{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rafael Hernandez K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2486548,"projectId":10587920,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the new Spanish graphic novels from ¡Cómics, Aventuras y Más! Comics, Adventures & More! They immediately wanted to look through the books, share their favorite characters, and decide which stories they wanted to read first. The excitement showed me how powerful it is to have high-interest books that students can connect with and enjoy in Spanish.\r\n\r\nThese books will give my students more opportunities to read independently while building vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence. I'm excited to see these graphic novels become a regular part of our classroom library and help my students discover that reading can be fun, engaging, and something they look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1790768609329,"projectUrl":"project/cmics-aventuras-y-ms-comics-advent/10587920/","projectTitle":"¡Cómics, Aventuras y Más! Comics, Adventures & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2486548_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x1908,y1397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757089045371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dzerkacz"},{"teacherId":2486548,"projectId":10583759,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited to receive the Spanish editions of \"El Club de las Baby-Sitters\". They immediately recognized the characters and were eager to explore the books, talk about the stories, and choose which one they wanted to read. Having graphic novels that connect to their interests makes reading feel fun and accessible while encouraging students to see themselves as capable readers.\r\n\r\nThese books will give my students more opportunities to read independently and build their Spanish vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence. I'm especially excited to see students recommending the books to one another and developing a classroom community where reading is something they genuinely enjoy. This project is helping me build a Spanish classroom library filled with books that students are excited to pick up and read.","fullyFundedDate":1790779384901,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-in-spanish-el-club-de-la/10583759/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels in Spanish: El Club de las Baby-Sitters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2486548_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x1908,y1397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757089045371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dzerkacz"},{"teacherId":2486548,"projectId":10587856,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive \"Hombre Perro\" books in Spanish! Many of them immediately wanted to look through the books, talk about the characters, and decide which one they wanted to read first. Seeing their enthusiasm for reading was especially exciting because these high-interest graphic novels give students a fun and accessible way to engage with books in Spanish.\r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to seeing these books become a regular part of our classroom reading routines. They will give my students opportunities to build their Spanish reading skills, read independently, and develop confidence as readers. Most importantly, I hope their excitement about *Hombre Perro* helps turn that initial excitement into a lasting love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1790788908937,"projectUrl":"project/hombre-perro-building-a-love-of-reading/10587856/","projectTitle":"Hombre Perro: Building a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2486548_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x1908,y1397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757089045371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dzerkacz"},{"teacherId":2486548,"projectId":10264465,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Building Bilingual Success With Binders\"! These binders have helped my students stay organized and take greater ownership of their learning. Students can keep important classwork, reference materials, vocabulary, and resources in one place, making it easier to review their learning in both English and Spanish.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped me create a more organized and accessible learning environment where students can find the tools they need and build independence. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them feel prepared and confident in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787525145598,"projectUrl":"project/building-bilingual-success-with-binders/10264465/","projectTitle":"Building Bilingual Success With Binders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2486548_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x1908,y1397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757089045371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dzerkacz"},{"teacherId":2486548,"projectId":10152160,"letterContent":"\"Visual Math: Breaking Barriers in Two Languages\" has had a positive impact on my students by making math instruction more visual, interactive, and accessible. The monitor has become an important part of my small-group instruction, allowing students to clearly see math problems, visual models, examples, and student work. In a bilingual classroom, this is especially helpful because I can display mathematical vocabulary, directions, and representations in both English and Spanish, giving students multiple ways to access and understand the content.\r\n\r\nThe Apple TV has also allowed me to easily share student thinking with the class. I can display student work on the monitor so that we can examine different strategies, discuss mistakes, and explain our mathematical reasoning together. Students are excited to see their work shared, and this has helped create a classroom culture where their ideas and problem-solving strategies are valued.\r\n\r\nTogether, the monitor and Apple TV have strengthened my ability to provide targeted small-group support while also making student thinking visible to the entire class. These tools have helped me create a more engaging and inclusive math environment where students can see, discuss, and communicate their mathematical thinking in both languages.","fullyFundedDate":1777996505618,"projectUrl":"project/visual-math-breaking-barriers-in-two-la/10152160/","projectTitle":"Visual Math: Breaking Barriers in Two Languages","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2486548_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x1908,y1397&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757089045371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dzerkacz"},{"teacherId":9080090,"projectId":10477372,"letterContent":"Your donation has made all the difference for our students this year! We kicked off the year by teaching them essential executive functioning skills and having them learn how to use a binder effectively and efficiently. This is a skill that will benefit them, not only in 5th grade, but as they grow and prepare for middle and high school. It is so exciting to watch them use the materials and appreciate what it means to stay organized. Thank you for contributing to their learning and to their organization this year!","fullyFundedDate":1787146830584,"projectUrl":"project/binders-for-bilingual-students/10477372/","projectTitle":"Binders for Bilingual Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080090_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700367947565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9080090"},{"teacherId":10650903,"projectId":10595776,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our classroom! The new screen cover has transformed our TV into a dynamic tool for teaching and learning. With the cover, group lessons are now more engaging and responsive to students. \r\n\r\nAs students share their ideas with the class, we illustrate their thinking right onto the slides in real time, just as on a whiteboard. In math, we have constructed picture graphs, found the difference between values on bar graphs, represented multiplication situations with equal groups drawings, and shown step-by-step solutions for addition and subtraction problems. As readers and writers, we have annotated texts and diagrammed how our sentences are organized into a paragraph. Students love coming up to write on the screen, and they appreciate as teachers represent their ideas as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1788744636963,"projectUrl":"project/make-tv-screen-an-interactive-whiteboard/10595776/","projectTitle":"Make TV Screen an Interactive Whiteboard During Group Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10650903"},{"teacherId":2521503,"projectId":10191183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation! The materials we received are already making a difference in our classroom and helping my students feel organized, prepared, and ready to learn.