{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Inez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9923381,"projectId":9113381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project! The students were so excited when I unboxed all of the STEAM materials. Students have been utilizing the materials in the library after I have read to them and they have checked out their books. I have been able to design STEAM projects that relate to the books I am reading with students. The STEAM materials have added a hands on component to the books I am reading in the library. \r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed using the materials to build and expand their knowledge of topics related to books. These have included designing and building structures, fashion design with the fashion plates, creative writing and drawing using the drawing tablets, and creating characters and building designs with Blockaroo and Picasso blocks. \r\n\r\nThe next lesson that I am planning on teaching is on architecture. The 3rd-5th grade students will be using the Art-chitect set to create blue prints using scale and measuring tools, learn about architectural graphic symbols and incorporate these symbols to represent elements like doors, windows and walls. Students will be learning about the structure of a house, interior design & decorating.\r\nThank you so much for contributing to the fun in learning for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1744923863918,"projectUrl":"project/makers-in-the-library-building-creatin/9113381/","projectTitle":"Makers in the Library: Building, Creating, Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923381"},{"teacherId":9063944,"projectId":9528097,"letterContent":"The colorful stools have brought so much excitement and energy into our art room! Students use them every day during painting, drawing, and sculpture projects, and they love how easy it is to move and collaborate. The stools have truly transformed our space. Our classroom now feels like a real art studio where creativity flows freely.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked in and saw the stools, they were so surprised and thrilled! Many said, \"These are way better than chairs!\" Their enthusiasm filled the room and set such a positive tone for our art time together. The bright colors and flexibility have made the environment more welcoming and fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe're continuing to make art and the new stools make it easy for students to work together and share ideas. Thank you for helping us create a space that inspires creativity and joy every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1758829987343,"projectUrl":"project/art-studio-seating/9528097/","projectTitle":"Art Studio Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063944_orig.jpg?crop=2438,2438,x3816,y1431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685982754072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063944"},{"teacherId":7106578,"projectId":9423658,"letterContent":"Hello amazing supporters of students! \r\nYour generosity and kindness with the donation of the headphones has been incredibly beneficial for my group of students. Thanks to your support, I was able to provide 27 students with a brand-new set of headphones for their school year. What a fabulous way to get their year started off right! What is even more exciting is that the headphones came with a speaker and are incredibly soft on their little delicate ears. \r\nThis year I have a group of 27 students. Our district, just this year, implemented a new literacy program which requires headphones with a speaker, but the district would not provide new headphones. Instead, teachers were expected to use the older set or sets that we had been provided in years past, but there were many that were broken. Little kiddos are still learning how to be gentle and take care of their headphones, but they usually do not last more than a year. Kids transfer from classroom to classroom and cords get twisted, stepped on or accidentally broken. \r\nWorking on our BOY, beginning of the year testing, was difficult. Many students were frustrated, teachers were frustrated, and many had to share headphones. I am so thankful that my classroom and these students did not experience this frustration and angst during their first few weeks of school. Instead, students were able to vote on and choose a color of their choose. This created buy in, accountability, and responsibility. I read and students listened too the book, Headphones on Strike, by Mary Nhin. This is a silly book that shows all the ways headphones can be abused and teaches young learners what not to do, and how to use and store their headphones. I was able to purchase a show holder that I hang from a door. Each slot is numbered and students were assigned a number and slot. This is where they store their headphones so cords will not get tangled and the ear pieces will not break while being shoved in a desk. \r\nNot only do the students use their new and colored headphones for their work, but they also get to use them for pleasure. Students enjoy the learning games – both in reading and in math – that have music and speaking. They enjoy listening to calm music while working. Many of these students come from a low-income status and their families might not be able to afford new or nice headphones. Because of your amazing donation, each student was able to start their school year with a calm confidence. Not only did the students benefit, but so did I. I appreciate that I did not have some of the stressors that other teachers experienced. This was incredibly beneficial to the mental and physical health of the students as well as myself. \r\nYour generosity helped students get their school year started without a hitch or hiccup. You are appreciated more than I can express. I appreciate each and every person who, not only donate to my project, but thank you for supporting teachers everywhere.","fullyFundedDate":1752236817305,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-win/9423658/","projectTitle":"Headphones for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelsie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106578_orig.jpg?crop=3088,3088,x0,y530&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722009305176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106578"},{"teacherId":9009428,"projectId":9362334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Because of your donation, my students are now able to participate with their own devices and stay actively engaged in every lesson. They love listening to read-alouds and especially enjoy hearing themselves read—it's a joy that makes reading come alive for them.