{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cameron Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3757225,"projectId":9492272,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our project. These markers are truly an essential tool for our math class on a daily basis. We go through a lot of markers and the cost is very high. Too much for my students families to purchase so I have to purchase them and the cost is a lot. But the cost if worth it each time for it makes math more fun and engages my students on the daily. \r\n\r\nWe are do fond and appreciative of Donors Choose for all the hard work they do to help others support us year after year. As we know life is expensive today but the needs of our students also continue to grow. Our students and their families are up against a lot and they need every ounce of support. \r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough for your help and support. Time and time again you have made a profound impact on my students and their learning environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1753978425578,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-math-discovery/9492272/","projectTitle":"Essentials + Math + Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3757225"},{"teacherId":9913243,"projectId":9143164,"letterContent":"thank you so much for you incredible donations. Thanks to you my students have had the opportunity to create amazing work of arts, expressing their learning throughout their amazing creativity. \r\n\r\nWe had the opportunity to create different projects such as, a monarch butterfly after learning about the life and life cycle of the monarch butterfly; during hispanic history month studens were able to express their learning about Puerto Rico through their art and decorated the door for a school contest.","fullyFundedDate":1746785530963,"projectUrl":"project/learn-through-art/9143164/","projectTitle":"Learn Through Art.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913243"},{"teacherId":3587060,"projectId":9609422,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your wonderful donation. Because of you, my students have a brand new rug to sit on every day. This rug is the center piece to our classroom. It is where we gather every morning to start our day, where we conduct our morning meetings, where we listen to our read alouds, where we do our social-emotional learning, where we learn about phonemic awareness, where we have our dance parties, and where we conclude our day. The rug is where we come together and do our learning. Having a safe and comfortable space is so important for my students' learning, and our new rug provides that for my students.\r\n\r\nI placed the rug and their new number spots on the rug before my students arrived for the day. When they walked in they were so amazed. They all screamed and said \"Wow! We have a new rug!\" They were drawn to the letters around the rug and they asked about the number spots. We use our number spots to know where to sit on the rug and even use them for games. I love that I can clean the rug quickly with the carpet sweeper, even the students want to help!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. Your donation will not only help my students this year, but the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1757463753854,"projectUrl":"project/fun-on-a-rug/9609422/","projectTitle":"Fun on a Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alcacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3587060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533613835416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3587060"},{"teacherId":3111547,"projectId":5784031,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to a beautiful collection of books and materials that nurture their hearts as much as their minds. The stories that name feelings and give advice have quickly become classroom favorites. My students love reading books that help them understand emotions, relationships, and resilience—they're learning that it's okay to feel, and that every feeling has a purpose.\r\nThe fidgets and mind games have been a wonderful addition, too. Students use them during moments of stress or frustration to calm down and refocus. It's incredible to watch a child who once shut down during a tough moment now reach for a sensory tool or book and self-regulate.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is the safest and most consistent part of their day. These resources have turned our classroom into a place of calm, connection, and growth. You've given them more than books—you've given them understanding, comfort, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1631047869252,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-students-self-regulate/5784031/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help Students Self-Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mateescu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3111547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508460675847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3111547"},{"teacherId":9971360,"projectId":9696358,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. I was unable to buy the headphones originally listed because they were sold out. Nonetheless, I was still able to supply headphones for the class. I also managed to acquire additional items, including a few violin neck rests, books for my younger students, and snacks for the classroom. \r\n\r\nYour donation enabled the project to impact many more students than anticipated, and I appreciate your generosity. These extra items had a positive impact on the entire school from grades K-8. Once again, thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758584148702,"projectUrl":"project/our-musicians-need-a-new-set-of-ears/9696358/","projectTitle":"Our Musicians Need a New Set of Ears!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971360"},{"teacherId":1797527,"projectId":9161791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith the new headphones, students are now able to focus during lessons, use online learning programs without distractions, and work at their own pace. They've become more confident and engaged during reading activities—especially those who need extra practice or prefer audio support. The headphones have also created a calmer, more productive classroom environment where every student can do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows our students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. We're deeply grateful for your generosity and for investing in our learners' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746460855654,"projectUrl":"project/technology-essentials/9161791/","projectTitle":"Technology Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cygan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1797527_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474977169952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1797527"},{"teacherId":3837835,"projectId":9639746,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the materials they need to truly bring their ideas to life. The colored pencils, markers, scissors, and glue have already transformed our classroom projects. Instead of being limited in how they share their thinking, students can now add vibrant illustrations, cut-and-paste visuals, and polished final touches to their work. During writing and science, they've been eager to use the new supplies to create graphic organizers, posters, and visual explanations that show both their creativity and their understanding.