{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Monaco Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1585386,"projectId":9799966,"letterContent":"What a great gift for my students! Just look at their little faces on the pictures when they are allowed to warm up their lunch, grab some ice for their water, and placing their lunch on a special cart. . With the icemaker I also can provide them a bag of ice when they complain about some minor pain and I don't have to send them to the nurse clinic.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my 22 students that already are benefit for having a microwave, ice maker and a cart in our classroom, thank you so much for your generosity and for thinking on children that have less than others.","fullyFundedDate":1762218583306,"projectUrl":"project/home-made-warm-lunch-at-school-yumi-yu/9799966/","projectTitle":"Home Made Warm Lunch at School? Yumi, Yumi!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1585386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450394835883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1585386"},{"teacherId":1585386,"projectId":9693918,"letterContent":"The pictures I shared about my students opening the boxes with the craft material you donated to us, speak for themselves. Some of them do not believe that all of those amazing gel pens and other nice materials are donated and is free for them to keep it.. Right away, they wanted to use the construction paper and the colors for making thank you notes to all of you that I will be sending it as soon as this weekend.\r\n\r\nMy next step with this material is to do a Science project about Circle of Life which involves a lot of hands-on activities. Each of my students will choose an animal and with their families will make a poster of the circle of life of such an animal using the material donated.\r\n\r\nMy sincere and deeply gratitude for your generous donation,","fullyFundedDate":1757596593464,"projectUrl":"project/art-comes-naturally-with-cool-materials/9693918/","projectTitle":"Art Comes Naturally With Cool Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1585386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450394835883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1585386"},{"teacherId":9647080,"projectId":9133807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, \"Empowering Communication and Independence: iPads for Students with Special Needs.\" Your generous support has brought tools into our classroom that are truly helping my students learn, express themselves, and grow each day.\r\nWhile many of my students are verbal, some have unclear speech or difficulty communicating effectively—especially when they're overwhelmed or frustrated. During moments of stress or meltdown, words often become inaccessible. That's where the iPads—and the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) apps—come in.\r\n\r\nThe AAC apps provide my students with a reliable way to express their needs, wants, and emotions when they struggle to do so with speech. Now, instead of shutting down or acting out, they can tap a button to say, \"I need a break,\" \"I feel sad,\" or \"I want help.\" That simple access to communication can turn a tough moment into a teachable one.\r\nMore Than Communication—Support for Transitions and Behavior, Too\r\n\r\nWe're also using the iPads to support smooth transitions with visual timers and countdowns. These tools help reduce anxiety and confusion during changes in routines—a big need for many of my students.\r\n\r\nIn addition, I use the iPads to model positive behavior and social-emotional skills through video modeling, visual schedules, and social stories. This helps students see and understand what's expected, and practice those skills in a way that's engaging and supportive.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have access to tools that help them feel heard, understood, and empowered. You've not only supported learning—you've supported their emotional well-being, independence, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1746785721364,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-communication-and-independenc/9133807/","projectTitle":"Empowering Communication and Independence: iPads for Students with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Porkattil Chacko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647080_orig.png?crop=202,202,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761800468280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647080"},{"teacherId":1585386,"projectId":9379768,"letterContent":"What a great tool my students received for the develop of their writing and organizational skills in third grade. Long story short, this school year our school received new furniture including students desks. Unfortunately, the desks' storage are to reduced but thanks to your generosity I found a great way to save space using three subjects notebooks.\r\n\r\nFor the last twenty year I have been so blessed and fortunate as a teacher and thanks to Donors Choose and all the sponsors like you, my students are having the basic resources for success in school.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of my students I want to say thank you so much for your generosity","fullyFundedDate":1750773633643,"projectUrl":"project/learning-organizational-writing-skills-i/9379768/","projectTitle":"Learning Organizational Writing Skills in at Early Age Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1585386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450394835883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1585386"},{"teacherId":1582441,"projectId":9316363,"letterContent":"Our class has been so excited to have these materials to choose from during the day. Since I was able to get the lego sets, origami, coloring and calming books along with figts and everything else they have had choices and opportunities to come to my class to \"just be\". Throughout their days they are in each classes learning. Their heads are full and they need time to \"breathe\"\r\n\r\nThese materials have given them a chance to spend time together laughing, talking and working together. I get to see the smiles on their faces and the excitement being