{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manzano Mesa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10081924,"projectId":9469980,"letterContent":"Students were very excited when they walked into the classroom and saw the new carpet. Their excitement was genuine—the rug made the classroom feel new and welcoming. The carpet created a warm, inviting space that has made class discussions feel more like a community conversation than a lesson. \r\nOur classroom carpet has become the heart of our learning space. Students use it every day during quiet reading time, where students settle into their own cozy spots and dive into their books.\r\nThe carpet will continue to serve as our gathering place for morning circle time, mini-lessons, and read-aloud time. 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This new way to organize has made it so much simpler. Again, thank you so much for your help and support!","fullyFundedDate":1750774690031,"projectUrl":"project/old-dog-new-way-to-organize/9412717/","projectTitle":"Old Dog, New Way to Organize","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4149328_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481693813403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4149328"},{"teacherId":4149328,"projectId":9386645,"letterContent":"Our new Olivia Reading Corner is up and running. Our bench did not come in until a few weeks ago, so I had to wait to get it all set up. It has become a really magical place for students to sit and read. It is one of the favorite places to be! Olivia, the sweet girl it honors, would be smiling if she saw it! The kids say it feels like they are in a reading forest everytime they go and sit and read it in. I am so appreciative of the help and support to get this project done! Your generosity is a blessing!","fullyFundedDate":1750183976679,"projectUrl":"project/updated-olivias-reading-corner/9386645/","projectTitle":"Updated Olivia's Reading Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4149328_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481693813403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4149328"},{"teacherId":10012684,"projectId":9334046,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity in providing these wonderful new resources for our classroom! I am using the supplies to motivate my students to work hard and celebrate their growth. The punch cards allow me to highlight individual strengths and recognize role model behavior. My students are so excited when they earn punches, it's become a favorite part of their day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students literally cheered! They couldn't wait to open everything and add new treasures to our class prize box. Since then, I've seen them go above and beyond helping each other with chairs, contributing more to class discussions, and showing kindness to their peers. The positive energy has been contagious, and learning has become even more fun.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students are diving into teamwork with our \"Jolly Rancher Wars.\" Each week, table groups work together to earn points, and the team with the most points at the end of the week wins Jolly Ranchers. It's been such an engaging way to practice cooperation and encourage students to lift each other up.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought so much joy and motivation to our classroom. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact on my students' learning and school experience!","fullyFundedDate":1747342248973,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-role-model-behavior-and-good-c/9334046/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Role Model Behavior and Good Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746361704106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrael"},{"teacherId":10012684,"projectId":9333891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these wonderful resources for our classroom. We are using the materials to support math concepts and to create interactive notebooks across all academic areas. This allows students to learn by doing and building, designing, and organizing their knowledge in creative ways. The hands-on approach has transformed our classroom into a fun and engaging learning space that is accessible to all students, regardless of their economic backgrounds.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the supplies, they were so excited and appreciative. They could hardly wait to get started, and their enthusiasm has continued each time we use the materials. Your generosity has not only given them tools to learn but has also made them feel valued and supported. We are truly grateful for the lasting impact you are making in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1747161578919,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9333891/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746361704106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrael"},{"teacherId":10012684,"projectId":9315656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My students are using the new resources during STEAM bin time and team-building activities. These materials have given them the opportunity to collaborate, problem-solve, and explore hands-on projects that bring science and engineering concepts to life. One of our favorite activities has been using the STEAM bins in small groups, where students take on different roles and work together to build creative solutions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were absolutely thrilled and they couldn't wait to dive in and start exploring. Now, they look forward to \"STEAM bin days\" with excitement and enthusiasm, often asking when the next one will be. Your contribution has not only provided engaging learning opportunities but has also created lasting joy and inspiration in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746634962731,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-steam-bin-activities-needed/9315656/","projectTitle":"Supplies and STEAM Bin Activities Needed!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746361704106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrael"},{"teacherId":2338196,"projectId":9431960,"letterContent":"When students walked into the STEAM lab, the experiment table was covered with a green cloth adding a sense of mystery to the new station. Students had big cheeky grins and waves of chatter rippled through the crowd as they discussed what they thought was below the table cloth. Then, voila! A new experiment station was revealed! \r\n\r\nTheir reaction was priceless - some classes said \"Ooooh\" and some said \"Ahhhhhh\" and others said \"Let's go!