{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cleveland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10498151,"projectId":10268159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our 5th-grade classroom! The arrival of our new Apple computer, Ozobot robot, and color-code markers has completely transformed how my students see computer science.\r\nComing from a low-income community, many of my students do not have reliable access to high-quality technology at home. Your generosity changed that. They were absolutely thrilled to unbox the Ozobot and use the markers to draw paths, learning that specific color patterns create actual commands.\r\nYesterday, two students (Alayshia and Emilio) used the new Apple computer to research coding logic while testing their physical code on the desk with the Ozobot. One student, who normally feels intimidated by math and science, watched her robot spin in a circle based on a code she drew herself. She looked up at me with a huge smile and said, \"I'm a real coder now!\"\r\nYou did not just fund supplies; you opened a door to future tech careers for children who needed this opportunity the most. Thank you for your incredible kindness.\r\nWith deep gratitude,\r\nSamuel Amaya \r\n5th Grade Spanish Bilingual Teacher \r\nCleveland Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1778265143235,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-computer-science-to-my-5th-grad/10268159/","projectTitle":"Bringing Computer Science to My 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10498151"},{"teacherId":573014,"projectId":10201512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project of 2 wireless portable Bose speakers for my P.E. classroom. We just started the school year with a bang. Now, all of my classes are booming with energizing music. My kids are moving around with endless energy and they look forward to physical education. They enjoy the music so much they are learning about some oldies and requesting them whenever we have physical education. \r\nYour generosity is deeply appreciated. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778002409930,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-music-keeps-us-moving/10201512/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Music Keeps Us Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp573014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542611442290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tommyluk"},{"teacherId":10332542,"projectId":10267754,"letterContent":"A second grade classroom is a loud place. Pencils tapping, chairs scraping, partners talking through their math, and the general hum of a room full of seven and eight year olds doing the work of learning. Most of us reach for headphones at home when we need to concentrate, and that is exactly what these are doing for my students, just at a much smaller scale and with much higher stakes. When a student slips on a pair, the room gets quieter and their own thinking gets louder. During independent reading, students who used to reread the same line over and over are now finishing whole pages. During writing, students who used to sit frozen in front of a blank paper are filling their lines. The headphones did not teach them anything new. They cleared away the noise that was standing between my students and what they already knew how to do.\r\n\r\nWhat my students love most is that it is their choice. The headphones live in a basket they can reach, and anyone can grab a pair without asking permission or explaining why they need one. That small piece of independence has made a bigger difference than I expected. Because everyone uses them, no one gets singled out for needing quiet, and asking for calm has become a completely ordinary thing to do in our room. Several students have started reaching for a pair on their own the moment they feel themselves getting overwhelmed, which is exactly the self-regulation we have been working toward all year.\r\n\r\nOne of my multilingual learners has warmed to them in a way that still surprises me. He used to put his head down during independent work, not because he could not do it, but because there was too much happening around him to get started. Now he takes a pair of headphones, finds his spot, and quietly reads aloud to himself in a whisper. That whispering is a big deal. It means he is practicing his English out loud, on his own terms, in a space he made for himself. Thank you for giving my students that space.","fullyFundedDate":1779055167147,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-learning/10267754/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adriana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10332542_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761416422152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10332542"},{"teacherId":573014,"projectId":10240970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project of purchasing the book \"One Grain of Rice\" and the game \"Simon\" for my students. Many teachers have read the story and the kids adored the artwork and the lesson of honesty and the cleverness of a young girl in the story. The kids who were chosen for the game Simon have been building their memory skills. My students were so appreciative of their gifts, they kept saying, \"Thank you, thank you!!\"\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the life of my young students. I am so glad they see that people out there care about them.","fullyFundedDate":1778002409748,"projectUrl":"project/stimulating-young-minds-through-books-an/10240970/","projectTitle":"Stimulating Young Minds Through Books and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp573014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542611442290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tommyluk"},{"teacherId":573014,"projectId":10125707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project of purchasing rainbow bouncy balls for my students. I have passed them out and my kids have taken the balls home. My kids had smiles so wide, it made me happy all weekend long. \r\nThis project allows many of my kiddos to practice skills like throwing and catching, bouncing, rolling, etc. at home. A bouncy ball is something many of my kids would have a difficult time spending money on. Again thanks for making it happen. \r\nA week later, I'm still having kids run up to me saying \"Thanks!\" and letting me know how they are using their colorful bouncy ball.","fullyFundedDate":1778002408060,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-the-playing-field-xvii/10125707/","projectTitle":"Leveling the Playing Field XVII","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp573014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542611442290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tommyluk"},{"teacherId":10291007,"projectId":9768037,"letterContent":"Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we truly appreciate your commitment to enriching students' learning experiences.\r\nBecause of your contribution, our students have had the opportunity to engage in hands-on, creative building activities that foster problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. The Lego materials have created an exciting environment where students feel inspired to explore, design, and bring their ideas to life.