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the bins of colorful materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many shouted out ideas for what they wanted to create—posters, comics, and even handmade books. For some of my students, especially my English Learners, having art supplies as tools for communication has opened new ways to express their thinking. It has been powerful to see how markers and glue can become bridges for learning and sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using these resources in an upcoming project-based learning unit where students will design posters to communicate important messages about community, environment, and science. Your contribution didn't just provide art supplies—it provided my students with tools for expression, collaboration, and confidence. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1756070721587,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-communicate-supplies-for/9639746/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, Communicate: Supplies for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durkee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3837835_orig.png?crop=920,920,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690390071955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-durkee"},{"teacherId":9913243,"projectId":9114339,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. Your donation have helped me and my students so much. Thanks to your donations my students have been able to learn without worrying about having sufficient classrooms materials.\r\n\r\nWe have done cut and paste activities, finding evidence using the highlighters and math word problems. They have access to pencils everyday and do not have to worry about finding pencil which is a huge thing at their age. They also have access to erasers. This has all been posible because of you. Thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1745613153183,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics/9114339/","projectTitle":"The Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913243"},{"teacherId":2972957,"projectId":9458124,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom once again. Your continued efforts to keep my students supplied with materials, is absolutely amazing! The classroom supplies that are now part of the student's table groups make for a very easy transition from one project to another and from one assignment to another. Not many people realize the difficulty that comes with providing the under-privileged youth the necessary means to learn, thank you for recognizing that and being willing to give of yourself to help.","fullyFundedDate":1752611896902,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-new-year-out-right/9458124/","projectTitle":"Start the New Year Out Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Addington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2972957_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535036200870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2972957"},{"teacherId":3837835,"projectId":9263388,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my 3rd graders are now fully equipped with their very own personal whiteboards and markers—and the energy in our classroom has completely transformed!\r\n\r\nThe moment I passed out the whiteboards, their eyes lit up. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now eagerly solving problems and holding up their boards with pride. Math has become more interactive and engaging—whether we're practicing place value, solving multi-step word problems, or playing math games, everyone is actively involved and excited to show their thinking. The whiteboards allow me to quickly see who understands the concept and who needs extra support, helping me give immediate feedback that keeps learning on track.\r\n\r\nThese materials are fostering a safe space for risk-taking and collaboration. Students feel comfortable trying new strategies, erasing mistakes, and trying again. This simple tool has built confidence, increased participation, and turned math time into one of the most joyful parts of our day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools—and the spark—to see themselves as mathematicians. Your kindness is making a lasting impact on their learning and their belief in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1755692274911,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-muscles-with-every-marker/9263388/","projectTitle":"Building Math Muscles with Every Marker!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durkee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3837835_orig.png?crop=920,920,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690390071955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-durkee"},{"teacherId":9693158,"projectId":9242926,"letterContent":"The students are enjoying the new books that you so graciously funded for our classroom library! During transition times, they have been excitedly grabbing the new books and bringing them to me for me to read aloud. Our English learners are also more engaged with the read alouds as well as the English speakers since I translate the Spanish words on each page into English. \r\n\r\nThe students' favorite books as of right now are the pigeon series books and Pete the Cat series books. I have to read at least one Pete the Cat book everyday. We cannot express our gratitude enough for your generosity and what it means for our students. Their love of learning begins with us and you are helping to foster that love of learning through your donation. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786364295,"projectUrl":"project/books-gateways-to-worlds-planes-cant-t/9242926/","projectTitle":"Books: Gateways to worlds planes can’t take us!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693158_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724189471995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693158"},{"teacherId":2972957,"projectId":9190500,"letterContent":"Once again, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity and kindness has come in clutch!! Each and every one of my 8th-grade students will benefit from the supplies provided in the \"Year End Stock Up\" project. In science, we are always busy working on projects, science labs and writing. The students love to put their hands on materials in order to dig deep and learn. We appreciate the fact that you understand the great work that is going on at Cameron Magnet School for the Arts. 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