{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Meeker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9230802,"projectId":9150036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the Building Foundations: Place Value and Math Manipulatives for Hands-On Learning project! My 30 first-grade bilingual students have been using the new math manipulatives every day to explore addition and subtraction within 10. One favorite activity was when students worked in pairs to build addition problems using the colorful counters and number rods. They loved physically moving the pieces to see how numbers combine and break apart, which helped make abstract concepts much more concrete and understandable.\r\n\r\nWhen the manipulatives first arrived, the excitement was contagious! Students were eager to explore each new tool, exclaiming over the bright colors and shapes. Many immediately started creating their own number problems, and it was amazing to see their curiosity and engagement soar.\r\n\r\nNext week, we will begin working on addition and subtraction within 20, and the manipulatives will play a key role in helping students visualize larger numbers and understand place value. These tools will allow my students to continue building strong foundational math skills through hands-on learning, while also fostering confidence and independence in solving problems.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity! Your support has truly transformed our math learning experience and helped my students become more confident, engaged learners.","fullyFundedDate":1742964071254,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundations-place-value-and-ma/9150036/","projectTitle":"Building Foundations: Place Value and Math Manipulatives for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230802_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731560977750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batres"},{"teacherId":9230802,"projectId":9175272,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Building Bilingual Readers: Books for First Grade Dual Immersion! My 30 first graders are so excited to have these new books in both Spanish and English. We've been using them during small groups and independent reading. It's amazing to watch them discover the power of being bilingual readers.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the joy was contagious. Students hugged the books, flipped through pages, and proudly pointed out familiar words in both languages. The next step for us is an exciting project where students will create their own \"mini books\" in Spanish and English, inspired by what they've been reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for believing in my students' journey as bilingual learners!","fullyFundedDate":1742949893506,"projectUrl":"project/building-bilingual-readers-books-for-fi/9175272/","projectTitle":"Building Bilingual Readers: Books for First Grade Dual Immersion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230802_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731560977750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batres"},{"teacherId":9230802,"projectId":9293952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping my first graders receive headphones and baggies for our classroom. I have 30 students who are learning both Spanish and English, and these resources have already made a huge difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are especially helpful because we use technology every day in our classroom. My students work on literacy and math programs that adapt to their learning levels, and the headphones allow them to focus without distractions. Instead of hearing 30 different voices from computers at once, they can now concentrate on their own lessons. This has helped them build confidence and independence as learners.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is that they now feel like \"real learners\" when they put on their headphones. Many of them even call it their \"special thinking time.\" The baggies have also brought them joy because each student has their own set of materials neatly organized. They love having a sense of ownership over their supplies and being responsible for keeping everything safe.\r\n\r\nSome of my bilingual students, who are still building their reading confidence, have especially warmed up to this new technology. One student who was often shy about reading out loud now feels comfortable practicing quietly with her program through the headphones. Another student who struggled to stay focused can now work for much longer stretches of time because the headphones block out noise. These may seem like small changes, but for my first graders, they are huge steps toward becoming stronger readers and writers in both Spanish and English.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support has given my students not only tools for learning, but also the excitement and confidence to use them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746497772046,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hear-stay-organized-headphone/9293952/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hear & Stay Organized: Headphones and Bags!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230802_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731560977750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batres"},{"teacherId":9230802,"projectId":9435229,"letterContent":"This year, Meeker decided to focus on writing, and the special paper I was able to order with your support has truly been a game changer in my classroom. My first graders aren't quite ready for traditional lined paper, and this resource has made such a difference. We've already used it for about four big projects, and I can see their confidence growing every day.\r\n\r\nTheir writing is more legible, and they no longer feel stressed about trying to fit letters into tiny lines. They are learning how to write tall letters that reach the top, understand what it means when letters \"hang down,\" and are even improving their finger spaces. Now, they are much more aware of how they are building sentences and expressing their ideas.\r\n\r\nAt first, my students were nervous when they saw the paper, because they knew it meant writing. But now, they get excited about it—especially because they know they can also create a drawing to match their writing. Each project brings them one step closer to becoming confident bilingual writers!\r\n\r\nIn the next few weeks, we'll be using the paper to write about manatees and sharks, and my students are so excited to dive into learning about these amazing ocean animals.