{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grainwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":9570921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our class set of El Silbón de Venezuela. We are excited to have a shared, engaging text to kick off our reading workshop each year. Having a full class set allows us to read, discuss, and explore the story together while building comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of reading from the very start of the year.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the TPT gift card. These funds will be used to purchase extra practice activities and games for both Spanish Language Arts and English Language Arts, as well as structured grammar, writing, and reading resources. These materials support small-group instruction and independent work, helping us meet students at their individual levels in both languages.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making our bilingual classroom more engaging, intentional, and supportive of all learners. Thank you for helping us create meaningful learning experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762267514927,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-first-page-to-lifelong-readers/9570921/","projectTitle":"From the First Page to Lifelong Readers: Spanish Immersion Read-Aloud","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp186984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502152351939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-vallin"},{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":9554906,"letterContent":"Thank you for sponsoring our Biografías en una Bolsa project. Because of you, our students now have access to engaging biographies in Spanish that will help bring real people and inspiring stories into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books will support important reading skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding character traits, and summarizing informational text. Students will read closely, discuss what they learn, and prepare a \"biography in a bag\" presentation to share their learning with classmates.\r\n\r\nWe expect these books to be especially helpful for students who are still building confidence reading in Spanish, while also engaging students who are eager to learn more about athletes, artists, leaders, and changemakers they can relate to.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping make reading meaningful, engaging, and empowering for our students. Thank you for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760733433098,"projectUrl":"project/biografas-en-una-bolsa-bringing-spanis/9554906/","projectTitle":"Biografías en una Bolsa: Bringing Spanish Biographies to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp186984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502152351939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-vallin"},{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":9028709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our STEM-tastic Learning Bins! The excitement in our classroom was immediate—they were so curious as they opened each bin, eagerly exploring the materials inside. From circuit building and marble runs to puzzles and engineering challenges, these hands-on resources have brought STEM concepts to life in a way that lectures and textbooks simply can't.\r\n\r\nWatching them problem-solve, collaborate, and revise their ideas in real time was incredible. These bins have sparked authentic curiosity and empowered students to think like real scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using the learning bins during weekly STEM rotations, allowing students to dive deeper into physical science, engineering, and design thinking. Your donation has created ongoing opportunities for exploration, creativity, and growth—and we're so grateful. Thank you for helping fuel the next generation of innovators!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1746645949228,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-learning-bins-hands-on-expl/9028709/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Learning Bins: Hands-On Exploration for Young Innovators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp186984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502152351939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-vallin"},{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":9073266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, ¡Libros en Español! Cultivating Young Bilingual Readers! We're so excited to share that the books you helped bring to our classroom have made a huge difference already.\r\n\r\nMy students love the new Spanish books—especially the ones with the full bilingual dictionaries at the back! Those have been total game-changers. They help students feel more confident tackling challenging texts during their independent reading time, and it's been amazing to see them stick with longer chapter books instead of giving up when they hit a tough word.\r\n\r\nIt's been especially rewarding to watch some of my quieter students totally light up when they find a story that grabs them. One told me, \"Can I take this book home? I really want to keep reading it tonight.\" That's the kind of excitement and confidence we were hoping to build—and you helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students access to books that challenge, support, and celebrate their bilingual journey. We're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1744238449920,"projectUrl":"project/libros-en-espaol-cultivating-young-bi/9073266/","projectTitle":"¡Libros en Español! 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The engaging stories introduce new words and sentence structures in context, helping my students apply them in real-world communication. This hands-on approach is essential for their language development.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite classroom routines is Libro Lunes (Book Monday), where I read aloud the first chapter of a new book each week. This tradition has become a highlight for my students, who eagerly await the cliffhangers at the end of each chapter. After each Libro Lunes, the students are eager to check out the books and continue the stories on their own, which fosters a love for reading and motivates them to explore the diverse new titles we've added.","fullyFundedDate":1738396360943,"projectUrl":"project/vamos-a-leer-help-fill-our-spanish-clas/8872505/","projectTitle":"Vamos a Leer: Help Fill Our Spanish Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp186984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502152351939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-vallin"},{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":8673929,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th-grade students and myself, I want to extend our gratitude for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom through DonorsChoose.org. Your support makes a difference in the lives of my students and helps us create a positive, focused learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have healthy snacks to enjoy throughout the day, allowing them to stay energized and engaged in their studies. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping make our school year a little brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1723985598344,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-08-1/8673929/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-08-18","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp186984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502152351939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-vallin"},{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":8929243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Science is Fun: Hands On STEAM Activity Bins project! \r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments so far was when we first unboxed the materials. The excitement in the room was palpable! Students immediately dove into exploring the new materials—building structures, experimenting with simple machines, and creating their own experiments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making all of this possible. Your support is helping our students explore the world of science in ways that are both fun and meaningful, and we can't wait to see where their curiosity takes them next!","fullyFundedDate":1731522783114,"projectUrl":"project/science-is-fun-hands-on-steam-activity/8929243/","projectTitle":"Science is Fun: Hands On STEAM Activity Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp186984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502152351939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-vallin"},{"teacherId":186984,"projectId":8517986,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 5th-grade Spanish Immersion class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our project, Young Cientificos: Help Build Our Spanish Science Reading Library! Your donation has not only provided us with incredible new books, but it has also increased engagement with non-fiction reading in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of you are passionate readers yourselves, and I know you'll be pleased to hear about how these books are inspiring our students. In particular, the new collection of informative texts—especially those about outer space—has sparked a genuine love of reading and curiosity about the world beyond our planet. These books have introduced new vocabulary, built our scientific understanding, and reinforced the skills that are vital for becoming strong readers and thinkers in both Spanish and English.\r\n\r\nWe often do partner reading, where students read together in pairs, helping each other with unfamiliar words and discussing what they've learned. This encourages collaboration, builds confidence, and helps them learn to articulate their thoughts in Spanish. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us build this Spanish Science Reading Library. 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