{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lorna J Kesterson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3286882,"projectId":10276880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom an even more welcoming and comfortable place to learn! Our new beanbag chairs serve so many purposes throughout the day. We use them as our \"Seat of Honor\" for the Helper of the Day, giving that special student a fun way to feel celebrated. They are also a favorite addition to our library center, creating a cozy spot for students to read and providing another flexible seating option for students who work best with a little change from their regular seats.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us create a classroom where students feel valued, comfortable, and excited to learn. Whether they are enjoying a special day as Helper of the Day, reading a book, or finding their perfect spot to focus, these beanbags are enjoyed every single day. Thank you for making our classroom a little more cozy!","fullyFundedDate":1787179850875,"projectUrl":"project/sit-back-and-learn/10276880/","projectTitle":"Sit Back and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3286882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463600883162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kinder"},{"teacherId":3286882,"projectId":10278344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The ABC Arcs were not available, so I ordered the Letter Tracing Sensory Pads from Hand2Mind. The sensory pads are amazing! My students love them and are 100% engaged while working. They give my students a fun, hands-on way to practice letter formation while building important fine motor skills. The sensory experience helps make learning more engaging and gives students the opportunity to trace letters repeatedly as they develop muscle memory and confidence in their handwriting.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps provide meaningful learning experiences that meet students where they are and make foundational skills fun to practice. We are so grateful for your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779222446646,"projectUrl":"project/abc-arcs/10278344/","projectTitle":"ABC Arcs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3286882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463600883162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kinder"},{"teacherId":313624,"projectId":10601652,"letterContent":"As a reading strategist and Dyslexia Liaison, I come across many struggling readers in all grade levels. We are working hard to make sure all of our struggling readers here at Kesterson ES have access to grade level curriculum. Your generous donations have helped us reach that goal. We were able to create pouches of bluetooth headphones and text readers for our struggling readers and students with indicators of Dyslexia to use in their classrooms to assist them with reading tasks. It's truly amazing how technology has impacted our students. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1788794333338,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-words-building-confident-read/10601652/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Words, Building Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ybarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/313624"},{"teacherId":4363381,"projectId":10572181,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students. They have already put the printers to use. They created motivational \"keys to their success\" and printed them. Each student designed a key that held a motivational word. These were personalized and then printed. Students clip them to the backpacks so that they can see their product every day. Not only does this create motivation for the student and a sense of pride since they created it, it allows other students to see what is possible. Making the students realize that there is a lot possible with creativity and drive, makes this amazing. \r\nThank you for providing the tool they needed to make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1788480763263,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-from-the-screen-to-the-st/10572181/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas From the Screen to the Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Donald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4363381_orig.jpg?crop=816,816,x0,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673378872700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4363381"},{"teacherId":8133472,"projectId":10247519,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting \"Pieces of the World: Exploring Cultures Through Mosaic Art\"!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity is giving my students the opportunity to explore cultures from around the world through the creativity and hands-on experience of mosaic art.\r\n\r\nFor my students, this project is about so much more than creating beautiful artwork. As they learn about different cultures, patterns, symbols, and traditions, they are also practicing communication, following directions, fine-motor skills, creativity, and working together. Each piece they create gives them a chance to express themselves and connect with the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make these meaningful learning experiences possible. We are so excited to begin creating our mosaics and sharing what we learn along the way!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring the world into our classroom, one piece at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778096107468,"projectUrl":"project/pieces-of-the-world-exploring-cultures/10247519/","projectTitle":"Pieces of the World: Exploring Cultures Through Mosaic Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8133472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779919353616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133472"},{"teacherId":8139833,"projectId":9979932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom vacuum! Because of your support, our students now have a cleaner, calmer, and more predictable environment that directly impacts their ability to focus, learn, and grow every single day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are highly sensitive to unexpected sensory input, clutter, and messes. Before your gift arrived, simple things like crumbs from snack time or dirt tracked in from recess could become overwhelming distractions that disrupted their entire day. Now, we can quickly sweep up those sensory triggers, maintaining the peaceful and orderly environment my students rely on to feel safe and secure.\r\n\r\nBeyond keeping our physical space clean, this vacuum has already become a powerful tool for our life-skills instruction. Our students are actively using it to practice responsibility, build independence, and take pride in caring for their classroom. Watching them master this new routine and grow more confident in their abilities has been absolutely wonderful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done so much more than just provide a cleaning tool; you have helped create a sanctuary where unique minds can thrive without distraction. We are profoundly grateful for your investment in our students' well-being and future.","fullyFundedDate":1777142300994,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-calm-minds/9979932/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camarena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139833"},{"teacherId":4938804,"projectId":9813224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and generosity toward our \"Gifts Galore\" project! Because of your support, our classroom is filled with joy, motivation, and meaningful moments that my students will cherish all year long.\r\n\r\nYour gifts have made an immediate impact across three dynamic areas of our classroom community:\r\n\r\nDaily Motivation: The new treasure box items have revitalized our positive behavior incentives. Students are working harder, supporting their peers, and taking real pride in earning rewards for their positive choices.