\r\nAfter many years away from the classroom, getting back to teaching has been exciting, but also a bit of an adventure! When I left the classroom years ago, I gave away many of my teaching materials, never imagining that I would one day need to build my classroom collection all over again. Starting from scratch can be overwhelming and expensive!\r\nYour generosity has made that transition so much easier. Because of your support, I have been able to start the school year with materials that help me create a classroom where students have the tools they need to learn and participate. Many of the items you donated will be used for years to come and in so many different ways. The pocket charts, for example, can support literacy activities, vocabulary development, organizing information, and student practice. I love knowing that the materials you helped provide will continue to be useful to my students long after this school year.\r\nComing back to the classroom has reminded me just how much I love teaching and how important it is to have the right tools to support students. Your donation has helped make that return a little easier and a lot more joyful.\r\nThank you for believing in teachers, supporting students, and investing in learning. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for the difference you are making in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786457543755,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-from-scratch/10191183/","projectTitle":"Building A Classroom from Scratch","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2521503_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472174613391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eroper"},{"teacherId":7486243,"projectId":7740897,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you for the donation of the Ipads for our Art classroom. We've been using them in making animation projects, documenting our art works, researching and creating digital art projects. \r\nIn this digital era, while we strive to foster the ancient knowledge and understanding of diverse and traditional artistic tools and techniques, we also value the benefits and wonderful aspects that new technologies bring to the artistic world. It's in this balance between the old and the new that our students learn and grow.\r\nThank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1701705836339,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-digital-art/7740897/","projectTitle":"Tools for Digital Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7486243_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598494307764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maria-robertlopes"},{"teacherId":4769504,"projectId":6942238,"letterContent":"Our new mailbox organizer has made a tremendous impact in our kindergarten classroom! We use it every day to organize student work, take-home folders, and important classroom materials. It has helped create smoother routines and given students more independence as they learn to find and manage their own work.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the mailbox organizer, they were very excited to find their own labeled slots. They loved looking for their names and quickly began taking responsibility for putting away and collecting their papers. One special moment was watching students proudly deliver completed work to the correct mailbox and help classmates find theirs.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning, students will use the mailbox organizer to collect writing projects, literacy activities, and work samples that showcase their growth throughout the year. The organizer helps us stay organized and ensures that important work makes it home to families. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping our young learners build responsibility, independence, and organizational skills every day!","fullyFundedDate":1666953693087,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/6942238/","projectTitle":"Organization is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4769504_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630708500672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-enriquekinder"},{"teacherId":4679753,"projectId":10218668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project and for believing in our PreK dual language learners. With the weather beginning to warm up, we are especially excited to put these new resources to use and spend more time learning outdoors.\r\n\r\nMy PreK students thrive when learning is active, playful, and connected to the real world. Because of your generosity, our outdoor space will become an extension of our classroom, one where children can move, collaborate, and explore while building early academic skills and developing language in both English and Spanish.\r\n\r\nMaterials such as the sticky-ball dart board, alphabet bowling, and karaoke microphone will encourage movement, coordination, and joyful peer interaction through games, music, and guided play. These experiences support students' health, wellness, and social development while creating natural opportunities for bilingual communication.\r\n\r\nOur outdoor learning materials: sensory sand and molds, water-building blocks, bug counters, animal figures, and giant stencils, will transform outdoor time into hands-on investigations. Students will explore nature, practice early math and science skills, and express their ideas through drawing and writing, even sharing bilingual letters and artwork through the pretend mailbox.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for investing in our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778602780139,"projectUrl":"project/playing-exploring-and-learning-outdoor/10218668/","projectTitle":"Playing, Exploring, and Learning Outdoors in Two Languages","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4679753_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503363142603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherpita"},{"teacherId":4679753,"projectId":10196018,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our student-led literacy community service initiative possible. Because of your generosity, our classrooms are beginning an exciting journey where older students step into leadership roles and younger students receive joyful, meaningful literacy support.\r\n\r\nWe have just begun implementing the new Spanish literacy and phonics resources, and they are already shaping our work. Our students are using syllable flip books, Elkonin boxes, word-mapping tools, and hands-on phonics games to plan upcoming peer-tutoring sessions. During one of our first preparation moments, a group of 5th graders practiced breaking apart Spanish words using Elkonin boxes, excitedly discussing how they would explain syllables and sounds to their kindergarten buddies.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reaction was immediate enthusiasm. They were eager to explore, touch, and test each tool, proudly saying things like, \"This will really help them learn to read!\" The resources made the responsibility of being a tutor feel real and empowering.\r\n\r\nNext, students will begin weekly peer-tutoring sessions with K–3 classrooms, designing play-based literacy centers, and leading decoding and blending activities in both Spanish and English. This project is just beginning, but it is already building a culture of service, leadership, and shared responsibility for literacy across our school. 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