{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gaston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10333607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors and the DonorsChoose community for supporting our library and helping us add more manga for our elementary students! Books like Animal Crossing, Little Witch Academia, and other kid friendly manga will be so exciting for our students to discover. They see older students enjoying manga and are always asking when we will have more books that are just right for them. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and cannot wait to see how happy our students will be when they find these new books waiting for them in the library!","fullyFundedDate":1782234234254,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-manga-magic-to-our-youngest-rea/10333607/","projectTitle":"Bringing Manga Magic to Our Youngest Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10333559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library with these fun new games! Our students will be so excited to have games like Don't Spill the Beans, Perfection, Yahtzee Jr., and a variety of card games available to play. These games will give students opportunities to practice problem solving, patience, cooperation, and friendly competition while spending time together. Most importantly, they will help make our library a fun and welcoming place where students can connect with their classmates and enjoy time together.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1787232033159,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-laughter-and-library-games/10333559/","projectTitle":"Lunch, Laughter, and Library Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10311947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library and helping us create a welcoming space for our students! With three Jenga games, two Magna Doodles, a Sorry! game, a travel Battleship game, and colorful lined paper for creative activities, students now have more opportunities to play, create, connect, and spend time together. These resources will help us build community and show students that the library is a place to explore, have fun, be creative, and connect with others, not just a place to check out a book. \r\n\r\nWe are so excited to see our students enjoying these new activities!","fullyFundedDate":1781153379762,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-laughter-and-library-games/10311947/","projectTitle":"Lunch, Laughter, and Library Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10301779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library by providing manga for our elementary students! Our students are going to be so excited to come into the library and discover manga that is just right for their reading level. They see older students enjoying manga and have been asking for books they can read and enjoy themselves. Your generosity is helping us give our youngest readers books that feel exciting, accessible, and made for them. \r\n\r\nWe can't wait to see their faces light up when they find their new favorite manga!","fullyFundedDate":1781153380541,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-manga-magic-to-our-youngest-rea/10301779/","projectTitle":"Bringing Manga Magic to Our Youngest Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10333648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library and our high school readers! Series books can be difficult to purchase on a limited library budget, so having the first 10 books in the Haikyuu!! series is such an exciting addition to our collection. \r\n\r\nOur manga readers are going to be so happy to see this series on the shelves and be able to read the books in order without having to wait for the next one. Manga is also a wonderful way to encourage reluctant readers and help students discover the joy of reading through stories and characters they are excited about. We are incredibly grateful for your support and cannot wait to see students enjoying these books!","fullyFundedDate":1782233794061,"projectUrl":"project/manga-mania-in-the-library/10333648/","projectTitle":"Manga Mania in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10404877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library with manga books! Our elementary students are so excited to have books that connect to the things they see on television and hear about from older kids. They are naturally curious about manga and graphic novels, but many of the titles they are interested in are not always appropriate for elementary students. \r\n\r\nHaving manga that is specifically aimed at their age level gives them a way to enjoy this format while still reading books that are appropriate for them. I am so grateful that we can now offer these books in our library and give students more choices when it comes to finding something they genuinely want to read. \r\n\r\nYour support is helping us build a library that reflects our students' interests and gets them excited about reading!","fullyFundedDate":1787234495989,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-keep-kids-turning-pages/10404877/","projectTitle":"Books That Keep Kids Turning Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10404933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping provide my students with basic needs items. The chapstick, lotion, and dental care packets with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and mouthwash will make a meaningful difference for my students. I am setting up a drawer system where students can come in and discreetly take what they need without having to ask. \r\n\r\nMy hope is that this gives students a safe and comfortable way to access these items when they need them. These small things can make a big difference in how students feel throughout the school day and help them feel cared for and supported. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity and the difference you are making for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787234680664,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-with-the-basics/10404933/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts With the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10288244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our picture book project. As a small rural school, our library budget is very limited, so receiving new books like these is truly amazing for our students. Picture books are such an important part of helping younger readers fall in love with reading. The colorful illustrations and engaging stories help draw students in, keep them interested, and make books feel fun and exciting.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have fresh new stories to explore and enjoy. I already know these books are going to be picked up again and again by eager readers. Thank you for helping make our library a place where students can discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1779324584625,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-readers-fall-in-love-with/10288244/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Readers Fall in Love With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10289542,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the support of this project and for helping add new chapter books to our library for middle grade readers! These are the kinds of adventure books that students get excited about and can't wait to read. They pull readers in right away and keep them turning pages.\r\n\r\nSo many students are looking for exciting books that feel fun and interesting, and these are going to be perfect for that. Books like these really help hook readers and build confidence, especially for students who are still trying to find books they truly enjoy.\r\n\r\nI know these books are going to be checked out all the time. Thank you so much for supporting our library and helping students discover books they will love!","fullyFundedDate":1779371075655,"projectUrl":"project/finding-the-books-that-hook-readers/10289542/","projectTitle":"Finding the Books That Hook Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10288170,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the support of this project and for helping bring these Choose Your Own Adventure books to our library! These books are always exciting for students because they get to make decisions as they read, which keeps them engaged and wanting to turn the page.\r\n\r\nThey are especially great for reluctant readers because the stories feel more like a game or adventure than \"just reading.\" Students love going back to try different paths, which means they are reading again and again without even realizing how much practice they are getting.\r\n\r\nI know these books are going to be checked out constantly and enjoyed by so many students. Thank you for helping us create fun reading experiences that will help grow confident, excited readers!","fullyFundedDate":1779123082890,"projectUrl":"project/choose-an-adventure-build-a-reader/10288170/","projectTitle":"Choose an Adventure, Build a Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10290409,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the support of this project and for helping add fairy tale books to our library! Students love reading the classic fairy tales, but they get especially excited about the twisted versions that change the story in fun and creative ways.\r\n\r\nThese books are such a great fit for our fairy tale unit because students get to compare different versions and then create their own twisted fairy tales. Having lots of engaging books for them to explore helps spark creativity and gets students excited about reading and writing.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us give students books that will inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of stories!","fullyFundedDate":1779371000559,"projectUrl":"project/twisted-tales-and-timeless-classics/10290409/","projectTitle":"Twisted Tales and Timeless Classics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"},{"teacherId":4414222,"projectId":10285721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our spooky book project for the library! Our students are always asking for spooky stories, and we simply haven't had enough to meet the demand. These new books are the perfect mix of creepy fun without being too scary for elementary readers.\r\n\r\nSpooky books are such a great way to get students excited about reading. Kids love the suspense, mystery, and excitement, and these stories often become the books students can't wait to recommend to their friends. They help students stay engaged, build reading confidence, and discover genres they may not have tried before.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have more books they are truly excited to check out and read. Thank you for helping make our library a place full of fun, imagination, and books kids can't put down!","fullyFundedDate":1778689393836,"projectUrl":"project/perfectly-spooky-reads-for-students/10285721/","projectTitle":"Perfectly Spooky Reads for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4414222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500480561878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-paola"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88434","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":222,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":54.1,"schoolId":88434,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gaston Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gaston Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/gaston-school-district-511j/gaston-elementary-school/88434"}