together. \r\n\r\nI teach SPED grades 4-6 and I am hoping to see their growth with their ability to work together and see each other as equals. Kids can be so harsh at this age and they need the opportunity to play and have fun, for it not to be a challenge. I see them collaborating together, so now I want to get some higher level activities.","fullyFundedDate":1746787375864,"projectUrl":"project/creative-calming-and-interactive-activi/9316363/","projectTitle":"Creative, Calming and Interactive Activities During and After School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brewster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1582441"},{"teacherId":8848127,"projectId":9087100,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in providing us with the essential supplies needed to help our students take care of themselves while at school. Your contributions, particularly the \"Hydration Is Key to Focusing and Helping BOO-BOO's Is #1\" donations, are incredibly significant to both our school community and our students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies not only promote well-being but also enhance our students' ability to focus and thrive in their learning environments. Your commitment to supporting our educational mission is truly appreciated, and it makes a positive impact on the lives of our students every day. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1740670809253,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-is-key-to-focusing-and-helping/9087100/","projectTitle":"Hydration Is Key to Focusing and Helping BOO-BOO's Is #1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. La Crea Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8848127_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669913887062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8848127"},{"teacherId":203024,"projectId":9243847,"letterContent":"Your donation of new books to my school helped me offer a fun and exciting surprise for my music students! After reading and learning the stories, we learned music to go with each book and performed the books for our families! The evening was called \"Hooked on Books\" and featured all of our kindergarten musicians. after the performance, each kindergarten was able to take home their very own copy of one of the books in their home language so that they could continue reading at home and celebrating the joy of reading and music making with their families. This performance and opportunity would not have been made possible without your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1744266661998,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books/9243847/","projectTitle":"Hooked On Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ehly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp203024_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110252714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-johnston"},{"teacherId":1585386,"projectId":9096614,"letterContent":"Technology at schools not only makes the load of work easier for teachers but it is a very important tool for students' success. At schools, apps are constantly being monitored and updated in order to assure students are using it properly. Technology offers a lot of benefits to students including engagement, personalized learning and group collaboration. Also, students have access to resources that sometimes families are not aware that they exist. In my school, we assign at least 20 minutes everyday as computer time, where students have the opportunity to review math or literacy lessons. They also have a block for English as Language Development with different apps. On these apps, they learn the proper pronunciation and grammar in English. In third grade, I frequently ask them to do research on their own and write about it. For teachers, technology brought the advantage of preparing lessons and giving students individualized support faster and efficiently, and having faster and easier communication with parents.\r\nWhat my students are more excited about our new devices is the idea of having the opportunity to bring it at home and use it for a week on special assignments or on specific homework. In class, I will assign it according to individual needs I will observe.\r\n\r\nThank you so much on behalf of all my students, specially three of them that do not have computers at home, so they are so excited about the idea of bringing it and show family what they are capable to do with technology.","fullyFundedDate":1746787300925,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-my-students-technological-pote/9096614/","projectTitle":"Unlocking My Students Technological Potential at School and at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1585386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450394835883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1585386"},{"teacherId":9647080,"projectId":9105386,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you enough for funding our project, Sensory Support for Brighter Learning. Your generosity has truly made a powerful difference in the lives of my students with disabilities. Each item that arrived brought a sense of excitement, joy, and—most importantly—comfort and accessibility to our classroom. The moment the boxes came in, my students lit up with curiosity. We unboxed the materials together, and the room was instantly filled with smiles, laughter, and wonder. It felt like a sensory celebration!\r\n\r\nLet me take you into our classroom and show you how these resources are being used and how impactful they've been:\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits has been the Full Body Wrap – Self-Soothing Wearable Blanket. This simple yet effective tool has helped students who often struggle with anxiety or overstimulation. I have one student on the autism spectrum who typically finds it difficult to focus or stay regulated during learning tasks. When introduced to the body wrap, he immediately gravitated toward it. To our surprise and delight, he wore it during a small group session and not only stayed seated for an entire activity but also completed a phonics assignment—something he had refused to do for weeks. That was a moment I'll never forget.