{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley of Enchantment Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":9437739,"letterContent":"Our new rainbow carpet has become an essential part of our TK classroom and is used daily during circle time. Students gather on the carpet for morning meetings, songs, stories, and whole-group lessons. The colorful sections help students identify their personal space, practice sitting safely, and learn classroom routines and expectations. The carpet has also supported social-emotional learning as students learn to sit together, listen to peers, take turns speaking, and engage respectfully in group discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the rainbow carpet, they were instantly drawn to it. Many commented on the bright colors and excitedly asked where they would get to sit. Some even proceeded to make \"carpet angels.\" The clear, inviting design helped ease transitions and created a sense of excitement and belonging during circle time. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1758824191638,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpet-ride/9437739/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpet Ride","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"},{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":9686130,"letterContent":"Our TK students have been actively using the new magnetic builders, magnifying glasses, and doll people across multiple learning areas in the classroom. The magnetic builders are being used to design and construct houses, bridges, and imaginative structures for the doll people, encouraging problem-solving, spatial awareness, and teamwork. Students collaborate to plan their builds, test stability, and revise their designs when something doesn't work, all while engaging in rich conversation with peers. The magnifying glasses have added a new layer of curiosity, as students closely observe classroom objects, natural materials, and details they might otherwise overlook.\r\n\r\nWhen students were first introduced to these materials, they were immediately captivated. They eagerly explored how the magnets worked, expressed amazement at how pieces connected, and excitedly used the magnifying glasses to examine textures, colors, and tiny details. The doll people quickly became characters in students' stories, inspiring imaginative play and social interaction.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, the next steps for students include integrating these materials into STEM and literacy lessons. Students will build structures with a specific purpose, such as homes or community spaces, and use the doll people to act out stories and real-life scenarios. We will also expand observation activities using magnifying glasses, tying them to science lessons about living and nonliving things, to foster curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757512504730,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-tks/9686130/","projectTitle":"Stem for TKs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"},{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":9483217,"letterContent":"Our TK classroom has been enthusiastically using the new ice cream toys in our dramatic play center, and it has quickly become one of the most popular areas in the room. Students are using the scoops and play ice cream to role-play running an ice cream shop: taking turns as the cashier, scooper, and customer. This center has sparked rich language development as students practice greeting one another, placing orders, using polite phrases, and describing flavors. We've also seen natural math connections as students count scoops, compare quantities, and sort ice cream by color and type.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was pure excitement. Eyes lit up, cheers erupted, and several students immediately began talking about their favorite ice cream flavors and trips to real ice cream shops. They were eager to explore the materials and carefully handled the scoops and ice cream pieces, showing pride and ownership right away.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, students now have an engaging foundation for deeper learning. Next steps include adding menus with numbers and pictures, play money for simple transactions, and opportunities for students to draw or write about their ice cream shop experiences. We will also connect this center to lessons on community helpers, sequencing, and cooperative play, helping students build social, academic, and real-world skills through joyful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762267680540,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream/9483217/","projectTitle":"We All Scream for Ice Cream","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"},{"teacherId":5312799,"projectId":9759546,"letterContent":"My kiddos and i thank you so much for this amazing project. My hope and goal was that the flexibility and sensory input that flexible seating offers would help my kiddos during circle time and work based centers, and it worked . My kiddos love the ability to choose and move from seat to seat . \r\nThe second goal was to build communication and social skills . Again, successful! Using picture icons and communication strips my kiddos need to communicate, share, wait and take turns . This projected had been all I hoped for and more . Thank you so much, I can't wait to grow our seating selection.","fullyFundedDate":1758824191072,"projectUrl":"project/have-a-seat/9759546/","projectTitle":"Have a Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312799_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673916437249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312799"},{"teacherId":9152729,"projectId":9398228,"letterContent":"Thank you for making art possible in my classroom. One of the projects we completed was a four-letter inspirational word piece. This SEL-related art project invited students to choose a four-letter word they live by. Many students chose HAWK, our school mascot, which stands for Honest, Accountable, Wise, Kind, and Safe. Students used watercolor paper, watercolors, and black crayons to bring their words to life.\r\n\r\nWe also completed a separate snowflake art project using acrylic paint and paint palettes. The paper plates came in handy for keeping student materials labeled and safe while drying.\r\nWe thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757515196539,"projectUrl":"project/art-projects/9398228/","projectTitle":"Art Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9152729"},{"teacherId":5312799,"projectId":9682583,"letterContent":"My class is full of creative little builders . They love to create buildings, and especially dinosaurs ! They love to use the Legos to create homes and dinosaurs . They also love to create long tubes and rakes with the tube builders . These two are a part of our daily Star choices . \r\nI bring out a new STEM activity daily as part of our daily routine . They love to see what new activity comes out . We have been building bridges and towers with our Three Billy Goats Gruff set . The kids love the velcro blocks and large figurines . \r\nThe next step is to build social skills , practice teamwork activities and use our creations as writing prompts.","fullyFundedDate":1757515196113,"projectUrl":"project/enthusiastic-engineers/9682583/","projectTitle":"Enthusiastic Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312799_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673916437249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312799"},{"teacherId":5312799,"projectId":9441231,"letterContent":"This