{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Naaba Ani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9616147,"projectId":10395381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the Classroom Essentials for Student Success project. Your generosity helps provide my students with the materials and resources they need to feel prepared, engaged, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your support, my students have more opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, collaboration, and meaningful experiences. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787369436057,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-student-success/10395381/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ordaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9616147_orig.jpg?crop=1188,1188,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785171393427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9616147"},{"teacherId":10586812,"projectId":10466929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Print, Organize, and Inspire: Helping Every Learner Shine.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my special education classroom. The printer and supplies have allowed me to create and print learning materials that are tailored to my students' individual needs and IEP goals. \r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy having materials that are made specifically for what they are learning. Having printed activities in front of them allows them to highlight, write, circle, solve, reread, and work at their own pace. It has also helped me keep their materials organized so that we can spend more of our class time learning and less time preparing or searching for resources. For students who need repetition, additional practice, or extra visual support, being able to quickly print exactly what they need has been incredibly valuable. \r\n\r\nEvery completed activity, new skill learned, and small step of progress is a reminder of the impact of your generosity. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me give each of them the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1787369435834,"projectUrl":"project/print-organize-and-inspire-helping-ev/10466929/","projectTitle":"Print, Organize, and Inspire: Helping Every Learner Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10586812_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786409597396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10586812"},{"teacherId":10429700,"projectId":10086158,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting \"Tools to Learn, Reflect, and Teach Better\"!\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Tools to Learn, Reflect, and Teach Better\"! Your generosity in helping provide a MacBook for our classroom means so much to me and my students. This technology will be a valuable tool in creating engaging lessons, preparing meaningful learning activities, and finding new ways to meet my students' individual needs.\r\n\r\nWith this MacBook, I will be able to develop interactive lessons, create differentiated learning materials, monitor student progress, and provide resources that support different learning levels and abilities. My goal is to make learning more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for every student. Your support will help me become a more effective teacher while giving my students more opportunities to explore, practice, and grow academically.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and your belief in the importance of education. Your generosity is making a difference in our classroom by helping create a learning environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and motivated to succeed. Thank you for investing in my teaching and my students' future. Because of you, we have another valuable tool to help us learn, reflect, and teach better!","fullyFundedDate":1772727003068,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-learn-reflect-and-teach-bette/10086158/","projectTitle":"Tools to Learn, Reflect, and Teach Better","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sancho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10429700"},{"teacherId":10590042,"projectId":10544022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"From Fresh Prints to Bright Futures.\" Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Having reliable printing access allows me to provide my students with worksheets, reading passages, math practice, graphic organizers, small-group activities, and other learning materials right when they are needed. It has also made it easier for me to differentiate instruction and provide extra practice for students who may need additional support or enrichment.\r\n\r\nMy students are always excited when they receive freshly printed activities created especially for what we are learning. They enjoy having materials they can write on, highlight, solve, organize, and keep as a reference. For some students, having a printed copy in front of them also helps them stay focused and makes challenging assignments feel more manageable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to spend more time teaching and supporting my students while giving them access to the resources they need to learn and grow. Thank you for believing in my classroom and helping turn fresh prints into brighter futures for my students. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1788562847658,"projectUrl":"project/from-fresh-prints-to-bright-futures/10544022/","projectTitle":"From Fresh Prints to Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaPahe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10590042_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786572137490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10590042"},{"teacherId":9616147,"projectId":10349794,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my \"Empowering Student Success Through Teacher Professional Development and Instructional Technology\" project! Your generosity has helped me strengthen my teaching practice by providing opportunities to use instructional technology and professional learning to make lessons more engaging, meaningful, and responsive to my students' needs. I am learning to intentionally combine technology with hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and differentiated instruction so that students have multiple ways to access challenging concepts. These resources also help me monitor student progress and use assessment information, including classroom data and NWEA results, to better identify areas where students need additional support.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments is seeing students become excited when they finally understand a challenging concept and confidently explain their thinking. Instead of simply asking, \"What is the answer?