\r\n\r\nCelebrating Every Child: Having dedicated birthday gifts ensures that every single student feels seen, valued, and special on their big day—regardless of what resources they might have outside of school.\r\n\r\nGenerosity in Action: The supplies to make holiday gifts allow my students to experience the pure joy of creating something thoughtful with their own hands to share with their families.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just funded supplies; you have helped build a warm, inclusive classroom environment where kindness is celebrated and every child knows they belong. Thank you for making our school days so bright!","fullyFundedDate":1765587932937,"projectUrl":"project/gifts-galore/9813224/","projectTitle":"Gifts Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512936233491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misha-strunk"},{"teacherId":4938804,"projectId":10000536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Because of your kind donations, our classroom is now equipped with dry-erase clipboards, crayons, pencil boxes, and zipper pouches that have truly transformed the way my students learn every day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made a noticeable difference in our daily routine. The dry-erase clipboards have brought a new level of interactive learning into our classroom—students can write, erase, and share their work instantly, whether we are working together on the carpet or independently at our desks. It gives every child a voice and allows me to see their thinking in real time.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the pencil boxes and zipper pouches have brought structure and pride to our room. Having designated homes for their crayons and tools helps my students take ownership of their learning materials, keeps our space organized, and saves precious instructional time during transitions. Most importantly, it ensures that every student has equal access to the organized tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. You haven't just provided supplies—you've created an environment where my students feel cared for, prepared, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768175706517,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-kindergarten-classroom-shine/10000536/","projectTitle":"Help Our Kindergarten Classroom Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512936233491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misha-strunk"},{"teacherId":4938804,"projectId":8206699,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Puzzles and Kindergarten: The Perfect Fit!\" a reality for our classroom! Your support has brought so much joy, learning, and hands-on growth to our kindergarteners.\r\n\r\n**How We Use the Resources**\r\n\r\nOur new puzzles have become a favorite part of our daily morning centers and small-group rotation time. Recently, during a math and spatial-awareness center, I watched two students work together on a large floor puzzle. At first, they struggled to fit two tricky border pieces together, but by talking through the colors and shapes, they solved it on their own. Seeing them high-five each other with proud, beaming smiles was an unforgettable moment that highlighted the teamwork and problem-solving these tools encourage!\r\n\r\n**Student Reactions**\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived and we opened them together during circle time, the classroom erupted in pure excitement! Their eyes lit up seeing all the colorful designs and new challenges. They couldn't wait to dive in, and several students immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\"\r\n\r\n**Next Steps in Our Learning**\r\n\r\nNow that our students have built confidence with basic spatial puzzles, our next step is using specialized literacy and number-sequencing puzzles. These will directly support our upcoming units on sight word recognition, counting patterns, and early storytelling skills.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our littlest learners and giving them the tools to puzzle their way to success!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Strunk","fullyFundedDate":1715114972768,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-and-kindergarten-the-perfect-fi/8206699/","projectTitle":"Puzzles and Kindergarten: The Perfect Fit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Strunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938804_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512936233491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misha-strunk"},{"teacherId":4363381,"projectId":10235105,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students. This addition to our classroom has increased the speed in which students can create a model and have it in their hands. Each model can take hours to print, so having an additional printer in the room allows more students to create work.\r\nThe new addition is also faster than the older models we have, so it allows students to really see the changing in technology and learn to appreciate the improvements. \r\nHaving updated technology in the classroom keeps the students engaged and interested in being at school. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778096473245,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-learning-fun/10235105/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Donald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4363381_orig.jpg?crop=816,816,x0,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673378872700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4363381"},{"teacherId":9579403,"projectId":9827273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Game On\" project to life! The addition of the skee ball game and game buzzers has completely transformed the energy in our classroom, turning everyday lessons and behavior goals into exciting challenges.\r\n\r\nThe skee ball game has quickly become our favorite motivation tool. My students have been working extra hard to complete their tasks, stay focused, and reach their personal goals just for a chance to earn a turn at the game. Meanwhile, the game buzzers have taken our lesson reviews to a whole new level. Turning test prep into a game-show-style challenge has made academic review interactive, high-energy, and genuinely fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us games—it gave my students an incredible reason to show up, push themselves, and enjoy learning together. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764732417357,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-bringing-energy-and-fun-to-our/9827273/","projectTitle":"Game On! Bringing Energy and Fun to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spindel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579403_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719799517240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579403"},{"teacherId":3286882,"projectId":10204670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our testing motivators project for our 3rd–5th grade students! These little incentives helped encourage our students as they work through the challenges of state testing and let them know that their hard work and perseverance are noticed.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students helped prepare the testing motivators for the older grades. They were so excited to be part of a project that allowed them to give back to our school community. It was a wonderful opportunity to teach them that even kindergarteners can make a difference and show kindness to others.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supported not only our older students as they tackle an important academic challenge, but also helped our kindergarteners experience the joy of giving and serving others. 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