project has been amazing !!! We are using the light tables and translucent materials more often than i thought . I incorporate them weekly . We use the letter cards and letters for letter of the week . We use the sand to practice letter and number writing . I have also been able to include theme units such as gingerbread man , tree or turkey templates with the translucent shapes and clear sorting trays for categorizing . \r\nMy students love light table day , and enjoy working with the lights off. The tables offer choices and Independence, encouraging communication skills and shared learning experiences . I hope to get a larger light table to leave out daily . As well as more translucent materials to explore in other subject area. Thank you so much !","fullyFundedDate":1756674373582,"projectUrl":"project/illuminated-learning/9441231/","projectTitle":"Illuminated Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312799_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673916437249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312799"},{"teacherId":4545425,"projectId":9614917,"letterContent":"These supplies have allowed the students a break from the boring schoolwork that they have to endure daily. \r\n\r\nDuring rainy and snowy days they have used these items to make imaginative house and castles as well as using puzzles and cars to transport imaginary people to these houses. \r\n\r\nI love the excitement they have when we bring out the materials during these days and seeing them work cooperatively and with critical thinking skills as well. \r\n\r\nI thank you so much for your continued support of our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757563563021,"projectUrl":"project/snow-day-stem/9614917/","projectTitle":"Snow Day STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cairns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4545425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522365764896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cairnsvoe"},{"teacherId":4970105,"projectId":9496515,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions that brought our classroom a brand new colorful rug! The students were so excited this morning. Many of them rubbed their fingers and hands on it! One of my students \"wrote\" his letters on it using his finger while we sang the alphabet song! All of them agreed that we need to try our best to keep it clean- suggesting that we always stomp our feet before we enter the classroom. \r\n This new rug has already brought joy to the classroom and I look forward to the many stories, songs, conversations, and collaborations that will happen in the days to come. What a blessing to be able to gather on a clean rug and continue our learning adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1758824190648,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-clean-carpet/9496515/","projectTitle":"Colorful Clean Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537706718508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970105"},{"teacherId":8495055,"projectId":9147655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donation has already made a tangible impact on my students. With the TPT gift cards, we've been able to purchase essential supplemental reading materials that are making a real difference in the classroom. These resources are being put to immediate use, helping students who require extra support stay engaged and make meaningful progress.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students now have the tools they need to thrive academically, emotionally, and physically. They are already benefiting from the materials that help them regulate, learn, and grow in all aspects of their education. Your support is truly helping to shape their learning journey in ways that will have lasting effects.","fullyFundedDate":1742936625767,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-regulate-and-thrive/9147655/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn, Regulate, and Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8495055_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702157149777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstaylorsrsproom"},{"teacherId":4970105,"projectId":9395101,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity that brought several new painting tools into our classroom! My students have used the paint tray to create Chicka Chicka Boom Boom trees, and we added glitter to their disco ball hats when we learned about letter D! \r\n My students love to create, and absolutely loved the glitter on their disco ball hats! It was easy for me to help them add this special touch and make this project memorable! D is for disco ball!\r\n I appreciate your contributions to this project as it will allow us to create masterpieces all year! It is my goal to due process art at least once a month with my students and all of these materials will help us meet that goal. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1749131986429,"projectUrl":"project/paint-perfection/9395101/","projectTitle":"Paint Perfection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4970105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537706718508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970105"},{"teacherId":3876606,"projectId":5537248,"letterContent":"When our new human body X-rays and light letter tracers arrived, my TK students could hardly wait to explore them. We began by placing the X-rays on the light table, and the children eagerly worked together to match bones to different parts of the body. This hands-on project gave them a real sense of discovery, sparking thoughtful questions like, \"Is that my arm bone?\" and \"Do we all have the same bones?\" Meanwhile, the light letter tracers quickly became a favorite literacy tool. Students trace letters over and over, their faces glowing with excitement as they watch letters light up beneath their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThe first reactions were priceless—eyes wide, smiles big, and lots of gasps of wonder. One student shouted, \"It looks like magic!\" while another said, \"I want to write my name again!\" These joyful responses showed just how engaging and meaningful these resources are for young learners.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will build on this excitement. Students will continue exploring body systems by comparing their own bodies to the X-rays, and we will integrate letter tracing into small-group literacy practice. These resources are helping my TK students make connections between science, literacy, and their own lives, and I am so grateful to you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1620132935556,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light-part-3/5537248/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light: Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3876606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473771425798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3876606"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35086","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":535,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":47,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"26.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.1,"schoolId":35086,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Valley of Enchantment Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Valley of Enchantment Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/rim-of-the-world-unified-school-district/valley-of-enchantment-elementary-school/35086"}