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With every page they turn, our students develop their reading skills, improve vocabulary, and build a love for learning that will last a lifetime. Your contribution is helping us cultivate lifelong readers and critical thinkers.\r\n\r\nThe ability to offer a diverse selection of books is essential in encouraging curiosity and self-discovery in our students. 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They're helping our young learners build confidence in letter recognition, spelling, and phonics. The dictionary is also a valuable addition—encouraging curiosity, expanding vocabulary, and supporting independent learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have helped create a richer learning environment, and we're so grateful for your belief in our mission. 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I'm looking forward to using the watercolors again for an upcoming Earth Day activity.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate you and the difference you're making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1736172973460,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-successful-kind/8765494/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Successful Kindergarten Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9672464"},{"teacherId":9754736,"projectId":8987163,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students will have the chance to experience the magic of E.B. White's words and discover a world of imagination, compassion, and important life lessons. This contribution will make a lasting impact, not only in enhancing their reading experience but also in fostering a love for literature that will stay with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to supporting our students' education. Your kindness helps us to continue creating meaningful learning experiences for all.","fullyFundedDate":1733870990512,"projectUrl":"project/a-web-of-support/8987163/","projectTitle":"A Web of Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754736_orig.jpg?crop=1248,1248,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758805931496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754736"},{"teacherId":9754736,"projectId":8972206,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in providing art supplies and flexible seating for our classroom. These resources have made a significant impact on my students' learning experience. The art supplies have sparked creativity and allowed students to express themselves in new and meaningful ways, while the flexible seating options have given them the freedom to learn in a way that suits their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom has become a more engaging, dynamic space where students feel empowered and inspired to do their best. 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They now have access to characters and narratives that reflect their own experiences, as well as ones that allow them to see the world from different points of view. This is helping them develop empathy, understanding, and critical thinking skills—qualities that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution not only enhances their reading experience but also fosters an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and heard. The joy and excitement in their eyes when they read these books is a testament to how much this means to them.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. You are truly making a difference in their lives, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1732628612856,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-enriching-our-clas/8796829/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Enriching Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754736_orig.jpg?crop=1248,1248,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758805931496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754736"},{"teacherId":9754736,"projectId":8795117,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support made it possible for my students to explore and engage with the environments and cultures of Native American communities through the creation of detailed dioramas.\r\n\r\n Thanks to your contribution, each student had the opportunity to design and build a unique representation of Native American life, learning about everything from the landscapes they lived in to the traditions and daily experiences they encountered. This hands-on project not only deepened their understanding of history but also sparked their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills as they worked together to bring their visions to life.\r\n\r\n The impact of your donation goes beyond just the materials. It's given my students the chance to see history in a new way, connect with different cultures, and express their ideas through art and design. The pride they took in their projects was evident, and it has sparked meaningful discussions and a lasting curiosity about the world around them.\r\n\r\n On behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your generosity. Your support has truly made a difference in their educational experience, and we are all incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWarmest regards,\r\nMrs. Yanez\r\n3rd grade teacher","fullyFundedDate":1732652424024,"projectUrl":"project/providing-students-with-meaningful-inte/8795117/","projectTitle":"Providing Students With Meaningful, Interactive Exploration.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754736_orig.jpg?crop=1248,1248,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758805931496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754736"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35288","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":345,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":49.1,"schoolId":35288,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monterey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monterey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-bernardino-city-unified-school-district/monterey-elementary-school/35288"}