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With the Phonics Adventures series and The Very Colorful Consonant Digraphs, those tricky \"silent letters\" and \"-ed\" endings are no longer obstacles—they are characters in a story. Seeing their faces light up as they finally \"get\" a concept through these multi-sensory tools is a gift I wish you could see in person. I can't wait to use these every year! \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom can be a place where literacy feels like an adventure rather than a chore. 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Your support has brought the \"SPOT\" book series by Diane Alber into our classrooms, and with it, a powerful new way for our students to navigate their world.\r\n\r\nWithin our school, we are incredibly proud of our hard-working students and dedicated staff. We have always believed that while academic excellence is vital, fostering strong social and emotional skills is paramount to our students' long-term well-being. Because of you, we now have the tools to make that belief a reality.\r\n\r\nHow Your Gift is Making an Impact\r\nThese books are doing so much more than filling our shelves; they are helping us deepen our focus in five crucial areas:\r\n\r\nSelf-Regulation: Helping students manage their emotions and behaviors effectively.\r\n\r\nSocial Awareness: Cultivating empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.\r\n\r\nSense of Belonging: Ensuring every child feels valued, connected, and safe.\r\n\r\nPerseverance: Building the grit and resilience needed to overcome challenges.\r\n\r\nSelf-Efficacy: Strengthening each student's belief in their own ability to succeed.\r\n\r\nWhy the \"SPOT\" Series Matters\r\nUsing titles like A Little Spot of Life Skills and A Little Spot of Feelings, our educators can now explicitly teach complex concepts in a way that is relatable and fun. 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Because of your kindness, our classroom was beautifully transformed into a magical Polar Express experience for my students!\r\n\r\nThank you for all the wonderful items that helped bring this vision to life. In our class, students are encouraged to believe in possibility, and this transformation truly helped spark that belief. The excitement on their faces was priceless! They had such a lovely time participating in math and ELA activities while enjoying their special Polar Express outing.\r\n\r\nThe experience was not only fun, but meaningful. Students were fully engaged in learning while immersed in a magical atmosphere. They even took home treasured tokens from our make-believe train — special keepsakes that will leave lasting impressions and sweet memories for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created more than a classroom transformation — you helped create joy, wonder, and unforgettable moments. 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About this school
Petroglyph Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Albuquerque, New Mexico that is part of Albuquerque Public Schools.
It serves 498 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1.
Its teachers have had 178 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
498 Students
43 Teachers
5100 Marna Lynn Ave NWContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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71%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Petroglyph Elementary School
$82,535
raised using DonorsChoose
178
projects
funded
37
teachers
funded
435
donors
29
projects
for
basic supplies
24
projects for
technology
28
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Petroglyph Elementary School has received support from
328 individuals from New Mexico and
107 individuals out-of-state.