\r\n\r\nThe 76-Pack Sensory Fidget Toy Set, especially the squishy toys, became an instant motivator. Even my most reluctant learners began to engage more during lessons when they knew a squishy was waiting for them as a reward. \r\n\r\nThe Lakeshore Phonics Activity Journal, CVC Magnetic Set, and Trace & Write Alphabet Center have been incredible supports for our literacy development. My students with language-based learning disabilities often need multiple ways to access phonics instruction, and these tools provide just that. We've incorporated them into our daily stations, and I've seen noticeable improvement in their letter formation, decoding skills, and overall confidence in reading.\r\n\r\nOur Hydroponics Kit sparked a lot of curiosity. We used it to launch a science unit on plant growth, and the students were fascinated to see roots growing in water. They tracked plant changes in journals, made predictions, and shared daily updates with each other. It gave them ownership and pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe Fiddle Leaf Fig Plants are a class favorite. I never expected live plants to create such a strong connection, but students care for them like beloved pets. They named them, check on them daily, and even remind each other to water them. It's teaching responsibility, patience, and respect for living things—beautiful, unexpected life lessons.\r\n\r\nAll of these materials are more than just supplies—they are tools of inclusion, growth, and empowerment. They help create a classroom where my students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn. These resources meet their unique sensory, academic, and emotional needs in ways that would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue to build on our hydroponics project by comparing soil and water growth, and we're planning a small sensory garden in our classroom. Academically, we'll be diving deeper into phonics using the Lakeshore tools and introducing writing prompts connected to our science observations.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of every student who now feels more capable and calm in our learning space—thank you. Your kindness and support have created a classroom environment where brighter learning truly happens every day.","fullyFundedDate":1739376104083,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-for-brighter-learning/9105386/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support for Brighter Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Porkattil Chacko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647080_orig.png?crop=202,202,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761800468280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647080"},{"teacherId":8848127,"projectId":9054693,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support in creating memorable experiences for our students. The opportunity to make shirts while fostering their creativity is truly special. It's inspiring to see our students shine as they turn their light builds on. \r\n \r\nOur students have taken such pride in showing off the shirts and the thoughts and creative ideas that come to them. Your involvement has played a significant role in encouraging their self-expression and confidence. \r\n \r\nThank you once again for your commitment to making a positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1739376115318,"projectUrl":"project/create-memories/9054693/","projectTitle":"Create Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. La Crea Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8848127_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669913887062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8848127"},{"teacherId":1582441,"projectId":8791013,"letterContent":"I/we can't thank you enough for providing a multitude of materials to help our SPED students stay calm and have alternative activities to do during the day. I work at a school with a lot of students who are in poverty and have traumatic backgrounds. They come to school and count on us to help them through their day. \r\n\r\nYou helped us get tools, figits, coloring books, quality colored pencils, origami, word search, tween/teen workbooks, multi-sensory math manipulatives and more. The students have enjoyed using these materials pretty much every day since we received them. \r\n\r\nI will need to be ordering more of these materials for next year. It is great to see the kids enjoy them and it feels good to know that I can provide them. They know that my classroom has these materials and now other kids in the school come to my room and ask for them.","fullyFundedDate":1727562236853,"projectUrl":"project/creative-calming-and-multi-sensory-appr/8791013/","projectTitle":"Creative, Calming and Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brewster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1582441"},{"teacherId":203024,"projectId":9047150,"letterContent":"As always, I am truly grateful on behalf of my students for this donation of five ukuleles for our music classroom. Students are very excited to play the ukuleles and they have already been put to use in our classroom lessons and performances. \r\nWe will be learning about Chords and Harmony in grades k-3 coming up this fall and the ukulele is a perfect small instrument for these little hands to learn those big concepts in music! Thank you again so much for this wonderful gift. Your donation always is appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1737648275956,"projectUrl":"project/uke-can-do-it/9047150/","projectTitle":"Uke Can Do it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ehly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp203024_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110252714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-johnston"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41214","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":237,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.5,"schoolId":41214,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monaco Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monaco Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/adams-county-school-district-14/monaco-elementary-school/41214"}