{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"DiLoreto Magnet Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3095908,"projectId":8737520,"letterContent":"### How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\n\r\nMy seventh-grade students are using their new literary notebooks every day as a place to think, question, reflect, and grow as readers and writers. These notebooks have become an important part of our ELA classroom. Students use them to annotate texts, record unfamiliar vocabulary, track character development, identify themes and central ideas, and collect meaningful pieces of textual evidence. We also use them for quick writes, creative responses, and reflections about what we are reading.\r\n\r\nOne particularly meaningful part of our work is teaching students to move beyond simply finding an answer in a text and explaining *why* that answer matters. Students are learning to select strong textual evidence and explain how it supports their thinking. Their notebooks give them a dedicated space to practice these skills, revisit their thinking, and see how much they have grown. They are creating their own personal collections of learning that they can refer back to throughout the year.\r\n\r\n### How did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nMy students were genuinely excited to receive their new notebooks! There is something special about having a notebook that belongs entirely to you, where you can write, sketch, brainstorm, and express your ideas. They were eager to personalize their notebooks and begin filling the pages. For many students, having their own dedicated space for their thoughts and ideas makes them feel more invested in their learning. It may seem like a simple resource, but having materials of their own helps students feel prepared, organized, and proud of the work they are doing. I love seeing them take ownership of their notebooks and treat them as something valuable.\r\n\r\n### What are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong, independent readers and critical thinkers. We are working on analyzing characters, identifying themes and central ideas, and using relevant textual evidence to support our interpretations. Students will continue using their literary notebooks to track how characters change throughout a story, record important moments, make inferences, and explain the significance of an author's choices.\r\n\r\nAs we move into more challenging texts and prepare for the expectations of the SBAC assessment, these notebooks will serve as valuable tools for practicing annotation, close reading, and written analysis. My ultimate goal is for students to become confident enough to approach a challenging text, ask thoughtful questions, support their ideas with evidence, and explain their thinking independently. These notebooks will help us build those skills one page at a time!\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to our donors for providing these resources. Your generosity has given my students more than just notebooks; it has given them a place to develop their voices, organize their thoughts, take academic risks, and recognize their growth as readers and writers. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1727365056896,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-way/8737520/","projectTitle":"The Write Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3095908_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589810714136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3095908"},{"teacherId":3095908,"projectId":8186527,"letterContent":"## How This Project Has Impacted My Students\r\n\r\nThe donated e-readers have made a tremendous difference in my classroom by giving my seventh-grade students greater access to reading and helping them develop a genuine love of books. As a middle school ELA teacher, one of my biggest goals is to help students see reading as something they enjoy rather than something they are simply required to do for school. These e-readers have helped make that possible!\r\n\r\n\r\nTechnology is such a valuable tool in today's classrooms because it allows students to engage with reading in new and exciting ways. The e-readers give my students access to a wide variety of books, allowing them to explore different genres, discover new authors, and choose stories that interest them. They also make reading more accessible and convenient, especially for students who may not always have books available at home. Having this technology in the classroom allows students to read independently, build stamina, strengthen comprehension, and develop their vocabulary while taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having the freedom to explore so many books in one place! They love being able to browse titles, find something that catches their attention, and immediately begin reading. There is something especially rewarding about watching students get excited about choosing their next book. The e-readers have sparked conversations about what everyone is reading, encouraged students to recommend books to one another, and created a wonderful sense of excitement around independent reading.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful aspects of this project has been seeing students who previously struggled to find books they enjoyed become more enthusiastic about reading. Some students who were initially reluctant readers have become much more willing to pick up a book and spend time reading independently. For students who may read below grade level or lack access to books at home, the e-readers provide an opportunity to explore reading in a way that feels engaging and accessible. Watching their confidence grow and seeing them become excited about reading is incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThese e-readers are more than just a technology donation; they are helping create a classroom culture where reading is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and students begin to see themselves as readers. I am so grateful for the generosity of our donors and for their investment in my students. Your kindness is making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1706987679510,"projectUrl":"project/i-love-e-reading/8186527/","projectTitle":"I Love E-Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3095908_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589810714136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3095908"},{"teacherId":2814409,"projectId":10142957,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these classroom supplies. They have made instruction more efficient and created a productive learning environment.