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for the smiles I see each day as they explore new stories and gain confidence in their own voices. Watching them fall in love with school and with reading is a gift, and it's one I get to witness because of you.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1747772018155,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-say-it-upcycle-the-day/9362334/","projectTitle":"\"Hear It, Say It, Upcycle the Day!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009428_orig.png?crop=382,382,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740165700607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-damianortiz"},{"teacherId":9009428,"projectId":9125026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your gift has truly transformed our classroom into a place where students are excited to learn each day. The environment you helped create is not only engaging and inspiring, but it also fosters collaboration—students are working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another in ways that make learning come alive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom feels welcoming and uplifting for every child who walks through the door. You've helped make it a space where curiosity thrives and every student feels valued.","fullyFundedDate":1742947754032,"projectUrl":"project/blast-off-to-comfort-while-learning/9125026/","projectTitle":"Blast Off to Comfort While Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009428_orig.png?crop=382,382,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740165700607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-damianortiz"},{"teacherId":4850274,"projectId":9144696,"letterContent":"Our school has loved our school wide \"class pets\". They really have added to each classroom environment around the school and created a fun playful addition to each class. All the students, every day, ask who gets to take the \"class pet\" home for the day, and they get excited to share what they do with them when they take them home. Each classroom has their own binder that has a collection of student stories in it for when they take home the pig. This has helped develop students' writing skills as a whole school. They get excited to share their stories and they even get to read them on the morning announcements. Even after all the binders are complete with writing samples and \"adventures\" with each class pig, the adventures will continue on and students have completely bought into having a \"class pet\", even if it is just a toy pig. Each class has a unique name for their pig and students even relate the pig to the one in our book for One School One book with 'Charlotte's Web' by comparing the pig and the stories in the book and the ones they create. It really has become such an awesome project for our students school-wide. We appreciate everything and want you to know how much this has positively impacted our students here at Inez Elementary School.","fullyFundedDate":1744247825409,"projectUrl":"project/charlottes-web-live-in-the-class/9144696/","projectTitle":"Charlotte's Web Live in the Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4850274_orig.png?crop=306,306,x39,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692636314616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-j-padilla"},{"teacherId":3826924,"projectId":9292246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Stories with Holes is a classroom favorite! The premise of the lesson is I read a story with \"hole\" in it. Students can ask \"yes\" or \"no\" questions to try and come up with the solution. I NEVER give hints. Sometimes it takes days to come up with a solution. \r\n\r\nStudents love to propose answers. They stand on a chair and share their answer and it must be proposed in a statement. If they're correct, everyone cheers, if not, they get down off the chair and continue to ask questions. This creates a safe environment whereby students can learn to fail, move through it, and try again! \r\n\r\nThe lessons Stories with Holes teach is so important for critical thinking skills and perseverance! You are appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746456321086,"projectUrl":"project/stories-with-holes-a-lesson-on-critical/9292246/","projectTitle":"Stories With Holes: A Lesson On Critical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beggio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826924_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486676061249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-beggio"},{"teacherId":3826924,"projectId":9148214,"letterContent":"My students loved reading Johnathan Livingston Seagull! We read a section a day and they really thought Johnathan died after the first chapter. It was so much fun discussing the story and listening to the diverse opinions of the learners. Some thought Johnathan was brave while others, my rule followers, felt like he should have listened to their leader. \r\n\r\nWhen we were finished with the book, the students completed a writing assignment answering higher level questions. \r\n\r\nFinally, I collected the books and wrote an inscription to each child. These books were given the students as their end of the school year gift. They were so excited to keep the book and learn all of Johnathan's lessons. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1741724425962,"projectUrl":"project/jonathan-livingston-seagull-a-lesson-on/9148214/","projectTitle":"Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Lesson On Perseverance And Persistence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beggio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826924_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486676061249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-beggio"},{"teacherId":4495116,"projectId":9122622,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations towards flexible seating in our 5th Grade classroom! The students absolutely love their new wobble stools and have found that these new options help them stay focused during lessons. It's been wonderful to see their excitement as they gather around the Teacher Table, ready to learn and engage! \r\n\r\nAs donations came in, every time, students were ecstatic. They felt so important knowing that people gave their own money to a cause that was specifically created to support THEM. Because of you, students this past year, and for years to come will be supported in learning in ways that work for them! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744578272902,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-in-5th/9122622/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating in 5th!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4495116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740045684279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4495116"},{"teacherId":9034249,"projectId":8529627,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now has a reliable charging station—and it's made a huge difference! In a world where technology plays such a big role in learning, having a place to safely and quickly charge our devices has helped students stay connected, organized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBefore, we struggled with dead tablets and tangled cords, which often interrupted lessons or slowed down progress. Now, students can easily charge their devices during transitions or independent work time, making our use of digital learning tools like interactive reading apps, math games, and research activities much smoother.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the independence the charging station gives them. They feel more responsible for their devices and more in control of their learning. One student in particular, who used to get frustrated when his tablet died mid-lesson, now checks the charging station each morning and helps classmates remember to plug in. It's become a simple, yet empowering part of our classroom routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us stay charged up and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1730844467432,"projectUrl":"project/guardians-of-the-galaxy-tech-request/8529627/","projectTitle":"Guardians of the Galaxy Tech Request","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9034249"},{"teacherId":8680650,"projectId":8496442,"letterContent":"The sensory items and flexible seating have completely transformed our learning environment. During a recent group reading project, students chose where and how they wanted to sit—some curled up in scoop chairs with fidget tools in hand, while others preferred standing desks or wobble stools. It helped them stay focused, comfortable, and more engaged in their discussions. One student even said, \"I can think better when I'm not just stuck in a regular chair!\"\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up! There was so much excitement, and honestly, a little disbelief that these cool, fun tools were actually for them. They immediately started exploring—testing out each seat, figuring out which sensory items helped them concentrate, and sharing with each other. It was like watching curiosity and joy take over the room.","fullyFundedDate":1723378322243,"projectUrl":"project/squish-wiggle-and-snuggle-flexible-s/8496442/","projectTitle":"Squish, Wiggle, and Snuggle - Flexible Seating for Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hime","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680650_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y461&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720991585648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8680650"},{"teacherId":9009428,"projectId":8931190,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous support of this project. Since receiving funding, the cheer squad has proudly utilized their new pom-poms and mastered new cheers to perform. The excitement and enthusiasm on their faces have attracted more interest in the team and created a more welcoming environment for all members. The squad has expressed that, with your help, they truly feel like a professional cheerleading team.\r\n\r\nThe cheer squad will showcase their new uniforms and pom-poms at the upcoming school assembly and has also been invited to perform at various other school events. The team's confidence in performing in front of their peers has significantly grown, largely thanks to your invaluable support for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1733282060101,"projectUrl":"project/rockets-we-fly-high/8931190/","projectTitle":"Rockets, We Fly High!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009428_orig.png?crop=382,382,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740165700607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-damianortiz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82409","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":301,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":82409,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Inez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Inez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-mexico/albuquerque-public-schools/inez-elementary-school/82409"}