe STEM building toys have been especially exciting for my students. They are using the blocks to build barns, fences, and homes for the animals. While building, students are learning how to work together, share ideas, and solve problems. When they first saw the materials, they were so happy and eager to start building and playing while learning at the same time.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers and storage bins are used every day in our classroom. Students practice writing their first and last names, letters, and numbers, which helps them build confidence in their early writing skills. The bins help keep our classroom organized and allow students to independently take care of their materials. Because of you, my students are learning, growing, and having fun every day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom and helping make learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766439574148,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sparks-learning/9939135/","projectTitle":"STEM Sparks Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752548867466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classguzman"},{"teacherId":7497818,"projectId":9475756,"letterContent":"My scholars and I have already started using the new materials, and they have made such a big difference in our classroom. When the Legos, STEM Build-a-Bridge kit, Rekenrek tools, magnetic tiles, and building blocks arrived, my scholars were very excited and they couldn't wait to use them. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during math and STEM time. They have used the Legos during math centers to practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts. The Rekenrek tools have been used to practice skip counting, subtraction, and addition. During STEM time they have used the Legos, magnetic tiles, and building blocks to build 3D designs and collaborative projects. These hands-on-tools have helped my scholars stay engaged and work together.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to keep using these materials in small groups and during projects to continue to encourage creativity and practice higher-level skills. Overall, these resources have truly boosted our classroom learning and inspired the students to think creatively.","fullyFundedDate":1757553446165,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-on-empowering-creative/9475756/","projectTitle":"Hands-On, Minds-On: Empowering Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7497818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752991532326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7497818"},{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":9934516,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students have been able to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that support both academics and creativity. When the materials arrived, my students were thrilled and immediately eager to use them. In December, we used the colorful beads to create pattern bracelets while learning ABAB patterns. This fun activity helped strengthen their understanding of patterns while also building fine-motor skills. Seeing their excitement in their creations made the learning experience even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic dry-erase trays are now a daily part of our literacy routine. Students use them to practice letter formation and to build and write their names, which has boosted their confidence and engagement during literacy centers. The sheet protectors have allowed us to reuse worksheets as students trace numbers, letters, and names, giving them extra practice in a hands-on and stress-free way.\r\n\r\nDuring STEM time, students use the PicassoTiles to design robots and build creative structures, encouraging problem-solving, collaboration, and imagination. The everyday heroes figurines are often included in their buildings, helping students create stories and make real-world connections. These materials have transformed our classroom into an engaging learning environment where students are excited to explore, build, and grow. Thank you so much for helping make these experiences possible for my students. We appreciate you so much; you cannot imagine how thankful we are for all your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1764618326598,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-through-play/9934516/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752548867466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classguzman"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9720796,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. The arrival of the materials has brought a wave of excitement and new opportunities to our students. These diverse collection of materials is helping us reach critical learning goals. Your donation did more than provide supplies; it provided the tools for exploration, critical thinking, and organization that will benefit our students every single day. Thank your for investing in our classroom and the future success of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763474704225,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds/9720796/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez-Camargo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3511636_orig.jpg?crop=1042,1042,x870,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656021896656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmendezcamargo"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":9755762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project. We were thrilled to receive the new play-doh and puzzles thanks to your donation.. 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