{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sequoia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":10639182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies! These materials will make a meaningful difference in our first-grade classroom. The binders will help us keep students' work organized, the pencils and dry-erase markers will be used daily during our writing and math activities, and the number line boards will give students hands-on opportunities to practice counting, number recognition, and building their math skills.\r\nHaving these supplies readily available allows us to create more engaging, interactive learning experiences and ensures our students have the tools they need to participate and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1793194882348,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-more-supplies/10639182/","projectTitle":"Supplies and More Supplies!","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":10701494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! I was able to refill our classroom printer and get back to printing the materials my students need. The very first thing I printed was a bright yellow math mat that allowed students to use the part-part-whole model to write and understand their fact families. I'm so excited to share that 100% of my students mastered fact families this week! It's amazing to see how having the right materials can make such a difference in student learning. Thank you for making these classroom experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1793194885451,"projectUrl":"project/got-ink/10701494/","projectTitle":"Got 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":3511636,"projectId":10639078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for thinking of our classroom! Our students have really enjoyed all of the snacks. They look forward to snack time each day and get so excited when they see what treats are available. Having snacks in our classroom gives students something to look forward to and helps make their school day a little more special. The popcorn machine will also be put to great use! We plan to use it for special celebrations, classroom rewards, and other exciting classroom activities. I know the students will be thrilled to have fresh popcorn as an extra special treat!","fullyFundedDate":1793194979746,"projectUrl":"project/popcorn-and-more/10639078/","projectTitle":"Popcorn and More!","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":10337112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for purchasing the phonics activities for our classroom! We have already integrated these wonderful resources into our daily center time, and the impact on our students' learning has been immediate and inspiring.\r\n\r\nCurrently, one group of students is working with the silent \"e\" activity, and they are already showing mastery of the concept! Another group is using the materials for CVC word mapping, which has given them hands-on confidence as they break down sounds and build foundational reading skills.\r\n\r\nNormally, skills like vowel teams are reserved for second grade, but thanks to your generosity, we are able to introduce and review them now. This extra head start ensures our students will be fully confident and ready for second grade reading expectations. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1792423239655,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read/10337112/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read!","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":7497818,"projectId":10362362,"letterContent":"The resources have helped create an engaging, organized, and student-centered learning environment. My scholars were very excited to use the materials and have become more independent in managing their learning materials and completing hands-on activities. The resources support a variety of learning styles and encourage scholars to participate, collaborate, and take ownership of their work. \r\n\r\nMany of the materials are used during whole group and small group instruction to make learning more interactive. The binders provide each scholar with a designated place for homework, skills practice, and important papers, which makes it easier for them to keep their work organized and accessible. The white poster boards provide opportunities for collaborative group projects and are used to display important content and student learning. The glue sticks are used in sorting activities and other hands-on assignments that allow students to demonstrate their understanding in creative ways. Overall, these resources have added structure and make daily learning more engaging.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue incorporating the materials into our current lessons and upcoming projects. My scholars will have additional opportunities to work collaboratively, practice academic skills, and display their learning. I will also continue finding meaningful ways to use these materials to support their academic growth while encouraging active participation throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1788460342392,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-engaging-and-organized-first/10362362/","projectTitle":"Creating an Engaging and Organized First Grade Learning Environment","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":1052320,"projectId":10144355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with ten new Little People, BIG DREAMS books! I use these engaging biographies to teach informational text skills, including finding main ideas, identifying key details, and summarizing.\r\n\r\nMy students love this series and read the books almost faster than I can place them on the shelves! Your generosity has brought new voices, role models, and excitement to our classroom library. These books will greatly inspire curious readers for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778505042026,"projectUrl":"project/biography-books-beat-boring-books/10144355/","projectTitle":"Biography Books Beat Boring Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1052320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500849378389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-andreagonzalez"},{"teacherId":3511636,"projectId":10281492,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. We were in need of new writing journals. These came right on time! We have been able to use them during our language development class and during our writing time. We also received the Bob books that our students have been able to take home and practice reading at home. The book that had students tracing the alphabet has been great help too. They are already showing improvements in their alphabet knowledge and penmanship. The organizers have been labeled and used to organize our reading and writing activities. Thank you once again for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1788460341925,"projectUrl":"project/essential-play/10281492/","projectTitle":"Essential Play","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":10212322,"letterContent":"These centers have completely transformed our center time block, turning everyday skill practice into one of the most vibrant and engaging parts of our school day. Introducing these hands-on learning games has ignited a fresh wave of enthusiasm across the classroom. Students actively look forward to pulling out the materials, eagerly diving into each challenge with an energy that makes the room buzz. The beauty of these activities lies in their subtle design: because the games are so inherently fun and interactive, students become entirely immersed in play and don't even realize how much rigorous foundational work they are accomplishing.","fullyFundedDate":1781318386084,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-reading-with-fun-centers/10212322/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Reading with Fun Centers!","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":10212390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have essential supplies that help them stay organized, engaged, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe storage boxes are helping students keep their work safe and organized, while building responsibility and independence. The sheet protectors allow students to reuse practice work, giving them more opportunities to learn and grow without wasting paper. Our glue sticks support hands on learning in reading, writing, math, and science activities, making lessons more interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe marker holders have improved our daily whiteboard routines by keeping materials easy to access and our instruction running smoothly. The birthday bracelets have also added joy to our classroom community by helping us celebrate students and build a positive classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1778227194796,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10212390/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","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":10212459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase valuable hands-on learning materials including magnetic fruit fractions, mesh zipper pouches, glue sticks, a USA map puzzle, and classroom reward items.\r\n\r\nThese resources will be used daily during small group instruction and center rotations. Students will use the magnetic fractions to build a strong understanding of parts and wholes through hands-on math learning. The USA map puzzle will support early geography skills, problem solving, and collaboration as students work together to complete the map. The zipper pouches will help students stay organized and independent by keeping their learning materials neat and accessible. The glue sticks will be used across writing, science, and art activities to support creativity and fine motor development. The reward items will help reinforce positive behavior, effort, and engagement in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778246018921,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-bars-and-more/10212459/","projectTitle":"Fraction Bars and More!","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":10108678,"projectId":9528467,"letterContent":"The amount of support received this last year was incredible. I am forever grateful for all your love and support. I never thought I would have this much support and donations to get me through this first year. It really made an impact, it helped me so much as a first year teacher. I was able to provide engaging lessons with my students and I was able to create a great 5th grade year for my students. Everything that was received was used by my students and my future students will continue to enjoy. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1763474732005,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-5th-grade-teacher/9528467/","projectTitle":"First Year 5th Grade Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10108678"},{"teacherId":10073855,"projectId":10209082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide hands-on learning materials for my students. The students were very excited when they first saw the new toys and learning tools. They immediately wanted to explore, build, count, and create together. Your generosity has helped make learning more fun, engaging, and meaningful for our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students are using the mini butterfly erasers as counters during math activities and counting collections. They enjoy sorting, counting, and making groups while practicing number recognition and one-to-one correspondence. The LEGO DUPLO blocks and stacking toys have quickly become some of their favorite classroom activities. Students love working together to build towers, houses, and creative designs while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe alphabet stampers have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom. Students use them with playdough to practice recognizing and forming uppercase letters in a fun and hands-on way. These activities help strengthen early literacy skills while keeping students engaged through play-based learning. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on my students and classroom. 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