\" I can now provide opportunities for students to explore, practice, discuss, and explain how they arrived at their answers. I have seen students who were initially hesitant become more willing to participate and persevere through challenging tasks. This project has reminded me that when I continue growing as a teacher, my students benefit directly. I am especially excited to continue developing my skills in instructional technology, data-driven instruction, and innovative math strategies so I can help my students build stronger problem-solving skills, confidence, and academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1787369433722,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-through-teach/10349794/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success Through Teacher Professional Development and Instructional Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ordaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9616147_orig.jpg?crop=1188,1188,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785171393427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9616147"},{"teacherId":10429700,"projectId":10312249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom! Your generous donation has given my students the opportunity to use technology in a fun and meaningful way. The technology helps them practice important skills, stay engaged, and learn in ways that are exciting and easy to understand.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to use the new technology because it makes learning feel like an adventure. They love being able to interact, practice, and see their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning more exciting and giving my students tools that help them feel successful and confident. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1781271098981,"projectUrl":"project/a-teacher-tool-that-benefits-every-stude/10312249/","projectTitle":"A Teacher Tool That Benefits Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sancho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10429700"},{"teacherId":10053910,"projectId":10339774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Visual Learning Tools for Student Success.\" These materials have become such a meaningful part of our classroom. My students learn in many different ways, and having visual tools available helps them understand what we are learning and what is expected of them. I especially love seeing the difference these resources make when a student who may have been unsure or frustrated suddenly understands what to do. Those little moments of \"I got it!\" are so rewarding. The students were excited when they first saw the new materials, and many of them immediately wanted to look through, touch, and use them.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the visual resources throughout our daily lessons, especially when introducing new skills, reviewing concepts, and helping students work more independently. As we continue our current lessons, my goal is to help my students rely on these supports less on me and more on their own understanding and confidence. I am so thankful to our donors for making this possible. Your generosity has given my students tools that help them feel successful, included, and proud of what they can accomplish. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping make learning a little more accessible and exciting for them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787369433306,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning-tools-for-student-succes/10339774/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rene Bulakha Jr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10053910_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779302391595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10053910"},{"teacherId":10053910,"projectId":10300282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Giving Special Education Students a Voice Through Technology.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn, communicate, and participate in the classroom. With the new technology, students who may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally now have another way to share their thoughts, make choices, answer questions, and demonstrate what they know. It has been exciting to see technology become a bridge between my students and the people around them, giving them greater independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of this project has been watching my students discover that they have a voice and that their ideas matter. Students are eager to explore the technology, make selections, communicate their needs, and participate more actively in classroom activities. Some students who were once hesitant to engage are now showing more interest and confidence when using the new tools. Seeing a student light up after successfully communicating a want, answering a question, or participating alongside their peers is incredibly rewarding. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have opportunities to communicate and learn in ways that better meet their individual needs. You have helped us create a classroom where every student has a chance to be heard, understood, and included. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and for helping and giving them something so important: a voice.","fullyFundedDate":1781271099123,"projectUrl":"project/giving-special-education-students-a-voic/10300282/","projectTitle":"Giving Special Education Students a Voice Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rene Bulakha Jr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10053910_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779302391595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10053910"},{"teacherId":10556449,"projectId":10205956,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to express our deepest gratitude for helping bring our project, \"Making Cents of Learning: Our Classroom Store Adventure!\", to life!\r\n\r\nI am a fourth-grade teacher in my second year of teaching, and I am so grateful that all 22 of my students have been able to benefit from this project. We are a Title I school in New Mexico near the Four Corners region, where classroom resources are not always readily available—especially when it comes to hands-on and engaging materials that make learning fun. Your generosity gave my students an opportunity to learn important life skills in a way that feels exciting and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were immediately curious. They eagerly helped me unbox everything, wondering what was inside the boxes. Their excitement grew when they discovered the play money and cash registers. They immediately began asking, \"Are we going to use these?\" and were thrilled to learn that they would have the opportunity to earn and spend their own classroom money.