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my young writers find joy in writing and grow their skills in such an important way.","fullyFundedDate":1753323335250,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-writers-in-the-making-just-ad/9435229/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Writers in the Making: Just Add Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230802_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731560977750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batres"},{"teacherId":9633548,"projectId":8577961,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in funding my project, \"Bilingual, Bicultural, Biliterate—Kinder Babies Thrive!\" Because of your support, my students have been engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that are helping them grow in both English and Spanish. \r\n\r\nThe sand trays have been an absolute favorite! My students use them to practice sight words, and I know that having that tactile experience has helped map those words in their brains.They also use them in Spanish to learn letter names, and we've even filled them with shaving cream to make number writing and recognition extra fun! The voice recording buttons have allowed my students to practice their language skills in a creative and independent way, while the small whiteboards and Spanish games have made learning both effective and exciting. \r\n\r\nOne of the things that has made me the most grateful has been seeing my students' enthusiasm when using the materials you provided. They love getting creative with the brain flakes, building and designing while using their language skills in a playful way. These resources have truly made a difference in our bilingual classroom, helping my students develop literacy skills while fostering a love for learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making such an impact on their education. As I mentioned before, this is a brand new program and it has been successful this year thanks to all of the materials that you so graciously sent for us. Your generosity has brought so much joy and engagement to our classroom, and I cannot express my appreciation enough. ¡Muchisimas gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1727462931923,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-bicultural-biliterate-kinde/8577961/","projectTitle":"Bilingual, Bicultural, Biliterate- Kinder Babies Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9633548_orig.jpg?crop=1244,1244,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740112639114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633548"},{"teacherId":9230802,"projectId":8941959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the ABC Tubs project! My 30 first-grade bilingual students have been using the tubs every day to explore the Spanish alphabet and practice identifying words that start with each letter. One of our favorite activities was when students picked a letter from the tub and then searched through objects to find items that started with that sound. They loved sharing their discoveries with classmates and building their vocabulary in both Spanish and English.\r\n\r\nWhen the ABC Tubs first arrived, the students were overjoyed! Many rushed to see the colorful tubs and explore the letters, exclaiming, \"¡Mira, mi letra favorita!\" Their excitement and curiosity were contagious, and it was amazing to see them immediately start making connections between letters, sounds, and words.\r\n\r\nNext, we will use the ABC Tubs to create mini \"alphabet books,\" where students illustrate and label words that begin with each letter. This will strengthen their phonemic awareness, expand their vocabulary, and reinforce writing skills in Spanish, while continuing to build confidence as bilingual learners. We will share these books with our dual language kindergarten peers so they can explore them too! \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this hands-on learning experience possible! Your support has truly brought the alphabet to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733287810343,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-phonics-through-exploration/8941959/","projectTitle":"Spanish Phonics Through Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Batres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230802_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731560977750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-batres"},{"teacherId":9006137,"projectId":8567057,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my second graders with tools that inspire and challenge their imaginations and creativity. We have chosen to dedicate 30 minutes every Friday to \"STEM Fridays,\" and students are free to build and design at the center of their choice. We have pulled ideas from our curriculum such as designing tools for a paleontology excavation, as well as constructing fossils. The variety of materials keeps the students engaged, knowing they will have a chance to use all of the materials at some point. Prior to STEM Fridays, my students usually only got to work as engineers once per month in their Specials class. Now they're building and exploring at least weekly, and they truly realize how special this is. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1723157665232,"projectUrl":"project/future-engineers-future-leaders/8567057/","projectTitle":"Future Engineers, Future Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9006137_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695484035959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9006137"},{"teacherId":9230802,"projectId":8571748,"letterContent":"When I received the items from Donors Choose my students started to scream once they saw the counting bears and Mr.Potato Head. From all of the kindergarten classrooms, mine was the only that didn't have counting bears so they would have to use counters instead when counting. One day, one of my students saw that one of the other classrooms had them and told everyone in the classroom. My students were sad we didn't have \"cool\" things to count with. I was happy to see them practice counting to 20 using the bears and how excited they looked using them. \r\n\r\nThe students are currently using the counting bears to practice counting up to 20. They also use them to add and subtract within 10. My students also use the therapy sand to make numbers in the sand. This really helps me because I have some friends who have a hard time holding a pencil. The sand makes them be successful in writing the numbers. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity. 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