{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture - Lower School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8845809,"projectId":10093431,"letterContent":"This project has a variety of materials to be inclusive in many different area of study units. And with that it has impacted our classroom with equity and accessibility. For my students with diverse learning needs and disabilities, where traditional paper and pencil lessons were creating barriers for them to participate. This gives them the sensory need to be hands on with their learning as we build language in immersion. My students have made so much connection by being inclusive with everyone as they move forward with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1772125454395,"projectUrl":"project/stem-all-around/10093431/","projectTitle":"Stem All Around","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pang Shoua Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8845809_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685558601725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845809"},{"teacherId":4400970,"projectId":10159884,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding games and activities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a love of STEM learning. Because of your kindness, students now have access to engaging tools like Legos, chess, magnetic tiles, and Mad Libs that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and imaginative thinking. These hands-on experiences help make learning both meaningful and fun. \r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping create an environment where students cane explore new ideas, build confidence, and develop important skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and curiosity. Thank you for making a lasting difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1775098815993,"projectUrl":"project/playful-minds-powerful-thinkers/10159884/","projectTitle":"Playful Minds, Powerful Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. PangBee Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400970_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697751676632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4400970"},{"teacherId":4400970,"projectId":10159823,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding test dividers and engineering tools for our third grader students. Your kindness has created a more focused and engaging learning environment where students can think creatively, solve problems independently, and build confidence in their abilities. These resources are helping our young learners develop important critical thinking skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nDue to your support, our students now have opportunities to explore, design, and collaborate in meaningful ways. The dividers allowed for improved concentration during assessments, while the engineering tools encourage hands-on learning. The books also help students to think outside of the box and stretch their perspectives. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1773853488944,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-thinkers-tools-for-curious/10159823/","projectTitle":"Engineering Thinkers: Tools for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. PangBee Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4400970_orig.jpg?crop=641,641,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697751676632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4400970"},{"teacherId":3193391,"projectId":10168494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting us through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made it possible for our students to have access to a laminating machine, and its impact will be felt every single day.\r\n\r\nFrom vocabulary cards and math manipulatives to visual schedules, games, and hands-on activities, laminated resources stay clean, durable, and ready for learning. This means more engaging lessons, more independent practice, and more opportunities for students to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe students are excited and have been using laminated cards for everyday learning. This project will not only benefit kids this year but many more in the future. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1776460862575,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-learning/10168494/","projectTitle":"Preserving Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3193391_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541428840816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkong"},{"teacherId":8187051,"projectId":10201540,"letterContent":"We want to convey our deepest gratitude for your generous gift of headphones for our kindergarten classroom. For our youngest learners, the world is full of sound, and your support has provided them with the gift of focus. These headphones are more than just equipment; they are a gateway to literacy and independence. With them, our students can now immerse themselves in digital \"read-along\" books, hearing the nuances of language and phonics without distraction. They can navigate their personalized learning assignments with confidence, moving at their own pace in a quiet, dedicated space. \r\n\r\nIn a busy classroom, the ability to tune in to a story or an interactive lesson makes a profound difference in a child's development. Because of you, our students are not just completing assignments, they are discovering a whole new way to listen to a story uninterrupted. They are experiencing a new joy with reading and learning. Your commitment to our classroom ensures that every child has the tools they need to succeed daily. Thank you for investing in our students' futures and for being a vital part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1776636307437,"projectUrl":"project/sound-for-success-headphones-for-every/10201540/","projectTitle":"Sound for Success: Headphones for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187051_orig.png?crop=484,484,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695751008382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8187051"},{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":10123583,"letterContent":"Such kind and generous donations! Thank you for your generosity. Students were excited to have received such fun learning materials. They enjoyed the matching games. We used the games right away in our math small group. It was perfect timing since we just finished our unit on fractions. I use fraction 2-3 for my lower math groups and the 4-5 fractions for my at grade level math groups. There were so many different concepts in one set that I chose addition of like denomators. We practiced how to explain the steps in solving addition of like denominators using sequencing words such as first, next, then and finally. The matching games was a hit, Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1776463441156,"projectUrl":"project/the-language-of-math/10123583/","projectTitle":"The Language of Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":5304079,"projectId":10134751,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! Students enjoyed reading the varity of books for each phrase of phonics. In our reading small group, we learned or reviewed different sounds: consonants, vowels, blends, and diagraphs. We also touched on sight words. We then used the books to practice reading the sounds we learned. Each student had their own book from the set to read with teacher support or guidance. There are 12 books from a set so students are able to practice the sounds as many times as they need in order to become proficient with each of the sounds introduced. Students felt successful as they are reading. They were able to learn new facts about various science