\r\n\r\nThe goal of this project is to introduce students to the concept of money while showing them that effort, responsibility, and positive choices can have meaningful rewards. Throughout the week, students can earn classroom dollars for things such as actively participating in lessons, following classroom expectations, demonstrating responsibility, helping others, or serving as a positive role model. They then have the opportunity to make their own choices about how to use the money they have earned.\r\n\r\nOur classroom store has become a place where students practice independence, decision-making, saving, and responsibility. They can choose to spend their classroom dollars on small rewards such as fidget toys or snacks like candy, vanilla wafers, Goldfish, cheddar popcorn, Pringles, and Nutella sticks. While these items may seem simple, the process of earning and deciding how to spend their money has created many meaningful learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the classroom store has led to lessons that I could never have planned on paper. We have had conversations about honesty when students have found classroom money on the floor and chosen to turn it in rather than keep it. Students have learned that their choices matter and that being a good citizen means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I have also been pleasantly surprised to see students combine the money they have earned to purchase something they could share with their classmates. Moments like these have allowed us to talk about generosity, cooperation, and thinking about others.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not simply learning about money—they are practicing real-world skills in a safe and engaging classroom environment. They are learning that hard work can lead to rewards, that they have choices when it comes to managing what they earn, and that their actions can positively affect the people around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more hands-on, memorable, and fun. Your support has given 22 fourth graders the opportunity to experience important life lessons in a way they will remember long after the classroom store closes. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777951930691,"projectUrl":"project/making-cents-of-learning-our-classroom/10205956/","projectTitle":"Making Cents of Learning: Our Classroom Store Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10556449"},{"teacherId":10421195,"projectId":10230640,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting my students and my classroom. Your generosity has made a difference that goes far beyond providing classroom supplies. The items we received are already being put to use and have helped create a more organized, comfortable, and supportive learning environment for my fourth graders. I do want to clarify that we did NOT receive the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 that was included in this project. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 has been reported as unarrived. I wanted to make sure this was clearly stated so there is no misunderstanding about which items actually made it into our classroom. Even though we did not receive the tablet, I am incredibly grateful for the resources that did arrive and for every person who helped make this project possible. Thank you for believing in my students and helping me continue to build a classroom where they feel valued, supported, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777951930483,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-bright-futures-a-teacher-a/10230640/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Bright Futures: a Teacher Appreciation Week Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421195_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772483901011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421195"},{"teacherId":10421195,"projectId":10121617,"letterContent":"What I love most about my students is their resilience. They come through my door each day ready to learn and try, even when life outside of school may not always be easy. They deserve a classroom that feels safe, welcoming, organized, and created with their needs in mind. Because of you, we have more than new classroom items we have more space to learn, more opportunities to work together, and an environment where my students can feel comfortable and successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Please know that your kindness is seen and appreciated every single day in our classroom. You helped turn our classroom needs into something my students can use, enjoy, and learn from every day. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1772727004018,"projectUrl":"project/building-more-than-a-classroom-building/10121617/","projectTitle":"Building More Than a Classroom… Building Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421195_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772483901011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421195"},{"teacherId":10421195,"projectId":10090349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to Donors Choose and the generous donors who made these classroom resources possible! Your support has made a wonderful impact on my students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe colorful curtains have transformed our space into a warmer, brighter, and more welcoming place to learn. They bring so much joy and help create a classroom where students feel comfortable, valued, and excited to come each day.\r\n\r\nThe Pop-Tarts, water bottles, and snacks help ensure that students have what they need to stay focused and ready to learn. No child should have to worry about being hungry or thirsty while trying to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources help me remove barriers and create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where every student can learn with confidence and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1772727003892,"projectUrl":"project/safety-care-and-confidence-for-every-s/10090349/","projectTitle":"Safety, Care, and Confidence for Every Sixth Grader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10421195_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772483901011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421195"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49535","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":405,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":40,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.3,"schoolId":49535,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Naaba Ani Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Naaba Ani Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-mexico/bloomfield-school-district/naaba-ani-elementary-school/49535"}