{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vera Escamilla Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7547366,"projectId":9640345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and bringing this colorful and creative project to life! Because of your generosity, my students are using the unicorn tablecloth and rainbow table skirt to transform our learning space into a vibrant, welcoming environment that sparks imagination and excitement. The big sticky notes, Sharpie ultra-fine markers, and colorful gel pens have quickly become essential tools during lessons, allowing students to brainstorm, collaborate, and express their ideas in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first revealed, the classroom filled with excitement and smiles. Students immediately noticed the fun, colorful setup and couldn't wait to use everything. They were especially thrilled about the rainbow-themed decorations and the variety of writing tools, and it created an instant sense of joy and ownership in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762266255664,"projectUrl":"project/from-notes-to-edits-essential-supplies/9640345/","projectTitle":"From Notes to Edits: Essential Supplies for Bright Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nygaard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7547366"},{"teacherId":7547366,"projectId":6402649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our flexible seating project a reality! Because of your generosity, my students now have a variety of seating options like wobble stools that allow them to learn in ways that feel comfortable and supportive for their individual needs. We use these seating choices throughout the day during reading, writing, small group instruction, and independent work time. Students are able to choose spaces that help them stay focused, calm, and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new seating, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to try each option and took pride in learning how to use the materials responsibly. It immediately created a sense of ownership and respect for our classroom space, and students now look forward to learning each day.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build independence and collaboration using our flexible seating during group projects and hands-on activities.","fullyFundedDate":1660855512256,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-you-work/6402649/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While You Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nygaard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7547366"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10189154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to \"Wild Wonders: Engineering a Future for Our Planet II\" on DonorsChoose earlier this month. My Bulldogs students cannot get enough of these titles, and they are waiting until next year to check out the rest! Pairing these books with the existing animal book collection allowed the students to continue exploring the complex life cycles of unique and uncommon animals and the delicate balance of ecosystems on Earth, with updated information. I truly appreciate your help! Special thanks to The DonorsChoose Community for matching donations during STEAM week earlier this month on the platform!","fullyFundedDate":1776444412225,"projectUrl":"project/wild-wonders-engineering-a-future-for-o/10189154/","projectTitle":"Wild Wonders: Engineering a Future for Our Planet II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2161843"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10135516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for \"Pop Stars by Day, Readers by Night: 'KPop Demon Hunters'\" earlier this spring. My students are constantly checking out these books, and we are unable to keep up with the demand, which shows how excited they are to read these new titles and to do the corresponding activities, all set against the beautiful display of highly popular movie scene posters. They are also learning about other cultures and branching out into books from other countries that we currently have. I truly appreciate the help you have always given us. I can't wait to continue fostering a love of reading with our Bulldogs students after the summer break! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773878625331,"projectUrl":"project/pop-stars-by-day-readers-by-night-kpo/10135516/","projectTitle":"Pop Stars by Day, Readers by Night: \"KPop Demon Hunters\"!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2161843"},{"teacherId":10233074,"projectId":9736608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these new materials daily, especially during our reading and writing block.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore and immediately began asking questions about how we would use them. It was clear that they felt valued and motivated knowing that others care about their learning.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and making a difference in our classroom. Your support means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1765205046614,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-minds-focused-learners/9736608/","projectTitle":"Colorful Minds, Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrientos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233074"},{"teacherId":8511387,"projectId":10119522,"letterContent":"The snacks have made a big difference in my classroom! They help keep my students motivated and excited to do their work. I've noticed that when they aren't worried about being hungry, they're able to focus more and put in better effort on their assignments.\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, my students were really excited and grateful. It was a small thing that meant a lot to them, and they immediately felt more comfortable in our classroom.\r\nIt's also helped create an environment where students feel safe asking for what they need. They know they can speak up if they're hungry, which has really helped build trust and a sense of care in our classroom.\r\nMoving forward, we'll keep using this support to stay focused and keep growing in our learning. Thank you so much for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773800601010,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-hardworking-5t/10119522/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Hardworking 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8511387_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751644134103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8511387"},{"teacherId":8511387,"projectId":9530827,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 5th graders now have beautiful graduation stoles that will help them celebrate an important milestone in their educational journey. We are using these stoles as part of our end-of-year promotion ceremony to recognize the hard work, growth, and perseverance students have shown throughout elementary school. As we prepare for the ceremony, students have been talking about what moving on to middle school means and reflecting on their accomplishments from this year.