{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ramon S Tafoya Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10225652,"projectId":10277313,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting our new classroom resources to great use! The small-group instruction materials and manipulatives have been especially helpful during math and ELA, allowing me to provide more hands-on learning and targeted support to students. The books have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom library, giving students more choices and encouraging them to find books they are excited to read. The organizing materials have helped us keep our classroom more organized and our learning materials easy for students to access.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the new materials, they were so excited! They loved looking through the new books, exploring the manipulatives, and seeing the incentives they could work toward. It was exciting to see their enthusiasm and curiosity. These resources have helped make learning feel more engaging and have given students additional ways to participate and feel successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources during our small-group lessons as we work on building important reading, writing, and math skills. Students will continue practicing skills with the manipulatives, reading independently and with partners, and working in small groups with targeted instruction. The incentives will also help us celebrate their hard work and progress along the way. I am so grateful to our donors for helping create a classroom where my students have the resources and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and feel excited about school!","fullyFundedDate":1787955306864,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-the-best/10277313/","projectTitle":"2nd the Best","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=1787093880974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225652"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":10267874,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of wobble stools to our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a learning environment where every child has the opportunity to feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I know that students do not all learn in the same way. Some children are able to sit still and concentrate for long periods of time, while others learn best when they have opportunities to move. The wobble stools you donated will give my students a safe and positive way to incorporate movement into their learning without distracting from instruction.\r\n\r\nThese stools will be especially helpful during activities that require students to sit and focus for longer periods of time, such as reading, writing, completing math problems, or working independently. Instead of feeling restless or having difficulty staying focused, students can gently move while continuing to listen, think, and participate. This simple change can make a meaningful difference in their ability to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nYour donation is about much more than providing flexible seating. You are helping create a classroom where students feel that their individual needs are understood and valued. You are showing them that learning can happen in different ways and that being active, comfortable, and engaged can all be part of a successful learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting our classroom, and helping me create a learning environment where every child can thrive. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for the opportunity to provide my students with flexible seating that makes our classroom a more welcoming and engaging place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778116459375,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10267874/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","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":9857453,"projectId":10358534,"letterContent":"These resources will help us create a classroom where my students feel comfortable, organized, and ready to learn. Having designated spaces for learning, organization, and quiet moments will give students opportunities to access materials independently and feel a greater sense of ownership in their classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students will use the organizers and labels to practice keeping their materials in order and building independence. The futon will provide a comfortable space for small-group instruction, reading, and moments when students need to regroup and refocus. As we continue building our classroom community, these resources will help create a space where students feel supported, confident, and proud of their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1785858947302,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success-designed-for-lear/10358534/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success, Designed for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9857453_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y457&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737669053391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9857453"},{"teacherId":10164326,"projectId":10198860,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom library. Your kindness and support mean so much to me as a teacher, but even more importantly, they mean so much to my students. By providing these books, you are helping create a classroom where children can discover new ideas, explore different worlds, build their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nBooks are such an important part of a child's education. They allow students to travel to places they have never been, meet characters who inspire them, learn about people and cultures different from their own, and experience stories that encourage them to imagine and dream. Your donation has helped make these opportunities more accessible to my students by giving them a greater variety of books to choose from.\r\n\r\nFor some of my students, having access to books at school provides an opportunity to read books they may not otherwise have available to them. Your donation helps ensure that my classroom library can be a welcoming and inviting place where every child can find a book that makes them excited to read.\r\n\r\nI am truly thankful for your kindness and support. Your donation reminds my students that their education and their dreams matter. Thank you for helping fill our classroom with stories, knowledge, imagination, and possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1778008010623,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-library/10198860/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Library","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":9857453,"projectId":9052103,"letterContent":"This project had brought a new ambiance to the classroom. To be able to print in color things, projects and classroom decor has been a great help. Is been as easy as 1,2,3 create and print. Having access to a color printer has truly made a difference in the way i am able to teach and engage my students every day. I has added color, creativity and excitement to our learning environment. \r\n\r\n I use the printer for so many things that support students learning and classroom community. from creating vibrant anchor charts, visual aids, and hands on projects to printing certificates, labels and classroom decorations that make our space feel welcoming and inspiring-this resource is used daily. Students are more engaged when materials are colorful, meaningful, and personalized, and this has helped bring those experienced to life.","fullyFundedDate":1744677444476,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-resources-at-their-fingertips/9052103/","projectTitle":"Access to Resources at Their Fingertips","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9857453_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y457&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737669053391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9857453"},{"teacherId":10225652,"projectId":10164337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom library. Because of your kindness, my students will be able to read books that they personally selected and requested. Having access to books that reflect their interests helps build excitement for reading and encourages them to become lifelong learners. Your support has made it possible for students to see their favorite stories and topics represented in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe joy on my students' faces when they receive these books will be truly priceless. Knowing that someone cared enough to invest in their education and love of reading means so much to them and to me. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student can find a book they are excited to read. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1778104268741,"projectUrl":"project/my-classes-favorite-books/10164337/","projectTitle":"My Classes Favorite Books","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=1787093880974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225652"},{"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/mrperkinsclass"},{"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. 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