{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ramon S Tafoya Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1953059,"projectId":10062079,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! This class set of books was a joy to read, and my students really appreciated it. \r\n\r\nI chose a series of unfortunate events because it has a strong use of vocabulary and cleverly defines the words within the book. \r\n\r\nIt also includes a lot of humor and is the definition of a fast read. I also love this book because it gets them interested in reading the full series. \r\n\r\nMy class always loves brand new fresh books, and appreciated reading this. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769567203809,"projectUrl":"project/the-good-beginning-to-the-series/10062079/","projectTitle":"The Good Beginning to The Series","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slusser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1953059_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564965893680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slusser"},{"teacherId":1953059,"projectId":9719506,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of books to our classroom! \r\nIt enhances my students' learning experience by giving them lots of opportunities to read amazing books that they have been wishing to read. \r\nAlso, your donation has enabled me to provide a variety of reading levels and interests to my students.\r\nThey are reading fiction and non fiction books which allows them to find their favorite authors and genres. \r\nI think becoming a lifelong reader is such an important skill, and I appreciate your contribution toward this! \r\n\r\n Thank you so much for your generosity again.","fullyFundedDate":1768062944166,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-reading/9719506/","projectTitle":"We Love Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slusser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1953059_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564965893680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slusser"},{"teacherId":10231015,"projectId":10094422,"letterContent":"Reading The Wild Robot together has been one of the most meaningful experiences in our classroom this year. Thanks to your generosity, every student was able to follow along with their own copy of the book, which helped create deeper engagement, stronger discussions, and a true sense of community during reading time. Students became deeply connected to Roz, Brightbill, and the other characters, and many looked forward to reading each day because they were so invested in the story.\r\n\r\nThese books helped students practice important reading skills such as identifying character traits, analyzing problems and solutions, making predictions, determining themes, and supporting their thinking with evidence from the text. We also used the novel to strengthen writing skills through journal responses, discussion questions, creative projects, and opinion writing activities. Reading a shared novel together gave students the opportunity to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, and grow more confident as readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of this experience was seeing students who do not always love reading become excited about books. Several students eagerly discussed the story with classmates, predicted what might happen next, and even asked to continue reading during free time. Watching students build a love of reading and connect emotionally with a story has been incredibly rewarding. Thank you again for helping make this experience possible for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771515710187,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-confidence-with-the-wi/10094422/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Confidence With the Wild Robot","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231015_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756432446487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231015"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":9990617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our classroom library has grown into a more engaging and inviting space where students are excited to explore new stories, ideas, and perspectives. The moment the books arrived, there was a noticeable increase in student engagement—students eagerly browsed the shelves, shared recommendations with one another, and dove into reading with genuine enthusiasm. For many of them, having access to a wider variety of books has sparked a renewed interest in reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768077633168,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-books-needed/9990617/","projectTitle":"Class Set of Books Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762873892524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msramirez2025"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":10057048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books. My students have been loving this story and are more engaged in class. When we read the story I have so many volunteers raising their hand to read aloud. \r\n\r\nThey have been learning more vocabulary words and their reading comprehension has improved. I even noticed students that don't always like to read more engaged and wanting to read more of the story. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate the help from you and I will keeps these books for my future students. You have made my first year memorable with all this support.","fullyFundedDate":1769388987116,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-requests/10057048/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Requests","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762873892524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msramirez2025"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":9974581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books. My students have been loving this story and are more engaged in class. When we read the story I have so many volunteers raising their hand to read aloud. \r\n\r\nThey have been learning more vocabulary words and their reading comprehension has improved. I even noticed students that don't always like to read more engaged and wanting to read more of the story. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate the help from you and I will keeps these books for my future students. You have made my first year memorable with all this support.","fullyFundedDate":1767214715120,"projectUrl":"project/eld-novel-study-books/9974581/","projectTitle":"ELD Novel Study Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762873892524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msramirez2025"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":9978037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these books for my students. They have been loving reading this story and have had a great time doing the novel study I prepared to go with it. I have so many volunteers raising their hand to read aloud in class now. \r\n\r\nI also catch students reading ahead on their own because they love the story so much. I can tell that some of my students that usually don't like to read are enjoying it more with an engaging story.\r\n\r\n I really appreciate all the help I have got from you!","fullyFundedDate":1767621890260,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-books-needed/9978037/","projectTitle":"Class Set of Books Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762873892524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msramirez2025"},{"teacherId":10225652,"projectId":10007381,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to see the new books arrive in our classroom! Having books at a variety of levels has made such a meaningful difference. Every student can now find something that feels just right for them—challenging enough to grow, but comfortable enough to enjoy. I've already noticed increased excitement during independent reading time, with students eager to dive into stories that truly interest them. Watching their confidence build as they find success in reading has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have also brought so much joy to our classroom. Giving students the opportunity to choose where and how they learn—whether it's on a wobble stool, a cozy floor seat, or a flexible chair—has helped them feel more comfortable and focused. They take pride in making responsible choices and are more engaged during lessons because they feel a sense of ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nI am so deeply appreciative of everyone who donated to support our project. Your generosity has directly impacted my students in the best way possible. You didn't just provide books and seating—you created excitement, confidence, and a classroom environment where students feel valued and inspired every single day. Thank you for making such a difference in