\r\nThis project significantly enhanced student engagement and participation. Students developed stronger teamwork and communication skills as they worked together on building challenges. Additionally, they strengthened their spatial reasoning, perseverance, and ability to think creatively when faced with obstacles.\r\nWith the materials you provided, I was able to incorporate more interactive, project-based learning into my teaching. The Lego sets allowed me to design lessons that connect STEM concepts with real-world applications, making learning both fun and meaningful. I was also able to better support differentiated instruction, giving all students the opportunity to succeed at their own level while staying actively engaged.\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for supporting our students' growth and creativity. Your donation has had a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764727786684,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-lego-club/9768037/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning-LEGO Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De La Torre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10291007"},{"teacherId":9610250,"projectId":9809043,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have Magna-Tiles to explore STEM in fun, hands-on ways. Students can build structures, test ideas, and practice working together while learning about shapes, balance, and problem-solving. Using Magna-Tiles gives them immediate successes that will help boost confidence, creativity, and pride in their abilities. Your support is helping students see that learning can be playful, hands-on, and empowering while developing skills they will use for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769046946351,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-through-stem-play/9809043/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence Through STEM Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610250_orig.png?crop=171,171,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734742896859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vega-415"},{"teacherId":10332542,"projectId":9937501,"letterContent":"When our wobble stools, balance ball seats, and sensory cushions arrived at Cleveland Elementary, you would have thought it was the best day of the school year. Students who usually struggle to stay in their seats during a lesson were suddenly choosing to stay, bouncing gently, rocking, or nestling into a floor cushion while actually listening. It was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why you went into education.\r\nOur school serves a community of incredible, energetic learners, many of whom have ADHD, autism, or emotional needs. These students aren't difficult , they're kids whose bodies need to move in order for their minds to focus. Since introducing the flexible seating across five classrooms in grades 1–5, teachers are reporting fewer students leaving the room to regulate, fewer behavioral interruptions, and more engaged learning time. One teacher told me, \"I finally have tools that match the way my students actually learn.\" That says it all.\r\nThe impact of your generosity will last for years to come. These aren't single-use materials, they are everyday accommodations that will support countless students as they move through our school. Next up, our teachers are working to integrate flexible seating into small group instruction and reading time, so students can choose the option that helps them focus best. You gave our high-needs learners something powerful: the message that how they learn matters, and that there's a place for them here. Thank you, truly.","fullyFundedDate":1764700743659,"projectUrl":"project/seats-that-support-flexible-options-for/9937501/","projectTitle":"Seats That Support: Flexible Options for High-Needs Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adriana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10332542_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761416422152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10332542"},{"teacherId":9610250,"projectId":9524078,"letterContent":"Thank you so mi h for your generous contribution to our RSP class. The supports you provided help students manage time, understand routines, and stay focused while meeting their individual sensory and learning needs. Flexible seating allows students to move while learning, reducing stress and increasing engagement. Digital time supports help students feel more independent and confident during transitions. Your support is helping create a calm, inclusive classroom where students feel empowered, supported, and ready to succeed each day","fullyFundedDate":1764643336709,"projectUrl":"project/special-things-for-special-kids/9524078/","projectTitle":"Special Things for Special Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610250_orig.png?crop=171,171,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734742896859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vega-415"},{"teacherId":9610250,"projectId":9578278,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have Lego sets that let them build, create, and explore together in fun, hands-on ways. Students are excited to see what they can make and love sharing their creations with friends. The Legos help students practice focusing, solving problems, and using their imaginations while working together as a team. This project gives every student a chance to feel proud of what they create, build confidence, and enjoy learning in a playful, supportive environment. Having these materials makes our classroom more inclusive, fun, and engaging, and the students can't wait to keep building and learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1761929427474,"projectUrl":"project/lego-sets-for-autism-and-adhd/9578278/","projectTitle":"LEGO Sets for Autism and ADHD","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610250_orig.png?crop=171,171,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734742896859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vega-415"},{"teacherId":9610250,"projectId":9577361,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Special Snacks for Special Kids has made a big difference in our classroom! Sometimes hunger hits when we least expect it, and having healthy snacks readily available helps students feel fueled, focused, and ready to learn. Students are excited to see what's available each day and feel cared for knowing there is always something to munch on when they need it. These snacks not only support their bodies but also help them stay engaged and happy throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1761928312687,"projectUrl":"project/special-snacks-for-special-kids/9577361/","projectTitle":"Special Snacks for Special Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610250_orig.png?crop=171,171,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734742896859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vega-415"},{"teacherId":9610250,"projectId":9599370,"letterContent":"When our air-dry clay and sculpting tools arrived, our students were thrilled to get their hands ready to create. After reading stories together, students now have a fun and meaningful way to show what they understand by building characters, settings, and scenes from the books. Using clay helps students share their ideas even when writing feels tricky. They are excited, engaged, and proud to explain their thinking through their artwork. 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