\". A month later, almost every student in grades K, 1, and 2 had a chance to experiment with mixing colors in test tubes, floating paper clips with surface tension, or investigating how many drops of water a penny can hold. The students are pros at asking questions and doing tests to find answers. They made some amazing colors by mixing on their own, including blue-gray, bronze, purplish-red, brown, \"sea-green\" and of course orange, green, and purple. They are really taking an interest in the new learning station and are developing fine motor skills with pouring from measuring cups and using pipettes as tools. \r\n\r\nTo my surprise, now that we are doing some free choice stations, many students want to come back and repeat the same experiments a second time! In the next 2 weeks, a new experiment called Oobleck will begin, where students can explore a gooey corn starch substance with properties of both a liquid and a solid. They are looking forward to the next adventure with experimentation. Thank you again for making these experiments possible and sparking curiosity!","fullyFundedDate":1753674709666,"projectUrl":"project/k-2-experiment-explore-engage/9431960/","projectTitle":"K-2 Experiment, Explore, Engage!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2338196_orig.jpg?crop=2539,2539,x399,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758672735535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nairscience"},{"teacherId":9991520,"projectId":9314935,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my project to provide students with 3-subject notebooks. Your contribution had made a lasting impact. These notebooks have helped students stay organized, keep their materials in one place, and better manage their assignments. For many, this has been their first time using such a practical tool. The difference in the students' confidence and academic focus has been remarkable. Students are more prepared, take clearer notes, and participate more actively. Your kindness directly supports their success—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787005442,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write/9314935/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potthoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991520"},{"teacherId":9991520,"projectId":9315097,"letterContent":"Introducing STEM Bins as a morning activity has had a powerful and positive impact on my students, setting a purposeful tone for the rest of the day. Instead of rushing into academics, we have been able to ease into learning through hands-on exploration. STEM Bins create a calm, focused morning routine that reduces anxiety, supports smoother transitions, and helps my students to start the day with curiosity and excitement. STEM Bins allow my students to have choice and self-directed learning. This encourages independence and builds confidence as students explore and create on their own terms. We love beginning our day in such a fun and engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1746492636593,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-to-start-our-day/9315097/","projectTitle":"Stem Bins to Start Our Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potthoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991520"},{"teacherId":9991520,"projectId":9235429,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are enjoying stories that they can see themselves in. By incorporating student choice with culturally relevant books, group discussions, and creative activities, this project has sparked a genuine interest in reading. Many of my students have become more eager to read independently and have begun to see books as sources of enjoyment rather than just assignments. Whether through reading aloud, sharing reflections, or completing projects tied to the books, my students have shown pride in their work, and shared their cultures with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1744223922993,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-through-reading/9235429/","projectTitle":"Teaching through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potthoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991520"},{"teacherId":3705017,"projectId":9321523,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom is now filled with supplies that are making learning more engaging and effective for my students. The colorful sticky notes, highlighters, and markers you provided have become powerful tools for helping students interact with what they read and learn.\r\n\r\nInstead of feeling overwhelmed by new information, my students are now able to highlight key ideas, jot down quick questions on sticky notes, and color-code important details. These strategies are helping them break big concepts into smaller, manageable pieces, which builds confidence and strengthens comprehension. It is such a joy to see students excitedly using these tools, not only because they are fun and colorful, but because they give them a sense of ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference. You have helped create a classroom environment where students are developing lifelong study skills that will serve them well beyond this school year. Thank you for investing in their success and for believing in the importance of giving students the right tools to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746786883998,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basicswith-a-pop-of-color/9321523/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics...with a Pop of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3705017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469756859250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3705017"},{"teacherId":3705017,"projectId":9235585,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has grown in ways that will have a lasting impact on my students. The new books you helped provide have already begun sparking excitement, curiosity, and a deeper love for reading. Each day, I see students eagerly searching the shelves for their next adventure, discovering new authors, and even recommending books to their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than pages and words—they are windows into new worlds, mirrors where students see themselves reflected, and doors that open to new ideas. For some of my students, these are the very first books they feel truly belong to them in our shared space, and that sense of ownership is inspiring them to read more than ever before.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students the gift of choice, voice, and imagination. Thank you for believing in the power of books and for investing in the future of young readers. 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