{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Reginald Chavez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":372735,"projectId":9925846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for replacing my lost Shel Silverstein poetry collection! They loved the fun loving, silly, and interesting nature of his writing. I think Giraffe and a Half was their favorite out of all we read. It is wonderful to share some of my childhood favorites with students. I cannot thank you enough for your love, generosity, financial support, and belief in the public school! When you donate to public school classrooms you are upholding an essential civil right! I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1764696170112,"projectUrl":"project/shel-silversteins-silly-poems-for-kinde/9925846/","projectTitle":"Shel Silverstein's Silly Poems for Kindergarten Poetry Unit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp372735_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475627506734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-debellis"},{"teacherId":5852623,"projectId":9791117,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom's stop-motion animation project. Because of your support, my 3rd through 5th-grade students were equipped with high-quality headphones and microphones that transformed their creative visions into professional-grade productions.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest challenges in a busy elementary classroom is noise. However, the microphones you provided were truly impressive. Even with a full room of excited students recording simultaneously, these microphones did an incredible job of isolating individual voices and filtering out background chatter. Students felt like real sound engineers. This boosted their confidence and encouraged them to put more effort into their scripts and voice acting. The equipment allowed students to focus on their storytelling rather than struggling with technical glitches or poor audio quality.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just impact my students, it caught the attention of our entire community. Because the final projects looked and sounded so professional, our school district featured our classroom as a \"Good News Story\" on the official district website.\r\n\r\nSeeing their work recognized publicly was a milestone for many of these students. It gave them a sense of pride and showed them that their voices (literally!) matter.\r\n\r\nThese headphones will continue to serve as a cornerstone of our media projects for years to come. Thank you for believing in the power of student creativity and for providing the tools necessary to bring their stories to life.","fullyFundedDate":1764696171069,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-lab-microphone-headsets-fo/9791117/","projectTitle":"Level Up our Lab: Microphone Headsets for Little Animators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steinmetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5852623_orig.png?crop=745,745,x126,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732140514317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5852623"},{"teacherId":1567724,"projectId":9725442,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful diamond art and mosaic supplies. Students are very excited to begin this club after winter break. This art will be a great way for students to strengthen their concentration, work on hand eye coordination. These art forms are also a great way for students to practice calm breathing and a fun stress reducing activities. \r\n\r\nStudents are also very excited to create items that they can keep or gift to friends and family. We are excited to let our creativity flow during our genius hour clubs.","fullyFundedDate":1760552530626,"projectUrl":"project/mosaic-gem-art/9725442/","projectTitle":"Mosaic & Gem Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1567724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659723892190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-olguin"},{"teacherId":1567724,"projectId":9846840,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my student's creativity. They are very excited to create rock art and share it with out school community. The rocks and paints provided will allow my students to paint multiple rocks and try different drawing techniques on their rock art. \r\n\r\nOur student genius hour rock painting club will be painting characters on rocks to place in gardens and to give to their families for mother's day. They are in the planning stages and are excited to make their ideas come to life on actual rocks.","fullyFundedDate":1764696171497,"projectUrl":"project/art-rocks/9846840/","projectTitle":"Art Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1567724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659723892190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-olguin"},{"teacherId":1567724,"projectId":9838355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the reading support materials. These practice booklets along with the word games will allow me to create engaging lessons for my gifted students. They will be able to work on advanced skills at their own pace. \r\n\r\nThe word games have also been a great resource for my primary library stations. Students are able to choose word games and practice important reading skills while having fun with their peers in the library. My students are so excited to be able to use all the new materials in the library.","fullyFundedDate":1764696169382,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-read/9838355/","projectTitle":"We can read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1567724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659723892190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-olguin"},{"teacherId":372735,"projectId":9793705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the basic care items for our classroom. Having snacks and other basic consumables is so very important and can make a huge difference in the day of a young child. Because of your love and care, nobody ever goes hungry at school. Having a variety of snacks ensures that my students have a variety of yummy foods to choose from. I cannot thank you enough for going above and beyond to give my students exactly what they need to be happy, healthy, and successful. You make a huge difference and we cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1760552650073,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-care-items/9793705/","projectTitle":"Classroom Care Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp372735_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475627506734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-debellis"},{"teacherId":10187718,"projectId":9621325,"letterContent":"Students were so excited for the new books to add to our classroom library! They loved the learning games to practice cvc words and reading. Students have been engaged during our read aloud times and are eager to discuss what happened in the story and share what they see through the illustrations such as facial expressions/feelings. This has expanded their storytelling skills and imagination. \r\n\r\nStudents have been enjoying our classroom library and are asking if they can sit and read books during their free time and when they finish classwork. Students are able to retell the story through the illustrations and others are able to read the book. Students have been seen talking to each other about the story and discussing what parts they like. \r\n\r\nIt is visible that new books have encouraged students to read more which has correlated in improved reading achievement, comprehension, and fluency. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764696171297,"projectUrl":"project/wow-we-love-our-classroom-library/9621325/","projectTitle":"Wow! We Love Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187718_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755559034773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187718"},{"teacherId":6087515,"projectId":9699660,"letterContent":"Expanding our classroom library has had a powerful impact on my students' engagement and motivation to read. With access to a wider variety of high-interest, age-appropriate books, students are excited to choose reading materials that are both meaningful to them and relevant to the times we are living in.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, limited book choices made it harder for some students to find texts they felt connected to. Now, students are reading books that reflect their interests, experiences, and the world around them. As a result, they are spending more time reading independently, eagerly discussing books with peers, and showing greater enthusiasm during reading time. Even students who were previously reluctant readers are now more motivated to pick up books and read consistently.\r\n\r\nThis expanded library has helped create a positive reading culture in the classroom. Students feel seen and valued through the books they read, take pride in selecting their own texts, and are developing confidence and a genuine love for reading. Your support has made reading more engaging, relevant, and impactful, helping build strong literacy skills that will benefit students well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759191337653,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-classroom-library-for-ever/9699660/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Classroom Library for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoshijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6087515"},{"teacherId":1567724,"projectId":9644176,"letterContent":"Our students have been over the moon participating in our miniature golf club. They are excited to practice and learn how to putt straight. They have been working on persistence and perseverance. Having miniature golf materials has been a great way to introduce teamwork in a fun way. \r\n\r\nThe materials provided have allowed us to introduce a new and exciting experience for students who have never played miniature golf before. Students have also been able to use their creativity to design ideas for course set up. We appreciate everything that was given because it has inspired our students and brought joy to their genius hour club.","fullyFundedDate":1758030502825,"projectUrl":"project/mini-golfers/9644176/","projectTitle":"Mini Golfers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1567724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659723892190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-olguin"},{"teacherId":372735,"projectId":9545008,"letterContent":"Thank you for these headphones. At our school, our state mandated testing has a new component this year where it analyzes their ability to speak (testing phonemic awareness, phonics skills, and overall reading). Because of these headphones I was ahead of the game in successfully allow students to achieve their best on the test! Having them allowed children to be fairly and adequately assessed and graded on skills they're developing. I also must say the fun colors and padding made the headphones extra comfortable and fun. Thank you again for your kindness and support. You're simply the best!","fullyFundedDate":1755725881978,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-little-ears/9545008/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Little Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp372735_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475627506734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-debellis"},{"teacherId":372735,"projectId":9366021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this generous donation! I have an easel and whiteboard clipboards that we use at least once or twice a week! The easel has been a game changer, it allows me to keep materials organized and display big books, chart paper, and magnetic manipulatives! It has made teaching much more easy and enjoyable (as well as learning)! I appreciate you so much for helping our students reach their full potential by providing us the whole group teaching materials needed for active engagement, ease, and participation! You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1755725882939,"projectUrl":"project/whole-group-teaching-essentials/9366021/","projectTitle":"Whole Group Teaching Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp372735_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475627506734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-debellis"},{"teacherId":1567724,"projectId":9552028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the coloring supplies for our school library. As a specials teacher, we do not always get the supplies available to us that regular classroom teachers get. Having coloring supplies available to students when they come to library class is essential. \r\nAll students will be able to create interesting products when working in the library. Students will be working on biography projects, kindness posters, animal research and many other independent and creative activities and these coloring supplies will be essential.","fullyFundedDate":1755696655478,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-in-the-library/9552028/","projectTitle":"Coloring in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1567724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659723892190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-olguin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82450","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":178,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.3,"schoolId":82450,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Reginald Chavez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Reginald Chavez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-mexico/albuquerque-public-schools/reginald-chavez-elementary-school/82450"}