{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valdez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9247230,"projectId":8575605,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution, which made it possible for my first-grade class to receive essential materials to learn about history and literature. Thanks to you, my students not only had access to high-quality educational resources, but they also felt inspired and motivated to discover the world through books and stories from the past.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up with curiosity as they explored new cultures, historical figures, and wonderful tales was truly heartwarming. Every single item we received made a real difference in their learning and growth. Your support not only enriched our classroom but also planted seeds of knowledge and a love for reading that will continue to grow with them.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in education and in the power of giving.","fullyFundedDate":1727462985469,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn/8575605/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9247230"},{"teacherId":8049519,"projectId":9062260,"letterContent":"A big thanks to all of you for contributing to fund the new lockers project for our ECE classroom at Escuela Valdez. When students arrived and saw the lockers, their faces showed confusion and surprise. Once I told them these were their new lockers and everyone had one for themselves, their eyes lit up with excitement and joy. Students shared the good news with their families and exchanged impressions with each other. They certainly approved and appreciated the change. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, now every student in my class will have a special place to keep their backpack, jacket, lunchbox, or nap pillow. Each year they'll have the chance to choose a favorite picture and hang it inside their locker to personalize their space. And the best part is that this upgrade not only benefits my current preschool cohort but will serve many more to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742999919862,"projectUrl":"project/lockers-that-inspire-to-keep-things-tidy/9062260/","projectTitle":"Lockers That Inspire to Keep Things Tidy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8049519"},{"teacherId":9297337,"projectId":8634969,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support in helping create a warm and engaging space for my students and their families. As a school psychologist, my goal is to provide a safe and comforting environment where students feel secure enough to express their thoughts and emotions. Thanks to your generosity, my office is now an inviting space filled with Inside Out posters, cozy cushions, colorful tassels, and soft flower pillows, all of which help foster a sense of calm and emotional awareness.\r\n\r\nHaving a beautiful and thoughtfully designed office is more than just aesthetics—it plays a crucial role in helping students feel at ease, reducing anxiety, and encouraging open communication. A welcoming space can make difficult conversations feel safer and provide a sense of security for students who may be struggling. This space has already made a tremendous impact—students are drawn to the inviting atmosphere, using it as a place to regulate emotions, engage in meaningful conversations, and find comfort during difficult moments. Families who visit now have a welcoming setting where they can collaborate and feel supported in their child's emotional growth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped transform my office into a true safe haven, where students and families feel valued, heard, and empowered. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1733379856918,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-place-miss-bellas-office/8634969/","projectTitle":"A Safe Place: Miss Bella's Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9297337_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695398714269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9297337"},{"teacherId":9258472,"projectId":8578703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, this donation has supported us to teach student how to stay organized while playing and to work efficiently. students are using the black bins for learning like cutting , writing and even to have fun. We had a movie day for Christmas and they were served cookies we imagined we were in a theater. As teachers the ones left have helped us keep their snacks organized and divided. They have been an important asset to our classroom. Something so simple helps foster skills kids will need in the future !","fullyFundedDate":1727462665715,"projectUrl":"project/ms-annas-room-128-organized-/8578703/","projectTitle":"Ms Anna’s Room 128 Organized !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9258472_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695680270127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9258472"},{"teacherId":6141606,"projectId":8576941,"letterContent":"My students and I cannot thank you enough for supporting our art exploration classroom! Our 1st semester projects were a great success thanks to all our new supplies - especially supplies that allow us to explore our creativity! The supplies provided were extremely helpful to all my K-5th grade classes. Our first major projects of the year were for our Dia de los Muertos and our Winter art shows.\r\n\r\nWe celebrated both of there events by creating art pieces that reflected different cultural aspects and the traditions that all of my students have with their families. My students were able to explore their cultural heritage and show their creativity with pride both for their culture and for their works of art.\r\n\r\nYour generous donations have provided the means for us to continue creating meaningful works of art for the rest of the school year where we will continue to explore the cultures of our student body and community.\r\n\r\nStudents arrive to art excited and inspired to work together and create amazing works of art that celebrates who they are as a person and as a community. This project has re-invigorated their imaginations, as well as allowed me to focus on constructing more in-depth lessons that celebrates my students individuality and cultures.\r\n\r\nThank you again for taking a chance on my vision and support my amazing artists!","fullyFundedDate":1727462764653,"projectUrl":"project/essential-art-supplies-for-creativity-de/8576941/","projectTitle":"Essential Art Supplies For Creativity Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6141606"},{"teacherId":9302315,"projectId":8568624,"letterContent":"During this project, students were introduced to research skills. They began with a conversation with their research partners about which animal they'd like to investigate. The groups chose to study crocodiles, anacondas, and eagles. Then, the pairs began to use the indices of the books we acquired through the grant to determine which books and which pages would help them find their information. They read all they could about their chosen animal, taking notes as they went.\r\nNext, students created an informational poster using the markers, construction paper, and card stock that were donated. They chose interesting facts that they wanted to share with others, and highlighted them on their colorful posters. All of their designs also included an illustration.\r\nFinally, we held an expo in which the researchers shared their work with their classmates. The class split up and rotated around between the projects, listening as the researcher presented their poster and talked about the process they used during the different stages of the project.\r\nThanks again for supporting this project. 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