{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gocio Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6409466,"projectId":10012753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping my young readers grow. My students are working hard every day to become confident, independent readers, and your generosity is making a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\nOne of the most effective ways to build phonemic awareness and reading fluency is by allowing children to hear themselves as they read. Whisper Phones make this possible in such a simple, powerful way. By quietly amplifying their own voice, students can focus on the sounds in words, improve decoding and blending skills, and strengthen fluency without distractions.\r\nWith these new Whisper Phones, my students will be able to practice essential reading skills during small-group instruction as well as independent reading time. This resource is especially beneficial for my diverse learners, many of whom are still developing foundational literacy skills and rely on multisensory strategies to support their progress.\r\nAlready, my students are excited to use them, and I can see the boost in confidence as they monitor their own reading and notice their growth. Your gift is not just a classroom tool; it is a step toward helping each child become a lifelong reader.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their success. Your kindness will have an impact far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1770078205896,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-hear-themselves-read-wi/10012753/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Hear Themselves Read With Whisper Phones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodgers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6409466_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556740973750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-krodgers"},{"teacherId":6409466,"projectId":9831412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and believing in the power of literacy. As a special education teacher in a 2nd–3rd grade Varying Exceptionalities classroom, I work with students who learn in unique and wonderful ways. My learners are at a wide range of reading levels, and many are still mastering essential foundational skills such as decoding short vowels, vowel teams, digraphs, blends, and even multisyllabic words.\r\nFor students who struggle with reading, encountering books that feel too difficult can be discouraging. But when they are given access to books that match their skill level, and reinforce the same phonics patterns we practice during small‑group instruction, they experience success. And that success truly matters. It boosts confidence, builds momentum, and helps them begin to see themselves as readers.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students will have more high‑interest, accessible books that they can read, enjoy, and feel proud of. These books will help bridge the gap between instruction and independent practice, giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their decoding skills in real texts. More importantly, they will help nurture a love of reading, something every child deserves.\r\nYour support creates a learning environment where students don't just learn to read, they learn to love reading. Thank you for investing in their growth, their confidence, and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1764794116073,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-phonics-focused/9831412/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers: Phonics-Focused Books for Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodgers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6409466_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556740973750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-krodgers"},{"teacherId":9082117,"projectId":9483344,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! The sensory materials you provided have made a huge difference for my students, especially those with sensory needs. We use the sensory mats during small group and independent work to help students stay regulated and focused. \r\nThe calming tubes have become a favorite in our calm-down area, and I've already seen students independently use them to take deep breaths and return to learning. The sorting animals, counting tools, and bowls are used daily for hands-on math activities like matching colors, sorting, and counting.\r\nBecause of you, my students are growing not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1761165906355,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-grow-through-pla/9483344/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Grow Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9082117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690338675527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9082117"},{"teacherId":5506830,"projectId":9814741,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students' confidence and success in multiplication have grown tremendously. The LCD tablets have transformed the way they practice and engage with math each day. Instead of feeling hesitant to try, students eagerly work through problems, knowing they can quickly erase, adjust their thinking, and try again. This simple feature has encouraged risk-taking and perseverance—two skills that are essential for mastering multiplication. I've seen students who once struggled to recall facts or organize their work now confidently solving multi-digit problems and explaining their strategies to classmates.\r\n\r\nThe tablets have also allowed for more interactive, hands-on learning. Students use them to model partial products, area models, and arrays in a way that feels natural and stress-free. Because they can practice repeatedly without wasting paper, we are able to increase meaningful practice time while keeping engagement high. As a result, multiplication fluency has improved, accuracy has increased, and students are developing a deeper understanding of number relationships. Your support has truly made a measurable difference in both their skills and their belief in themselves as mathematicians. Thank you for helping my students multiply their success!","fullyFundedDate":1760440495859,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-skills-theyre-multiplying/9814741/","projectTitle":"We've Got Skills - They're MULTIPLYING!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5506830_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760115811815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5506830"},{"teacherId":9448666,"projectId":9859414,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving us such engaging classroom tools to help us review. So far, we have used the jenga blocks to help us review multiplication & division before our last state math test and the basketball hoop to play \"trashketball\" and review for reading with passages and questions.\r\n\r\nAnytime we give students a challenge to go along with their learning we see a huge shift in participation and effort. I am seeing this in every game we've played so far! We are saving the connect four game to review for our final state tests of the year. They know more fun combined with learning is coming and I expect nothing but greatness from it all. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762810375383,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-review/9859414/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Review!