our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1768536363037,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-reading/10007381/","projectTitle":"Flexible Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Brocklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757113720702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225652"},{"teacherId":10225652,"projectId":10064665,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to see the new books arrive in our classroom! Having books at a variety of levels has made such a meaningful difference. Every student can now find something that feels just right for them—challenging enough to grow, but comfortable enough to enjoy. I've already noticed increased excitement during independent reading time, with students eager to dive into stories that truly interest them. Watching their confidence build as they find success in reading has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have also brought so much joy to our classroom. Giving students the opportunity to choose where and how they learn—whether it's on a wobble stool, a cozy floor seat, or a flexible chair—has helped them feel more comfortable and focused. They take pride in making responsible choices and are more engaged during lessons because they feel a sense of ownership in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nI am so deeply appreciative of everyone who donated to support our project. Your generosity has directly impacted my students in the best way possible. You didn't just provide books and seating—you created excitement, confidence, and a classroom environment where students feel valued and inspired every single day. Thank you for making such a difference in our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1769738046615,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher/10064665/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Van Brocklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10225652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757113720702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225652"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":9891199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping place these new books into our classroom. Your gift has already made a meaningful difference, and we are deeply grateful—not only for the books themselves, but for the belief you show in our students and their learning.\r\n\r\nWhile many of our donors are passionate readers, what may be less visible is how carefully chosen texts shape the way students learn. These new books introduce a wide range of essential skills and lessons. Academically, students are developing stronger comprehension strategies such as making inferences, identifying themes, and analyzing characters' motivations. Many of the texts also support vocabulary development and expose students to more complex sentence structures and richer language. Beyond these technical skills, the books encourage empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking. Students are encountering new perspectives, cultures, and life experiences, which helps them learn how to reflect, ask thoughtful questions, and connect literature to the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, engaging experience. You might see students reading independently with focus and excitement, discussing a story with a partner, or gathered in small groups for guided reading. We often pause to talk about predictions, surprising moments, or connections to our own lives. Students annotate texts, keep reading journals, and sometimes act out scenes or respond through writing and art. The new books have made reading feel fresh and inviting—students are eager to pick them up, recommend them to friends, and return to favorite passages again and again.\r\n\r\nSeveral students in particular have been especially energized by the new collection. Some reluctant readers, who previously struggled to find books that held their attention, have discovered stories that truly speak to them. Seeing themselves reflected in characters has boosted their confidence and motivation, and they are reading more frequently and with greater stamina. Other students, already enthusiastic readers, are diving deeper—challenging themselves with more complex texts and leading thoughtful discussions. One student proudly shared that they finished a book faster than they ever had before, while another has started visiting the classroom library during free time just to read \"one more chapter.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a richer, more joyful place to learn. These books are not just materials on a shelf; they are tools that inspire growth, connection, and a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for helping make that possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763064991074,"projectUrl":"project/eld-novel-study-book-request/9891199/","projectTitle":"ELD Novel Study Book Request","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762873892524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msramirez2025"},{"teacherId":10095956,"projectId":9614644,"letterContent":"Many of our donors love to read books (we do, too!), but they don't always get to see how books come alive in a classroom. These new texts support a wide range of reading skills and lessons, from building vocabulary and background knowledge to strengthening comprehension, critical thinking, and discussion skills. Students are practicing how to ask questions, make predictions, notice themes, and connect what they read to their own lives and the world around them. The variety of texts also allows us to introduce different genres, perspectives, and levels of complexity, helping every reader grow.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and social. Students read independently, in small groups, and as a class, using the books as a starting point for conversations, writing, and reflection. We pause to model strategies, talk about characters' choices, and explore new ideas together. The books don't just sit on the shelf—they're well-loved, passed around, and revisited as students discover new details or meanings each time they read.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, especially those who were previously hesitant readers, have been especially excited about the new books. Having fresh, engaging texts has helped them feel more confident and motivated, and they're choosing to read more often and for longer periods of time. It's been rewarding to see students light up when they find a book that speaks to their interests or experiences, and to watch them proudly share their favorite parts with classmates. These books are helping build not just reading skills, but a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1762206907984,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-hearts-a-classroom-libr/9614644/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds & Hearts: A Classroom Library and Snack Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cazares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10095956_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755405091383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095956"},{"teacherId":10231015,"projectId":9662450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a class set of Freckle Juice for my 4th-grade readers who face significant challenges with reading. As a Title-I school, many of my students come from lower-income backgrounds, and for several of them, having their own chapter book was a brand-new experience. The moment these books landed in their hands, their eyes lit up! They were excited, curious, and genuinely eager to begin reading.\r\n\r\nAs we read Freckle Juice together in small groups, I saw students who normally feel overwhelmed by text suddenly engage with confidence. They laughed at the humor, predicted what might happen next, and proudly shared when they were able to read pages independently. One student told me, \"this is the most fun I have ever had reading!\", a huge breakthrough for a child who often feels defeated by reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created real momentum in our classroom. These books didn't just give my struggling readers something to read, they gave them a positive reading experience, a chance to feel successful, and a story they could enjoy and talk about. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them take meaningful steps forward as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1758827043635,"projectUrl":"project/getting-excited-about-reading-with-freck/9662450/","projectTitle":"Getting Excited About Reading with Freckle Juice!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231015_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756432446487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231015"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68219","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":783,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"25.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":84.9,"schoolId":68219,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ramon S Tafoya Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ramon S Tafoya Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/woodland-joint-unified-school-district/ramon-s-tafoya-elementary-school/68219"}