{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gocio Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9182234,"projectId":10237711,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donation of snacks and classroom supplies including a laminating machine, pencil sharpener and pencils and copy paper. \r\n\r\nWhen a new school year begins, children are off their summer schedule and get hungry throughout the day. The healthy snacks you provided gives my students a little extra energy and helps them stay focused during the day. I also noticed that several kids haven't tried any of the snacks so I love how excited they were to taste new foods!\r\n\r\nThe pencils and sharpener are everyday necessities in our classroom! Having these supplies handy ensures that my kids can have the tools they need to complete their assignments. Trust me....we go through A TON of pencils lol!\r\n\r\nI've already used the laminating machine to protect some room decorations and make the walls look more inviting. My new \"Wow\" activity is my favorite, where students can put their gumball on the poster for wonderful behavior, effort or achievements throughout the day. Then, they get a quarter to put in the gumball machine for a prize :) Thanks so much for everything!!","fullyFundedDate":1782752232794,"projectUrl":"project/looping-to-2nd-grade-with-my-students/10237711/","projectTitle":"Looping to 2nd grade with my students!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9182234"},{"teacherId":4630609,"projectId":10122856,"letterContent":"Our students LOVE the magnetic tile blocks, They were so excited to have one zipper bag for their own set to use when they finished early with activities and tasks. Students had more time on task, and our early finishers could be creative and construct 3 dimensional structures, work on shape identification, and creating new shapes with different configurations of shapes. \r\n\r\nOur new students began this Monday and they are the go to activity when they arrive in the classroom prior to breakfast and the activity table they all want to go to. Their creativity is already beginning to show with the different creations they have been making in a short amount of time.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our little learners and your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1773840160563,"projectUrl":"project/magna-moments-for-mini-learners/10122856/","projectTitle":"Magna Moments for Mini Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4630609_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502319858725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-s-wright"},{"teacherId":3060232,"projectId":10230156,"letterContent":"Flexible seating has made a meaningful difference in our 4th grade classroom. Every student learns differently, and providing a variety of seating choices has helped my students discover what environment allows them to feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\nFlexible seating has also encouraged independence and responsibility. My students are learning that choosing a seat is not simply about comfort—it is about selecting a space that helps them do their best work. They are learning to recognize what they need to concentrate, participate, collaborate, and complete their assignments successfully.\r\nHaving this seating in my classroom has been a blessing and we cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1782397266197,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-creative-minds/10230156/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunemaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3060232_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642526039665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3060232"},{"teacherId":7184198,"projectId":10358316,"letterContent":"The \"Print. Learn. Grow.\" project has made an incredible difference in our first-grade classroom! Having a color printer right in our classroom allows me to create engaging, visually supportive learning materials exactly when my students need them. I can print colorful phonics activities, literacy centers, math games, task cards, visual directions, and hands-on resources that help make new concepts easier for young learners to understand. Color is especially valuable in first grade because it helps students identify patterns, organize information, follow visual cues, and work more independently.\r\n\r\nMy students are always excited when a new activity comes off our printer! What may seem like a simple splash of color can transform an ordinary worksheet or learning center into something that immediately captures their attention. Students especially enjoy colorful games, picture-based activities, and materials they can manipulate and use with classmates. The printer also allows me to quickly respond to student needs by creating or printing differentiated materials for extra practice, intervention, enrichment, or small-group instruction without having to wait for access to a shared school printer.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this technology helps me provide my Title I students with learning materials that are inviting, accessible, and tailored to their individual needs. Students who benefit from additional visual support have especially responded to the clear pictures, color coding, and engaging designs. Thanks to our generous donors, \"Print. Learn. Grow.\" has given me another powerful tool to turn everyday lessons into colorful opportunities for my first graders to learn, practice, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1783445065861,"projectUrl":"project/print-learn-grow/10358316/","projectTitle":"Print. Learn. Grow.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bakan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184198_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692030159914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakan"},{"teacherId":7184198,"projectId":10090132,"letterContent":"The \"Fewer Germs, Fewer Absences for Title I Students\" project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping us maintain a cleaner, healthier learning environment. With young students sharing supplies, learning materials, tables, and classroom spaces throughout the day, germs can spread quickly. Having cleaning and hygiene supplies readily available allows us to regularly clean high-touch surfaces and materials and reinforce healthy habits with students.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources help keep my students where they need to be—in school and learning! For my Title I students, every instructional day matters. Fewer illnesses and absences mean more opportunities to participate in daily phonics, reading, math, and hands-on learning experiences without missing important instruction. This project has helped create a classroom that feels clean, cared for, and ready for learning each day. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for helping protect both our students' health and their opportunity to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1772550334438,"projectUrl":"project/fewer-germs-fewer-absences-for-title-i/10090132/","projectTitle":"Fewer Germs, Fewer Absences for Title I Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bakan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184198_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692030159914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakan"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":10130806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our Safety Patrol program! Because of your kindness, our student leaders now have new patrol belts and badges that they are incredibly proud to wear.\r\n\r\nThese items are more than just uniforms—they represent responsibility, leadership, and service to our school community. Each morning and afternoon, our patrol members help keep fellow students safe while developing confidence, teamwork, and valuable leadership skills.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make these students feel recognized and valued for the important role they play each day. Thank you for investing in our school and for helping our young leaders shine. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773442335021,"projectUrl":"project/safety-patrol-belts-and-badges/10130806/","projectTitle":"Safety Patrol Belts and Badges","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7416084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783043565685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katekramer03"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":10226925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, *Small Gifts, Big Thanks for My Safety Patrol Leaders*! Your generosity allowed us to recognize and celebrate the incredible students who serve our school each day with leadership, responsibility, and kindness.\r\n\r\nThe end-of-year gifts were a huge hit! Our 5th grade graduates especially loved their graduation plushies, and the star pens and squeeze stars were favorites among all of our patrols. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminded us how much even small gestures of appreciation can mean.