{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ventana Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7634027,"projectId":10422880,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Social-Emotional Learning in Our Classroom!\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for making this project possible! Your support has brought something truly special to our fifth-grade classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to an engaging collection of books that help them understand themselves, build positive relationships, navigate social situations, and develop the skills they need to overcome everyday challenges.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of this collection is The Food Group series, written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald. These fun, relatable stories give students a wonderful opportunity to explore emotions, friendships, differences, problem-solving, and the importance of understanding others. The characters and situations provide a comfortable way for students to discuss topics that can sometimes be difficult to talk about directly. Along with The Food Group, the additional books in our collection offer meaningful lessons about kindness, empathy, perseverance, communication, and making thoughtful choices.\r\n\r\nEach week, we choose a new book to read together as a class. What makes this experience so meaningful is the conversations that follow. We talk about the characters, the challenges they face, the choices they make, and how those situations connect to our own lives. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts, make personal connections, consider different perspectives, and think about how they might respond when faced with similar situations.\r\n\r\nThese weekly read-alouds have created opportunities for students to learn from one another in a safe and supportive environment. They are beginning to recognize that everyone experiences big feelings, faces challenges, and sometimes makes mistakes. More importantly, they are learning that we can work through those moments by communicating, showing empathy, asking for help, and treating one another with kindness and respect.\r\n\r\nFifth grade is such an important time in a child's development. Students are growing academically, socially, and emotionally, and the friendships and experiences they encounter can have a lasting impact. Having books that reflect real-life situations helps remind them that they are not alone in navigating these experiences. Stories allow us to learn important lessons while also building a classroom community where every student feels heard, valued, and understood.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given us much more than books. You have given my students opportunities to reflect, connect, laugh, learn, and grow together. You have helped create meaningful conversations that extend beyond our reading time and into the way we interact with one another each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and recognizing that social-emotional learning is just as important as academic growth. Your generosity is helping us build not only stronger readers, but also more compassionate, confident, and thoughtful individuals. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785895442719,"projectUrl":"project/big-feelings-bigger-book-solutions/10422880/","projectTitle":"Big Feelings, Bigger Book Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7634027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785606747745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7634027"},{"teacherId":9113434,"projectId":10326200,"letterContent":"When the packages containing our new learning materials arrived, the atmosphere in our classroom turned into pure joy and excitement! The moment we unboxed the colorful Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers, Mindful Breathing Boards, and sensory chair bands, eyes lit up across the room, and several students gasping cheered, \"Is this all really for our class?\" Installing the chair bands on desks immediately gave our fidgety learners a productive channel for their energy, while the sensory tools transformed our quiet focus corner into an inviting, calming space where students felt instantly supported and cared for.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely revolutionized our daily reading and math routines. We recently used the Analyzing Key Ideas Kit, Figurative Language Task Cards, and Match & Sort Literature Quickies during a small-group reading workshop where students engaged in a lively \"Literary Treasure Hunt.\" One memorable moment happened when a group was analyzing metaphors using the Super Duper Fun Deck; a student who often struggles with reading comprehension suddenly had a lightbulb moment while using the hands-on cards, confidently explaining a complex simile to his peers with a huge smile on his face. Meanwhile, math practice has turned into an energetic, collaborative experience with students using the Math War cards, word problem challenge cards, and division flashcards to quiz one another and boost their confidence.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to deepen these skills through student-led inquiry and hands-on application. Using our new 15-Minute STEM activity guide, students will work in teams to solve real-world engineering challenges, applying the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they are building during our math and reading centers. Your generosity provided us with far more than just supplies; you gave my 4th and 5th graders the tools, confidence, and excitement they need to thrive every day. Thank you for opening your hearts to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785648630466,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-sedillos-5th-grade-classroom/10326200/","projectTitle":"Mrs Sedillo’s 5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sedillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9113434_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690250288081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9113434"},{"teacherId":3160767,"projectId":10192785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom! Your donation is helping us bring creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning to life for my students.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I work with students who have a wide range of learning needs, and having engaging, hands-on materials makes such a difference in their learning. Thanks to you, we are able to use our 3D printer to create learning manipulatives, math tools, classroom resources, pretend kitchen play items, and special prizes that celebrate students' hard work and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThese materials allow me to create resources specifically designed to meet my students' individual needs. Whether they are using manipulatives to understand a challenging math concept, practicing social and communication skills in our pretend kitchen, or proudly earning a special 3D-printed reward, your generosity is making learning more meaningful and exciting.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest joys of teaching is watching my students light up with excitement when they discover something new or accomplish a goal they have been working toward. The 3D printer has become such a wonderful tool for encouraging creativity, building confidence, and motivating my students to keep trying, even when learning feels difficult.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create more than just objects. We are creating opportunities for learning, imagination, independence, and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them opportunities to learn in ways that work best for them. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the difference you are making in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778261785337,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-curiosity-one-print-at-a-tim/10192785/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Curiosity One Print At A Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3160767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781735821459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sanchezraes"},{"teacherId":3160767,"projectId":10216302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom! Your donation means so much to my students and me. Because of you, my students will have access to Reflex Math, a fun and engaging program that will help them strengthen their math fact fluency while building confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face learning challenges, but they come to school each day ready to work hard and grow. Your support gives them the opportunity to practice math at their own pace, celebrate their progress, and experience the excitement of success.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, one of my greatest joys is seeing my students realize they CAN do something they once thought was too difficult. You are helping create more of those moments!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785430843911,"projectUrl":"project/math-facts-that-stick-fluency-with-fun/10216302/","projectTitle":"Math Facts That Stick: Fluency with Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3160767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781735821459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sanchezraes"},{"teacherId":10550195,"projectId":10377632,"letterContent":"We are off to a fantastic start in our gifted class!! Our class is diving into our\r\nfirst novel study: Tuck Everlasting.\r\nMy advanced 5th graders are learning so much. \r\n● Rich, Beautiful Language and Vocabulary: The author uses incredible\r\ndescriptions, advanced vocabulary, and lyrical metaphors. Right from the\r\nvery first page, she compares the month of August to the top of a giant\r\nwheel. This dense and sophisticated writing style gives my students an\r\nimmediate, high-level challenge. It expands their word banks, teaches them\r\nto read closely, and encourages them to look for deeper meanings.\r\n● Deep Philosophical Dilemmas: My students often think deeply about the\r\nworld and life's big mysteries at an early age. The main conflict in this\r\nbook—whether living forever is a blessing or a curse—forces my students to\r\nthink about tough ethical questions. We will be using this story to debate\r\nthe quality of life, the beauty of natural cycles, and the morality of secrets.\r\n● The Perfect Learning Gauge: Because the vocabulary and sentences in this\r\nbook are dense and challenging, it serves as an excellent tool for me to get\r\nto know my students academic strengths right away. By starting the year\r\nwith this novel, I instantly see each student's reading stamina, how well\r\nthey understand complex ideas, and where they stand with their writing\r\nskills.\r\nI am looking forward to some truly incredible classroom discussions!","fullyFundedDate":1784666822979,"projectUrl":"project/tucking-into-great-literature/10377632/","projectTitle":"Tucking into Great Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10550195"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10293619,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough, and these came at the perfect time. Today, PE was canceled and we had to stay in the classroom. I was able to take the games you donated to the classroom, and let students play. This kept them off their devices and got them moving, laughing, and problem solving. I have never seen students so excited to not be on computers. I saw students who don't normally play togetgher, find similar interests in games they played. Thank you so much for being so gracious and donating. I feel like these are going to create amazing memories for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1789164661882,"projectUrl":"project/building-social-skills/10293619/","projectTitle":"Building Social Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":9765616,"letterContent":"I am so happy that because of your donations I am able to supplement some of the reading curriculum with exciting stories students love. This program not only gives each student a magazine, but online access to videos pictures read aloud and more. Each issue provides a non-fiction article that is very engaging to students and makes them want to learn nonfiction. Not only is this engaging, but it matches all of our standards. I'm excited to incorporate this year. It's already been a hit with students. Thanks again","fullyFundedDate":1767629524710,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-reading/9765616/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10073157,"letterContent":"I never realized how much I needed these items, until I had it. Unfortunately our school is low on custodian help so we do not get vacuumed more than once every week or every other week thanks to you. I can now clean small messes and the entire classroom whenever I need to, to make sure that the environment my students are in is clean. The small rolling cordless vacuum is perfect for students who wanna help out and feel like they are contributing to the cleanliness of the classroom. This not only keep the classroom clean, but it is teaching students a valuable lesson. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1778261788517,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-healthy-classroom/10073157/","projectTitle":"Clean and Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10041230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with these creative stem supplies. During our day, I like to give students brain breaks and times to be creative and screen free. Thanks to your donation, I now have more supplies where my students can each use their own stem \"bin\". The students l love having time during the school day to just be kids and play. I believe this is an important part do their learning and development as amazing humans. Thanks again, not only will this class get to use the items, but many classes years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1778261783439,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-learn-more/10041230/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds Learn More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10293651,"letterContent":"Students spend so many days learning and working hard. Thanks to your donation of crocheting materials, students now get to relax and do something creative. When students learn to crochet , there are many skills involved and it relaxes them. Students also get to help others and be the leader by teaching others. This lets students who may not shine academically be leaders in the class. I believe that being able to take brain breaks makes my students way better learners. \r\nThanks again I appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1779984799442,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-the-mind-with-crochet/10293651/","projectTitle":"Relaxing the Mind with Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10293634,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for donating to my classroom. I believe that students deserve theme days to help them enjoy learning and celebrate their hard work. Thanks to you students now get glow days, beach days, and so much more. These can be used for years to come and I cannot wait to keep up experiencing these days with many students in the future. \r\nStudents get a chance to see their room transformed and then, they get to have a fun learning day around that theme. Thank you so much again this is so great.","fullyFundedDate":1779278891328,"projectUrl":"project/theme-days-create-memories/10293634/","projectTitle":"Theme Days Create Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406518_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776152474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslouton"},{"teacherId":4406518,"projectId":10076448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. Thanks to your generous donation my students now have a fun drink station to celebrate birthdays and district or state testing. This is a fun little lemonade station where they can make their own flavors and relax after a long test. Students get to feel fun rewards after hard work. \r\n\r\nI know because of your contributions to my classroom, the students are going to have memories that'll last them a lifetime. Thank you again I appreciate you and so do my students. 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