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448666_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712863591192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448666"},{"teacherId":9448666,"projectId":9780715,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in rewards for our school. Students just got their 2nd chance to shop at the end of this quarter with earned points from behavior. They were thrilled to see all the new items added to their shopping lists.\r\n\r\nOwl Hut delivery day is always a special one here as we get to celebrate great behavior! These items will last us into the last couple of quarters and I can't wait to see how hard they work after seeing all their great options. Thank you again for all that you do to reward our remarkable learners!","fullyFundedDate":1761256766384,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-remarkable-choices/9780715/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Remarkable Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9448666_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712863591192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9448666"},{"teacherId":8186413,"projectId":9875621,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! The new classroom headphones have significantly improved how students use technology for learning. In our classroom, technology supports reading, math, and small-group instruction by allowing students to hear lessons, directions, and feedback clearly. With fewer distractions, students can focus, work at their own pace, and better understand the material, making both practice and assessments more effective. Using headphones makes learning feel more engaging and helps students transition into work time quickly and confidently.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially benefited, particularly those who struggle with attention, reading, or background noise. English language learners and students in reading intervention are more willing to participate and show greater confidence when they can replay and clearly hear instructions. Overall, the headphones have helped create a calmer, more focused classroom where all students can succeed. Thank you SO much for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1762914141527,"projectUrl":"project/plugging-into-learning/9875621/","projectTitle":"Plugging into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714165525345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186413"},{"teacherId":8186413,"projectId":9810332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these Time for Kids magazines to our classroom! It is so important that children get a chance to interact with news articles and keep up with the evolving world around them (while also being wonderful for developing literacy skills)! My students are so excited each month when we get new magazines to explore! This month we are learning about the upcoming winter Olympics, which is a great way for the students to learn about and experience some cool current events. We can't wait to see what comes next!","fullyFundedDate":1762222239506,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-no-time-with-time-for-kids/9810332/","projectTitle":"Reading in no Time- with Time for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8186413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714165525345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8186413"},{"teacherId":6458476,"projectId":9929159,"letterContent":"These stem materials are a complete hit! They have been great resources as we teach gravity, and other science topics. The kids are challenging each other with these activities.\r\n\r\nIt allows children to use constructivism to solve problems, changing their brains and molding thinkers, not just doers. I introduced each stem activity to them one at a time and show them how to use it, and I've been very impressed with their ability to create, design and challenge themselves and their peers within each activity.","fullyFundedDate":1765501628233,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-cool/9929159/","projectTitle":"STEM is Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6458476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558421508475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6458476"},{"teacherId":6458476,"projectId":9834002,"letterContent":"This wagon has been a complete blessing to our classroom. Students who have emotional disabilities, often times have a hard time transitioning. This wagon has made our life so much easier, as we transition kids from the classroom to the bus. I can't imagine how he did it before this. \r\n\r\nWe can fit three students in the wagon and pushing the wagon is a luxury, many other ESE teachers have to pull a wagon which really wears on your body after a while. \r\n\r\nI am very grateful for your funding and support in our title one classroom. \r\n\r\nJennifer Tress","fullyFundedDate":1764261597299,"projectUrl":"project/wagon-na-get-to-school/9834002/","projectTitle":"\"Wagon-na\" Get to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6458476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558421508475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6458476"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":9875694,"letterContent":"This project made an immediate and meaningful difference for our Safety Patrol students. Before receiving these items, our patrols were often standing outside on chilly, windy mornings while focused on helping others get safely to class. Now, with warm hats, scarves, and gloves, they are able to perform their duties comfortably and confidently.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact, however, went beyond warmth. These items showed our students that their time, leadership, and dedication are truly valued. Wearing their gear with pride, our patrols felt recognized and appreciated, which boosted their confidence and strengthened their sense of responsibility. When students feel supported, they take even greater pride in serving others—and we saw that reflected every morning and afternoon.\r\n\r\nThis project reminded our Safety Patrols that kindness and service matter, and that our school community is grateful for the students who show up early, lead by example, and take care of others every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762509332194,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-safety-patrols-warm-while-th/9875694/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Safety Patrols Warm While They Serve!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7416084_orig.png?crop=305,305,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654043634551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katekramer03"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":9795798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our VIP Reading Event for my OWLsome students. Your kindness made this celebration possible and truly meaningful for our classroom.\r\n\r\nAfter each unit assessment, I host a special reward activity for students who set and reach their reading goals. This event was especially exciting because earlier in the school year our students had the opportunity to attend The Nutcracker ballet. To build on that experience, we themed our VIP celebration around Nutcrackers, which made it extra memorable for the students.\r\n\r\nDuring the event, students enjoyed fun games, tasty treats, and the chance to color Nutcracker ballet ornaments. Most importantly, they felt proud of their hard work and motivated to continue growing as readers. The smiles, excitement, and sense of accomplishment on their faces were priceless—and none of it would have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create such a joyful and motivating learning experience. 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