\r\nThe students love using the desk! It gives students a place to work on projects or collaborate with peers. The desktop organizers help store and sort student supplies and keep these frequently used resources easy to reach. Together, these supplies help manage student work and reference materials, make materials easier to find, and support flexible classroom layouts and smooth transitions. They also help maximize classroom space and keep the room tidy. Your generosity makes a world of difference each day!","fullyFundedDate":1786052655464,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-to-enhance-instructio/10142957/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies to Enhance Instructional Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2814409_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x482,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581121400278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2814409"},{"teacherId":8435873,"projectId":10192994,"letterContent":"We want to thank you for your generosity. Our school is always in need of materials and motivational rewards for our students. Our students come from different backgrounds and don't always have many educational tools at home to make learning fun. We love to encourage them to try their best in all academic areas like reading and math. \r\n\r\nSecond graders are still young and need support to practice and learn the skills they need to be successful in school. Using reading and math manipulatives such as educational puzzles and games engages them while they learn having fun with their peers. \r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for all the resources and small rewards we received. We are putting them into great use. The students are loving the prizes when they perform well. This positive encouragement is making a difference. Muchas gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1786410807749,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-adventure-for-reading-and-math-b/10192994/","projectTitle":"Let the Adventure for Reading and Math Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintanilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689079833679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8435873"},{"teacherId":2814409,"projectId":10092479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Your support truly makes a difference.I wanted to share how your contribution has been helping our classroom. The classroom reward jars are a visual reminder where students can see their progress toward rewards. The prizes vary from calming tools like therapeutic putty and squishies that help students stay focused to positive phone calls home. With these resources and clear expectations, we are creating an environment where every student thrives, and we make the most of our learning time. The students love getting to spin the spinner to see what they have earned! This system has already proven to be very motivating for my students.\r\n\r\nWhen students stay focused and engaged, everyone learns better. Your donations have been helping us encourage on-task behavior through positive reinforcement and keep our class working together. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1784557214982,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-support-to-maximize-le/10092479/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Support to Maximize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2814409_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x482,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581121400278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2814409"},{"teacherId":8275601,"projectId":10181819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping make our classroom special! Our new rug arrived just in time for our new kindergarteners, and it looks beautiful in our room! My students love it! I'm so happy to have a cozy, colorful space where my students can gather to hear a story, to learn together and to play. It means so much to me to be able to create a warm and welcoming place for my new little learners. Your kindness has helped make that possible. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom and for helping us start the year with such a wonderful, welcoming space for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1783027969777,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-rug-for-kindergarten/10181819/","projectTitle":"Colorful Rug for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dtara"},{"teacherId":3989397,"projectId":10276110,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved having these games available! We have been using them as a fun way to practice teamwork, communication, and problem-solving while also giving students opportunities to interact with one another outside of our regular classroom lessons. Giant Connect Four and Giant Jenga have been especially popular, and it has been wonderful to watch students encourage one another, take turns, and work together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the games, they were so excited and immediately wanted to try them. For my English learners, these activities are also a great way to practice speaking and listening in a more relaxed setting. They are communicating with their classmates, learning how to explain their thinking, and building confidence using English without even realizing how much they are practicing.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to continue incorporating these games into our classroom community-building activities and use them as opportunities to reinforce communication, cooperation, and social skills. Thank you so much for providing my students with a fun and meaningful way to learn, connect, and build relationships with one another!","fullyFundedDate":1783027971883,"projectUrl":"project/big-games-big-learning-big-smiles/10276110/","projectTitle":"Big Games, Big Learning, Big Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3989397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752663802139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3989397"},{"teacherId":3989397,"projectId":10138891,"letterContent":"The color toner has made such a difference in the materials I am able to provide for my students. I have been using it to print colorful visuals, vocabulary activities, charts, and other learning materials that help my English learners better understand new words and concepts.\r\n\r\nMy students immediately notice when their learning materials include color and pictures, and they are much more engaged and excited to use them. For students who are still developing their English skills, being able to connect a word to a colorful picture or visual can make something that was confusing suddenly make sense.