{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alvin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2341989,"projectId":10497230,"letterContent":"We received your gift yesterday, and we're already so excited!\r\n\r\nI set the new rug up before students arrived for the day, and when they entered the room, they were over the moon! They immediately ran to the rug and started feeling it. It's so soft! They were all thrilled to have such a beautiful item added to their classroom library.\r\n\r\nAlready, students are clamoring to spend even more time there to read or have small-group discussions. The rug is a perfect addition to the room and matches our calming blue aesthetic beautifully. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my fourth graders have the calm, comfortable, and clean reading space that they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1789572686142,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-cozy-space-to-read/10497230/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Cozy Space to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McConnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2341989_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454187757161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dmcconnell"},{"teacherId":8439574,"projectId":10426977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards my project Healthy Snacks for Hungry Students. \r\nThis project has given my students a way to fill their bellies so their brains can focus on all the important learning in Kindergarten. This project has filled our snack cupboard up and given students healthy choices when they need a snack in between recess and lunch.\r\nMy students love going over to the snack drawers and selecting an item they would like to eat during recess.\r\nWe are also excited to use the colorful snack boxes when we take field trips and we also plan to use them during art class.\r\nThe beginning of Kindergarten is a fun filled time with lots of learning and growing opportunities.\r\nMy students are very thankful for your donations towards this project and I hope you will enjoy the variety of photos of these students learning and playing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786043937933,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-students/10426977/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8439574_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651412239058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8439574"},{"teacherId":8960789,"projectId":10178036,"letterContent":"Our new glue and crayons got a lot of use in our kindergarten classroom! These supplies are something my students use every single day as they learn, create, and show what they know. Having our supplies restocked means that every student has what they need without having to wait or share.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching my students get excited when they saw all the new crayons and glue. They were so happy to have new supplies to use and couldn't wait to get started. Something as simple as having a full box of crayons made them feel excited and ready to learn!\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using these materials for our beginning-of-the-year activities and classroom projects. My students are working on learning about themselves, their classroom community, and how we can be good citizens at school. They will continue using their crayons and glue as we create projects connected to our stories, phonics lessons, and other hands-on learning activities.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping restock our classroom. Your generosity makes a real difference in our students' everyday learning and allows them to learn through creativity, hands-on experiences, and lots of kindergarten fun!","fullyFundedDate":1777579925475,"projectUrl":"project/restock-of-crayons-and-glue/10178036/","projectTitle":"Restock of Crayons and Glue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8960789_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676259095739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8960789"},{"teacherId":6611300,"projectId":10136834,"letterContent":"Thank you for these books. We will be using them this year during our storm unit.\r\n California is currently having some interesting weather. Students are engaged in this learning and will now have content to support this curiosity. I'm excited to have them reading and asking questions. It feels so right to have real books in students' hands. \r\n Thank you for filling our bookshelves! Your kind act will spur us to pay it forward. I'd love to share their completed storm stories this spring after all of their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1773848411417,"projectUrl":"project/weather-reading/10136834/","projectTitle":"Weather Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6611300_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x592,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655004580141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611300"},{"teacherId":4027787,"projectId":8404216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Your generosity has helped me maintain an organized, focused, and clean learning environment. Your donations have allowed me to focus more energy and time on lesson planning, working with students, and more hands on projects. It has given me the basics needed, and thus, freed up money, time and space for greater things.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting education. Thank you for believing in my students, and young student in general. Together we can shape responsible, hardworking learners. We can provide learning experiences that motivate young people to make the world a better place, beginning with themselves. \r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nCandis Lott\r\nFourth Grade Teacher\r\nAlvin Elementary School\r\nSanta Maria, CA","fullyFundedDate":1722814848511,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-student-learning/8404216/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Student Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4027787_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701814678849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4027787"},{"teacherId":8439574,"projectId":10223959,"letterContent":"This project has provided some much needed resources for my classroom!\r\nMy students were very excited to have new markers to use during class. We use markers daily during phonics instruction to write words and sentences and our old markers were drying and not working well. The new erasers purchased with this project have also been really helpful for my students! My students also enjoy the scented markers, I use these to score their papers and correct their work. Students also enjoy having a scented marker star drawn on their hand and they always say, \"mmm, smells delicious!