topics. Thank you again for provided students with resources to support their reading development and their learning of various science related topics.","fullyFundedDate":1773326077981,"projectUrl":"project/reading-through-science/10134751/","projectTitle":"Reading Through Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vichaiyarath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5304079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523480112063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5304079"},{"teacherId":9009118,"projectId":10149474,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts! With a classroom of 20 students, we are able to see bigger print and pictures better. Students are able to compare different size books that are in our classroom too. Not only are we able to see these books in a bigger size, we now have collections of classic books that we can read year after year. We love these big books! Additionally, the big books make it easier to point out where the title of the books are, see the spaces, and notice where the text and pictures are. We appreciate you and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774963845965,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-big-books/10149474/","projectTitle":"We Love Big Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Her","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009118_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704921674464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9009118"},{"teacherId":9009118,"projectId":10134218,"letterContent":"Ever since we received the new STEM materials, students are more engaged during our active learning time where they decide how they would like to use their time to play and learn. The students were excited as I started putting up the different parts of the activity wall. I see them consistently going to the activity wall. The early foundations of becoming engineers and learning science and math begins with curiosity and being able to manipulate with hands-on materials. Your generous donations has given our class those materials and the opportunity to stay engaged while sparking joy. We are grateful and would not be where we are today if it wasn't for you.","fullyFundedDate":1774963677767,"projectUrl":"project/fun-stem-activities-for-early-learners/10134218/","projectTitle":"Fun STEM Activities for Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Her","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009118_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704921674464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9009118"},{"teacherId":9193741,"projectId":10129910,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for bringing \"Building Blocks of Genius: STEM Play for Future Architects\" to life! When the boxes arrived, my students were absolutely buzzing with excitement. Seeing their faces light up as they unboxed the new building materials was a highlight of our month—they couldn't wait to start creating.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we are using these resources during our daily STEM exploration time. It has been incredible to watch my students engage with their own ideas, transitioning from simple stacks to complex structures. These materials aren't just toys; they are tools that are helping my students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1776190238980,"projectUrl":"project/building-blocks-of-genius-stem-play-for/10129910/","projectTitle":"Building Blocks of Genius: STEM Play for Future Architects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9193741_orig.jpg?crop=2254,2254,x0,y308&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754351038203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9193741"},{"teacherId":8187051,"projectId":10173740,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been in the room when I told my students their new chair pockets were finally here! The kids were so buzzed, shouting out questions like, \"What are we going to put in the pockets? or Which pocket will our pencil boxes go\" When the boxes arrived and we slipped those vibrant blue and red pockets over their chairs, the excitement was absolutely contagious. It was a true \"Wow\" moment for us. Before your gift, my students spent so much of their time just digging through clutter to find their writers' notebooks. Now, seeing them walk in and have everything they need right at their fingertips has given them such a sense of pride and autonomy over their own little space.\r\n\r\nWe are in the middle of our plant life cycle, which can be a lot for a kindergarten student to keep track of—between their writing notebooks, plant journals, and writing tools, things can end up all over the floor. But with these pockets, the change was instant. During our very first session using them, I watched my students—even the ones who usually get overwhelmed by a messy desk—independently grab their materials and settle right into work. They actually stayed focused for 20 minutes longer than usual! It has turned their chairs into these cozy, personalized \"learning stations\" where they can really dive deep into their animal facts without the stress of losing their pencil or notes.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited for what's coming next as the kids move from the journaling/writing phase into full-blown research. These pockets are going to be lifesavers for holding their peer-editing rubrics and messy drafts as they get ready for their big \"research\" projects. Your kindness did so much more than just help us clean up; you gave my students a tool that makes them feel prepared and confident every single day. They feel like you really believe in them, and seeing that spark in their eyes is the best gift of all. Thank you for making our classroom a place where they can truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1775146602334,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success-chair-pockets-to/10173740/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success: Chair Pockets to Support Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187051_orig.png?crop=484,484,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695751008382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8187051"},{"teacherId":2467946,"projectId":10166031,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to buy books for my students. The students were surprised when they heard that they were receiving a chapter book written in their own language. We've been talking about the book when it was published. Now they finally own one. The books got here on time for our unit, Hmong History and Leaders. We will read and learn about our ancestors' struggles. This donation will make a lasting impression on my students. I know they will remember this moment for many more years to come.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1774351509681,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-first-hand-experience/10166031/","projectTitle":"The Power of First-Hand Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Na Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467946_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628638290863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2467946"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76103","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":1,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":92,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"638.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":76103,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture - Lower School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture - Lower School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/phalen-lake-elementary-school/76103"}