\r\nWhen my students first saw the stoles, their reactions were priceless. Many of them immediately smiled and started imagining themselves wearing them at the ceremony. Several students said it made them feel \"official\" and proud of how far they've come. For many of my students, this will be the first time they participate in a celebration like this, and having their own stole makes the moment feel even more special and memorable.\r\nOne meaningful classroom moment happened when we began a reflection activity where students wrote about their proudest achievement from 5th grade and their goals for middle school. Holding the stoles while we talked about graduation made the conversation feel real and exciting. Students were eager to share their goals and support each other as they thought about the next chapter in their education.\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps include continuing these reflection activities and preparing short speeches and letters to their future selves about the kind of middle school students they hope to become. The stoles will be worn during our promotion ceremony, where students will celebrate their achievements with their families and our school community.\r\nYour support has helped create a meaningful and memorable experience for my students as they prepare to take their next step. Thank you for helping them feel proud, recognized, and excited about their future!","fullyFundedDate":1764719205999,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-readers-with-stoles-at-5th-g/9530827/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Readers With Stoles at 5th Grade Graduation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8511387_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751644134103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8511387"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10039305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"See It, Be It (Music Appreciation Month) — Celebrating Culture!\" on DonorsChoose recently. Highlighting the \"See It, Be It\" connection remains impactful—when my Bulldogs students see people who look like them succeed in life, it changes their perception of what's possible. I was excited to add music-themed books to my school library collection. Students value them and regularly check the available options. When the books arrived, I had to process them quickly so students could check them out before they left the library. Overall, thank you for bringing a smile to my students' faces. Special thanks to The Mo & Cher Willems Foundation for matching donations!","fullyFundedDate":1768937113808,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-be-it-music-appreciation-month/10039305/","projectTitle":"See It, Be It (Music Appreciation Month) — Celebrating Culture!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2161843"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10039789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Visual Voyagers: Science Success for Early Readers\" on DonorsChoose. My younger students have already enjoyed the DK Eyewonder books, which are a perfect complement to the ever-popular Eyewitness books already available for upper elementary students. When the books arrived, I processed them quickly so they could be checked out, and all the books are now in students' hands to read over the upcoming break. Overall, students continue to check out books to learn about the world around them, so adding this series is much needed. Thank you again for your help! Special thanks to The Mo & Cher Willems Foundation for matching donations.","fullyFundedDate":1769003549973,"projectUrl":"project/visual-voyagers-science-success-for-ear/10039789/","projectTitle":"Visual Voyagers: Science Success for Early Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2161843"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10039698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Fact-Finders: Equipping Our Library for Student Research\" on DonorsChoose recently. As my students continued researching their chosen animal, it became clear that our school library needed an upgrade, and you came through for us! My students enjoyed the books. I had to process them quickly so students could check them out and complete their project, which was due soon. The books themselves have very colorful illustrations and made it easy for students to fill in the gaps. Thank you again. Thanks to the Mo & Cher Willems Foundation and PNC Grow Up Great® for giving our project a boost!","fullyFundedDate":1769034053719,"projectUrl":"project/fact-finders-equipping-our-library-for/10039698/","projectTitle":"Fact-Finders: Equipping Our Library for Student Research","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2161843"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10055223,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Stick to Learning: Creating an Organized & Inspired Library\" on DonorsChoose. The supplies arrived last week and were put to good use immediately. My Bulldog students loved being able to find books more quickly, thanks to the clear, color-coded organization system in the Everybody (picture books) section of the school library. Based on my students' feedback, I am confident that this will help increase book circulation for years to come! A special thanks to The Montgomery Family Fund for matching donations for this project!","fullyFundedDate":1769721309993,"projectUrl":"project/stick-to-learning-creating-an-organized/10055223/","projectTitle":"Stick to Learning: Creating an Organized & Inspired Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2161843"},{"teacherId":2161843,"projectId":10055261,"letterContent":"Thank you again for fully funding \"Hold It Together! Supplies for a Sturdy Classroom\" on DonorsChoose. My students can now enjoy books that were previously in the book hospital, thanks to the repair supplies that arrived just in time. In addition, the other materials allowed me to display work from their recent lessons. The stickers were handed out this past Friday and were a hit with my students. In all, thank you so much for bringing a smile to my students' faces. Special thanks to The Montgomery Family Fund for matching donations.","fullyFundedDate":1769721308962,"projectUrl":"project/hold-it-together-supplies-for-a-sturdy/10055261/","projectTitle":"Hold It Together! 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