\" The playdough purchased with this project is a fun addition to small group time and a motivator as well. When students finish their paperwork, they can choose to play with playdough. I truly appreciate your generous donations towards this project to give my students the classroom supplies they need and use daily.","fullyFundedDate":1778278680319,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-supplies/10223959/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8439574_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651412239058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8439574"},{"teacherId":6611300,"projectId":10116078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these books. I am excited to weave fiction and non-fiction throughout the year next year. I was able to practice with my current group. We are doing an overall fiction chapter book, The Wild Robot. I am sprinkling in nonfiction as we read. We are having discussions about robots and technology, as well as nature. These non-fiction supports will help them better understand the narrative. They will better understand how robots might be used in the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness. These books are keeping us engaged in learning as the school year comes to an end.","fullyFundedDate":1772471322201,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-inventions-and-innovation/10116078/","projectTitle":"More Books: Inventions and Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6611300_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x592,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655004580141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611300"},{"teacherId":6611300,"projectId":10102393,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. This series, The Wild Robot, has kept my class motivated all year. We are starting the third book in the series this week. Who knew that with 12 days left, all they would want to do is read!\r\n\r\n Our goals were met this year, more than 40% of the class is proficient in math and reading according to the NWEA. We couldn't do it without the caring donors at DonorChoose. Thank you for believing in us and thank you for giving us the resources to make learning fun. \r\n\r\n I can't wait to use these books next year and connect the learning even more! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1772316980163,"projectUrl":"project/more-engagement/10102393/","projectTitle":"More Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6611300_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x592,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655004580141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611300"},{"teacherId":6611300,"projectId":9977186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these supplies. We have been making posters for the past few years in 3rd grade. Now we have specific, unique supplies to motivate and excite students. We are specifically making water conservation posters at this time. Earlier this year, we made science posters, with how to make a pet umbrella. \r\n\r\n Students have never used paint pens like this. They did a great job with staying under control and using these supplies correctly, without puddling the paint. These pens will be great for quickly making really big posters in the future. They are so easy to use! Thank you for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1769178117699,"projectUrl":"project/poster-pizzazz/9977186/","projectTitle":"Poster Pizzazz","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6611300_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x592,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655004580141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611300"},{"teacherId":8439574,"projectId":10064274,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! This project purchased much needed classroom supplies including markers, crayons, pencils, erasers, and dry erase markers and erasers for my students. We use these supplies each day in the classroom for our daily work. \r\n\r\nThis project allowed my students to get new supplies to help them write, color, draw, and create. The students were very excited to receive the new school supplies. The new markers are bright and colorful and work so well. The new pencils with fresh erasers and the new crayons have been used and enjoyed each day. \r\n\r\nThis project has allowed my students to continue working hard each day. Thank you for donating to support my students! We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1769737098375,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tools-for-kindergarten/10064274/","projectTitle":"Writing Tools for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8439574_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651412239058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8439574"},{"teacherId":6611300,"projectId":9933786,"letterContent":"Wow! Did these books come at the right time! Students were just getting the hang of reading when these books arrived. They are unique with a chapter book feel on one page and a graphic novel approach on the other. This boosted comprehension because students could see it through pictures after decoding it.\r\n I worked with each child to get started and in no time, they were reading and understanding on their own. These books have drawn them\r\nIn and motivated them. I hope the author creates more! Several students have completed the series and are now in more challenging texts. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766522032739,"projectUrl":"project/yes-to-homework/9933786/","projectTitle":"Yes to Homework!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6611300_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x592,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655004580141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611300"},{"teacherId":6611300,"projectId":9931277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for a class set of The Wild Robot Escapes. My students feel so confident and engaged in learning. We are using a reading process that involves read aloud, students individually reading, and independent reading to read this chapter book. The students are LOVING it! In fact, I'm going to go and write another grant for the next book because they are so engaged. \r\n\r\nMy students are increasing in proficiency. I had 6 proficient students, and I now have 11. After this series, I expect even more!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764697809718,"projectUrl":"project/read-not-like-a-robot/9931277/","projectTitle":"Read Not Like a Robot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6611300_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x592,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655004580141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611300"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_40015","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1022,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"24.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":80.7,"schoolId":40015,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alvin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alvin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-maria-bonita-school-dist/alvin-avenue-elementary-school/40015"}