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, I will be using the color printer to create materials that support reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Having access to color printing allows me to create lessons that are more engaging, easier to understand, and better suited to the needs of my multilingual learners. Thank you so much for helping me provide my students with resources that build both their English skills and their confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1783027967621,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-our-classroom-learning/10138891/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Our Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3989397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752663802139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3989397"},{"teacherId":3989397,"projectId":10138909,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new art supplies! The paints and brushes have already been put to great use creating bulletin boards and displays around our school. They love seeing their artwork displayed for other students and staff to enjoy, and it has given them a real sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are using the materials to create projects for Hispanic Heritage Month. They are learning about Hispanic cultures and traditions while using art to share what they have learned. These projects have also given them opportunities to practice new vocabulary and express their ideas in a way that feels comfortable and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all of the new supplies, they were so excited and couldn't wait to start using them. For students who are still learning English, art gives them another way to communicate, participate, and feel successful. We are looking forward to continuing to use these materials for classroom projects, bulletin boards, group activities, and celebrations throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and helping bring more creativity into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778243886941,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-without-words-art-for-esl-le/10138909/","projectTitle":"Creativity Without Words: Art for ESL Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3989397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752663802139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3989397"},{"teacherId":8708854,"projectId":10166749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Love of Reading Year: 2nd Grade Edition\"! Your generosity is helping make a special difference in the lives of my second-grade students, who are growing as bilingual readers in both Spanish and English.\r\n\r\nThis year, my goal is to help my students truly fall in love with reading. Your support is helping me build a classroom library filled with engaging, fun, and age-appropriate books in Spanish. These books will give my students more opportunities to see themselves, their cultures, and their experiences represented in the stories they read.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to watch my students explore these new books, discover characters they connect with, laugh at funny stories, learn new things, and become more confident readers. Having a variety of Spanish books available in our classroom will encourage them to read for enjoyment while continuing to strengthen their literacy skills in both languages.\r\n\r\nYour donation is giving my students something truly meaningful: the opportunity to discover the joy of reading in their own language while becoming stronger bilingual readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting their love of reading, and helping me create a classroom where every child can find a book that makes them want to turn the next page!","fullyFundedDate":1783027970909,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-reading-year-2nd-grade-edition/10166749/","projectTitle":"Love of Reading Year: 2nd Grade Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8708854_orig.png?crop=272,272,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679581377062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8708854"},{"teacherId":4693960,"projectId":10328015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for my classroom supplies. This is the first year that I was able to offer a textbook to my students that can aid their science learning. They absolutely love the \"Everything You Need to Ace Middle School Science\" book, and I frequently catch them reading independently. Many students have purchased their own copies to keep at home.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the textbooks, the organization supplies of pencil packs, pencils, and erasers has helped so much in the classroom. Each student has their emergency pencil pack, and it has drastically reduced the amount of time it takes to hand out replacement pencils, AND students know exactly where to go when they need an extra pencil. \r\n\r\nAll of this was made possible by donors, and I truly appreciate what you were able to contribute to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1781726513345,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-study-tools-for-middle-school-s/10328015/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Study Tools for Middle School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duve","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4693960_orig.jpg?crop=2833,2833,x42,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569597307969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/duvescience"},{"teacherId":2814409,"projectId":9595005,"letterContent":"We are immensely grateful for the donation of the adjustable computer table, which has significantly enhanced the functionality of our classroom. This versatile piece of furniture currently serves as our dedicated computer station, providing students with easy access to essential materials for their work. Adjacent to it, we have efficiently organized our headphone and mouse storage, streamlining our daily activities and maximizing our classroom space. \r\nWe are grateful to the cord organizers for ensuring that all potential tripping hazards on the rug have been carefully addressed. Their meticulous attention to detail has created a safer and more organized environment, allowing us to move freely and confidently without concern for safety. Thank you for your thoughtful and diligent work in maintaining a hazard-free space.\r\nYour generous contribution has not only saved us time but also improved our overall organization. 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