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our Safety Patrol leaders feel valued and celebrated. Your kindness helped create special memories for these student leaders as they wrapped up another successful year of service.","fullyFundedDate":1777980757009,"projectUrl":"project/small-gifts-big-thanks-for-my-safety-pa/10226925/","projectTitle":"Small Gifts, Big Thanks for My Safety Patrol Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7416084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783043565685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katekramer03"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":10017539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Sending Our Students Off With Joy\" project! Your generosity helped us celebrate our students and send them into summer feeling loved, valued, and proud of all they accomplished this year.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project was the *Letter from Your Teacher* book. Each student received their own copy, and all of their teachers signed it with personalized notes, encouragement, and special memories from the year. Watching students read these messages was truly heartwarming. Some smiled from ear to ear, others gave hugs, and a few even shed tears as they shared that they didn't want to leave. The books became cherished keepsakes filled with love and reminders of how much they are cared for.\r\n\r\nThis year brought tremendous growth, hard work, and success. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to recognize our students' efforts and send them into summer with smiles on their faces and confidence in their hearts.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, your support makes a lasting impact. Thank you for helping us create joyful memories and a meaningful end to a wonderful school year. Your generosity reminds our students that there are caring people cheering them on every step of the way.","fullyFundedDate":1770078205019,"projectUrl":"project/a-gift-to-remember-sending-our-students/10017539/","projectTitle":"A Gift to Remember: Sending Our Students Off With Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7416084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783043565685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katekramer03"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":10087931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3rd Grade Glow Party celebration! Your generosity helped us recognize and celebrate the incredible hard work, perseverance, and growth our students demonstrated during FAST Reading testing.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, our students worked tirelessly to strengthen their reading skills, practice important strategies, and build confidence as learners. The Glow Party gave them something exciting to look forward to and served as a meaningful way to celebrate their accomplishments and dedication.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students were able to enjoy a fun, memorable experience filled with glowing decorations, special treats, music, and lots of smiles. More importantly, they felt proud of themselves and recognized for the effort they put into reaching their goals.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, opportunities like this create lasting memories and help foster a positive school culture where hard work is celebrated. Thank you for helping us show our students that their effort matters and that their successes deserve to be recognized.\r\n\r\nOur 3rd graders truly shined this year, and your kindness helped make that possible. Thank you for being part of their journey and helping us create a celebration they will remember for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1773839842586,"projectUrl":"project/glow-for-the-win/10087931/","projectTitle":"Glow for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kate Kramer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7416084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783043565685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katekramer03"},{"teacherId":5506830,"projectId":10082417,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our Donors Choose project, our 4th grade students now have access to a variety of recess supplies that have made a meaningful impact on both our classroom community and students' daily experiences at school. Items such as balls, jump ropes, games, and outdoor activity equipment have encouraged students to stay active, work together, and build positive friendships during their break time.\r\n\r\nRecess has become more than just a break in the day — it has become an opportunity for students to practice teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Students who may have struggled socially are now finding ways to connect with classmates through organized games and shared activities. The supplies have also helped students return to the classroom more focused, refreshed, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, especially in a Title I school setting, these recess materials provide experiences and opportunities they may not always have access to outside of school. Seeing the excitement and joy on their faces each day has been incredible. Your generosity has helped create a more positive, active, and inclusive environment for our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770419936551,"projectUrl":"project/active-recess-active-minds/10082417/","projectTitle":"Active Recess! Active Minds!","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":7184198,"projectId":10130284,"letterContent":"Your generosity has completely transformed our classroom environment and has made a lasting impact on my students. Thanks to the \"Organized Spaces, Focused Faces\" project, our classroom now feels calm, welcoming, and ready for learning each day. My students were absolutely thrilled when the materials arrived. They eagerly helped unpack supplies, organize materials, and find homes for everything in our classroom. Many students immediately commented on how \"clean,\" \"pretty,\" and \"easy\" the classroom felt afterward. For many of my students, having a structured and organized learning space helps them feel safe, confident, and prepared to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every single day during reading, writing, math, and small group instruction. The chair pockets and organizational tools have helped students become more independent and responsible for their own learning materials, while instructional supports allow transitions to happen more smoothly with fewer distractions. One of my favorite moments happened during small group reading instruction when students quickly gathered all of their supplies independently without confusion or lost materials. What used to take several minutes now happens in seconds, allowing us to maximize valuable instructional time and stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support our growing independence and academic goals. My students are currently working on strengthening their reading comprehension, phonics, and math problem-solving skills, and having an organized environment helps them stay engaged and ready to participate. Because of your kindness, my students are learning in a classroom that promotes focus, responsibility, and confidence. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a space where they can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1773848816783,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-focused-faces/10130284/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Focused Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bakan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7184198_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692030159914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bakan"},{"teacherId":7416084,"projectId":10088323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Safety Patrols Ready to Lead\" project! Your generosity is helping provide our student leaders with the tools and recognition they deserve as they serve our school community each and every day.\r\n\r\nOur Safety Patrols work hard before school, after school, and throughout the day to help keep our campus safe, welcoming, and organized. They model responsibility, kindness, leadership, and teamwork for younger students, and they take great pride in their roles. Because of your support, we are able to celebrate their hard work while also helping them feel prepared and confident as leaders.\r\n\r\nFrom patrol gear and badges to special recognition items, every piece helps our students feel valued and appreciated for the important jobs they do. Many of these students thrive when given opportunities to lead, and your kindness helps encourage them to continue growing into responsible and caring young leaders.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, your generosity truly makes a difference. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in opportunities that build confidence, leadership, and school pride. 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